# 22 M.R.S. § 1471-A: 22 §1471-A. Purpose and policy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-A

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 M.R.S. § 1471-A
- **Heading:** 22 §1471-A. Purpose and policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 22 / Subtitle 2 / Chapter 258-A / Section 1471-A

## Text

For the purpose of assuring to the public the benefits to be derived from the safe, scientific and proper use of chemical pesticides while safeguarding the public health, safety and welfare, and for the further purpose of protecting natural resources of the State, it is declared to be the policy of the State of Maine to regulate the sale and application of chemical insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and other chemical pesticides. [PL 2011, c. 510, §2 (AMD).]

## Nearby sections

- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-A 22 §1471-A. Purpose and policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-A.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-B 22 §1471-B. Board of Pesticides Control](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-B.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-C 22 §1471-C. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-C.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-D 22 §1471-D. Certification and licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-D.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-E 22 §1471-E. Aquatic application, permit required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-E.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-F 22 §1471-F. Critical areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-F.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-G 22 §1471-G. Reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-G.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-H 22 §1471-H. Inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-H.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-J 22 §1471-J. Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-J.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-K 22 §1471-K. Appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-K.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-L 22 §1471-L. Subpoenas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-L.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-M 22 §1471-M. Powers of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-M.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-O 22 §1471-O. Exercise of powers by Board of Pesticides Control](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-O.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1471-P 22 §1471-P. Storage of illegal and obsolete pesticides](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C258-A_S1471-P.md)

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