1. Application of chapter. This chapter applies to all employers, employees and places of employment in the State except employees of the Federal Government.

[PL 1985, c. 372, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 26 Sec. 64

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
2. Construction. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to supersede or in any manner affect any workers’ compensation law or to enlarge, diminish or affect in any manner common law or statutory rights, duties or liabilities of employers or employees under any law with respect to injuries, diseases or death of employees arising out of and in the course of employment.

[PL 1985, c. 372, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1985, c. 372, §A7 (NEW).