§171. Management of mosquitoes for protection of public health; state policy It is the policy of the State to work to find and implement ways to prevent mosquito-borne diseases in a manner that minimizes risks to humans and the environment. The State, led by the department and the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant […]
§172. Department lead agency; powers of commissioner 1. Lead agency. The department is the lead agency of the State for carrying out mosquito management activities as described in this chapter. [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] 2. Management methods. The commissioner may use appropriate methods for the management of mosquitoes and the prevention of […]
§173. Duties of commissioner 1. Study; plan; arrange cooperation. When sufficient money for such purposes is available in the fund, the commissioner, in cooperation with appropriate personnel from the Department of Health and Human Services, shall: A. Consider and study mosquito management problems, including mosquito surveillance; [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] B. […]
§174. Maine Mosquito Management Fund The Maine Mosquito Management Fund, referred to in this chapter as “the fund,” is established to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The fund consists of any money received as contributions, grants or appropriations from private and public sources. The fund, to be accounted for within the department, must […]
§175. Mosquito management districts For the purposes of preserving and promoting the public health and welfare by providing for coordinated and effective management of mosquitoes, municipalities may cooperate with each other through the creation of mosquito management districts. [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).
§176. Rules The commissioner may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as described in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).
