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38 ME Rev Stat § 480-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-C. Prohibitions

 §480-C. Prohibitions 1.  Prohibition.  A person may not perform or cause to be performed any activity listed in subsection 2 without first obtaining a permit from the department if the activity is located in, on or over any protected natural resource or is located adjacent to any of the following:   A. A coastal wetland, great pond, river, stream or brook or significant wildlife habitat contained within a freshwater wetland; or   [PL 1995, c. 460, §4 (RPR); PL 1995, c. 460, §12 (AFF).]B. Freshwater wetlands consisting of or containing:   (1) Under normal circumstances, at least 20,000 square feet of aquatic vegetation, emergent marsh vegetation or open water, except for artificial ponds or impoundments; or   (2) Peatlands dominated by shrubs, sedges and sphagnum moss.   [PL 1995, c. 460, §4 (RPR); PL 1995, c. 460, §12 (AFF).]A person may not perform or cause to be performed any activity in violation of the terms or conditions of a permit.   [PL 2001, c. 618, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Activities requiring a permit.  The following activities require a permit:   A. Dredging, bulldozing, removing or displacing soil, sand, vegetation or other materials;   [PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).]B. Draining or otherwise dewatering;   [PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).]C. Filling, including adding sand or other material to a sand dune; or   [PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).]D. Any construction, repair or alteration of any permanent structure.   [PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Application.   [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. F, §1 (RP); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] 4.  Significant groundwater well.  A person may not perform or cause to be performed the establishment or operation of a significant groundwater well without first obtaining a permit from the department.   [PL 2007, c. 399, §11 (NEW).] 5.  Small-scale wind energy development.  A person may not construct or cause to be constructed a wind energy development requiring certification under Title 35-A, section 3456 without first obtaining a permit from the department under section 480-II.   [PL 2015, c. 264, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 430, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 838, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B70 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 721, §F1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 721, §H1 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 460, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 460, §12 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 618, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 399, §11 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 264, §2 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-E-2 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-E-2. Delegation of review authority to the Department of Health and Human Services or to a community public water system

 §480-E-2. Delegation of review authority to the Department of Health and Human Services or to a community public water system The commissioner may delegate review authority to determine whether an activity that requires a permit because it is located within a community public water system primary protection area meets the standards in section 480-D, subsections 2 and 5 if the activity does not in whole or in part otherwise require a permit pursuant to section 480-C. The commissioner may delegate this review authority to the drinking water program of the Department of Health and Human Services or to a community public water system that demonstrates adequate technical capacity to perform the review. If review authority is delegated, the department shall issue or deny the permit and retains enforcement authority.   [PL 2007, c. 353, §11 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 353, §11 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-E-3 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-E-3. Delegation of permit-granting authority to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry

 §480-E-3. Delegation of permit-granting authority to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry Notwithstanding section 480-E-1, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry shall issue all permits under this article for timber harvesting activities in all areas of the State that are not subject to review and approval by the department under any other article of this chapter. For the purposes of this section, "timber harvesting activities" means timber harvesting, the construction and maintenance of roads used primarily for timber harvesting, the mining of gravel used for the construction and maintenance of roads used primarily for timber harvesting and other activities conducted to facilitate timber harvesting. Prior to issuing a permit under this section for the mining of gravel used for the construction or maintenance of roads used primarily for timber harvesting in an organized area of the State, the Bureau of Forestry shall consult with the department.   [PL 2013, c. 570, §1 (AMD).]1.  Activity located in organized and unorganized area.   [PL 2013, c. 570, §1 (RP).] 2.  Allowed use.   [PL 2013, c. 570, §1 (RP).] The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry, in consultation with the department, shall annually review standards for timber harvesting activities adopted by the Bureau of Forestry to ensure that the standards afford a level of protection consistent with the goals of this article and the goals of Title 12, chapter 805, subchapter 3-A.   [PL 2011, c. 599, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 599, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV). PL 2013, c. 570, §1 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-G (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-G. Periodic review of delegated authority

 §480-G. Periodic review of delegated authority If the board finds that a municipality has failed to satisfy one or more of the criteria listed in section 480-F, the board shall notify the municipality accordingly and make recommendations through which it may establish compliance. The municipality may then submit a modified application for approval.   [PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).]If, at any time, the board determines that a municipality may be failing to exercise its permit- granting authority in accordance with its approval procedures or the purposes of this article, the board shall notify the municipality of the specific alleged deficiencies and shall order a public hearing of which adequate public notice shall be given to be held in the municipality to solicit public or official comment on the alleged deficiencies. Following the hearing, if the board finds such deficiencies, the board shall revoke the municipality's permit-granting authority. The municipality may reapply for authority at any time.   [PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-H (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-H. Rules; performance and use standards

 §480-H. Rules; performance and use standards In fulfilling its responsibilities to adopt rules pursuant to section 341-D, the board, to the extent practicable, shall adopt performance and use standards for activities regulated by this article. These standards at a minimum must include:   [PL 1995, c. 347, §3 (AMD).]1.  Department of Transportation projects.  By February 15, 1991, requirements for projects that are under the direction and supervision of the Department of Transportation that do not affect coastal wetlands or coastal sand dune systems and that involve only maintenance or repair of public transportation facilities or structures or transportation reconstruction or replacement projects.   A. The Department of Transportation shall meet the following conditions for any project undertaken pursuant to this subsection after February 15, 1991.   (1) All projects must be performed in a manner consistent with this article and in compliance with rules adopted by the board.   (2) The project may not unreasonably harm the protected natural resources covered by this article.   (3) The Department of Transportation and its contractors shall use erosion control measures to prevent sedimentation of any surface waters.   (4) The project may not block any fish passage in any watercourse.   (5) The project may not result in any excessive intrusion of the project into the protected natural resources.   [PL 1991, c. 66, Pt. A, §16 (RPR).]B. Those activities that are exempt from permitting requirements under section 480-Q are not subject to this subsection.   [PL 1991, c. 66, Pt. A, §16 (RPR).]C. The Department of Transportation must notify the commissioner before construction activities begin if the provisions of this subsection are utilized.   [PL 1991, c. 66, Pt. A, §16 (RPR).][PL 1991, c. 66, Pt. A, §16 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 814, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B75 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 66, §A16 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 347, §3 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-I (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-I. Identification of freshwater wetlands and fragile mountain areas

 §480-I. Identification of freshwater wetlands and fragile mountain areas 1.  Identification by maps.  The commissioner shall map areas meeting the definition of fragile mountain areas set forth in this article. The data developed under section 546-B may be used for mapping significant wildlife habitat. Maps of significant wildlife habitats that have been produced by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife must be adopted by rule pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act by the department if:   A. The maps are of one or more of the types of areas listed in section 480-B, subsection 10, paragraph A; or   [PL 2007, c. 290, §3 (NEW).]B. The maps are of one or more of the types of areas listed in section 480-B, subsection 10, paragraph B and are for purposes of determining when a permit is required for forest management activities.   [PL 2007, c. 290, §3 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 290, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Procedures.  The maps and subsequent amendments to be adopted pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act are subject to the following procedures.   A. Preliminary maps of the affected area or amendments of a map must be sent to the municipal officers or their designees.   [PL 2007, c. 290, §4 (AMD).]B. Upon receipt of the proposed maps, the municipal officers of each municipality shall take any action they determine appropriate to increase public participation in this identification and delineation, but shall return their comments to the commissioner within a 90-day period.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §77 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 290, §4 (AMD).] 3.  Progress report.   [PL 2007, c. 655, §2 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B76,77 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 693, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 230, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 290, §§3, 4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 655, §2 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-J (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-J. Maps

 §480-J. Maps Maps delineating the boundaries of freshwater wetlands, significant wildlife habitat and fragile mountain areas that meet the criteria of this article shall be available at the offices of the municipality and of the regional council in which the resources are located.   [PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-K (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-K. Data bank

 §480-K. Data bank The commissioner shall maintain, in cooperation with other state agencies, a data bank containing all the known information pertaining to all resources of state significance, as enumerated in this article, within the State. All governmental agencies, state or federal, shall make available to the commissioner information in their possession relating to these resources.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §78 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B78 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-L (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-L. Research

 §480-L. Research The commissioner, in cooperation with other state agencies, is authorized to conduct research and studies to determine how the resource values of resources of state significance can be restored and enhanced.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §78 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B78 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-M (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-M. Funds

 §480-M. Funds The department is the public agency of the State authorized to accept funds, public and private, for the purposes of this article.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §78 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B78 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-N (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-N. Lake Restoration and Protection Fund

 §480-N. Lake Restoration and Protection Fund 1.  Fund purposes and administration.  There is established a nonlapsing Lake Restoration and Protection Fund, from which the commissioner may pay up to 50% of the eligible costs incurred in a lake restoration or protection project, except that projects addressing technical assistance, public education or research issues may be paid up to 100%. Eligible costs include all costs except those related to land acquisition, legal fees and debt service. All money credited to that fund must be used by the commissioner for projects to improve or maintain the quality of lake waters in the State and for no other purpose. The commissioner may authorize the State Controller to draw a warrant for such funds as may be necessary to pay the lawful expenses of the lake restoration or protection project, up to the limits of the money duly authorized. Any balance remaining in the fund must continue without lapse from year to year and remain available for the purpose for which the fund is established and for no other purpose.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §145 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §79 (AMD).] 2.  Money.  Money in the Lake Restoration and Protection Fund may not be used for projects in or on lakes for which public access is not provided.   [PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Intensive staffing program.  The commissioner shall establish an intensive staffing program to provide adequate staffing at both the state and regional levels. The commissioner shall provide technical information and guidance and the regional agencies shall assist with the adoption of revised comprehensive plans, standards and local ordinances by local governments.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §146 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §80 (AMD).] 4.  Public education program.  The commissioner shall develop a coordinated public education program for school children involving extensive use of the media.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §146 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §80 (AMD).] 5.  Research.  The commissioner shall encourage internal research focused on the following statewide topics:   A. Lake vulnerability, particularly as it relates to noncultural features of the watershed;   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §146 (NEW).]B. The effectiveness and design of the best management practices to control phosphorous pollution; and   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §146 (NEW).]C. New lake and watershed diagnostic tools.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §146 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §146 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §80 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 502, §§A145,A146 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B79,80 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-O (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-O. Bulkheads and retaining walls on Scarborough River; permit requirements

 §480-O. Bulkheads and retaining walls on Scarborough River; permit requirements Nothing in this article prohibits the rebuilding, replacement or new construction of a bulkhead, retaining wall or similar structure, provided that the applicant for a permit demonstrates to the department or municipality, as appropriate, that the following conditions are met.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §81 (AMD).]1.  Location.  The bulkhead or similar structure to be constructed, rebuilt or replaced is located along some or all of the north-northeasterly property lines of land abutting the Scarborough River from the jetty to the Scarborough town landing.   [PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Termination.  The terminus of any bulkhead or similar structure, including any wing wall, unless connected to another bulkhead or similar structure, shall terminate at least 25 feet from any abutting property.   [PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).] Any permit issued under this section for a bulkhead or similar structure that is not connected at both ends to another bulkhead or similar structure is subject to only the standard conditions applicable to all permits granted under this article as well as the following conditions. The permit applicant or applicants are responsible for reasonably maintaining the bulkhead or similar structure and for repairing damage to the frontal sand dune that occurs between the end of the bulkhead or similar structure and the Scarborough town landing and that is caused by the existence of the bulkhead or similar structure. The applicant or applicants shall submit a report prepared by a state-licensed geologist to the commissioner every 2nd year following issuance of the permit or until such time as the commissioner determines the report need not be filed or may be filed at longer intervals. The report must describe the status of the frontal sand dune between the end of the bulkhead or similar structure and the Scarborough town landing and contain whatever recommendations the geologist determines are reasonably required to maintain the frontal sand dune in that area. The applicant or applicants shall follow the recommendations.   [PL 2019, c. 285, §15 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B81 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 285, §15 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-R (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-R. Violations; enforcement

 §480-R. Violations; enforcement 1.  Violations.  A violation is any activity which takes place contrary to the provisions of a valid permit issued under this article or without a permit having been issued for that activity. Each day of a violation shall be considered a separate offense. A finding that any such violation has occurred shall be prima facie evidence that the activity was performed or caused to be performed by the owner of the property where the violation occurred.   [PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Enforcement.  In addition to department staff, inland fisheries and wildlife game wardens, Department of Marine Resources marine patrol officers and all other law enforcement officers enumerated in Title 12, section 10401 shall enforce the terms of this article.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §71 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 546, §7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B82 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §B71 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-S (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-S. Fee for significant wildlife habitat review

 §480-S. Fee for significant wildlife habitat review The commissioner shall establish procedures to charge applicants for costs incurred in reviewing license and permit applications regarding significant wildlife habitats in the same manner as provided for other fees in section 352. The maximum fees are $150 for processing and $50 for a license. All fees must be credited to the Maine Environmental Protection Fund established in section 351.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §83 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 809, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B83 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-T (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-T. Transportation improvements (REPEALED)

 §480-T. Transportation improvements (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 814, §3 (NEW). MRSA T. 38 §480-T, sub-§4 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-V (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-V. Applicability

 §480-V. Applicability This article applies to all protected natural resources in the State.   [PL 2007, c. 290, §6 (RPR).]1.  Exemptions.   [PL 2007, c. 290, §6 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 721, §F4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 721, §H1 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 232, §16 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 290, §6 (RPR).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-AA (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-AA. Coastal sand dune rules

 §480-AA. Coastal sand dune rules Rules adopted by the board regarding development in coastal sand dune systems are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2003, c. 130, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 130, §1 (NEW).