AUGUSTA - A bill sponsored by Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, to increase penalties on boaters who dump septic waste into Maine waters, won unanimous approval in both chambers of the Legislature this week.
“I have heard
from constituents that there is a real problem with boaters dumping sewage into
our lakes and other waterways,” said Fay. “Clean water is an important part of
why folks live, work and play here and we can’t take it for granted. The
cleanliness of our waters is a big draw for tourists and residents alike, [is]
a major driver of our local economy, and we need to do all we can to protect
them.”
“I’m really
pleased that this bill was supported by both parties throughout the process. It
was an opportunity to work across the aisle, to help protect a resource that we
all care about,” Fay said.
The bill now goes
to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Fay
is serving her first term in the Maine Legislature and represents part of
Casco, part of Poland and part of Raymond. She serves on the Legislature’s
Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
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