Health and Safety

Health Services

§ 8.02.010 — Public health authority [City of AI, ME]

Public health services in the City of AI are provided in partnership with the AI County Department of Health and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Air Pollution

§ 8.04.010 — Outdoor burning [City of AI, ME]

Outdoor burning is prohibited except permitted recreational fires in approved fire pits, agricultural burning permitted by the Maine Forest Service, and ceremonial fires by permit from the Permit Central Fire Prevention division.

§ 8.04.020 — Idling vehicles [City of AI, ME]

Motor vehicles shall not idle for more than 5 consecutive minutes within the City of AI, except for safety, refrigeration, or in temperatures below 32°F or above 85°F.

Emergency Services

§ 8.08.010 — Department of Emergency Management [City of AI, ME]

The Department of Emergency Management coordinates response and recovery for any local emergency declared by the Mayor.

§ 8.08.020 — Local declaration [City of AI, ME]

The Mayor, or the City Manager in the Mayor's absence, may declare a local state of emergency. The declaration expires after 7 days unless ratified by Council.

Fee for Non-Emergency Lift Assistance

§ 8.09.010 — Fee for repeat non-emergency lifts [City of AI, ME]

After three non-emergency lift-assistance calls to the same address within a 12-month period, a fee of $150 per call may be assessed to defray service costs.

Recovery of Emergency Response Costs

§ 8.10.010 — Driving under the influence [City of AI, ME]

Persons whose negligent operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence causes a city emergency response shall be liable for reasonable costs of the response.

Recovery of Second and Subsequent Hazmat Response Costs

§ 8.11.010 — Cost recovery [City of AI, ME]

Costs of emergency response to a second or subsequent hazardous material release by the same responsible party at the same location may be recovered as a civil debt.

Regulation of Permanent and Temporary Outdoor Vending

§ 8.12.010 — Mobile food units [City of AI, ME]

Mobile food units operating in the City of AI shall hold a Maine state license, a city business license, and the local Mobile Food Vendor endorsement.

§ 8.12.020 — Locations [City of AI, ME]

Vending is permitted in commercial and mixed-use zones, on private property with the owner's written consent, and in designated public spaces by reservation.

Food Handler Training

§ 8.13.010 — Required [City of AI, ME]

Each food establishment shall have at least one supervisor on each shift who holds a current Certified Food Protection Manager credential.

Food Caterers and Catering Services

§ 8.14.010 — License [City of AI, ME]

Caterers operating from a commissary kitchen shall be licensed by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

Food and Food Establishments

§ 8.16.010 — Inspection [City of AI, ME]

Food establishments are inspected by the Permit Central Public Health Inspection Unit at intervals based on risk classification. Inspection reports are public and posted to the open data portal.

Food and Food Establishments—Penalties

§ 8.20.010 — Closure [City of AI, ME]

Establishments posing imminent public health risk may be ordered closed pending correction; closure orders are reviewable by hearing within 72 hours.

Trash Bins and Drop-Off Boxes

§ 8.22.010 — Bin placement [City of AI, ME]

Trash bins, recycling bins, and donation drop-off boxes on private property visible from the right-of-way shall be screened or located outside front yards except on collection day.

Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse

§ 8.24.010 — Required service [City of AI, ME]

Every occupied residential and commercial property within the City of AI shall maintain garbage collection service from Public Utilities or a licensed private hauler.

§ 8.24.020 — Illegal dumping [City of AI, ME]

Illegal dumping of garbage, construction debris, electronic waste, or hazardous materials on public or private property is a Class C civil violation punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 plus cleanup costs.

Medical Wastes

§ 8.26.010 — Handling and disposal [City of AI, ME]

Medical wastes shall be handled and disposed in accordance with 22 M.R.S. § 1316 et seq. and the Maine DEP rules; placement in residential or commercial trash is prohibited.

Swimming Pools

§ 8.28.010 — Public pool inspection [City of AI, ME]

Public and semi-public swimming pools are inspected annually by Permit Central. Operators shall maintain water quality logs and lifeguard certifications.

Regulation of Smoking and Vaping

§ 8.32.010 — Smoke- and vape-free places [City of AI, ME]

Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all enclosed public places, within 25 feet of building entries, in city parks, on public beaches, on city transit, and in any motor vehicle in which a child under 18 is a passenger.

Licensure of Tobacco Retailers

§ 8.33.010 — License required [City of AI, ME]

Tobacco retailers shall be licensed by the city and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

Regulation of Tattoo and Body Art Establishments

§ 8.34.010 — License required [City of AI, ME]

Tattoo, body piercing, and electrology establishments shall be licensed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and shall hold a local business license.

Fireworks Prohibited

§ 8.44.010 — Fireworks prohibited [City of AI, ME]

The sale, possession, and use of consumer fireworks within the City of AI are prohibited, notwithstanding state allowances. Permitted commercial displays by licensed pyrotechnicians under Permit Central permit are excepted.