Maine § 1691. - Findings and declaration of purpose
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1691. — Findings and declaration of purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1691.. Findings and declaration of purpose
The Legislature finds that adequate measures must be taken to ensure that any threats to the health of the people of the State posed by natural phenomena or the introduction of potentially toxic substances into the environment are identified, appropriately considered and responded to by those responsible for protecting the public's health and environment. [PL 1981, c. 508, §1 (NEW).]
The purpose of this chapter is to create an Environmental Health Program within the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health, which would provide the department with the capability it requires to discharge its responsibilities satisfactorily, and to advise other departments and boards charged with similar or related responsibilities regarding the potential health implications of their actions. [PL 1981, c. 508, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1691. cover?
Section 1691. ("Findings and declaration of purpose") 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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