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7 ME Rev Stat § 483 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED GOODS|7 §483. Adulteration

 §483. Adulteration For the purpose of this chapter and chapter 103, unless the term is more specifically defined, "adulterated" means made impure or inferior by adding extraneous ingredients. Goods that are prepared in food establishments that are licensed facilities under Title 22, section 2167 and that contain marijuana for medical use by a qualifying patient, pursuant to Title 22, chapter 558-C, are not considered to be adulterated under this subchapter.   [PL 2011, c. 407, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]1.  Drug.   [PL 2005, c. 512, §18 (RP).] 2.  Meat or meat products.  In case of meat or meat products: If any sodium sulphite, sodium bisulphite or any drug, chemical, chemical compound or preservative from which sulphur dioxide can be liberated has been added thereto or mixed therewith.   SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 512, §18 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 631, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 631, §51 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 407, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 484 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED GOODS|7 §484. Misbranding

 §484. Misbranding The term "misbranded" as used in this chapter or chapter 103 applies to all articles of commercial feeding stuff, commercial fertilizer or food, the package or label of which bears any statement, design or device regarding such article, or the ingredients or substances contained therein, that is false or misleading in any particular or that is falsely branded in any particular.   [PL 2005, c. 512, §19 (AMD).]1.  Drug.   [PL 2005, c. 512, §19 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 512, §19 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 485 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED GOODS|7 §485. Annual analysis (REPEALED)

 §485. Annual analysis (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 42, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 382, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 512, §20 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 486 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED GOODS|7 §486. Place of analysis (REPEALED)

 §486. Place of analysis (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 672, §A18 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 512, §21 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 487 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED GOODS|7 §487. Certificates (REPEALED)

 §487. Certificates (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 512, §22 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 488 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED GOODS|7 §488. Prohibitions and penalties (REPEALED)

 §488. Prohibitions and penalties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 696, §59 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §B2 (RP). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
7 ME Rev Stat § 488-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED GOODS|7 §488-A. Prohibitions and penalties

 §488-A. Prohibitions and penalties 1.  Violation.  A person may not adulterate or misbrand, within the meaning of this chapter or chapter 103, any commercial feeding stuff, commercial fertilizer, food or vinegar or manufacture, sell, distribute, transport, offer or expose for sale, distribution or transportation any article of commercial feeding stuff, commercial fertilizer, food or vinegar in violation of this chapter or chapter 103.   [PL 2005, c. 512, §23 (AMD).] 2.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $200 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 452, §B3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 512, §23 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 489 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED GOODS|7 §489. Exceptions

 §489. Exceptions A person may not be prosecuted under chapter 401, and sections 482 to 488-A, 490 and 640 to 643, when that person can establish proof of purchase, and a guaranty signed by the person residing in the United States from whom the purchase was made, to the effect that the article in question is not adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of this chapter or chapter 103.   [PL 2005, c. 512, §24 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 663, §20 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 470, §A10 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §B4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 512, §24 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 490 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED GOODS|7 §490. Sampling and analysis of seed, commercial feed, commercial fertilizer and food

 §490. Sampling and analysis of seed, commercial feed, commercial fertilizer and food 1.  Right of entry.  For the purposes of administering and enforcing this subchapter, the commissioner and agents authorized by the commissioner have rights of access, ingress and egress at reasonable hours to any place or building where seeds, commercial feed, commercial fertilizer or food is sold or offered for sale or where those items are stored, manufactured or transported prior to sale or being offered for sale.   [PL 2005, c. 512, §25 (NEW).] 2.  Taking of samples.  For the purposes of administering and enforcing this subchapter, the commissioner and agents authorized by the commissioner may open any case, package or other container of seeds, commercial feed, commercial fertilizer or food. Upon receipt of a written request for payment, the commissioner shall pay the fair market value of any samples taken and retained or destroyed.   [PL 2005, c. 512, §25 (NEW).] 3.  Analysis and disclosure of test results.  The commissioner may submit a sample obtained for the purposes of enforcing this subchapter to a public or private laboratory for analysis. The commissioner shall make available to the public the results of such an analysis, including the name of the person from whom the sample was obtained, the name of the manufacturer of the sample and additional information that the commissioner believes is advisable.   [PL 2005, c. 512, §25 (NEW).] 4.  Issuance of certificate.  A certificate stating the results of an analysis performed in accordance with this section and signed by the director of the laboratory performing the analysis is presumptive evidence of the facts stated in the certificate.   [PL 2005, c. 512, §25 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 512, §25 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 501 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LABELING ACT|7 §501. Title

 §501. Title This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Hazardous Substances Labeling Act."   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 503 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LABELING ACT|7 §503. Submission of names and amounts

 §503. Submission of names and amounts The commissioner, when the commissioner considers it necessary in the administration of this subchapter, may require the submission of the names and amounts of any hazardous ingredients in any hazardous substance.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §80 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §80 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 504 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LABELING ACT|7 §504. Duties

 §504. Duties The department is authorized:   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]1.  Investigate and examine.  To investigate and examine hazardous substances subject to this subchapter.   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] 2.  Collection.  To effect the collection and examination of samples of hazardous substances to determine the compliance with the requirements of this subchapter and the officers and employees of the department have authority at all reasonable hours to enter into any motor vehicle, warehouse, store, building, boat, vessel, aircraft or place supposed to contain hazardous substances, for the purpose of inspection or sampling, and to procure samples for analysis or examination from any lot, package or parcel or hazardous substance.   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] 3.  Rules and regulations.  To make and enforce such reasonable rules and regulations necessary to carry out this subchapter. The rules and regulations so promulgated shall be adopted in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act and shall conform so far as practicable to rules and regulations promulgated under authority of the Federal Act.   [PL 1977, c. 694, §49 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §49 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 505 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LABELING ACT|7 §505. Access to carriers

 §505. Access to carriers Carriers engaged in commerce, and persons receiving hazardous substances in commerce or holding such substances so received, shall upon the request of an officer or employee duly designated by the department permit such officer or employee, at reasonable times, to have access to and to copy all records showing movement in commerce of any hazardous substance, or the holding thereof during or after such movement, and the quantity, shipper and consignee thereof. It is unlawful for any such carrier or person to fail to permit access to and copying of any such records so requested when such request is accompanied by a statement in writing specifying the nature or kind of hazardous substance to which the request relates. Evidence obtained under this section shall not be used in a criminal prosecution of the person from whom obtained and carriers shall not be subject to the other provisions of this subchapter by reason of their receipt, carriage, holding or delivery of hazardous substances in the usual course of business as carriers.   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 506 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LABELING ACT|7 §506. Withdrawal from sale; condemnation and confiscation

 §506. Withdrawal from sale; condemnation and confiscation 1.  "Withdrawal from sale" orders.  When the commissioner finds by inspection or examination of a hazardous substance that it is being sold or distributed in violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter, the commissioner may issue and enforce a written or printed "withdrawal from sale" order warning the distributor not to dispose of the hazardous substance in any manner until written permission is given by the commissioner or the court. The issuance of such an order may not be considered licensing or an adjudicatory proceeding as defined by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The commissioner shall release the hazardous substance so withdrawn when the provisions and regulations have been complied with and all costs and expenses incurred in the withdrawal have been paid. If compliance is not obtained within 30 days, the commissioner may begin proceedings for condemnation.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §81 (COR).] 2.  Condemnation and confiscation.  Any hazardous substance not in compliance with this subchapter shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the commissioner to a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which said hazardous substance is located. In the event the court finds the said hazardous substance to be in violation of this subchapter, and orders the condemnation of said hazardous substance, it shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the hazardous substance and the laws of the State. In no instance shall the disposition of said hazardous substance be ordered by the court without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for release of said hazardous substance or for permission to process or relabel said hazardous substance to bring it into compliance with this subchapter.   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §50 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §81 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 508 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LABELING ACT|7 §508. Unlawful acts

 §508. Unlawful acts It is unlawful:   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]1.  Alteration.  For any person to detach, alter, deface or destroy, in whole or in part, any label or labeling provided for in this subchapter or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, or to add any substance to, or take any substance from a hazardous substance in a manner that may defeat the purposes of this subchapter;   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] 2.  Use of information.  For any person to use for the person's own advantage or to reveal, other than to the commissioner, or officials or employees of the commissioner or officials or employees of the United States Department of Agriculture, or other federal agencies, or to the courts in response to a subpoena, or to physicians, and in emergencies to pharmacists and other qualified persons for use in the preparation of antidotes, in accordance with such directions as the commissioner may prescribe, any information relative to formulas of products acquired by authority of this subchapter;   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §84 (COR).] 3.  Interference.  For any person to oppose or interfere in any way with the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agents in carrying out the duties imposed by this subchapter;   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §85 (COR).] 4.  False guaranty.  For any person to give a guaranty which is false;   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §47 (AMD).] 5.  Manufacture.  For any person to manufacture a misbranded package of a hazardous substance within this State;   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §47 (AMD).] 6.  Delivery.  For any person to introduce or deliver for introduction into commerce of any misbranded package of a hazardous substance; or   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §47 (AMD).] 7.  Reused food or drugs.  To introduce or deliver for introduction into commerce, or the receipt in commerce and subsequent delivery or proffered delivery for pay or otherwise, of a hazardous substance in a reused food, drug or cosmetic container or in a container that, though not a reused container, is identifiable as a food, drug or cosmetic container by its labeling or other identification. The reuse of a food, drug or cosmetic container as a container for a hazardous substance is an act that results in the hazardous substance being a misbranded package. For the purposes of this subsection and section 509, "drug" has the same meaning as defined in Title 32, section 13702‑A, subsection 11.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 541, §A47 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 512, §26 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §1 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §§84, 85 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 509 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LABELING ACT|7 §509. Application

 §509. Application This subchapter shall not apply to:   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]1.  Carrier.  Any carrier, while lawfully engaged in transporting a hazardous substance within this State, if such carrier shall, upon request, permit the commissioner or the commissioner's designated agent to copy all records showing the transactions in and movements of the articles;   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §86 (COR).] 2.  Public officials.  Public officials of this State and of the Federal Government engaged in the performance of their official duties;   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] 3.  Experimental use.  The manufacturer or shipper of a hazardous substance for experimental use only:   A. By or under the supervision of an agency of this State or of the Federal Government authorized by law to conduct research in the field of hazardous substances; or   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]B. By others if the hazardous substance is not sold and if the container thereof is plainly and conspicuously marked "For experimental use only -- Not to be sold," together with the manufacturer's name and address. If a written permit has been obtained from the commissioner, hazardous substances may be sold for experimental purposes subject to such restrictions and conditions as may be set forth in the permit;   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).][PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] 4.  Federal and state law.  Any preparation, drug or chemical subject to the laws of the United States relating to drugs, devices or cosmetics, the Uniform Drug Device and Cosmetic Act, or to preparations, drugs and chemicals which are dispensed by pharmacists authorized by and pursuant to the pharmacy laws of this State;   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] 5.  Certain poisons.  Any economic poison registered with the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and subject thereto;   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] 6.  Fuel.  Fuel used primarily for cooking, heating or refrigeration when stored in containers and used in the heating, cooking or refrigeration system of a household.   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] The commissioner may exempt from the requirements established by or pursuant to this subchapter any container of a hazardous substance with respect to which the commissioner finds adequate requirements satisfying the purposes of this subchapter have been established by or pursuant to and in compliance with any other federal or state law.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §87 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §§86, 87 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 510 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LABELING ACT|7 §510. Injunction

 §510. Injunction The department may, by application to any court having jurisdiction, obtain an injunction restraining any person who engages in acts which violate this subchapter or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Upon refusal or neglect to obey the order of court, the court may compel obedience thereof by proceedings for contempt.   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 511 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LABELING ACT|7 §511. Enforcement

 §511. Enforcement It is the duty of the department, its officers, agents, inspectors and employees to enforce this subchapter.   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 512 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LABELING ACT|7 §512. Penalties

 §512. Penalties A person who violates a provision of this subchapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. A person is not subject to the penalties provided in this section if the person establishes a written guarantee or undertaking in which is furnished the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor, and the statement that the person received the products in good faith in reliance upon the manufacturer or distributor to the effect that such products were manufactured and labeled in compliance with this subchapter or with federal law that may relate to the regulations of the distribution of hazardous substances covered by this subchapter.   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §5 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §60 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §B5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF).
7 ME Rev Stat § 513 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LABELING ACT|7 §513. Exception

 §513. Exception No person shall be prosecuted for violation of any provision of this subchapter if such person has been acquitted or convicted under the Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act of the same act or omission which, it is alleged, constitutes a violation of this subchapter.   [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 521 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 5: MAINE FAIR PACKAGING AND LABELING ACT|7 §521. Short title

 §521. Short title This subchapter shall be known and be cited as the "Maine Fair Packaging and Labeling Act."   [PL 1969, c. 325 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 325 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 522 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 5: MAINE FAIR PACKAGING AND LABELING ACT|7 §522. Unfair and deceptive packaging and labeling

 §522. Unfair and deceptive packaging and labeling It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in the packaging or labeling of any consumer commodity, as defined in section 523, for the distribution in commerce, or for any person other than a common carrier for hire, a contract carrier for hire or a freight forwarder for hire engaged in the distribution in commerce of any packaged or labeled commodity, to distribute or cause to be distributed in commerce any commodity if such commodity is contained in a package, or if there is affixed to that commodity a label, which does not conform to this subchapter and to the regulations promulgated thereunder.   [PL 1969, c. 325 (NEW).]Persons engaged in business as wholesale or retail distributors of consumer commodities shall be exempt from this subchapter except to the extent that such persons are engaged in the packaging and labeling of such commodities or prescribe or specify by any means the manner in which such commodities are packaged or labeled.   [PL 1969, c. 325 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 325 (NEW).