Whereas, this legislation prohibits the deliberate improper disposal of dangerous or unsafe materials in solid waste facilities; and

Whereas, it is critical to enact this legislation immediately in order to prevent injury resulting from such improper disposal; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 38 MRSA c. 13, sub-c. 2-C is enacted to read:

SUBCHAPTER 2-C

DANGEROUS OR UNSAFE MATERIAL CONTROL

§1316-O.__Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

1.__Dangerous or unsafe material.__"Dangerous or unsafe material" means any substance or material that might present a dangerous or unsafe situation, including, but not limited to:

A.__Pressure tanks such as propane tanks;

B.__Flammable liquids or solids; and

C.__Explosive materials such as dynamite or fireworks.

§1316-P.__Prohibition; penalties

A person commits a Class E crime if, with respect to any dangerous or unsafe material that the person knows has been so identified or knows may be dangerous or unsafe, that person knowingly:

1.__Conceals.__Conceals that material by placing it inside other waste material or covering it with other waste material; and