Public Health Rules in Maine (2026)
4 rules on the books across Maine, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Rodent Control
Property owner duties to abate rats and mice, restrictions on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (CA AB-1788), and integrated-pest-management standards.
Portland
Some RestrictionsPortland's health authority enforces a citywide duty on every property owner to keep buildings and lots free of rodent…
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Some RestrictionsIn the Town of Skowhegan, Maine, Section V.2(h) of the Property Maintenance Ordinance requires every structure to be…
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How residents must dispose of home-generated sharps (insulin syringes, EpiPens), including kiosk locations and take-back-mailer programs.
Food Handler Certification
CA Health & Safety Code §113948 food-handler-card requirement, retraining cycles, and how LA County DPH enforces certification at food facilities.