A standard district, for the purposes of its incorporation, may erect and maintain dams, reservoirs and structures. In accordance with applicable state and federal law, a standard district may lay, construct and maintain its pipes and fixtures in, over and under navigable waters and build and maintain structures for the pipes and fixtures. Subject to the consent of the commission, a standard district may supply water to any other water utility for purposes of resale.
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 35-A, § 6406
Standard districts; authorized to erect dams and reservoirs, cross navigable waters, supply water to utilities
Known as the Standard Water District Enabling Act
The act spans §§ 6401–6418 (21 sections).
PL 1995, c. 616, §10 (NEW).
Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.