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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1457. Emergency situations (REPEALED)

§1457. Emergency situations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 447 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 397, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1458. Reports (REPEALED)

§1458. Reports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 447 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 377, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 397, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1459. Regulations (REPEALED)

§1459. Regulations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 447 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 479, §4 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 397, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1459-A. Appeal (REPEALED)

§1459-A. Appeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 479, §5 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 397, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1460. Information (REPEALED)

§1460. Information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 447 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 397, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1461. Penalties (REPEALED)

§1461. Penalties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 447 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 377, §4 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 189, §8 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 397, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1462. Exemptions (REPEALED)

§1462. Exemptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 447 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 189, §9 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 397, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1463. Right of entry (REPEALED)

§1463. Right of entry
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 447 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 189, §10 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 397, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1464. Cooperation (REPEALED)

§1464. Cooperation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 447 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 397, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1465. Enforcement (REPEALED)

§1465. Enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 447 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 479, §6 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 397, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1466. Subpoenas (REPEALED)

§1466. Subpoenas
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 189, §11 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 397, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-A. Purpose and policy

§1471-A. Purpose and policy
For the purpose of assuring to the public the benefits to be derived from the safe, scientific and proper use of chemical pesticides while safeguarding the public health, safety and welfare, and for the further purpose of protecting natural resources of the State, it is declared to be the policy of the State of Maine to regulate the sale and application of chemical insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and other chemical pesticides.   [PL 2011, c. 510, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 542, §§1,3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 510, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-E. Aquatic application, permit required

§1471-E. Aquatic application, permit required
No person shall apply or cause to be applied a pesticide to the waters of the State without obtaining a waste discharge license from the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, Article 2.   [PL 1979, c. 281, §1 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 20, §4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 281, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-F. Critical areas

§1471-F. Critical areas
No person shall apply pesticides to any area of the State which the board has determined to be a critical area, except to the extent such application is within the limits prescribed by the board in establishing the area.   [PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-G. Reports

§1471-G. Reports
1.  Pesticide dealers to maintain certain records.
All pesticide dealers shall maintain records of pesticide distribution for a period of at least 2 years and shall provide such reports and information as the board may, by regulation, require.
[PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Applicators and firms to maintain certain records.
All commercial applicators and spray contracting firms shall maintain, for a period of at least 2 years, records indicating the type and amount of pesticide used, the area of use and such other information as the board may require. Said applicators and firms shall provide such information, notification and reports as the board, by regulation, may require.
[PL 1983, c. 819, Pt. A, §50 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 819, §A50 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-H. Inspection

§1471-H. Inspection
Upon presentation of appropriate credentials, the chair or any member of the board or any authorized employee or consultant of the board may enter upon any public or private premises at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting any equipment, device or apparatus used in applying pesticides; inspecting storage and disposal areas; inspecting or investigating complaints of injury to persons or land from pesticides; observing the use and application of pesticides; sampling pesticides in use or storage; and sampling pesticide residues on crops, foliage, soil, water or elsewhere in the environment. Upon denial of access to the board or its agents, the board or its agents may seek an appropriate search warrant in a court of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, a board member or any authorized employee or consultant of the board may enter public or private premises without notification if an emergency exists. The need to take a residue sample in a timely manner constitutes an emergency under this section.   [PL 1989, c. 841, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 841, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-I. Enforcement (REPEALED)

§1471-I. Enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 644, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-J. Penalties

§1471-J. Penalties
A person who violates any provision of this chapter or any order, rule, decision, certificate or license issued by the board or commits any act constituting a ground for revocation, except acts punishable under section 1471‑D, subsection 8, paragraphs A and H, commits a civil violation subject to the penalties established in Title 7, section 616‑A.   [PL 1989, c. 841, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 623, §26A (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §§91,92 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 841, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-K. Appeal

§1471-K. Appeal
Any person aggrieved by any action of the board may obtain a review thereof by filing in the Superior Court, within 30 days of notice of the action, a written petition praying that the action of the board be set aside. A copy of such petition shall forthwith be delivered to the board, and within 30 days thereafter the board shall certify and file in the court a transcript of evidence received, whereupon the court shall have jurisdiction to affirm, set aside or modify the action of the board, except that the findings of the board as to the facts, if supported by substantial evidence, shall be conclusive.   [PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-L. Subpoenas

§1471-L. Subpoenas
The board may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and production of such books, documents and records anywhere in the State in any hearing affecting the authority or privilege granted by a license or permit issued under this chapter, as may be relevant to proceedings of the board. If any person refuses to obey a subpoena issued by the board under this section, the board may apply to any Justice of the Superior Court for an order compelling such person to comply with the requirements of the subpoena. Such justice may issue such order and may punish failure to obey the same as a contempt thereof.   [PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-N. Chemical control of vertebrate animals (REPEALED)

§1471-N. Chemical control of vertebrate animals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 65 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 187 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 393, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-O. Exercise of powers by Board of Pesticides Control

§1471-O. Exercise of powers by Board of Pesticides Control
The powers established under the Maine Pesticide Control Act of 1975, Title 7, chapter 103, subchapter II‑A, shall be exercised by the Board of Pesticides Control established by section 1471‑B.   [PL 1981, c. 112, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 112, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-P. Storage of illegal and obsolete pesticides

§1471-P. Storage of illegal and obsolete pesticides
1.  Board to accept illegal and obsolete pesticides.
Within the limits of resources made available to it for the storage or disposal of illegal and obsolete pesticides purchased for use in Maine, the board shall accept, store and dispose of pesticides from persons who purchased them with the intent of applying them.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. S, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Board may adopt rules and fees.
The board may adopt any rules necessary to implement this section, including rules limiting the quantity and nature of pesticides it accepts for storage or disposal. The board may adopt and charge fees for storage or disposal of pesticides presented to it where the amount of pesticides, or special treatments necessary for safe storage or disposal, will require a substantial cost to the board; provided, that the fees charged are close to the actual cost incurred by the board.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. S, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §S1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-Q. Return and disposal of limited and restricted use pesticide containers (REPEALED)

§1471-Q. Return and disposal of limited and restricted use pesticide containers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 542, §§2,3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 54, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 510, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-R. Notification and monitoring (REPEALED)

§1471-R. Notification and monitoring
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 819, Pt. A, §54 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV). PL 2015, c. 58, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-S. Requirement for spotters and monitors (REPEALED)

§1471-S. Requirement for spotters and monitors
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 819, §A54 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 58, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-T. Exemption (REPEALED)

§1471-T. Exemption
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 819, §A54 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 58, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-U. Municipal ordinances

§1471-U. Municipal ordinances
1.  Centralized listing.
The Board of Pesticides Control shall maintain for informational purposes, for the entire State, a centralized listing of municipal ordinances that specifically apply to pesticide storage, distribution or use.
[PL 1989, c. 93, §1 (RPR).]
2.  Existing ordinances.
The clerk of any municipality which, on the effective date of this section, has an ordinance to be listed under subsection 1 shall file a copy of that ordinance with the board by December 31, 1988.
[PL 1989, c. 93, §1 (RPR).]
3.  New ordinances.
The clerk of the municipality shall provide the board with notice and a copy of any ordinance to be listed under subsection 1 at least 7 days prior to the meeting of the legislative body or the public hearing at which adoption of the ordinance will be considered. The clerk shall notify the board within 30 days after adoption of the ordinance.
[PL 1989, c. 93, §1 (RPR).]
4.  Intent.
It is the intent of this section to provide information on municipal ordinances. This section shall not affect municipal authority to enact ordinances.
[PL 1989, c. 93, §1 (RPR).]
5.  Failure to file.
For any ordinance which is not filed with the board, with notice given to the board in accordance with this section, which is otherwise valid under the laws of this State, any provision that specifically applies to storage, distribution or use of pesticides shall be considered void and of no effect after the deadline for filing and until the board is given proper notice and the ordinance is filed with the board.
[PL 1989, c. 93, §1 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 702, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 723, §§4,6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 93, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-V. Local participation

§1471-V. Local participation
l.  Representation.
When the board, under section 1471‑M, considers the designation of a critical area or the establishment of a pesticide management plan for a critical area, the municipal officers of any affected municipality, or county commissioners in the case of unorganized territories, shall be given the opportunity to select a local representative to serve as an additional board member. For a given action, there shall be only one local representative who shall represent the affected municipality or unorganized territory.
[PL 1987, c. 702, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Participation and voting procedure.
A local representative appointed under this section may participate officially and vote in deliberations on the designation of a critical area or on the establishment of a pesticide management plan only for a critical area which is in the municipality or unorganized territory represented. A local representative may participate on the board until final designation of the critical area or final establishment of the pesticide management plan, including any administrative or judicial appeals. When the board considers a proposed critical area or pesticide management plan that affects more than one municipality, the board shall take separate action on the portion in each municipality.
[PL 1987, c. 702, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Compensation.
Local representatives shall be reimbursed only for expenses as regular board members during the period of their service, to be paid by the board.
[PL 1987, c. 702, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 702, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-X. State policy; public and private initiatives to minimize reliance on pesticides

§1471-X. State policy; public and private initiatives to minimize reliance on pesticides
It is the policy of the State to work to find ways to use the minimum amount of pesticides needed to effectively control targeted pests in all areas of application. The agencies of the State involved in the regulation or use of pesticides shall promote the principles and the implementation of integrated pest management and other science-based technology to minimize reliance on pesticides while recognizing that outbreaks of disease, insects and other pests will necessitate fluctuations in pesticide use. These agencies, in cooperation with private interest groups, shall work to educate pesticide users and the general public in the proper use of pesticides and to determine other actions needed to accomplish the state policy.   [PL 1997, c. 389, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 389, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-Y. Notification of outdoor pesticides application using aircraft or air-carrier equipment (REPEALED)

§1471-Y. Notification of outdoor pesticides application using aircraft or air-carrier equipment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 378, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 584, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-Z. Registry of property requiring notification for pesticides applications (REPEALED)

§1471-Z. Registry of property requiring notification for pesticides applications
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 378, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 584, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 332, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-AA. Awareness of outdoor pesticides applications; role of the board (REPEALED)

§1471-AA. Awareness of outdoor pesticides applications; role of the board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 584, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 332, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL › 22 §1471-BB. Refund of deposits (REPEALED)

§1471-BB. Refund of deposits
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 510, §4 (NEW). MRSA T. 22 §1471-BB (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 259: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES (REPEALED) › 22 §1481. Reports from physicians (REPEALED)

§1481. Reports from physicians
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 304, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 259: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES (REPEALED) › 22 §1482. Lead poisoning (REPEALED)

§1482. Lead poisoning
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 304, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 259: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES (REPEALED) › 22 §1483. Penalty; prosecutions (REPEALED)

§1483. Penalty; prosecutions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 304, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 259-A: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE REPORTING (REPEALED) › 22 §1491. Occupational disease reporting (REPEALED)

§1491. Occupational disease reporting
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 452, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 270, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. UU, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 259-A: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE REPORTING (REPEALED) › 22 §1492. Occupational disease reporting system (REPEALED)

§1492. Occupational disease reporting system
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 452, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 816, §KK18 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A68 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. UU, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 259-A: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE REPORTING (REPEALED) › 22 §1493. Duties of health care providers, health care facilities and medical laboratories (REPEALED)

§1493. Duties of health care providers, health care facilities and medical laboratories
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 452, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2011, c. 337, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. UU, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 259-A: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE REPORTING (REPEALED) › 22 §1494. Confidentiality (REPEALED)

§1494. Confidentiality
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 452, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 337, §2 (RPR). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. UU, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 259-A: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE REPORTING (REPEALED) › 22 §1495. Training (REPEALED)

§1495. Training
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 816, §KK19 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. UU, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 260: CONSENT OF MINORS FOR HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1501. Definitions

§1501. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
1.  Health care practitioner.
"Health care practitioner" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 24, section 2502, subsection 1‑A.
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
1-A.  Health care.
"Health care" means any care, treatment, service or procedure to maintain, diagnose or otherwise affect an individual's physical or mental condition.
[PL 2015, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Health care provider.
"Health care provider" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 24, section 2502, subsection 2.
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Minor.
"Minor" means a person under 18 years of age.
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Surrogate.
"Surrogate" means:
A. An adult who is not a parent or legal guardian but who is related to a minor by blood, marriage or adoption and with whom the minor resides and from whom the minor receives the ongoing care and support expected of a parent. "Surrogate" does not include a person to whom a parent has delegated parental authority to consent to the minor's medical treatment through a power of attorney or other written instrument; or   [PL 2015, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]
B. If an adult relative described in paragraph A does not exist, an adult to whom a parent or legal guardian has not delegated parental authority through a power of attorney or other written instrument with whom the minor resides and from whom the minor receives the ongoing care and support expected of a parent.   [PL 2015, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 444, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 260: CONSENT OF MINORS FOR HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1502. Consent

§1502. Consent
In addition to the ability to consent to treatment for health services as provided in sections 1823 and 1908 and Title 32, sections 2595, 3292, 3817, 6221 and 7004, a minor may consent to treatment for substance use disorder or for emotional or psychological problems.   [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §70 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §70 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 260: CONSENT OF MINORS FOR HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1502-A. Consent to give blood

§1502-A. Consent to give blood
A minor may consent to give blood if the minor is at least 17 years of age, notwithstanding any other provision of law.   [PL 1999, c. 10, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 10, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 260: CONSENT OF MINORS FOR HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1503. Authority

§1503. Authority
A minor may give consent to all medical, mental, dental and other health counseling and services if the minor:   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
1.  Living separately; independent of parental support.
Is living separately from parents or a legal guardian and is independent of parental support. A minor may prove that the minor meets the requirements of this subsection with documentation including, but not limited to:
A. A written statement affirming that the minor is living separately from parents or a legal guardian and is independent of parental support signed by:
(1) A director or designee of a governmental or nonprofit agency that receives public or private funding to provide services to homeless persons;
(2) A local education agency liaison for homeless children and youth designated pursuant to 42 United States Code, Section 11432(g)(1)(J)(ii) or a school social worker or counselor; or
(3) An attorney representing the minor in any legal matter;   [PL 2019, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]
B. A copy of a protection from abuse complaint or a temporary order or final order of protection against the minor's parent or legal guardian; or   [PL 2019, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]
C. Proof of filing a petition for emancipation pursuant to Title 15, section 3506‑A;   [PL 2019, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 206, §1 (RPR).]
2.  Married.
Is or was legally married;
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Armed Forces.
Is or was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; or
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Emancipated.
Has been emancipated by the court pursuant to Title 15, section 3506‑A.
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
A health care practitioner who obtains documentation that meets the requirements of this section prior to providing medical, mental, dental or other health counseling or services to a minor pursuant to this section is immune from any civil or criminal liability based on the health care practitioner's determination to provide services, except that a health care practitioner may be held liable for the health care practitioner's gross negligence or willful or wanton acts or omissions.   [PL 2019, c. 206, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 206, §§1, 2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 260: CONSENT OF MINORS FOR HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1503-A. Authority for consent by a surrogate

§1503-A. Authority for consent by a surrogate
1.  Consent by a surrogate; notice of need for health care.
A surrogate may give consent for health care for a minor except that a surrogate may not withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment or deny surgery, procedures or other interventions that are life-saving and medically necessary. The existence of a surrogate does not affect the ability of a minor to give consent as otherwise provided by law. Before the surrogate may give consent, the surrogate must make a reasonable good faith attempt to inform the minor's parents or legal guardian of the minor's need for health care and the parents' right to make those decisions. If parental notification is not required by other provisions of law, the surrogate is not required to inform or attempt to inform the minor's parents or legal guardian.
[PL 2015, c. 444, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Notice of health care received.
Unless parental notification is not required by other provisions of law, a surrogate giving consent pursuant to subsection 1 shall make a reasonable good faith attempt to inform the minor's parents or legal guardian of the health care that the minor received. A health care practitioner or health care provider who provides health care pursuant to this section shall inform the minor's surrogate of this obligation. The sending of correspondence by regular mail, e-mail, texting, posting to a personal website or other written means of communication to the last known address or contacting by telephone using the last known telephone number of the minor's parents or legal guardian, whichever means the surrogate believes to be the most effective way to ensure actual notification, is deemed a reasonable good faith attempt to provide notice for purposes of this subsection.
[PL 2015, c. 444, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A surrogate who makes decisions for a minor knowing that the decisions are prohibited by subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2015, c. 444, §2 (NEW).]
B. A person who knowingly acts as a surrogate for a minor without meeting the definition of "surrogate" in section 1501, subsection 4 commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2015, c. 444, §2 (NEW).]
C. A surrogate who fails to attempt to give notice as required in subsection 1 or 2 commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2015, c. 444, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 444, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 444, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 260: CONSENT OF MINORS FOR HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1504. Good faith reliance on consent

§1504. Good faith reliance on consent
1.  Reliance on minor's consent.
A health care practitioner or health care provider who takes reasonable steps to ascertain that a minor is authorized to consent to health care as authorized in section 1503 and who subsequently renders health care in reliance on that consent is not liable for failing to have secured consent of the minor's parents or legal guardian prior to providing health care to the minor.
[PL 2015, c. 444, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Reliance on surrogate's consent.
Recovery is not allowed against any health care practitioner or health care provider upon the grounds that the health care was rendered without informed consent if consent is given by the minor's surrogate pursuant to section 1503‑A and the health care practitioner or provider acts with good faith reliance on that consent.
[PL 2015, c. 444, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 444, §3 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 260: CONSENT OF MINORS FOR HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1505. Confidentiality; notification

§1505. Confidentiality; notification
1.  Confidentiality.
Except as otherwise provided by law, a minor who may consent to health care services, as provided in this chapter or by other provision of law, is entitled to the same confidentiality afforded to adults.
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Parental notification.
A health care practitioner or health care provider may notify the parent or guardian of a minor who has sought health care under this chapter if, in the judgment of the practitioner or provider, failure to inform the parent or guardian would seriously jeopardize the health of the minor or would seriously limit the practitioner's or provider's ability to provide treatment.
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 260: CONSENT OF MINORS FOR HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1506. Financial responsibility

§1506. Financial responsibility
Unless the parent or guardian expressly agrees to assume full or partial responsibility, a minor who consents to health care services as provided in this chapter is responsible for the costs of those services. A minor may not be denied benefits or services to which the minor is entitled from a health care practitioner, health care provider, insurer or public agency because the minor has given the consent for those services as provided in this chapter.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 260: CONSENT OF MINORS FOR HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1507. Consent for sexual assault forensic examination

§1507. Consent for sexual assault forensic examination
Notwithstanding the limitations set forth in section 1503 or the existence of a surrogate described in section 1503‑A, a minor may consent to health services associated with a sexual assault forensic examination to collect evidence after an alleged sexual assault.   [PL 2015, c. 444, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 90, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 444, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 260-A: SETTLEMENT FUNDS › 22 §1512. Trust Fund for a Healthy Maine established (REPEALED)

§1512. Trust Fund for a Healthy Maine established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 401, §V1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 358, §Q5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 261: PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS › 22 §1521. Care of infants after birth (REPEALED)

§1521. Care of infants after birth
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 848, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 261: PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS › 22 §1522. Detection of mental retardation (REPEALED)

§1522. Detection of mental retardation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 224 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 848, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 261-A: PREVENTION OF HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS › 22 §1531. Care of infants after birth

§1531. Care of infants after birth
1.  Prophylactic ophthalmic ointment and reporting requirement.
Every physician, midwife or nurse in charge shall instill or cause to be instilled into the eyes of an infant within 24 hours after its birth prophylactic ophthalmic ointment. If one or both eyes of an infant become reddened or inflamed at any time within 4 weeks after birth, the midwife, nurse or person having charge of the infant shall report the condition of the eyes at once to the infant's primary care provider licensed under Title 32, chapter 36 or 48.
[PL 2019, c. 613, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Vitamin K injection.
Every physician, midwife or nurse in charge shall administer 0.5 or 1 milligram, based on the infant's weight, of vitamin K to an infant intramuscularly within 6 hours after the infant's birth.
[PL 2019, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Rulemaking.
The department shall adopt rules to implement this section, including, but not limited to, creating and making publicly available a brochure about the medical benefits and risks of administering the prophylactic ophthalmic ointment and vitamin K injection, and providing a form on which a parent can refuse the prophylactic ophthalmic ointment or vitamin K injection for the infant of that parent.
[PL 2019, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 848, §2 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 426, §1 (RPR). PL 2019, c. 613, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 261-A: PREVENTION OF HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS › 22 §1534. Cytomegalovirus screening

§1534. Cytomegalovirus screening
1.  Cytomegalovirus screening.
The department shall establish a cytomegalovirus screening program for newborn infants.
[PL 2021, c. 698, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Religious objection exemption.
The department may not require that a newborn infant be tested for the presence of cytomegalovirus if the parents of that infant object on the grounds that a test conflicts with their religious tenets and practices.
[PL 2021, c. 698, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Report.
A health care provider that tests or causes to be tested a newborn infant pursuant to this section shall report to the department aggregate data, including the number of infants born, the number tested for cytomegalovirus, the results of the screening and testing and the type of screening sample used.
[PL 2021, c. 698, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Public education.
The department shall provide public educational resources to pregnant individuals and individuals who may become pregnant that include information regarding the incidence of cytomegalovirus, the transmission of cytomegalovirus during and before pregnancy, birth defects caused by congenital cytomegalovirus, methods of diagnosing congenital cytomegalovirus, available preventive measures and resources for the family of an infant born with congenital cytomegalovirus. The department may solicit and accept the assistance of relevant medical associations or community resources to develop, promote and distribute the public educational resources.
[PL 2021, c. 698, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Rulemaking.
The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. In developing rules to implement the requirements of this section, the department shall convene a group of medical professionals to advise on best practices in congenital cytomegalovirus screening.
[PL 2021, c. 698, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 698, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 262: SMOKING › 22 §1541. Definitions

§1541. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1993, c. 342, §1 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 342, §9 (AFF).]
1.  Designated smoking area.
"Designated smoking area" means an enclosed area designated as a place for smoking. A designated area must be designed to prevent smoke escaping from the designated area into a public place.
[PL 2005, c. 257, §1 (AMD).]
1-A.  Electronic smoking device.
"Electronic smoking device" means a device used to deliver nicotine or any other substance intended for human consumption that may be used by a person to simulate smoking through inhalation of vapor or aerosol from the device, including, without limitation, a device manufactured, distributed, marketed or sold as an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic pipe, electronic hookah or so-called vape pen.
[PL 2015, c. 318, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Enclosed area.
"Enclosed area" means a space between a floor and a ceiling that is demarcated on all sides by walls, windows, shutters, doors or passageways. A partition, partial wall or office divider is a demarcation of an enclosed area if it extends from the floor to within 4 feet of the ceiling or from the ceiling to within 4 feet of the floor.
[PL 2005, c. 257, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Private office.
[PL 2005, c. 338, §1 (RP).]
4.  Public place.
"Public place" means any place not open to the sky into which the public is invited or allowed. Except as provided in section 1542, subsection 2, paragraph J, a private residence is not a public place.
[PL 2003, c. 493, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 493, §14 (AFF).]
5.  Restaurant.
[PL 2003, c. 493, §3 (RP); PL 2003, c. 493, §14 (AFF).]
6.  Smoking.
"Smoking" includes carrying or having in one's possession a lighted or heated cigarette, cigar or pipe or a lighted or heated tobacco or plant product intended for human consumption through inhalation whether natural or synthetic in any manner or in any form. "Smoking" includes the use of an electronic smoking device.
[PL 2015, c. 318, §2 (AMD).]
7.  Tobacco specialty store.
"Tobacco specialty store" means a retail business under 2,000 square feet in which at least 60% of the business's gross revenue for the last calendar year was derived from the sale of tobacco or tobacco-related products.
[PL 2005, c. 223, §1 (NEW).]
8.  Waterpipe or hookah.
"Waterpipe" or "hookah" means a device used for smoking tobacco that consists of a tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water.
[PL 2007, c. 180, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 342, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 342, §9 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 54, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 493, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 493, §14 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 223, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 257, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 338, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 180, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 318, §§1, 2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 262: SMOKING › 22 §1543. Posting signs

§1543. Posting signs
Signs must be posted conspicuously in buildings where smoking is regulated by this chapter. Designated areas must have signs that read "Smoking Permitted" with letters at least one inch in height. Places where smoking is prohibited must have signs that read "No Smoking" with letters at least one inch in height or the international symbol for no smoking.   [PL 1993, c. 342, §1 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 342, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 342, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 342, §9 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 262: SMOKING › 22 §1544. Retaliation prohibited

§1544. Retaliation prohibited
A person may not discharge, refuse to hire, discipline or otherwise retaliate against any person who pursues any remedy available to enforce the requirements of this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 257, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 342, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 342, §9 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 257, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 262: SMOKING › 22 §1545. Penalty

§1545. Penalty
A person who violates any provision of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of $100 may be adjudged, except that a fine of up to $1,500 may be adjudged for each violation of this chapter in cases when a person engages in a pattern of conduct that demonstrates a lack of good faith in complying with this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 257, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 342, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 342, §9 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 257, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 262: SMOKING › 22 §1546. Tobacco Tax Relief Fund (REPEALED)

§1546. Tobacco Tax Relief Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 560, §A1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 560, §A5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 643, §T2 (RP). PL 1997, c. 643, §T6 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 750, §D1 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 262: SMOKING › 22 §1547. Tobacco specialty store; entry prohibited for persons under 18 years of age

§1547. Tobacco specialty store; entry prohibited for persons under 18 years of age
A person under 18 years of age is prohibited from entering a business licensed as a tobacco specialty store unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, regardless of whether smoking is allowed in that store.   [PL 2005, c. 223, §3 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §1547. Enforcement (As enacted by PL 2005, c. 257, §8 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 22, SECTION 1548)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2005, c. 1, §5 (RAL). PL 2005, c. 223, §3 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 257, §8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 262: SMOKING › 22 §1548. Enforcement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 1547)

§1548. Enforcement
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 1547)
The Attorney General may bring an action to enforce this chapter in District Court or Superior Court and may seek injunctive relief, including a preliminary or final injunction, and fines, penalties and equitable relief and may seek to prevent or restrain actions in violation of this chapter by a person or any person controlling such person.   [RR 2005, c. 1, §5 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2005, c. 1, §5 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 262: SMOKING › 22 §1549. Smoking in vehicles when minor under 16 years of age is present (REPEALED)

§1549. Smoking in vehicles when minor under 16 years of age is present
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 591, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 591, §2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 165, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 262: SMOKING › 22 §1550. Smoking in outdoor eating areas

§1550. Smoking in outdoor eating areas
1.  Definition.
As used in this section, "outdoor eating area" means a patio, deck or other property that is partially enclosed or open to the sky that is permitted for outdoor eating or drinking under the control of an eating establishment, as defined in section 2491, subsection 7, as long as food or drink is served by the eating establishment to the public for consumption on the premises.
[PL 2009, c. 140, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Smoking prohibited.
Smoking is prohibited in an outdoor eating area if the outdoor eating area or any portion thereof is open and available for dining and beverage service.
[PL 2009, c. 140, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Notification; request for compliance.
An eating establishment with an outdoor eating area shall post signs in accordance with section 1543, notify its patrons of the prohibition on smoking in outdoor eating areas and request that all persons within an outdoor eating area comply with this section.
[PL 2009, c. 140, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 140, §2 (NEW).