2010 Maine Code
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 271: HEALTH PROGRAMS
22 §1696-D. Response to requests

Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH HEADING: PL 1989, C. 487, §11 (RPR)

Subchapter 2: COMMUNITY HEALTH INVESTIGATION AND INFORMATION

§1696-D. Response to requests

When requested under this subchapter, the director shall provide, at a minimum, the identity of chemical substances in use or present at a specific location, unless the substance is a trade secret. For purposes of this section, "trade secret" means any confidential formula, pattern, process, device, information or compilation of information, including chemical name, that is used in any employer's business that gives the employer an opportunity to obtain any advantage over competitors who do not know or use it. The director may provide information on the chronic and acute health hazards posed by the substance, potential routes of exposure, emergency procedures and other subjects as appropriate. The director shall report in writing annually by January 1st to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over human resources on the number and type of requests received and on the director's response to these requests. [1999, c. 57, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]

In the case of a request for information from a municipality or individual concerning chemicals in use or present at a specific site, the director shall be required to provide information pursuant to this Act only if the specific site is within a 50-mile radius of the municipality or within a 50-mile radius of a residence of the individual requesting the information. [1985, c. 494, §2 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 494, §2 (NEW). 1999, c. 57, §B3 (AMD).