Sec. B-27. 7 MRSA §4205, sub-§4 is enacted to read:

4.__Violation.__The following are civil violations for which a fine of up to $1,000 plus up to an additional $250 per day for each day that the violation continues may be adjudged:

A.__Failure to obtain a livestock operations permit in accordance with this section; and

B.__Failure to comply with the conditions set forth in a livestock operations permit or a variance.

Sec. B-28. 7 MRSA §4207, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 642, §2, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§4207.__Winter spreading of manure prohibited

1.__Winter spreading prohibited.__Except pursuant to a variance granted under subsection 2, a person may not spread manure on agricultural fields between December 1st of a calendar year and March 15th of the following calendar year.__This prohibition includes the spreading of manure and spraying or irrigation of liquid manure.

2.__Variance.__Upon application to the commissioner, the commissioner may grant a variance to allow a person to spread manure during the winter due to financial hardship or other circumstances that necessitate the application.__In granting a variance, the commissioner shall impose restrictions to minimize potential environmental degradation and prescribe actions to ensure future compliance.

3.__Violation.__A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $1,000 per day for each day that spreading occurs may be adjudged.

PART C

Sec. C-1. 8 MRSA §221-A, sub-§11 is enacted to read:

11.__Value.__"Value" is determined in accordance with Title 17-A, section 352, subsection 5.