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22 ME Rev Stat § 2525 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 562-A: PREPARATION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 5: PROHIBITED ACTS; VIOLATIONS; PROCEDURES|22 §2525. Official devices, marks and certificates

 §2525. Official devices, marks and certificates 1.  Mark; simulation.  A brand manufacturer, printer or other person may not cast, print, lithograph or otherwise make any device containing any official mark or simulation, any label bearing any mark or simulation or any form of official certificate or simulation except as authorized by the commissioner.   [PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Official device; mark; certificate.  A person may not:   A. Without authorization from the commissioner, use an official device, mark or certificate, or simulation, or alter, detach, deface or destroy any official device, mark or certificate;   [PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).]B. Contrary to the rules established by the commissioner, fail to use or detach, deface or destroy an official device, mark or certificate;   [PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).]C. Knowingly possess, without promptly notifying the commissioner or the commissioner's representative, an official device; a counterfeit, simulated, forged or improperly altered official certificate; a device or label for a carcass of an animal, including poultry; or a part or product of an animal, including poultry, bearing a counterfeit, simulated, forged or improperly altered official mark;   [PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).]D. Knowingly make a false statement on a shipper's certificate or other nonofficial or official certificate provided for in the rules established by the commissioner; or   [PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).]E. Knowingly represent that a product has been inspected and passed or exempted under this chapter when it has not been inspected and passed or exempted.   [PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).][PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2526 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 562-A: PREPARATION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 5: PROHIBITED ACTS; VIOLATIONS; PROCEDURES|22 §2526. Forfeiture

 §2526. Forfeiture 1.  Transportation in intrastate commerce.  Any livestock product or poultry product of any dead, dying, disabled or diseased livestock or poultry that is being transported in intrastate commerce, is otherwise subject to this chapter or is held for sale in this State after transportation, and that is or has been prepared, sold, transported or otherwise distributed or offered or received for distribution in violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter; is adulterated or misbranded and is useable as human food; or in any other way is in violation of this chapter is liable to be proceeded against and seized and condemned, at any time, on a complaint in Superior Court as provided in section 2527. If the product or animal is condemned it must, after entry of the decree, be disposed of by destruction or sale as the court may direct and the proceeds, if sold, less the court costs and fees and storage and other proper expenses, must be paid into the State Treasury. The product or animal may not be sold contrary to the provisions of this chapter, the federal acts or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Upon the execution and delivery of a good and sufficient bond guaranteeing that the product or animal will not be sold or otherwise disposed of contrary to the provisions of this chapter or the laws of the United States, the court may direct that the product or animal be delivered to the owner, subject to supervision by authorized representatives of the commissioner to ensure compliance with the applicable laws. If a decree of condemnation is entered against the product or animal and it is released under bond or destroyed, court costs and fees and storage and other proper expenses must be awarded against the person, if any, intervening as claimant of the product or animal.   [PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Unimpaired authority.  This section does not impair the authority for condemnation or seizure conferred by other provisions of this chapter or other laws.   [PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2527 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 562-A: PREPARATION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 5: PROHIBITED ACTS; VIOLATIONS; PROCEDURES|22 §2527. Appeal and jurisdiction

 §2527. Appeal and jurisdiction 1.  Appeal.  An order issued under section 2512, subsection 1, paragraph C; section 2512, subsection 2, paragraph A, B or C; section 2514, subsection 6; or a decision issued by the commissioner under section 2514, subsection 6 is final unless appealed to Superior Court within 15 days after service. An appeal of any other order or decision of the commissioner may be taken pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375. Review of any order and the determinations upon which it is based must be in the record in the administrative proceeding in which the order was issued.   [PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Jurisdiction.  The Superior Court has legal and equitable jurisdiction to enforce, prevent and restrain violations of this chapter and has legal and equitable jurisdiction in all other cases arising under this chapter. The Superior Court and District Court are granted jurisdiction to handle criminal matters arising under this chapter and rules.   [PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 777, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2601-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §2601-A. Scope

 §2601-A. Scope This chapter establishes a system designed to help ensure public health; to allow the State, municipalities and public water systems to identify significant public water supplies and strive for a higher degree of protection around source water areas or areas that are used as public drinking water supplies; to allow the State, municipalities and water systems to pursue watershed or wellhead protection activities around significant public water supplies; and to improve testing for and treatment of contaminants or properties in residential private drinking water wells.   [PL 2017, c. 230, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 761, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 230, §1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §2602. Fees for testing

 §2602. Fees for testing The department shall charge the average cost of the analysis for any examination, testing or analysis required under this chapter and performed in the departmental diagnostic laboratory. The fees must be recalculated and deposited according to section 565, subsection 3 and section 568.   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §26 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 471, §A26 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2603 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §2603. Shipping costs

 §2603. Shipping costs Any person required under this chapter to submit samples of water to the department for analysis shall pay the shipping charges thereon.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2604 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §2604. Schools, sampling and examination of water

 §2604. Schools, sampling and examination of water Any school, which takes water from a source other than a public water system and uses such water for drinking or culinary purposes, shall submit samples of such water to the department for analysis at least once during each school year. Such samples shall be analyzed by the department. If the water is found to violate the state primary drinking water regulations, the department shall issue an order prohibiting the use of the water for drinking or culinary purposes by the school, which order shall remain in force until the water conforms to the state primary drinking water regulations.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).]Violation of this section shall, on conviction, be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2604-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §2604-A. Roadside springs

 §2604-A. Roadside springs A roadside spring is not a public water system if the owner of the roadside spring does not collect, charge or accept donations, fees or money for the water or for testing or maintenance of the water and does not post signs or construct other structures that invite persons to use the spring.   [PL 1997, c. 45, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 45, §2 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2605 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §2605. Administration

 §2605. Administration To carry out this chapter, the commissioner is authorized and empowered to:   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).]1.  Agreements.  Enter into agreements, contracts or cooperative arrangements under such terms and conditions as he deems appropriate with other state, federal or interstate agencies, municipalities, education institutions, local health departments or other organizations or individuals;   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Assistance.  Receive financial and technical assistance from the Federal Government and other public or private agencies;   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Program participation.  Participate in related programs of the Federal Government, other states, interstate agencies or other public agencies or organizations;   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] 4.  Fiscal control and accounting.  Establish adequate fiscal controls and accounting procedures to assure proper disbursement of and accounting for funds;   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] 5.  Procedures.  Adopt and implement adequate procedures to insure compliance with this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, including procedures for the monitoring and inspection of public water systems; and   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] 6.  Advising other agencies.  Advise other regulatory agencies of the department's rules, regulations and orders promulgated under this chapter.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the commissioner may impose no standard, method or procedure upon any water utility, as defined in Title 35-A, section 102, that is more stringent than required under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, or rules promulgated under that Act by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, unless the particular standard, method or procedure has been adopted in a rule adopted according to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act and the rule specifies in detail the scientific basis justifying the more stringent standard, method or procedure and the precise criteria for when the standard, method or procedure applies to a water utility.   [PL 1993, c. 514, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 514, §1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2606 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §2606. Emergency planning

 §2606. Emergency planning The department shall develop plans, with the advice and assistance of the Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and of the public water systems of the State, for emergency conditions and situations that may endanger the public health or welfare by contamination of drinking water. Such plans shall include potential sources of contaminants and situations or conditions that could place them in the sources of public drinking water, techniques and methods to be used by public water systems to reduce or eliminate the dangers to public health caused thereby, methods and times for analysis or testing during such emergency conditions or situations, alternate sources of water available to public water systems and methods of supplying drinking water to consumers if a public water system cannot supply such water.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2607 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §2607. Approved laboratories

 §2607. Approved laboratories The department shall approve the facilities, techniques, testing methods and training of personnel of any laboratories that analyze water samples to determine compliance with State Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Such approval shall be based on the capability of the laboratory to accurately and reliably analyze samples to determine their contaminant levels under the State Primary Drinking Water Regulations, and may be limited to approval of only certain tests or contaminant level determinations. Any sample analysis performed by a laboratory not approved by the department shall not be considered in determining the compliance of a public water system with the State Primary Drinking Water Regulations.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2608 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §2608. Information on private water supply contamination; interagency cooperation

 §2608. Information on private water supply contamination; interagency cooperation 1.  Information on private water supply contamination.  The department shall provide information and consultation to citizens who:   A. Make reports of potential contamination of private water supplies; and   [PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).]B. Request information on potential ground water contamination at or near the site of a private water supply.   [PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).][PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Interagency cooperation.  The department shall coordinate with the Department of Environmental Protection for the purposes of:   A. Assessing the public health implications of reports or requests made by citizens in subsection 1; and   [PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).]B. Determining the appropriate response to those reports or requests, including, but not limited to, on-site investigation, well water testing and ground water monitoring.   [PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).][PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Cooperation with local health officer.   [PL 2007, c. 598, §12 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 598, §12 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2609 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §2609. Recovery of testing costs

 §2609. Recovery of testing costs Whenever the cost of testing a private residential water supply exceeds $150 and that testing is conducted pursuant to section 2602-A, the department shall seek to recover the costs of the testing above $150 from the person responsible for contaminating the water supply, or from the recipient of any compensation for the contamination of the well.   [PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2611 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 2: SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT|22 §2611. Drinking water regulations

 §2611. Drinking water regulations 1.  State primary drinking water regulations.  The commissioner shall promulgate and enforce primary drinking water regulations which are necessary to protect the public health and which shall apply to all public water systems. Such regulations shall include:   A. Identification of contaminants which may have an adverse effect on the health of persons;   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).]B. Specifies for each contaminant either:   (1) A maximum contaminant level that is acceptable in water for human consumption, if it is feasible to ascertain the level of such contaminant in water in public water systems; or   (2) One or more treatment techniques or methods which lead to a reduction of the level of such contaminant sufficient to protect the public health, if it is not feasible to ascertain the level of such contaminant in water in the public water system; and   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).]C. Criteria and procedures to assure compliance with the levels or methods determined under paragraph B, including quality control and testing procedures to insure compliance with such levels or methods and to insure proper operation and maintenance of the system, and requirements as to the minimum quality of water which may be taken into the system and the siting for new facilities.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).]Such regulations shall be no less stringent than the most recent National Primary Drinking Water Regulations in effect, as issued or promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Regulations under this subsection may be amended from time to time, as necessary.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] 2.  State secondary drinking water regulations or guidelines.  The commissioner shall adopt secondary drinking water regulations or guidelines which are necessary to protect the public welfare. Such regulations or guidelines may apply to any contaminant in drinking water which may adversely affect the color, odor or appearance of the water and consequently may cause a substantial number of persons to discontinue using a public water system, or which may otherwise adversely affect the public welfare. Such regulations or guidelines may vary according to geographic, economic, technical or other relevant circumstances. Such regulations or guidelines shall reasonably assure the protection of the public welfare and the supply of aesthetically adequate drinking water; and shall be based upon the National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Regulations or guidelines under this subsection may be amended from time to time, as necessary.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] 3.   [PL 1977, c. 694, §364 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §364 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2612-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 2: SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT|22 §2612-A. Capacity development

 §2612-A. Capacity development 1.  Authority.  The commissioner is authorized to ensure that all new community water systems and new nontransient, noncommunity systems commencing operation after October 1, 1999 demonstrate technical, managerial and financial capacity with respect to each state primary drinking water regulation in effect, or likely to be in effect, on the date of commencement of operations.   [PL 1997, c. 705, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Rulemaking.  The commissioner shall adopt rules to ensure that all new community water systems and new nontransient, noncommunity systems commencing operation after October 1, 1999 demonstrate technical, managerial and financial capacity with respect to each state primary drinking water regulation in effect, or likely to be in effect, on the date of commencement of operations. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 1997, c. 705, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 705, §2 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2615 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 2: SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT|22 §2615. Notification of noncompliance to regulatory agencies and users

 §2615. Notification of noncompliance to regulatory agencies and users 1.  Notification.  A public water system shall notify the public of the nature and extent of possible health effects as soon as practicable, but not later than the time period established under subsection 4, if the system:   A. Is not in compliance with a state drinking water rule;   [PL 1995, c. 622, §5 (RPR).]B. Fails to perform monitoring, testing or analyzing or fails to provide samples as required by departmental rules;   [PL 1995, c. 622, §5 (RPR).]C. Is subject to a variance or an exemption granted under section 2613; or   [PL 1995, c. 622, §5 (RPR).]D. Is not in compliance with the terms of a variance or an exemption granted under section 2613.   [PL 1995, c. 622, §5 (RPR).]E.   [PL 1995, c. 622, §5 (RP).]Public notification under this section must be provided concurrently to the system's local health officer and to the department. When required by law, the department shall forward a copy of the notification to the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The department may require notification to a public water system's individual customers by mail delivery or by hand delivery within a reasonable time, but not earlier than required under federal laws.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §14 (AMD).] 2.  Certain uses of notification prohibited.  Notification received pursuant to this section or information obtained by the exploitation of such notification shall not be used against any person or system providing such notice in any criminal case, except for prosecutions for perjury or the giving of a false statement.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Form of notification.  In addition to the notification required under subsection 1, a public water system shall provide public notification pursuant to the requirements in 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 141 to 143 (2001).   A.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §15 (RP).]B.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §15 (RP).][PL 2001, c. 574, §15 (AMD).] 4.  Additional time of notification.  A public water system shall provide public notification pursuant to subsection 3:   A. When a boil-water order is properly issued to a public water system under section 2614, subsection 3, within 24 hours.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §15 (AMD).]B.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §15 (RP).]C.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §15 (RP).]D.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §15 (RP).]E.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §15 (RP).]F.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §15 (RP).][PL 2001, c. 574, §15 (AMD).] 5.  Rulemaking.  The commissioner shall adopt rules establishing the procedures for the provision of public notification as required to comply with state and federal laws. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are minor technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 1995, c. 622, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 622, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 574, §§14,15 (AMD).