An Act To Support Removal Of Overboard Discharge Systems

This Maine bill (LD 401) requires property sellers to disclose whether a property has an overboard discharge system (a sewage system that releases waste directly into waterways) during real estate transactions. It also creates income-based grant programs to help homeowners and businesses replace these systems, covering 25-100% of costs depending on household or business income relative to Maine's median. The grants apply to single-family homes, seasonal dwellings, and commercial properties, with higher income levels receiving lower reimbursement rates. The bill directly affects property sellers, buyers, and property owners seeking to upgrade outdated sewage systems.