{"data":{"id":"us-me/22-m.r.s.-47","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"22 M.R.S. §47","heading":"Penalties and jurisdiction","body":"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.\n2.  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.\n3.  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.\n4.  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.","path":["TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE","SUBTITLE 1: DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION","CHAPTER 1: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","SUBCHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/22/title22sec47.html","current_through":"January 1, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:31Z","sha256":"2cd0eb771a088ed2e46e83847dbad074aaaf4dd97521336a45eda202ef895435","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/22-m.r.s.-46","next":"us-me/22-m.r.s.-48"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}