Maine § 1317. - Definitions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1317. — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1317.. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1979, c. 730, §2 (NEW).]
1. Discharge. "Discharge" includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, disposing, emptying or dumping onto the land or into the water or ambient air.
2. Hazardous matter. "Hazardous matter" means substances identified by the board under section 1319 that present a present or potential danger to the people of the State or to its natural environment when deposited on land or discharged on or into waters of the State or ambient air.
3. Remove or removal. "Remove" or "removal" means the mitigation of the danger created by hazardous matter by either:
A. Treatment or cleanup of a discharge of hazardous matter; or [PL 1979, c. 730, §2 (NEW).]
B. Any action necessary to prevent or minimize danger from a discharge or threatened discharge. [PL 1979, c. 730, §2 (NEW).]
4. Responsible party. "Responsible party" means the person having care, custody, possession or control of hazardous matter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1317.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1317. cover?
Section 1317. ("Definitions") 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 § 1317.?
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