Maine legal term
Environmental clean-up expense in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Environmental clean-up expense” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Maine criminal code.
What does “Environmental clean-up expense” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Environmental clean-up expense" means any reasonable expense incurred for products and services needed to clean up any harm or damage caused to the environment, including any harm or damage caused by chemicals; to restore the environment to its previous condition prior to any harm or damage; and to properly dispose of chemicals and other materials, including those used in the manufacture of scheduled drugs in violation of chapter 45. (17-A M.R.S. § 2002)
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