APPROVED CHAPTER
MARCH 6, 2024 524
BY GOVERNOR PUBLIC LAW
STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR
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S.P. 864 - L.D. 2036
An Act to Remove the Exemption for Certain Roadside Springs from
Regulation as Public Water Systems in the Laws Regarding Water for
Human Consumption
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2604-A, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 45, §2, is amended to read:
§2604-A. Roadside springs
A roadside spring is not a public water system if the owner of the roadside spring does
not collect, charge or accept donations, fees or money for the water or for testing or
maintenance of the water and does not post signs or construct other structures that invite
persons to use the spring it does not serve an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least
60 days out of the year.
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Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 2036, SP 864: 22.2601, 22.2604
Bill Text ACTPUB , Chapter 524: 22.2604