32 M.R.S. § 16510 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16510
32 §16510. Rescission offers
Status: in_force

1. Requirements. A purchaser, seller or recipient of investment advice may not maintain an action under section 16509 if: A. The purchaser, seller or recipient of investment advice receives in a record, before the action is instituted: (1) An offer stating the respect in which liability under section 16509 may have arisen and fairly advising the purchaser, seller or recipient of investment advice of that person's rights in connection with the offer and any financial or other information necessary to correct all material misrepresentations or omissions in the information that was required by this chapter to be furnished to that person at the time of the purchase, sale or investment advice; (2) If the basis for relief under this section may have been a violation of section 16509, subsection 2 , an offer to repurchase the security for cash, payable on delivery of the security, equal to the consideration paid and interest at the legal rate of interest from the date of the purchase, less the amount of any income received on the security, or, if the purchaser no longer owns the security, an offer to pay the purchaser upon acceptance of the offer damages in an amount that would be recoverable upon a tender, less the value of the security when the purchaser disposed of it and interest at the legal rate of interest from the date of the purchase in cash equal to the damages computed in the manner provided in this subsection; (3) If the basis for relief under this section may have been a violation of section 16509, subsection 3 , an offer to tender the security, on payment by the seller of an amount equal to the purchase price paid, less income received on the security by the purchaser and interest at the legal rate of interest from the date of the sale, or, if the purchaser no longer owns the security, an offer to pay the seller upon acceptance of the offer, in cash, damages in the amount of the difference between the price at which the security was purchased and the value the security would have had at the time of the purchase in the absence of the purchaser's conduct that may have caused liability and interest at the legal rate of interest from the date of the sale; (4) If the basis for relief under this section may have been a violation of section 16509, subsection 4 , an offer to pay as specified in subparagraph (2) if the customer is a purchaser or an offer to tender or to pay as specified in subparagraph (3) if the customer is a seller; (5) If the basis for relief under this section may have been a violation of section 16509, subsection 5 , an offer to reimburse in cash the consideration paid for the advice and interest at the legal rate of interest from the date of payment; or (6) If the basis for relief under this section may have been a violation of section 16509, subsection 6 , an offer to reimburse in cash the consideration paid for the advice, the amount of any actual damages that may have been caused by the conduct and interest at the legal rate of interest from the date of the violation causing the loss; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The offer under paragraph A states that it must be accepted by the purchaser, seller or recipient of investment advice within 30 days after the date of its receipt by the purchaser, seller or recipient of investment advice or any shorter period, of not less than 3 days, that the administrator, by order, specifies; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. The offeror has the present ability to pay the amount offered or to tender the security under paragraph A ; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. The offer under paragraph A is delivered to the purchaser, seller or recipient of investment advice or sent in a manner that ensures receipt by the purchaser, seller or recipient of investment advice; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] E. The purchaser, seller or recipient of investment advice that accepts the offer under paragraph A in a record within the period specified under paragraph B is paid in accordance with the terms of the offer. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Form of offer. The administrator, by rule or order, may prescribe the form in which the information specified in subsection 1 must be contained in any offer made under subsection 1 . Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Statute of limitation tolled. If an offer is not performed in accordance with its terms, suit by the offeree under section 16509 is permitted without regard to this section, and the statute of limitations tolls from the time of receipt of the offer until 120 days after the rescission or settlement offer was to have been performed. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 224 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 224
32 §224. License
Status: in_force

The board shall issue a license upon payment of the fee as set under section 222 to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §19 (AMD).]

Issuance of a license by the board is evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed architect, licensed landscape architect or certified interior designer while the license remains unexpired and unrevoked. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §19 (AMD).]

Licenses expire on the last day of June of each year or any other time the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 222 . Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if the renewal application is received, together with the late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under section 222, within 2 years from the date of the expiration. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §19 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2288 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2288
32 §2288. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this compact, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

1. Active duty military. "Active duty military" means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 United States Code, Chapter 1209 and 10 United States Code, Chapter 1211. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

2. Adverse action. "Adverse action" means any administrative, civil, equitable or criminal action permitted by a state's laws that is imposed by a licensing board or other authority against an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, including actions against an individual's license or compact privilege such as censure, revocation, suspension, probation, monitoring of the licensee or restriction on the licensee's practice. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

3. Alternative program. "Alternative program" means a nondisciplinary monitoring process approved by an occupational therapy licensing board. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

4. Compact privilege. "Compact privilege" means the authorization, which is equivalent to a license, granted by a remote state to allow a licensee from another member state to practice as an occupational therapist or practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the remote state under its laws and rules. The practice of occupational therapy occurs in the member state where the patient is located at the time of the patient encounter. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

5. Continuing education. "Continuing education" means a requirement, as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of participation in, or completion of, educational and professional activities relevant to practice or area of work. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

6. Current significant investigative information. "Current significant investigative information" means investigative information that a licensing board, after an inquiry or investigation that includes notification and an opportunity for the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant to respond, if required by state law, has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proved true, would indicate more than a minor infraction. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

7. Data system. "Data system" means a repository of information about licensees, including, but not limited to, license status, investigative information, compact privileges and adverse actions. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

8. Encumbered license. "Encumbered license" means a license with respect to which an adverse action restricts the practice of occupational therapy by the licensee or the adverse action has been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank operated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

9. Executive committee. "Executive committee" means a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the commission. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

10. Home state. "Home state" means the member state that is the licensee's primary state of residence. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

11. Investigative information. "Investigative information" means information, records and documents received or generated by an occupational therapy licensing board pursuant to an investigation. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

12. Jurisprudence requirement. "Jurisprudence requirement" means the assessment of an individual's knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of occupational therapy in a state. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

13. Licensee. "Licensee" means an individual who currently holds an authorization from the State to practice as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

14. Member state. "Member state" means a state that has enacted the compact. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

15. Occupational therapist. "Occupational therapist" means an individual who is licensed by a state to practice occupational therapy. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

16. Occupational therapy assistant. "Occupational therapy assistant" means an individual who is licensed by a state to assist in the practice of occupational therapy. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

17. Occupational therapy; occupational therapy practice; practice of occupational therapy. "Occupational therapy," "occupational therapy practice" or "practice of occupational therapy" means the care and services provided by an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant as set forth in the member state's statutes and regulations. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

18. Occupational therapy compact commission; commission. "Occupational therapy compact commission" or "commission" means the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission established in section 2294 , whose membership consists of all states that have enacted the compact. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

19. Occupational therapy licensing board; licensing board. "Occupational therapy licensing board" or "licensing board" means the agency of a state that is authorized to license and regulate occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

20. Primary state of residence. "Primary state of residence" means the state, also known as the home state, in which an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who is not active duty military declares a primary residence for legal purposes as verified by a driver's license, federal income tax return, lease, deed, mortgage, voter registration or other verifying documentation as further defined by commission rules. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

21. Remote state. "Remote state" means a member state, other than the home state, where a licensee is exercising or seeking to exercise the compact privilege. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

22. Rule. "Rule" means a regulation promulgated by the commission that has the force of law. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

23. Single-state license. "Single-state license" means an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license issued by a member state that authorizes practice only within the issuing state and does not include a compact privilege in any other member state. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

24. State. "State" means any state, commonwealth, district or territory of the United States that regulates the practice of occupational therapy. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

25. Telehealth. "Telehealth" means the application of telecommunications technology to deliver occupational therapy services for assessment, intervention or consultation. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-RR — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-RR
32 §6100-RR. Required disclosures
Status: in_force

Licensee disclosures are governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Licensee disclosures. A licensee that engages in virtual currency business activity shall provide to a person that uses the licensee's products or services the disclosures required by subsection 2 and any additional disclosure the administrator by rule determines reasonably necessary for the protection of persons. The administrator shall determine by rule the time and form required for disclosure. A disclosure required by this section must be made separately from any other information provided by the licensee and in a clear and conspicuous manner in a format the person may keep. A licensee may propose for the administrator's approval alternate disclosures as more appropriate for its virtual currency business activity with or on behalf of persons. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Relationship disclosures. Before establishing a virtual currency business activity relationship with a person, a licensee shall disclose, to the extent applicable to the virtual currency business activity the licensee will undertake with the person: A. A schedule of fees and charges the licensee may assess, the manner by which fees and charges will be calculated if they are not set in advance and disclosed and the timing of the fees and charges; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Whether the product or service provided by the licensee is covered by: (1) A form of insurance or is otherwise guaranteed against loss by an agency of the United States up to the full United States dollar equivalent of virtual currency purchased from the licensee or for control of virtual currency by the licensee as of the date of the placement or purchase, including the maximum amount provided by insurance under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or otherwise available from the Securities Investor Protection Corporation or successor organization or, if not provided at the full United States dollar equivalent of virtual currency purchased from the licensee or for control of virtual currency by the licensee, the maximum amount of coverage for each person expressed in the United States dollar equivalent of the virtual currency; or (2) Private insurance against theft or loss, including theft involving a computer or networked device or theft by other means; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. The irrevocability of a transfer or exchange and any exception to irrevocability; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] D. A description of: (1) Liability for an unauthorized, mistaken or accidental transfer or exchange; (2) The person's responsibility to provide notice to the licensee of the transfer or exchange; (3) The basis for any recovery by the person from the licensee; (4) General error-resolution rights applicable to the transfer or exchange; and (5) The method for the person to update the person's contact information with the licensee; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] E. That the date or time when a transfer or exchange is made and the person's account is debited may differ from the date or time when the person initiates the instruction to make the transfer or exchange; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] F. Whether the person has a right to stop a preauthorized payment or revoke authorization for a transfer and the procedure to initiate a stop-payment order or revoke authorization for a subsequent transfer; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] G. The person's right to receive a receipt, trade ticket or other evidence of a transfer or exchange; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] H. The person's right to at least 30 days' prior notice of a change in the licensee's fee schedule, other terms and conditions of operating its virtual currency business activity with the person and the policies applicable to the person's account; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] I. That virtual currency is not money. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Transaction confirmation. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, at the conclusion of a virtual currency transaction with or on behalf of a person, a licensee shall provide the person a confirmation in a record that contains: A. The name and contact information of the licensee, including information the person may need to ask a question or file a complaint; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. The type, value, date, precise time and amount of the transaction; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. The fee charged for the transaction, including any charge for conversion of virtual currency to money, bank credit or other virtual currency. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

4. Daily confirmation. If a licensee discloses that it will provide a daily confirmation in the initial disclosure under subsection 3 , the licensee may elect to provide a single, daily confirmation for all transactions with or on behalf of a person on that day instead of a per transaction confirmation. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2594-F — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2594-F
32 §2594-F. Physician associates; scope of practice and agreement requirements
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Collaborative agreement" means a document agreed to by a physician associate and a physician that describes the scope of practice for the physician associate as determined by practice setting and describes the decision-making process for a health care team, including communication and consultation among health care team members. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).] B. "Consultation" means engagment in a process in which members of a health care team use their complementary training, skill, knowledge and experience to provide the best care for a patient. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).] C. "Health care team" means 2 or more health care professionals working in a coordinated, complementary and agreed-upon manner to provide quality, cost-effective, evidence-based care to a patient and may include a physician, physician associate, advanced practice nurse, nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, social worker, nutritionist, psychotherapist, counselor or other licensed professional. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).] D. "Physician" means a person licensed as a physician under this chapter or chapter 48 . [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).] E. "Physician associate" means a person licensed under section 2594‑E or 3270‑E . [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).] F. "Practice agreement" means a document agreed to by a physician associate who is the principal clinical provider in a practice and a physician that states the physician will be available to the physician associate for collaboration or consultation. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).] G. "Prescription or legend drug" has the same meaning as "prescription drug" in section 13702‑A, subsection 30 and includes schedule II to schedule V drugs or other substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 United States Code, Section 812. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

2. Scope of practice. A physician associate may provide any medical service for which the physician associate has been prepared by education, training and experience and is competent to perform. The scope of practice of a physician associate is determined by practice setting, including, but not limited to, a physician employer setting, physician group practice setting or independent private practice setting, or, in a health care facility setting, by a system of credentialing and granting of privileges. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

3. Dispensing drugs. Except for distributing a professional sample of a prescription or legend drug, a physician associate who dispenses a prescription or legend drug: A. Shall comply with all relevant federal and state laws and federal regulations and state rules; and [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).] B. May dispense the prescription or legend drug only when: (1) A pharmacy service is not reasonably available; (2) Dispensing the drug is in the best interests of the patient; or (3) An emergency exists. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

4. Consultation. A physician associate shall, as indicated by a patient's condition, the education, competencies and experience of the physician associate and the standards of care, consult with, collaborate with or refer the patient to an appropriate physician or other health care professional. The level of consultation required under this subsection is determined by the practice setting, including a physician employer, physician group practice or private practice, or by the system of credentialing and granting of privileges of a health care facility. A physician must be accessible to the physician associate at all times for consultation. Consultation may occur electronically or through telecommunication and includes communication, task sharing and education among all members of a health care team. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

5. Collaborative agreement requirements. A physician associate with less than 4,000 hours of clinical practice documented to the board shall work in accordance with a collaborative agreement with an active physician that describes the physician associate's scope of practice, except that a physician associate working in a physician group practice setting or a health care facility setting under a system of credentialing and granting of privileges and scope of practice agreement may use that system of credentialing and granting of privileges and scope of practice agreement in lieu of a collaborative agreement. A physician associate is legally responsible and assumes legal liability for any medical service provided by the physician associate in accordance with the physician associate's scope of practice under subsection 2 and a collaborative agreement under this subsection. Under a collaborative agreement, collaboration may occur through electronic means and does not require the physical presence of the physician at the time or place that the medical services are provided. A physician associate shall submit the collaborative agreement, or, if appropriate, the scope of practice agreement, to the board for approval and the agreement must be kept on file at the main location of the place of practice and be made available to the board or the board's representative upon request. Upon submission to the board of documentation of 4,000 hours of clinical practice, a physician associate is no longer subject to the requirements of this subsection. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

6. Practice agreement requirements. A physician associate who has more than 4,000 hours of clinical practice may be the principal clinical provider in a practice that does not include a physician partner as long as the physician associate has a practice agreement with an active physician, and other health care professionals as necessary, that describes the physician associate's scope of practice. A physician associate is legally responsible and assumes legal liability for any medical service provided by the physician associate in accordance with the physician associate's scope of practice under subsection 2 and a practice agreement under this subsection. A physician associate shall submit the practice agreement to the board for approval and the agreement must be kept on file at the main location of the physician associate's practice and be made available to the board or the board's representative upon request. Upon any change in the parties to the practice agreement or other substantive change in the practice agreement, the physician associate shall submit the revised practice agreement to the board for approval. Under a practice agreement, consultation may occur through electronic means and does not require the physical presence of the physician or other health care providers who are parties to the agreement at the time or place that the medical services are provided. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

7. Construction. To address the need for affordable, high-quality health care services throughout the State and to expand, in a safe and responsible manner, access to health care providers such as physician associates, this section must be liberally construed to authorize physician associates to provide health care services to the full extent of their education, training and experience in accordance with their scopes of practice as determined by their practice settings. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 81 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 81
32 §81. Title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the "Maine Emergency Medical Services Act of 1982." [PL 1981, c. 661, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14357 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 127-A / Section 14357
32 §14357. Qualifications for licensure
Status: in_force

1. Qualifications. To qualify for a license as an athletic trainer an applicant must: A. Demonstrate that the applicant is trustworthy and competent to engage in practice as an athletic trainer in a manner that safeguards the interests of the public; [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] B. [PL 2025, c. 211, §4 (RP).] C. [PL 2025, c. 211, §4 (RP).] D. Have passed the examination of the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer; and [PL 2025, c. 211, §4 (NEW).] E. Hold a current credential from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. [PL 2025, c. 211, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 211, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3850-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3850-A
32 §3850-A. Rulemaking - Article 11
Status: in_force

1. Authority to adopt rules. The commission may exercise its rule-making powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this subchapter and the rules promulgated by the commission. Rules and amendments are binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

2. Rejection of rule. If a majority of the legislatures of the compact states rejects a rule by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact, then such rule has no further force and effect in any compact state. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

3. Adoption required at regular or special meetings. Rules or amendments to the rules must be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the commission. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

4. Notice of rulemaking. Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final rule or rules by the commission, and at least 60 days in advance of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon, the commission shall file a notice of proposed rulemaking: A. On the website of the commission; and [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] B. On the website of each state psychology regulatory authority or the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] The notice of proposed rulemaking must include the proposed time, date and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon; the text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule or amendment; a request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and the manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments. Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the commission shall allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions and arguments, which must be made available to the public. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

5. Public hearing. The commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by: A. At least 25 persons who submit comments independently of each other; [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] B. A governmental subdivision or agency; or [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] C. A duly appointed person from an association that has at least 25 members. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

6. Notice of public hearing. If a hearing is held on the proposed rule or amendment, the commission shall publish the place, time and date of the scheduled public hearing. A. All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing must notify the executive director of the commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than 5 business days before the scheduled date of the hearing. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] B. Hearings must be conducted in a manner that provides each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] C. A transcript of the hearing is not required, unless a written request for a transcript is made. The person requesting the transcript shall bear the cost of producing the transcript. A recording may be made in lieu of a transcript under the same terms and conditions as a transcript. This paragraph does not preclude the commission from making a transcript or recording of the hearing if it so chooses. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] D. Nothing in this subsection may be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the commission at hearings required by this subsection. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

7. Written comments. Following the scheduled hearing date or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the commission shall consider all written and oral comments received. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

8. Final action. The commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule and shall determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rule-making record and the full text of the rule. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

9. Adoption of rule without hearing. If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested parties is received, the commission may proceed with promulgation of the proposed rule without a public hearing. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

10. Emergency rules. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment or hearing. The usual rule-making procedures provided in the compact and in this section must be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible and in no event later than 90 days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this subsection, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to: A. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety or welfare; [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] B. Prevent a loss of commission or compact state funds; [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] C. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] D. Protect public health and safety. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

11. Revisions. The commission or an authorized committee of the commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions must be posted on the website of the commission. The revision is subject to challenge by any person for a period of 30 days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge must be made in writing and delivered to the chair of the commission prior to the end of the notice period. If a challenge is not made, the revision takes effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4301 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63 / Section 4301
32 §4301. License required
Status: in_force

No person shall place a tattoo upon the body of another human being without first obtaining a license from the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

1. License renewal. A license under this chapter may be renewed annually upon payment of the prescribed fee, including late fees, additional inspection fees and fines if assessed and subject to compliance with rules of the department and this chapter. The department shall provide licensees with notice of the need for renewal and necessary forms no less than 30 days prior to the expiration of a license. [PL 2021, c. 125, §27 (NEW).]

2. Conditional license. When an applicant for initial licensure or license renewal is found, based upon an inspection by the department, not in compliance with this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to section 4251 , the department may refuse issuance of the initial or renewal license, but shall issue a conditional license, except when conditions are found that present a serious danger to the health and safety of the public. Failure by the conditional licensee to meet the conditions specified by the department permits the department to void the conditional license. The applicant may reapply for an annual license if the conditional license is voided or expires; however, the department may not reissue another conditional license. All conditions must be met in order for an applicant to reapply for and be issued an annual license. [PL 2021, c. 125, §28 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14710 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14710
32 §14710. Revocation of right to waive security deposit
Status: in_force

The authorized person within the department shall rescind the right of a transient seller of consumer merchandise to waive a security deposit upon occurrence of any of the following: [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

1. Conviction for theft or fraudulent business practices. The transient seller of consumer merchandise or any employee is convicted of a theft offense or fraudulent or deceptive business practice; [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

2. Failure to defend action under Title 5, chapter 10. The transient seller of consumer merchandise or any employee fails to successfully defend any action brought against it under Title 5, chapter 10 ; or [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

3. Failure to negotiate consumer complaints. The transient seller of consumer merchandise or any employee fails to negotiate consumer complaints filed against it with the Attorney General. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2269 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2269
32 §2269. Professional responsibility
Status: in_force

All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3837-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3837-A
32 §3837-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

1. Disciplinary action. In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: A. Practice of psychology under a false or assumed name or impersonation of another practitioner of a like or different name; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Q, §14 (NEW).] B. Habitual substance use that has resulted or is foreseeably likely to result in the licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients; [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §130 (AMD).] C. An incapacitating mental illness or condition; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Q, §14 (NEW).] D. Practice of medicine without a license to do so in violation of section 3270 ; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Q, §14 (NEW).] E. Practice by a licensed psychological examiner at a level requiring a psychologist's license or any representation by a psychological examiner that that psychological examiner is a psychologist; [PL 2019, c. 165, §17 (AMD).] F. Negligence in the performance of the licensee's duties; or [PL 2019, c. 165, §17 (AMD).] G. A violation of section 3837‑B . [PL 2019, c. 165, §18 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 165, §§17, 18 (AMD).]

2. Reinstatement. The board, for reasons it determines sufficient, may reissue a license to a psychological examiner or psychologist whose license has been revoked or has not been renewed if 4 or more of its members vote in favor of reissuance. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Q, §14 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14513 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14513
32 §14513. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §10 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2287 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2287
32 §2287. Short title; findings and declaration of purpose
Status: in_force

1. Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as "the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact" or "compact." [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

2. Legislative intent. This compact is the Maine enactment of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. The form, format and text of the compact have been changed minimally so as to conform to Maine statutory conventions. The changes are technical in nature, and it is the intent of the Legislature that this Act be interpreted as substantively the same as the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact that is enacted by other compact states. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

3. Purposes. The general purposes of this compact are to: A. Increase public access to occupational therapy services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses; [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] B. Enhance the member states' ability to protect the public's health and safety; [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] C. Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate occupational therapy practice; [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] D. Support spouses of relocating military members; [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] E. Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative and disciplinary information among member states; [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] F. Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards; and [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] G. Facilitate the use of telehealth technology in order to increase access to occupational therapy services. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

Revisor's Note: §2287. Telehealth services (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §5 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 32, SECTION 2276-A)
32 M.R.S. § 4863 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4863
32 §4863. License renewal
Status: in_force

All licenses expire annually on such date as the commissioner may designate, and may be renewed with the board by payment of the renewal fee as set under section 4863‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §7 (AMD).]

Licenses may be reinstated up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee as set under section 4863‑A in addition to the renewal fee. A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is received, together with the late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under section 4863‑A, within 2 years from the date of the expiration. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §7 (AMD).]

By rule the board may waive the payment of the renewal fee of a licensed veterinarian during the period when that veterinarian is on active duty with any branch of the Armed Services of the United States, not to exceed the longer of 3 years or the duration of a national emergency. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §7 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 15120 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15120
32 §15120. Authorized inspectors
Status: in_force

1. Issue license. The director shall, upon the request of an individual who works for a company authorized to insure against loss from explosion of boilers or pressure vessels in this State, issue to the boiler inspector of the company a license to inspect boilers and pressure vessels as an authorized inspector, upon payment of the fee as set under section 15104‑C , if the boiler inspector has satisfactorily met the examination and other requirements as specified by this section and rule. The boiler inspector must have a current commission issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, or its successor. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §35 (NEW).]

2. Not entitled to compensation by State. Authorized inspectors are not entitled to receive a salary from, nor may any of their expenses be paid by, the State. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §35 (NEW).]

3. Conditions. The continuance of an authorized inspector's license is conditioned upon the authorized inspector continuing in the employ of a boiler inspection and insurance company duly authorized and upon maintenance of the standards imposed by this chapter. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §35 (NEW).]

4. Exempt from fees. Authorized inspectors shall inspect all boilers and pressure vessels insured by their respective companies, and the owners or users of those insured boilers are exempt from the payment of the fees provided for in section 15118 . [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §35 (NEW).]

5. Additional inspections authorized. Authorized inspectors may, with the permission of the chief inspector, also inspect boilers and pressure vessels for which an application for insurance against loss from explosion of boilers or pressure vessels has been made or when a new boiler or pressure vessel is installed at an insured location and the prospective insured owner or user is exempt from the payment of fees provided for in section 15118 . [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §35 (NEW).]

6. Report to chief inspector. Each company employing authorized inspectors shall, within 30 days following each certificate inspection made by the inspectors, file a report of the inspection with the chief inspector. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §35 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18132 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18132
32 §18132. Master oil burner technician or solid fuel technician
Status: in_force

1. Scope of license. The permitted activities for a person licensed as a master oil burner technician or master solid fuel technician are as follows. A. A master oil burner technician may install, clean, service, alter or repair oil burning equipment and must hold one or more of the following authorities: number one and number 2 oils up to 15 gallons per hour; number one and number 2 oils over 15 gallons per hour; number 4, number 5 and number 6 oils; number one to number 6 oils; and pellet-fired central heating appliances. [PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (NEW).] B. A master solid fuel technician may install, clean, service, alter or repair solid fuel burning equipment. [PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (AMD).]

2. Professional qualifications. Each applicant for a master oil burner or solid fuel license must pass an examination approved by the board and meet the following qualifications: A. The applicant must demonstrate 4 years of licensed practical experience as an apprentice oil burner technician or solid fuel technician or a journeyman oil burner technician or solid fuel technician and evidence that the licensed practical experience for at least 2 of those 4 years was as a licensed journeyman oil burner technician or solid fuel technician or other requirements the board may establish. Courses approved by the board that apply to a journeyman license cannot be applied toward the requirements for a master license. [PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (AMD).] B. [PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (RP).] An out-of-state applicant must present satisfactory evidence to the board of experience in installing, cleaning, servicing, altering and repairing oil or solid fuel burning equipment. [PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18518 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18518
32 §18518. Enforcement of interstate compact
Status: in_force

1. Enforcement. The interstate commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the compact. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. Compliance. The interstate commission may, by majority vote of the commissioners, initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or, at the discretion of the interstate commission, in the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its adopted rules and bylaws against a member state in default. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

3. Remedies. The remedies in this section are not the exclusive remedies of the interstate commission. The interstate commission may avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or the regulation of a profession. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13786-F — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13786-F
32 §13786-F. Dispensing of emergency supplies of chronic maintenance drug
Status: in_force

1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, "chronic maintenance drug" means a medication prescribed to treat a chronic, long-term condition and that is taken on a regular, recurring basis. [PL 2021, c. 566, §2 (NEW).]

2. Emergency supply. A pharmacist may dispense an emergency supply of a chronic maintenance drug without a current, valid prescription from a practitioner, subject to the following requirements: A. The pharmacy at which the pharmacist is practicing has a record of a prescription for the chronic maintenance drug in the name of the patient who is requesting the emergency supply, including the amount of the chronic maintenance drug dispensed as provided in the most recent prescription or the standard unit of dispensing for the chronic maintenance drug, and the record of that prescription for the chronic maintenance drug does not include a notation from a practitioner that no emergency supply is permitted; [PL 2021, c. 566, §2 (NEW).] B. The pharmacist attempts but is unable to obtain authorization to refill the prescription described in paragraph A from the practitioner who issued the prescription or another practitioner responsible for the patient's care; [PL 2021, c. 566, §2 (NEW).] C. In the pharmacist's professional judgment, the chronic maintenance drug is essential to sustain the life of the patient or to continue therapy for a chronic condition of the patient and failure to dispense the chronic maintenance drug could reasonably produce undesirable health consequences or cause physical or mental discomfort; [PL 2021, c. 566, §2 (NEW).] D. Except as provided in this subsection, the amount of the chronic maintenance drug dispensed does not exceed a 30-day supply as provided in the prescription or, if the standard unit of dispensing for the chronic maintenance drug exceeds a 30-day supply, the amount of the chronic maintenance drug dispensed does not exceed the smallest standard unit of dispensing; [PL 2021, c. 566, §2 (NEW).] E. With respect to a chronic maintenance drug that is a controlled substance included in Schedule III or IV of 21 United States Code, Section 812 or 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1308, the amount of the chronic maintenance drug dispensed does not exceed a 7-day supply; [PL 2021, c. 566, §2 (NEW).] F. The chronic maintenance drug is not a controlled substance included in Schedule I or II of 21 United States Code, Section 812 or 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1308; and [PL 2021, c. 566, §2 (NEW).] G. The pharmacist has not dispensed the chronic maintenance drug in an emergency supply under this subsection to the same patient more than twice in the preceding 12-month period. [PL 2021, c. 566, §2 (NEW).] The pharmacist shall exercise professional judgment in determining the amount of the chronic maintenance drug to be dispensed, up to the maximum amount specified in this subsection. The pharmacist shall notify the practitioner who issued the prescription or another practitioner responsible for the patient's care no later than 72 hours after the chronic maintenance drug is dispensed. The pharmacist shall fulfill all documentation and other requirements established by the board when dispensing an emergency supply of a chronic maintenance drug. [PL 2021, c. 566, §2 (NEW).]

3. Rules. The board may adopt rules for determining what constitutes a chronic maintenance drug and what reporting procedures are necessary in dispensing an emergency supply of a chronic maintenance drug. Rules adopted by the board pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 566, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4913 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 73 / Section 4913
32 §4913. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §11 (NEW).]

1. Powers of board and District Court Judge concerning complaints. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §11 (RP).]

2. Preferring of charges. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §11 (RP).]

3. Time for hearing of charges. [PL 1977, c. 694, §648 (RP).]

4. Procedures. [PL 1977, c. 694, §648 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 13712 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13712
32 §13712. Membership
Status: in_force

The board consists of 7 members, two of whom must be public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A and the remainder of whom must be licensed pharmacists who possess the qualifications specified in section 13713 . At the time of the appointment, at least one of the licensed pharmacists must be a hospital pharmacist, at least one must be a chain pharmacist and at least one must be an independent pharmacist. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13251-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13251-A
32 §13251-A. Conflict of interest
Status: in_force

A real estate broker or associate broker may not knowingly provide or offer an appraisal or opinion of market value, as set forth in section 14004 , on real estate in a transaction where the broker or associate broker, or any other licensee licensed with the agency, is to receive a fee on that transaction. [PL 1999, c. 185, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 17403 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17403
32 §17403. Confidentiality
Status: in_force

When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7082 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7082
32 §7082. Purpose and objectives
Status: in_force

1. Purpose. The purpose of this compact is to facilitate the interstate practice of regulated social work by improving public access to competent social work services. The compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

2. Objectives. The compact is designed to achieve the following objectives: A. Increase public access to social work services; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. Reduce overly burdensome and duplicative requirements associated with holding multiple licenses; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] C. Enhance the member states' ability to protect the public's health and safety; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] D. Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate practice; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] E. Promote mobility and address workforce shortages by eliminating the necessity for licenses in multiple states by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] F. Support military families; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] G. Facilitate the exchange of licensure and disciplinary information among member states; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] H. Authorize all member states to hold a regulated social worker accountable for abiding by a member state's laws, rules, regulations and applicable professional standards in the member state in which the client is located at the time care is rendered; and [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] I. Allow for the use of telehealth to facilitate increased access to regulated social work services. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11003 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11003
32 §11003. Exclusions
Status: in_force

The term debt collector does not include: [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

1. Officers or employees of a creditor. Any officer or employee of a creditor while, in the name of the creditor, collecting debts for that creditor; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

2. Persons related by common ownership or affiliated by corporate control. Any person while acting as a debt collector for another person, both of whom are related by common ownership or affiliated by corporate control, if the person acting as a debt collector does so only for persons to whom it is so related or affiliated and if the principal business of that person is not the collection of debts; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

3. Officers or employees of the United States or any state. Any officer or employee of the United States or any state or agencies or instrumentalities of the State to the extent that collecting or attempting to collect any debt is in the performance of his official duties; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

4. Persons serving legal process. Any person while serving or attempting to serve legal process on any other person in connection with the judicial enforcement of any debt; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

5. Nonprofit organizations performing consumer credit counseling. Any nonprofit organization which, at the request of consumers, performs bona fide consumer credit counseling and assists consumers in the liquidation of their debts by receiving payments from those consumers and distributing those amounts to creditors; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

6. Attorneys-at-law collecting debts on behalf of a client. [PL 1993, c. 126, §2 (RP).]

7. Persons collecting debts owed or due to another. Any person collecting or attempting to collect any debt owed or due, or asserted to be owed or due, to another to the extent that the activity: A. Is incidental to a bona fide fiduciary obligation or a bona fide escrow arrangement; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] B. Concerns a debt which was originated by that person; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] C. Concerns a debt which was not in default at the time it was obtained by that person; or [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] D. Concerns a debt obtained by that person as a secured party in a commercial credit transaction involving the creditor; [PL 2009, c. 99, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2009, c. 99, §1 (AMD).]

8. Collection activities related to the operation of a business. Any person whose collection activities are confined to and directly related to the operation of a business other than that of a debt collector, such as, but not limited to, financial institutions regulated under Title 9‑B ; and [PL 2009, c. 99, §2 (AMD).]

9. Certain pretrial diversion programs for issuers of worthless checks. A private entity operating a worthless check enforcement program that meets the conditions set forth in section 11013‑A, subsection 3 . [PL 2009, c. 99, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17405 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17405
32 §17405. Rulemaking
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9903 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104 / Section 9903
32 §9903. Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice; establishment; compensation
Status: in_force

1. Establishment and membership. There is established, within the department, the Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice. The board consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor, including 2 public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . Other than these public members, the persons appointed to the board must have been engaged in rendering dietetic services to the public or in teaching or research in dietetics for at least 2 years immediately preceding their appointments. Two board members must be dietitians. The 5th member must be a dietetic technician. The professional members must at all times be holders of valid licenses under this chapter, except for the members of the first board, each of whom must fulfill the requirements for licensing under this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Y, §1 (AMD).]

2. Terms of appointment. Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . A member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Y, §1 (AMD).]

3. Meetings; chair. The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §20 (AMD).]

4. Compensation. [PL 1995, c. 625, Pt. A, §39 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 16607 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16607
32 §16607. Public records; confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. Presumption of public records. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 , records obtained by the administrator or filed under this chapter, including a record contained in or filed with a registration statement, application, notice filing or report, are public records and are available for public examination in accordance with Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1 . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Confidential records. The following records are confidential: A. A record obtained by the administrator in connection with an audit or inspection under section 16411, subsection 4 or an investigation under section 16602 ; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. A part of a record filed in connection with a registration statement under section 16301 and sections 16303 to 16305 or a record under section 16411, subsection 4 that contains trade secrets or confidential information if the person filing the registration statement or report has asserted a claim of confidentiality or privilege that is authorized by law; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. A record that is not required to be provided to the administrator or filed under this chapter and is provided to the administrator only on the condition that the record is confidential; [PL 2025, c. 111, §14 (AMD).] D. A record received from a person specified in section 16608, subsection 1 that has been designated as confidential by the agency furnishing the record; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] E. Any social security number, residential address unless used as a business address and residential telephone number unless used as a business telephone number contained in a record that is filed; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] F. A record obtained by the administrator through a designee of the administrator that, pursuant to a routine technical rule, as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A , or an order under this chapter, has been: (1) Expunged from the administrator's records by the designee; or (2) Determined to be nonpublic or nondisclosable by that designee if the administrator finds the determination to be in the public interest and for the protection of investors; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] G. Records to the extent that they relate solely to the administrator's internal personnel rules and practices, including, but not limited to, protocols, guidelines, manuals and memoranda of procedure for employees of the Office of Securities; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] H. Interagency or intra-agency memoranda or letters, including generally records that reflect discussions between or consideration by the administrator and employees of the Office of Securities of any action taken or proposed to be taken by the administrator or employees of the Office of Securities, including, but not limited to, reports, summaries, analyses, conclusions or other work product of the administrator or employees of the Office of Securities, except those that by law would routinely be discoverable in litigation; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] I. Records to the extent that disclosure could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 111, §14 (AMD).]

3. Administrator discretion to disclose. If disclosure is for the purpose of a civil, administrative or criminal investigation, action or proceeding or to a person specified in section 16608, subsection 1 , the administrator may disclose a record obtained in connection with an audit or inspection under section 16411, subsection 4 or a record obtained in connection with an investigation under section 16602 . Prior to disclosure to a person specified in section 16608, subsection 1 , the administrator may require the requesting agency to certify that under applicable law reasonable protections exist to preserve the integrity, confidentiality and security of the information comparable to the protections existing under the laws of this State. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Public disclosure for enforcement purposes. The administrator may disclose to the public any information obtained in connection with an investigation that would otherwise be nonpublic information, but only if the administrator determines that disclosure is necessary for the protection of investors or the public. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 568 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 568
32 §568. Confidentiality
Status: in_force

When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 8103-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8103-A
32 §8103-A. Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators
Status: in_force

1. Establishment. The Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators, referred to in this chapter as "the board," is established pursuant to Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 29‑D to administer the provisions of this chapter to protect the public by improving the standards relative to the practice of private investigation and to protect the public from unqualified practitioners. [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]

2. Duties. The board has the following powers and duties: A. To provide advice regarding rules proposed by the chief; [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).] B. At the request of the chief, to review written examinations for professional investigator applicants; [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).] C. At the request of the chief, to advise the chief on granting, suspending and revoking the licenses of professional investigators; [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).] D. To establish standards governing the safety and conduct of persons licensed under this chapter; [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).] E. To recommend investigations regarding alleged violations of the provisions of this chapter and any rules adopted by the chief; and [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).] F. To provide information to the chief on any matter as the board determines appropriate or necessary. [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]

3. Members. The board consists of 7 members who must be residents of the State and are appointed by the Governor as follows: A. Two members of the State Police recommended by the chief; [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).] B. One member recommended by the Attorney General; [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).] C. Three members of the public, with no more than 2 holding a license under this chapter, to be appointed to reflect a wide diversity of private investigation experience. At least one member must be chosen for the member's expertise in operating a private investigation company in this State and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed private investigator; and [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).] D. One administrator from a local or county law enforcement agency. [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]

4. Terms; removal. Terms of the members of the board are for 3 years. The terms are governed by Title 10, section 8009 . Members may be removed by the Governor for cause. [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]

5. Meetings; chair; quorum. The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. Four members of the board constitute a quorum. [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13005 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13005
32 §13005. Penalties
Status: in_force

A person or entity who violates any provision of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $2,000 for each violation may be adjudged, plus the amount of compensation received in the subject transaction. Any officer or agent of an entity who personally participates in or is accessory to a violation of this chapter is subject to the penalties prescribed under this section. Any court of competent jurisdiction has full power to try any violation of this chapter and, upon conviction, the court may at its discretion revoke or suspend the license of the person or entity so convicted. All fines and penalties over and above the cost of court proceedings inure to the commission. A violation of this chapter includes performing or attempting to perform those acts that constitute prohibited practices. [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §101 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]

The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin any person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether other administrative, civil or criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted. [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §101 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 11202 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11202
32 §11202. Unlawful commodity transactions
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in section 11203 or 11204 , no person may sell, purchase or offer to sell or purchase any commodity under any commodity contract or any commodity option or offer to enter into or enter into as seller or purchaser any commodity contract or commodity option. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6223 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6223
32 §6223. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors
Status: in_force

An individual licensed, certified or registered under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor. [PL 2019, c. 165, §23 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11014 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11014
32 §11014. Validation of debts
Status: in_force

1. Written notice. Within 5 days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing: A. The amount of the debt; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] B. The name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] C. A statement that unless the consumer, within 30 days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt or any portion of the debt, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] D. A statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the 30-day period that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of the verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] E. A statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the 30-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

2. Cease collection. If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the 30-day period described in subsection 1 that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt or any disputed portion of the debt, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of the judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of the verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

2-A. Economic abuse. If the consumer provides documentation to the debt collector as set forth in Title 14, section 6001, subsection 6, paragraph H that the debt or any portion of the debt is the result of economic abuse as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4002, subsection 3‑B , the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt or any disputed portion of the debt owed by the consumer subjected to economic abuse. [PL 2019, c. 407, §5 (NEW).]

3. Liability. The failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15213 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15213
32 §15213. Elevator or lift mechanics; license; definition
Status: in_force

A person may not service, repair, alter or install any elevator unless that person is licensed as an elevator or lift mechanic under this chapter. Elevator work in industrial plants and manufacturing plants may be performed by plant personnel who are not licensed under this chapter if the work is supervised by the plant engineer and performed in compliance with rules adopted by the director. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §20 (AMD).]

The word "elevator," as used in this chapter, includes all electrical equipment, wiring, steelwork and piping in the elevator machine room, hoistway and pit pertaining to the operation and control of an elevator, except power feeders and required power equipment up to the control panel, heating, lighting, ventilation and drainage equipment. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §20 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 4700-E — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-C / Section 4700-E
32 §4700-E. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

1. Apprentice well driller. "Apprentice well driller" means a person who is engaged to work at and learn the trade of well drilling under the direct supervision of a master or journeyman well driller. [PL 1993, c. 25, §2 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).]

1-A. Apprentice pump installer. "Apprentice pump installer" means a person who is engaged to work at and learn the trade of water well pump installation under the direct supervision of a master or journeyman pump installer. A person who is licensed under chapter 49 as a master plumber is not required to register with the commission as an apprentice pump installer. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

2. Commission. "Commission" means the Maine Water Well Commission created under section 4700‑G . [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]

3. Department. "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

3-A. Geotechnical driller. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §2 (RP).]

3-B. Journeyman pump installer. "Journeyman pump installer" means a person doing the work of pump installation, repair or replacement in water wells who is in the employment of a master pump installer. A person who is licensed under chapter 49 as a master plumber is not required to register with the commission as a journeyman pump installer. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

3-C. Geothermal heat exchange well. "Geothermal heat exchange well" means a hole drilled, driven or bored into the earth for the purpose of using the heat exchange capacity of the earth for heating and cooling. [PL 2009, c. 153, §1 (NEW).]

3-D. Geothermal heat exchange well driller. "Geothermal heat exchange well driller" means a person, firm or corporation engaged in the work of drilling, driving or boring geothermal heat exchange wells. [PL 2009, c. 153, §2 (NEW).]

3-E. Geothermal heat exchange well pump installer. "Geothermal heat exchange well pump installer" means a person who is engaged to work at and learn the trade of geothermal heat exchange well pump installation. [PL 2009, c. 153, §3 (NEW).]

4. Journeyman well driller. "Journeyman well driller" means a person doing the work of drilling, driving or boring wells who is in the employment of a master well driller. [PL 1993, c. 25, §4 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).]

4-A. Master pump installer. "Master pump installer" means a person, firm or corporation engaged in the installation, replacement or repair of a pump in a water well. The licensure of a master pump installer under this chapter must specify the name of the person licensed. In the case of a firm, the person licensed as a master pump installer must be a member or employee of the firm. In the case of a corporation, the person licensed as a master pump installer must be an employee of the corporation or an officer of the corporation. A person who is licensed under chapter 49 as a master plumber is not required to register with the commission as a master pump installer. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

5. Master well driller. "Master well driller" means a person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of drilling, driving or boring wells. The licensure of a master well driller under this chapter must specify the name of the person licensed. In the case of a firm, the person licensed as a master well driller must be a member or employee of the firm. In the case of a corporation, the person licensed as a master well driller must be an employee of the corporation or an officer of the corporation. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]

6. Pump or pump system. For purposes of a water well, "pump" or "pump system" means mechanical equipment or a device used to remove water from a well including all piping and wiring up to the existing equipment in the structure. For the purposes of a geothermal heat exchange well, "pump" or "pump system" means the mechanical equipment or device used to move fluid from the geothermal heat exchange well, including all piping and wiring, up to the existing equipment in the structure. [PL 2009, c. 153, §4 (AMD).]

6-A. Pump installation company. "Pump installation company" means a person, firm, partnership or corporation that is engaged in the trade of water well pump installation, repair or replacement. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

7. Pump installer. "Pump installer" means an apprentice pump installer, journeyman pump installer or master pump installer. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]

8. Well or water well. "Well" or "water well" means any hole drilled, driven or bored into the earth used to extract drinking water. The terms "well" and "water well" do not include: A. Dug wells; [PL 1993, c. 25, §4 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).] B. Monitoring wells; [PL 1993, c. 25, §4 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).] C. Wells constructed exclusively for the relief of artesian pressure at hydroelectric projects; [PL 1993, c. 25, §4 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).] D. Wells constructed for temporary dewatering purposes; [PL 1993, c. 25, §4 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).] E. Wells constructed for the purposes of extracting oil, gas or brine; and [PL 1993, c. 25, §4 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).] F. Wells on private property for private use that are constructed by the property owner or lessee of the property. [PL 1993, c. 25, §4 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 25, §4 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).]

9. Well driller. "Well driller" means an apprentice well driller, journeyman well driller or master well driller. [PL 1993, c. 25, §4 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).]

10. Well drilling contractor. [PL 1993, c. 25, §5 (RP); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).]

11. Well drilling company. "Well drilling company" means a person, firm, partnership or corporation that owns or otherwise operates any mechanical equipment used to drill, drive or bore water wells or geothermal heat exchange wells. [PL 2009, c. 153, §5 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14231-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14231-A
32 §14231-A. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the director, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003-H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the director determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §45 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6082 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6082
32 §6082. Networked supervision
Status: in_force

Networked supervision by the administrator is governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Multistate supervision. To efficiently and effectively administer and enforce this Act and to minimize regulatory burden, the administrator is authorized to participate in multistate supervisory processes established between states and coordinated through the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, the Money Transmitter Regulators Association and affiliates or successors of the conference and association for all licensees that hold licenses in this State and other states. As a participant in multistate supervision, the administrator shall: A. Cooperate, coordinate and share information with other state and federal regulators in accordance with section 6080 ; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Enter into written cooperation, coordination or information-sharing contracts or agreements with organizations whose memberships are made up of state or federal government agencies; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. Cooperate, coordinate and share information with organizations whose memberships are made up of state or federal government agencies, as long as the organizations agree in writing to maintain the confidentiality and security of the shared information in accordance with section 6080 . [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Enforcement authority. The administrator may not waive, and nothing in this section constitutes a waiver of, the administrator's authority to conduct an examination or investigation or otherwise take independent action authorized by this Act or by a rule adopted or order issued under this Act to enforce compliance with applicable state or federal law. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Joint examination. A joint examination or investigation or acceptance of an examination or investigation report does not waive an examination assessment provided for in this Act. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14501 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14501
32 §14501. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 324, §3 (AMD).]

1. Consumer. "Consumer" means any person who purchases or contracts for the purchase of home repair services. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]

2. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §48 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]

3. Door-to-door sales. "Door-to-door sales" means the solicitation or sale of home repair services by a home repair seller or the seller's employees to a consumer as a result of or in connection with the seller's or the employee's direct contact accomplished by means of a personal visit to the consumer, other than at the seller's place of business, without the consumer soliciting the initial contact. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]

4. Employee. "Employee" means any independent contractor, agent or person working for a salary or a commission who is affiliated with a home repair seller. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]

5. Home repair seller. "Home repair seller" means any person, partnership, corporation, business, trust or other legal entity that sells or provides home repair services. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]

6. Home repair services. "Home repair services" means to fix, replace, alter, convert, modernize, improve or make an addition to real property primarily designed or used as a residence. "Home repair services" includes, but is not limited to, the construction, installation, replacement, improvement or cleaning of driveways, swimming pools, porches, kitchens, chimneys, chimney liners, garages, fences, fall-out shelters, central air conditioning, central heating, boilers, furnaces, hot water heaters, electric wiring, sewers, plumbing fixtures, storm doors, storm windows, siding or awnings or other improvements to structures within the residence or upon the land adjacent to the residence, including tree trimming. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]

7. Permanent place of business. "Permanent place of business" means a building or other permanent structure, including a home residence, that is owned or held under a 12-month lease or rental agreement, from which business is commenced and that is used in whole or in part for the purpose of engaging in sales of home repair services. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]

8. Residence. "Residence" means a single-family or multifamily dwelling, including but not limited to a single-family home, apartment building, condominium, duplex or town house that is used or intended to be used by its occupants as a dwelling place. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]

9. Transient seller of home repair services. "Transient seller of home repair services," "transient seller" or "seller" means a home repair seller who engages in the business of door-to-door solicitations or sales of home repair services who does not have, at the time of the solicitation or contract, a permanent place of business in the municipality in which the door-to-door solicitation or sale occurs. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18704 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 149 / Section 18704
32 §18704. State participation in the compact (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)
Status: in_force

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)

1. Participation requirements. To participate in the compact, a state must: A. Participate fully in the commission's data system, including using the commission's unique identifier as defined in rules; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] B. Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] C. Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of the compact and rules, of any adverse action or the availability of investigative information regarding a licensee; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] D. Fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by rule, by receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search on criminal background checks and use the results in making licensure decisions in accordance with subsection 2; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] E. Comply with the rules of the commission; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] F. Utilize a recognized national examination as a requirement for licensure pursuant to the rules of the commission; and [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] G. Have continuing competence requirements as a condition for license renewal. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

2. Biometric-based information. Upon adoption of this compact, the member state has the authority to obtain biometric-based information from each physical therapy licensure applicant and submit this information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check in accordance with 28 United States Code, Section 534 and 42 United States Code, Section 14616. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

3. Compact privilege. A member state shall grant the compact privilege to a licensee holding a valid unencumbered license in another member state in accordance with the terms of the compact and rules. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

4. Fees. Member states may charge a fee for granting a compact privilege. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 4700-G — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-C / Section 4700-G
32 §4700-G. Creation of commission
Status: in_force

1. Establishment of commission. The Maine Water Well Commission, as authorized by Title 5, chapter 379 , is established to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The purpose of the commission is to provide the public with the highest quality drinking water possible by ensuring that water wells and geothermal heat exchange wells are drilled, constructed, altered or abandoned in a manner that protects groundwater from contamination. [PL 2009, c. 153, §7 (AMD).]

2. Membership. The commission consists of the director of the division of environmental health within the Department of Health and Human Services or the director's designee; the Director of the Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the director's designee; the Commissioner of Transportation or the commissioner's designee; and 4 public members, 3 of whom must be well drillers. [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. C, §15 (AMD).]

3. Appointing authority. The Governor shall appoint the public members. Members who are well drillers must be appointed from among nominees selected by the Governor or the Maine Ground Water Association. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]

4. Chair. The commission shall appoint a member to serve as the commission's chair for a term of 2 years. [PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

5. Terms of office. The term of the public members is 5 years. Terms must be staggered so that no more than 2 public member terms expire in any one year. Members who are not public members serve a term coincident with their term of office. The Governor shall fill any vacant seat on the commission by a qualified person for the remainder of the unexpired term. A member of the commission may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]

6. Administrative provision. The department shall administer the affairs and activities of the commission, keep all books and records, excluding data reports. All appropriations for use of the commission must be made to the department. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources shall keep all well data reports and work with the department in the administration of the commission's activities. [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. C, §16 (AMD).]

7. Records. The commission shall keep accurate records of its proceedings and shall maintain the following information: A. The names and addresses of all persons licensed under this chapter; and [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).] B. An accounting of all money received or disbursed by the commission. [PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] All records and lists under this subsection are public documents, open for inspection during business hours. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]

8. Compensation. Public members of the commission receive the sum of $50 per meeting plus any necessary traveling expenses for actual attendance at any commission meeting. [PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

9. Meetings. The commission shall meet at least 2 times per calendar year at the call of the chair. The chair may call additional meetings as the chair determines necessary and shall call a meeting at the request of any 2 members of the commission. [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §41 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6173 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80-A / Section 6173
32 §6173. Registration and annual reregistration
Status: in_force

1. Nonprofit organizations. [PL 2007, c. 36, §6 (RP).]

2. Registration and reregistration. An organization desiring to act, or continue to act, as a debt management service provider shall apply to the administrator for registration or reregistration in accordance with this chapter. The application must be in a form prescribed by the administrator. The administrator may refuse the application if it contains erroneous or incomplete information. A registration may not be issued unless the administrator, upon investigation, finds that the financial soundness and responsibility, insurance coverage, consumer education programs and services component, character and fitness of the applicant and, when applicable, its partners, officers or directors, warrant belief that the business will be operated honestly and fairly within the purposes of this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §24 (AMD).]

2-A. Separate registration required. A separate registration is required for each place of business. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §24 (AMD).]

2-B. Registration requirements; fees. The administrator may require registration under this section through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry as defined in Title 9‑A, section 13‑102, subsection 8 . The administrator is authorized to participate in the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry. In all cases, whether registration is through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry or otherwise, the administrator may establish, by rule, requirements for registration, including but not limited to: A. Background checks for: (1) Criminal history through fingerprint or other databases; (2) Civil or administrative records; (3) Credit history; or (4) Any other information determined necessary by the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §24 (NEW).] B. The payment of fees to apply for registrations or reregistrations, except that the fee for an initial application may not exceed $800 and for a reregistration may not exceed $600. If registration is through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry, an applicant must also pay a nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry processing fee in an amount to be determined by the administrators of the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry. Reregistration applications received after the due date are subject to an additional fee of $100; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §24 (NEW).] C. The setting or resetting as necessary of reregistration or reporting dates; and [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §24 (NEW).] D. Other requirements for application for, amendment of or revocation of a registration or any other such activities as the administrator considers necessary. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §24 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §24 (NEW).]

3. Action on registration application. The administrator shall take action on an application within 30 days after the administrator has accepted the application as complete. Upon written request, the applicant is entitled to a hearing on the question of the applicant's qualifications for registration if the administrator has notified the applicant in writing that the application has been denied or the administrator has not issued a registration within 30 days after the application for the registration was accepted as complete by the administrator. A request for a hearing may not be made more than 60 days after the application was accepted as complete or the administrator has mailed a written notice to the applicant stating that the application has been denied and stating the reasons for the denial of the application. [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).]

Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §24 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15101 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15101
32 §15101. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

1. Approved. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §1 (RP).]

2. Authorized inspector. "Authorized inspector" means a person holding a license to inspect boilers and pressure vessels within this State issued under section 15120 . [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).]

3. Board. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §3 (RP).]

4. Chief inspector. "Chief inspector" means the Chief Inspector of Boilers and Pressure Vessels approved under section 15106 . [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §3 (AMD).]

5. Code. "Code" means the boiler and pressure vessel code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and amendments and interpretations made and approved by the council of the society. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

6. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

7. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

8. Deputy inspector. "Deputy inspector" means a person, employed by the State and supervised by the chief inspector, authorized to inspect boilers and pressure vessels within this State. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]

8-A. Director. "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §5 (NEW).]

9. Miniature boiler. "Miniature boiler" means a boiler as defined by the code. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

10. Schoolhouse. "Schoolhouse" includes, but is not limited to, any structure used by schools or colleges, public or private, for the purpose of housing classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums or dormitories. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 14235 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14235
32 §14235. Licenses; renewal
Status: in_force

Licensees must renew their licenses by filing an application and paying the renewal fee as set under section 14238 . The expiration dates for licenses issued under this chapter may be established by the commissioner. [PL 2019, c. 373, §42 (AMD).]

A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee as set under section 14238 in addition to the renewal fee. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, including a late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under section 14238, except that the director, after giving due consideration to the protection of the public, may waive requirements. [PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. B, §33 (AMD).]

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the director must waive examination if a renewal application is made by a person within 90 days after separation from the United States Armed Forces, under conditions other than dishonorable, if that person failed to renew a license because of active duty in the armed forces. The waiver of examination may not be granted if the person served more than 4 years in the armed forces, unless evidence is presented to demonstrate that the applicant was required by law to serve that period. [PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. B, §33 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4700-H — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-C / Section 4700-H
32 §4700-H. Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The commission has the following powers and duties. [PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

1. Hold hearings. The commission shall conduct hearings in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 . [PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

1-A. Administer examinations. The commission shall develop and administer all examinations required by section 4700‑I, subsection 4 . All examinations must be written examinations and must test an applicant's knowledge of the following matters as is appropriate for the license or license endorsement for which the application is made: A. Principles of water well drilling; [PL 2009, c. 153, §9 (NEW).] B. Principles of geothermal heat exchange well drilling; [PL 2009, c. 153, §9 (NEW).] C. Abandonment of water wells; [PL 2009, c. 153, §9 (NEW).] D. Abandonment of geothermal heat exchange wells; [PL 2009, c. 153, §9 (NEW).] E. Installation of water well pump systems; [PL 2009, c. 153, §9 (NEW).] F. Installation of geothermal heat exchange well pump systems; and [PL 2009, c. 153, §9 (NEW).] G. The code of performance adopted by the commission. [PL 2009, c. 153, §9 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 153, §9 (AMD).]

2. Licensing. The commission shall license well drillers, geothermal heat exchange well drillers, well drilling companies, geothermal heat exchange well pump installers, pump installers and pump installation companies and may initiate action for the revocation or suspension of such licenses. [PL 2009, c. 153, §10 (AMD).]

3. Investigate complaints. The commission shall investigate complaints and cases of noncompliance with, or violation of, this chapter or of the code of performance adopted by the commission. Complainants must petition the commission in writing within 24 months of completion of a water well or geothermal heat exchange well or the installation, repair or replacement of a pump system. At its discretion, the commission may request that an investigation of an alleged violation be conducted by a neutral qualified individual, acceptable to both the alleged violator and the commission, who shall report to the commission. At its discretion, the commission may refer a complaint to the Attorney General. [PL 2009, c. 153, §11 (AMD).]

4. Revocation and suspension of license. If the commission determines a violation of this chapter, the code of performance adopted by the commission or other laws and rules in effect, including for a well driller or a well drilling company the water well information laws under Title 12, section 550‑B , has occurred, the commission shall notify the responsible well driller, geothermal heat exchange well driller, well drilling company, geothermal heat exchange well pump installer, pump installer or pump installation company by certified or registered mail of the violation. The commission may order the responsible party or parties to correct, within 48 hours of notification, any violation it determines to be a significant threat to public health, including, but not limited to, potential contamination by pathogenic organisms. The commission may order that all other violations be corrected within a period of 60 days following receipt of notification. If the violation is not corrected within 60 days, or within 48 hours for significant threats to public health, the commission may revoke or suspend the license of the responsible party or parties. A licensee who receives a written notice of a violation or of a revocation or suspension of a license under this subsection may request a hearing before the commission. The commission shall conduct such hearings and issue its decision within 30 days of the request. A decision of the commission under this subsection is a final agency action. The commission shall adopt rules governing criteria for license reinstatement. Rules adopted by the commission pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2009, c. 153, §12 (AMD).]

5. Adopt code of performance. The commission shall adopt rules establishing a minimum code of performance for well drillers, pump installers, geothermal heat exchange well drillers and geothermal heat exchange well pump installers. The code of performance must set forth appropriate minimum standards of professional conduct for well drillers, pump installers, geothermal heat exchange well drillers and geothermal heat exchange well pump installers. [PL 2009, c. 153, §13 (AMD).]

6. Levy fines. The commission may levy fines for violations of the code of performance adopted by the commission of not more than $1,000 per violation. [PL 2009, c. 153, §14 (AMD).]

7. Order well abandonment. The commission shall adopt rules establishing procedures for determining that a water well or geothermal heat exchange well must be abandoned because of prior contamination or because it has been constructed in violation of existing regulations and standards, can not be altered or repaired to meet existing regulations or standards and poses a significant threat to public health or groundwater contamination. Rules adopted by the commission pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2009, c. 153, §15 (AMD).]

8. Educational materials. The commission shall adopt rules to require the distribution of educational materials to a landowner when a residential private drinking water well is drilled or deepened to inform the landowner about the importance of testing for arsenic and other contaminants or properties specified in Title 22, section 2660‑T . Rules adopted by the commission pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2017, c. 230, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1307 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1307
32 §1307. Receipts and disbursements
Status: in_force

The board shall receive and account for all money derived under this chapter and shall pay the money, as provided by law, to the Treasurer of State, who shall keep the money in a separate fund to be known as the "Professional Engineers' Fund." The board may make other expenditures from this fund, upon itemized vouchers approved by the chair of the board, that in the opinion of the board are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this chapter. [PL 1999, c. 186, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13792 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13792
32 §13792. Sale by certain methods prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Methods of sale prohibited. A person may not sell, distribute, vend or otherwise dispose of any drug, medicine or pharmaceutical or medical preparation by means of any public exhibition, entertainment, performance, carnival or by vending machines, except as described in subsection 2. [PL 2019, c. 454, §2 (NEW).]

2. Sale of nonprescription drugs by vending machines. The Maine Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules to allow a pharmacy licensed as a vending machine outlet in accordance with section 13751 to sell or distribute nonprescription drugs by vending machines. The rules must include, but are not limited to, the following: A. A requirement that only nonprescription drugs may be dispensed by a vending machine; [PL 2019, c. 454, §2 (NEW).] B. A requirement that nonprescription drugs dispensed by a vending machine must be stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, including those that require a stable temperature; [PL 2019, c. 454, §2 (NEW).] C. A requirement that nonprescription drugs dispensed by a vending machine must be sold only in the manufacturer's clearly labeled, original, unbroken, tamper‑proof and expiration‑dated packaging; [PL 2019, c. 454, §2 (NEW).] D. A requirement that nonprescription drugs dispensed by a vending machine may not be older than the manufacturer's expiration date; [PL 2019, c. 454, §2 (NEW).] E. [PL 2023, c. 160, §1 (RP).] F. A requirement that a vending machine through which nonprescription drugs are dispensed must have an obvious and legible statement on the machine that identifies the owner of the machine, a toll‑free telephone number at which the consumer may contact the owner of the machine, a statement advising the consumer to check the expiration date of the product before using the product and the telephone number of the board; [PL 2019, c. 454, §2 (NEW).] G. Identification of any nonprescription drugs that may not be dispensed by a vending machine; and [PL 2019, c. 454, §2 (NEW).] H. Identification of locations at which a vending machine dispensing nonprescription drugs may not be located, including the following: (1) Private schools as defined in Title 20‑A, section 1, subsection 22 ; (2) Public preschool programs as defined in Title 20‑A, section 1, subsection 23‑A ; (3) Public schools as defined in Title 20‑A, section 1, subsection 24 ; and (4) Child care facilities as defined in Title 22, section 8301‑A, subsection 1‑A, paragraph B . [PL 2019, c. 454, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 160, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13277 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13277
32 §13277. Written policy
Status: in_force

Every real estate brokerage agency shall adopt a written company policy that identifies and describes the types of real estate brokerage relationships in which the designated broker and affiliated licensees may engage. [PL 2005, c. 378, §18 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 9860-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 103 / Section 9860-A
32 §9860-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. X, §6 (NEW).]

1. Substance use. Habitual substance use or use of drugs listed as controlled substances by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration that has resulted or is foreseeably likely to result in the licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients; or [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §144 (AMD).]

2. Mental incompetence. A medical finding of mental incompetency. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. X, §6 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2284 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2284
32 §2284. Foreign-trained applicants
Status: in_force

Foreign-trained applicants are subject to the provisions of this section. [PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (RPR).]

1. Approval. Applicants must receive approval for their educational programs, supervised fieldwork and English language proficiency, based on standards set by NBCOT. [PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).]

2. Character references. [PL 2019, c. 287, §15 (RP).]

3. Examination. Applicants for licensure as occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants must pass an examination as provided for in section 2280‑A . [PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).]

4. Certification. Applicants, except those applying within 3 months of having taken the certification examination who have their examination scores sent directly to the board, must submit a verification of certification form, provided by either the board or NBCOT. All forms must be completed and signed by NBCOT. [PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).]

5. Fee. Applicants must pay the application and license fees as set under section 2285 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §9 (AMD).]

6. Temporary license. Foreign-trained applicants must receive approval to sit for the examination from NBCOT in order to be eligible for a temporary license. [PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14024 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124 / Section 14024
32 §14024. Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

1. Consent to service. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §9 (RP).]

2. Reciprocal agreements. [PL 2013, c. 547, §2 (RP); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]

3. Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction. An applicant who is licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction may be issued a license if: A. [PL 2013, c. 547, §3 (RP); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).] B. [PL 2013, c. 547, §3 (RP); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).] C. The applicant holds a license in good standing from a jurisdiction with requirements for licensure that meet or exceed the license requirements as set forth by this subchapter for that level of licensure; and [PL 2013, c. 547, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).] D. The appraiser licensing program of the other jurisdiction complies with Title XI of the federal Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 as determined by the federal agency responsible for the determination under that Act. [PL 2013, c. 547, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).] [PL 2013, c. 547, §3 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]

4. Licensure by endorsement. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this subsection or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §43 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 97 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 97
32 §97. Maine Emergency Medical Services Community Grant Program
Status: in_force

The Maine Emergency Medical Services Community Grant Program is established as a pilot program to provide grants to communities for the review and consideration of the provision of effective and efficient emergency medical services. [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).]

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Community" means a municipality or group of municipalities. [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).] B. "Program" means the Maine Emergency Medical Services Community Grant Program pilot program established under this section. [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).]

2. Purpose and use of grant funding. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to communities that plan to examine or are examining the provision of emergency medical services through a process of informed community self-determination and are considering a new, financially stable structure for delivering emergency medical services that provides high-quality services effectively and efficiently. Recipient communities may use grant funds to review current capacity and consider alternative models for providing emergency medical services, including, but not limited to, for the following activities: A. Engaging with the individuals, institutions and businesses in the community to plan for emergency medical services; [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).] B. Determining the current level and financial health of emergency medical services that serve the community; [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).] C. Identifying issues in the community that challenge or improve the provision of emergency medical services; [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).] D. Developing options for the structure, delivery and financing of emergency medical services that will effectively and efficiently serve the community, including options for ensuring long-term financial stability; and [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).] E. Engaging with the individuals, institutions and businesses in the community in reviewing the information collected and considering options developed through the activities engaged in under paragraphs B to D . [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).]

3. Board responsibility; financing. The board shall administer grants made under the program. Funding appropriated for the program that is unexpended at the end of a fiscal year is nonlapsing and carries forward to the next fiscal year. [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).]

4. Rulemaking. The board shall adopt rules establishing the grant application and selection process and shall administer grant funds appropriated for the program. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).]

5. Reports. As a condition of receiving grant funding, all grant recipients shall report as required by the board on the use of funds and the results of the actions described by subsection 2 . [PL 2021, c. 700, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14039 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124 / Section 14039
32 §14039. Supervisory appraiser
Status: in_force

1. Scope of practice. A supervisory appraiser is responsible for the training, guidance and direct supervision of a trainee real property appraiser as set forth by rules adopted by the board. [PL 2013, c. 547, §18 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]

2. Certified level license required. A certified general real property appraiser or certified residential real property appraiser who has held a license in any jurisdiction for a minimum of 3 years and within the last 3 years has not had a license suspended or revoked or been subject to other disciplinary action that limits the licensee's legal eligibility to perform real estate appraisal activity may supervise a trainee real property appraiser. [PL 2023, c. 543, §2 (AMD).]

3. Completion of supervisory course. A supervisory appraiser must satisfactorily complete a supervisory appraiser and trainee appraiser course as specified by the appraiser qualifications board to supervise a trainee real property appraiser licensed on or after January 1, 2015. [PL 2013, c. 547, §18 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]

4. Filing with board. Before employing a trainee real property appraiser, a supervising certified residential real property appraiser or certified general real property appraiser must register the name and starting date of employment of that trainee with the board. [PL 2013, c. 547, §18 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]

5. Limitation on number of trainees. A supervisory appraiser may not supervise more than 3 trainee real property appraisers at one time. [PL 2013, c. 547, §18 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-S — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-S
32 §6100-S. Surety bond
Status: in_force

Surety bond requirements are governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Security. An applicant for a money transmission license shall provide, and a licensee at all times shall maintain, security consisting of a surety bond in a form satisfactory to the administrator or, with the administrator's approval, a deposit instead of a bond in accordance with this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Amount. The amount of the required security is $100,000. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Exceeding maximum required bond amount. A licensee may exceed the maximum required bond amount pursuant to section 6100‑T, subsection 1 . [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13069 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13069
32 §13069. Director
Status: in_force

1. Appointment. The Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation, with the advice of the Real Estate Commission and subject to the Civil Service Law, shall appoint a director of the commission. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]

2. Duties. The director is responsible for the management of the commission's affairs, within the guidelines, policies and rules established by the commission and for carrying out the duties allocated to the director under this chapter. Duties of the director may be carried out by the director's designee, other than a member of the commission. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]

3. Employees. [PL 1999, c. 687, Pt. F, §8 (RP).]

4. Disposal of fees; expenses. [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §44 (RP).]

4-A. Real estate account. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §14 (RP).]

5. Advocate. The director shall seek to protect the interests of the public and the industry in the administration of this chapter. In this capacity, the director may serve as an advocate in any proceeding before the commission, presenting evidence and argument in support of a recommended disposition. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]

6. Investigations. The director may, in accordance with this subsection, investigate the actions of any licensee under this chapter, or any person or entity that assumes to act in a capacity requiring a license under this chapter, upon receipt of a written complaint or in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by the commission by rule. A. If the director receives a written complaint under this subsection, the director shall review the complaint to determine whether the complaint describes a violation of law or rule that is within the authority of the commission to enforce. If the director determines that a complaint does not describe a violation of law or rule that is within the authority of the commission to enforce, the director shall notify the person who submitted the complaint of this determination. If the director determines that the complaint does describe a violation of law or rule that is within the authority of the commission to enforce, the director shall investigate the actions described in the complaint. [PL 2023, c. 114, §1 (RPR).] B. If the director undertakes an investigation under this subsection, either of a written complaint or in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the commission by rule, the director shall, upon completion of the investigation, take one of the following actions: (1) With the commission's approval, dismiss the complaint; (2) With the consent of the parties and subject to approval of the commission and commission counsel, execute a consent agreement; or (3) Issue a staff petition for hearing before the commission, which may include a recommended disposition. [PL 2023, c. 114, §1 (RPR).] C. [PL 2023, c. 114, §1 (RP).] [PL 2023, c. 114, §1 (RPR).]

7. Subpoenas. The director may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses at hearings and to compel the production of documents and other records deemed necessary in connection with the administration of this chapter. Whenever a person refuses to obey a subpoena duly issued by the director, the Superior Court for Kennebec County or any court of this State, within the jurisdiction of which the person resides or transacts business, shall have jurisdiction to issue to that person an order requiring him to comply with the subpoena and any failure to obey that order may be punished by the court as contempt. Refusal to obey the director's subpoena also constitutes a violation of this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]

8. Denial of licenses. The director may only issue a license to persons or entities meeting the requirements of this chapter. If it appears to the director that grounds for denial of a license or renewal exists, the director shall deny the license or renewal and notify the applicant in writing of the basis for denial together with notice of the applicant's right to a hearing before the commission, if requested in accordance with commission rules within a 30-day period. The director shall not issue a license to any applicant for renewal if the license has been expired for more than 90 days, unless the applicant passes the license examination designated by commission rule for this purpose. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13786-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13786-A
32 §13786-A. Security requirements; rules
Status: in_force

1. Rules. The Department of Public Safety, after consultation with the Board of Osteopathic Licensure, the Board of Licensure in Medicine and the Board of Pharmacy, shall adopt rules that establish security requirements for all written prescriptions for schedule II drugs issued by health care providers. For purposes of this section, "schedule II drug" has the same meaning as in the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, 21 United States Code, Section 812. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A and must be brought back for review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice matters during the 2nd Regular Session of the 120th Legislature. The rules must include a procedure to obtain a waiver for prescription blanks that provide substantially equivalent protection against forgery. The rules must deal with the following subjects: A. Measures designed to prevent unauthorized copying of a completed or blank prescription form; [PL 2001, c. 419, §23 (NEW).] B. Measures designed to prevent the erasure or modification of information written on the prescription by the prescribing health care provider; and [PL 2001, c. 419, §23 (NEW).] C. Measures to prevent the use of counterfeit prescription forms. [PL 2001, c. 419, §23 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 419, §23 (NEW).]

2. Out-of-state prescription security requirements. Notwithstanding any law or rule to the contrary, a prescription for a schedule II drug written by an out-of-state practitioner on a prescription blank that does not comply with the requirements for a security prescription blank, as defined in the Department of Public Safety rule pursuant to subsection 1 , may be filled by a pharmacist only if: A. The pharmacist receives and makes a record of oral confirmation of the validity of the prescription from the out-of-state practitioner or the practitioner's agent and the pharmacist makes a reasonable effort to determine that the oral confirmation came from the practitioner or the practitioner's agent, which may include a telephone call to the practitioner's telephone number listed in a telephone directory or other directory or other good faith efforts to confirm the identity of the person giving the oral confirmation; and [PL 2003, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] B. The pharmacist demands, inspects and records a valid photographic identification from any person presenting a prescription or receiving a filled prescription unless: (1) The person is the patient for whom the prescription is written; (2) The person's identity is personally known to the pharmacist; and (3) The pharmacist confirms by reviewing the pharmacy records that the pharmacist has previously demanded, inspected and recorded a valid photographic identification from the person. [PL 2003, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 326, §1 (NEW).]

3. Valid photographic identification. For the purposes of subsection 2 , a valid photographic identification is limited to the following: A. A valid Maine motor vehicle operator's license; [PL 2003, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] B. A valid Maine identification card issued under Title 29‑A, section 1410 ; [PL 2003, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] C. A valid United States passport; or [PL 2003, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] D. A valid passport or motor vehicle operator's license of another state, territory or possession of the United States or a foreign country only if it: (1) Contains a photograph of the person presenting the prescription; (2) Is encased in tamper-resistant plastic or is otherwise tamper-resistant; and (3) Identifies the date of birth of the person presenting the prescription. [PL 2003, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 326, §1 (NEW).]

4. Partial filling of out-of-state prescriptions. The partial filling of a prescription for a schedule II drug written by an out-of-state practitioner on a prescription blank that does not comply with the requirements for a security prescription blank, as defined in the Department of Public Safety rule pursuant to subsection 1 , is permissible if the pharmacist is unable after reasonable effort to obtain the oral confirmation described in subsection 2 in the case of the practitioner's office being closed during nights, weekends or holidays. The partial filling is limited to a 72-hour supply of the controlled substance. The remaining portion of the prescription may be filled within the 72-hour period upon obtaining the oral confirmation. No further quantity may be filled beyond the 72 hours without a new prescription. [PL 2003, c. 326, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4700-I — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-C / Section 4700-I
32 §4700-I. Licensure and fees
Status: in_force

Effective January 1, 1994, a person may not participate in the physical construction of a water well for compensation or any public drinking water well unless licensed under this section. After final adoption of initial rules pursuant to subsection 2‑A , a person may not participate in the physical construction of a geothermal heat exchange well for compensation unless licensed under this section. [PL 2009, c. 153, §16 (AMD).]

1. Fees. The commission shall establish license fees sufficient to recover reasonable costs of administering this chapter, including costs associated with the development and administration of examinations. License fees are not required for apprentice well driller or apprentice pump installer licenses. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]

2. Licensure. Except as provided in subsection 2‑A , an applicant for licensure shall submit to the commission, on a form provided by the commission, a written application for licensure containing such information as the commission requires. A person who holds a valid license as provided for in this section must be in the charge of a licensed well drilling company or pump installation company in order to actively practice well drilling or pump installation, repair or replacement. A company license is valid only while the company employs at least one licensed master well driller for a well drilling company or one master pump installer for a pump installation company. The commission shall license an applicant for well driller licensure as either a master well driller or a journeyman well driller and applicants for pump installer licensure as either a master pump installer or a journeyman pump installer, based on the following criteria. A. A master well driller must have a minimum of 3 years experience in well drilling and have worked an average of 1,000 hours per year as a journeyman well driller for each of those years. [PL 1993, c. 25, §10 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).] B. A journeyman well driller must have at least one year experience in well drilling and have worked at least 1,000 hours during that year as an apprentice well driller. [PL 1993, c. 25, §10 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).] C. A master pump installer must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a pump installer and have worked at least 350 hours as a pump installer during each of those years. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).] D. [PL 1993, c. 25, §10 (RP); PL 1993, c. 25, §15 (AFF).] E. A journeyman pump installer must have at least one year experience in pump installing and have worked at least 350 hours during that year as an apprentice pump installer. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).] F. A well drilling company must be issued a license upon presentation to the commission of a valid master well driller license issued to and held by the owner or an employee of the firm, partnership or corporation. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).] G. A pump installation company must be issued a license upon presentation to the commission of a valid master pump installer license issued to and held by the owner or an employee of the firm, partnership or corporation. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).] The commission shall license a well driller or pump installer applicant who is not eligible for licensure under paragraphs A to E as an apprentice. [PL 2009, c. 153, §17 (AMD).]

2-A. Geothermal heat exchange well drillers and geothermal heat exchange well pump installers; licensure. The commission shall adopt rules establishing a licensing structure for geothermal heat exchange well drillers and geothermal heat exchange well pump installers. The rules may allow licensure by endorsement. After adoption of the initial rules, rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . The initial rules must be adopted through major substantive rulemaking as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . The commission shall consult with appropriate departments and agencies, including the Department of Environmental Protection, during the rule-making process. [PL 2009, c. 153, §18 (NEW).]

3. Term of license. Well drillers, geothermal heat exchange well drillers, geothermal heat exchange well pump installers and pump installers must be licensed annually. All licenses expire on December 31st of each year. Any person who is a well driller or pump installer on the effective date of this Act is deemed to be licensed. [PL 2009, c. 153, §19 (AMD).]

4. Examinations. After January 1, 1994, a person must successfully complete a written examination administered by the commission in order to: A. Initially be licensed as a journeyman or master pump installer or as a journeyman or master well driller; [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).] B. Upgrade from an apprentice to a journeyman well driller or an apprentice to a journeyman pump installer; and [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).] C. Upgrade from a journeyman to a master well driller or a journeyman to a master pump installer. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).] A person licensed under chapter 49 as a master plumber is not required to complete an examination to perform the work of a pump installer. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]

4-A. Examinations for geothermal heat exchange well drillers and geothermal heat exchange well pump installers. After final adoption of initial rules pursuant to subsection 2‑A , the commission may require a person to successfully complete a written examination administered by the commission in order to be licensed as a geothermal heat exchange well driller or a geothermal heat exchange well pump installer. [PL 2009, c. 153, §20 (NEW).]

5. Waiver. Notwithstanding this section, in cases in which the commission finds the presence of exigent circumstances, the commission may grant a waiver of the requirements of this section and may authorize: A. A person who has 5 years or more of well drilling experience of at least 1,000 hours in each of those 5 years under the supervision of a master well driller to sit for the master well driller examination under subsection 4 and to be licensed as a master well driller; and [PL 2007, c. 207, §1 (NEW).] B. A person who has 5 years or more of pump installation experience of at least 350 hours in each of those 5 years under the supervision of a master pump installer to sit for the master pump installer examination under subsection 4 and to be licensed as a master pump installer. [PL 2007, c. 207, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 207, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12273-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12273-A
32 §12273-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]

1. Loss of authority in other state. Cancellation, revocation, suspension or refusal to renew authority to engage in the practice of public accountancy in any other state for any cause; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]

2. Failure to maintain compliance. Failure, on the part of an applicant or a licensee to maintain compliance with the requirements for issuance or renewal of that license or to report the changes to the board required by section 12252, subsection 6 ; [PL 2009, c. 242, §23 (AMD).]

3. Revocation or suspension of right to practice. Revocation or suspension of the right to practice before any state or federal agency; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]

4. Dishonesty, fraud, gross negligence, failure to file. Dishonesty, fraud or gross negligence in the practice of public accountancy or in the filing or failure to file the licensee's own income tax returns; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]

5. Fraud. Performance of any fraudulent act while holding a license issued under this chapter or a certificate or license issued under prior law; and [PL 2009, c. 242, §24 (AMD).]

6. Adverse conduct. Any conduct reflecting adversely upon the licensee's fitness to engage in the practice of public accountancy. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18440 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18440
32 §18440. Rulemaking
Status: in_force

1. Promulgation. The commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently implement and administer this compact and achieve its purpose. A commission is invalid and has no force or effect only if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that the rule is invalid because the commission exercised its rule-making authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, or based upon another applicable standard of review. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

2. Rule conflict with law. The rules of the commission have the force of law in each participating state, except that when the rules of the commission conflict with the laws of the participating state that establish the scope of practice as held by a court of competent jurisdiction, the rules of the commission are ineffective in that state to the extent of the conflict. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

3. Powers. The commission shall exercise its rule-making powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

4. Rule rejection. If a majority of the legislatures of the participating states rejects a rule or a portion of a commission rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact within 4 years of the date of adoption of the rule, then that rule has no further force and effect in any participating state or to any state applying to participate in the compact. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

5. Rule adoption procedure. Rules or amendments to the rules must be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the commission. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

6. Public comment. Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the commission shall hold a public hearing and allow persons to provide oral and written comments, data, facts, opinions and arguments. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

7. Notice of proposed rule. Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, and at least 30 days in advance of the meeting at which the commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule, the commission shall provide a notice of proposed rulemaking: A. On the publicly accessible website of the commission or other publicly accessible platform; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. To persons who have requested notice of the commission's notices of proposed rulemaking; and [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. In any other ways the commission may specify by rule. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

8. Notice requirements. The notice of proposed rulemaking must include: A. The time, date and location of the public hearing in which the commission will hear public comments on the proposed rule and, if different, the time, date and location of the meeting in which the commission will consider and vote upon the proposed rule; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. If the hearing is held via telecommunication, videoconference or other electronic means, the commission shall include the mechanism for access to the hearing; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. The text of the proposed rule and the reason for the proposed rule; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] D. A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person and the date by which written comments must be received; and [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] E. The manner in which interested persons may submit written comments. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

9. Hearings. All hearings must be recorded. A copy of the recording and all written comments and documents received in response to the proposed rulemaking must be made available to the public. Nothing in this section may be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the commission at hearings required by this section. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

10. Final action. The commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule based on the rule-making record. A. The commission may adopt changes to the proposed rule as long as the changes do not enlarge the original purpose of the proposed rule. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. The commission shall provide on its publicly accessible website an explanation of the reasons for substantive changes made to the proposed rule as well as reasons for substantive changes not made that were recommended by commenters. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. The commission shall determine a reasonable effective date for the rule. Except for an emergency as provided in subsection 13 , the effective date of the rule may not be sooner than 30 days after the commission issued the notice that it adopted the rule. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

11. Emergency rulemaking. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule with 24 hours' notice, without the opportunity for comment or hearing, as long as the usual rule-making procedures provided in the compact and in this section are retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than 90 days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this subsection, "emergency rule" means a rule that must be adopted immediately in order to: A. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety or welfare; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. Prevent a loss of commission funds or participating state funds; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] D. Protect public health and safety. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

12. Rule revisions. The commission or an authorized committee of the commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions must be posted on the publicly accessible website of the commission. The revision is subject to challenge by any person for a period of 30 days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge must be made in writing and delivered to the commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision takes effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

13. Application of participating state requirements. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a participating state's rulemaking requirements do not apply under this compact. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 8114-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8114-A
32 §8114-A. Complaint investigation; disciplinary actions
Status: in_force

1. Complaint investigation. The chief shall investigate a complaint, on the chief's own motion or upon receipt of a written complaint filed with the chief, regarding noncompliance with or violation of this chapter or of rules adopted by the chief. The chief may adopt rules regarding the receipt and investigation of complaints. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . The chief shall notify the licensee of the content of the complaint filed against the licensee as soon as possible, but not less than 60 days after receipt of the information. The licensee shall respond within 30 days. If the chief determines that a violation took place but was not of a serious nature, the chief may issue a written warning to the licensee. A copy of the warning and licensee's response to the complaint must be placed in the licensee's permanent file. The licensee may, within 30 days of receipt of a warning, file a request for a hearing. Upon receipt of the request, the chief shall set aside the written warning and set the matter for hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).]

2. Hearing. If an investigation under subsection 1 reveals evidence supporting the complaint, the chief shall set the matter for hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act before suspending or revoking a license or imposing probationary or supervisory conditions or a fine. [PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).]

3. Aggrieved by disciplinary action. A licensee aggrieved by a disciplinary action of the chief may bring an appeal in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).]

4. Voluntary compliance. At any time during the investigative or hearing process under this section, the chief may accept an assurance of voluntary compliance from the licensee if the assurance effectively deals with the complaint. [PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13759 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13759
32 §13759. Gifts to practitioners prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Prohibition. Except as provided in subsection 2 , a manufacturer or wholesaler licensed under section 13758 or an agent of a manufacturer or wholesaler licensed under section 13758 may not offer or give the following to a practitioner: A. A cash gift in any amount; or [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).] B. A gift for which reciprocity is expected or implied. [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).]

2. Exceptions. A manufacturer or wholesaler licensed under section 13758 does not violate subsection 1 by engaging in the following activities: A. Giving noncash items of minimal value that will directly benefit the practitioner's patients, including: (1) Prescription drug samples for distribution to patients; (2) Educational materials; and (3) Modest meals and refreshments, as defined by the board by rule pursuant to section 13720 , provided to a practitioner in connection with a meeting or presentation about the benefits, risks and appropriate uses of prescription drugs or medical devices, disease states or other scientific information, as long as the meeting or presentation occurs in a venue and manner conducive to informational communication; [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).] B. Giving funding to academic institutions and residency and fellowship programs to support the participation of medical, nursing, physician associate, veterinarian and pharmacy students, residents and fellows in professional meetings, including educational meetings, as long as the program identifies such funding recipients based on independent institutional criteria and the funds are distributed to recipients without specific attribution to sponsors; or [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).] C. Giving reasonable honoraria to a practitioner and making payment of the reasonable expenses, as defined by the board by rule pursuant to section 13720 , of a practitioner at a professional or educational conference or meeting. [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).] Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 18211 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18211
32 §18211. Board of licensure for professional land surveyors
Status: in_force

1. Establishment. The Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors is established within the department pursuant to Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 21 to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

2. Members. The board consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. Each member must be a resident of this State. The board consists of: A. Two public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A ; and [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).] B. Five members who hold valid professional land surveyor licenses and have been licensed as professional land surveyors for at least 10 years immediately prior to appointment to the board. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).] [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

3. Terms; removal. Terms of the members of the board are for 5 years. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . Members may be removed by the Governor for cause. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

4. Meetings; chair. The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §43 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7005 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7005
32 §7005. Communication between social workers and clients
Status: in_force

Except at the request of, or with the consent of, the client, no person licensed under this chapter may be required to testify in any civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding at law or in equity respecting any information which he may have acquired in providing social work services to the client in a professional and contractual capacity if that information was necessary to enable him to furnish professional social work services to the client. However, when the physical or mental condition of the client is an issue in that action, suit or proceeding or when a court in the exercise of sound discretion deems the disclosure necessary to the proper administration of justice, no information communicated to, or otherwise learned by, that licensed person in connection with the provision of social work services may be privileged and disclosure may be required. [PL 1985, c. 736, §5 (AMD).]

Nothing in this section may prohibit disclosure by a person licensed under this chapter of information concerning a client when that disclosure is required by law and nothing in this section may modify or affect the provisions of Title 22, sections 4011‑A to 4015 . [PL 2001, c. 345, §9 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 554 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 554
32 §554. Display of license; rights
Status: in_force

When the board grants to an individual the license mentioned in section 552 , the license must designate the holder as a doctor of chiropractic or a chiropractor. The license entitles the individual to whom it is granted to practice chiropractic in this State in all of its branches of discipline, except obstetrics, so far as the same relates to parturition, the administering of drugs and the performance of surgical operations with the use of instruments, except as allowed by law. This section may not be construed to prohibit a legally licensed doctor of chiropractic in this State from practicing surgery after having passed a satisfactory examination before the State Board of Licensure in Medicine. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 212 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 212
32 §212. Qualifications for members
Status: in_force

Each member of the board must be a resident of this State and in the case of architect, landscape architect or interior designer members must be currently licensed or certified by the State and have engaged in the independent practice of architecture, landscape architecture or interior design in the State for at least 5 years immediately prior to appointment. The member who may be a professor of architecture in a college or university of this State must have combined experience in practice and teaching of not less than 5 years, at least 2 of which must have been in the active practice of architecture as a profession. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 9707 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 97 / Section 9707
32 §9707. Temporary license
Status: in_force

No more than one temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. This license allows the holder to practice respiratory care under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner. This license must be issued for a term of 90 days and may be extended for an additional 90 days at the discretion of the board. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. I, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12513-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12513-B
32 §12513-B. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this subchapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this subchapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §35 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6207-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6207-C
32 §6207-C. Duty to warn and protect
Status: in_force

1. Duty. A certified alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed alcohol and drug counselor has a duty to warn of or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from a client's violent behavior if the counselor has a reasonable belief based on communications with the client that the client is likely to engage in physical violence that poses a serious risk of harm to self or others. The duty imposed under this subsection may not be interpreted to require the counselor to take any action that in the reasonable professional judgment of the counselor would endanger the counselor or increase the threat of danger to a potential victim. [PL 2019, c. 317, §4 (NEW).]

2. Discharge of duty. A certified alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed alcohol and drug counselor subject to a duty to warn or provide protection under subsection 1 may discharge that duty if the counselor makes reasonable efforts to communicate the threat to a potential victim, notifies a law enforcement agency or seeks involuntary hospitalization of the client under Title 34‑B, chapter 3, subchapter 4, article 3 . [PL 2019, c. 317, §4 (NEW).]

3. Immunity. No monetary liability and no cause of action may arise concerning client privacy or confidentiality against an alcohol and drug counselor certified or licensed under this chapter for information disclosed to 3rd parties in an effort to discharge a duty under subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 317, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14705 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14705
32 §14705. Local registration
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter affects the right of any town or municipality to make such regulations relative to transient sellers of consumer merchandise as may be permissible under the general law or under any municipal charter. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1747 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26-B / Section 1747
32 §1747. Implementation, administration and enforcement; rules; violations
Status: in_force

The department shall implement, administer and enforce this chapter and shall adopt rules as necessary for the implementation, administration and enforcement of this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

1. Rules. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, rules adopted by the department pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

2. Violations. A person that violates any provision of this chapter is subject to penalties in accordance with Title 38, section 349 . [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

3. Certificate of compliance. If there are grounds to suspect that a food package is being offered for sale in violation of this chapter, the department may request that the manufacturer or distributor of the food package provide a certificate of compliance with the applicable provisions of this chapter. Within 30 days of receipt of a request under this subsection, the manufacturer or distributor shall: A. Provide the department with the certificate attesting that the food package does not contain the priority food contact chemical; or [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] B. Notify persons who sell the food package in this State that the sale of the food package is prohibited and provide the department with a list of the names and addresses of those notified. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

4. Regulatory efficiency. The department may, in exercising its discretionary authority under this chapter, consider the extent to which a food contact chemical of high concern or a priority food contact chemical in a food package is adequately regulated by the Federal Government or an agency of this State to reduce or prevent the same public health threats that would be the basis for addressing the chemical under this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 296 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 296
32 §296. Inspection of license; ownership
Status: in_force

Every auctioneer shall show that auctioneer's license at any time upon the request of a municipal law enforcement agency or officer or a municipal clerk or official in whose municipality the auctioneer is conducting an auction. The provisions for obtaining a state auctioneer's license do not prohibit any municipality from establishing its own permit requirements for an auction sale, provided no municipal permit is required for an auction that lasts less than 2 full consecutive days. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

A municipal law enforcement agency or officer or a municipal clerk or official may require the auctioneer to state whether the merchandise is owned by another party and the name and address of that party. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15225-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15225-A
32 §15225-A. Fees
Status: in_force

The director may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose, other than inspection fees and fees set for the purposes of section 15224 , may not exceed $500. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. E, §2 (AMD).]

1. Annual inspection or special inspection of elevators; fee. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §6 (RP).]

2. Annual inspection of tramways; fee. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §6 (RP).]

3. Application fee. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §6 (RP).]

4. Examination. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §6 (RP).]

5. Initial inspection of elevators. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §6 (RP).]

6. Initial inspection of tramways; fee. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §6 (RP).]

7. Inspection certificate fee. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §6 (RP).]

8. Late inspection certificate fee. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §6 (RP).]

9. License or registration. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §6 (RP).]

10. Renewal of license, registration or inspection certificate. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §6 (RP).]

11. Review of plans. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §6 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 11038 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11038
32 §11038. Insolvency and liquidation
Status: in_force

1. Insolvency. If the superintendent determines that a licensee located in this State is insolvent or that he has collected accounts but has failed to remit money due to any claimant or forwarder within 30 days from the end of the month in which collection was made or, when the license of a debt collector has expired or terminated for any reason whatsoever, the superintendent, if he determines that action necessary to protect the public interest, may apply to the Superior Court of the county in which the main office of the debt collector is located, authorizing him to take possession of the assets and the books and records of the licensee for the purpose of liquidating its business and for such other relief as the nature of the case and the interest of the claimants or forwarders may require. The court, after citing the licensee to show cause why the superintendent should not be authorized to take possession of the assets and books of accounts and records for the purpose of liquidating the business of the licensee, and, after hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties and determining the facts, may upon the merits dismiss the application or, if it finds that action necessary for the protection of the public, issue its order authorizing the superintendent to take possession of the books and records and to liquidate the business and granting such other relief as it deems necessary under the circumstances. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

2. Powers and duties. In every case where the court issues an order authorizing the superintendent to take possession of the books and records and to liquidate the business of a licensee, the superintendent shall be vested with all of the powers, duties, authority and responsibility of a receiver, and without limiting the generality of this subsection and subject to the approval of the court. A. The liquidation of the business shall be made by and under the supervision of the superintendent, either in the name of the superintendent or in the name of the licensee, and the superintendent or his successor shall be vested with title to all of the assets, including the proceeds of the financial security which has been filed with the superintendent and the proceeds of any and all money paid directly to the claimant or forwarder by any debtor prior to the date of the order. Money paid to the licensee or to the superintendent after the date of the order shall be disposed of by the superintendent. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] B. The superintendent for the purpose of collection or liquidation may sell, assign, convey and transfer or approve the sale, assignment, conveyance and transfer of the assets of the debt collector under such terms and conditions as the superintendent deems best for the best interests of the claimants of the debt collector. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] C. The superintendent shall cause notice to be given by advertisement in such newspapers as he may direct weekly for 4 consecutive weeks after the issue of the order authorizing him to take possession of the assets of the debt collector, calling on all persons who may have claims against the licensee to bring the claims to the superintendent and make legal proof of the claims at a place and time to be specified. The superintendent shall mail a similar notice to all persons whose names appear as claimants or forwarders upon the books and records of the licensee or as may appear in the records of the superintendent. Any claimant or forwarder whose portion of the collections has not been properly remitted shall file a claim, which shall be allowed for the amount actually due the claimant or forwarder after deduction of a commission or fee that may be due and owing the licensee. If the superintendent doubts the justice and validity of any claim, he may reject the claim and serve notice of that rejection upon the claimant, either by mail or personally. An affidavit of service of notice, which shall be prima facie evidence of service, shall be filed with the superintendent. The claimant may, within 30 days after receipt of notice of rejection, file a petition in the court in which the proceedings are pending to establish his claim or claims. Claims presented after the expiration of the time fixed in the notice to the claimants or forwarders shall be entitled to receive only liquidating dividends declared after presentation, unless otherwise ordered by the court. The court may fix a date after which all claimants may be barred. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] D. The assets of the licensee in liquidation, exclusive of any bond proceeds, shall be disbursed in the following order: (1) Expenses of liquidation; (2) The full amount of claims of each claimant or forwarder of the licensee whose claim against the licensee has been approved by the superintendent; (3) Reserves for unclaimed and unpaid collections; (4) General creditors; and (5) Residue to licensee. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] E. All accounts and valuable papers given to the licensee by the claimant or forwarders in possession of the superintendent pertaining to accounts placed with the licensee for collection shall be returned to the claimant or forwarder by the superintendent within 30 days after verification has been made. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] F. Nothing contained in this subsection may preclude a creditor of a debt collector from prosecuting any and all legal actions and pursuing any and all remedies afforded him by the laws of this State for collection of debts until such time as the superintendent takes possession of the debt collector's agency under this section. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6217-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6217-B
32 §6217-B. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §12 (NEW).]

1. Active use. Active use of alcohol or any other drug that in the judgment of the board is detrimental to the performance or competency of a licensee of the board; [PL 2019, c. 165, §20 (AMD).]

2. Mental incompetency. A legal finding of mental incompetency; or [PL 2019, c. 165, §21 (AMD).]

3. Prohibited conduct. A violation of section 6223 . [PL 2019, c. 165, §22 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18555 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 147 / Section 18555
32 §18555. Privilege to practice
Status: in_force

1. Requirements. To exercise the privilege to practice under the terms and provisions of the compact, the licensee must: A. Hold a license in the home state; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] B. Have a valid United States social security number or national practitioner identifier; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] C. Be eligible for a privilege to practice in any member state in accordance with subsections 4 , 7 and 8 ; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] D. Have not had any encumbrance or restriction against any license or privilege to practice within the previous 2 years; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] E. Notify the commission that the licensee is seeking the privilege to practice within a remote state; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] F. Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the privilege to practice; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] G. Meet any continuing competence and education requirements established by the home state; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] H. Meet any jurisprudence requirements established by the remote state in which the licensee is seeking a privilege to practice; and [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] I. Report to the commission any adverse action, encumbrance or restriction on the license taken by any nonmember state within 30 days from the date the action is taken. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

2. Validity. The privilege to practice is valid until the expiration date of the home state license. The licensee must comply with the requirements of subsection 1 to maintain the privilege to practice in the remote state. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

3. Laws and regulations. A licensee providing professional counseling in a remote state under the privilege to practice shall adhere to the laws and regulations of the remote state. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

4. Regulation. A licensee providing professional counseling services in a remote state is subject to that state's regulatory authority. A remote state may, in accordance with due process and that state's laws, remove a licensee's privilege to practice in the remote state for a specific period of time, impose fines or take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The licensee may be ineligible for a privilege to practice in any member state until the specific time for removal has passed and all fines are paid. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

5. Encumbrance. If a home state license is encumbered, the licensee must lose the privilege to practice in any remote state until the following occur: A. The home state license is no longer encumbered; and [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] B. The licensee has not had any encumbrance or restriction against any license or privilege to practice within the previous 2 years. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

6. Restoration after encumbrance. Once an encumbered license in the home state is restored to good standing, the licensee must meet the requirements of subsection 1 to obtain a privilege to practice in any remote state. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

7. Removal. If a licensee's privilege to practice in any remote state is removed, the individual may lose the privilege to practice in all other remote states until the following occur: A. The specific period of time for which the privilege to practice was removed has ended; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] B. All fines have been paid; and [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] C. The licensee has not had any encumbrance or restriction against any license or privilege to practice within the previous 2 years. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

8. Restoration after removal. Once the requirements of subsection 7 have been met, the licensee must meet the requirements in subsection 1 to obtain a privilege to practice in a remote state. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 8110 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8110
32 §8110. Investigative assistant's license
Status: in_force

1. Qualifications. A person is qualified to be licensed as an investigative assistant who meets the qualifications set forth in section 8105, subsections 1 through 6 . [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]

2. Application. An application for an investigative assistant's license must be made to the chief in accordance with the requirements of section 8105, subsection 5 and section 8107 . The application must be accompanied by the fee required under section 8117 . [PL 2011, c. 366, §38 (AMD).]

3. Term of license. The investigative assistant's license is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance and is not renewable. To qualify for a license as a professional investigator, within those 2 years the investigative assistant must complete 1,200 hours of training. [PL 2011, c. 366, §39 (AMD).]

4. Sponsor. An investigative assistant may engage in the business of private investigating only when sponsored by a professional investigator licensed under this chapter. [PL 2011, c. 366, §40 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1102 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 17 / Section 1102
32 §1102. Exceptions
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following: [PL 1973, c. 363 (RPR).]

1. Commissions. [PL 1997, c. 119, §2 (RP).]

1-A. Public utility. An entity subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the Federal Communications Commission, including all employees of such an entity, but only to the extent the entity or its employees are making electrical installations in furtherance of providing its authorized service or activities incidental to that authorized service. This exception does not apply to: A. Installations, other than installation of a meter, inside a customer's building; [PL 2011, c. 290, §3 (NEW).] B. Installations of manufactured housing service equipment; and [PL 2017, c. 198, §3 (AMD).] C. Installations at any business office of a utility corporation that is not physically located adjacent to the utility's generation or transmission and distribution plant; [PL 2011, c. 290, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 198, §3 (AMD).]

1-B. Aboveground electric lines. Electrical work in connection with the construction, installation, operation, repair or maintenance of any aboveground electric transmission line capable of operating at one kilovolt or more. [PL 2017, c. 198, §4 (AMD).]

1-C. Contractor. An entity, including all employees of such an entity, to the extent the entity has contracted with a public utility, as described in this section, to perform services for the public utility, but only to the extent the public utility would be exempt from this chapter if it were performing the services directly through its employees; or [PL 2011, c. 290, §5 (NEW).]

2. Utility corporations. [PL 2011, c. 290, §6 (RP).]

3. Mines, ships and carriers. The electrical work and equipment in mines, pipeline systems, ships, railway rolling stock or automotive equipment. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).]

4. Certain laboratories. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §3 (RP).]

5. Oil burner technicians. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §4 (RP).]

6. Elevator mechanics. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §5 (RP).]

7. Low-energy installers. [PL 1991, c. 531, §3 (RP).]

8. Gas installers. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §6 (RP).]

9. Plumbers. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §7 (RP).]

10. Pump installers. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §7 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 12232 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12232
32 §12232. Practice without license on the basis of substantial equivalency
Status: in_force

1. Substantial equivalency. An individual whose principal place of business is outside the State is presumed to have qualifications substantially equivalent to the State's requirements and has all the privileges of licensees of the State and may provide professional services in the State without the requirement to obtain a license under this section or to otherwise notify or register with the board or pay any fee if the individual: A. Holds a valid license as a certified public accountant from a state that the board has verified to be in substantial equivalence with the certified public accountant licensure requirements of a national association of state boards of accountancy and standards promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; or [PL 2009, c. 242, §13 (NEW).] B. Holds a valid license as a certified public accountant from a state that is not in substantial equivalence with the certified public accountant licensure requirements under paragraph A , but the board determines that the individual's certified public accountant qualifications are substantially equivalent to the certified public accountant licensure requirements of a national association of state boards of accountancy and standards promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. For purposes of this subsection, the board may exempt an individual who passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and holds a valid license issued by any other state prior to January 1, 2012 from the education requirement in section 12228, subsection 3, paragraph B . [PL 2009, c. 242, §13 (NEW).] In determining substantial equivalence, the board may consult determinations and verifications from a national qualification appraisal service of a national association of state boards of accountancy. [PL 2009, c. 242, §13 (NEW).]

2. No notice or other submission required. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual who qualifies for licensure under this section may offer or render professional services in this State, whether in person or by mail, telephone or electronic means, and no notice or other submission may be required of any such individual. Such an individual is subject to subsection 3 . [PL 2009, c. 242, §13 (NEW).]

3. Conditions. An individual licensee of another state exercising the practice privilege afforded under this section and the firm that employs that individual must consent, as a condition of the grant of the practice privilege: A. To the personal and subject matter jurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the board; [PL 2009, c. 242, §13 (NEW).] B. To comply with the provisions of this chapter and the board's rules; and [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §2 (AMD).] C. To the stipulation that, in the event the license from the state of the individual's principal place of business is no longer valid, the individual will cease offering or rendering professional services in the State individually and on behalf of a firm. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §3 (AMD).] D. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §4 (RP).] [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §§2-4 (AMD).]

4. Additional services. An individual who qualifies for the practice privilege under this section may perform any of the services listed in section 12201, subsection 3‑A for any entity with its home office in the State as long as the individual does so through a firm that has obtained a license issued under section 12252 or is exempt from the licensure requirement pursuant to section 12252, subsection 1, paragraph A , subparagraph (3) or section 12252, subsection 1, paragraph B . A. [PL 2021, c. 68, §1 (RP).] B. [PL 2021, c. 68, §1 (RP).] C. [PL 2021, c. 68, §1 (RP).] [PL 2021, c. 68, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6214-D — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6214-D
32 §6214-D. Licensed alcohol and drug counselor; qualification for licensure
Status: in_force

1. Eligibility. To be eligible to practice as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, an applicant must: A. Be at least 18 years of age; [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).] B. Have taken and passed an examination as prescribed by board rule; [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).] C. Have paid an application and license fee under section 6215 ; and [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).] D. Meet one of the following requirements: (1) Complete 2,000 hours of documented supervised practice in alcohol and drug counseling as a certified alcohol and drug counselor; (2) Possess an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in clinically based behavioral sciences or addiction counseling or a related field as defined by board rule, complete course work as defined by board rule and complete a minimum of 4,000 hours of documented supervised practice in alcohol and drug counseling, except that an applicant who holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that meets the requirements of this subparagraph and who has completed at least 18 credit hours of course work in addiction counseling need only complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of documented supervised practice in alcohol and drug counseling; or (3) Possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university in clinically based behavioral sciences or addiction counseling or a related field as defined by board rule, complete course work as defined by board rule and complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of documented supervised practice in alcohol and drug counseling, except that an applicant who holds a master's degree from an accredited college or university that meets the requirements of this subparagraph and who has completed at least 12 credit hours of course work in addiction counseling need only complete a minimum of 1,500 hours of documented supervised practice in alcohol and drug counseling. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §53 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §53 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18350 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18350
32 §18350. Continuing education
Status: in_force

As a condition of renewal of a license to practice, an applicant must have a current basic life support certification and complete continuing education during the licensing cycle prior to application for renewal. The board may prescribe by rule the content and types of continuing education activities that meet the requirements of this section. [PL 2023, c. 354, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14306-F — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 127 / Section 14306-F
32 §14306-F. Terms of license
Status: in_force

1. Renewal. A license renewal fee as set under section 14306‑G must be paid by the licensee. Licenses issued under this chapter expire annually on their anniversary date or as otherwise provided by the commissioner. Any license not renewed by its date of expiration automatically expires. Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 14306‑G . Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the commissioner may, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if the renewal application is received, together with the late fee and renewal fee, within 2 years from the date of the expiration. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. N, §1 (AMD).]

2. Continuing education and supervision. The department, by rule, may establish continuing education and supervision requirements. An applicant for a renewal of a license must show proof of satisfying the continuing education requirements set forth by the department. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 1997, c. 681, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 8122 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8122
32 §8122. Proof of valid professional investigator's license
Status: in_force

A person or company soliciting work or employment as a professional investigator shall provide proof to any client that the professional investigator holds a valid professional investigator's license before entering into any agreement or contract to conduct investigations. [PL 2011, c. 366, §53 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 65 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 65
32 §65. License renewal
Status: in_force

All licenses issued under this chapter, except temporary licenses, expire annually on a date established by the commissioner and become invalid if not renewed. Every individual licensed under this chapter shall pay, on or before the expiration date, the license renewal fee as set under section 67. Renewals are contingent upon evidence of participation in continuing professional education. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee. An individual who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, in its discretion and giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is received, together with the late fee and renewal fee, within 2 years from the date of the expiration. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. E, §5 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3263 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3263
32 §3263. Appointment; vacancies; compensation
Status: in_force

The Board of Licensure in Medicine, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 24 , and in this chapter called the "board," consists of 11 individuals who are residents of this State, appointed by the Governor. Three individuals must be representatives of the public. Six individuals must be graduates of a legally chartered medical college or university having authority to confer degrees in medicine and must have been actively engaged in the practice of their profession in this State for a continuous period of 5 years preceding their appointments to the board. Two individuals must be physician associates licensed under this chapter who have been actively engaged in the practice of the profession of physician associate in this State for a continuous period of 5 years preceding appointment to the board. A full-term appointment is for 6 years. Appointment of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . A member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §14 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

Members of said board shall be compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379 . If the fees to be collected under any of the provisions of this chapter are insufficient to pay the salaries and expenses provided by this section, the members of said board shall be entitled to only a pro rata payment for salary in any years in which such fees are insufficient. [PL 1983, c. 812, §228 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7092 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7092
32 §7092. Data system
Status: in_force

1. Database and reporting system. The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation and use of a coordinated data system. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

2. Unique identifier. The commission shall assign each applicant for a multistate license a unique identifier as determined by rule. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

3. Uniform data set submission. Notwithstanding any provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission, including: A. Identifying information; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. Licensure data; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] C. Adverse actions against a license and information related to those adverse actions; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] D. Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation not made confidential under member state law; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] E. Any denial of application for licensure and the reasons for that denial; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] F. Current significant investigative information; and [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] G. Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

4. Current significant investigative information availability. Current significant investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any member state may be made available only to other member states. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

5. Adverse action information. It is the responsibility of the member states to report any adverse action taken against a licensee and to monitor the data system to determine whether adverse action has been taken against a licensee. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state must be available to any other member state. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

6. Confidential information. Member states contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing state. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

7. Information expungement. Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the member state contributing the information must be removed from the data system. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7097 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7097
32 §7097. Consistent effect of compact and other laws
Status: in_force

1. Adherence. A licensee providing social work services in a remote state under a multistate authorization to practice shall adhere to the laws, rules and regulations, including laws, rules, regulations and applicable standards, of the remote state where the client is located at the time care is rendered. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

2. Enforcement. Nothing in this subchapter prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

3. Conflict. Any laws, statutes, regulations, rules or other legal requirements in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

4. Binding agreements. All permissible agreements between the commission and the member states are binding in accordance with the terms of the agreements. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6141 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6141
32 §6141. Reporting requirements
Status: in_force

A registrant under this subchapter shall: [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Disclose to administrator. Disclose to the administrator the fees charged to consumers for services regulated by this subchapter; and [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Disclose to public. Conspicuously disclose to the public, at each business location, the fees charged to consumers for its services. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14356 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 127-A / Section 14356
32 §14356. Exemptions
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter prevents or restricts the practice, services or activities of: [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).]

1. Federal employee. A person employed as an athletic trainer by the Federal Government or any federal agency if that person provides athletic training under the direction or control of that person's employing organization; [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).]

2. Athletic training student. A person fulfilling the requirements for licensure or pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or certificate in athletic training at an accredited or approved educational program if the person is designated by a title that indicates that person's status as a student or trainee; [PL 2025, c. 211, §2 (AMD).]

3. Experience requirement. A person fulfilling the supervised practical training requirements of this chapter if that training is necessary to meet the requirements of this chapter; or [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).]

4. Visiting team. A person performing athletic training services in the State for an out-of-state team that is in the State for competition at which an athletic trainer licensed under this chapter or a physician is available if these services are performed for no more than 14 days at a time or for no more than 30 days a year. [PL 2025, c. 211, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 15108-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15108-C
32 §15108-C. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the director may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §17 (AMD).]

1. Operating under the influence. Operating or being in charge of a plant while under the influence of intoxicating beverages or narcotic drugs; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. MM, §6 (NEW).]

2. Physical or mental incapacity. Suffering from physical or mental incapacity that would jeopardize physical property or lives in the exercise of the license; or [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. MM, §6 (NEW).]

3. Operating without authority. Operating or having charge of a plant over which the licensee or applicant lacked authority. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. MM, §6 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17506 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17506
32 §17506. Active duty military personnel or spouses
Status: in_force

Active duty military personnel, or the military member's spouse, shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a home state, the individual may change the individual's home state only through application for licensure in the new state. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15216 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15216
32 §15216. Examination of elevator or lift mechanics; applications; licenses; renewals
Status: in_force

The director shall set standards necessary for the licensure and renewal of elevator or lift mechanics. The fee for applications, examinations, licenses and renewals must be established by the director pursuant to section 15225‑A and Title 10, section 8003, subsection 2‑A, paragraph D . Licenses are issued for a period of one year. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §22 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 9702 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 97 / Section 9702
32 §9702. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners established under this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).]

2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1989, c. 450, §35 (AMD).]

3. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1989, c. 450, §35 (AMD).]

4. Person. "Person" means any individual, partnership, unincorporated organization or corporation. [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).]

5. Respiratory care. "Respiratory care" means the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care, administered on the order of a physician or surgeon, of patients with deficiencies and abnormalties affecting the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other bodily systems, including, but not limited to, the following: A. Direct and indirect pulmonary care services that are of comfort, safe, aseptic, preventative and restorative care to the patient; [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).] B. Direct and indirect respiratory care services including, but not limited to, the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative or diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician; [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).] C. Observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care treatment and diagnostic testing, including determination of whether those signs, symptoms, reactions, behavior or general response exhibit abnormal characteristics; [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).] D. Implementation based on observed abnormalities, appropriate reporting, referral, respiratory care protocols or changes in treatment, pursuant to a prescription by a person authorized to prescribe respiratory care or the initiation of emergency procedures; and [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).] E. Diagnostic and therapeutic use of the following: (1) Administration of medical gases, aerosols and humidification; (2) Environmental control mechanisms and hyperbaric therapy; (3) Pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures; (4) Mechanical or physiological ventilatory support; (5) Bronchopulmonary hygiene; (6) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; (7) Maintenance of natural airways; (8) Insertion and maintenance of artificial airways; (9) Specific diagnostic and testing techniques employed in the medical management of patients to assist in diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and research of pulmonary abnormalities, including measurement of ventilatory volumes, pressures and flows, collection of specimens of blood and collection of specimens from the respiratory tract; (10) Analysis of blood gases and respiratory secretions and pulmonary function testing; and (11) Hemodynamic and physiologic measurement and monitoring of cardiac functions as it relates to cardiopulmonary pathophysiology. [PL 1989, c. 450, §36 (AMD).] F. Initial and follow-up instruction and patient evaluation in a nonhospital setting for the diagnostic and therapeutic uses described in paragraph E . [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).] "Respiratory care" includes the terms "respiratory therapy" or "inhalation therapy." [PL 1989, c. 450, §36 (AMD).]

6. Respiratory care practitioner. "Respiratory care practitioner" means a person licensed as a respiratory therapist or as a respiratory care technician under this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).]

7. Respiratory care practitioner trainee. "Respiratory care practitioner trainee" means an employee of a health care facility who is enrolled in the clinical portion of an approved respiratory care educational program. [PL 1989, c. 450, §37 (NEW).]