Results of testing; confidentiality

12 M.R.S. § 6085-C, under GENERAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES.

12 M.R.S. § 6085-C

1. Results of testing confidential. Except as provided in subsection 2, the results of testing of a sample collected pursuant to section 6085‑B are confidential.

2. Exceptions; disclosure permitted. The department may disclose the results of testing of a sample collected pursuant to section 6085‑B:

A. When the department determines that the release of the results of testing of a sample is necessary to protect public health; [PL 2025, c. 672, §11 (NEW).]

B. To the Bureau of Marine Patrol when the results of testing of a sample is necessary for enforcement purposes; and [PL 2025, c. 672, §11 (NEW).]

C. When the department relies on the results of testing of a sample to consider a renewal application of a lease or license issued under this subchapter or initiate revocation of a lease or license issued under this subchapter.