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Maine · Through January 1, 2026

22 M.R.S. §47: Penalties and jurisdiction

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  1. TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
  2. SUBTITLE 1: DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION
  3. CHAPTER 1: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
  4. SUBCHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION

1. Hinder, obstruct or interfere with agent. A person who hinders, obstructs or interferes with an officer, inspector or duly authorized agent of the department while in the performance of the officer's, inspector's or agent's duties commits a Class E crime.

2. Violation of order, rule or regulation. A person who violates an order, rule or regulation of the department made for the protection of life or health under law commits a Class E crime unless otherwise provided in this Title.

3. Violation of Title. Unless another penalty has been expressly provided, a person who violates a provision of this Title or intentionally or knowingly fails, neglects or refuses to perform any of the duties imposed upon that person by this Title commits a Class E crime.

4. Strict liability. Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A.

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