Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 235 - RULES RELATING TO BULK WATER
Section 144-235-16 - ORDERS, EMERGENCY POWERS, PENALTIES
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Pursuant to 22 M.R.S.A. §2614, the Department is authorized to issue orders to any person to comply with the requirements of these regulations, and is further authorized to petition to compel compliance with such orders.
B. Pursuant to 22 M.R.S.A. §2614, on receipt of information that due to the actual or threatened use of contaminants to a bottled water system, or for other reasons, there is an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons, the Department may take such actions, including, but not limited to, issuing emergency orders or commencing court action, as deemed necessary to protect the public health.
C. Pursuant to 22 M.R.S.A. §2617 and §2620, any person willfully violating any portion of these regulations, may be subject to a fine. Each day of operation in violation shall constitute a separate offense. In addition, as indicated in subparagraph 2 of 22 M.R.S.A. §2617, injunctive relief may be obtained to prevent the violation of any rule, in accordance with State law.
