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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 315: INVESTIGATION OF FIRE HAZARDS AND CAUSES › 25 §2394. Investigation of fire origin; Attorney General may direct

§2394. Investigation of fire origin; Attorney General may direct
When property is destroyed or damaged by fire, the municipal fire inspector shall investigate the cause, circumstances and origin of the fire, and especially examine whether it was the result of carelessness or of design. The Attorney General may supervise and direct such investigation whenever the Attorney General determines it to be expedient or necessary. If arson is suspected, the municipal fire inspector shall immediately notify the State Fire Marshal or an inspector of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, who shall cause a full investigation thereof to be conducted. The State Fire Marshal and agents or employees of the Office of the State Fire Marshal may investigate or cause to be investigated any fire or explosion within the State.   [PL 2011, c. 27, §1 (AMD).]
1.  Certain explosions or fires; investigation and securing of evidence.
In accordance with the protocol adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this subsection, the State Fire Marshal shall investigate and secure evidence of a gas explosion event. For purposes of this subsection, "gas explosion event" means an explosion or fire caused or suspected to be caused by or that involves natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas and that causes injury or substantial property damage, as determined according to the protocol adopted under this subsection. The State Fire Marshal shall develop a protocol for investigating and securing evidence under this section that:
A. Establishes reasonable standards for determining whether an explosion or fire may have been caused by or involved natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas and whether the explosion or fire caused injury or substantial property damage; and   [PL 2011, c. 27, §1 (NEW).]
B. Establishes procedures for informing local fire officials of the requirements of this subsection and for coordinating the investigation, as appropriate, with local fire officials, the Public Utilities Commission, the utility or other entity that controlled, transported or delivered the natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas and other relevant entities.   [PL 2011, c. 27, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 27, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 377, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 592, §7 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 632, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 27, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 315: INVESTIGATION OF FIRE HAZARDS AND CAUSES › 25 §2395. Filing statement of fire occurrence

§2395. Filing statement of fire occurrence
The municipal fire chief or a designee shall submit to the State Fire Marshal an incident report for each response made, regardless of whether an actual fire occurred. The report must be submitted in a manner consistent with a national fire incident reporting system.   [PL 2007, c. 82, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 377, §3 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 592, §8 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 632, §5 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 44 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 82, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 315: INVESTIGATION OF FIRE HAZARDS AND CAUSES › 25 §2396-A. Public safety inspector, defined

§2396-A. Public safety inspector, defined
For purposes of this Part, unless the context indicates otherwise, "public safety inspector" means an inspector acting under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 728, §21 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 315: INVESTIGATION OF FIRE HAZARDS AND CAUSES › 25 §2397. Witnesses; investigations private

§2397. Witnesses; investigations private
The Attorney General, or the Attorney General's designee, has the power to summon and compel the attendance of witnesses before them or either of them, to testify in relation to any matter that is a subject of inquiry and investigation under sections 2394 to 2396 and to compel the production of all books, records, documents and papers pertaining to that subject of inquiry and investigation. The Attorney General, or the Attorney General's designee, may administer oaths and affirmations to persons appearing as witnesses before them, and false swearing in any matter or proceeding as described in this paragraph is deemed perjury and must be punished as such.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §56 (COR).]
The Commissioner of Public Safety, the Attorney General, or their designees, shall have authority, at all times of the day or night, in the performance of the duties imposed upon them, to enter upon and examine any building or premises where a fire is in progress or has occurred and other buildings or premises adjoining or near the same. Persons other than those required to be present by the provisions hereof may be excluded from the place where such investigation is held and witnesses may be kept separate and apart from one another and not allowed to communicate with one another until they have been examined.   [PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 377, §5 (RPR). PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §56 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 315: INVESTIGATION OF FIRE HAZARDS AND CAUSES › 25 §2398. Insurance companies to report all loss adjustments to commissioner (REPEALED)

§2398. Insurance companies to report all loss adjustments to commissioner
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 153 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 315: INVESTIGATION OF FIRE HAZARDS AND CAUSES › 25 §2399. Commissioner of Public Safety's expenses

§2399. Commissioner of Public Safety's expenses
The Commissioner of Public Safety may incur reasonable expenses in educating the public in fire prevention and protection.   [PL 1973, c. 727, §1 (RPR).]
Every fire insurance company or association that does business or collects premiums or assessments in the State shall pay to the State Tax Assessor, in addition to the taxes now imposed by law to be paid by those companies or associations, 1.4% of the gross direct premiums for fire risks written in the State, less the amount of all direct return premiums thereon and all dividends paid to policyholders on direct fire premiums. Beginning in 2013 and every 5 years thereafter, by October 1st the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance shall determine for the subsequent 5 years the basis percentage of fire risk allocated to each line of insurance, and every fire insurance company or association shall pay the 1.4% tax based on that basis allocation. That tax must be paid as provided for insurance premium taxes as specified in Title 36, section 2521‑A, except that the tax prescribed by this section must be paid on an estimated basis at the end of each month, with each installment equal to at least 1/12 of the estimated total tax to be paid for the current calendar year. The State Tax Assessor shall pay over all receipts from that tax to the Treasurer of State daily. Of these funds 75.7% must be used to defray the expenses incurred by the Commissioner of Public Safety in administering all fire preventive and investigative laws and rules and in educating the public in fire safety and is appropriated for those purposes and to carry out the administration and duties of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Of these funds 24.3% must be used to defray the expenses of the fire training and education program as established in Title 20‑A, chapter 319.   [PL 2013, c. 546, §6 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 546, §17 (AFF).]
Whenever a surplus accumulates in the special fund created by this section that is sufficient to defray the expenses of administration of this section for an ensuing period of one year, then, in the discretion of the Commissioner of Public Safety, the foregoing special tax for that year may be omitted, and the Commissioner of Public Safety shall certify to the State Tax Assessor that the special tax is to be omitted. The certification must be made not later than the 31st day of January of the year in which the tax would otherwise be assessed.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 632, §§7,7-A (AMD). PL 1973, c. 727, §1 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 258 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 456, §§A89,A90 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 43 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 797, §63 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 816, §HH1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 9, §J1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 728, §22 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 95, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 546, §6 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 546, §17 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 315: INVESTIGATION OF FIRE HAZARDS AND CAUSES › 25 §2400. Municipal fire inspectors to keep records

§2400. Municipal fire inspectors to keep records
Municipal fire inspectors shall record or cause to be recorded all returns made under this chapter.   [PL 1973, c. 632, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 632, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 315: INVESTIGATION OF FIRE HAZARDS AND CAUSES › 25 §2401. Violations

§2401. Violations
Any municipal fire inspector or any insurance company neglecting or refusing to perform any duty required by this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100 for each offense.   [PL 1973, c. 632, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 632, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 315: INVESTIGATION OF FIRE HAZARDS AND CAUSES › 25 §2402. Limited immunity (REPEALED)

§2402. Limited immunity
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 275 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 404, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 315: INVESTIGATION OF FIRE HAZARDS AND CAUSES › 25 §2403. Thermal Imaging Camera Program

§2403. Thermal Imaging Camera Program
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. BBBBB, §1 (NEW).]
B. "Fund" means the Thermal Imaging Camera Fund established in this section.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. BBBBB, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. BBBBB, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Program established.
The commissioner shall oversee the Thermal Imaging Camera Program to negotiate one or more bulk purchases of thermal imaging cameras on behalf of local fire-fighting units and, to the extent funds are available, to provide loans for the purchase of such cameras by local fire-fighting units. The commissioner shall determine how many thermal imaging cameras local fire-fighting units wish to purchase under the program and shall negotiate a bulk purchase price of those cameras, provided that the units are able to pay for the cameras or have qualified for a loan pursuant to subsection 4.
[PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. BBBBB, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Fund established.
The Thermal Imaging Camera Fund is established from which the loans authorized under subsection 4 may be made. The fund, which is a nonlapsing fund, receives money from appropriations made by the Legislature and from any other public or private source including repayment of loans. Money deposited in the fund and any interest earnings on that money remain in the fund to be used for loans pursuant to this section.
[PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. BBBBB, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Loans and purchases authorized.
To the extent money is available in the fund, the commissioner may make interest-free loans to local fire-fighting units, or the appropriate units of government with jurisdiction over the fire-fighting units, to assist in the purchase of the thermal imaging cameras for which the commissioner negotiates a price pursuant to subsection 2. The commissioner may recover administrative costs associated with administering the loans through a processing fee equitably imposed on local fire-fighting units, or the units of government with jurisdiction over the fire-fighting units, which receive loans under this section. The commissioner shall also arrange for the direct purchase of a thermal imaging camera by a local fire-fighting unit if no loan is sought or available. The commissioner by rule shall establish procedures for determining which local fire-fighting units qualify to receive loans in the event the fund is insufficient to provide loans to all fire-fighting units that seek loans. Rules adopted to implement this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
[PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. BBBBB, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 439, §BBBBB1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 316: ARSON REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT › 25 §2411. Definitions

§2411. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Action.
"Action" includes nonaction or the failure to take action.
[PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Authorized agencies.
"Authorized agencies" means:
A. Attorney General;   [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
B. District attorney responsible for prosecution in the municipality where the fire occurred;   [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
C. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, or any other federal agency, only for the purposes of section 2412;   [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
D. State Fire Marshal;   [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
E. Superintendent of Insurance;   [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
F. United States Attorney's office when authorized or charged with investigation or prosecution of the fire in question, only for the purposes of section 2412.   [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Immune.
"Immune" means that in the absence of fraud or malice, no insurance company or person who furnished information on its behalf to an authorized agency is liable for damages in a civil action or subject to criminal prosecution for furnishing information pursuant to this chapter.
[PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 316: ARSON REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT › 25 §2412. Disclosure of information

§2412. Disclosure of information
1.  Information disclosed.
Any authorized agency investigating a fire loss may, in writing, require the insurance company at interest to release to the requesting agency any or all relevant information or evidence deemed important to the authorized agency, which the company may have in its possession relating to the fire loss in question. This information includes, but is not limited to:
A. History of previous claims made by the insured;   [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
B. Insurance policy information relevant to a fire loss under investigation and any application for that policy;   [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
C. Material relating to the investigation of the fire loss including statements and proof of loss; and   [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
D. Policy premium payment records.   [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Notification.
When an insurance company has reason to believe that a fire loss in which it has an interest was not accidentally caused, it shall, in writing, notify an authorized agency and provide it with information developed from the company's inquiry into the fire loss.
[PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Exchange of information.
The authorized agency provided with information pursuant to this section may release or provide that information to any other authorized agency.
[PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Right to receive upon request.
Any insurance company providing information to an authorized agency pursuant to this section shall have the right, upon request, to receive other information relevant to the fire loss, from such authorized agency, within 30 days.
[PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Immunity.
Any insurance company, or person acting on its behalf, or authorized agency which releases information pursuant to this section, is immune from civil or criminal liability.
[PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 316: ARSON REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT › 25 §2413. Evidence

§2413. Evidence
1.  Confidentiality.
Any authorized agency or insurance company which receives any information pursuant to this chapter shall hold it in confidence and not release the information, except to another authorized agency, until its release is required for a criminal or civil proceeding.
[PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Testimony.
Personnel of any authorized agency may be required to testify by subpoena in any litigation in which the insurance company at interest is named as a party.
[PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 316: ARSON REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT › 25 §2415. Reporting by health care practitioner

§2415. Reporting by health care practitioner
1.  Reasonable cause to suspect; information disclosed.
A health care practitioner, as defined by Title 24, section 2502, subsection 1‑A, who, as a result of the practitioner's examination or treatment of a person for a burn injury, has reasonable cause to suspect that the burn injury was sustained in connection with an act of arson, may report to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The health care practitioner's report may include the name and address of the person examined or treated, the basis for the practitioner's suspicion and other information which, in the judgment of the practitioner, may aid in investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
[PL 1989, c. 267 (NEW).]
2.  Immunity.
A health care practitioner who, acting in good faith in reporting under this section or participating in a related investigation or proceeding, makes a report pursuant to subsection 1 is immune from civil or criminal liability for the act of reporting or participating in a related investigation or proceeding. Good faith does not include instances when a false report is made and the person knows the report is false. Nothing in this section may be construed to bar criminal or civil action regarding perjury.
[PL 1989, c. 267 (NEW).]
3.  Presumption of good faith.
In a proceeding regarding immunity from liability, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a report made under subsection 1 was made in good faith.
[PL 1989, c. 267 (NEW).]
4.  Privileged or confidential communications.
The physician-patient privilege under the Maine Rules of Evidence is abrogated in relation to a report authorized under subsection 1.
[PL 1989, c. 267 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 267 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2431. Restriction of certain occupations in maritime towns (REPEALED)

§2431. Restriction of certain occupations in maritime towns
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 177 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2432. Removal or repair of defective stoves, boilers and the like

§2432. Removal or repair of defective stoves, boilers and the like
On complaint of any citizen that a stove, stovepipe, oven, furnace, boiler or appurtenance is defective, out of repair or so placed in any building as to endanger it or any other building, the Commissioner of Public Safety or municipal officers of any town of not more than 2,000 inhabitants, if satisfied that such complaint is well founded, shall give written notice to the owner or occupant of such building, and if the owner or occupant unnecessarily neglects for 3 days to remove or repair the same effectually, the owner or occupant forfeits not less than $10 nor more than $100.   [PL 1991, c. 198, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 198, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2433. Smoking restrictions (REPEALED)

§2433. Smoking restrictions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 652, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2434. Disposal of lighted matches, cigarettes, etc. (REPEALED)

§2434. Disposal of lighted matches, cigarettes, etc.
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 365, §4 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 545, §16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2435. Kindling fire with intent to injure another

§2435. Kindling fire with intent to injure another
Whoever with intent to injure another causes a fire to be kindled, whereby the property of any other person is injured or destroyed, commits a Class D crime.   [PL 1991, c. 797, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 797, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2436. Time and manner for kindling lawful fires (REPEALED)

§2436. Time and manner for kindling lawful fires
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2436-A. Burning of debris (REPEALED)

§2436-A. Burning of debris
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 365, §5 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 663, §152 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 115 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 504, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2437. Lumber drivers may kindle necessary fires (REPEALED)

§2437. Lumber drivers may kindle necessary fires
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 97, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2438. Extinguishment of camp, cooking or other fires; fines (REPEALED)

§2438. Extinguishment of camp, cooking or other fires; fines
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 43, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2439. Common law remedy preserved

§2439. Common law remedy preserved
The common law right to an action for damages done by fires is not taken away or diminished and it may be pursued notwithstanding the penalties set forth in chapters 313 to 321.   [PL 1979, c. 663, §153 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 622, §83 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A166 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §153 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2440. Penalties; recovery and appropriation

§2440. Penalties; recovery and appropriation
Penalties provided in sections 2432 and 2439 may be recovered by complaint, indictment or civil action, 1/2 to the municipality where the offense is committed and 1/2 to the State.   [PL 1999, c. 652, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 622, §84 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 43, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 533 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §111 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 127, §157 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §5 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 556, §7 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §154 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 652, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2441. Explosives or inflammables; rules (REPEALED)

§2441. Explosives or inflammables; rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 316 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 725, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §265 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 107 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 174, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 785, §7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 135 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 464, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 727, §C6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 652, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2442. Recovery of damages for explosion

§2442. Recovery of damages for explosion
A person injured by the explosion of such articles in the possession of any person contrary to such regulations has an action for damages against such possessor, or against the owner, if cognizant of such neglect.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2443. Search for explosives (REPEALED)

§2443. Search for explosives
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 652, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2444. Transportation of explosives (REPEALED)

§2444. Transportation of explosives
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 728, §23 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 652, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2445. Standards for installing gas appliances (REPEALED)

§2445. Standards for installing gas appliances
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 652, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2446. Approval of certain appliances (REPEALED)

§2446. Approval of certain appliances
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 11, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 652, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2447. Approval of certain compounds

§2447. Approval of certain compounds
No individual, partnership or corporation may sell or offer for sale in this State any type of flame retardant or flame proofing compound, powder or liquid, or any fire extinguisher, or any compound, powder or liquid utilized for fire extinguishing purposes unless such product shall have the approved listing of any nationally recognized laboratory that meets the standards of the National Bureau of Standards, United States Department of Commerce.   [PL 1985, c. 11, §2 (AMD).]
The expense involved in ascertaining if such product shall be approved shall be paid by the individual, partnership or corporation selling or offering the same for sale.
Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both.
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 11, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2447-A. Cellulose fiber insulation standards

§2447-A. Cellulose fiber insulation standards
1.  Prohibition.
No individual, partnership or corporation may sell or offer for sale in this State, in person, by mail or otherwise, any type of cellulose fiber insulation unless that product is either:
A. Certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as meeting ASTME-84, Class I requirements; or   [PL 1977, c. 639, §1 (NEW).]
B. Certified by the Department of Industrial Cooperation, University of Maine System, as meeting requirements comparable to ASTME-84, Class I requirements.   [PL 1985, c. 779, §68 (AMD).]
No individual, partnership or corporation may sell or offer for sale in this State, in person, by mail or otherwise, any cellulose fiber insulation which does not conform to any rule established by the State Fire Marshal under subsection 2. The Department of Industrial Cooperation of the University of Maine System shall not be liable as a result of any damage or injury caused by or arising out of the installation or use of insulation certified by the department.
[PL 1985, c. 779, §68 (AMD).]
2.  Rules.
The State Fire Marshal shall, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, establish rules setting forth standards for cellulose fiber insulation that may be sold in this State. These rules may not be less stringent than current federal specifications for Insulation Thermal: Cellulosic or Wood Fibre, and the rules may exceed the federal standards if, in the judgment of the State Fire Marshal, the action is necessary to protect the health and safety of the public. The State Fire Marshal may incorporate in those rules provisions for testing procedures different from those established by federal specifications if, in the judgment of the State Fire Marshal, these federal tests cannot conveniently be conducted in the State or are not appropriate for use in the State.
[RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §57 (COR).]
3.  Penalty.
Any violation of this section shall be a Class E crime.
[PL 1977, c. 639, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 639, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §68 (AMD). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §57 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2448. Construction permit; when required

§2448. Construction permit; when required
A property owner, agent or representative of the owner may not construct, alter or change the use of any structure to become a public building without first obtaining from the Commissioner of Public Safety or from a municipality designated pursuant to section 2448‑A a permit for that purpose. A request for a permit must be accompanied by a true copy of the plans and specifications for that construction, reconstruction or change of use. The commissioner shall issue a permit only if the plans comply with statutes and lawful rules adopted to reduce fire hazards.   [PL 2009, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]
The term "public building" includes any building or structure constructed, operated or maintained for use by the general public, which includes, but is not limited to, all buildings or portions of buildings used for a schoolhouse, hospital, convalescent, nursing or boarding home to be licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services; theater or other place of public assembly, mercantile occupancy over 3,000 square feet, hotel, motel or business occupancy of 2 or more stories; or any building to be state-owned or state-operated.   [PL 2009, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]
The term "true copy" means an accurate representation by dimensioned plans and specifications of the final construction documents.   [PL 1983, c. 232, §1 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 242, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 208, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 232, §1 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2007, c. 324, §17 (REV). PL 2009, c. 364, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2449. Penalty

§2449. Penalty
Whoever violates the provisions of section 2448 shall be guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 1979, c. 208, §2 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 242, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 208, §2 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2450. Examinations by Department of Public Safety

§2450. Examinations by Department of Public Safety
The Commissioner of Public Safety shall adopt, in accordance with requirements of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, a schedule of fees for the examination of all plans for construction, reconstruction or repairs submitted to the Department of Public Safety. The fee schedule for new construction, reconstruction, repairs or renovations is 1.5/10 of 1% of the cost to construct or reconstruct the portion of the project that is subject to State Fire Marshal review. Except for projects reviewed by a municipality pursuant to section 2448‑A, the fees must be credited to a special revenue account to defray expenses in carrying out this section. Any balance of the fees may not lapse, but must be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purpose in the following fiscal years. For projects reviewed by a municipality that include occupied spaces, a 1¢ fee per square foot must be remitted to the Department of Public Safety and a 4¢ fee per square foot must be paid to the municipality.   [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. MMMMM, §1 (AMD).]
A municipality is prohibited from charging a developer a fee that is in excess of the 4¢ fee per square foot for fire code permits. This limitation does not prohibit a municipality from charging fees for other construction-related permits.   [PL 2009, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 242, §3 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 725, §3 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 788, §111 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 186 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 232, §2 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 410, §X4 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 728, §24 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 358, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 699, §12 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 364, §3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. MMMMM, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2450-A. Surcharge on plan review fee for Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund

§2450-A. Surcharge on plan review fee for Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund
In addition to the fees established in section 2450, a surcharge of 4¢ per square foot of occupied space must be levied on the existing fee schedule for new construction, reconstruction, repairs, renovations or new use for the sole purpose of funding the activities of the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board with respect to the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, established pursuant to Title 10, chapter 1103, the activities of the Division of Building Codes and Standards under chapter 314 and the activities of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community Development under Title 30‑A, section 4451, subsection 3‑A, except that the fee for review of a plan for the renovation of a public school, including the fee established under section 2450, may not exceed $450. Revenue collected from this surcharge must be deposited into the Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund established by section 2374.   [PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 699, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 633, §12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. FF, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. FF, §16 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §13 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2451. Doors of public buildings to open outwards (REPEALED)

§2451. Doors of public buildings to open outwards
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 632, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2452-A. Use of candles

§2452-A. Use of candles
No regulation of the Commissioner of Public Safety shall prohibit the use of candles by any officials of religious or fraternal orders during the course of a religious or fraternal service, which service occurs on the property of said church or fraternal order, provided the said use of candles is properly supervised.   [PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 273 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2453. Fire escapes; appeals (REPEALED)

§2453. Fire escapes; appeals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 632, §11 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 384, §19 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 31, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 258, §1 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 76, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2454. -- inspections (REPEALED)

§2454. -- inspections
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 632, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2455. Notice as to sufficiency of safeguards (REPEALED)

§2455. Notice as to sufficiency of safeguards
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 632, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2456. Failure to comply with orders for safeguards (REPEALED)

§2456. Failure to comply with orders for safeguards
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 632, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2457. Certificate of sufficiency of safeguards; compensation for inspection; return (REPEALED)

§2457. Certificate of sufficiency of safeguards; compensation for inspection; return
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 632, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2458. Certificate to be posted in building (REPEALED)

§2458. Certificate to be posted in building
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 632, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2459. Town officers' refusal to perform duties (REPEALED)

§2459. Town officers' refusal to perform duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 632, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2460. Fines (REPEALED)

§2460. Fines
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 632, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2461. Investigation by state factory inspector or Commissioner of Public Safety (REPEALED)

§2461. Investigation by state factory inspector or Commissioner of Public Safety
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 632, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2462. Plundering at fires as larceny (REPEALED)

§2462. Plundering at fires as larceny
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 24, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2463. Installation of sprinkler systems and smoke, heat or fire detection systems

§2463. Installation of sprinkler systems and smoke, heat or fire detection systems
All new hotels constructed after January 1, 1992 of any type construction having 2 stories or more above grade level, must be protected by a complete approved automatic sprinkler system.   [PL 1991, c. 359 (AMD).]
All high-rise buildings constructed after January 1, 1992 of any type construction must be protected by a complete approved automatic sprinkler system.   [PL 1991, c. 359 (NEW).]
All other hotels having 2 stories or more above grade level must be protected by a complete approved smoke, heat or fire detection system operated by electrical current or powered by batteries by July 1, 1981.   [PL 1991, c. 359 (AMD).]
The Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee shall inspect all systems installed pursuant to this section and shall approve all systems that comply with this section, except that when the hotel is located in a municipality that has a municipal fire department or incorporated volunteer fire department, that department is responsible for the inspection and approval of the system, unless the Commissioner of Public Safety agrees to undertake that responsibility.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §26 (AMD).]
The term "hotel" includes buildings or groups of buildings under the same management in which there are more than 15 sleeping rooms for hire, whether designated as a hotel, inn, club, motel, apartment hotel or by any other name.   [PL 1985, c. 183 (AMD).]
The term "high-rise building" includes any building used for any commercial purpose that is 75 feet or more above grade level.   [PL 1991, c. 359 (NEW).]
Any person or corporation violating this section is guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 1991, c. 359 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 409 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 240 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 622, §85 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 665 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 183 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 359 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 728, §26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2466. Radon standard (REPEALED)

§2466. Radon standard
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 90, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 699, §14 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 261, Pt. A, §13 (AMD). MRSA T. 25 §2466, sub-§5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS › 25 §2467. Retail sale and distribution of novelty lighters prohibited

§2467. Retail sale and distribution of novelty lighters prohibited
1.  Definition.
For purposes of this section, "novelty lighter" means a mechanical or electrical device typically used for lighting cigarettes, cigars or pipes that is designed to appear to be a toy, feature a flashing light or make musical sounds. "Novelty lighter" does not include:
A. A lighter manufactured prior to January 1, 1980;   [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
B. A lighter incapable of being fueled or lacking a device necessary to produce combustion or a flame; or   [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
C. Any mechanical or electrical device primarily used to ignite fuel for fireplaces or for charcoal or gas grills.   [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Prohibition; penalty.
A person may not sell at retail, offer for retail sale or distribute for retail sale or promotion in this State a novelty lighter. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be imposed.
[PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Exception.
The prohibition specified in subsection 2 does not apply to the transportation of novelty lighters through this State or the storage of novelty lighters in a warehouse or distribution center in this State that is closed to the public for purposes of retail sales.
[PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Enforcement.
This section may be enforced by the State Fire Marshal's Office; a state, county or municipal law enforcement officer; or a municipal code enforcement officer.
[PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 318: EXPLOSIVES AND FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter 1: EXPLOSIVES › 25 §2471. Definitions

§2471. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
1.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety.
[PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Explosive.
"Explosive" means any chemical compound, mixture or device that is designed to function by explosion. The term includes, but is not limited to, dynamite, black powder, pellet powder, initiating explosives, detonators, safety fuses, squibs, detonating cords, igniter cords and igniters.
[PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
3.  Magazine.
"Magazine" means a specially constructed building or structure approved for the storage of explosive materials.
[PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
4.  Permit.
"Permit" means the nontransferable permission granted by the commissioner containing one or more of the following endorsements: use, storage and intrastate transportation of explosives.
[PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
5.  Person.
"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, combination of these entities or any other legal entity.
[PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION › Chapter 318: EXPLOSIVES AND FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter 1: EXPLOSIVES › 25 §2472. Explosives; rules

§2472. Explosives; rules
1.  Rules.
The commissioner shall adopt rules, which are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A, necessary for the proper oversight of explosives and the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
[PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Waivers.
The commissioner may waive the requirements of any rule to cover any special circumstances.
[PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
3.  Exceptions.
This section does not apply to:
A. The possession, use, storage or intrastate transportation of 50 pounds or less of smokeless powder or black powder;   [PL 2013, c. 57, §1 (AMD).]
B. The possession, use, storage or intrastate transportation of 10,000 or fewer primers; or   [PL 2013, c. 57, §1 (AMD).]
C. The possession of 5 pounds or less of mixed binary target material for the purpose of sport shooting.   [PL 2013, c. 57, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 57, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 57, §1 (AMD).