Maine § 347-C. - Right of inspection and entry
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 347-C. — Right of inspection and entry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 347-C.. Right of inspection and entry
Employees and agents of the department may: [PL 2017, c. 137, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]
1. Property. Enter any property at reasonable hours in order to inspect the property to take samples, inspect records relevant to any regulated activity or conduct tests as appropriate to determine compliance with any laws administered by the department or the terms and conditions of any order, regulation, license, permit, approval or decision of the commissioner or of the board; and
2. Buildings. Enter any building with the consent of the property owner, occupant or agent, or pursuant to an administrative search warrant, in order to inspect the property or structure, including the premises of an industrial user of a publicly owned treatment works, and to take samples, inspect records relevant to any regulated activity or conduct tests as appropriate to determine compliance with any laws administered by the department or the terms and conditions of any order, regulation, license, permit, approval or decision of the commissioner or of the board.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 347-C.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 347-C. cover?
Section 347-C. ("Right of inspection and entry") 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 § 347-C.?
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