83 chapters · 202 sections in this title.
17 M.R.S. § 2261 Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Litter Control Act."
17 M.R.S. § 2262 Purposes
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It is declared and recognized that the proliferation and accumulation of litter discarded throughout this State endangers the free utilization and enjoyment of a clean and healthful environment by the people and constitutes a public health hazard; and recognizing that there has b…
17 M.R.S. § 2263 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §33 (AMD).] 1. "Disposable package" or "container" means any and all packages or containers used for the purpose of containing a product sold…
17 M.R.S. § 2263-A Littering
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1. Prohibited acts. A person may not intentionally throw, drop, deposit, discard, dump or otherwise dispose of litter in any manner or amount: A. In or on public highway, road, street, alley, public right-of-way or other public lands, except in a container or receptacle or on pro…