Maine § 45. - Notice of improper conditions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 45. — Notice of improper conditions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.. Notice of improper conditions
If, upon inspection, the director or any authorized agent of the bureau finds that an employer has violated a requirement of section 561‑A or any rule adopted pursuant to section 565, the director or the authorized agent of the bureau shall immediately issue a citation to the employer. Each citation must be in writing and describe with particularity the nature of the violation, including a reference to the provision of this Title or the rules alleged to have been violated. In addition, the citation must fix a specific time for the abatement of the violation. [PL 2013, c. 473, §3 (AMD).]
Each citation issued under this section, or a copy or copies, must be prominently posted at or near each place where a violation referred to in the citation occurred or existed. In addition, employees must have access to their toxic exposure records or records of employee observation of exposure monitoring and measuring. [PL 2013, c. 473, §3 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 45.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 45. cover?
Section 45. ("Notice of improper conditions") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 45.?
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