Maine § 1320. - Inspection of dwelling units and child-occupied facilities by department
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1320. — Inspection of dwelling units and child-occupied facilities by department, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1320.. Inspection of dwelling units and child-occupied facilities by department
Any authorized representative of the department, upon presenting the appropriate credentials to the owner or occupant, or a representative of either, may inspect any dwelling unit or child-occupied facility at reasonable times for the purpose of ascertaining the presence of lead-based substances, and may remove samples or objects necessary for laboratory analysis. Inspections may be made only when there are reasonable grounds to suspect that there are lead-based substances in or upon the exposed surfaces of any dwelling unit or child-occupied facility, or upon the request of either the owner or the occupant with whom children reside, or when a case of lead poisoning has been reported. [PL 1999, c. 276, §11 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1320.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1320. cover?
Section 1320. ("Inspection of dwelling units and child-occupied facilities 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.
How do I cite Maine § 1320.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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