38 M.R.S. § 967 Enforcement, Inspection and Penalties For Violations

• Library: Maine Revised Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 486
• Year: 2023
• Citation: 38 M.R.S. § 967

1.Effect of standards, rules and orders. Standards, rules and orders issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter have the force and effect of law.

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. W, §8 (NEW) ; 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]

2.Conformance required. A person may not undertake development except in conformance with this chapter and the standards, rules and orders issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter. Real estate or personal property may not exist or be used in violation of this chapter or the standards, rules and orders issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter.

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. W, §8 (NEW) ; 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]

3.Ensuring compliance; access. For the purposes of inspection and to ensure compliance with this chapter and standards, rules and orders issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter, commission members, staff, consultant personnel and designated municipal officials may conduct such investigations, examinations, tests and site evaluations determined necessary to verify information presented to the commission and may obtain access to any lands and structures subject to this chapter.

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. W, §8 (NEW) ; 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]

4.Violations. A person who violates a provision of this chapter or of standards, rules and orders issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 for each day of the violation may be adjudged. In addition, the person's permit, certificate of compliance or variance issued by the commission is subject to revocation.