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37-B ME Rev Stat § 1067 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 22: DAM INSPECTION|37-B §1067. Appeal (REPEALED)

 §1067. Appeal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 545, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 460, §2 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1068 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 22: DAM INSPECTION|37-B §1068. Access and notification (REPEALED)

 §1068. Access and notification (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 545, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 460, §2 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1069 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 22: DAM INSPECTION|37-B §1069. Emergency plans (REPEALED)

 §1069. Emergency plans (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 545, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 460, §2 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1070 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 22: DAM INSPECTION|37-B §1070. Inspection petition and order (REPEALED)

 §1070. Inspection petition and order (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 545, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 460, §2 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1071 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 22: DAM INSPECTION|37-B §1071. Notice of transfer of ownership (REPEALED)

 §1071. Notice of transfer of ownership (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 71, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 460, §2 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1080 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 22: DAM INSPECTION|37-B §1080. Establishment of commission (REPEALED)

 §1080. Establishment of commission (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 236, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 460, §2 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 23: REMOVAL OF ICE JAMS|37-B §1101. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §1101. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 209 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 23: REMOVAL OF ICE JAMS|37-B §1102. Duties of the director (REPEALED)

 §1102. Duties of the director (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 209 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 23: REMOVAL OF ICE JAMS|37-B §1103. Duties of local organization for civil emergency preparedness (REPEALED)

 §1103. Duties of local organization for civil emergency preparedness (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 209 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 23: REMOVAL OF ICE JAMS|37-B §1104. Procedure (REPEALED)

 §1104. Procedure (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 209 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 23: REMOVAL OF ICE JAMS|37-B §1105. Project review (REPEALED)

 §1105. Project review (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 209 (RP). PL 1987, c. 370, §22 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §A170 (RP).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1112 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1112. Administration

 §1112. Administration The department shall administer this chapter. In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the department shall consult as appropriate with other state agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the Department of Marine Resources, the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Transportation and the Maine Land Use Planning Commission, for their aid and assistance.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §3 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 561, §35 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §7 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV). PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1113 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1113. Duties of the department

 §1113. Duties of the department The department shall inspect existing dams and reservoirs to determine their hazard potential, review the design and construction of new and reconstructed dams, assist dam owners in developing emergency action plans to minimize the effects of dam failure and take all necessary actions in emergency situations of probable dam failure in order to protect life and property.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]Except for the Federal Government, a person may not exercise any authority over the emergency regulation or supervision of any dams or reservoirs in the State when that exercise would conflict with the powers and authority vested in the department.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1114 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1114. Powers of the department

 §1114. Powers of the department 1.  Rules.  In accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, the department may adopt, modify or repeal rules for carrying out this chapter. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Emergency situation.  When an emergency situation arises, the commissioner shall warn the public of the emergency and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall take all actions necessary to protect life and property, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:   A. Taking full charge and control of any dam or reservoir;   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]B. Lowering the water level by releasing water from the reservoir;   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]C. Completely emptying the reservoir;   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]D. Breaching or removing the dam itself; and   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]E. Taking other necessary steps to safeguard life and property.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Investigations.  For the purpose of enabling it to make decisions as compatible as possible with economy and protection of life and property and for the purpose of determining compliance with this chapter, the department may make necessary investigations and inspections. In making investigations and inspections required or authorized by this chapter, the department or its representatives may, as necessary in emergency situations, enter upon public or private property or in nonemergency situations secure administrative warrants from any District Court Judge or Superior Court Justice for the purpose of gaining entry onto private property.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Injunction; civil or criminal proceedings.  In the event of violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of any rule, order or decision of the department, the department may institute injunctive proceedings or other civil action as provided in this chapter.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1115 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1115. Jurisdiction

 §1115. Jurisdiction The inspection of and design standards for all dams are under the sole jurisdiction of the department, except that the department does not have jurisdiction over any dam licensed or inspected by any department of the Federal Government or by the International Joint Commission.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1116 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1116. Design standards

 §1116. Design standards All new dams that reasonably will be classified as high or significant hazard potential dams must be designed, constructed or reconstructed under the supervision of a registered professional engineer. Prior to construction, the dam owner shall provide a copy of the plans and specifications to the department.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1117 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1117. Inspectors of dams

 §1117. Inspectors of dams The commissioner shall appoint or hire one or more dam inspectors who are licensed as professional engineers under Title 32, chapter 19 and who are experienced in the inspection and design of dams.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1120 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1120. Enforcement

 §1120. Enforcement The commissioner may commence an action to enjoin the violation of any provision of this chapter. The commissioner may enforce any order by any other appropriate remedy, including, but not limited to, entering the dam premises to carry out the terms of the order.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]The owners, lessees or persons in control of the dam are jointly and severally liable for any costs incurred by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under section 1114, subsection 2 or in enforcing any order. If the owners, lessees or persons in control of the dam refuse to comply or do not fully comply with the department's order, the department shall initiate a civil action against the owners, lessees or other persons in control of the dam for damages in the amount of the costs incurred by the department in enforcing its order.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1121 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1121. Appeal

 §1121. Appeal Any person aggrieved by an order of the commissioner may appeal to the Superior Court under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter VII.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1122 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1122. Exemptions

 §1122. Exemptions Dams licensed by or subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are exempt from this chapter.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1123 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1123. Rights of owner

 §1123. Rights of owner This chapter may not be construed to deprive any owner of recourse to the court in which that owner may be entitled to relief under the laws of this State.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1124 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1124. Immunity

 §1124. Immunity An action may not be brought against the State, the department or its agents or employees for any action taken or failure to take action pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1125 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1125. Relief of obligation

 §1125. Relief of obligation This chapter may not be construed as relieving a person of duties, responsibilities or liabilities imposed by any other law, regulation, municipal ordinance or rule of law, including, but not limited to, the need to obtain permits or other approvals required to authorize repairs or other remedial measures at a dam and the need to comply with the terms and conditions of any outstanding water level or dam release order, except in an emergency situation as defined by this chapter.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1126 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1126. Access and notification

 §1126. Access and notification 1.  Department access.  A state dam inspector and any department staff member must have full access to any dam site under the commissioner's jurisdiction for the purpose of conducting an inspection or enforcing an order under this chapter subject to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80E.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Owners, lessees; necessary access.  The owners, lessees or persons in control of a dam must have access over land abutting the dam site owned by others if the access, including the passage of vehicles, machinery and equipment, is reasonably necessary to comply with an order issued under this chapter. In passing over land owned by abutters, the owners, lessees or persons in control of a dam shall make every effort to minimize the intrusion, shall restore the land to its preexisting condition to the maximum extent practicable and are liable to the abutters for all property damage caused by their activities on the abutters' land. The abutters may not be held liable to any person for any personal injuries or property damage arising from the crossing of their land by the owners, lessees or persons in control of a dam.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1127 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1127. Emergency action plans

 §1127. Emergency action plans Within 6 months after the determination of classification, the owner of a dam under the commissioner's jurisdiction that is classified as high or significant hazard potential shall prepare an emergency action plan, which must be updated every 2 years. Such emergency action plans must be reviewed for adequacy by the department. Emergency plans must follow a model plan supplied by the department. All emergency action plans must be available and on file at the appropriate local and county government offices and at the department.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1128 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1128. Notice of transfer of ownership

 §1128. Notice of transfer of ownership Forty-five days prior to any change of ownership of a dam, whether by sale, lease or gift, the owner or owners of a dam classified as a high or significant hazard potential dam shall provide in writing to the commissioner the name and address of the prospective new owner or owners along with any plan that the prospective owner has with regard to maintaining competent operations and correcting unsafe conditions, if any. For purposes of this section, "competent operations" means properly and safely maintaining the dam and ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental and water level rules or orders.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1129 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1129. Violations

 §1129. Violations In addition to any other forfeitures or penalties provided by law, a person who violates any provisions of this chapter or any rule or order adopted, promulgated or issued under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty as assessed by the commissioner of not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 for each day that the violation continues. The penalty is payable to the State, to be recovered in a civil action.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1130 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 24: DAM SAFETY|37-B §1130. Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund

 §1130. Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund 1.  Fund established.  The Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established within the department. The department shall administer the fund and make low-interest loans from the fund for purposes pursuant to this section. The department may seek assistance from the Maine Municipal Bond Bank in administering the fund.   [PL 2011, c. 112, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Purposes.  The department may use the fund to provide low-interest loans to municipalities and quasi-municipal corporations or districts for engineering, legal and construction costs involved in acquiring title to, establishing a long-term management plan for, repairs to, reconstruction of, breaching of or removal of a dam or to pay emergency costs incurred for actions taken pursuant to section 1114. For the purposes of this section, "municipality" has the same meaning as set out in Title 30-A, section 5903, subsection 7-A and "quasi-municipal corporation or district" has the same meaning as set out in Title 30-A, section 2351, subsection 4.   [PL 2011, c. 112, §4 (AMD).] 3.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section, including criteria and procedures for the application for and award of low-interest loans from the fund and for repayment of loans to the fund. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Nonlapsing.  Any balance in the fund at the end of the fiscal year may not lapse but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.   [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 167, §12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 112, §§3, 4 (AMD).
37-B ME Rev Stat § 1151 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT|Chapter 25: WOMEN VETERANS|37-B §1151. Advisory Commission on Women Veterans (REPEALED)

 §1151. Advisory Commission on Women Veterans (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 742, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. LLLL, §§1, 2 (AMD). MRSA T. 37-B §1151, sub-§11 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 574 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3-A: CLIMATE CHANGE|38 §574. Definitions

 §574. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]1.  Greenhouse gas.  "Greenhouse gas" means any chemical or physical substance that is emitted into the air and that the department determines by rule may reasonably be anticipated to cause or contribute to climate change. "Greenhouse gas" includes, but is not limited to, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride. Rules adopted by the department pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).] 1-A.  Climate action plan.  "Climate action plan" means the state plan adopted under section 577.   [PL 2019, c. 476, §5 (NEW).] 1-B.  Gross annual greenhouse gas emissions.  "Gross annual greenhouse gas emissions" means the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by all sources within the State each year.   [PL 2019, c. 476, §5 (NEW).] 1-C.  Net annual greenhouse gas emissions.  "Net annual greenhouse gas emissions" means gross annual greenhouse gas emissions less the total amount of greenhouse gases absorbed each year by plants and natural ecosystems, including, but not limited to, trees, crops, soil and wetlands within the State.   [PL 2019, c. 476, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Sector.  "Sector" means one of the 5 sectors identified in the climate change action plan adopted by the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers in August 2001. The 5 sectors are the transportation, industrial, commercial, institutional and residential sectors.   [PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 476, §5 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 575 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3-A: CLIMATE CHANGE|38 §575. Lead-by-example initiative

 §575. Lead-by-example initiative The department shall establish a lead-by-example initiative under which the department shall:   [PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]1.  Greenhouse gas emissions inventory for state-owned facilities and state-funded programs.  Create an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions associated with state-owned facilities and state-funded programs and create a plan for reducing those emissions to below 1990 levels by 2010;   [PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Carbon emission reduction.  By January 1, 2006, seek to establish carbon emission reduction agreements with at least 50 businesses and nonprofit organizations;   [PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).] 3.  New England greenhouse registry.  Participate in a regional effort to develop and adopt a greenhouse gas registry that includes 3rd-party verification; and   [PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Statewide greenhouse gas emissions inventory.  Create an annual statewide greenhouse gas emissions inventory.   [PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 576 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3-A: CLIMATE CHANGE|38 §576. Reduction goals (REPEALED)

 §576. Reduction goals (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 476, §6 (RP).