2005 Maine Code - §4207 — Winter spreading of manure prohibited

      1. Winter spreading prohibited. Except pursuant to a variance granted under subsection 2, a person may not spread manure on agricultural fields between December 1st of a calendar year and March 15th of the following calendar year. This prohibition includes the spreading of manure and spraying or irrigation of liquid manure.[2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §28 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
      2. Variance. Upon application to the commissioner, the commissioner may grant a variance to allow a person to spread manure during the winter due to financial hardship or other circumstances that necessitate the application. In granting a variance, the commissioner shall impose restrictions to minimize potential environmental degradation and prescribe actions to ensure future compliance.[2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §28 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
      3. Violation. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $1,000 per day for each day that spreading occurs may be adjudged.[2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §28 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

Section History:

PL 1997,  Ch. 642,   §2 (NEW).
PL 2003,  Ch. 452,   §B28 (RPR).
PL 2003,  Ch. 452,   §X2 (AFF).