Bill > LD603

This bill modifies the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) to specifically exempt maple sugarhouses from building code requirements. Currently, the law already provides exemptions for certain agricultural buildings, such as those used to house livestock, store harvested crops, or cultivate crops (with the exception of cannabis). The bill adds a new provision that explicitly states that buildings primarily used to process or store maple sap or syrup are not subject to MUBEC regulations. This means that maple producers can construct or maintain sugarhouses without having to comply with the state's standard building codes, which can be costly and complex for small agricultural operations. The change is likely intended to support Maine's maple syrup industry by reducing regulatory burden on maple producers and making it easier for them to maintain or build structures essential to their maple syrup production.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=603&snum=132