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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS
38 §557. Construction


38 ME Rev Stat § 557 (2011 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Subchapter 2-A: OIL DISCHARGE PREVENTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL

§557. Construction

This subchapter, being necessary for the general welfare, the public health and the public safety of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes set forth under this subchapter. No rule or order of the board or commissioner may be stayed pending appeal under the provisions of this subchapter. [1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §127 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1969, c. 572, §1 (NEW). 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B127 (AMD).

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