PROPOSEDPROPOSED BILLMaineMEDIUM IMPACT
Proposed Ban on Expanding Landfills into Wetlands
⚠️
PROPOSED LEGISLATIONThis bill has been introduced but has NOT been signed into law. Legislative proposals may be amended, passed, or fail to advance. This is not current law.
This proposed bill would prohibit expanding landfills into wetland areas in Maine. Before this change, there were no specific prohibitions against landfill expansion into wetlands. If enacted, the law would affect landfill operators and developers who plan to expand existing facilities or build new ones near wetlands. The effective date of the law is not specified.
Published April 6, 2026
SHAREShare on Facebook
RELATED CHANGES
All maine changes →Legal Information Only. This is general legal information, not advice for your specific situation. Consult a licensed attorney before taking action.