1. Fund established. The Maine Pollution Prevention Fund, referred to in this subchapter as the “fund,” is established as a nonlapsing fund administered by the commissioner for the purpose of strengthening environmental protection in the State through pollution prevention activities and methods. The money deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund may be invested as provided by law. Interest on these investments is credited to the fund.

[PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW).]

2. Fund sources. The fund may receive money from the following sources:
A. Contributions from other entities, both public and private; and [PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW).]
B. Registration and associated fees for pollution prevention workshops held by the commissioner. [PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW).]

[PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW).]

3. Purposes. Money in the fund may be used to establish and support pollution prevention programs and activities. This fund may:
A. Support the reduction of toxic chemicals under chapter 27; and [PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §8 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
B. Support functions and activities of the Office of Pollution Prevention as outlined in section 342, subsection 4. [PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW).]

[PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §8 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).
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