§1113. Duties of the department
The department shall inspect existing dams and reservoirs to determine their hazard potential, review the design and construction of new and reconstructed dams, assist dam owners in developing emergency action plans to minimize the effects of dam failure and take all necessary actions in emergency situations of probable dam failure in order to protect life and property. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
Except for the Federal Government, a person may not exercise any authority over the emergency regulation or supervision of any dams or reservoirs in the State when that exercise would conflict with the powers and authority vested in the department. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
37-B §1113. Duties of the department
37-B §1114. Powers of the department
37-B §1117. Inspectors of dams
37-B §1118. Dam hazard evaluation
37-B §1119. Dam condition inspection
37-B §1125. Relief of obligation
37-B §1126. Access and notification
37-B §1127. Emergency action plans
37-B §1128. Notice of transfer of ownership