[§342D-52]  Testing of water and aquatic andother life.  The director may test any water and aquatic and other lifethat has been subjected to an oil spill or any other form of water pollutionand assess the environmental effects of the pollution, including its effectson:

(1)  The quality of the receiving water; and

(2)  Aquatic and other life.

If the department determines that the effects aresuch that it would be hazardous to consume the aquatic or other life, thedepartment shall immediately notify the public of that hazard through the newsmedia and by posting warning signs in the areas where the water and shorelinecontain aquatic or other life that would be hazardous to consume. [L 1989, c212, pt of §2]