2009 Maine Code
TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, @6 (new))
Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT
35-A §759. Enforcement
Title 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 141, PT. A, §6 (NEW)
Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HEADING: PL 1989, C. 502, PT. A, §123 (RP)
Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT HEADING: PL 1995, C. 348, §1 (NEW)
§759. Enforcement
The provisions of this chapter are considered safety and health standards of the State. A person who causes, permits or allows work or other activity in violation of the provisions of this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 for each day the violation continues. [1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
Civil penalties may be recovered in a civil action in the name of the State brought in the Superior Court for the county where the violation is alleged to have occurred or where the violator resides or has its principal office. Interest accrues on the penalties at a rate of 1 1/2% per month except that the interest is suspended during the pendency of an appeal. [1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
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