01-001-10 Me. Code R. § 5
Notwithstanding these rules, if the agricultural compliance officer determines that an emergency agriculture related problem exists he/she may, in his/her discretion, immediately determine the changes needed in the farm or farm operation to comply with best management practices, prescribe site specific best management practices for that farm or farm operation to remedy the problem and establish a timetable for the implementation of those best management practices by the farm or farm operation. If the person responsible for the farm or farm operation fails to implement the best management practices as prescribed by the agricultural compliance officer, the department may initiate a referral for an enforcement action as provided by 17 M.R.S.A. §§2701-b and 2805, as applicable.
01-001 C.M.R. ch. 10, § 5