reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-C. Notice required to be furnished to a person supplied with hearing aid (REPEALED)

 §1658-C. Notice required to be furnished to a person supplied with hearing aid (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 327, §5 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 703, §§A53,A54 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 597, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 509, §7 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 260, §C2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-D. Medical or audiological examination (REPEALED)

 §1658-D. Medical or audiological examination (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 433, §81 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 544, §115 (RP). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 703, §A55 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 353, §11 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-E. Persons and practices not affected (REPEALED)

 §1658-E. Persons and practices not affected (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 327, §6 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-F. Records (REPEALED)

 §1658-F. Records (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 433, §82 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 327, §7 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 598, §71 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §213 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 703, §§A56,A57 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-G (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-G. Calibration (REPEALED)

 §1658-G. Calibration (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 327, §8 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 703, §§A58,A59 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-H (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-H. Reciprocity (REPEALED)

 §1658-H. Reciprocity (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 327, §9 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 703, §§A60,A61 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §76 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-I (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-I. Qualifications (REPEALED)

 §1658-I. Qualifications (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 78, §178 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §§A62,A63 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §77 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 156, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 609, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-J (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-J. Trainee permit (REPEALED)

 §1658-J. Trainee permit (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 327, §10 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 703, §A64 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §78 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H28 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 156, §5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 323, §20 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-K (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-K. Scope of examination (REPEALED)

 §1658-K. Scope of examination (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 327, §11 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 303, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 703, §A65 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 156, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-L (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-L. Notice to board of place of business; notice to holders of license; how given by board (REPEALED)

 §1658-L. Notice to board of place of business; notice to holders of license; how given by board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 703, §A66 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 468, §8 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 156, §8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-M (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-M. Annual renewal of license; fees; effect of failure to renew (REPEALED)

 §1658-M. Annual renewal of license; fees; effect of failure to renew (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 191, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A67 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §79 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 509, §8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H29 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 156, §9 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 323, §21 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-N (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-N. Investigation; grounds for suspension of license (REPEALED)

 §1658-N. Investigation; grounds for suspension of license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §574 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §§A68,A69 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §80 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 156, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-O (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-O. Prohibited acts and practices (REPEALED)

 §1658-O. Prohibited acts and practices (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1658-P (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1658-P. Fees (REPEALED)

 §1658-P. Fees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 156, §12 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 323, §22 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1659 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1659. Hearings (REPEALED)

 §1659. Hearings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 303, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 696, §241 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A70 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §81 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 156, §13 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1659-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1659-A. Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters (REPEALED)

 §1659-A. Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1659-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1659-B. Duties of the board (REPEALED)

 §1659-B. Duties of the board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 327, §12 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1659-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1659-C. Meetings of board (REPEALED)

 §1659-C. Meetings of board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 327, §13 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1659-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1659-D. Disposition of receipts; state department hearing aid account (REPEALED)

 §1659-D. Disposition of receipts; state department hearing aid account (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 320 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1660 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1660. Powers and duties of department (REPEALED)

 §1660. Powers and duties of department (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 703, §A71 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1660-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1660-A. Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters (REPEALED)

 §1660-A. Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 771, §347 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A72 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §§82,83 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §§210,211 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B130 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A106 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 659, §A4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 687, §E4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1660-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1660-B. Powers and duties of the board (REPEALED)

 §1660-B. Powers and duties of the board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 703, §A73 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 413, §84 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B133 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §§35,36 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 156, §14 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1660-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1660-C. Meetings of board (REPEALED)

 §1660-C. Meetings of board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 703, §A74 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §85 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 687, §E5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1660-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1660-D. Disposition of receipts; Hearing Aid Account (REPEALED)

 §1660-D. Disposition of receipts; Hearing Aid Account (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 703, §A75 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). RR 1993, c. 1, §86 (COR). PL 1995, c. 397, §37 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1660-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1660-E. Violations (REPEALED)

 §1660-E. Violations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 703, §A76 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §86 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 421, §B96 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1660-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 23-A: HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS|32 §1660-F. Severability (REPEALED)

 §1660-F. Severability (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §1 (RP). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1695 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 24-A: LIQUID PROPANE DEALERS|32 §1695. Interest on security deposits

 §1695. Interest on security deposits Sellers of liquid propane for residential use may collect security deposits from residential customers only if the sellers return to the customers the deposit plus accrued interest at the market rate less any amount owed the seller at the time of the return of the deposit to the customer.   [PL 1989, c. 786 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 786 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1696 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 24-A: LIQUID PROPANE DEALERS|32 §1696. Penalty and enforcement

 §1696. Penalty and enforcement Any person, firm, partnership or corporation that violates any of the provisions of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a civil forfeiture of not more than $500 for each offense must be adjudged.   [PL 1989, c. 786 (NEW).]When the Attorney General becomes cognizant of a possible violation of this chapter, the Attorney General shall investigate the matter and, if the Attorney General has reason to believe a violation has occurred, the Attorney General shall bring action in court to enforce the provisions of this chapter.   [PL 1989, c. 786 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 786 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 25: MANUFACTURERS AND SELLERS OF LIGHTNING RODS|32 §1701. License required (REPEALED)

 §1701. License required (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 592, §28 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 227, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §12 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 25: MANUFACTURERS AND SELLERS OF LIGHTNING RODS|32 §1702. Conditions; bond; guarantee (REPEALED)

 §1702. Conditions; bond; guarantee (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 592, §36 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 227, §2 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 694, §579 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §12 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 25: MANUFACTURERS AND SELLERS OF LIGHTNING RODS|32 §1703. Agent's license (REPEALED)

 §1703. Agent's license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 227, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §580 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §12 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 25: MANUFACTURERS AND SELLERS OF LIGHTNING RODS|32 §1704. -- exhibition on official request (REPEALED)

 §1704. -- exhibition on official request (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 389, §12 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 25: MANUFACTURERS AND SELLERS OF LIGHTNING RODS|32 §1705. Selling without license; license not transferable (REPEALED)

 §1705. Selling without license; license not transferable (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 389, §12 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 25: MANUFACTURERS AND SELLERS OF LIGHTNING RODS|32 §1706. Holder of guarantee agreement may bring civil action on bond (REPEALED)

 §1706. Holder of guarantee agreement may bring civil action on bond (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 592, §36 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 227, §5 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §12 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 25: MANUFACTURERS AND SELLERS OF LIGHTNING RODS|32 §1707. Lightning rod manufacturer's and salesman's licenses (REPEALED)

 §1707. Lightning rod manufacturer's and salesman's licenses (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 56 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 302, §5 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 577, §12 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §12 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1721 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 26: CODING OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS|32 §1721. Definitions

 §1721. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]1.  Plastic bottle.  "Plastic bottle" means any plastic container with a neck smaller than the container body and a capacity not less than 16 fluid ounces and not more than 5 gallons.   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] 2.  Plastic container.  "Plastic container" means any bottle, can, jar, case, package or other receptacle intended to hold, carry, or enclose fluids, food items or nonfood products that is composed predominately of plastic resins, including, but not limited to, plastic resins listed in section 1723.   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] 3.  Rigid plastic container.  "Rigid plastic container" means any formed or molded plastic container, except plastic bottles, with a capacity not less than 8 fluid ounces and not more than 5 gallons that retains the same shape whether full or empty.   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 585, §C16 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1722 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 26: CODING OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS|32 §1722. Coding of plastic containers

 §1722. Coding of plastic containers On or after July 1, 1991, no person may distribute, sell or offer for sale any plastic bottle or rigid plastic container without a molded, imprinted or raised label indicating the type of plastic resin used to produce the plastic bottle or rigid plastic container.   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 585, §C16 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1723 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 26: CODING OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS|32 §1723. Labels

 §1723. Labels 1.  Labels.  The label shall appear on the bottom of the plastic bottle or rigid plastic container and be clearly visible. This label shall consist of a number with letters placed below the number. The numbers and letters shall be as follows:   A. For polyethylene terephthalate, the letters "PETE" and the number 1;   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]B. For high-density polyethylene, the letters "HDPE" and the number 2;   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]C. For vinyl, the letter "V" and the number 3;   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]D. For low-density polyethylene, the letters "LDPE" and the number 4;   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]E. For polypropylene, the letters "PP" and the number 5;   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]F. For polystyrene, the letters "PS" and the number 6; or   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]G. For any other plastic resins, including multilayer, the letters "OTHER" and the number 7.   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] 2.  Alternative labels.   [PL 1995, c. 656, Pt. A, §5 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 585, §C16 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 718, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 465, §A7 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 465, §C2 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 656, §A5 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1725 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 26: CODING OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS|32 §1725. Penalties

 §1725. Penalties 1.  Civil violation.  A violation of this chapter shall be a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $100 may be adjudged.   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] 2.  Separate violation.  Each container in violation constitutes a separate offense.   [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 585, §C16 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1726 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 26: CODING OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS|32 §1726. Enforcement

 §1726. Enforcement A person who labels a plastic container in violation of this chapter commits a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.   [PL 1995, c. 656, Pt. A, §6 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 585, §C16 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 465, §A8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 465, §C2 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 656, §A6 (RPR).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1731 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 26-A: REDUCTION OF TOXICS IN PACKAGING|32 §1731. Purpose

 §1731. Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to reduce the toxicity of packaging and packaging waste without impeding or discouraging the expanded use of post-consumer materials in the production of packaging and its components. Under this chapter, reduction of the toxicity in packaging and packaging waste is accomplished by prohibiting the unnecessary addition of certain chemicals, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PFAS and phthalates, in packaging and packaging components.   [PL 2019, c. 277, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 277, §1 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1734 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 26-A: REDUCTION OF TOXICS IN PACKAGING|32 §1734. Exemptions

 §1734. Exemptions All packages and packaging components are subject to the provisions of section 1733 unless:   [PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW).]1.  Manufactured prior to April 1, 1992.  The package or packaging component has a code indicating a date of manufacture prior to April 1, 1992;   [PL 2019, c. 277, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Health and safety requirements; feasibility; post-consumer materials.  The manufacturer, supplier or distributor petitions the department for an exemption for a particular package or packaging component and the department grants an exemption for one or more of the following reasons.   A. The package or packaging component contains lead, cadmium, mercury or hexavalent chromium added in the manufacturing, forming, printing or distribution process in order to comply with health or safety requirements of state or federal law.   [PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW).]B. There is no feasible alternative to the use of lead, cadmium, mercury or hexavalent chromium in the package or packaging component. For the purposes of this section, "no feasible alternative" means a use in which the regulated substance is essential to the protection, safe handling or function of the package's contents.   [PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW).]C. The addition of post-consumer materials causes the package or packaging component to exceed the maximum concentration levels set forth in section 1733, subsection 3.   [PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW).]For packages or packaging components exempted under paragraph A or B, a 2-year exemption may be granted and that exemption may be renewed for an additional 2 years. An exemption granted under paragraph C is valid for 6 years; or   [PL 2019, c. 277, §4 (AMD).] 3.  Alcoholic beverages bottled prior to April 1, 1992.  The package or packaging component contains an alcoholic beverage bottled prior to April 1, 1992.   [PL 2019, c. 277, §4 (AMD).] 4.  Packaging and packaging components; reused.   [PL 1995, c. 184, §5 (NEW); MRSA T. 32 §1734, sub-§4 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 177, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 177, §2 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 310, §A1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 184, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 656, §A9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 277, §4 (AMD).