Maine Code § 38-1401

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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the
following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 111 (NEW).]
1. Discharge. "Discharge" includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring,
emitting, disposing, emptying or dumping onto the land or into the water or ambient air.
[PL 1983, c. 432, §10 (RPR).]
2. Hazardous material. "Hazardous material" includes:
A. Hazardous waste, as defined in section 1303; [PL 1983, c. 432, §11 (NEW).]
B. Hazardous matter, as defined in section 1317; [PL 1983, c. 432, §11 (NEW).]
C. Hazardous material, as defined in Title 25, section 2102; and [PL 1999, c. 57, Pt. B, §8
(AMD).]
D. [PL 1999, c. 57, Pt. B, §9 (RP).]
E. Other substances identified as hazardous by any state or federal agency. [PL 1983, c. 432,
§11 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 57, Pt. B, §§8, 9 (AMD).]
3. Person. "Person" includes any individual, partnership, corporation, association or other entity.
[PL 1983, c. 111 (NEW).]

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