§4700-E. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 1. Apprentice well driller. “Apprentice well driller” means a person who is engaged to work at and learn the trade of well drilling under the direct supervision […]
§4700-F. Exclusions 1. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter apply to all water wells constructed in the State after January 1, 1994. The provisions of this chapter relating to geothermal heat exchange well construction, geothermal heat exchange well pump installation and licensing requirements for geothermal heat exchange well drillers and geothermal heat exchange well pump […]
§4700-G. Creation of commission 1. Establishment of commission. The Maine Water Well Commission, as authorized by Title 5, chapter 379, is established to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The purpose of the commission is to provide the public with the highest quality drinking water possible by ensuring that water wells and geothermal heat […]
§4700-H. Powers and duties The commission has the following powers and duties. [PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 1. Hold hearings. The commission shall conduct hearings in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375. [PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 1-A. Administer examinations. The commission […]
§4700-I. Licensure and fees Effective January 1, 1994, a person may not participate in the physical construction of a water well for compensation or any public drinking water well unless licensed under this section. After final adoption of initial rules pursuant to subsection 2‑A, a person may not participate in the physical construction of a […]
§4700-J. Licensure; well drillers and pump installers Effective January 1, 1994, a person may not engage in the business of constructing water wells within the State or engage in the installation, replacement or repair of a pump in a water well unless licensed with the commission. After final adoption of initial rules pursuant to section […]
§4700-K. Compliance with other laws and rules Notwithstanding this chapter, all water wells and geothermal heat exchange wells must be constructed and maintained in accordance with all other laws and rules in effect, including for water wells the water well information laws, Title 12, section 550‑B. [PL 2009, c. 153, §22 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY […]
§4700-L. Penalties 1. Fine. A person, company, firm, partnership or corporation who installs, alters, repairs or replaces a water well, geothermal heat exchange well or pump system without being licensed as provided in this chapter or in violation of the code of performance adopted by the commission pursuant to section 4700‑H, subsection 5, except for […]
§4700-M. Reciprocity The commission may issue a license without examination, in a comparable classification, to any person who holds a registration or license in any state, territory or possession of the United States or any country, if the commission determines that the requirements for registration or licensure of well drillers, geothermal heat exchange well drillers, […]
§4700-N. Well information The commission shall adopt rules directing that, upon constructing, enlarging or deepening a drinking water well, the well contractor who constructed, enlarged or deepened the well shall record information in a permanent manner, including, but not limited to, the name of the contractor, the date the well was constructed, enlarged or deepened, […]
