30-A M.R.S. §4104: Public building violation; liability

1. Written order sent. The building official shall send a written order to the owner or lessee of a building used for public assembly requiring any conditions which exist in violation of an ordinance to be corrected within 30 days after the order is sent.

2. Liability. After the expiration of the 30-day period, the owner or lessee is absolutely liable for all injury caused by failure to correct any conditions cited in the order under subsection 1, and the building official shall order the building vacated.