Maine § 496. - Abatement and control of pollution -- Article VI
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 496. — Abatement and control of pollution -- Article VI, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 496.. Abatement and control of pollution -- Article VI
Each of the signatory states pledges to provide for the abatement of existing pollution and for the control of future pollution of interstate inland and tidal waters as described in Article I, and to put and maintain the waters thereof in a satisfactory condition consistent with the highest classified use of each body of water.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 496.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 496. cover?
Section 496. ("Abatement and control of pollution -- Article VI") 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 § 496.?
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