An Act To Preserve Heating And Energy Choice By Prohibiting A Municipality From Prohibiting A Particular Energy System Or Energy Distributor

LD 556 prevents Maine municipalities from banning specific safe, commercially available heating or energy systems (like oil, propane, natural gas, or renewable options) that residents or businesses choose for their own use, including for motor vehicles. It also stops towns from restricting the use of a chosen energy distributor (such as a propane or oil supplier) for installing, connecting, or servicing these systems. The bill does not override existing licensing requirements for energy providers or prevent municipalities from promoting certain energy types or using public funds to support them. This law directly affects homeowners, businesses, and local governments by preserving energy choice within existing safety and regulatory frameworks.