12 §8832. Grading and reinspection - Maine Statutes

Title 12: CONSERVATION

Part 11: FORESTRY

Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT

Subchapter 3: REGULATION

Article 1: COMMERCIAL STANDARD FOR MAINE WHITE-CEDAR SHINGLES

§8832. Grading and reinspection

1. Inspection. The Bureau of Forestry may authorize the use of the standard and shall periodically verify the proper use of this standard by shingle manufacturers registered under this Article.

[ 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW) .]

2. Reinspection. Grade complaints, not reconciled by the parties concerned, shall be handled by the bureau and a reinspection shall be made when requested. Grade complaints shall be recognized by the State for the purpose of reinspection when made by a producer, wholesaler, retailer or consumer, within 10 days of his receipt of MCST shingles. The expense of reinspection by the bureau when such request is initiated by either the buyer or seller shall be divided between the buyer and seller or paid by either, according to their agreement.

[ 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW) .]

3. Violation. A person may not:

A. Misgrade shingles; or [2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §38 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

B. Engage in the unauthorized use of MCST grades. [2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §38 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §38 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). 2003, c. 452, §F38 (AMD). 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).