Maine Revised Statutes Title 38. Waters and Navigation § 3111. Penalties

1. Civil violation. A violation of this chapter by any person is a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.

2. Separate violations. Each day that a violation under subsection 1 continues or exists constitutes a separate offense.

3. Container pickup. Notwithstanding subsection 1, a person who knowingly violates a provision of section 3106, subsection 8-A or the rules adopted pursuant to section 3106, subsection 8-A:

Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection to the contrary, the department may exercise enforcement discretion in the event of unforeseen circumstances causing a violation of a provision of section 3106, subsection 8-A or the rules adopted pursuant to section 3106, subsection 8-A, including, but not limited to, extreme weather conditions and inability to provide for pickup due to a significant number of illness-related employee absences.