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38 §2137-A. Food recovery database

§2137-A. Food recovery database The department, as resources allow and in consultation with other state agencies, municipalities, counties, businesses and other public or private entities, shall develop and maintain on its publicly accessible website a food recovery database as described in this section.   [PL 2017, c. 369, §1 (NEW).] 1.  Contents.  The department may […]

38 §2138. Office paper recycling program

§2138. Office paper recycling program 1.  Office paper recycling mandated.  Any person employing 15 or more people at a site within the State shall implement an office paper and corrugated cardboard recycling program.   A. [PL 1995, c. 465, Pt. A, §56 (RP); PL 1995, c. 465, Pt. C, §2 (AFF).] B. [PL 1995, c. […]

38 §2139. Public education (REPEALED)

§2139. Public education (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 585, §A7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A170 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 465, §A57 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 465, §C2 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 656, §A42 (RP).

38 §2140. Interstate and national initiatives

§2140. Interstate and national initiatives The department may participate in interstate and national initiatives to adopt uniform state laws when practicable, and to enter compacts between the State and other states for the improved management, recycling and reduction of solid waste.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §37 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. […]

38 §2142. Advertising and marketing claims; waste reduction and recycling

§2142. Advertising and marketing claims; waste reduction and recycling A person who labels, advertises or promotes a product in violation of guidelines for the use of environmental marketing claims published by the Federal Trade Commission in 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 260 (1993), as amended, commits a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices […]

38 §2143. Cellular telephone recycling

§2143. Cellular telephone recycling 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. “Cellular telephone” means a mobile wireless telephone device that is designed to send or receive transmissions through a cellular radiotelephone service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section […]

38 §2144. Stewardship program for architectural paint

§2144. Stewardship program for architectural paint 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. “Architectural paint” or “paint” means interior and exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less and does not mean industrial, original equipment or specialty coatings, […]