Maine § 1320-A. - Inspection of dwellings by department
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1320-A. — Inspection of dwellings by department, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1320-A.. Inspection of dwellings by department
Except in the case of an owner-occupied, single-family residence, the department shall within 30 days inspect all dwelling units in a dwelling when: [PL 1999, c. 276, §12 (AMD).]
1. Lead poisoning found. A case of lead poisoning has been found in any dwelling unit within the dwelling; or
2. Lead-based substances. Lead-based substances have been found in any dwelling unit within the dwelling.
The department may, at its discretion, inspect an owner-occupied single-family residence whenever a lead-poisoned child has been identified as residing in or receiving care in that residence. [PL 1999, c. 276, §12 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 1320-A. ("Inspection of dwellings by department") 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.
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