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38 ME Rev Stat § 1606 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16: SALE OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS AFFECTING THE ENVIRONMENT|38 §1606. Motor vehicle air conditioning

 §1606. Motor vehicle air conditioning 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Motor vehicle" has the same meaning as defined in Title 29‑A, section 101, subsection 42.   [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §150 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]B. "CFC" means any of the chlorofluorocarbon chemicals CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115 and CFC-502.   [PL 1989, c. 622 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §150 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] 2.  Service.  After January 1, 1992, a person may not perform service on motor vehicle air conditioners for compensation, unless that person uses equipment that is certified by the Underwriters' Laboratories or an institution determined by the commissioner to be comparable, as meeting the Society of Automotive Engineers standard applicable to equipment for the extraction and reclamation of refrigerant from motor vehicle air conditioners.   [PL 1989, c. 622 (NEW).] 3.  Recordkeeping.  After January 1, 1992, a commercial establishment servicing automobile air conditioners shall maintain records at the establishment of the following:   A. The number of automobile air conditioners serviced by the establishment;   [PL 1989, c. 622 (NEW).]B. The amount of CFC purchased by the establishment; and   [PL 1989, c. 622 (NEW).]C. The amount of CFC sold or used by the establishment.   [PL 1989, c. 622 (NEW).]The establishment shall maintain records for not less than 3 years and provide those records on request to the commissioner.   [PL 1989, c. 622 (NEW).] 4.  CFC coolant.  After October 1, 1991, a person may not sell any CFC coolant in a container containing less than 15 pounds of that coolant, unless it bears a warning label indicating the product's danger to ozone in the stratosphere. After January 1, 1992, a person may sell or offer for sale CFC coolant, suitable for use in motor vehicle air conditioners, only:   A. For commercial or industrial use; or   [PL 1989, c. 622 (NEW).]B. In containers containing more than 15 pounds of that coolant.   [PL 1989, c. 622 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 622 (NEW).] 5.  Registration.  A motor vehicle with a model year of 1995 or later may not be registered in the State or sold to a consumer or dealer in the State if it contains air conditioning equipment that uses CFCs.   [PL 1993, c. 37, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 622 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 37, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §A150 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1606-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16: SALE OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS AFFECTING THE ENVIRONMENT|38 §1606-A. Wheel weights

 §1606-A. Wheel weights 1.  Tire service.  Beginning January 1, 2011, when replacing or balancing a tire on a motor vehicle required to be registered under Title 29‑A, chapter 5, a person may not use a wheel weight or other product for balancing motor vehicle wheels if the weight or other balancing product contains lead or mercury that was intentionally added during the manufacture of the product.   [PL 2009, c. 125, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Sales ban.  Except as provided in subsection 3, beginning January 1, 2011, a person may not sell or offer to sell or distribute weights or other products for balancing motor vehicle wheels if the weight or other balancing product contains lead or mercury that was intentionally added during the manufacture of the product.   [PL 2009, c. 125, §1 (NEW).] 3.  New motor vehicles.  Beginning January 1, 2012, a person may not sell a new motor vehicle that is equipped with a weight or other product for balancing motor vehicle wheels if the weight or other balancing product contains lead or mercury that was intentionally added during the manufacture of the product. For purposes of this subsection, "new motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is required to be registered under Title 29-A, chapter 5 that has not been previously sold to any person except a distributor, wholesaler or motor vehicle dealer for resale.   [PL 2009, c. 125, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 125, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1607 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16: SALE OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS AFFECTING THE ENVIRONMENT|38 §1607. Connectors (REPEALED)

 §1607. Connectors (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 878, §G9 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 415, §3 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1608 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16: SALE OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS AFFECTING THE ENVIRONMENT|38 §1608. Ozone-depleting products

 §1608. Ozone-depleting products After January 1, 1992, no person may sell or offer for sale in this State the following ozone-depleting products:   [PL 1991, c. 11 (NEW).]1.  Cleaning sprays.  CFC cleaning sprays for noncommercial or nonindustrial usage in cleaning electronic and photographic equipment;   [PL 1991, c. 11 (NEW).] 2.  Fire extinguishers.  Hand-held halon fire extinguishers for residential use; and   [PL 1991, c. 11 (NEW).] 3.  Party streamers and noisemakers.  Party streamers and noisemakers in aerosol containers that contain CFC.   [PL 1991, c. 11 (NEW).] For purposes of this section, "CFC" has the same meaning as in section 1606.   [PL 1991, c. 11 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 11 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1651 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-A: NONDEGRADABLE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS|38 §1651. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §1651. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 804 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 62, §2 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1652 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-A: NONDEGRADABLE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS|38 §1652. State and political subdivision facilities and functions (REPEALED)

 §1652. State and political subdivision facilities and functions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 804 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 38, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §B43 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 323, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 195, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §18 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §70 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. BB, §16 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 62, §2 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1653 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-A: NONDEGRADABLE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS|38 §1653. Penalty (REPEALED)

 §1653. Penalty (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 804 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 62, §2 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1654 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-A: NONDEGRADABLE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS|38 §1654. Effective date (REPEALED)

 §1654. Effective date (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 804 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 62, §2 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1661-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-B: MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES|38 §1661-B. Disclosure for mercury-containing products used in hospitals

 §1661-B. Disclosure for mercury-containing products used in hospitals Effective January 1, 2002, the manufacturer of a formulated product that contains mercury or a mercury compound from any source or cause, whether intended or unintended, and that is offered for sale or use to a hospital in the State must provide, upon request of the hospital, a certificate of analysis documenting the mercury content of the product unless the concentration is less than 200 parts per 1,000,000,000,000. The certificate must be based on representative samples of the product as determined in consultation with the hospital and, at a minimum, an annual analysis of the product. The hospital shall provide a copy of the certificate to the department upon request. For the purpose of this section, a "formulated product" means a consistent mixture of chemicals, including, but not limited to, acids, alkalis, laboratory chemicals, bleach and other products used for cleaning or disinfection, pharmaceuticals, stains, reagents, preservatives, fixatives, buffers and dyes.   [PL 2001, c. 373, §3 (NEW).]The requirements of this section do not apply to drugs approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.   [PL 2001, c. 373, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 373, §3 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1662 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-B: MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES|38 §1662. Labeling and consumer information

 §1662. Labeling and consumer information 1.  Labeling required for certain products.  Effective January 1, 2002, a manufacturer may not sell at retail in this State or to a retailer in this State, and a retailer may not knowingly sell, a mercury-added product unless the item is labeled pursuant to this subsection. The label must clearly inform the purchaser or consumer that mercury is present in the item and that the item may not be disposed of or placed in a waste stream destined for disposal until the mercury is removed and reused, recycled or otherwise managed to ensure that it does not become part of solid waste or wastewater. Manufacturers shall affix to mercury-added products labels that conform to the requirements of this subsection.   The board shall adopt rules to establish standards for affixing labels to the product and product package. The rules must strive for consistency with labeling programs in other states and provide for approval of alternative compliance plans by the department. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   This subsection applies to mercury-added lamps effective January 1, 2006, except that it does not apply to products containing mercury-added lamps. The manufacturer of a mercury-added lamp is in compliance with this subsection if the manufacturer labels all mercury-added lamps sold in this State in compliance with similar requirements adopted by another state.   [PL 2005, c. 148, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Mercury-added lamps; large use applications.  A person who sells mercury-added lamps to the owner or manager of an industrial, commercial or office building or to any person who replaces or removes from service outdoor lamps that contain mercury shall clearly inform the purchaser in writing on the invoice for the lamps or in a separate document that the lamps contain mercury, a hazardous substance that is regulated by federal and state law, and that they may not be placed in solid waste destined for disposal. Retail establishments that incidentally sell mercury-added lamps to the specified purchasers are exempt from the requirements of this subsection.   A person who contracts with the owner or manager of an industrial, commercial or office building or with a person responsible for outdoor lighting to remove from service mercury-added lamps shall clearly inform in writing the person for whom the work is being done that the lamps being removed from service contain mercury and what the contractor's arrangements are for the management of the mercury in the removed lamps.   [PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 148, §3 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1663 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-B: MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES|38 §1663. Disposal ban

 §1663. Disposal ban After July 15, 2002, a person may not knowingly place a mercury-added product in solid waste for disposal in a solid waste disposal facility. This section may not be construed to affect existing laws, rules or regulations governing disposal of mercury-added products prior to July 15, 2002.   [PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1664 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-B: MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES|38 §1664. Source separation

 §1664. Source separation 1.  Removal from service; products containing mercury.  When a mercury-added product is removed from service, the mercury in the item must be reused, recycled or otherwise managed to ensure compliance with section 1663.   A person who is in the business of replacing or repairing a mercury-added product in households shall ensure, or deliver the item to a facility that will ensure, that the mercury contained in an item that is replaced or repaired is reused, recycled or otherwise managed in compliance with section 1663.   [PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Thermostats.   [PL 2009, c. 501, §23 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 640, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 501, §23 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1665 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-B: MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES|38 §1665. Automobile component parts (REPEALED)

 §1665. Automobile component parts (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 373, §4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 656, §2 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1666 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-B: MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES|38 §1666. Household hazardous waste exemption

 §1666. Household hazardous waste exemption A person who uses mercury-added products in that person's home is not subject to the provisions of section 1663 or 1664 until January 1, 2005 with respect to those products the person uses in that person's home and is not subject to fines or penalties for noncompliance with the provisions of section 1663 or 1664 with respect to those products the person uses in that person's home.   [PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1667 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-B: MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES|38 §1667. Dental procedures

 §1667. Dental procedures 1.  Prevention plan.  By July 15, 2002, the department shall work with dentists and other interested parties to develop a pollution prevention plan for mercury from dental procedures that provides for reasonable measures to reduce mercury pollution from dental procedures and related sources. The plan must include options and strategies for implementing source reduction.   [PL 2003, c. 301, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Dental office defined.  For purposes of this section, "dental office" means any dental clinic, dental office or dental practice, but does not include the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.   [PL 2003, c. 301, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Amalgam separator system required.  No later than December 31, 2004, a dental office that, in the course of treating its patients, adds, removes or modifies dental amalgam must install an amalgam separator system in the wastewater line in accordance with the following:   A. Wastewater containing dental amalgam particles must pass through the amalgam separator system prior to discharge to either a publicly owned treatment works or a private septic or waste disposal system, and waste containing dental amalgam must be collected from the amalgam separator system and disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the department;   [PL 2003, c. 301, §2 (NEW).]B. Once the amalgam separator system has been installed, the dental office must notify the department in writing:   (1) Of the type of system installed;   (2) That the system is certified as meeting the standards required in accordance with section 1661, subsection 1-A;   (3) Of the date upon which the system became operational; and   (4) Of the method of disposing of the material after removal from the separator system.   If the amalgam separator system is connected to a publicly owned treatment works, the dental office shall provide the same notification to the director or chief engineer of that facility;   [PL 2003, c. 301, §2 (NEW).]C. Installation, operation and maintenance of an approved amalgam separator system by a dentist in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations must fulfill the requirements of this section. A dentist must demonstrate proper operation and maintenance by maintaining, for a period of 3 years, all shipping records for replacement filters sent to licensed recyclers and written documentation that demonstrates that the system has been properly inspected and maintained; and   [PL 2003, c. 301, §2 (NEW).]D. The department, after receiving proper notification of the installation of the amalgam separator system and after being satisfied that it meets the requirements of this section, must provide the dentist or the dental practice with written confirmation of receipt of evidence of compliance with this section in a format suitable for display by the dental office.   [PL 2003, c. 301, §2 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 301, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 301, §2 (RPR).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1668 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-B: MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES|38 §1668. Education program

 §1668. Education program The department shall implement an education program relating to mercury-added products no later than January 1, 2001. The program must provide information to the public about labeled mercury-added products, the requirements of the law regarding the source separation of waste mercury-added products and collection programs that are available to the public.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §19 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §70 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §19 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §70 (AFF).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1669 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-B: MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES|38 §1669. Technical assistance to municipalities

 §1669. Technical assistance to municipalities The department shall assist interested municipalities and regional associations in developing collection programs for mercury-added products.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §20 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §70 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §20 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §70 (AFF).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1670 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-B: MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES|38 §1670. Mercury Products Advisory Committee (REPEALED)

 §1670. Mercury Products Advisory Committee (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 373, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 551, §19 (AMD). MRSA T. 38 §1670, sub-§9 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1671 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-B: MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES|38 §1671. Interstate clearinghouse

 §1671. Interstate clearinghouse The department may participate in the establishment and implementation of a regional, multistate clearinghouse to assist in carrying out the requirements of this chapter and to help coordinate reviews of the manufacturer notifications under section 1661-B, applications for alternative labeling under section 1662, education and outreach activities and any other activities related to the administration of this chapter. Notwithstanding section 1310-B, subsection 2, the department may provide the interstate clearinghouse with product information submitted to the department under section 1661-A and the department and the interstate clearinghouse may compile or publish analyses or summaries of such information provided the analyses or summaries do not identify any manufacturer or reveal any confidential information.   [PL 2001, c. 373, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 373, §6 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1681 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-C: ARSENIC-TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS|38 §1681. Definitions

 §1681. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, "arsenic-treated wood" means lumber, timber, piles, poles, posts, plywood, shakes, shingles or other wood or forest products intended for outdoor use that have been pressure treated to reduce decay with a wood preservative containing inorganic arsenic or inorganic arsenic compounds, including, but not limited to, chromated copper arsenate, commonly referred to as "CCA," or similar arsenic-based wood-preserving chemical mixtures.   [PL 2003, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 457, §2 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1682 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-C: ARSENIC-TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS|38 §1682. Restriction on sale

 §1682. Restriction on sale The following restrictions apply to the sale of arsenic-treated wood or wood products for residential uses that are not included as permitted uses in a notice of cancellation order issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2003.   [PL 2003, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]1.  Purchase of arsenic-treated wood by retail business.  Retail businesses that sell wood for residential use may not purchase arsenic-treated wood or wood products for residential uses that are not included as permitted uses in a notice of cancellation order issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2003.   [PL 2003, c. 457, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Sale of arsenic-treated wood.  Beginning April 1, 2004, a person may not sell or offer for sale arsenic-treated wood or wood products for residential uses that are not included as permitted uses in a notice of cancellation order issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2003. This prohibition does not apply to structures already built containing arsenic-treated wood that are included as part of a residential real estate transaction.   [PL 2003, c. 457, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 457, §2 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1683 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-C: ARSENIC-TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS|38 §1683. Statute not admissible in evidence

 §1683. Statute not admissible in evidence This chapter may not be admitted in evidence or offered as an exhibit for any purpose in any civil trial against any wholesaler, retailer or installer of arsenic-treated wood. This section does not apply in cases of enforcement actions brought by the State.   [PL 2003, c. 457, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 457, §2 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1692 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 16-D: TOXIC CHEMICALS IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS|38 §1692. Declaration of policy

 §1692. Declaration of policy It is the policy of the State, consistent with its duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, to reduce exposure of children and other vulnerable populations to chemicals of high concern by substituting safer alternatives when feasible. By enactment of this chapter, the Legislature confers upon the department the regulatory power to collect information on chemical use and prohibit the sale of children's products containing priority chemicals when safer alternatives are available. The policy represented in this chapter is in furtherance of the toxics use reduction policies under chapter 27.   [PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §12 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 643, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §12 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).