CHAPTER 406

H.P. 1151 - L.D. 1633

An Act To Prohibit the Disposal of Dangerous and Unsafe

Material in Solid Waste Facilities

Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

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