Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1274-A

  • Asbestos: means a group of naturally occurring minerals that separate into fibers of high tensile strength and are resistant to heat, wear and chemicals, including, but not limited to, chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, actinolite, tremolite and anthophylite and any of these minerals that have been chemically treated or altered. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1272
  • Asbestos analytical laboratory: means a public or private entity that scientifically analyzes samples of solids, liquids or gases to determine the presence and concentration of asbestos fibers. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1272
The board may adopt and amend rules necessary to govern the licensing of business or public entities including but not limited to asbestos abatement contractors, in-house asbestos abatement units, asbestos consultants, asbestos analytical laboratory and training providers; and the certification of asbestos professionals undertaking asbestos abatement activities. [PL 1993, c. 355, §41 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY

PL 1991, c. 473, §14 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 355, §41 (AMD).