Maine § 423-A. - Discharge of waste from motor vehicles
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 423-A. — Discharge of waste from motor vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 423-A.. Discharge of waste from motor vehicles
No person, firm, corporation or other legal entity may discharge, spill or permit to be discharged sewage, garbage or other pollutants from motor vehicles or motor vehicle trailers into the inland or coastal waters, or on the ice of the inland or coastal waters, or onto the land in such a manner that the sewage, garbage or other pollutants may fall or be washed into these waters, or in such manner that the drainage from the discharge may flow into these waters. A person who violates the provisions of this section commits a civil violation subject to the provisions of section 349, subsection 2. [PL 1987, c. 163 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 423-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 423-A. cover?
Section 423-A. ("Discharge of waste from motor vehicles") 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 § 423-A.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 423-A." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 423-A. apply to my situation?
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