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38 M.R.S. § 1691 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 643, §2 (NEW).] 1. Alternative. "Alternative" means a substitute process, product, material, chemical, strategy or combination of these that serves a fun…
38 M.R.S. § 1692 Declaration of policy
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It is the policy of the State, consistent with its duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, to reduce exposure of children and other vulnerable populations to chemicals of high concern by substituting safer alternatives when feasible. By enactment of this c…
38 M.R.S. § 1693 Identification of chemicals of concern
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1. Criteria. By January 1, 2010, the department, in concurrence with the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, shall publish a list of chemicals of high concern, referred to after September 1, 2011 as "the list of chemicals of c…
38 M.R.S. § 1693-A Identification of chemicals of high concern
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1. List. By July 1, 2012, the department shall publish a list of no more than 70 chemicals of high concern. The Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in consultation with the department, shall develop the list. To be listed as a…