Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 759 – Enforcement
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 759
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Month: means a calendar month. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
- Person: means natural person, firm, business association, company, partnership, corporation or other legal entity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 752
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 $1,700 for each day the violation continues. [PL 2021, c. 318, §6 (AMD).]
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. [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 318, §6 (AMD).