Maine Statutes
§ 32 §15201 — Declaration of policy
It is the policy of the State to protect its citizens and visitors from unnecessary mechanical hazards in the operation of elevators and tramways and to ensure that reasonable design and construction are used, that accepted safety devices and sufficient personnel are provided and that periodic maintenance, inspections and adjustments considered essential for the safe operation of elevators and tramways are made. The responsibility for design, construction, maintenance and inspection rests with the firm, person, partnership, association, corporation or company that owns elevators or tramways.
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Legislative History
PL 1995, c. 560, §H14 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §H17 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 573, §B1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 573, §B36 (AFF).
Nearby Sections
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§ 32 §152
Qualifications for members§ 32 §15201
Declaration of policy§ 32 §15202
Definitions§ 32 §15203
Retroactive effect; exception§ 32 §15204
Appeals; variances§ 32 §15205
Board of Elevator and Tramway Safety§ 32 §15205-A
Director's powers and duties§ 32 §15206
Powers and duties of board§ 32 §15207
Appointment of state inspectors§ 32 §15207-A
Licensure by endorsement§ 32 §15208-A
Registration of elevator contractors§ 32 §15209-A
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