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PUBLIC LAWS OF MAINE
First Regular Session of the 118th

CHAPTER 45
S.P. 48 - L.D. 158

An Act to Preserve Roadside Springs

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

     Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2601, sub-§8-A is enacted to read:

     8-A. Roadside spring. "Roadside spring" means any spring, well or other water diverted by pipes for the use of the public to obtain water by using containers or other methods, including but not limited to water being diverted and collected by a landowner by tiles, pipes, catch basins, buildings or other appurtenances.

     Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §2604-A is enacted to read:

§2604-A. Roadside springs

     A roadside spring is not a public water system if the owner of the roadside spring does not collect, charge or accept donations, fees or money for the water or for testing or maintenance of the water and does not post signs or construct other structures that invite persons to use the spring.

Unless otherwise indicated, effective June 26, 1997.

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