32 M.R.S. § 15202 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15202
32 §15202. 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. D, §1 (RP).]

2. Board. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §2 (RP).]

2-A. Chief inspector. "Chief inspector" means an individual in the employ of the State whose duties include the examination and inspection of elevators and tramways and who has been designated as chief inspector by the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

3. 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).]

3-A. Construction hoist. "Construction hoist" means a hoist that is not an integral part of a building or structure; is installed inside or outside the building or structure during the construction, alteration or demolition of the building or structure; and is used to raise and lower workers, other personnel and materials. "Construction hoist" does not include: A. An elevator that is temporarily installed in a hoistway during the construction of a building or structure and that incorporates a part of a permanent elevator that will be installed later; [PL 2023, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] B. A hoist for raising and lowering materials that is not designed to carry workers or other personnel; [PL 2023, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] C. A manlift that operates through a counterbalance mechanism or through the use of a continuous belt; [PL 2023, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] D. A mine hoist; [PL 2023, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] E. A wire rope hoist, whether guided or unguided; or [PL 2023, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] F. A transport platform. [PL 2023, c. 326, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 326, §1 (NEW).]

3-B. Construction hoist operator. "Construction hoist operator" means a person who operates or is responsible for the operation of a construction hoist. [PL 2023, c. 326, §2 (NEW).]

4. 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).]

4-A. Deputy inspector. "Deputy inspector" means an individual in the employ of the State whose duties include the examination and inspection of elevators and tramways under the direction of the chief inspector. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

4-B. Direct supervision. "Direct supervision" means that a helper is working in the presence of a licensed elevator or lift mechanic at all times. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

4-C. Director. "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]

5. Elevator. "Elevator" includes an escalator or a manlift and means a guided hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car, platform or load-carrying unit, including doors, well, enclosures, means and appurtenances. "Elevator" does not include an inclined stairway chairlift, a conveyor, chain or bucket hoist or a tiering, piling or feeding device. For the purposes of this subsection, "inclined stairway chairlift" means a mechanized chair apparatus running on a track or rail along the side of a staircase. [PL 2003, c. 292, §1 (AMD).]

5-A. Elevator contractor. "Elevator contractor" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or company engaged in the installation, sale, service, maintenance or inspection of elevators in this State. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

6. Escalator. "Escalator" means a power-driven, inclined and continuous stairway used for raising or lowering passengers. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

7. Freight elevator. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §3 (RP); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

7-A. Helper. "Helper" means a person who is not licensed under this chapter as an elevator mechanic or lift mechanic and who assists in the installation, service or maintenance of elevators located in this State while working under the direct supervision of a licensed elevator mechanic or licensed lift mechanic. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §4 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

7-B. Licensed private elevator inspector. "Licensed private elevator inspector" or "licensed private elevator and lift inspector" means an individual who has been licensed by the director to inspect elevators pursuant to this chapter and who is not a state employee whose duty is to inspect elevators. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).]

8. Licensed private tramway inspector. "Licensed private tramway inspector" means an individual who has been licensed by the director to inspect tramways pursuant to this chapter and who is not a state employee whose duty is to inspect tramways. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §5 (AMD).]

9. Manlift. "Manlift" means a device, consisting of a power-driven, endless belt or chains, provided with steps or platforms and handholds attached to it for the transportation of personnel from floor to floor. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

10. Operator. "Operator" means the person or persons who physically operate an elevator or tramway. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

11. Owner. "Owner" means a firm, person, partnership, association, corporation or state or political subdivision that owns an elevator or tramway. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

12. Passenger elevator. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §6 (RP).]

13. Physically disabled person. "Physically disabled person" means a person who has a physiological disability, infirmity, malformation, disfigurement or condition that eliminates or severely limits the person's ability to have access to the person's environment by normal ambulatory function, necessitating the use of crutches, a wheelchair or other similar device for locomotion. [PL 2021, c. 348, §50 (AMD).]

14. Skier. "Skier" means any person who engages in any of the activities described in section 15217, subsection 1, paragraph B . [PL 2007, c. 287, §1 (AMD).]

15. Ski area. "Ski area" means the ski slopes and trails, adjoining skiable terrain, areas designated by the ski area operator to be used for skiing as defined by section 15217, subsection 1, paragraph B and passenger tramways administered or operated as a single enterprise within this State. [PL 2007, c. 287, §2 (AMD).]

16. Ski industry. "Ski industry" means the activities of all ski area operators. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

17. Ski area operator. "Ski area operator" means a person or organization having operational responsibility for a ski area, including an agency or a political subdivision of this State. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

18. State inspector. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §8 (RP); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

19. Tramway. "Tramway" means a device used to transport passengers uphill on skis or in cars on tracks or suspended in the air by the use of steel cables, chains or belts or by ropes usually supported by trestles or towers with one or more spans. "Tramway" includes the following: A. Reversible aerial tramways, which are that class of aerial passenger tramways and lifts by which passengers are transported in carriers and are not in contact with the ground or snow surface, and in which the carriers reciprocate between terminals. This class includes: (1) Single-reversible tramways, which are a type of reversible lift or aerial tramway having a single carrier, or single group of carriers, that moves back and forth between terminals on a single path of travel, sometimes called "to-and-fro" aerial tramways; and (2) Double-reversible tramways, which are a type of reversible lift or aerial tramway having 2 carriers, or 2 groups of carriers, that oscillate back and forth between terminals on 2 separate paths of travel, sometimes called "jig-back" aerial tramways; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] B. Aerial lifts and skimobiles, which are that class of aerial passenger tramways and lifts by which passengers are transported in carriers and are not in contact with the ground or snow surface, and in which the carriers circulate around a closed system and are activated by a wire rope or chain. The carriers usually make U-turns in the terminals and move along parallel and opposing paths of travel. The carriers may be open or enclosed cabins, chairs, cars or platforms. The carriers may be fixed or detachable. This class includes: (1) Gondola lifts, which are a type of lift or aerial tramway by which passengers are transported in open or enclosed cabins. The passengers embark and disembark while the carriers are stationary or moving slowly under a controlled arrangement; (2) Chair lifts, which are a type of lift or aerial tramway by which passengers are transported in chairs, either open or partially enclosed; and (3) Skimobiles, which are a type of lift or aerial tramway by which passengers are transported in open or enclosed cars that ride on a rigid structural system and are propelled by a wire rope or chain; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] C. Surface lifts, which are that class of conveyance by which passengers are propelled by means of a circulating overhead wire rope while remaining in contact with the ground or snow surface. Transportation is limited to one direction. Connection between the passengers and the wire rope is by means of a device attached to and circulating with the haul rope known as a "towing outfit." This class includes: (1) T-bar lifts, which are a type of lift in which the device between the haul rope and passengers forms the shape of an inverted "T," propelling passengers located on both sides of the stem of the "T"; (2) J-bar lifts, which are a type of lift in which the device between the haul rope and passenger is in the general form of a "J," propelling a single passenger located on the one side of the stem of the "J"; and (3) Platter lifts, which are a type of lift in which the device between the haul rope and passenger is a single stem with a platter or disk, attached to the lower end of the stem, propelling the passenger astride the stem of the platter or disk; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] D. Tows, which are that class of conveyance in which passengers grasp a circulating haul rope, which may be natural or synthetic fiber or metallic, or a handle or gripping device attached to the circulating haul rope, and are propelled by the circulating haul rope. The passengers remain in contact with the ground or snow surface. The upward-traveling haul rope remains adjacent to the uphill track at an elevation that permits the passengers to maintain their grasp on the haul rope, handle or gripping device throughout the portion of the tow length that is designed to be traveled; and [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] E. Similar equipment not specified in this subsection, but conforming to at least one of the general descriptions in this subsection. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

20. Tramway passenger. "Tramway passenger" means a person being transported or conveyed by a tramway, waiting in the immediate vicinity for transportation or conveyance by a tramway, moving away from the disembarkation or unloading point of a tramway to clear the way for the following passengers or boarding, embarking upon or disembarking from a tramway. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 7027 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7027
32 §7027. Qualifications
Status: in_force

Members of the board shall be residents of this State, and shall be trustworthy and competent to fulfill the responsibilities imposed by this chapter. Each board member other than the public members shall have been engaged in the active practice of social work as a certified social worker - independent practice or licensed clinical, licensed master or licensed social worker for not less than 5 years prior to appointment. [PL 1985, c. 736, §7 (AMD).]

The Governor may remove any member for cause. [PL 1983, c. 413, §223 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13734 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13734
32 §13734. Renewal of licenses
Status: in_force

1. Renewal. A license expires on the date set by the commissioner pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4 for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A renewal license is issued for each ensuing licensing period in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant the refusal to grant a license, upon receipt by the board of the written request of the applicant and the fee for the license as set under section 13724 and upon the applicant's presenting evidence of compliance with the requirements of section 13735 . Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee as set under section 13724 in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 13724 . Any 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, including a late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under section 13724, except that the board may, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §15 (AMD).]

2. Inactive renewal license. A licensed pharmacist not practicing pharmacy within this State shall pay, on or before the expiration date as determined by the commissioner, a renewal fee as set under section 13724 , in return for which an inactive renewal license must be issued. A licensed pharmacist holding an inactive renewal license who desires to practice pharmacy in this State is required to submit proof satisfactory to the board that, during the calendar year preceding application for active licensure, the pharmacist has participated in not less than 15 hours of approved courses of continuing professional pharmaceutical education as defined in section 13735 . The board may make exceptions to the continuing education requirement of this section in emergency or hardship cases. If any person fails or neglects to procure the annual inactive renewal license, after the expiration of 30 days that person's original license expires. That person, in order to regain licensure, is required to pay one renewal fee as set under section 13724 in addition to the sum of all fees that person may be in arrears. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §15 (AMD).]

3. Fees. [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §9 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 9915 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104 / Section 9915
32 §9915. Persons and practices exempt
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter prevents the activities of: [PL 1987, c. 313, §9 (NEW).]

1. Licensed persons. Any person licensed or registered in this State under any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which that person is licensed or registered; [PL 1995, c. 402, Pt. A, §36 (AMD).]

2. Persons giving general nutrition-related information. Individuals who give general nutrition-related information; [PL 1987, c. 313, §9 (NEW).]

3. State and federal employees. State and federal employees in state or federally funded cooperative extension food and nutrition programs and supplemental food and nutrition programs for women, infants and children; [PL 1987, c. 313, §9 (NEW).]

4. Persons marketing or distributing food products. Persons who market or distribute food, food materials or dietary supplements or any person who engages in the explanation of the use of those products or the preparation of those products; and [PL 1987, c. 313, §9 (NEW).]

5. Persons providing weight control services. Any person who provides weight control services, provided that: A. The weight control program either recommends physician consultation generally or has in place procedures which require physician referral when medical conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, hypoglycemia, morbid obesity and pregnancy exist; and [PL 1987, c. 313, §9 (NEW).] B. The program has been reviewed by, consultation is available from and no program change may be initiated without prior approval by: (1) A licensed dietitian; (2) A dietitian licensed in another state that has licensure requirements determined by the board to be equal to the requirements of this chapter; or (3) A dietitian in another state without licensing who is registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association or its successor or other organization approved by the board. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Y, §9 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Y, §9 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4665 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69 / Section 4665
32 §4665. Consumer's obligation
Status: in_force

Within 20 days of notification to the seller of the avoidance of a contract or sale as provided under this subchapter, the consumer upon demand shall tender to the seller any goods delivered to the buyer pursuant to the sale or contract but need not tender at any place other than his residence. If the seller fails to take possession of such goods within 20 days after cancellation, the goods shall become the property of the consumer without obligation to pay for them. [PL 1971, c. 150, §1 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 4664 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69 / Section 4664
32 §4664. Notice
Status: in_force

The consumer may avoid a contract or sale by giving written notice of avoidance to the seller by ordinary mail, postage prepaid, within 3 full business days following the day on which the contract or sale was made. The notice shall be sufficient if addressed to the seller at the address given on the contract or agreement. Notice of avoidance shall be effective upon deposit in the United States mail. The notice of avoidance given under this section need not take a particular form and is sufficient if it expresses the intention of the consumer not to be bound by the sale. [PL 1969, c. 395 (NEW).]

In addition to any other right to avoid a contract or sale, the first-time buyer of a home food service plan has the right prior to delivery of the food or nonfood items to avoid the contract or sale until midnight of the 10th day after the date on which the buyer signs a contract subject to this subchapter. If the contract requires the seller to deliver a home food service plan, the seller shall allow the first-time buyer of a home food service plan to avoid the contract or sale subject to this subchapter, without charge, at the time of delivery of the food or nonfood items. [PL 1991, c. 750, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7085 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7085
32 §7085. Social worker participation in compact
Status: in_force

1. Minimum requirements. To be eligible for a multistate license under the terms and provisions of the compact, an applicant, regardless of category, must: A. Hold or be eligible for an active, unencumbered license in the home state; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the multistate license; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] C. Submit, in connection with an application for the multistate license, fingerprints or other biometric data for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that state's criminal records; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] D. Notify the home state of any adverse action, encumbrance or restriction on any professional license taken by any member state or nonmember state within 30 days from the date the action is taken; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] E. Meet any continuing competence requirements established by the home state; and [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] F. Abide by the laws, rules, regulations and applicable standards in the member state where the client is located at the time care is rendered. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

2. Clinical-category requirements. An applicant for a clinical-category multistate license shall: A. Fulfill a competency requirement, which must be satisfied by: (1) Passage of a clinical-category qualifying national examination; (2) Licensure of the applicant in the applicant's home state at the clinical category, beginning prior to the time a qualifying national examination was required by the home state and accompanied by a period of continuous social work licensure thereafter, all of which may be further governed by the rules of the commission; or (3) The substantial equivalency of the competency requirements in subparagraphs (1) and (2) that the commission may determine by rule; [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. Attain at least a master's degree in social work from a program that is: (1) Operated by a college or university recognized by the licensing authority; and (2) Accredited, or in candidacy by an institution that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or its successor organization, or the United States Department of Education; and [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] C. Fulfill a practice requirement, which must be satisfied by demonstrating completion of: (1) A period of postgraduate supervised clinical practice equal to a minimum of 3,000 hours; (2) A minimum of 2 years of full-time postgraduate supervised clinical practice; or (3) The substantial equivalency of the practice requirements in subparagraphs (1) and (2) that the commission may determine by rule. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

3. Master's-category requirements. An applicant for a master's-category multistate license shall: A. Fulfill a competency requirement, which must be satisfied by: (1) Passage of a master's-category qualifying national examination; (2) Licensure of the applicant in the applicant's home state at the master's category, beginning prior to the time a qualifying national examination was required by the home state at the master's category and accompanied by a continuous period of social work licensure thereafter, all of which may be further governed by the rules of the commission; or (3) The substantial equivalency of the competency requirements in subparagraphs (1) and (2) that the commission may determine by rule; and [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. Attain at least a master's degree in social work from a program that is: (1) Operated by a college or university recognized by the licensing authority; and (2) Accredited, or in candidacy by an institution that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or its successor organization, or the United States Department of Education. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

4. Bachelor's-category requirements. An applicant for a bachelor's-category multistate license shall: A. Fulfill a competency requirement, which must be satisfied by: (1) Passage of a bachelor's-category qualifying national examination; (2) Licensure of the applicant in the applicant's home state at the bachelor's category, beginning prior to the time a qualifying national examination was required by the home state and accompanied by a period of continuous social work licensure thereafter, all of which may be further governed by the rules of the commission; or (3) The substantial equivalency of the competency requirements in subparagraphs (1) and (2) that the commission may determine by rule; and [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. Attain at least a bachelor's degree in social work from a program that is: (1) Operated by a college or university recognized by the licensing authority; and (2) Accredited, or in candidacy by an institution that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or its successor organization, or the United States Department of Education. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §48 (COR).]

5. Renewal. A multistate license for a regulated social worker is subject to the renewal requirements of the home state. The regulated social worker must maintain compliance with the requirements of subsection 1 to be eligible to renew a multistate license. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

6. Remote state authority. A regulated social worker's services in a remote state are subject to that member state's regulatory authority. A remote state may, in accordance with due process and that member state's laws, remove a regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice in the remote state for a specific period of time, impose fines and take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

7. Encumbered multistate license. If a regulated social worker's multistate license is encumbered, the regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice must be deactivated in all remote states until the multistate license is no longer encumbered. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

8. Multistate authorization to practice. If a regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice is encumbered in a remote state, the regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice may be deactivated in that state until the multistate authorization to practice is no longer encumbered. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18431 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18431
32 §18431. Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be known and cited as "the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact." [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3270-H — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3270-H
32 §3270-H. Criminal history record information; fees
Status: in_force

1. Background check. The board shall request a background check for each person who submits an application for initial licensure or licensure by endorsement as a physician associate under this chapter. The board shall request a background check for each licensed physician associate who applies for an initial compact privilege and designates this State as the applicant's participating state in accordance with chapter 145‑A . The background check must include criminal history record information obtained from the Maine Criminal Justice Information System, established in Title 16, section 631 , and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A. The criminal history record information obtained from the Maine Criminal Justice Information System must include public criminal history record information as defined in Title 16, section 703, subsection 8 . [PL 2025, c. 366, §17 (NEW).] B. The criminal history record information obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation must include other state and national criminal history record information. [PL 2025, c. 366, §17 (NEW).] C. An applicant or licensee shall submit to having fingerprints taken. The Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, upon payment by the applicant or licensee of a fee established by the board, shall take or cause to be taken the applicant's or licensee's fingerprints and shall forward the fingerprints to the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of Identification so that the State Bureau of Identification can conduct state and national criminal history record checks. Except for the portion of the payment, if any, that constitutes the processing fee charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, all money received by the Bureau of State Police for purposes of this paragraph must be paid to the Treasurer of State. The money must be applied to the expenses of administration incurred by the Department of Public Safety. Any person who fails to transmit criminal fingerprint records to the State Bureau of Identification pursuant to this paragraph is subject to the provisions of Title 25, section 1550 . [PL 2025, c. 366, §17 (NEW).] D. The subject of a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record check may obtain a copy of the criminal history record check by following the procedures outlined in 28 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 16.32 and 16.33. The subject of a state criminal history record check may inspect and review the criminal history record information pursuant to Title 16, section 709 . [PL 2025, c. 366, §17 (NEW).] E. State and federal criminal history record information of an applicant for a physician associate license may be used by the board for the purpose of screening the applicant. State and federal criminal history record information of a licensed physician associate seeking an initial compact privilege may be used by the board for the purpose of taking disciplinary action against the licensee. A board action against an applicant for licensure or a licensee under this subsection is subject to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 341 . [PL 2025, c. 366, §17 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).] F. Information obtained pursuant to this subsection is confidential. The results of background checks received by the board are for official use only and may not be disseminated to the Physician Assistants Licensure Compact Commission established under section 18537 or to any other person. [PL 2025, c. 366, §17 (NEW).] G. An individual whose license has expired and who has not applied for renewal may request in writing that the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of Identification remove the individual's fingerprints from the bureau's fingerprint file. In response to a written request, the bureau shall remove the individual's fingerprints from the fingerprint file and provide written confirmation of that removal. [PL 2025, c. 366, §17 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 366, §17 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

2. Rules. The board, following consultation with the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of Identification, may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 366, §17 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6140 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6140
32 §6140. Examinations
Status: in_force

1. Examination. The administrator may examine the books, accounts and records of an applicant or registrant and make investigations to determine compliance with this subchapter. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Expenses. The expenses of the administrator necessarily incurred in the examination or investigation of any applicant or registrant are chargeable to that person. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18551 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 147 / Section 18551
32 §18551. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Interstate Counseling Compact," which is referred to in this chapter as "the compact." [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1362 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1362
32 §1362. Professional development
Status: in_force

1. Requirement for renewal. Beginning with registrations or licenses that expire in December 2005, every person seeking renewal under section 1357 must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the person has completed 30 professional development hours within the period for which the registration or license was issued. [PL 2019, c. 375, §19 (AMD).]

2. Failure to meet requirement. The board may not renew a license of an applicant who fails to meet the professional development requirements under subsection 1 . If an applicant subsequently fulfills the requirement after the license has expired, the board may renew the license for the remainder of the 2-year period for which a renewal would have been valid but for the applicant's failure to meet the professional development requirement. [PL 2019, c. 375, §19 (AMD).]

3. Review; monitoring. The board shall review and monitor compliance with the professional development requirement under subsection 1 . [PL 2019, c. 375, §19 (AMD).]

4. Exemptions. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the board or a 3-person committee of the board may allow an exemption or a partial exemption of the requirements of this section to a person seeking renewal under section 1357 upon the showing of an extenuating situation, hardship or disability. [PL 2005, c. 315, §27 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4323 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 64 / Section 4323
32 §4323. Body piercing of minors
Status: in_force

A body piercer may not perform body piercing on a minor unless the individual obtains the prior written consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian. The prohibition contained in this section does not apply if: [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]

1. Proper identification. The body piercer has been furnished with proper identification showing that the individual is 18 years of age or older; and [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]

2. Age. The body piercer reasonably believes such a minor to be 18 years of age or older. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15218 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15218
32 §15218. Duties of skiers and tramway passengers; acts prohibited
Status: in_force

A person engaged in skiing or riding on a tramway may not: [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

1. Embark or disembark from tramway except as designated. Embark or disembark from any tramway, except at a designated area; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

2. Throw or expel objects from tramway. While riding on any tramway or similar device, throw or expel any object or do any act or thing that interferes with the running of that tramway; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

3. Engage in harmful conduct. While riding on any tramway, willfully engage in any type of conduct that will contribute to or cause injury to any person, or to the tramway, or willfully place any object in the uphill ski track that will cause injury to any person or cause damage to or derailment of the tramway; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

4. Closed trails. Ski or otherwise use a slope or trail that has been designated "closed" by the operator without written permission of the operator or the operator's designee; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

5. Removal or destruction of signs. Remove, alter, deface or destroy any sign or notice placed in the ski area or on the trail by the operator; or [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

6. Out-of-bounds areas. Ski or otherwise use any portion of the ski area that is not a part of a regular network of trails or areas open to the public, including wooded areas between trails, undeveloped areas and all other portions not open to the public, if the operator has properly posted these areas as being closed to public access. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 3843 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3843
32 §3843. Home state licensure - Article 3
Status: in_force

1. Home state. The home state must be a compact state where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

2. Licensing in more than one compact state. A psychologist may hold one or more compact state licenses at a time. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one compact state, the home state is the compact state where the psychologist is physically present when the services are delivered as authorized by the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the terms of this compact. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

3. Circumstances not authorized by compact for telepsychology practice. Any compact state may require a psychologist not previously licensed in a compact state to obtain and retain a license to be authorized to practice in the compact state under circumstances not authorized by the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the terms of this compact. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

4. Circumstances not authorized by compact for temporary authorization to practice. Any compact state may require a psychologist to obtain and retain a license to be authorized to practice in a compact state under circumstances not authorized by the temporary authorization to practice under the terms of this compact. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

5. Home state license; telepsychology practice. A home state's license authorizes a psychologist to practice in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology only if the compact state: A. Currently requires the psychologist to hold an active e-passport; [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] B. Has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensed psychologists; [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] C. Notifies the commission, in compliance with the terms herein, of any adverse action or significant investigatory information regarding a licensed psychologist; [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] D. Requires an identity history summary of all applicants at initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or other designee with similar authority, no later than 10 years after activation of the compact; and [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] E. Complies with the bylaws and rules of the commission. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

6. Home state license; temporary authorization to practice. A home state's license grants temporary authorization to practice to a psychologist in a distant state only if the compact state: A. Currently requires the psychologist to hold an active interjurisdictional practice certificate; [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] B. Has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensed psychologists; [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] C. Notifies the commission, in compliance with the terms herein, of any adverse action or significant investigatory information regarding a licensed psychologist; [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] D. Requires an identity history summary of all applicants at initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or other designee with similar authority, no later than 10 years after activation of the compact; and [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] E. Complies with the bylaws and rules of the commission. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

Revisor's Note: §3843. Confidentiality (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §11 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 32, SECTION 3850-G)
32 M.R.S. § 2178 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2178
32 §2178. Rulemaking -- Article 8
Status: in_force

1. Rule-making powers. The commission shall exercise its rule-making powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted under this section. Rules and amendments to rules become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment and have the same force and effect as provisions of this compact. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

2. Adoption. Rules or amendments to rules must be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the commission. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

3. Notice publication. 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 publicly accessible website of the commission; and [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. On the publicly accessible website of each licensing board or in the publication in which each party state would otherwise publish proposed rules. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

4. Notice contents. The notice of proposed rulemaking under subsection 3 must include: A. The proposed time, date and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon; [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. The text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule or amendment; [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] C. A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] D. The manner in which an interested person may submit notice to the commission of the intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

5. Materials submission. Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the commission shall allow any interested person to submit written data, facts, opinions and arguments, which must be made available to the public. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

6. Public hearing opportunity. The commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a rule or amendment. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

7. Public hearing procedure. The commission shall publish the place, time and date of the scheduled public hearing. A. A public hearing must be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing. All public hearings must be recorded, and a copy must be made available upon request. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. Nothing in this section may be construed as requiring a separate public hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the commission at public hearings required by this section. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

8. Attendance. If no one appears at the public hearing, the commission may proceed with promulgation of the proposed rule. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

9. Consideration of comments. Following the scheduled public hearing date, or by the close of business on a scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the commission shall consider all written and oral comments received. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

10. Final action. The commission shall, by majority vote of all administrators, take final action on a proposed rule and determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rule-making record and the full text of the rule. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

11. Emergency rulemaking. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment or public hearing, in which case the usual rule-making procedures provided in this 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 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. Prevent a loss of commission or party state funds; or [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] C. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is required by federal law or rule. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

12. Revisions. 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 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 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6089 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6089
32 §6089. Application for license
Status: in_force

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

1. Forms. An applicant for a license shall apply in a form and in a medium as prescribed by the administrator. Each form must contain content as set forth by law or rule and additional content determined by the administrator to be necessary to properly evaluate an application. The administrator may change or update forms and media in accordance with applicable law to carry out the purposes of this Act and maintain consistency with NMLS licensing standards and practices. The application must state or contain, as applicable: A. The legal name and residential and business addresses of the applicant and any fictitious or trade name used by the applicant in conducting its business; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. A list of any criminal convictions of the applicant and any material litigation in which the applicant has been involved in the 10-year period preceding the submission of the application; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. A description of any money transmission previously provided by the applicant and the money transmission that the applicant seeks to provide in the State; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] D. A list of the applicant's proposed authorized delegates and the locations in this State where the applicant and its authorized delegates propose to engage in money transmission; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] E. A list of other states in which the applicant is licensed to engage in money transmission and any license revocations or suspensions or other disciplinary action taken against the applicant in another state; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] F. Information concerning any bankruptcy or receivership proceedings affecting the applicant or a person in control of an applicant; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] G. A sample form of contract for authorized delegates, if applicable; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] H. A sample form of payment instrument or stored value, if applicable; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] I. The name and address of any federally insured depository financial institution through which the applicant plans to conduct money transmission; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] J. Any other information the administrator or NMLS reasonably requires with respect to the applicant. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other legal entity. If an applicant is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other legal entity, the applicant, in addition to the application information under subsection 1 , shall provide: A. The date of the applicant's incorporation or formation and state or country of incorporation or formation; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. If applicable, a certificate of good standing from the state or country in which the applicant is incorporated or formed; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. A brief description of the structure or organization of the applicant, including any parents or subsidiaries of the applicant, and whether any parents or subsidiaries are publicly traded; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] D. The legal name, any fictitious or trade name, all business and residential addresses and the employment of each key individual and person in control of the applicant, as applicable, in the 10-year period preceding the submission of the application; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] E. A list of any criminal convictions and material litigation in which a person in control of the applicant that is not an individual has been involved in the 10-year period preceding the submission of the application; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] F. A copy of audited financial statements of the applicant for the most recent fiscal year and for the 2-year period preceding the submission of the application or, if determined to be acceptable to the administrator, certified unaudited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year or other period acceptable to the administrator; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] G. A certified copy of unaudited financial statements of the applicant for the most recent fiscal quarter; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] H. If the applicant is a publicly traded corporation, a copy of the most recent report filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 13 of the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 United States Code, Section 78m; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] I. If the applicant is a wholly owned subsidiary of: (1) A corporation publicly traded in the United States, a copy of audited financial statements for the parent corporation for the most recent fiscal year or a copy of the parent corporation's most recent report filed under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 United States Code, Section 78m; or (2) A corporation publicly traded outside the United States, a copy of similar documentation filed with the regulator of the parent corporation's domicile outside the United States; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] J. The name and address of the applicant's registered agent in this State; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] K. Any other information the administrator reasonably requires with respect to the applicant. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Waiver. The administrator may waive one or more requirements of subsections 1 and 2 or permit an applicant to submit other information in lieu of the required information. A waiver under this subsection is limited to one licensing period. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3652 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3652
32 §3652. Fees; reexamination; license renewal
Status: in_force

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation 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 may not exceed $600 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §11 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]

An applicant for an examination for a license to practice podiatry shall pay, at the time of filing an application, a license application fee and a license fee as set under this section plus actual costs of examination administration. An applicant who fails to pass an examination is entitled to a reexamination within 6 months upon the payment of a fee, but only 2 such reexaminations are permitted. Podiatrists licensed in another state and applying for a license to practice in this State without examination shall pay an application fee and a license fee. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §11 (AMD).]

A doctor of podiatric medicine licensed to practice podiatric medicine and surgery within this State shall apply on or before July 1st of every year or at such other time as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate, to the board for a license renewal and pay the renewal fee as set under this section. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §11 (AMD).]

On or before July 1st of every year, an applicant who is practicing podiatric medicine and surgery in this State shall include satisfactory evidence to the board that in the preceding license period the applicant has completed a program of continuing education as prescribed in the rules of the board. [RR 2007, c. 1, §18 (COR).]

An application for license renewal made not more than 90 days after the date of expiration must include a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under this section. An application received more than 90 days but less than 2 years after the expiration date is subject to the requirements for new applicants as well as continuing education requirements, if applicable, and a late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under this section, except that the board, giving due consideration to the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the State, may waive the examination requirement at its discretion. A license that has been expired for over 2 years may not be renewed and must be processed as a new application. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §11 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18519 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18519
32 §18519. Default procedures
Status: in_force

1. Grounds. The grounds for default under section 18518 include, but are not limited to, failure of a member state to perform such obligations or responsibilities imposed upon it by the compact or the rules and bylaws of the interstate commission adopted under the compact. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. Default. If the interstate commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under the compact or the bylaws or adopted rules, the interstate commission shall: A. Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states of the nature of the default, the means of curing the default and any action taken by the interstate commission. The interstate commission shall specify the conditions by which the defaulting state must cure its default; and [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] B. Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

3. Termination. If a defaulting state fails to cure the default, the defaulting state must be terminated from the compact in accordance with subsection 4 upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by the compact terminate on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of the default. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

4. Notice of intent. Termination of membership in the compact may be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to terminate must be given by the interstate commission to the governor of the defaulting state, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature and each of the member states. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

5. Rules. The interstate commission shall adopt rules pursuant to section 18516 and procedures to address licenses and physicians that are materially affected by the termination of a member state or the withdrawal of a member state. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

6. Obligations. A member state that has been terminated is responsible for all dues, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations the performance of which extends beyond the effective date of termination. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

7. Costs. The interstate commission may not bear any costs relating to any state that has been found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing between the interstate commission and the defaulting state. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

8. Appeal. A defaulting state may appeal an action of the interstate commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party must be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3831 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3831
32 §3831. Licensure; qualifications
Status: in_force

1. Psychological examiner. A candidate for this license shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence that the candidate is trustworthy and competent to practice as a psychological examiner in such manner as to safeguard the interests of the public; has had a master's degree reflecting comprehensive training in psychology from an accredited educational institution recognized by the board as maintaining satisfactory standards; has had at least one year of full-time supervised experience in psychology of a type considered by the board to be qualifying in nature; is competent as a psychological examiner as shown by passing such examinations, written or oral, or both, as the board determines necessary; is not considered by the board to be engaged in unethical practice; and has not within the preceding 6 months failed an examination. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Q, §9 (AMD).]

2. Psychologist. A candidate for this license shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence that the candidate is trustworthy and competent to practice as a psychologist in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public; has received a doctorate degree reflecting comprehensive training in psychology from an accredited institution recognized by the board as maintaining satisfactory standards, at the time the degree was granted; has had at least 2 years of experience in psychology of a type considered by the board to be qualifying in nature; is competent in psychology, as shown by passing such examinations as the board determines necessary; is not considered by the board to be engaged in unethical practice; and has not within the preceding 6 months failed an examination. The board shall recognize that valid comprehensive training in psychology must be received in or accepted by a single program, but may be obtained through a degree given by administrative units other than a department of psychology, including programs approved by the National Association of School Psychologists or the American Psychological Association designation program or their successors or other organizations approved by the board. The board shall adopt a list of these programs. Individuals with degrees from programs not on that list must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Beginning January 1, 2020, a candidate for initial licensure shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence that the candidate has successfully completed a minimum of 3 hours of course work in family or intimate partner violence screening and referral and intervention strategies, including knowledge of community resources, cultural factors, evidence-based risk assessment and same-gender abuse dynamics. A candidate may fulfill this requirement through course work taken in fulfillment of other educational requirements for licensure or through separate course work provided through any combination of contact hours, Internet hours and distance learning programs, as evidenced by certification from an accredited educational institution. The board shall accept certification from the accredited educational institution from which the applicant is a graduate that verifies the applicant's satisfaction of this requirement within the applicant's completed course curriculum. A candidate for initial licensure that is unable to demonstrate completion of the requirement of 3 hours of course work at the time the initial application is submitted shall demonstrate to the board that this requirement has been fulfilled upon the candidate's first application for license renewal. [PL 2013, c. 262, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 16528 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16528
32 §16528. Award not subject to execution, attachment, garnishment or other process
Status: in_force

A restitution assistance award made by the administrator under this subchapter is not subject to execution, attachment, garnishment or other process, except an execution, attachment, garnishment or other process brought by or on behalf of the State. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6219 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6219
32 §6219. Expiration and renewal
Status: in_force

All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter expire annually on November 30th or at such other time as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate. Licensees must renew their licenses on or before November 30th annually or on such other date as determined by the commissioner by filing an application, completing any continuing education requirements established by board rule and paying the renewal fee as set under section 6215 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §13 (AMD).]

Licenses issued pursuant to this chapter 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 6215 . 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 board may in its discretion, 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 as set under section 6215, within 2 years from the date of that expiration or if the applicant is an inactive status alcohol and drug counselor. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §13 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-HH — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-HH
32 §6100-HH. Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this Act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4696 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-B / Section 4696
32 §4696. Registration
Status: in_force

Every seller shall register with the Securities Administrator prior to selling, offering to sell, advertising or undertaking any other act relating to the promotion of business opportunities in this State. Registration shall be complete upon paying a $25 fee, filing a copy of the disclosure statement required by section 4692 and providing evidence of a bond or escrow account satisfying the requirements of section 4695 . The seller shall update the disclosure statement as material information changes. [PL 1989, c. 542, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 19307 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 151 / Section 19307
32 §19307. Continuing education
Status: in_force

As a condition of renewal of a license to practice, a license applicant must 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. 580, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4316 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63-A / Section 4316
32 §4316.  Grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation
Status: in_force

The department may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or renew a license under this chapter or place a licensee on probation if: [PL 2021, c. 125, §33 (AMD).]

1. Conviction. The applicant or licensee has been convicted of a crime related to the practice of micropigmentation; [PL 2021, c. 125, §33 (AMD).]

2. Deception or misrepresentation. The applicant or licensee has engaged in any deception or misrepresentation to the department or the public in applying for a license or license renewal under this chapter or in the advertising or practice of micropigmentation; [PL 2021, c. 125, §33 (AMD).]

3. Negligence; incompetence; endangering the public. The applicant or licensee has demonstrated negligence, incompetence or danger to the public in the practice of micropigmentation; or [PL 2021, c. 125, §33 (AMD).]

4. Violation of rules. The applicant or licensee has violated any of the rules adopted by the department under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 125, §33 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4327 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 64 / Section 4327
32 §4327. Penalties
Status: in_force

1. Administrative penalty. A person who fails to be licensed as provided by section 4324 , violates the sterilization, sanitation or safety standards adopted by the department under section 4326 or performs body piercing on a minor without parental consent under section 4323 is subject to an administrative penalty, imposed by the department, of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each violation. Each day the violation remains uncorrected may be counted as a separate offense. [PL 2023, c. 113, §9 (AMD).]

2. Enforcement. A person who fails to pay a penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter: A. May be referred to the Attorney General for appropriate enforcement action; and [PL 2013, c. 264, §17 (NEW).] B. In addition to all fines and penalties imposed pursuant to this chapter, is liable for any interest, costs and fees incurred by the department, including attorney's fees. [PL 2013, c. 264, §17 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 264, §17 (NEW).]

3. Grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation. The department may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or renew a license under this chapter or place a licensee on probation if: A. The applicant or licensee has been convicted of a crime related to the practice of body piercing; [PL 2021, c. 125, §38 (NEW).] B. The applicant or licensee has engaged in any deception or misrepresentation to the department or the public in applying for a license or license renewal under this chapter or in the advertising or practice of body piercing; [PL 2021, c. 125, §38 (NEW).] C. The applicant or licensee has demonstrated negligence or incompetence or has endangered the public in the practice of body piercing; or [PL 2021, c. 125, §38 (NEW).] D. The applicant or licensee has violated a rule adopted by the department under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 125, §38 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 125, §38 (NEW).]

4. Schedule of penalties. The department shall adopt major substantive rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A establishing a schedule of penalties according to the nature and duration of the violation of this section. [PL 2023, c. 113, §10 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14037 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124 / Section 14037
32 §14037. Licensed residential real property appraiser
Status: in_force

1. Scope of license. For federally related transactions, a residential real property appraiser license entitles the holder to appraise noncomplex residential property of one to 4 units and complex residential property of one to 4 units as specified in the criteria adopted and published by the appraiser qualifications board in effect at the time of the transaction. For purposes of this section, "complex residential property of one to 4 units" means property that is atypical based on the nature of the property, the form of ownership or the market conditions. For nonfederally related transaction appraisals, "transaction value" means market value. A residential real property appraiser license entitles the holder to appraise vacant or unimproved land that is used for one to 4 family purposes or for which the highest and best use is for one to 4 family purposes. A residential real property appraiser license does not entitle the holder to appraise subdivisions for which a development analysis and appraisal is necessary. [PL 2025, c. 359, §2 (AMD).]

2. Professional qualifications. An applicant for a residential real property appraiser license must meet the licensing requirements established by the appraiser qualifications board. As a prerequisite to taking the examination required by section 14037‑A , an applicant must meet the requirements specified in rules adopted by the appraiser qualifications board. A. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §3 (RP).] B. [PL 2013, c. 547, §11 (RP); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).] C. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §3 (RP).] D. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §3 (RP).] [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]

3. Effective date. [PL 2013, c. 547, §12 (RP); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 18203 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18203
32 §18203. Exemptions
Status: in_force

This chapter may not be construed to prevent the practice by: [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

1. Other professions. A person licensed in this State under any other provision of law from engaging in the practice for which the person is licensed; [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

2. Federal Government employees. An officer or employee of the Federal Government while engaged within this State in the practice of land surveying for the Federal Government; [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

3. Interstate commerce corporation employees. An officer or employee of a corporation engaged in interstate commerce as defined in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to Regulate Commerce" approved February 4, 1887, as amended, or in interstate communication as defined in the Act of Congress entitled "Communications Act of 1934" approved June 9, 1934, while working solely as an employee of that corporation, as long as an officer or employee of that corporation customarily in responsible charge of the surveying work of that corporation within this State is licensed under this chapter; or [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

4. Unlicensed person. A person working under the responsible charge of a professional land surveyor. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 7063 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7063
32 §7063. Application
Status: in_force

All persons licensed, registered or certified on any level under the prior social work registration law shall be entitled to practice social work as previously authorized as long as licensure remains current. [PL 1985, c. 736, §20 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 60-L — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1-A / Section 60-L
32 §60-L. Technical committee; fees; membership; duties; commissioner's recommendation
Status: in_force

1. Fees. Any applicant group whose regulatory proposal has been directed to the commissioner for review by a technical committee shall pay a fee determined by the commissioner as required to administer the technical committee, which fee may not exceed $1,000. The administrative fee is not refundable, but the commissioner may waive all or part of the fee if the commissioner finds it in the public's interest to do so. Such a finding by the commissioner may include, but is not limited to, circumstances in which the commissioner determines that: A. The applicant group is an agency of the State; or [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).] B. Payment of the application fee would impose unreasonable hardship on members of the applicant group. [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

2. Technical committee membership. The commissioner shall appoint a technical committee consisting of 7 members to examine and investigate each proposal. A. Two members must be from the profession or occupation being proposed for regulation or expansion of regulation. [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).] B. Two members must be from professions or occupations with a scope of practice that overlaps that of the profession or occupation being proposed for regulation or expansion of regulation. If there is more than one overlapping profession or occupation, representatives of the 2 with the greatest number of practitioners must be appointed. [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).] C. One member must be the commissioner or the commissioner's designee. [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).] D. Two members must be public members. These persons and their spouses, parents or children may not be or ever have been members of, and may not have or ever have had a material financial interest in, the profession or occupation being proposed for regulation or expansion of regulation or another profession or occupation with a scope of practice that may overlap that of the profession or occupation being proposed for regulation. [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).] The professional and public members serve without compensation. The chair of the committee must be the commissioner, the commissioner's designee or a public member. The commissioner shall ensure that the total composition of the committee is fair and equitable. [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

3. Meetings. As soon as possible after appointment, a technical committee shall meet and review the proposal assigned to it. Each committee shall investigate the proposed regulation and, on its own motion, may solicit public input. Notice of all meetings must be printed in the legislative calendar at an appropriate time preceding the meeting. [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

4. Procedure for review. Applicant groups are responsible for furnishing evidence upon which a technical committee makes its findings. The technical committee may also utilize information received through public input or through its own research or investigation. The committee shall make a report of its findings and file the report with the commissioner. The committee shall evaluate the application presented to it based on the information provided as required by section 60‑J . If the committee finds that additional information is required to assist in developing its recommendations, it may require that the applicant group provide this information or may otherwise solicit information for this purpose. If the committee finds that final answers to the evaluation criteria are sufficient to support regulation of a profession or occupation not currently regulated, the committee must also recommend the least restrictive method of regulation to be implemented, consistent with the public interest. Whether it recommends approval or denial of an application, the committee may make additional recommendations regarding solutions to problems identified during the review. [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

5. Commissioner report. After receiving and considering reports from the technical committee, the commissioner shall prepare a final report, for the joint standing committee of the Legislature that requested the review, that includes any legislation required to implement the commissioner's recommendation. The final report must include copies of the committee report, but the commissioner is not bound by the findings and recommendations of the report. In compiling the report, the commissioner shall apply the criteria established in section 60‑J and may consult with the technical committee. The recommendations of the commissioner must reflect the least restrictive method of regulation consistent with the public interest. The final report must be submitted to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over occupational and professional regulation matters no later than 9 months after the proposal is submitted to the technical committee and must be made available to all other members of the Legislature upon request. The commissioner may recommend that no legislative action be taken on a proposal. If the commissioner recommends that a proposal of an applicant group be approved, the commissioner shall recommend an agency to be responsible for the regulation and the level of regulation to be assigned to the applicant group. [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2154 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2154
32 §2154. Qualifications of executive employee
Status: in_force

The executive director must meet all the qualifications for professional nurse board members required in section 2152 and must, in addition, hold a master's degree in nursing. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §124 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 16405 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16405
32 §16405. Federal covered investment adviser notice filing requirement
Status: in_force

1. Notice filing requirement. Except with respect to a federal covered investment adviser described in subsection 2 , it is unlawful for a federal covered investment adviser to transact business in this State as a federal covered investment adviser unless the federal covered investment adviser complies with subsection 3 . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Notice filing requirement not required. The following federal covered investment advisers are not required to comply with subsection 3 : A. A federal covered investment adviser without a place of business in this State if its only clients in this State are: (1) Federal covered investment advisers, investment advisers licensed under this chapter and broker-dealers licensed under this chapter; (2) Institutional investors; (3) Bona fide preexisting clients whose principal places of residence are not in this State; or (4) Other clients specified by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. A federal covered investment adviser without a place of business in this State if the person has had, during the preceding 12 months, not more than 5 clients that are resident in this State in addition to those specified under paragraph A ; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Any other person excluded by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Notice filing procedure. A person acting as a federal covered investment adviser that is not excluded under subsection 2 shall file a notice, a consent to service of process complying with section 16611 , and such records as have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the federal Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and pay the fees specified in section 16410, subsection 1, paragraph E . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Effectiveness of filing. The notice under subsection 3 becomes effective upon its filing. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Rulemaking. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4700-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-B / Section 4700-B
32 §4700-B. Disposal of fees
Status: in_force

All fees received under this chapter shall be paid to the Treasurer of State to be used for carrying out this chapter. Any balance of these fees shall not lapse, but shall be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal years. [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6084 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6084
32 §6084. Prohibited practices
Status: in_force

It is a violation of this Act for a licensee, executive officer, responsible individual or other person subject to this Act in connection with money transmission to: [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Defraud or mislead. Directly or indirectly employ any scheme, device or artifice to defraud or mislead any person, including but not limited to engaging in bait and switch advertising or sales practices; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Unfair acts. Directly or indirectly engage in any unfair, deceptive or abusive act or practice toward any person, including but not limited to any false or deceptive statement about fees or other terms of money transmission or currency exchange; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Fraud or misrepresentation. Directly or indirectly obtain property by fraud or misrepresentation; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

4. False information. Make, publish or disseminate any false, deceptive or misleading information; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

5. Property for personal use. Receive or take possession for personal use of property of a money transmission business, other than in payment for services rendered, and with intent to defraud or to omit to make or cause or direct to omit to make a full and true entry in the books and accounts of the money transmission business; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

6. False entries. Make or concur in making any false entry or omit or concur in omitting any material entry in the books or accounts of a money transmission business; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

7. False reports. Knowingly make or publish to the administrator or concur in making or publishing to the administrator any written report, exhibit or statement of a money transmission business's affairs or pecuniary condition containing any material statement that is false or omit or concur in omitting any statement required by law to be contained in such a written report, exhibit or statement; or [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

8. Failure to report. Fail to make any report or statement lawfully required by the administrator or other public official. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17507 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17507
32 §17507. Adverse actions
Status: in_force

1. Authority of home state. A home state has exclusive power to impose adverse action against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's license issued by the home state. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

2. Authority of remote state. In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state has the authority, in accordance with existing state due process law, to: A. Take adverse action against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's compact privilege within that member state; and [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence. A subpoena issued by a licensing board in a member state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another member state may be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage and other fees required by the service statutes of the state in which the witnesses or evidence are located. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

3. Application of law in home state. For the purposes of taking adverse action, the home state shall give the same priority and effect to reported conduct received from a member state as it would if the conduct had occurred within the home state and shall apply its own state laws to determine appropriate action. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

4. Investigations. The home state shall complete any pending investigations of an audiologist or speech-language pathologist who changes the audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's primary state of residence during the course of the investigations. The home state where the investigations were initiated also has the authority to take appropriate action and shall promptly report the conclusions of the investigations to the administrator of the data system. The data system administrator shall promptly notify the new home state of any adverse action. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

5. Recovery of costs of investigations. A member state, if otherwise permitted by state law, may recover from the affected audiologist or speech-language pathologist the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that audiologist or speech-language pathologist. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

6. Factual findings. A member state may take adverse action based on the factual findings of a remote state, as long as the member state follows its own procedures for taking the adverse action. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

7. Joint investigations. The following requirements apply to joint investigations. A. In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective state audiology or speech-language pathology laws and regulations or other applicable state law, any member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. Member states shall share any investigative, litigation or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the compact. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

8. Deactivation of compact privilege. If an adverse action is taken by the home state against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's license, the audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's compact privilege in all other member states must be deactivated until all encumbrances have been removed from the state license. All home state disciplinary orders that impose adverse action against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's license must include a statement that the audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's compact privilege is deactivated in all member states during the pendency of the order. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

9. Notice of adverse action. If a member state takes adverse action, it shall promptly notify the administrator of the data system. The administrator of the data system shall promptly notify the home state of any adverse actions by remote states. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

10. Alternative program. This compact does not override a member state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3836 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3836
32 §3836. Conditional licensure
Status: in_force

The board may, at any time at its discretion, grant a conditional license without examination to any person who at the time of application is licensed by a similar board of another state whose standards, in the opinion of the board, are equivalent to those required by this chapter. The board, at its discretion, may issue a conditional license, at the appropriate level, to applicants for a permanent license upon payment of the fee as set under section 3833‑A . The conditional license is effective for one year and requires that the licensee practice only under supervision. The board may require conditional licensees to pass an examination approved by the board during the term of the conditional license. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Q, §12 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 220-D — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 220-D
32 §220-D. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

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 section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §6 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 225-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 225-A
32 §225-A. Certified signature
Status: in_force

1. Signature required. A drawing plan, specification or report prepared or issued by a certified interior designer and being filed for public record must bear the signature of the interior designer who prepared or approved the document, accompanied by a certification that the signer is licensed under this chapter, by the person's license number and by the date on which the signature was affixed. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §22 (AMD).]

2. Competency. A certified interior designer may not sign a plan, specification, drawing or other document that depicts work that the person is not competent or licensed to perform. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §23 (AMD).]

3. Supervising control. A certified interior designer may not affix a signature to a plan, specification or other document that was not prepared by that person or under that person's responsible supervising control or by another interior designer and reviewed, approved or modified and adopted by the person as that person's own work according to the rules adopted by the board. [PL 1993, c. 389, §15 (NEW).]

4. Document standards. Studies, drawings, specifications and other related documents prepared by a certified interior designer in providing interior design services must be of a sufficiently high standard to clearly and accurately indicate all essential parts of the work to which they refer. [PL 1993, c. 389, §15 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7366 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7366
32 §7366. Information included in contract for services and waiver of liability
Status: in_force

If a written contract for a polygraph examiner's services or a waiver of liability is signed by the subject of a polygraph examination, the contract or waiver must inform the subject of the procedures for filing a complaint with the commissioner against the polygraph examiner and contain the name, mailing address and telephone number of the department. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 2153-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2153-A
32 §2153-A. Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The board shall hold annual meetings at which it shall elect from its members a chair and a secretary. It may hold such other meetings during the year as it determines necessary to transact its business. Special meetings must be called by the secretary on the request of 2 members. Five members of the board constitute a quorum at a meeting. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

The board: [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

1. Bylaws. May adopt bylaws, rules for the transaction of the business of the board and the government and management of its affairs, not inconsistent with the laws of this State and of the United States, as it considers expedient; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

2. Seal. May adopt a seal, which must be placed in the care of the executive director; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

3. Curricula. May prescribe curricula and standards for educational programs preparing individuals for licensure under this chapter; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

4. Surveys. May provide for surveys of the programs described in subsection 3 as it determines necessary; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

5. Approval. May approve such nursing educational programs within the State as meet the requirements of this chapter and of the board; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

6. Denial. May place nursing educational programs on probation, or warn, or deny, condition, withdraw or discontinue approval from nursing educational programs for failure to meet approved curricula or other standards as established by this chapter or pursuant to law; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

7. Licenses. May examine, license and renew the licenses of qualified applicants; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

8. Prosecution. May cause the prosecution and enjoinder of individuals violating this chapter and incur necessary expenses for those activities; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

9. Records. May keep a record of all its proceedings; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

10. Report. May make an annual report to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation for each fiscal year showing its receipts and disbursements and giving a full account of its activities during the previous 12-month period; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

11. Budget. Shall submit to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation its budgetary requirements in the same manner as is provided in Title 5, section 1665 , and the commissioner shall in turn transmit these requirements to the Bureau of the Budget without any revision, alteration or change unless alterations are mutually agreed upon by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and the board or the board's designee. The budget submitted by the board to the commissioner must be sufficient to enable the board to comply with this subchapter; [PL 1995, c. 625, Pt. A, §37 (RPR).]

12. Executive and assistant director. May appoint and employ qualified individuals, not members of the board, to serve as executive director and assistant executive director to the board, fix their compensation and define their duties; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §123 (NEW).]

13. Other employees. May employ other individuals as may be necessary to carry out the work of the board; [PL 2011, c. 1, Pt. AA, §2 (AMD).]

14. Funds. May set aside and budget funds for, make contracts for, and procure goods or services the board determines necessary to accomplish its duties under this chapter; and [PL 2011, c. 1, Pt. AA, §3 (AMD).]

15. Accept federal funds. Notwithstanding section 2156 , may accept for the State any federal funds appropriated under any federal law relating to the authorized programs of the board. The board may undertake the necessary duties and tasks to implement federal law with respect to the authorized programs of the board. [PL 2011, c. 1, Pt. AA, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11020 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11020
32 §11020. Collection action to collect credit card and student loan debts; additional requirements for collection action
Status: in_force

1. Applicability. This section applies to any collection action against a consumer to collect a credit card or student loan debt initiated by a debt collector. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. F, §2 (NEW).]

2. Commencement of collection action. A collection action may not be commenced in small claims court pursuant to Title 14, chapter 738 . A collection action is commenced upon the filing or serving of a complaint that provides notice of the complaint in the same manner as other civil complaints and satisfies the requirements of this section. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. F, §2 (NEW).]

3. Notice of complaint. In a collection action subject to this section, the debt collector shall attach to the front of the complaint a one-page form notice to the consumer as developed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection. The form notice must be written in language that is plain and readily understandable by the general public and, at a minimum, must contain the following: A. A statement that failure to answer the complaint may result in entry of judgment in the amount demanded by the debt collector; and [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. F, §2 (NEW).] B. A sample answer and an explanation that the consumer may fill out the form and return it to the court as the answer to the complaint. If the consumer returns the form to the court, the consumer does not need to file a more formal answer or responsive pleading. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. F, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. F, §2 (NEW).]

4. Entry of judgment. A court may not enter judgment unless it specifically finds that all the requirements of this section and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are met, including, but not limited to, whether the plaintiff has produced evidence that is admissible pursuant to the Maine Rules of Evidence on all required elements of its claim. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. F, §2 (NEW).]

5. Default judgment. If the defendant has failed to plead or otherwise defend, the plaintiff may apply for entry of default and a default judgment. The judge overseeing the action is responsible for entering a default and a default judgment, not the clerk of the court. Regardless of whether the defendant appears in the action or the judgment is based on a proposed order concerning a settlement, the court may not enter judgment in favor of the plaintiff unless the court determines that all the requirements of this section and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are met, including, but not limited to, whether the plaintiff has produced evidence admissible pursuant to the Maine Rules of Evidence on all required elements of its claim. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. F, §2 (NEW).]

6. Exclusion. This section does not apply to any collection action brought by a supervised financial organization as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 38‑A . [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. F, §2 (NEW).]

7. Rules. The Supreme Judicial Court may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. F, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13193-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13193-A
32 §13193-A. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary, the commission, 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 commission 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, §39 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6167 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6167
32 §6167. Record retention
Status: in_force

A virtual currency kiosk operator shall preserve and retain all transaction records of a virtual currency kiosk transaction for no less than 3 years, including, but not limited to: [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]

1. Customer information. The customer's name, address, date of birth and driver's license number; [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]

2. Recordings. Video or other recordings of the transaction; and [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]

3. Biometric data. Any biometric data collected. [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18307 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18307
32 §18307. Review committee immunity
Status: in_force

A dentist who is a member of a peer review committee of a state or local association or society composed of doctors of dentistry, a staff member of such an association or society assisting a peer review committee and a witness or consultant appearing before or presenting information to the peer review committee are immune from civil liability for, without malice, undertaking or failing to undertake any act within the scope of the function of the committee. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13003 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13003
32 §13003. License required
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person or entity to engage in real estate brokerage without a current real estate brokerage agency license issued under this chapter or a license authorizing the person to engage in brokerage activity on behalf of a brokerage agency. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18134-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18134-A
32 §18134-A. Exception; bleeding of a residential home heating oil burner
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding section 18102 , a home heating oil delivery driver may bleed a residential home heating oil burner without direct supervision if the delivery driver has documentation of having completed a board-approved training course in bleeding oil burners. If the oil burner fails to operate after bleeding, the delivery driver shall refer the problem to a journeyman oil and solid fuel burning technician or master oil and solid fuel burning technician. [PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. C, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18136 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18136
32 §18136. Propane and natural gas helper
Status: in_force

A propane and natural gas helper may assist in making propane and natural gas installations and repairing and servicing of propane and natural gas equipment under the direct supervision of a propane and natural gas technician who has the same authority as described under section 18135, subsection 1 as the supervising propane and natural gas technician. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 3269 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3269
32 §3269. Powers and duties of the board
Status: in_force

The board has the following powers and duties in addition to all other powers and duties imposed by this chapter: [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).]

1. Set standards. The power to set standards of eligibility for examination for candidates desiring admission to medical practice in Maine; [PL 1971, c. 591, §1 (NEW).]

2. Adopt criteria. The power to design or adopt an examination and other suitable criteria for establishing a candidate's knowledge in medicine and its related skills; [PL 1971, c. 591, §1 (NEW).]

3. Licensing and standards. The power to license and to set standards of practice for physicians and surgeons practicing medicine in Maine; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).]

4. Hearings and procedure. The power to hold hearings and take evidence in all matters relating to the exercise and performance of the powers and duties vested in the board and the board, acting through the secretary, has the authority to subpoena witnesses, books, records and documents in hearings before it; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).]

5. Legal representation. The power to engage legal counsel, to be approved by the Attorney General, and investigative assistants of its own choosing to advise the board generally and specifically, to represent the board in hearings before it and in appeals taken from a decision of the board; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).]

6. Salary and duties. Except as provided in subsections 15 and 16 , the power to employ and prescribe the duties of other personnel as the board determines necessary. Except as prescribed in subsection 15, the appointment and compensation of that staff is subject to the Civil Service Law; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).]

7. Rules. The power to adopt rules as the board determines necessary and proper to carry out this chapter; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).]

8. Complaints. The duty to investigate complaints in a timely fashion on its own motion and those lodged with the board or its representatives regarding the violation of a section of this chapter and the violation of rules adopted by the board pursuant to its authority; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).]

8-A. Report. By March 1st of each year, the board shall submit to the Legislature a report consisting of statistics on the following for the preceding year: A. The number of complaints against licensees received from the public or filed on the board's own motion; [PL 1989, c. 462, §11 (NEW).] B. The number of complaints dismissed for lack of merit or insufficient evidence of grounds for discipline; [PL 1989, c. 462, §11 (NEW).] C. The number of cases in process of investigation or hearing carried over at year end; and [PL 1989, c. 462, §11 (NEW).] D. The number of disciplinary actions finalized during the report year as tabulated and categorized by the annual statistical summary of the Physician Data Base of the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc.; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).] [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).]

9. Open financial records. The duty to keep a record of the names and residences of all individuals licensed under this chapter and a record of all money received and disbursed by the board, and records or duplicates must always be open to inspection in the office of the secretary during regular office hours. The board shall annually make a report to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation and to the Legislature containing a full and complete account of all its official acts during the preceding year, and a statement of its receipts and disbursements and comments or suggestions as the board determines essential; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).]

10. Powers. The power to mandate, conduct and operate or contract with other agencies, individuals, firms or associations for the conduct and operation of programs of medical education, including statewide programs of health education for the general public and to disburse funds accumulated through the receipt of licensure fees for this purpose, provided that funds may not be disbursed for this purpose for out-of-state travel, meals or lodging for a physician being educated under this program. The power to conduct and operate or contract with other agencies or nonprofit organizations for the conduct and operation of a program of financial assistance to medical students indicating an intent to engage in family practice in rural Maine, under which program the students may be provided with interest-free grants or interest-bearing loans in an amount not to exceed $5,000 per student per year on terms and conditions as the board may determine. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, if the board contracts with the Commissioner of Education to provide funds for the costs of positions for which the State has contracted at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, or the Tufts University School of Medicine, the terms of the contract between the board and the commissioner must be in accordance with the requirements of Title 20‑A, chapter 421 ; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).]

11. Conduct examinations. The power to conduct examinations in medicine; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).]

12. Other services and functions. The power to provide services and carry out functions necessary to fulfill the board's statutory responsibilities. The board may set reasonable fees for services such as providing license certification and verifications, providing copies of board law and rules, and providing copies of documents. The board may also set reasonable fees to defray its cost in administering examinations for special purposes that it may from time to time require and for admitting courtesy candidates from other states to its examinations; [PL 1991, c. 425, §11 (AMD).]

13. Liaison; limitation. [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. B, §6 (RP).]

14. Budget. The duty to submit to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation its budgetary requirements in the same manner as is provided in Title 5, section 1665 , and the commissioner shall in turn transmit these requirements to the Bureau of the Budget without revision, alteration or change, unless alterations are mutually agreed upon by the department and the board or the board's designee; [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. B, §7 (RPR).]

15. Adequacy of budget, fees and staffing. The duty to ensure that the budget submitted by the board to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation is sufficient, if approved, to provide for adequate legal and investigative personnel on the board's staff and that of the Attorney General to ensure that professional liability complaints described in Title 24, section 2607 and complaints regarding a section of this chapter can be resolved in a timely fashion. The board's staff must include one position staffed by an individual who is primarily a consumer assistant. The functions and expense of the consumer assistant position must be shared on a pro rata basis with the Board of Osteopathic Licensure. Within the limit set by section 3279 , the board shall charge sufficient licensure fees to finance this budget provision. The board shall submit legislation to request an increase in these fees should they prove inadequate to the provisions of this subsection. Within the limit of funds provided to it by the board, the Department of the Attorney General shall make available to the board sufficient legal and investigative staff to enable all consumer complaints mentioned in this subsection to be resolved in a timely fashion; [PL 2001, c. 260, Pt. H, §1 (AMD).]

16. Executive director. The power to appoint an executive director who serves at the pleasure of the board and who shall assist the board in carrying out its administrative duties and responsibilities under this chapter. The salary range for the executive director must be set by the board within the range established by Title 2, section 6‑C ; and [PL 2001, c. 260, Pt. H, §2 (AMD).]

17. Approval of licenses. The power to direct staff to review and approve applications for licensure or renewal in accordance with criteria established in law or in rules adopted by the board. Licensing decisions made by staff may be appealed to the full board. [PL 2001, c. 260, Pt. H, §3 (NEW).]

The Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation acts as a liaison between the board and the Governor. [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).]

The Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation does not have the authority to exercise or interfere with the exercise of discretionary, regulatory or licensing authority granted by statute to the board. The commissioner may require the board to be accessible to the public for complaints and questions during regular business hours and to provide any information the commissioner requires in order to ensure that the board is operating administratively within the requirements of this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18533 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145-A / Section 18533
32 §18533. State participation in compact
Status: in_force

1. Participation requirements. To participate in the compact, a state must: A. License physician assistants; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] B. Participate in the commission's data system; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] C. Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints against licensees and license applicants; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] D. Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and commission rules, of any adverse action against a licensee or license applicant and the existence of significant investigative information regarding a licensee or license applicant; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] E. Fully implement, within a time frame established by commission rule, a criminal background check requirement by its licensing board receiving the results of a criminal background check and reporting to the commission whether the license applicant has been granted a license; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] F. Comply with the rules of the commission; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] G. Use passage of a recognized national examination as a requirement for physician assistant licensure; and [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] H. Grant the compact privilege to a holder of a qualifying license in a participating state. [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).]

2. No prohibition on fee for compact privilege. Nothing in this compact prohibits a participating state from charging a fee for granting the compact privilege. [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1382 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 1382
32 §1382. Department rules
Status: in_force

Following the procedures of Title 5, chapter 375 , the commissioner shall adopt such rules as are necessary for the implementation of this chapter. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1352-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1352-A
32 §1352-A. Qualifications
Status: in_force

To be eligible for licensure as a professional engineer, an applicant must submit 5 references with the application for licensure as a professional engineer, 3 of which must be from licensed professional engineers from this State or another state, territory or possession of the United States, District of Columbia or any foreign country having personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering experience. To be eligible for certification as an engineer-intern, an applicant must submit 3 references with the application for certification. Each applicant shall demonstrate that the applicant is trustworthy and competent to engage in the practice of professional engineering in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public. [PL 2021, c. 505, §1 (AMD).]

1. Professional engineer. Minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is qualified for licensure as a professional engineer includes the following. A. An applicant for licensure by endorsement or comity who provides proof that the applicant is a licensed professional engineer, in good standing, in another state, territory or possession of the United States, District of Columbia or any foreign country and whose qualifications meet the requirements of this chapter upon application may be licensed without further examination. To seek licensure under this paragraph, the applicant must be a graduate of an engineering curriculum approved by the engineering accreditation commission or of an equivalent engineering curriculum and have not less than 4 years of acceptable engineering experience after graduation and have been licensed by passing the national council principles and practice of engineering examination and the fundamentals of engineering examination. [PL 2013, c. 296, §2 (AMD).] A-1. An applicant for licensure by endorsement or comity who provides proof that the applicant has been a licensed professional engineer, in good standing, in another state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or any foreign country for a minimum of 8 years and whose licensure qualifications are, in the opinion of the board, substantially equivalent to the requirements in this chapter and who has never been subject to disciplinary action as a professional engineer may be licensed as a professional engineer. The board, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, may waive additional qualifications. [PL 2021, c. 47, §1 (NEW).] B. An applicant for licensure holding an active national council record whose qualifications meet the requirements of this chapter upon application may be licensed without further examination. [PL 2025, c. 89, §1 (AMD).] B-1. An applicant for licensure who meets the requirements of a mutual recognition agreement between this State and another state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or any foreign country, whose licensure qualifications are, in the opinion of the board and by the language of the agreement, substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter, may be licensed without further examination. [PL 2025, c. 89, §2 (NEW).] C. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering curriculum approved by the engineering accreditation commission or of an equivalent engineering curriculum of 4 years or more; has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering; has a record of an additional 4 years or more of progressive engineering experience, after graduation, of a grade and character that indicates to the board that the applicant may be competent to practice and has experienced increased engineering responsibilities; and has passed the national council examination in the principles and practice of engineering may be licensed as a professional engineer. An applicant for licensure may not sit for the principles and practice of engineering examination until the applicant has passed the fundamentals of engineering examination. [PL 2013, c. 296, §2 (AMD).] D. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering technology curriculum approved by the engineering technology accreditation commission or of an equivalent engineering technology curriculum of 4 years or more; has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering; has a record of an additional 4 years or more of progressive engineering experience, after graduation, of a grade and character that indicates to the board that the applicant may be competent to practice and has experienced increased engineering responsibilities; and has passed the national council examination in the principles and practice of engineering may be licensed as a professional engineer. An applicant for licensure may not sit for the principles and practice of engineering examination until the applicant has passed the fundamentals of engineering examination. [PL 2019, c. 375, §12 (AMD).] E. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering or engineering technology curriculum not approved by the accreditation board or from an allied science curriculum of 4 years or more; has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering; has a record of an additional 8 years or more of progressive engineering experience, after graduation, of a grade and character that indicates to the board that the applicant may be competent to practice and has experienced increased engineering responsibilities; and has passed the national council examination in the principles and practice of engineering may be licensed as a professional engineer. An applicant for licensure may not sit for the principles and practice of engineering examination until the applicant has passed the fundamentals of engineering examination. [PL 2019, c. 375, §12 (AMD).] F. [PL 2005, c. 315, §20 (RP).] G. [PL 2013, c. 296, §2 (RP).] H. [PL 2013, c. 296, §2 (RP).] Engineering teaching experience of 4 years or more in a college or university offering an engineering or engineering technology curriculum approved by the accreditation board may be considered as engineering experience. [PL 2025, c. 89, §§1, 2 (AMD).]

2. Engineer-intern. Minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is qualified for certification as an engineer-intern includes the following. A. An applicant for certification as an engineer-intern is eligible to sit for the fundamentals of engineering examination during the applicant's senior year of college before graduation from an engineering or engineering technology program of 4 years or more. Certification as an engineer-intern may not take place until the applicant has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering and provided proof of graduation. [PL 2019, c. 375, §13 (AMD).] B. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering curriculum approved by the engineering accreditation commission or of an equivalent engineering curriculum of 4 years or more and has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering may be certified as an engineer-intern. [PL 2013, c. 296, §3 (AMD).] C. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering technology curriculum approved by the engineering technology accreditation commission of 4 years or more and has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering may be certified as an engineer-intern. [PL 2019, c. 375, §14 (AMD).] D. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering or engineering technology curriculum not approved by the accreditation board or an allied science curriculum of 4 years or more and who has submitted a transcript showing the completion of the minimum number of engineering science and design credits as required in the national council engineering education standard and who has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering may be certified as an engineer-intern. [PL 2019, c. 375, §15 (AMD).] E. [PL 2005, c. 315, §20 (RP).] Certification as an engineer-intern is valid for an indefinite period. [PL 2019, c. 375, §§13-15 (AMD).]

A person having the necessary qualifications prescribed in this chapter is eligible for licensure even though the person may not be practicing the engineering profession at the time of submitting an application. [PL 2005, c. 315, §20 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18122 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18122
32 §18122. Meetings; chair
Status: in_force

The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings are 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, §29 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3833-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3833-A
32 §3833-A. Fees
Status: in_force

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $500 biennially. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 2001, c. 323, §24 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 16505 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16505
32 §16505. Misleading filings
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for a person to make or cause to be made in a record that is used in an action or proceeding or filed under this chapter a statement that, at the time and in the light of the circumstances under which it is made, is false or misleading in a material respect or, in connection with the statement, to omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statement made, in the light of the circumstances under which it was made, not false or misleading. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13797 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13797
32 §13797. Prescription drug price information
Status: in_force

A pharmacist or person acting at the direction of a pharmacist who is asked for consumer price information regarding prescription drugs shall provide to the consumer, on the telephone or in person, depending on the circumstances, the current usual and customary price for cash customers and, if reasonably obtainable by the pharmacist or person acting at the direction of the pharmacist, the price applicable to the consumer. A pharmacy shall post a notice to consumers informing them that they may obtain current usual and customary price information from the pharmacist. [PL 2005, c. 610, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11309 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11309
32 §11309. Scope of chapter
Status: in_force

1. Seller. Sections 11202 , 11205 and 11206 apply to persons who sell or offer to sell when: A. An offer to sell is made in this State; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. An offer to buy is made and accepted in this State. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

2. Purchaser. Sections 11202 , 11205 and 11206 apply to persons who buy or offer to buy when: A. An offer to buy is made in this State; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. An offer to sell is made and accepted in this State. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

3. Offer in this State. For the purpose of this section, an offer to sell or to buy is made in this State, whether or not either party is then present in this State, when the offer: A. Originates from this State; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. Is directed by the offeror to this State and received at the place to which it is directed, or at any post office in this State in the case of a mailed offer. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

4. Acceptance in this State. For the purpose of this section, an offer to buy or to sell is accepted in this State when acceptance: A. Is communicated to the offeror in this State; and [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. Has not previously been communicated to the offeror, whether or not either party is then present in this State, when the offeree directs it to the offeror in this State reasonably believing the offeror to be in this State and it is received at the place to which it is directed, or at any post office in this State in the case of a mailed acceptance. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

5. Newspapers and other publications. For the purpose of this section, an offer to sell or to buy is not made in this State when the publisher circulates or there is circulated on his behalf in this State any bona fide newspaper or other publication of general, regular and paid circulation: A. Which is not published in this State; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. Which is published in this State, but has had more than 2/3 of its circulation outside this State during the past 12 months. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] For the purpose of this subsection, when a publication is published in editions, each edition shall be considered a separate publication except for material common to all editions. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

6. Electronic communications. For the purpose of this section, an offer to sell or to buy is not made in this State when a radio or television program or other electronic communication originating outside this State is received in this State. For the purpose of this subsection, a radio or television program or other electronic communication shall be considered having originated from this State if either the broadcast studio or means of transmission is located within this State, unless: A. The program or communication is syndicated and distributed from outside this State for redistribution to the general public in this State; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. The program or communication is supplied by a radio, television or other electronic network with the electronic signal originating from outside this State for redistribution to the general public in this State; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] C. The program or communication is an electronic signal that originates outside this State and is captured for redistribution to the general public in this State by a community antenna or cable, radio, television or other electronic system; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] D. The program or communication consists of an electronic signal which originates from within this State, but which is not intended for redistribution to the general public in this State. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] This subsection does not apply to any changes, alterations or additions made locally to a radio or television program or other electronic communications. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2576 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2576
32 §2576. Visiting instructors
Status: in_force

A temporary visiting instructor's license may be granted an osteopathic physician who holds a current and valid license to practice osteopathic medicine in another state. This license entitles the osteopathic physician to practice in this State when that physician is performing osteopathic medical procedures as a part of a course or courses of instruction in continuing medical education in a hospital in this State. The annual fee for such a temporary license may not be more than $150. The license issued pursuant to this section is for a duration set by the board. Such a temporary license may be revoked for any one of the reasons in section 2591‑A . [PL 2001, c. 492, §5 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12532 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12532
32 §12532. Persons and practices exempt
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter may be construed as preventing: [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

1. Licensed persons. A person licensed in this State by any other law who is performing services within that person's authorized scope of practice from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the person is licensed, including midwives authorized and licensed as advanced practice registered nurses under the State Board of Nursing to practice as certified nurse midwives; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

2. Students. Midwifery services provided by student midwives acting under the direct supervision of a qualified midwife preceptor; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

3. Religious or cultural traditions. A traditional birth attendant from practicing midwifery without a license if the traditional birth attendant has cultural or religious traditions that have historically included the attendance of traditional birth attendants at births and that birth attendant serves only the women and families in that distinct cultural or religious group; or [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

4. Emergency. The rendering of midwifery services in the case of emergency. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14248 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14248
32 §14248. On-site evaluations
Status: in_force

The director may conduct biennial on-site evaluations of schools to ensure compliance with this subchapter and applicable rules. The expense of the on-site evaluation must be borne by the school examined. [PL 2019, c. 373, §45 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7007 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7007
32 §7007. Duty to warn and protect (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 7006)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 7006)

1. Duty. A licensee under this chapter has a duty to warn of or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from a client's violent behavior if the licensee 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 licensee to take any action that in the reasonable professional judgment of the licensee would endanger the licensee or increase the threat of danger to a potential victim. [PL 2019, c. 317, §5 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §46 (RAL).]

2. Discharge of duty. A licensee subject to a duty to warn or provide protection under subsection 1 may discharge that duty if the licensee 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, §5 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §46 (RAL).]

3. Immunity. No monetary liability and no cause of action may arise concerning client privacy or confidentiality against a person licensed under this chapter for information disclosed to 3rd parties in an effort to discharge a duty under subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 317, §5 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §46 (RAL).]
32 M.R.S. § 13743 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13743
32 §13743. Reinstatement
Status: in_force

1. Penalties. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §20 (RP).]

2. Reinstatement. Any person whose license to practice pharmacy in this State has been suspended, revoked or restricted pursuant to this chapter, whether voluntarily or by action of the board, may at reasonable intervals petition the board for reinstatement of the license. The petition must be made in writing in a form prescribed by the board. Upon investigation and hearing, the board may grant or deny the petition or it may modify its original finding to reflect any circumstances which have changed sufficiently to warrant those modifications. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

3. Criminal prosecutions. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §20 (RP).]

4. Judicial review. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §20 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 2286 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2286
32 §2286. Disciplinary actions
Status: in_force

1. Complaints. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §11 (RP).]

2. Disciplinary action. 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 . A. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §12 (RP).] B. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §12 (RP).] C. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §12 (RP).] D. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §12 (RP).] [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §12 (RPR).]

3. Reinstatement. An application for reinstatement may be made to the board one year from the date of revocation of a license. The board may accept or reject an application for reinstatement and hold a hearing to consider the reinstatement. [PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13731 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13731
32 §13731. Unlawful practice; penalties; injunctions
Status: in_force

1. Applicability. It is unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of pharmacy unless licensed to practice under this Act, except that: A. Physicians, dentists, veterinarians or other practitioners of the healing arts who are licensed under the laws of this State may dispense and administer prescription drugs to their patients in the practice of their respective professions where specifically authorized to do so by law; [PL 2013, c. 373, §1 (NEW).] B. A licensed retail pharmacy that is located in Canada, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Commonwealth of Australia or New Zealand that meets its country's statutory and regulatory requirements may export prescription drugs by mail or carrier to a resident of this State for that resident’s personal use. A licensed retail pharmacy described in this paragraph is exempt from licensure under this Act; and [PL 2013, c. 373, §1 (NEW).] C. An entity that contracts to provide or facilitate the exportation of prescription drugs from a licensed retail pharmacy described in paragraph B may provide or facilitate the provision of prescription drugs from that pharmacy by mail or carrier to a resident of this State for that resident's personal use. An entity that provides or facilitates the provision of prescription drugs pursuant to this paragraph is exempt from licensure under this Act. [PL 2013, c. 373, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 373, §1 (AMD).]

2. Authorization to deal with dangerous substances. Practitioners, drug jobbers, drug wholesalers, drug manufacturers, pharmacists and pharmacies licensed under this chapter and approved animal shelters as provided in Title 7, section 3913 , are authorized to deal professionally with dangerous substances. A dangerous substance is: A. Any substance listed under the Federal Uniform Controlled Substance Act, sections 1 through 5; or [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] B. Anything deemed to be dangerous by the Federal Drug Administration, other federal agency, or the Attorney General of the United States. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §12 (AMD).]

3. Violation. Any person who violates this chapter commits a Class E crime and, notwithstanding Title 17‑A, sections 1704 and 1705 , may be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000. Each violation of each section of this chapter constitutes a separate offense. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §84 (AMD).]

4. Violation; suspension; penalty. For any violation of this chapter, in addition to other disciplinary action which may be taken by the board, the board may suspend the violator's license for up to 90 days or impose a civil penalty of up to $500, or both, for each violation of each section of this chapter. The jurisdiction to suspend a license for up to 90 days shall be concurrent with that of the District Court. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]

5. Action to enjoin. The State may bring an action to enjoin any licensee or person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether proceedings have been or may be instituted in the District Court or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]

6. Fees; fines; forfeitures. [PL 1995, c. 397, §112 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 10004 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104-A / Section 10004
32 §10004. Board of Underground Oil Storage Tank Installers; powers and duties
Status: in_force

1. Powers. The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for certification. The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, administer oaths and may investigate or cause to be investigated any complaints made to it or any cases of noncompliance with or violation of this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Rules. The board may adopt, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , rules relating to professional conduct to carry out the policy of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules relating to professional regulation and to the establishment of ethical standards of practice for persons certified to practice underground oil storage tank installation, inspection and removal and underground gasoline storage tank removal. [PL 2001, c. 231, §7 (AMD).]

3. Hearings. Hearings may be conducted by the board to assist with investigations, to determine whether grounds exist for suspension, revocation or denial of certification, or as otherwise deemed necessary to the fulfillment of its responsibilities under this chapter. Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV , to the extent applicable. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Records. The board shall keep such records and minutes as are necessary to the ordinary dispatch of its functions. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Contracts. The board may enter into contracts to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Reports. No later than August 1st of each year, the board shall submit to the commissioner, for the preceding fiscal year ending June 30th, its annual report of its operations and financial position, together with such comments and recommendations as the commissioner deems essential. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12234 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12234
32 §12234. Expiration; renewal
Status: in_force

1. Licensing period. A license expires on the date set by the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4 for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A license may be renewed upon receipt of an application for renewal and payment of the renewal fee as set under section 12203 . [PL 2009, c. 242, §15 (NEW).]

2. Late renewals. 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 12203 . Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, in addition to fulfilling any continuing education requirements the board considers necessary under section 12233 . The board in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, may waive any requirements if that renewal application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration. [PL 2009, c. 242, §15 (NEW).]

3. Excused from license fee. Any licensee whose employment by any government agency prohibits or precludes the practice of public accountancy in this State, by application to the board, may be excused from paying the annual license fee during the period of that employment. [PL 2009, c. 242, §15 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18344 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18344
32 §18344. Expanded function dental assistant
Status: in_force

1. Expanded function dental assistant license. Except as provided in section 18347 , an applicant for an expanded function dental assistant license must comply with section 18341 and must provide: A. Verification of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the board; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] B. Verification of one of the following: (1) A current certificate as a certified dental assistant from a board-approved certificate program; (2) An active dental hygiene license in good standing issued under the laws of this State; or (3) An active dental hygiene license in good standing issued under the laws of another state, a United States territory, a foreign nation or a foreign administrative division that issues licenses in the dental professions; [PL 2021, c. 163, §5 (AMD).] C. Verification of having successfully completed training in a school or program required by board rule; and [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] D. Verification of passing all examinations required by board rule. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 163, §5 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11013-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11013-A
32 §11013-A. Exception for certain pretrial diversion programs for issuers of worthless checks operated by private entities
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Check" has the same meaning as in Title 14, section 6071, subsection 4 . [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] B. "State or district attorney" means the chief elected or appointed prosecuting attorney in a district, county, municipality or comparable jurisdiction, including the Attorney General acting as chief elected or appointed prosecuting attorney in a district, county, municipality or comparable jurisdiction, who is responsible for the prosecution of state crimes and violations of jurisdiction-specific local ordinances. [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] C. "Worthless check violation" means a violation of Title 17‑A, section 708, subsection 1, paragraph A . [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).]

2. Pretrial diversion program for issuers of worthless checks. If a state or district attorney wants to be excluded from consideration as a debt collector as provided in section 11003, subsection 9 , that state or district attorney shall establish, within the jurisdiction of that state or district attorney and with respect to alleged worthless check violations that do not involve a check described in subsection 4 , a pretrial diversion program for issuers of worthless checks who agree to participate voluntarily in that program to avoid criminal prosecution. [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).]

3. Conditions for exception. A private entity operating a pretrial diversion program for issuers of worthless checks that meets the following requirements is excluded from being considered a debt collector. A. The private entity must operate the pretrial diversion program for issuers of worthless checks described in subsection 2 subject to an administrative support services contract with the state or district attorney and under the direction, supervision and control of that state or district attorney. [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] B. In the course of performing duties delegated to it by a state or district attorney under an administrative support services contract, the private entity referred to in paragraph A : (1) Shall comply with the criminal laws of the State; (2) Shall conform with the terms of the administrative support services contract and directives of the state or district attorney; (3) May not exercise independent prosecutorial discretion; (4) Shall contact any issuer of an alleged worthless check for the purposes of participating in a pretrial diversion program for issuers of worthless checks as described in subsection 2 : (a) Only as a result of a determination by the state or district attorney that probable cause of a worthless check violation under state criminal law exists, and that contact with the issuer of an alleged worthless check for purposes of participation in the program is appropriate; and (b) Only if the issuer of an alleged worthless check has failed to pay the worthless check after demand for payment is made for the check amount pursuant to state law; (5) Shall include as part of an initial written communication with an issuer of an alleged worthless check a clear and conspicuous statement that: (a) The issuer of an alleged worthless check may dispute the validity of any alleged worthless check violation; (b) When the issuer of an alleged worthless check knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, that the alleged worthless check violation is the result of theft or forgery of the check, identity theft or other fraud that is not the result of the conduct of the issuer of an alleged worthless check, the issuer of the alleged worthless check may file a crime report with the appropriate law enforcement agency; and (c) If the issuer of an alleged worthless check notifies the private entity or the state or district attorney in writing, not later than 30 days after being contacted for the first time pursuant to subparagraph (4), that there is a dispute pursuant to this subsection, before further restitution efforts are pursued, the state or district attorney or an employee of that state or district attorney must make a determination that there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed; and (6) May charge fees only in connection with services under the administrative support services contract under paragraph A that have been authorized by the contract with the state or district attorney. [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).]

4. Certain checks excluded. A check described in this subsection is not considered a worthless check eligible for the pretrial diversion program for issuers of worthless checks described in subsection 2 if the check involves or is subsequently found to involve: A. A postdated check presented in connection with a payday loan or other similar transaction when the payee of the check knew that the issuer had insufficient funds at the time the check was made, drawn or delivered; [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] B. A stop payment order when the issuer acted in good faith and with reasonable cause in stopping payment on the check; [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] C. A check dishonored because of an adjustment to the issuer's account by the financial institution holding that account without providing notice to the person at the time the check was made, drawn or delivered; [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] D. A check for partial payment of a debt where the payee had previously accepted partial payment for that debt; [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] E. A check issued by a person who was not competent or was not of legal age to enter into a legal contractual obligation at the time the check was made, drawn or delivered; [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] F. A check issued to pay an obligation arising from a transaction that was illegal in the jurisdiction of the state or district attorney at the time the check was made, drawn or delivered; or [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] G. A check that is the result of theft or forgery of the check, identity theft or other fraud that is not the result of the conduct of the alleged worthless check offender. [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).]

5. Registration. Notwithstanding the exemptions in subsections 3 and 4 , a private entity that operates a pretrial diversion program for issuers of worthless checks pursuant to this section shall register with the administrator on forms acceptable to the administrator and in a manner consistent with section 11031, subsection 2 . Before granting a registration pursuant to this subsection, the administrator shall: A. Review the administrative support services contract under subsection 3, paragraph A between the private entity and the state or district attorney; [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] B. Review all form communications to issuers of alleged worthless checks that will be used as part of the pretrial diversion program for issuers of worthless checks; and [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] C. Review the quality controls to be implemented by the state or district attorney and the private entity to ensure continued compliance with this section and to maintain the exemption granted in section 11003, subsection 9 . [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).]

6. Enforcement. To ensure compliance with this section, the administrator may receive and act on complaints in accordance with Title 9‑A, section 6‑104 , conduct compliance examinations pursuant to Title 9‑A, section 6‑106 and exercise regulatory and remedial authority pursuant to Title 9‑A, Article 6 . [PL 2009, c. 99, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17101 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17101
32 §17101. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

1. Accredited. "Accredited" means an educational institution that is approved by the United States Department of Education, or one of its regionally accredited agencies. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

2. Audiologist. "Audiologist" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter and practices audiology and who by virtue of academic and practical training presents that person to the public by the title or description of services incorporating the words audiologist, hearing clinician, hearing therapist or a similar title or description of service. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

3. Audiology. "Audiology" means the application of theories, principles and procedures related to hearing and balance disorders for the purposes of assessment and treatment. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

4. Board. "Board" means the Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing pursuant to section 17201 . [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. O, §3 (AMD).]

5. Calibration. "Calibration" means the objective adjustment of a machine to an accepted standard. The board shall adopt rules to define recalibration, accepted standards and calibration check. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

6. Code of ethics. "Code of ethics" means the code of ethics pertaining to the practices of speech-language pathology, audiology and hearing aid dealing and fitting adopted by the board. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

7. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

8. Hearing aid. "Hearing aid" means a wearable instrument or device designed for or offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating for impaired human hearing and any parts, attachments or accessories, including ear molds, but excluding batteries and cords. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

9. Hearing aid dealer and fitter. "Hearing aid dealer and fitter" means an individual licensed under this chapter who engages in the practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

10. Practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids. "Practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids" means, but is not limited to, the selection, adaptation or sale of hearing aids, or parts of hearing aids; the testing of hearing by means of an audiometer or equivalent measurement of hearing; the making of impressions for ear molds; and hearing aid orientation that includes instruction in use and care of the instrument, information regarding expectations and limitations, information regarding the availability of additional services to meet associated needs, auditory rehabilitation, communication therapy and additional special counseling services and information regarding follow-up services, malfunctioning of hearing aids, mechanical adjustment or repair or remakes of hearing aids or ear molds. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

11. Sell or sale. "Sell" or "sale" means a transfer of title or of the right to use by lease, bailment or any other contract, between a licensed hearing aid dealer and fitter or a licensed audiologist and a purchaser, but does not include wholesale transactions. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

12. Speech-language pathologist. "Speech-language pathologist" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter and who practices speech-language pathology and who by virtue of academic and practical training presents the individual to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words speech pathologist, speech therapist, speech correctionist, speech clinician, language pathologist, language therapist, logopedist, communicologist, voice therapist, voice pathologist or any similar title or description of service. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

13. Speech-language pathologist and audiologist. "Speech-language pathologist and audiologist" means an individual who is dually licensed under this chapter and who practices speech-language pathology and audiology. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

14. Speech-language pathology. "Speech-language pathology" means the application of theories, principles and procedures related to development and disorders of language and speech for purposes of assessment and treatment. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

15. Speech-language pathology aide. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. O, §4 (RP).]

16. Speech-language pathology assistant. "Speech-language pathology assistant" means an individual who meets minimum qualifications that the board may establish for speech-language pathology assistants, that are less than those qualifications established by this chapter for licensure as a speech-language pathologist, but must include an associate degree or its equivalent, as determined by the board, or a higher degree in the field of communication disorders. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).]

17. Supervision. "Supervision" means the direct observation of work and the assessment of written records of service by a licensed speech pathologist, licensed audiologist, licensed physician or licensed hearing aid dealer and fitter licensed under this chapter commensurate with the skills of the individual as determined by the supervisor. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

18. Temporary license. "Temporary license" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter and practices audiology or speech-language pathology while under supervision and training of an individual who holds a valid license in good standing in the appropriate specialty under this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

19. Trainee permit. "Trainee permit" means an individual licensed under this chapter who practices in hearing aid dealing and fitting while under supervision and training of an individual who holds a valid license in good standing to practice hearing aid dealing and fitting under this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 18301 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18301
32 §18301. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Dental Practice Act." [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15113 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15113
32 §15113. Registration; stamping
Status: in_force

A boiler, except one exempt under section 15102 , may not be operated in this State unless the boiler is registered in the office of the director upon blanks to be furnished by the director upon request. The completed blanks must contain information regarding maker's name, type of construction, date of construction, age, location and when last inspected and other information as may be required. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §28 (AMD).]

A pressure vessel, except those exempt under section 15102 , may not be installed and operated in this State after June 30, 1974, unless it is constructed, inspected and stamped in conformity with Section VIII of the code and is registered with and approved by the director. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §28 (AMD).]

The director may conduct shop inspections. The shop shall pay the required fee for the inspection. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §28 (AMD).]

A pressure vessel that does not bear the code stamping may be registered with and approved by the director, if the person desiring to install the vessel makes application to the director and files a copy of the manufacturer's data report or a copy of the construction details together with material specifications for review and approval prior to installation. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §28 (AMD).]

After a boiler or pressure vessel has been registered with the director, the director shall furnish and the owner or user shall stamp or have stamped a number as given, on the shell of the boiler in the space commonly used for such purposes, with letters and figures not less than 3/8 of an inch high. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §28 (AMD).]

If a boiler or pressure vessel subject to this section is moved from one location to another, notice must be given to the director of the removal and of the new location in which the boiler or pressure vessel is to be set up. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. H, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4205 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63 / Section 4205
32 §4205. Right of entry, inspection and determination of compliance
Status: in_force

The department and any duly designated officer or employee of the department have the right, without an administrative inspection warrant, to enter upon and into the premises of any establishment licensed, or a place where a person licensed under this chapter practices, pursuant to this chapter at any reasonable time in order to determine the state of compliance with this chapter and any rules adopted by the department under this chapter. The right of entry and inspection extends to any premises that the department has reason to believe is being operated or maintained without a license or a place where a person licensed under this chapter practices, but no such entry and inspection of any premises or place may be made without the permission of the owner or person in charge unless a search warrant is obtained authorizing entry and inspection. Determination of compliance with this chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter must be made at least once every 2 years by inspection or other method as determined by the department. [PL 2021, c. 125, §25 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3300-G — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3300-G
32 §3300-G. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors
Status: in_force

An individual licensed, registered or certified under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor. [PL 2019, c. 165, §16 (NEW).]

Revisor's Note: §3000-G. Duty to warn and protect as enacted by PL 2019, c. 317, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 32, SECTION 3300-I
32 M.R.S. § 6100-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-B
32 §6100-B. Authorized delegate reporting
Status: in_force

Authorized delegate reporting is governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Authorized delegate reports. A licensee shall submit a report regarding its authorized delegates within 45 days of the end of each calendar quarter. The administrator may use NMLS for the submission of the report required by this section as long as the report submission is consistent with the requirements of this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Required information. The authorized delegate report must include, at a minimum, each authorized delegate's: A. Company's legal name; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Taxpayer employer identification number; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. Principal provider of money transmission; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] D. Physical address; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] E. Mailing address; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] F. Business conducted in other states, if any; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] G. Fictitious or trade name, if any; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] H. Contact person's name, telephone number and e-mail address; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] I. Start date acting as licensee's authorized delegate; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] J. End date acting as licensee’s authorized delegate, if applicable. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] The administrator may request any other information the administrator reasonably requires with respect to the authorized delegate. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13789 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13789
32 §13789. Possession of drug samples
Status: in_force

No person may purchase manufacturers' drug samples from any person for purposes of resale. If those samples are given gratuitously to a licensed pharmacist, qualified assistant pharmacist or medical practitioner, any such sample may be given to any person, as long as the sample is kept in containers suitably labeled to conform to the Federal Food and Drug Act and the state food and drug laws and this gift is subject to the laws relating to the sale of drugs. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §31 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6159 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6159
32 §6159. Rulemaking
Status: in_force

The administrator may adopt reasonable rules for the implementation and administration of this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2600-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2600-C
32 §2600-C. Requirements regarding prescription of opioid medication
Status: in_force

1. Limits on opioid medication prescribing. Except as provided in subsection 2 , an individual licensed under this chapter whose scope of practice includes prescribing opioid medication may not prescribe: A. To a patient any combination of opioid medication in an aggregate amount in excess of 100 morphine milligram equivalents of opioid medication per day; [PL 2015, c. 488, §17 (NEW).] B. To a patient who, on the effective date of this section, has an active prescription for opioid medication in excess of 100 morphine milligram equivalents of an opioid medication per day, an opioid medication in an amount that would cause that patient's total amount of opioid medication to exceed 300 morphine milligram equivalents of opioid medication per day; except that, on or after July 1, 2017, the aggregate amount of opioid medication prescribed may not be in excess of 100 morphine milligram equivalents of opioid medication per day; [PL 2015, c. 488, §17 (NEW).] C. On or after January 1, 2017, within a 30-day period, more than a 30-day supply of an opioid medication to a patient under treatment for chronic pain. For purposes of this paragraph, "chronic pain" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 7246, subsection 1‑C ; or [PL 2015, c. 488, §17 (NEW).] D. On or after January 1, 2017, within a 7-day period, more than a 7-day supply of an opioid medication to a patient under treatment for acute pain unless the opioid product is labeled by the federal Food and Drug Administration to be dispensed only in a stock bottle that exceeds a 7-day supply as prescribed, in which case the amount dispensed may not exceed a 14-day supply. For purposes of this paragraph, "acute pain" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 7246, subsection 1‑A . [PL 2017, c. 213, §14 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 213, §14 (AMD).]

2. Exceptions. An individual licensed under this chapter whose scope of practice includes prescribing opioid medication is exempt from the limits on opioid medication prescribing established in subsection 1 only: A. When prescribing opioid medication to a patient for: (1) Pain associated with active and aftercare cancer treatment; (2) Palliative care, as defined in Title 22, section 1726, subsection 1, paragraph A , in conjunction with a serious illness, as defined in Title 22, section 1726, subsection 1, paragraph B ; (3) End-of-life and hospice care; (4) Medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder; or (5) Other circumstances determined in rule by the Department of Health and Human Services; and [PL 2025, c. 37, §7 (AMD).] B. When directly ordering or administering a benzodiazepine or opioid medication to a person in an emergency room setting, an inpatient hospital setting, a long-term care facility or a residential care facility or in connection with a surgical procedure. As used in this paragraph, "administer" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 7246, subsection 1‑B . [PL 2017, c. 213, §15 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 37, §7 (AMD).]

3. Electronic prescribing. An individual licensed under this chapter whose scope of practice includes prescribing opioid medication and who has the capability to electronically prescribe shall prescribe all opioid medication electronically by July 1, 2017. An individual who does not have the capability to electronically prescribe must request a waiver from this requirement from the Commissioner of Health and Human Services stating the reasons for the lack of capability, the availability of broadband infrastructure and a plan for developing the ability to electronically prescribe opioid medication. The commissioner may grant a waiver for circumstances in which exceptions are appropriate, including prescribing outside of the individual's usual place of business and technological failures. [PL 2015, c. 488, §17 (NEW).]

4. Continuing education. By December 31, 2017, an individual licensed under this chapter must successfully complete 3 hours of continuing education every 2 years on the prescription of opioid medication as a condition of prescribing opioid medication. The board shall adopt rules to implement this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2015, c. 488, §17 (NEW).]

5. Penalties. An individual who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of $250 per violation, not to exceed $5,000 per calendar year, may be adjudged. The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for the enforcement of this section. [PL 2015, c. 488, §17 (NEW).]

6. Opioid medication policy. No later than January 1, 2018, a health care entity that includes an individual licensed under this chapter whose scope of practice includes prescribing opioid medication must have in place an opioid medication prescribing policy that applies to all prescribers of opioid medications employed by the entity. The policy must include, but is not limited to, procedures and practices related to risk assessment, informed consent and counseling on the risk of opioid use. For the purposes of this subsection, "health care entity" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 1718‑B, subsection 1, paragraph B . [PL 2017, c. 186, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2176 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2176
32 §2176. Coordinated licensure information system and exchange of information -- Article 6
Status: in_force

1. Participation. A party state shall participate in the coordinated licensure information system for all licensed registered nurses and licensed practical or vocational nurses. The coordinated licensure information system includes information on the licensure and disciplinary history of each nurse, as submitted by party states, to assist in the coordination of nurse licensure and enforcement efforts. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

2. Procedures. The commission, in consultation with the administrator of the coordinated licensure information system, shall formulate necessary and proper procedures for the identification, collection and exchange of information under this compact. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

3. Reports. A licensing board shall promptly report to the coordinated licensure information system any adverse action, any current significant investigative information, denials of applications, including the reasons for such denials, and nurse participation in alternative programs known to the licensing board regardless of whether such participation is considered nonpublic or confidential under state law. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

4. Information restrictions. Current significant investigative information and participation in nonpublic or confidential alternative programs may be transmitted through the coordinated licensure information system only to party state licensing boards. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

5. Confidentiality. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a party state licensing board contributing information to the coordinated licensure information system may designate information that may not be shared with nonparty states or disclosed to other entities or individuals without the express permission of the contributing state licensing board. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

6. Personally identifiable information. Personally identifiable information obtained from the coordinated licensure information system by a party state licensing board may not be shared with nonparty states or disclosed to other entities or individuals except to the extent permitted by the laws of the party state contributing the information. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

7. Expungement. Information contributed to the coordinated licensure information system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the party state contributing that information must also be expunged from the coordinated licensure information system. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

8. Uniform data set. The compact administrator of each party state shall furnish a uniform data set to the compact administrator of each other party state, which must include, at a minimum: A. Identifying information; [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. Licensure data; [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] C. Information related to alternative program participation; and [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] D. Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact, as determined by commission rules. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

9. Investigative documents. The compact administrator of a party state shall provide all investigative documents and information requested by another party state. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16404 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16404
32 §16404. Investment adviser representative licensing requirement and exemptions
Status: in_force

1. Licensing requirement. It is unlawful for an individual to transact business in this State as an investment adviser representative unless the individual is licensed under this chapter as an investment adviser representative or is exempt from licensing as an investment adviser representative under subsection 2 . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Exemptions from licensing. The following individuals are exempt from the licensing requirement of subsection 1 : A. An individual who is employed by or associated with an investment adviser that is exempt from licensing under section 16403, subsection 2 or a federal covered investment adviser that is excluded from the notice filing requirements of section 16405 ; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Any other individual exempted by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. License effective only while employed or associated. The license of an investment adviser representative is effective only while the investment adviser representative is employed by or associated with an investment adviser licensed under this chapter or a federal covered investment adviser that has made or is required to make a notice filing under section 16405 and is effective only with respect to conduct engaged in as an employee or otherwise on behalf of said investment adviser. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Limit on affiliations. An individual may transact business as an investment adviser representative for more than one investment adviser or federal covered investment adviser unless a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter prohibits or limits an individual from acting as an investment adviser representative for more than one investment adviser or federal covered investment adviser. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Limits on employment or association. It is unlawful for an individual acting as an investment adviser representative, directly or indirectly, to conduct business in this State on behalf of an investment adviser or a federal covered investment adviser if the license of the individual as an investment adviser representative is suspended or revoked or the individual is barred from employment or association with an investment adviser or a federal covered investment adviser by an order under this chapter, the Securities and Exchange Commission or a self-regulatory organization. Upon request from a federal covered investment adviser and for good cause, the administrator, by order issued, may waive, in whole or in part, the application of the requirements of this subsection to the federal covered investment adviser. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Referral fees. An investment adviser licensed under this chapter, a federal covered investment adviser that has filed a notice under section 16405 or a broker-dealer licensed under this chapter is not required to employ or associate with an individual as an investment adviser representative if the only compensation paid to the individual for a referral of investment advisory clients is paid to an investment adviser licensed under this chapter, a federal covered investment adviser who has filed a notice under section 16405 or a broker-dealer licensed under this chapter with which the individual is employed or associated as an investment adviser representative. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

7. Rulemaking. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 96 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 96
32 §96. Monitoring and improving the provision of emergency medical services and health outcomes
Status: in_force

For the purpose of monitoring and improving the provision of emergency medical services and health outcomes within the State, the board may request and collect health care information or records, including information or records that identify or permit identification of any patient, concerning individuals who have received emergency medical treatment within the State, except for any information or records identifying a patient, in any format, that include HIV or AIDS status or test results, that relate to abortion, miscarriage, domestic violence or sexual assault or that relate to referral, treatment or services for a behavioral or mental health disorder or substance use disorder. [PL 2021, c. 15, §4 (NEW).]

1. Reporting by hospitals and physicians. Hospitals and physicians shall report health care information or records concerning individuals who have received emergency medical treatment as follows and in accordance with this section and rules adopted by the board. A. A hospital shall report to the board health care information or records requested by the board, including information or records that identify or permit identification of any patient, concerning an individual under or formerly under that hospital's care who received emergency medical treatment. [PL 2021, c. 15, §4 (NEW).] B. A physician shall report to the board health care information or records requested by the board, including information or records that identify or permit identification of any patient, concerning an individual under or formerly under that physician's care who received emergency medical treatment. [PL 2021, c. 15, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 15, §4 (NEW).]

2. Access to health care information or records through a state-designated statewide health information exchange or direct reporting. A hospital or physician may satisfy the board's request for health care information or records under subsection 1 as follows. A. A hospital or physician that participates in a state-designated statewide health information exchange as described in Title 22, section 1711‑C may satisfy the board's request for health care information or records by authorizing the board to retrieve that hospital's or physician's data from the health information exchange. [PL 2021, c. 15, §4 (NEW).] B. A hospital or physician that participates in a state-designated statewide health information exchange as described in Title 22, section 1711‑C that does not authorize the board to retrieve that hospital's or physician's data from the health information exchange shall provide the health care information or records to the board directly in the manner specified by rule. [PL 2021, c. 15, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 15, §4 (NEW).]

3. Health care information and records requested. When requesting health care information or records pursuant to this section and any rules adopted by the board, the board shall request only the minimum amount of information or number of records necessary to fulfill the purposes of this section. [PL 2021, c. 15, §4 (NEW).]

4. No liability for hospital or physician reporting in good faith. A hospital or physician that reports in good faith in accordance with this section is not liable for any civil damages for making the report. [PL 2021, c. 15, §4 (NEW).]

5. Rulemaking. The board shall adopt rules regarding the collection and reporting of health care information and records pursuant to this section, including, but not limited to, the frequency of reporting by hospitals and physicians. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 15, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1733 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26-A / Section 1733
32 §1733. Prohibitions; substitute materials
Status: in_force

1. Prohibition of sale of packaging containing certain heavy metals. A manufacturer, supplier or distributor may not offer for sale or for promotional purposes in the State a package or packaging component that includes inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, coatings or any other additives to which any lead, cadmium, mercury or hexavalent chromium has been intentionally introduced during manufacturing or distribution. This prohibition does not apply to the incidental presence of any of these elements. [PL 2019, c. 277, §3 (AMD).]

2. Prohibition of sale of product in packaging containing certain heavy metals. A manufacturer or distributor may not offer for sale or for promotional purposes in the State any product in a package that includes, in the package itself or any packaging components, inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, coatings or any other additives to which any lead, cadmium, mercury or hexavalent chromium has been intentionally introduced during manufacturing or distribution. This prohibition does not apply to the incidental presence of any of these elements. [PL 2019, c. 277, §3 (AMD).]

3. Concentration levels of certain heavy metals. For the purposes of subsections 1 and 2 , the sum of the concentration levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium present in any package or packaging component may not exceed: A. Effective April 1, 1992, 600 parts per million by weight, or 0.06%; [PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW).] B. Effective April 1, 1993, 250 parts per million by weight, or 0.025%; and [PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW).] C. Effective April 1, 1994, 100 parts per million by weight, or 0.01%. [PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 277, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 277, §3 (AMD).]

3-A. Prohibition of sale of food package containing phthalates. Beginning January 1, 2022, a manufacturer, supplier or distributor may not offer for sale or for promotional purposes in the State a food package that includes inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, coatings, plasticizers or any other additives to which phthalates have been intentionally introduced in any amount greater than an incidental presence. The prohibition in this subsection does not prevent a manufacturer that is located in the State from offering for sale or for promotional purposes outside the State a food package to which phthalates have been intentionally introduced in any amount greater than an incidental presence. [PL 2019, c. 277, §3 (NEW).]

3-B. Prohibition of sale of food package containing PFAS. In accordance with the requirements of this subsection, the department may by rule prohibit a manufacturer, supplier or distributor from offering for sale or for promotional purposes in the State a food package to which PFAS have been intentionally introduced in any amount greater than an incidental presence. A. The department may not by rule prohibit the sale of a food package to which PFAS have been intentionally introduced in any amount greater than an incidental presence under this subsection unless the department has determined that a safer alternative to the use of PFAS in a specific application of PFAS to a food package is available. To determine that a safer alternative is available, the department must find that a safer alternative is readily available in sufficient quantity and at a comparable cost and that the safer alternative performs as well as or better than PFAS in a specific application of PFAS to a food package. [PL 2019, c. 277, §3 (NEW).] B. If the department determines pursuant to paragraph A that a safer alternative to the use of PFAS in a specific application of PFAS to a food package is available, the department shall by rule prohibit the sale of a food package to which PFAS have been intentionally introduced in any amount greater than an incidental presence under this subsection, except that such a prohibition may not take effect until January 1, 2022 or 2 years following the date on which the department determines that a safer alternative is available, whichever is later. [PL 2019, c. 277, §3 (NEW).] The prohibition in this subsection does not prevent a manufacturer that is located in the State from offering for sale or for promotional purposes outside the State a food package to which PFAS have been intentionally introduced in any amount greater than an incidental presence. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2019, c. 277, §3 (NEW).]

3-C. Exemption to prohibition of sale of food package. The prohibitions in subsections 3‑A and 3‑B do not apply to a manufacturer of a food or beverage product that is contained in a food package or to which a food package is applied as long as that manufacturer has less than $1,000,000,000 of total annual national sales of food and beverage products. [PL 2019, c. 277, §3 (NEW).]

4. Substitute materials. No material used to replace lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, phthalates or PFAS in a package or packaging component may be used in a quantity or manner that creates a hazard as great as or greater than the hazard created by the prohibited heavy metal or chemical. [PL 2019, c. 277, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 15214 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15214
32 §15214. Issuance; qualifications
Status: in_force

The director shall issue an elevator or lift mechanic's license to any applicant who has at least 2 years' experience in the service, repair, alteration or installation of elevators and lifts while employed by an elevator company, or has equivalent experience as defined by rules of the director, and meets the requirements established pursuant to section 15216 . [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §21 (AMD).]

A licensed elevator or lift mechanic may not have more than 2 helpers under direct supervision. These helpers need not be licensed. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. X, §14 (AMD).]

A licensed elevator or lift mechanic shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted by the director. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §21 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1255 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1255
32 §1255. Exemptions
Status: in_force

The following persons are exempt from this chapter: [PL 1991, c. 442, §1 (AMD).]

1. Limited practice by nonresident. [PL 2019, c. 375, §4 (RP).]

2. Nonresident becoming resident. [PL 2019, c. 375, §5 (RP).]

3. Certain employees. An employee or a subordinate of a person holding a license under this chapter as long as the practice does not include responsible charge or design or supervision by the employee or subordinate; [PL 2019, c. 375, §6 (AMD).]

4. United States Government employees. Officers and employees of the Government of the United States while engaged within this State in the practice of the profession of engineering for said government.

5. Interstate commerce corporation employees. An officer or employee of a corporation engaged in interstate commerce as defined in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to Regulate Commerce" approved February 4, 1887, as amended, or in interstate communication as defined in the Act of Congress entitled "Communications Act of 1934" approved June 9, 1934, while working solely as an employee of such corporation. An officer or employee of such corporation customarily in responsible charge of the engineering work of such corporation within this State must be a licensee under this chapter; [PL 2005, c. 315, §8 (AMD).]

6. Subsurface sewage disposal. Persons who have been licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 22, section 42, subsection 3‑A , solely for the purpose of work relating to subsurface sewage disposal systems. This exemption does not apply to the board's power to license or to revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the license of any licensee; [PL 2007, c. 379, §1 (AMD).]

7. Person who performs work on certain vessels. A person who performs work only on vessels under 200 feet long; and [PL 2007, c. 379, §2 (AMD).]

8. Persons engaged in design of minor construction. Persons engaged in the design of the following minor construction do not need to provide stamped and sealed plans and specifications unless specifically required by the code enforcement officer. A. Detached one-family or 2-family residences; [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] B. Farm buildings with an overall floor plan not exceeding 3,000 square feet; [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] C. Single bathroom additions or renovations in an existing building if there is no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal; [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] D. Revisions or additions to plumbing systems costing up to $10,000 if the work has no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal and does not involve roof drains; [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] E. Revisions to existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and design of new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems if the work has no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal requirements and the project does not include more than one heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit with a maximum cooling capacity of 5 tons or heating capacity of 200,000 BTUs; [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] F. Revisions or additions to structural systems costing up to $10,000 if the design is in accordance with the tables provided in the International Building Code; and [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] G. Revisions or additions to electrical systems costing up to $10,000 if the work has no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal. [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] All work done under these exemptions must be in accordance with the licensing requirements of the trade involved, including, but not limited to, all applicable construction industry design standards such as the National Fire Protection Association codes, the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code adopted pursuant to Title 10, chapter 1103 and any other state and municipal building and energy codes then in effect. [PL 2019, c. 375, §7 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13834 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13834
32 §13834. Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

1. Delegate authority. A pharmacist may not delegate the pharmacist's authority to administer drugs or vaccines; except that a pharmacist licensed under this chapter who has obtained a certificate of administration pursuant to section 13832 may delegate the authority to administer vaccines to a pharmacy technician who is under that pharmacist's direct supervision and has met the requirements of section 13831, subsection 6 or may delegate the authority to administer drugs and vaccines to a pharmacy intern who is under that pharmacist's direct supervision and who has obtained drug administration training pursuant to section 13832, subsection 3 . A pharmacy intern may administer drugs and vaccines only to a person 18 years of age or older. [PL 2023, c. 245, §3 (AMD).]

2. Administer drugs or vaccines. A pharmacist may not engage in the administration of drugs or vaccines unless the pharmacist meets the qualifications and requirements of section 13832 and the pharmacist has obtained a board-issued certificate of administration. A pharmacy technician may not engage in the administration of vaccines unless the pharmacy technician meets the qualifications and requirements of section 13831, subsection 6 and the pharmacy technician has obtained a board-issued certificate of administration. [PL 2023, c. 245, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 16504 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16504
32 §16504. Filing of sales and advertising literature
Status: in_force

1. Filing requirement. A rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may require the filing of a prospectus, a pamphlet, a circular, a form letter, an advertisement, sales literature, some other advertising record relating to a security or investment advice or a business plan addressed or intended for distribution to prospective investors, including clients or prospective clients of a person licensed or required to be licensed as an investment adviser under this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Excluded communications. This section does not apply to sales and advertising literature specified in subsection 1 that relates to a federal covered security, a federal covered investment adviser or a security or transaction exempted by section 16201 , 16202 or 16203 except as required pursuant to section 16201, subsection 7 and section 16202, subsections 15 and 24 . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3275 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3275
32 §3275. Licensure by reciprocity
Status: in_force

1. Licensure without examination. The board may, at its discretion, grant licensure without written examination to a physician in good standing who otherwise meets the requirements of section 3271 and who has been: A. Examined and certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners; [PL 1977, c. 388, §4 (RPR).] B. Examined and licensed by a board of another state, if the examination passed by the applicant is determined by the board to be equivalent to its own examination; or [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §211 (AMD).] C. Graduated from a nationally accredited medical school located in the United States, Canada or the British Isles and: (1) Has been examined and certified by the Medical Council of Canada; or (2) Has been examined and certified by the board of a Canadian province or a country in the British Isles, if the examination passed by the applicant is determined by the board to be equivalent in all essentials to its own examination. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §211 (AMD).] An applicant may not be licensed pursuant to this section, unless the board finds that no cause exists, as set forth in section 3282‑A , that would be considered grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed physician or surgeon. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §211 (AMD).]

2. Fees. A physician who applies for a license pursuant to subsection 1 shall pay a fee of not more than $600. [PL 1999, c. 685, §8 (AMD).]

3. Rules. The board may make rules as may be necessary in connection with this section. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §211 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18703 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 149 / Section 18703
32 §18703. Definitions (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)
Status: in_force

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

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 Reserves of the United States Armed Forces on active duty orders pursuant to 10 United States Code, Chapters 1209 and 1211. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

2. Adverse action. "Adverse action" means disciplinary action taken by a physical therapy licensing board based upon misconduct, unacceptable performance or a combination of both. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

3. Alternative program. "Alternative program" means a nondisciplinary monitoring or practice remediation process approved by a physical therapy licensing board, including, but not limited to, addressing substance use disorder issues. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

4. Compact privilege. "Compact privilege" means the authorization granted by a remote state to allow a licensee from another member state to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in the remote state under its laws and rules. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the member state where the patient is located at the time of the physical therapy services. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

5. Continuing competence. "Continuing competence" 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 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

6. Data system. "Data system" means a repository of information about licensees, including examination, licensure, investigative, compact privilege and adverse action information. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

7. Encumbered license. "Encumbered license" means a license that a physical therapy licensing board has limited in any way. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

8. Executive board. "Executive board" means a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the commission. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

9. Home state. "Home state" means the member state that is the licensee's primary state of residence. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

10. Investigative information. "Investigative information" means information, records and documents received or generated by a physical therapy licensing board pursuant to an investigation. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

11. Jurisprudence requirement. "Jurisprudence requirement" means the assessment of an individual's knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of physical therapy in a state. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

12. Licensee. "Licensee" means an individual who currently holds an authorization from a state to practice as a physical therapist or to work as a physical therapist assistant. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

13. Member state. "Member state" means a state that has enacted the compact. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

14. Party state. "Party state" means any member state in which a licensee holds a current license or compact privilege or is applying for a license or compact privilege. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

15. Physical therapist. "Physical therapist" means an individual who is licensed by a state to practice physical therapy. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

16. Physical therapist assistant. "Physical therapist assistant" means an individual who is licensed or certified by a state and who assists a physical therapist in selected components of physical therapy. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

17. Physical therapy, physical therapy practice or the practice of physical therapy. "Physical therapy," "physical therapy practice" or "the practice of physical therapy" means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

18. Physical therapy compact commission or commission. "Physical therapy compact commission" or "commission" means the national administrative body whose membership consists of all states that have enacted the compact pursuant to section 18708 . [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

19. Physical therapy licensing board or licensing board. "Physical therapy licensing board" or "licensing board" means the agency of a state that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

20. 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 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

21. Rule. "Rule" means a regulation, principle or directive promulgated by the commission that has the force of law. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

22. State. "State" means any state, commonwealth, district or territory of the United States that regulates the practice of physical therapy. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 1529 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 1529
32 §1529. Violations
Status: in_force

A person who violates section 1525 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §8 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 9713 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 97 / Section 9713
32 §9713. Deny or refuse 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. W, §12 (NEW).]

1. Complaints. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §12 (RP).]

2. Disciplinary actions; grounds. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §12 (RP).]