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MAINE STATUTES AND CODES
38 §557. Construction
Title 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS
Subchapter 2-A: OIL DISCHARGE PREVENTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL
§557. Construction
This subchapter, being necessary for the general welfare, the public health and the public safety of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes set forth under this subchapter. No rule or order of the board or commissioner may be stayed pending appeal under the provisions of this subchapter. [1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §127 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
1969, c. 572, §1 (NEW). 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B127 (AMD).