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7 ME Rev Stat § 101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 4: AGRICULTURAL FAIRS AND PULLING EVENTS|7 §101. Violations relating to pulling events

 §101. Violations relating to pulling events 1.  Conducting pulling event without permit.  A person that conducts, causes to be conducted or sponsors a public or private pulling event between animals or pairs of animals within the State without a permit from the commissioner commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Prohibition on participating in pulling events.  A person who has been convicted of a violation of Title 17, section 1031 or has been adjudicated to have committed a civil violation of section 4011 within the previous 5 years may not participate as an animal owner or handler or in any other capacity, directly or indirectly, in a pulling event. A person who participates in a pulling event in violation of this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Permit revocation.  The commissioner may, in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, revoke or refuse to renew a permit to hold a pulling event:   A. If after receiving notice from the department the sponsor of a pulling event allows a person to participate as an owner or handler or in any other capacity, directly or indirectly, in a pulling event within 5 years of that person's being convicted of a violation of Title 17, section 1031 or being adjudicated of a civil violation of section 4011; or   [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]B. When the commissioner has received written notification from the Pull Events Commission of violations of laws or rules at a pulling event conducted under a permit held by that sponsor.   [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 4: AGRICULTURAL FAIRS AND PULLING EVENTS|7 §102. Reciprocal disciplinary action

 §102. Reciprocal disciplinary action The department shall obtain current listings from other jurisdictions of persons who have been suspended or barred from pulling competitions. The department shall refuse to allow any person who has been suspended or barred from pulling competitions in another jurisdiction to compete in any pulling competition until the department receives notification from the jurisdiction that has suspended or barred the person from pulling competitions that the person is again eligible to compete in pulling competitions in that jurisdiction.   [PL 2013, c. 155, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 155, §1 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 121 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 5: BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND MAINE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION|7 §121. Maine Agricultural Experiment Station

 §121. Maine Agricultural Experiment Station 1.  Establishment.  The department of the University of Maine System known and designated as the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station, referred to in this section as the "station," established at the University of Maine at Orono in connection with the university and under the direction of the university, the director and the Board of Agriculture, for the purpose of carrying into effect an Act of the Congress of the United States, approved March 2, 1887, to establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established in the several states under an Act approved July 2, 1862, and of the Acts supplementary thereto, must be maintained in accordance with the purposes for which it was originally established.   [PL 1997, c. 711, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Director.  The President of the University of Maine at Orono, in consultation with the Board of Agriculture, shall appoint for a term of 5 years the Director of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station, referred to in this section as the "director." After the term has expired, the director is eligible for reappointment. The director may be removed by the President of the University of Maine at Orono, in consultation with the Board of Agriculture, for cause. The director shall work with the Board of Agriculture to oversee the work of the university faculty at the station. The director of the station is the executive and administrative officer of the station and shall exercise supervision, direction and control over the station in accordance with the programs and policies of the University of Maine System and those established by the Board of Agriculture.   [PL 1997, c. 711, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 779, §25 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 711, §3 (RPR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 122 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 5: BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND MAINE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION|7 §122. Orcharding and crops

 §122. Orcharding and crops The Maine Agricultural Experiment Station shall conduct scientific investigations in orcharding, corn and other farm crops and, to this end, shall maintain the farms purchased in the name of the State, and stocked and equipped for the use and benefit of the station. The Director of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station, with the agreement of the Board of Agriculture, has the general supervision, management and control of those farms and of all investigations thereon. The board and the director shall seek agreement on all issues. In the event that agreement can not be reached, final authority rests with the director.   [PL 2005, c. 512, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 711, §4 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 512, §2 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 123 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 5: BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND MAINE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION|7 §123. Animal husbandry

 §123. Animal husbandry The Maine Agricultural Experiment Station shall conduct scientific investigations in animal husbandry, including experiments and observations on dairy cattle and other domestic animals, and these investigations are under the control of the director of the station with the agreement of the Board of Agriculture. The experiments in animal husbandry may be conducted at any of the farms owned by the State. The board and the director shall seek agreement on all issues. In the event that agreement can not be reached, final authority rests with the director.   [PL 1997, c. 711, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 711, §4 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 124 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 5: BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND MAINE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION|7 §124. Expenditure of appropriation

 §124. Expenditure of appropriation Sums that are appropriated in favor of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station must be expended by the director of the station with the agreement of the Board of Agriculture in executing sections 121, 122 and 123. The board and the director shall seek agreement on all issues. In the event that agreement can not be reached, final authority rests with the director.   [PL 1997, c. 711, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 711, §4 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 151 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6: MAINE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION ACT|7 §151. Short title

 §151. Short title This Act may be known and cited as "the Maine Agriculture Protection Act."   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 152 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6: MAINE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION ACT|7 §152. Definitions

 §152. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).]1.  Agricultural composting operation.  "Agricultural composting operation" means composting that takes place on a farm. "Agricultural composting operation" does not include an operation that involves nonorganic municipal solid waste or that composts municipal sludge, septage, industrial solid waste or industrial sludge. "Agricultural composting operation" does not include an operation that composts materials with a moderate or high risk of contamination from heavy metals, volatile and semivolatile organic compounds, polychlorinated biphenyls or dioxin.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Agricultural products.  "Agricultural products" means those plants and animals and their products that are useful to humans and includes, but is not limited to, forages and sod crops, grains and feed crops, dairy and dairy products, poultry and poultry products, bees and bees' products, livestock and livestock products, manure and compost and fruits, berries, vegetables, flowers, seeds, grasses and other similar products, or any other plant, animal or plant or animal products that supply humans with food, feed, fiber or fur. "Agricultural products" does not include trees grown and harvested for forest products.   [PL 2015, c. 145, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Agricultural support services.  "Agricultural support services" means the aerial or surface application of seed, fertilizer, pesticides or soil amendments and custom harvesting.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Composting.  "Composting" means the controlled aerobic decomposition of organic materials to produce a soil-like product beneficial to plant growth and suitable for agronomic use.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] 5.  Farm.  "Farm" means the land, plants, animals, buildings, structures, ponds and machinery used in the commercial production of agricultural products.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] 6.  Farm operation.  "Farm operation" means a condition or activity that occurs on a farm in connection with the commercial production of agricultural products and includes, but is not limited to, operations giving rise to noise, odors, dust, insects and fumes; operation of machinery and irrigation pumps; disposal of manure; agricultural support services; and the employment and use of labor.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 145, §1 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 153 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6: MAINE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION ACT|7 §153. Farm; farm operation or agricultural composting operation not a nuisance

 §153. Farm; farm operation or agricultural composting operation not a nuisance A farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation may not be considered a public or private nuisance under Title 17, chapter 91 if the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation alleged to be a nuisance is in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations and:   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).]1.  Farm; farm operation; agricultural composting operation.  The farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation conforms to best management practices, as determined by the commissioner in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375;   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Storage or use of farm nutrients; complaints.  For complaints regarding the storage or use of farm nutrients as defined in section 4201, subsection 4, the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation has implemented a nutrient management plan developed in accordance with section 4204 and operation of the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation is consistent with the nutrient management plan; or   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Change in land use; occupancy of land.  The farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation existed before a change in the land use or occupancy of land within one mile of the boundaries of the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation as long as, before the change in land use or occupancy, the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation would not have been considered a nuisance. This subsection does not apply to a farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation that materially changes the conditions or nature of the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation after a change in the land use or occupancy of land within one mile of the boundaries of the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation. Nothing in this subsection affects the applicability of any of the other provisions of this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 154 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6: MAINE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION ACT|7 §154. Violation of municipal ordinances

 §154. Violation of municipal ordinances A farm operation or agricultural composting operation located in an area where agricultural activities are permitted may not be considered a violation of a municipal ordinance if the farm operation or agricultural composting operation conforms to best management practices as determined by the commissioner in accordance with section 153, subsection 1.   [PL 2015, c. 145, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 145, §2 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 155 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6: MAINE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION ACT|7 §155. Application; municipal ordinances

 §155. Application; municipal ordinances This chapter does not affect the application of state and federal laws. A municipality must provide the commissioner with a copy of any proposed ordinance that affects farm operations or agricultural composting operations. The clerk of the municipality or a municipal official designated by the clerk shall submit a copy of the proposed ordinance to the commissioner at least 90 days prior to the meeting of the legislative body or public hearing at which adoption of the ordinance will be considered. The commissioner shall review the proposed ordinance and advise the municipality as to whether the proposed ordinance restricts or prohibits the use of best management practices. This section does not affect municipal authority to enact ordinances.   [PL 2015, c. 145, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 145, §3 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 156 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6: MAINE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION ACT|7 §156. Complaint resolution

 §156. Complaint resolution The commissioner shall investigate all complaints involving a farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation, including, but not limited to, complaints involving the use of waste products, groundwater and surface water pollution and insect infestations. In cases of insect infestations not arising from agricultural activities, when the State Entomologist believes that the infestation is a public nuisance and is able to identify the source or sources of the infestation, the commissioner shall refer the matter to the Department of the Attorney General. If the commissioner finds upon investigation that the person responsible for the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation is using best management practices, the commissioner shall notify that person and the complainant of this finding in writing. Notwithstanding section 153, subsection 3, if the commissioner identifies the source or sources of the problem and finds that the problem is caused by the use of other than best management practices, the commissioner shall:   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).]1.  Changes.  Determine the changes needed in the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation to comply with best management practices and prescribe site-specific best management practices for that farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation;   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Advise person responsible.  Advise the person responsible for the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation of the changes, as determined in subsection 1, that are necessary to conform with best management practices and determine subsequently if those changes are implemented; and   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Findings.  Give the findings of the initial investigation and subsequent investigations and any determination of compliance to the complainant and person responsible.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 157 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6: MAINE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION ACT|7 §157. Good faith

 §157. Good faith The Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 11 applies in any private action filed against the owner or operator of a farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation in which it is alleged that the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation constitutes a nuisance if it is determined that the action was not brought in good faith and was frivolous or intended for harassment only.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 158 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6: MAINE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION ACT|7 §158. Failure to adopt best management practices

 §158. Failure to adopt best management practices If the person responsible for a farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation does not apply best management practices as required by the commissioner, the commissioner shall send a written report to an appropriate agency if a federal or state law has been violated and to the Attorney General. The Attorney General may institute an action to abate a nuisance or to enforce the provisions of this chapter or any other applicable state law, and the court may order the abatement with costs as provided under Title 17, section 2702, such injunctive relief as provided in this section or by other applicable law, or that a civil violation has been committed. Failure to apply best management practices in accordance with this chapter constitutes a separate civil violation for which a fine of up to $1,000, together with an additional fine of up to $250 per day for every day that the violation continues, may be adjudged.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 159 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6: MAINE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION ACT|7 §159. Agricultural Complaint Response Fund

 §159. Agricultural Complaint Response Fund There is established the nonlapsing Agricultural Complaint Response Fund. The commissioner may accept from any source funds designated to be placed in the fund. The commissioner may authorize expenses from the fund as necessary to investigate complaints involving a farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation and to abate conditions potentially resulting from farms, farm operations or agricultural composting operations.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 160 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6: MAINE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION ACT|7 §160. Educational outreach

 §160. Educational outreach The commissioner shall conduct an educational outreach program for the agricultural community to increase awareness of the provisions of this chapter and the best management practices of the department. The commissioner shall inform the public about the provisions of this chapter, the complaint resolution process adopted by the department and state policy with respect to preservation and protection of agricultural and natural resources.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 161 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6: MAINE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION ACT|7 §161. Rules

 §161. Rules The commissioner shall adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to interpret and implement this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 171 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6-A: MANAGEMENT OF MOSQUITOES|7 §171. Management of mosquitoes for protection of public health; state policy

 §171. Management of mosquitoes for protection of public health; state policy It is the policy of the State to work to find and implement ways to prevent mosquito-borne diseases in a manner that minimizes risks to humans and the environment. The State, led by the department and the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to this chapter and Title 22, chapter 257‑B, respectively, shall monitor mosquito-borne diseases and shall base mosquito management methods, including potential pesticide use, on an evaluation of the most current risk assessments. On a continuing basis, the State shall research and evaluate means of reducing disease-carrying mosquitoes without the use of pesticides. When the Department of Health and Human Services determines that the disease risk is high and public education efforts are insufficient to adequately prevent mosquito-borne diseases in the State, the Department of Health and Human Services may declare a mosquito-borne disease public health threat pursuant to Title 22, chapter 257‑B and the State may undertake emergency activities to reduce disease-carrying mosquito populations that threaten the health of residents of this State. The State in undertaking emergency activities shall use a combination of the lowest risk, most effective integrated pest management techniques and science-based technology and shall consult with officials from affected municipalities in determining the most appropriate combination of response strategies.   [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 172 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 6-A: MANAGEMENT OF MOSQUITOES|7 §172. Department lead agency; powers of commissioner

 §172. Department lead agency; powers of commissioner 1.  Lead agency.  The department is the lead agency of the State for carrying out mosquito management activities as described in this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Management methods.  The commissioner may use appropriate methods for the management of mosquitoes and the prevention of their breeding in a manner consistent with section 171, including, but not limited to, conducting or contracting for mosquito management activities and purchasing equipment necessary for the purposes of carrying out this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).