Environmental
Maine's 38 MRSA (Environmental Protection laws) requires developers to receive a permit before undertaking activities that would:
ABuild any residential structure
BSubstantially affect the environment, including significant land clearing or filling✓ Correct
CInstall solar panels on an existing home
DPaint a commercial building
Explanation
Maine's environmental laws require permits for activities that substantially affect the environment, such as major excavation, grading, filling wetlands, or development near protected resources.
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