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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 38, § 372 (2026)

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Nothing contained in this subchapter shall limit the powers of the State to initiate, prosecute and maintain actions to abate public nuisances to the extent consistent with the public interest, nor shall any license granted under this subchapter constitute a defense to any action at law for damages.   [PL 1971, c. 527, §5 (AMD).]
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PL 1971, c. 527, §5 (AMD).
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Cited in 3 cases, 1967–1993 · leading case: Stanton v. Trs. of St. Joseph's Coll., 233 A.2d 718 (Me. 1967).
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Stanton v. Trs. of St. Joseph's Coll., 233 A.2d 718 (Me. 1967). “A further and compelling reason for sustaining the plaintiffs’ appeal is found in the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. § 372. This section refers to the issuance of a license to discharge sewage such as was granted to the defendant and which was the underlying basis for single…”
Gillison v. Farrin, 632 A.2d 143 (Me. 1993). “708 (1936); see also 38 M.R.S.A. § 372 (1989) (state agency permit is not a defense to “any action at law for damages”).”
State of Water Improvement Comm'n v. Morrill, 231 A.2d 437 (Me. 1967). “345, § 7, which is now 38 M.R.S.A. § 372, follows: “Nothing contained in this subchapter .”
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