Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-232-9-902.0 - PENALTIES902.1General: Any person, company, firm, partnership or corporation who installs, alters, repairs or replaces a water well, geothermal heat exchange well or pump system without being licensed as provided in this chapter or in violation of the code of performance adopted by the Maine Water Well Commission pursuant to section 4700-A, subsection 5, except for an apprentice driller or an apprentice installer as set forth in this chapter, or any person, firm, partnership or corporation who procures a license as provided in this chapter wrongfully or by fraud or violates any standard or provision of this rule commits a civil violation punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.902.2Fines: The commission may levy fines for violations of the well driller and pump installer code of performance of not more than $1,000 per violation. Fines must be paid within 30 days from the date written notice is provided the licensee, individual or company by the Commission.902.3Injunction: The State may bring action in Superior Court to enjoin any person, firm, partnership or corporation from violating this chapter, regardless of whether proceedings have been or may be instituted in the District Court or whether civil proceedings have been or may be instituted.902.4Exclusion: This chapter does not prevent a person from making water well, geothermal heat exchange or pump system installations, alterations, repairs or replacements in a single-family residence owned and occupied by that person or to be occupied by that person as a bona fide personal abode, provided the installation, alteration, repair or replacement conforms to the standards set forth in this chapter and any rules adopted by the commission or the department.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 232, § 9-902.0