An Act To Establish the Electromagnetic Field Safety Act

Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA c. 7-B  is enacted to read:

CHAPTER 7-B

ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD SAFETY ACT

§ 771.  Short title

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Electromagnetic Field Safety Act."

§ 772.  Required setback

Beginning October 1, 2013, all new transmission line and electrical installations capable of carrying 5,000 volts or more of electricity must be set back at least 300 feet from residential homes, residential care facilities, hospitals, schools, licensed daycare facilities, playgrounds, youth centers, religious facilities and youth camps.

§ 773.  Rules

The commission shall adopt rules to implement this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.

summary

This bill requires that, beginning October 1, 2013, all new transmission line and electrical installations capable of carrying 5,000 volts or more of electricity must be set back at least 300 feet from residential homes, residential care facilities, hospitals, schools, licensed daycare facilities, playgrounds, youth centers, religious facilities and youth camps.