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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 17. CRIMES
Chapter : Chapter 80. LITTER CONTROL
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Title 17 - §2261. Title
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2261. Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Litter Control Act."
[1971, c. 405, § 1 (new).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2262. Purposes
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2262. Purposes
It is declared and recognized that the proliferation and accumulation of litter discarded throughout this State endangers
the free utilization and enjoyment of a clean and healthful environment by the people and constitutes a public health hazard;
and recognizing that there has been a collective failure on the part of government, business and the public to accept, plan
for and accomplish effective litter control, there is enacted the "Maine Litter Control Act."
[1971, c. 405, § 1 (new).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2263-A. Littering
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2263-A. Littering
1. Prohibited acts. A person may not throw, drop, deposit, discard, dump or otherwise dispose of litter in any manner or amount:
A. In or on public highway, road, street, alley, public right-of-way or other public lands, except in a container or receptacle
or on property that is designated for disposal of garbage and refuse by the State or its agencies or political subdivisions;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §32 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
B. In freshwater lake, river, stream, tidal or coastal water or on ice over the water. When any litter is thrown or discarded
from a watercraft, a person is in violation of this section if that person is:
(1) The operator of the watercraft, unless it is a watercraft being used for the carriage of passengers for hire; or
(2) The person actually disposing of the litter.
This paragraph does not prohibit persons who fish, lobster or otherwise harvest from the water from returning to the water
harvested products, bait and similar materials that naturally originate in the water;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §32 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
C. In or on any private property, unless:
(1) Prior consent of the owner has been given; and
(2) The litter is not a public nuisance or in violation of any state law or local rule;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §32 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
D. From a trailer or vehicle that is constructed, loaded or uncovered in such a way that the load may drop, sift, leak or otherwise
escape. This paragraph applies to vehicles or trailers carrying trash, rubbish or other materials that may be construed as
"litter"; or
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §32 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
E. From a vehicle. When any litter is thrown or discarded from a vehicle, a person is in violation of this section if that
person is:
(1) The operator of the vehicle, unless it is a vehicle being used for the carriage of passengers for hire; or
(2) The person actually disposing of the litter.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §32 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
In addition to any penalty under section 2264-A, violation of this subsection is a traffic infraction under Title 29-A, chapter
23, subchapter VI.
A record of a violation of this subsection must be forwarded to the Secretary of State who, in accordance with Title 29-A,
section 2607, shall add the violation to the department's point system. The violation is counted in determining an individual's
total points under the point system of the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §32 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
2. Commercial purpose presumed. For the purposes of this chapter, if a person dumps litter from a commercial vehicle, that person is presumed to have dumped
the litter for a commercial purpose.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §32 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2263. Definitions
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2263. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §33 (amd).]
1. "Disposable package" or "container" means any and all packages or containers used for the purpose of containing a product
sold or held out for sale for human or animal consumption.
[1971, c. 405, §1 (new).]
1-A. Committee.
[1989, c. 878, Pt. B, §12 (rp).]
1-B. Department. "Department" means the Department of Conservation.
[1975, c. 739, §4 (new).]
1-C. Commercial purpose. "Commercial purpose" means for the purpose of economic gain.
[1989, c. 820, §2 (new).]
1-D. Abandoned ice-fishing shack. "Abandoned ice-fishing shack" means a temporary structure used for ice fishing and left on property not owned by the person
owning the structure without permission of the landowner for more than 15 days after the inland waters on which the shack
or structure was located are closed to ice fishing.
[1993, c. 144, §3 (new).]
2. Litter. "Litter" means all waste materials including, but not limited to, bottles, glass, crockery, cans, scrap metal, junk, paper,
garbage, rubbish, offal, except waste parts or remains resulting from the normal field dressing of lawfully harvested wild
game or the lawful use of waste parts or remains of wild game as bait, feathers, except feathers from live birds while being
transported, abandoned ice-fishing shacks, old automobiles or parts of automobiles or similar refuse, or disposable packages
or containers thrown or deposited as prohibited in this chapter, but not including the wastes of the primary processes of
mining, logging, sawmilling, farming or manufacturing.
[1995, c. 667, Pt. A, §37 (amd).]
3. "Litter receptacle" means a container of suitable size which is clearly identified with a sign, symbol or other device as
a place where the public may dispose of litter.
[1975, c. 739, §5 (amd).]
4. Vehicle. "Vehicle" means every vehicle which is self-propelled and designed for carrying persons or property or which is used for
the transportation of persons, except motorcycles, farm implements and snowmobiles.
[1975, c. 739, §6 (amd).]
4-A. Commercial vehicle. "Commercial vehicle" means a vehicle owned or used by a business, corporation, association, partnership, or the sole proprietorship
of any entity conducting business for a commercial purpose.
[1989, c. 820, §3 (new).]
5. "Person" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or organization of any kind whatsoever.
[1971, c. 405, §1 (new).]
6. "Public place" means any area that is used or held out for use by the public whether or not owned or operated by public
or private interests.
[1971, c. 405, §1 (new).]
7. "Trailer" means any vehicle without motive power, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor
vehicle.
[1971, c. 405, §1 (new).]
8. "Watercraft" means any type of vessel, boat or craft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
[1971, c. 405, §1 (new).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2264-A. Penalties
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2264-A. Penalties
Unless otherwise indicated, a person who disposes of litter in violation of this chapter commits a civil violation for which
the following forfeitures apply.
[1989, c. 820, §5 (new).]
1. Disposal of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter. A person who disposes of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter commits a civil violation for which a fine
of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §34 (amd); Pt X, §2 (aff).]
1-A. Disposal of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter; subsequent offenses. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine
of not less than $200 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §35 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
2. Disposal of more than 15 pounds or more than 27 cubic feet of litter. A person who disposes of more than 15 pounds or more than 27 cubic feet of litter commits a civil violation for which a
fine of not less than $200 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §36 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
2-A. Disposal of more than 15 pounds or more than 27 cubic feet of litter; subsequent offenses. A person who violates subsection 2 after having previously violated subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine
of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §37 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
3. Disposal of more than 500 pounds or more than 100 cubic feet of litter for a commercial purpose. A person who disposes of more than 500 pounds or more than 100 cubic feet of litter for a commercial purpose is subject
to the penalties under Title 38, section 349.
[1989, c. 820, §5 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2264-B. Penalty options
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2264-B. Penalty options
In addition to the fines imposed in section 2264-A, the court may order a person adjudicated to have violated section 2264-A
to:
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §38 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
1. Removal of litter. Remove the litter dumped in violation of section 2264-A;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §39 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
2. Cost of cleanup. Pay the owner of the property treble the owner's cost of clean up or removal of the litter;
[1989, c. 820, §5 (new).]
3. Damages. Pay the person sustaining damages arising out of a violation of this subsection treble the actual damages or $200, whichever
amount is greater, plus the injured party's court costs and attorney's fees if action results in a civil proceeding;
[1989, c. 820, §5 (new).]
4. Public service. Perform public service relating to the removal of litter, or to the restoration of an area polluted by litter, dumped in
violation of section 2264-A; and
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §39 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
5. License suspension. Surrender motor vehicle operator's license for a period not exceeding 30 days. The court may suspend an operator's license
for any violation of section 2264-A that involves the use of a motor vehicle.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §39 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2264-C. Forfeiture
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2264-C. Forfeiture
All conveyances, including aircraft, watercraft, vehicles, vessels, containers or cranes that are used, or attempted to be
used, to dump more than 1,000 pounds or more than 100 cubic feet of litter in violation of section 2264-A are subject to forfeiture
as provided in Title 15, chapter 517.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §40 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
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advice, please consult
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2264. Littering prohibited (REPEALED)
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2264. Littering prohibited (REPEALED)
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
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advice, please consult
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2265. Littering from vehicle prohibited; penalties (REPEALED)
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2265. Littering from vehicle prohibited; penalties (REPEALED)
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
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advice, please consult
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2266. Spillage from vehicle or trailer prohibited (REPEALED)
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2266. Spillage from vehicle or trailer prohibited (REPEALED)
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2267-A. Submerged motor vehicles, snowmobile and motorboats in waters of the State
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2267-A. Submerged motor vehicles, snowmobile and motorboats in waters of the State
The following provisions apply when a motor vehicle is submerged or partially submerged in waters of the State or when a snowmobile
or motorboat is submerged in the inland waters of the State.
[2001, c. 536, §3 (amd).]
1. Definition. When used in this section the term "motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle designed to carry persons or property
or used to transport persons, except snowmobiles and motorboats.
[2001, c. 536, §3 (amd).]
2. Notice of submerged vehicle, snowmobile or motorboat to be given to department. The owner of any motor vehicle that becomes submerged or partially submerged in the waters of the State shall immediately,
by the fastest means of communication, notify the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife of the event and the location
of the vehicle. The owner of a snowmobile or motorboat that becomes submerged in the inland waters of the State for more
than 24 hours shall notify the commissioner as provided in this subsection.
The commissioner shall, upon receiving notice of a submerged or partially submerged vehicle in the waters of the State or
a submerged snowmobile or motorboat in the inland waters of the State, notify the Chief of the State Police, the Commissioner
of Environmental Protection and any municipality or public utility that regulates the uses of the waters as a source of public
water supply pursuant to Title 22, sections 2641 to 2648.
[2001, c. 536, §3 (amd).]
3. Owner legally liable to remove vehicle, snowmobile or motorboat. The owner of the vehicle is legally liable to remove any motor vehicle submerged or partially submerged in the waters of
the State and pay any damages resulting from the submersion or removal. The vehicle must be removed within 30 days of the
submersion or partial submersion or within 30 days of "ice out" in the body of water unless the commissioner determines that
the vehicle creates a health or safety hazard. If the commissioner determines that the vehicle creates a health or safety
hazard the commissioner shall order the owner to remove the vehicle immediately. If the owner fails to remove the vehicle
upon order of the commissioner, the commissioner shall, in writing, request the court to direct the owner to remove the vehicle
immediately. The owner of a snowmobile or motorboat that is submerged in the inland waters of this State for longer than
24 hours shall remove the snowmobile or motorboat in accordance with this subsection.
[2001, c. 536, §3 (amd).]
4. Financial responsibility. A conviction or adjudication of any person for a violation of this section constitutes a violation of state law relative
to motor vehicles to which Title 29-A, chapter 13 applies.
[1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §52 (amd); §153 (aff); Pt. C, §15 (aff).]
5. Penalties. A violation of this section is a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $200 may be adjudged. In addition to a forfeiture,
or instead of a forfeiture, the judge may direct the person convicted to remove the vehicle, snowmobile or motorboat.
[2001, c. 536, §3 (amd).]
6. Rules. The commissioner may, in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375,
promulgate any rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[1981, c. 578 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2267. Littering from watercraft prohibited; penalties (REPEALED)
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2267. Littering from watercraft prohibited; penalties (REPEALED)
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
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advice, please consult
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2268. Enforcement
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2268. Enforcement
Every law enforcement officer in the State, including but not limited to State Police, county sheriffs and their deputies,
municipal police, wardens of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, wardens of the Department of Marine Resources,
rangers of the Bureau of Forestry and liquor inspectors of the Department of Public Safety shall have authority to enforce
this chapter.
[1975, c. 739, § 13 (rpr).]
div> Political subdivisions of the State may offer rewards for information which lead to the conviction of violators of this chapter.
[1975, c. 739, § 13 (rpr).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2269-A. Litter receptacles; selection and placement
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2269-A. Litter receptacles; selection and placement
1. Procure, place and maintain litter receptacles. A person who owns or operates an establishment or public place in which litter receptacles are required by this chapter shall
procure, place and maintain receptacles at the person's own expense in accordance with this chapter.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
2. Required placement. Litter receptacles as defined in section 2263 must be placed at all public places or establishments that serve the public,
including, but not limited to: campgrounds, trailer parks, drive-in restaurants, gasoline service stations, parking lots,
shopping centers, grocery store parking lots, parking lots of major industrial firms, marinas, boat launching areas, boat
moorage and fueling stations, beaches and bathing areas, school grounds and business district sidewalks. The number of receptacles
required is as follows:
A. For a campground or trailer park for transient habitation, one receptacle at each public rest room facility;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
B. For a drive-in restaurant, parking lot, shopping center, grocery store parking lot or parking lot of a major industrial
firm, one receptacle, plus one additional receptacle for each 200 parking spaces in excess of 50 spaces;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
C. For a gasoline service station, one receptacle per gasoline pump island;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
D. For a marina, boat launching area or boat moorage and fueling station, one receptacle at each location;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
E. For a beach or bathing area, one receptacle at each public rest room facility;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
F. For school grounds, one receptacle at each playground area and one at each school bus loading zone; and
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
G. For business district sidewalks, one receptacle per 1,000 feet of sidewalk curbing.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
3. Exception; remote forest campsites. Remote forest campsites operated by the Department of Conservation pursuant to Title 12, chapter 220, subchapter 2, are
not considered public places or establishments that serve the public if they are designated as "carry-in and carry-out" sites
from which users are expected to remove litter and other material upon their departure.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
4. Penalties. A person who operates a business of a type described in this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of $10 for
each violation may be adjudged if that person:
A. Fails to place the litter receptacles on the premises in the numbers required; or
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
B. Fails to comply within 10 days of being notified by registered letter by the Department of Conservation that that person
is in violation.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
Each day a violation continues is a separate offense.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §42 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes 7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2269. Litter receptacles; selection and placement (REPEALED)
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2269. Litter receptacles; selection and placement (REPEALED)
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2270. Responsibility for maintenance of litter receptacles
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2270. Responsibility for maintenance of litter receptacles
Responsibility for the removal of litter from litter receptacles placed at parks, beaches, campgrounds, trailer parks and
other publicly owned public places shall remain upon those state and local agencies performing litter removal, and removal
of litter from litter receptacles placed upon privately owned public places shall remain the responsibility of the owner of
said premises.
[1971, c. 405, § 1 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2271. Local regulations
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2271. Local regulations
Municipalities of this State may adopt more stringent ordinances, laws or regulations dealing with subject matter of this
chapter. Any less restrictive ordinances, laws or regulations now in effect dealing with the subject matter of this chapter
and the minimum standards which it establishes are declared invalid and of no force and superseded by this chapter on September
23, 1971.
[1971, c. 622, § 61 (amd).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2272. Promiscuous dumping prohibited
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2272. Promiscuous dumping prohibited
No person shall deposit household garbage, leaves, clippings, prunings or gardening refuse in any litter receptacle.
[1975, c. 739, §15 (new).]
div> Persons violating the provisions of this section are liable for the same penalties as provided for violation of section 2264-A.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §43 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2273. Penalty warning signs
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2273. Penalty warning signs
Within the limits of its budget, the Department of Transportation may erect one sign within each 100 miles of state highway
mileage in each county, warning motorists of the penalties for littering or asking for their cooperation in keeping the highways
clean. One such sign shall be located within a reasonable distance of all state highway entry points into this State from
other states or countries. If the state highway leads to or from an international border crossing point, the sign shall be
bilingual.
[1975, c. 739, § 15 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2274. Fines, distribution
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2274. Fines, distribution
All fines levied and collected for violations of this chapter shall be distributed as follows:
[1975, c. 739, § 15 (new).]
div> If the fine resulted from a complaint by a law officer of a state agency which receives a major share of its financial support
from dedicated revenue, the fine, less court costs, shall be reimbursed to that agency; or
[1975, c. 739, § 15 (new).]
div> If the fine resulted from a complaint of a law officer of a state agency supported primarily by a General Fund appropriation,
the fine, less court costs, shall be reimbursed to the department to be used in an anti-litter educational program and shall
be in addition to other General Fund money appropriated for that purpose.
[1989, c. 878, Pt. B, §13 (amd).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes 7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2275. Driver license and registration procedures
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2275. Driver license and registration procedures
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles shall include a summary of this chapter with each reregistration and new vehicle operator license
issued.
[1991, c. 837, Pt. A, §45 (amd).]
div> The Bureau of Motor Vehicles shall include a summary of this chapter in the next revision and printing of the driver license
information materials.
[1991, c. 837, Pt. A, §45 (amd).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes 7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17 - §2276. Local regulations
Title 17: CRIMES Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2276. Local regulations
Municipalities of this State may adopt more stringent ordinances, laws or regulations dealing with the subject matter of this
chapter. Any less restrictive ordinances, laws or regulations now in effect dealing with the subject matter of this chapter
and the minimum standards which it establishes are declared invalid and of no force and superseded by this chapter on its
effective date.
[1975, c. 739, § 15 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes 7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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