32 M.R.S. § 18437 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18437
32 §18437. Adverse actions
Status: in_force

1. Participating state authority. A participating state in which a licensee is licensed shall have exclusive power to impose adverse action against the qualifying license issued by that participating state. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

2. Adverse action based on remote state findings. A participating state may take adverse action based on the significant investigative information of a remote state as long as the participating state follows its own procedures for taking the adverse action. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

3. Alternative program in lieu of adverse action. Nothing in this compact overrides a participating state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such participation shall remain nonpublic if required by the participating state's laws. Participating states must require licensees who enter any alternative program in lieu of discipline to agree not to practice pursuant to a compact privilege in any other participating state during the term of the alternative program without prior authorization from such other participating state. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

4. Investigation by participating state. Any participating state in which a licensee is applying to practice or is practicing pursuant to a compact privilege may investigate actual or alleged violations of the statutes and regulations authorizing the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in any other participating state in which the dentist or dental hygienist holds a license or compact privilege. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

5. Remote state authority. A remote state has the authority, in accordance with existing state due process law, to: A. Take adverse action against a licensee's compact privilege within that state; [PL 2023, c. 664, §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. Subpoenas issued by a licensing board in a participating state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another participating state must 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; and [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. Recover from the licensee the costs of investigations and dispositions of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that licensee. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

6. Joint investigations. In addition to the authority granted to a participating state by its respective state dentist or dental hygienist licensure act or other applicable state law, any participating state may jointly investigate with other participating states. Participating states shall share any significant investigative information or litigation or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the compact. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

7. Continuation of investigation. After a licensee's compact privilege in a remote state is terminated, the remote state may continue an investigation of the licensee that began when the licensee had a compact privilege in that remote state. If the investigation yields what would be significant investigative information had the licensee continued to have a compact privilege in that remote state, the remote state shall report the presence of such information to the data system as if it was significant investigative information. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17511 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17511
32 §17511. Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement
Status: in_force

1. Dispute resolution. This subsection governs dispute resolution under the compact. A. Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

2. Enforcement. This subsection governs enforcement under the compact. A. The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the compact. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. If judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] C. The remedies in this chapter are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 69 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 69
32 §69. Telehealth services
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between an individual and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, still images, video files, audio files, text files and other relevant data, and to transmit such information without requiring the simultaneous presence of the individual and the person licensed under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] B. "Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of an individual's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] C. "Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between an individual and a person licensed under this chapter or between a person licensed under this chapter and another health care provider. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] D. "Telehealth services" means health care services delivered through the use of information technology and includes synchronous encounters, asynchronous encounters, store and forward transfers and telemonitoring. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] E. "Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor an individual's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the individual's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

2. Telehealth services permitted. A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this section and in accordance with standards of practice. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

3. Confidentiality. When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

4. Professional responsibility. All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

5. Rulemaking. The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13184 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13184
32 §13184. Real estate brokerage records; retention
Status: in_force

A designated broker shall maintain complete and adequate records of all real estate brokerage activity conducted on behalf of the broker's agency. The commission shall specify by rule the records required to establish complete and adequate records, including retention schedules. The records must be open for inspection by the director or the director's authorized representative at the agency's place of business during generally recognized business hours. [PL 2005, c. 378, §6 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 2276 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2276
32 §2276. License required
Status: in_force

1. License required. [PL 1997, c. 294, §3 (RP).]

1-A. License required. A person may not practice, or profess to be authorized to practice occupational therapy, as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in this State or use the words "occupational therapist," "licensed occupational therapist," "occupational therapy assistant" or "licensed occupational therapy assistant" or the letters "O.T.," "O.T.A.," or other words or letters to indicate that the person using the words or letters is a licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant, or that may misrepresent to the public that the person has received formalized training in the field of occupational therapy, unless that person is licensed in accordance with this chapter. This subsection is not intended to prohibit occupational therapy students and occupational therapy assistant students completing fieldwork from using the letters "O.T.S." and "O.T.A.S." respectively. [PL 2019, c. 287, §10 (AMD).]

2. Individual license. Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter. [PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW).]

3. Unlicensed practice. A person who violates this section is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 92-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 92-A
32 §92-A. Records of quality assurance activities
Status: in_force

1. Immunity from suit. Any person who participates in the activities of any emergency medical services quality assurance committee approved by the board is immune from civil liability for undertaking or failing to undertake any act within the scope of the committee. [PL 1991, c. 588, §23 (AMD).]

2. Confidentiality. [PL 2011, c. 271, §21 (RP).]

3. Assistance of information; immunity. Any person, health care facility or other emergency services organization which assists in the activities of an emergency medical services quality assurance committee approved by the board which provides information to an emergency medical services quality assurance committee approved by the board shall be protected by the provisions of section 93 as though that assistance of information were provided to the board itself. [PL 1989, c. 288 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14049-I — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124-A / Section 14049-I
32 §14049-I. Appraiser panel management
Status: in_force

An appraisal management company may not remove an appraiser from its appraiser panel or otherwise refuse to assign requests for real estate appraisal services to an appraiser without notifying the appraiser in writing and identifying the reasons why the appraiser is being removed from the appraiser panel and providing an opportunity for the appraiser to respond to the notification. [PL 2019, c. 641, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 15224 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15224
32 §15224. Installation of new elevators and tramways; fees
Status: in_force

Detailed plans or specifications of each new or altered elevator or tramway must be submitted to and approved by the chief inspector before the construction may be started. Fees for examination of the plans or specifications must be set by the director under section 15225‑A . For the purposes of this section, fees may not exceed 1.5% of the cost of the new or altered elevator or tramway. [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 17504 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17504
32 §17504. Compact privilege
Status: in_force

1. Exercise of compact privilege. To exercise the compact privilege under the terms and provisions of the compact, an audiologist or speech-language pathologist must: A. Hold an active license in the home state; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. Have no encumbrance on any state license; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] C. Be eligible for a compact privilege in any member state in accordance with section 17503 ; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] D. Have not had any adverse action against any license or compact privilege within the previous 2 years from date of application; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] E. Notify the commission that the licensee is seeking the compact privilege within a remote state; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] F. Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the compact privilege; and [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] G. Report to the commission adverse action taken by any nonmember state within 30 days from the date the adverse action is taken. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

2. Validity of compact privilege. The compact privilege is valid until the expiration date of the home state license. The licensee must comply with the requirements of subsection 1 to maintain the compact privilege in the remote state. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

3. Exercising compact privilege in remote state. A licensee providing audiology or speech-language pathology services in a remote state under the compact privilege shall function within the laws and regulations of the remote state. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

4. Regulatory authority of remote state. A licensee providing audiology or speech-language pathology services in a remote state is subject to that state's regulatory authority. A remote state may, in accordance with due process and that state's laws, remove a licensee's compact privilege in the remote state for a specific period of time, impose fines or take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The licensee may be ineligible for a compact privilege in any state until the specific time for removal has passed and all fines are paid. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

5. Loss of compact privilege. If a home state license is encumbered, the licensee loses the compact privilege in any remote state until the following occur: A. The home state license is no longer encumbered; and [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. Two years have elapsed from the date on which the home state license is no longer encumbered in accordance with paragraph A . [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

6. Restoration of compact privilege. Once an encumbered license in the home state is restored to good standing, the licensee must meet the requirements of subsection 1 to obtain a compact privilege in any remote state. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18524 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18524
32 §18524. Construction
Status: in_force

1. Liberal construction. The provisions of the compact must be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. Applicability of other compacts. Nothing in the compact may be construed to prohibit the applicability of other interstate compacts of which the states are members. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4700-M — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-C / Section 4700-M
32 §4700-M. Reciprocity
Status: in_force

The commission may issue a license without examination, in a comparable classification, to any person who holds a registration or license in any state, territory or possession of the United States or any country, if the commission determines that the requirements for registration or licensure of well drillers, geothermal heat exchange well drillers, geothermal heat exchange well pump installers or pump installers under which the person's registration or license was issued do not conflict with this chapter or the code of performance adopted by the commission under this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 153, §25 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13755 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13755
32 §13755. Vaccine clinics
Status: in_force

A pharmacy may operate a vaccine administration clinic inside, outside or off the pharmacy's premises. [PL 2011, c. 577, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14358 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 127-A / Section 14358
32 §14358. Fees
Status: in_force

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department 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 $300 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. JJ, §6 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 12552 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12552
32 §12552. Qualifications for licensure as an acupuncture detoxification specialist
Status: in_force

1. Qualifications. To be eligible for licensure as an acupuncture detoxification specialist under this subchapter, the applicant must hold a valid unrestricted Maine license as a: A. Certified alcohol and drug counselor or licensed alcohol and drug counselor; [PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).] B. Physician or physician associate; [PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).] C. Nurse or nurse practitioner; [PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).] D. Professional counselor or clinical professional counselor; [PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).] E. Psychologist; or [PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).] F. Licensed social worker, conditional licensed social worker, licensed clinical social worker or licensed master social worker, conditional. [PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

2. Requirements for license. To apply for licensure under this subchapter, the applicant shall submit to the board the following: A. Evidence of having completed training in auricular acupuncture detoxification from the national acupuncture detoxification association or other board-approved auricular acupuncture detoxification training; [PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).] B. The identity of the licensed acupuncturist who will be supervising the applicant in accordance with section 12551, subsection 4, paragraph B ; and [PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).] C. A fee as set under section 12554 . [PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3651-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3651-A
32 §3651-A. Requirements and licensure
Status: in_force

1. Residency requirement. An applicant who has graduated after January 1, 1991 from podiatric medical school as set forth in section 3651‑C seeking licensure to practice podiatry shall provide the board with evidence of satisfactory completion of at least one year of postgraduate clinical training in a podiatric residency training program approved by the accrediting body of the American Podiatric Medical Association, or its successor or other organization approved by the board. [PL 2007, c. 621, §8 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (AMD).]

2. Residency licensure. A doctor of podiatric medicine who has graduated after January 1, 1991 from podiatric medical school as set forth in section 3651‑C may not practice podiatric medicine in a podiatric residency program without first having applied for and obtained a residency license from the board. A. An applicant for a residency license must be a doctor of podiatric medicine who is a graduate of a school of podiatry, as set forth in this chapter. An examination is not required for applicants for residency licensure. The fee for residency licensure is the same as the fee for licensure for that year. A residency license may be denied for a reason for which a podiatric medical license may be disciplined under section 3656 or Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A . [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).] B. A residency license is valid only for the practice of podiatric medicine as part of the postgraduate residency program. A residency license is subject to discipline for a reason for which a podiatric medical license may be disciplined under section 3656 or Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A . If the holder of a residency license is terminated from or otherwise ceases to be a resident in the postgraduate residency program, the residency license becomes void as of the date the resident is terminated or ceases to be a resident. [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).] C. A residency license is valid for up to one year, and may be renewed annually before the first day of July of every year, not to exceed an aggregate of 4 years. Renewal of a residency license is subject to the same requirements and conditions as the initial residency license. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §242 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §243 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 621, §8 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2563-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2563-A
32 §2563-A. Budget
Status: in_force

The board 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 and the board or the board's designee. [PL 1993, c. 659, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14041 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124-A / Section 14041
32 §14041. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Appraisal Management Company Licensing Act." [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]
32 M.R.S. § 2571 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2571
32 §2571. Licensure; qualifications; fees
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specified by this chapter, an applicant for licensure as an osteopathic physician in this State must satisfy the following requirements. [PL 2025, c. 220, §2 (NEW).]

1. Osteopathic education. An applicant must graduate from an osteopathic medical school designated as accredited by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. [PL 2025, c. 220, §2 (NEW).]

2. Postgraduate training. An applicant who has graduated from an accredited osteopathic medical school prior to January 1, 2026 must have satisfactorily completed at least 12 months in a medical graduate educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association. An applicant who has graduated from an accredited osteopathic medical school on or after January 1, 2026 must have satisfactorily completed at least 36 months in a graduate educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association. The board may not require an applicant for initial licensure or license renewal as an osteopathic physician under this chapter to obtain certification from a specialty medical board or to complete maintenance of certification as a condition of licensure. For the purposes of this subsection, "maintenance of certification" means a program that requires a physician to engage in periodic examination, self-assessment, peer evaluation or other activities to maintain certification from a specialty medical board. [PL 2025, c. 220, §2 (NEW).]

3. Examination. An applicant must achieve a passing score on each component of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners' Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States, known as the COMLEX-USA examination, or other examinations designated by the board as the qualifying examination or examinations for licensure. [PL 2025, c. 220, §2 (NEW).]

4. Fees. An applicant must pay a fee up to $600 plus the cost of the qualifying examination or examinations. Fees set in this chapter are nonrefundable application fees or administrative processing fees payable to the board at the time of application or at the time board action is requested. [PL 2025, c. 220, §2 (NEW).]

5. No cause for disciplinary action. An applicant may not be licensed unless the board finds that the applicant is qualified and no cause exists, as set forth in section 2591‑A , that may be considered grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed physician. [PL 2025, c. 220, §2 (NEW).]

6. Special license categories. The board may issue a license limited to the practice of administrative medicine, or any other special license, as set forth by routine technical rule of the board adopted pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 220, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 10012 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104-A / Section 10012
32 §10012. Fees
Status: in_force

1. Amount. Fees may be established by the board in amounts which are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Disposal of fees and civil penalties. All fees received by the board under subsection 1 and civil penalties imposed under sections 10015 or 10016 must be paid to the Treasurer of State to be deposited into the Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund and used for the purpose of carrying out all applicable provisions of this chapter. Any balance of fees and civil penalties does not lapse but must be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal years. [PL 2015, c. 319, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11011 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11011
32 §11011. Acquisition of location information
Status: in_force

1. Communication with person other than consumer. Any debt collector communicating with any person other than the consumer for the purpose of acquiring location information about the consumer shall: A. Identify himself; state that he is confirming or correcting location information concerning the consumer; and, only if expressly requested, identify his employer; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] B. Not state that the consumer owes any debt; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] C. Not communicate with any such person more than once, unless requested to do so by that person or unless the debt collector reasonably believes that the earlier response of that person is erroneous or incomplete and that the person now has correct or complete location information; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] D. Not communicate by postcard; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] E. Not use any language or symbol on any envelope or in the contents of any communication effected by the mails or telegram that indicates that the debt collector is in the debt collection business or that the communication relates to the collection of a debt; and [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] F. After the debt collector knows the consumer is represented by an attorney with regard to the subject debt and has knowledge of, or can readily ascertain, that attorney's name and address, not communicate with any person other than that attorney, unless the attorney fails to respond within a reasonable period of time to communication from the debt collector. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 294 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 294
32 §294. Nonresident licensure
Status: in_force

1. Nonresident license. Every nonresident person desiring to do business as an auctioneer in this State shall obtain a license. The board may issue a license to any nonresident upon fulfillment of the same application requirements as those set forth for resident auctioneers. In addition, a nonresident applicant shall furnish the following: A. A certificate of good standing from each jurisdiction where the applicant is licensed. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §114 (COR).] B. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §1 (RP).] [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §114 (COR).]
32 M.R.S. § 4909-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 73 / Section 4909-A
32 §4909-A. 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, §25 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16808 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16808
32 §16808. Records
Status: in_force

A broker-dealer or investment adviser shall provide access to or copies of records that are relevant to the suspected or attempted financial exploitation of an eligible adult to the Department of Health and Human Services and to a law enforcement agency as part of a referral to the department or to a law enforcement agency or upon request of the department or a law enforcement agency pursuant to an investigation. The records may include historical records and records relating to recent transactions that may constitute financial exploitation of an eligible adult. All records made available to agencies under this section are not public records for purposes of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1 . Nothing in this section limits or otherwise impedes the authority of the administrator to access or examine the books and records of broker-dealers and investment advisers as otherwise provided by law. [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12611 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12611
32 §12611. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).]

1. Asynchronous encounter. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, still images, video files, audio files, text files and other relevant data, and to transmit such information without requiring the simultaneous presence of the patient and the person licensed under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).]

2. Store and forward transfer. "Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of a patient's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).]

3. Synchronous encounter. "Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter or between a person licensed under this chapter and another health care provider. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).]

4. Telehealth services. "Telehealth services" means health care services delivered through the use of information technology and includes synchronous encounters, asynchronous encounters, store and forward transfers and telemonitoring. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).]

5. Telemonitoring. "Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor a patient's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the patient's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 63-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 63-A
32 §63-A. Board established; membership and organization
Status: in_force

1. Membership. The Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 23 , consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. The members must be residents of this State. One member must be a registered nurse with not less than 5 years of active practice in nursing homes in the State. Two members must be public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . Three members must be administrators of nursing homes with not less than 5 years of active experience in the State. One member must be an administrator of an intermediate care facility for persons with intellectual disabilities with not less than 5 years of active practice in that capacity. [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §56 (AMD).]

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

3. Meetings; chair. The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]

4. Compensation. [PL 1995, c. 397, §17 (RP).]

5. Employees. [PL 1995, c. 397, §17 (RP).]

6. Fees. [PL 1995, c. 397, §18 (RP).]

7. Reports; budget. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. E, §1 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 18348 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18348
32 §18348. Registration requirements
Status: in_force

1. Dentist externship registration. [PL 2017, c. 388, §10 (RP).]

2. Sedation and general anesthesia registration. A dentist who holds a permit to administer sedation pursuant to section 18379 may register another dentist under that dentist’s license for the purpose of providing clinical supervision in administering sedation or general anesthesia under direct supervision. A registration under this subsection expires one year from the date the registration is granted. Applicants must comply with section 18341 and must submit a letter from the supervising dentist describing the practice settings in which supervision will occur as well as attesting that these arrangements are commensurate with the registrant’s education, training and competency. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

3. Local anesthesia/nitrous oxide analgesia registration. A dentist may register a dentist or dental hygienist under that dentist’s license for the purpose of providing clinical supervision in administering local anesthesia or nitrous oxide analgesia under direct supervision. A registration under this section expires one year from the date the registration is granted. Applicants must comply with section 18341 and must submit a letter from the supervising dentist describing the practice settings in which supervision will occur as well as attesting that these arrangements are commensurate with the registrant’s education, training and competency. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

4. Denturist trainee registration. A denturist or dentist may register under that dentist's or denturist's license an individual who has completed a board-approved denturism postsecondary program for the purpose of providing additional clinical supervision outside of the academic setting. A registration under this section expires one year from the date the registration is granted, but may be renewed for an additional year. An applicant must comply with section 18341 and must provide: A. Verification that the trainee has successfully completed a denturism program approved by the board; and [PL 2017, c. 388, §11 (AMD).] B. [PL 2017, c. 388, §11 (RP).] C. A letter from the supervising denturist or dentist that describes the level of supervision that the denturist or dentist will provide and that attests that the performance of these services by the trainee will add to the trainee's knowledge and skill in denturism. [PL 2017, c. 388, §11 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 388, §11 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12279 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12279
32 §12279. Confidential communications
Status: in_force

Except by permission of the client engaging a licensee under this chapter, or the heirs, successors or personal representatives of that client, a licensee or any partner, officer, shareholder or employee of a licensee may not voluntarily disclose information communicated to the licensee, or any partner, officer, shareholder or employee of the licensee, by the client relating to, and in connection with, services rendered to the client by the licensee in the practice of public accountancy. That information must be considered confidential as long as nothing may be construed as prohibiting the disclosure of information required to be disclosed by the standards of the public accounting profession in reporting on the examination of financial statements or as prohibiting disclosures in court proceedings, investigations or proceedings under section 12273‑A or Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A , in ethical investigations conducted by private professional organizations or in the course of quality reviews. [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §17 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11303 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11303
32 §11303. Power of court to grant relief
Status: in_force

1. Violation of chapter. Upon showing of violation of this chapter or a rule or order of the administrator, the court, in addition to traditional legal and equitable remedies, including temporary restraining orders and permanent or temporary prohibitory or mandatory injunctions, may grant one or more of the following special remedies: A. Imposition of a civil penalty in an amount which may not exceed $10,000 for any single violation; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. Disgorgement; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] C. Declaratory judgment; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] D. Restitution to investors wishing restitution; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] E. Appointment of a receiver or conservator for the defendant or the defendant's assets. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 542, §77 (AMD).]

2. Violation about to occur. Upon a showing by the administrator that a person is about to violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or order of the administrator, the court may grant one or more of the following remedies: A. A temporary restraining order; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. A temporary or permanent injunction; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] C. An order appointing a receiver or conservator for the defendant or the defendant's assets. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 542, §77 (AMD).]

3. No bond required. The court shall not require the administrator to post a bond in any official action under this chapter. [PL 1989, c. 542, §77 (AMD).]

4. Violation of foreign state law. Upon showing by the administrator of securities or commodity agency of another state that a person has violated the securities or commodity act of the foreign state or a rule or order of the administrator or securities or commodity agency of the foreign state, the court, in addition to traditional legal or equitable remedies including temporary restraining orders, and permanent or temporary prohibitory or mandatory injunctions, may grant the following special remedies: A. Disgorgement; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. Appointment of a receiver, conservator or ancillary receiver or conservator for the defendant or the defendant's assets located in this State. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

5. Violation of foreign law about to occur. Upon showing by the administrator or securities or commodity agency of another state that a person is about to violate the securities or commodity act of the foreign state or a rule or order of the administrator or securities or commodity agency of the foreign state, the court may only grant: A. A temporary restraining order; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. A temporary or permanent injunction; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] C. An order appointing a receiver, conservator or ancillary receiver or conservator for the defendant or the defendant's assets located in this State. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16409 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16409
32 §16409. Withdrawal or nonrenewal of licensing of broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser and investment adviser representative
Status: in_force

Withdrawal of licensing by a broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser or investment adviser representative becomes effective 60 days after the filing of the application to withdraw or within any shorter period authorized by the administrator, unless a revocation or suspension proceeding is pending when the application is filed. If a proceeding is pending, the administrator shall make a determination with respect to the withdrawal application as part of the proceeding. The administrator may institute a revocation or suspension proceeding under section 16412 within one year after the withdrawal became effective automatically or within one year of a license's becoming ineffective due to nonrenewal under section 16406 and issue a revocation or suspension order as of the last date on which licensing was effective. [PL 2013, c. 39, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4861 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4861
32 §4861. Application for license; qualifications and examination; endorsement
Status: in_force

A person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this State must make written application and pay the license fee as set under section 4863‑A . The application must show that the applicant holds a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from an approved veterinary medicine program that is recognized by the United States Department of Education and by the board, and is trustworthy and competent and provide such other information and proof as the board may establish by rule. The board may adopt rules applicable to graduates of approved veterinary medicine programs by the Commissioner of Education and rules applicable to foreign educated graduates who can demonstrate equivalent education and training. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §5 (AMD).]

1. Examinations. [PL 2003, c. 251, §2 (RP).]

1-A. Examinations. The board may test an applicant's knowledge of the laws and rules relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The board may require successful completion of an equivalency examination or assessment mechanism for foreign educated and trained applicants that is designed to evaluate educational equivalence, including clinical competencies and a command of the English language. The board may employ and cooperate and contract with an organization or consultant in the preparation, administration and grading of an examination, but retains sole discretion and responsibility for determining which applicants have successfully passed the examination. The applicant shall pay the examination fee as set under section 4863‑A . [PL 2015, c. 209, §14 (AMD).]

2. Oral or practical examination. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §5 (RP).]

3. Temporary permit. [PL 2015, c. 209, §14 (RP).]

4. Permit for performance of relief veterinary service. The board may issue without examination a permit to perform relief veterinary service in this State to a qualified person who holds a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from an approved veterinary medicine program that is recognized by the United States Department of Education and by the board or by rules of the board applicable to foreign educated graduates, and who holds a current license for the practice of veterinary medicine issued by another state, United States territory, province of Canada or other jurisdiction. The board may establish, by rule, the application process. The initial term of a permit issued under this subsection may not exceed 30 days. Extensions may be granted in the discretion of the board. The applicant shall pay the relief permit fee as set under section 4863‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §5 (AMD).]

4-A. Request by state veterinarian. Upon the request by the state veterinarian to the board for emergency situations as determined by the state veterinarian, a veterinarian licensed in another state may practice in the State for a period not to exceed 30 days without a state license or permit. [PL 2015, c. 209, §14 (NEW).]

5. License from another jurisdiction. The board shall grant a license to a veterinarian who: A. Has submitted a complete application; [PL 1997, c. 246, §18 (NEW).] B. Has paid the examination and license fee as set under section 4863‑A ; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §5 (AMD).] C. Holds a valid license issued by another state, United States territory, province of Canada or other jurisdiction; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §5 (AMD).] D. [PL 2003, c. 251, §2 (RP).] D-1. Has successfully passed an examination pursuant to subsection 1‑A pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine as determined by board rule. The board may require the applicant to submit to an examination covering the laws and rules pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine in this State; and [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §5 (AMD).] E. Has actively practiced clinical veterinary medicine for 3,000 hours during the 3 years preceding application. [PL 2003, c. 251, §2 (AMD).] F. [PL 2003, c. 251, §2 (RP).] Notwithstanding this subsection, the board shall waive the requirement that a veterinarian pass an examination for veterinarians who have, during the 6 years preceding the application, actively practiced clinical veterinary medicine for at least 6,000 hours without disciplinary action relating to the practice of veterinary medicine by another state, United States territory or province of Canada. [PL 2021, c. 642, §22 (AMD).]

6. Licensure by endorsement. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this subsection or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §23 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 19305 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 151 / Section 19305
32 §19305. Licensing
Status: in_force

1. Annual renewal. An optometrist licensed by the board shall pay annually, before the first day of April, to the board a license renewal fee not in excess of $600, as established by the board under section 19202. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]

2. Late fee. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee as established by the board, in addition to the annual renewal fee. A. A licensee who fails to renew a license for more than 90 days but fewer than 2 years after the date of expiration, may reinstate the license without taking any examination required by the board by filing a new application for renewal, providing evidence of all continuing education credits due and paying the late fee and renewal fee. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] B. An individual who fails to renew a license for 2 years or more from the date of expiration may obtain a new license by satisfying all the requirements for licensure in this chapter. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15111 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15111
32 §15111. Operation of condemned vessels
Status: in_force

A boiler or pressure vessel that has been condemned for further use in this or any other state by an authorized inspector employed by an insurance company or by an inspector authorized to inspect boilers by a state or the Federal Government may not be installed or operated in this State. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §26 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2279 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2279
32 §2279. Qualifications
Status: in_force

An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapy practitioner must file a written application showing that the applicant meets the following requirements. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §5 (AMD).]

1. Residence. [PL 2019, c. 287, §11 (RP).]

2. Character. [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (RP).]

2-A. Character references. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. J, §2 (RP).]

3. Education. An applicant must present evidence satisfactory to the board of having successfully completed the academic and fieldwork requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy or occupational therapy assisting. A. The occupational therapy or occupational therapy assisting educational program must be accredited by ACOTE. [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (AMD).] B. [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (RP).] [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (AMD).]

4. Experience. [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (RP).]

5. Examination. An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapy practitioner must pass an examination as provided for in section 2280‑A . [PL 1997, c. 683, Pt. B, §20 (RPR).]

6. Licensure. An applicant may be licensed as an occupational therapist if the applicant has practiced as an occupational therapy assistant for 4 years, has completed the level II fieldwork requirements for an occupational therapist before January 1, 1988, and has passed the examination for occupational therapists. 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, §13 (AMD).]

7. Certification. An applicant must submit a verification of certification form from NBCOT. The form must be completed and signed by NBCOT. An applicant applying within 3 months of having taken the certification examination who has the examination scores sent directly to the board is exempt from this requirement. [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (NEW).]

8. Fee. An applicant must pay an application fee and license fee as set under section 2285 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §5 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2208 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2208
32 §2208. Title and abbreviation
Status: in_force

An individual who holds a current license to practice professional nursing in this State has the right to use the title "Registered Nurse" and the abbreviation "R.N." No other individual may assume the title or use the abbreviation or other words, letters, signs or devices to indicate that the individual using the same is a registered nurse. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §131 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3832 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3832
32 §3832. Examination
Status: in_force

Examination of applicants for a license to practice psychology or as psychological examiner shall be made by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists at least once a year according to methods and in such subject fields as may be deemed by the board to be the most practical and expeditious to test the applicant's qualifications. The examinations shall include the basic psychological sciences. The board shall require the examinations to be written or oral, or both, provided that in any written examination each applicant shall be designated by a number instead of his name so that his identity shall not be disclosed to the members of the board until the examination papers have been graded. [PL 1983, c. 468, §23 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7354 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7354
32 §7354. License required to maintain action or counterclaim
Status: in_force

A person may not maintain an action or counterclaim against another person in a court in this State with respect to an agreement for or the performance of a service for which a license is required by this chapter, including the recovery of any compensation under the agreement or for the service, unless the person alleges and proves that the other person was licensed at the time of making the agreement or performing the service. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 7051 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7051
32 §7051. License required
Status: in_force

In order to safeguard the life, health and welfare of the people of this State, any person practicing or offering to practice as a certified social worker - independent practice or licensed clinical, licensed master or licensed social worker shall be required to submit evidence that he is qualified to so practice and shall be licensed as provided in this subchapter. [PL 1985, c. 736, §9 (AMD).]

The board may grant a conditional license to any person eligible to take the examination for licensure while waiting to sit for the examination or to any person who is waiting to retake the examination according to rules issued by the board. [PL 1985, c. 736, §9 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15103-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15103-A
32 §15103-A. Director's powers and duties
Status: in_force

1. Regulation. The director shall administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter. The director may appoint an advisory committee to assist the director on any matter that may arise under this chapter, as needed. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]

2. Rule-making authority. The director shall establish guidelines and adopt rules necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . The rules must address, but are not limited to: A. Requirements for the safe and proper construction, installation, repair, use and operation of boilers and pressure vessels in this State. The rules must conform as nearly as practicable to the code; [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Requirements for licensure of boiler operators, stationary steam engineers and authorized inspectors; [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. Qualifications of welders performing welding on boilers and pressure vessels; [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] D. Requirements for the method and frequency of boiler and pressure vessel inspections; [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] E. Requirements for the nature and size of miniature boilers or pressure vessels to be inspected; [PL 2021, c. 642, §48 (AMD).] F. Criteria by which a temporary extension of an inspection certificate beyond 14 months in the case of boilers and beyond 38 months in the case of pressure vessels may be authorized; and [PL 2021, c. 642, §49 (AMD).] G. In accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the director determines appropriate for licensure by endorsement. [PL 2021, c. 642, §50 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 642, §§48-50 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18506 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18506
32 §18506. Application for and issuance of expedited license
Status: in_force

1. Application. A physician seeking licensure through the compact must file an application for an expedited license with the member board of the state selected by the physician as the state of principal license. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. Evaluation. Upon receipt of an application for an expedited license, the member board of the state selected by the physician as the state of principal license shall evaluate whether the physician is eligible for expedited licensure and issue a letter of qualification, verifying or denying the physician's eligibility, to the interstate commission. A. Static qualifications, which include verification of medical education, graduate medical education, results of any medical or licensing examination and other qualifications as determined by the interstate commission through rule, are not subject to additional primary source verification when already verified by primary source by the state of principal license. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] B. The member board of the state selected by the physician as the state of principal license shall, in the course of verifying eligibility, perform a criminal background check of an applicant, including the use of the results of fingerprint or other biometric data checks in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the exception of federal employees who have been determined suitable in accordance with 5 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 731.202. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] An appeal on the determination of eligibility must be made to the member state where the application was filed and is subject to the law of that state. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

3. Registration process. Upon verification in subsection 2 , a physician eligible for an expedited license must complete the registration process established by the interstate commission to receive an expedited license in a member state selected pursuant to subsection 1 , including the payment of any applicable fees under section 18507 . [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

4. Expedited license. After receiving verification of eligibility under subsection 2 and any fees under subsection 3 , a member board shall issue an expedited license to the physician. The license authorizes the physician to practice medicine in the issuing state consistent with the medical practice act and all applicable laws and rules of the issuing member board and member state. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

5. Validity. An expedited license is valid for a period consistent with the licensure period in the member state and in the same manner as required for other physicians holding a full and unrestricted license within the member state. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

6. Termination. An expedited license obtained through the compact must be terminated if a physician fails to maintain a license in the state of principal licensure for a nondisciplinary reason without redesignation of a new state of principal licensure. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

7. Rules. The interstate commission is authorized to adopt rules pursuant to section 18516 regarding the application process, including payment of any applicable fees, and the issuance of an expedited license. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18324 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18324
32 §18324. Rules
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules that are necessary for the implementation of this chapter. The rules may include, but need not be limited to, requirements for licensure, license renewal and license reinstatement as well as practice setting standards that apply to individuals licensed under this chapter relating to recordkeeping, infection control, supervision and administering sedation and anesthesia. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11018 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11018
32 §11018. Privacy of consumer financial information
Status: in_force

A collection agency or repossession company shall comply with the provisions of the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, 15 United States Code, Section 6801 et seq. (1999) and the applicable implementing federal Privacy of Consumer Information regulations, as adopted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40 (2001); the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 216 (2001); the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 332 (2001); the Office of Thrift Supervision, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 573 (2001); the National Credit Union Administration, 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 716 (2001); the Federal Trade Commission, 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 313 (2001); or the Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 248 (2001), if the collection agency or repossession company is a financial institution as defined in those regulations. This section is not intended to permit the release of health care information except as permitted by Title 22, section 1711‑C or Title 24‑A, chapter 24 . [PL 2001, c. 262, Pt. E, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12615 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12615
32 §12615. Rulemaking
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6145 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6145
32 §6145. Designation of agent for service of process
Status: in_force

An applicant must designate and maintain an agent in this State for service of process. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4311 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63-A / Section 4311
32 §4311. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]

1. Department. "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

2. Micropigmentation. "Micropigmentation" means placing nontoxic dyes or pigments into or under the skin to form marks for cosmetic or medical purposes. "Micropigmentation" does not include tattooing. [PL 2021, c. 125, §29 (AMD).]

3. Micropigmentation facility. "Micropigmentation facility" means any space where micropigmentation is practiced. [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]

4. Micropigmentation practitioner. "Micropigmentation practitioner" means a person who practices micropigmentation. [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 299-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 299-A
32 §299-A. Wine auctions
Status: in_force

A person licensed under section 285 may not auction privately held wine without a permit issued by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations according to Title 28‑A, section 1209 . [PL 2015, c. 366, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2207 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2207
32 §2207. Registered nurse; fees
Status: in_force

Every applicant applying for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall pay a fee to the board as follows:

1. Examination. For examination, a fee not to exceed $100 payable on application; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §130 (AMD).]

2. Reexamination. For reexamination, a fee determined by the board not to exceed $100; and [PL 2005, c. 163, §6 (AMD).]

3. Endorsement. For endorsement, a fee not to exceed $100 payable on application. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §130 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12533 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12533
32 §12533. Qualifications for licensure as a certified professional midwife
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license to practice midwifery as a certified professional midwife shall submit to the board in a format as prescribed by the board the following: [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

1. Fee. A completed application together with the fee established under section 12538 ; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

2. Certification. Proof of a current and valid national certification as a certified professional midwife from the national registry of midwives; and [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

3. Education. Proof of successful completion of a formal midwifery education and training program as follows: A. An educational program or institution accredited by the midwifery education accreditation council; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] B. For an applicant certified as a certified professional midwife who is certified before January 1, 2020 and who has completed a midwifery education and training program from an educational program or institution that is not accredited by the midwifery education accreditation council, a midwifery bridge certificate; or [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] C. For an applicant who has maintained an authorization to practice midwifery as a licensed certified professional midwife in a state that does not require completion of a midwifery education and training program from an educational program or institution that is accredited by the midwifery education accreditation council, regardless of the date of that authorization, a midwifery bridge certificate. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 19304 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 151 / Section 19304
32 §19304. Levels of licensure and license requirements for use of pharmaceutical agents
Status: in_force

1. Pharmaceutical agents or drug samples. Only an optometrist licensed under this section may use or dispense pharmaceutical agents or drug samples. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]

2. Levels of licensure. The following are the levels of licensure. A. The board may only issue a therapeutic advanced glaucoma license for a new licensee except that a licensee who meets requirements established by the board by rule may apply for a therapeutic advanced glaucoma license. (1) An optometrist who holds a therapeutic advanced glaucoma license may dispense drug samples at no charge and may use and prescribe any therapeutic pharmaceutical, for ocular conditions including for the treatment of glaucoma. An optometrist with a therapeutic advanced glaucoma license may prescribe any drug identified in schedules III, IV and V as described in 21 United States Code, Section 812, for any purpose associated with ocular conditions and diseases except for oral chemotherapeutic agents, oral immunosuppressive agents and oral immunostimulant agents. (2) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to permit the optometric use of pharmaceutical agents that are: (a) Controlled substances identified in schedules I and II as described in 21 United States Code, Section 812; (b) Administered exclusively by subdermal injection, intramuscular injection, intravenous injection, subcutaneous injection or retrobulbar injection, except injections for the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock; and (c) For the specific treatment of a systemic disease unless the pharmaceutical agent is used specifically for an ocular disease. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an optometrist with a therapeutic advanced glaucoma license may provide drug samples at no charge for nonlegend agents, and dispense, prescribe and administer nonlegend agents. (4) An optometrist who is licensed and practiced under the laws of another state and is not authorized to independently treat glaucoma in that state must meet the requirements in the rules established by the board. (5) A therapeutic advanced glaucoma license includes all the rights and responsibilities of licensees with therapeutic advanced, therapeutic and diagnostic license levels described in paragraphs B to D but allows for the treatment of glaucoma. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] B. The therapeutic advanced license includes all the rights and responsibilities of licensees with therapeutic and diagnostic license levels described in paragraphs C and D but excludes the right to treat glaucoma. An optometrist who holds a therapeutic advanced license may provide drug samples at no charge for and may use and prescribe any therapeutic pharmaceutical agent, except for the treatment of glaucoma unless the requirements of paragraph A have been met, including any drug identified in schedules III, IV and V as described in 21 United States Code, Section 812, for any purpose associated with ocular conditions and diseases except for oral chemotherapeutic agents, oral immunosuppressive agents and oral immunostimulant agents, and except that an optometrist who has received a therapeutic advanced license may prescribe one 5-day supply of any analgesic identified in schedules III, IV and V as described in 21 United States Code, Section 812, or any drug that had previously been identified as a schedule III, IV or V drug that has now been reclassified as a schedule I or II drug. Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to permit the optometric use of pharmaceutical agents that are: (1) Identified as controlled substances in schedules I and II as described in 21 United States Code, Section 812; (2) Administered exclusively by subdermal injection, intramuscular injection, intravenous injection, subcutaneous injection or retrobulbar injection, except injections for the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock; and (3) Used for the specific treatment of a systemic disease unless the pharmaceutical agent is used specifically for an ocular disease. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an optometrist with a therapeutic advanced license may provide drug samples at no charge for nonlegend agents and may dispense, prescribe and administer nonlegend agents. The board may not issue new therapeutic advanced licenses. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] C. The therapeutic license includes all the rights and responsibilities of licensees with a diagnostic license level described in paragraph D . An optometrist who holds a therapeutic license may provide drug samples at no charge for and may use topical therapeutic pharmaceuticals for any purpose associated with ocular conditions and diseases, except for the treatment of glaucoma. The board may not issue new therapeutic licenses. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] D. The diagnostic license level does not permit treatment of eye pathology. A licensee who holds a diagnostic license may use pharmacologic agents only for diagnosing eye disease. The board may not issue new diagnostic licenses. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4878 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4878
32 §4878. Requirements regarding prescribing and dispensing benzodiazepine or opioid medication
Status: in_force

1. Benzodiazepine or opioid medication dispensing. A veterinarian licensed under this chapter whose scope of practice includes dispensing a benzodiazepine or an opioid medication for an animal is subject to the requirements of the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program established under Title 22, chapter 1603 . [PL 2017, c. 360, §9 (AMD).]

2. Electronic prescribing. A veterinarian licensed under this chapter whose scope of practice includes prescribing a benzodiazepine or an opioid medication and who has the capability to electronically prescribe shall prescribe all benzodiazepine or opioid medication electronically by July 1, 2025 or when an electronic platform for prescribing is widely available for veterinarians if that occurs before July 1, 2025 as determined by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. A veterinarian licensed under this chapter unable to comply with the electronic prescribing requirements of this subsection may request a waiver from the Commissioner of Health and Human Services for circumstances in which exceptions are appropriate as determined by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. [PL 2021, c. 83, §1 (AMD).]

3. Continuing education. A veterinarian who prescribes a benzodiazepine or an opioid medication must successfully complete one hour of continuing education every 2 years on the administration, prescription and management of controlled substances, including benzodiazepine and opioid medications, as a condition of prescribing a benzodiazepine or an opioid medication. The board may 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 2017, c. 360, §9 (AMD).]

4. Penalties. [PL 2017, c. 360, §9 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 14702 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14702
32 §14702. Licensure
Status: in_force

1. License required. A person who engages in the business of a transient seller of consumer merchandise, including a self-employed person or a person who employs one or more transient sellers of consumer merchandise, must apply to the department and acquire a license in the manner set forth in section 14706 before engaging in sales of consumer merchandise in this State. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §11 (AMD).]

2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. A. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §14 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. A person who intentionally violates this section commits a Class D crime. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §14 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §14 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 12213 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12213
32 §12213. Appointment
Status: in_force

The Board of Accountancy, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 1 , within the department consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor. Each member of the board must be a resident of this State. Four members must be holders of licenses issued under section 12230 or 12231 or a corresponding provision of prior law and must have had, as their principal occupation, active practice as certified public accountants for at least the 5 preceding years. One member of the board must be a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . The Governor may remove a member of the board for cause. [PL 2009, c. 242, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3293 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3293
32 §3293. Review committee member immunity
Status: in_force

A physician licensed under this chapter who is a member of a utilization review committee, medical review committee, surgical review committee, peer review committee or disciplinary committee that is a requirement of accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals or is established and operated under the auspices of the physician's respective state or county professional society or the Board of Licensure in Medicine is immune from civil liability for undertaking or failing to undertake an act within the scope of the function of the committee. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §222 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14502 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14502
32 §14502. Exemptions
Status: in_force

1. New homes. This subchapter does not apply to the original construction of a single-family or multifamily residence. [PL 2001, c. 324, §4 (AMD).]

2. Sales amount. This subchapter does not apply to home repair services for which the gross sales price, including any interest or carrying charges, is less than $25. [PL 2001, c. 324, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6234 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6234
32 §6234. Professional responsibility
Status: in_force

All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14715 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14715
32 §14715. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

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

1. Misrepresentations. Misrepresentation of any material fact relating to the terms or conditions of sale; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §20 (RPR).]

2. False impressions. Creation of an impression that is false or that the transient seller of consumer merchandise does not believe to be true; or [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §20 (RPR).]

3. False promises. Promising of performance that the transient seller of consumer merchandise does not intend to perform or believes will not be performed. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §20 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 13282 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13282
32 §13282. Presumption
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a real estate brokerage agency providing real estate brokerage services is presumed to be acting as a transaction broker unless the real estate brokerage agency has agreed, in a written brokerage agreement, to represent one or more parties to the real estate transaction as the real estate brokerage agency's clients. Client representation may not be created orally or by implication or be assumed by a real estate brokerage agency or any party to a real estate transaction. [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 19310 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 151 / Section 19310
32 §19310. Record keeping
Status: in_force

An optometrist shall maintain complete records of all eye care provided, as well as any prescriptions or programs of corrective procedure. This information for each patient must be kept and be available for a period of not fewer than 10 years. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13004 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13004
32 §13004. Civil actions
Status: in_force

No person or entity may bring or maintain any action in the courts of this State for the collection of compensation for real estate brokerage services, without first proving that the person or entity was properly licensed by the Real Estate Commission at the time the cause of action arose. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1104-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 17 / Section 1104-A
32 §1104-A. Failure to comply with order of inspector
Status: in_force

If the owner or occupant of any building or the electrician who performed the work neglects or refuses without justification for more than 10 days to comply with any order of a state electrical inspector concerning electrical installations as provided in this chapter, that person commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 for each day's neglect may be adjudged. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §9 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4859 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4859
32 §4859. Powers
Status: in_force

The board has the power to: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §4 (AMD).]

1. Establish standards. Establish, consistent with this chapter, standards of qualification for the practice of veterinary medicine in the State of Maine, and, for the purpose of section 4853, subsection 8 and section 4861 , recognize schools of veterinary medicine; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §4 (AMD).]

2. License; set standards. Grant and deny licenses and set standards of practice for veterinarians practicing veterinary medicine in this State and for the performance of duties by licensed veterinary technicians; [PL 2015, c. 209, §11 (AMD).]

3. After hearing, adopt, amend or repeal rules. After hearing, adopt, amend or repeal rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2 , necessary to carry into effect this chapter. These rules must be made in accordance with the purpose and intent of the law and the standards set forth in this chapter and include, but are not limited to, rules concerning misconduct, fraud, advertising, standards of competency, personal conduct, standards of sanitation for the operation of veterinary hospitals, associations with other veterinarians, unprofessional conduct and qualifications for licensure. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A ; [PL 2011, c. 190, §9 (AMD).]

4. Establish schedule of fees. [PL 2003, c. 251, §1 (RP).]

5. Conduct investigations. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §4 (RP).]

6. License veterinary technicians. License veterinary technicians in accordance with procedures as the board may prescribe by rule. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A ; and [PL 2011, c. 190, §10 (AMD).]

7. Hold hearings. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §4 (RP).]

8. Bring proceedings. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §4 (RP).]

9. Veterinarian health program. The board may establish protocols for the operation of a professional review committee as defined in Title 24, section 2502, subsection 4‑A . The protocols must include the committee's reporting information the board considers appropriate regarding reports received, contracts or investigations made and the disposition of each report, as long as the committee is not required to disclose any personally identifiable information. The protocol may not prohibit an impaired veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician from seeking alternative forms of treatment. The board has the power to contract with other agencies, individuals, firms or associations for the conduct and operation of a veterinarian health program operated by a professional review committee. [PL 2015, c. 209, §12 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7030 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7030
32 §7030. Powers
Status: in_force

The board has the following duties and powers, in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (AMD).]

1. Licenses. The board shall evaluate the qualifications and approve the examination to be taken by applicants for licensure under this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (AMD).]

1-A. Enforcement. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (RP).]

2. Rules. The board may, in accordance with procedures established by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2 , adopt such rules as may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the administration of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (AMD).]

3. Hearings. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (RP).]

4. Contracts. [PL 1995, c. 397, §84 (RP).]

5. Continuing educational requirements. The board may establish continuing educational requirements as the board considers necessary. In developing these requirements, the board shall consider training requirements for social workers who are required to conduct investigations or assessments that may lead to the filing of civil or criminal actions. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2600-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2600-B
32 §2600-B. Expedited partner therapy
Status: in_force

An individual licensed under this chapter may not be disciplined for providing expedited partner therapy in accordance with the provisions of Title 22, chapter 251, subchapter 3, article 5 . [PL 2009, c. 533, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 88-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 88-C
32 §88-C. Registry of automated external defibrillators
Status: in_force

The director shall establish a registry of publicly accessible automated external defibrillators, as defined in Title 22, section 2150‑C , that are located within the State for the purpose of assisting a person or a law enforcement officer, firefighter or emergency medical services person who calls for assistance in an emergency situation. [PL 2021, c. 82, §1 (NEW).]

The director may accept grants, funds, equipment and services to establish, operate and maintain the registry of publicly accessible automated external defibrillators. The department shall adopt rules regarding information collected for, maintained by and released by the registry. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 82, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3850-D — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3850-D
32 §3850-D. Construction and severability - Article 14
Status: in_force

This compact must be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. If this compact is held contrary to the constitution of any state member thereto, the compact remains in full force and effect as to the remaining compact states. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14230 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14230
32 §14230. Temporary license
Status: in_force

If an applicant to practice cosmetology, barber hair styling, hair design, nail technology or aesthetics qualifies for examination, the director may issue a temporary license to practice under the direct supervision of a qualified supervisor, as determined by rules, within a licensed establishment. The applicant must pay the fee as set under section 14238 . A temporary license expires 6 months from the date of issuance and is not renewable. The applicant is not considered a trainee. [PL 2019, c. 373, §35 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13785 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13785
32 §13785. Patient profile record system regulation
Status: in_force

A patient profile record system shall be maintained in all pharmacies for persons for whom prescriptions are dispensed. The patient profile record system shall be devised to enable the immediate retrieval of information necessary for the dispensing pharmacist to identify previously dispensed medication at the time a prescription is presented for dispensing. One profile record or document may be maintained for all members of a family living at the same address and possessing the same family name. The following information shall be recorded: [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

1. Name. The family name and the first name of the person for whom the medication is intended; [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

2. Address. The address to correspond to the name in subsection 1 ; [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

3. Age group. An indication of the patient's age group, that is, infant, child or adult; [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

4. Original date of dispensing. The original date the medication is dispensed pursuant to the receipt of a practitioner's prescription; [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

5. Prescription identification. The number or designation identifying the prescription; [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

6. Prescriber's name. The name of the person prescribing the drug or device; [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

7. Drug information. The name, strength and quantity of the drug; and [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

8. Initials of pharmacist; date of refill. The initials of the dispensing pharmacist and the date of dispensing the medication as a renewal or refill, if those initials and that date are not recorded on the back of the original prescription. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

The pharmacist shall attempt to ascertain and shall record any allergies and idiosyncrasies of the patient and any chronic conditions which may relate to drug utilization as communicated to the pharmacy by the patient. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

Upon receipt of a prescription, a pharmacist shall examine the patient's profile record before dispensing the medication to determine the possibility of a harmful drug interaction or reaction. Upon recognizing a potentially harmful reaction or interaction, the pharmacist shall take appropriate action to avoid or minimize the problem which may include consultation with the practitioner. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

A patient profile record must be maintained for a period of not less than the amount of time required under federal Medicare laws, beginning from the date of the last entry in the profile record. As used in this section, "Medicare" means the Health Insurance for the Aged Act, Title XVIII of the Social Security Amendments of 1965, as amended. [PL 1999, c. 130, §13 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6170-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6170-B
32 §6170-B. Waiver
Status: in_force

Any waiver of rights under this subchapter by a customer is void. [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3812-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3812-A
32 §3812-A. Delegation authorized
Status: in_force

1. Delegation authorized. This chapter may not be construed to prohibit a psychologist from delegating to an individual the administration and observation of tests and certain activities relating to the practice of psychology, as long as those activities are under the supervision and control of the psychologist. "Supervision and control" may not be construed to require the personal presence of the supervising and controlling psychologist at the place where those activities take place, unless a physical presence is necessary to provide patient care of the same quality as provided by the psychologist. The board may adopt rules identifying delegated activities and appropriate levels of supervision in the practice setting. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . The activities delegated by a psychologist under this subsection may not include the interpretation of test results and diagnosing and treating mental, emotional and psychological illnesses and disorders. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

2. Responsibility. A psychologist who delegates activities as described in subsection 1 to an individual is legally and ethically responsible for all of the professional activities of that individual, and the individual in this relationship is considered the psychologist's agent. This subsection may not be construed to apply to an individual acting under a separate license accepted by the State to render services independently. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15102 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15102
32 §15102. Exemptions
Status: in_force

1. Boilers. This chapter does not apply to: A. Boilers that are under federal control; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] B. Boilers used solely for propelling motor road vehicles; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] C. Boilers of steam fire engines brought into the State for temporary use in times of emergency to check conflagrations; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] D. Boilers used for agricultural purposes only; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] E. Steam heating boilers, hot water heating boilers and hot water supply boilers , with the exception of boilers located in schoolhouses; or [PL 2015, c. 311, §1 (AMD).] F. Miniature boilers exempt pursuant to section 15103‑A . [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §8 (AMD).] [PL 2015, c. 311, §1 (AMD).]

2. Pressure vessels. This chapter does not apply to: A. Pressure vessels that are under federal control; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] B. Pressure vessels used for the transportation and storage of compressed or liquefied gases constructed in compliance with specifications of the United States Department of Transportation; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] C. Pressure vessels located on vehicles operating under the rules of other state authorities and used for carrying passengers or freight; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] D. Pressure vessels installed on the right-of-way of railroads and used directly in the operation of trains; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] E. Pressure vessels used solely for agricultural purposes on farms; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] F. Pressure vessels located in private residences and apartment houses with fewer than 6 apartments; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] G. Pressure vessels having an internal or external operating pressure not exceeding 15 pounds per square inch; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] H. Vessels for containing water under pressure, including those containing air, the compression of which serves only as a cushion, when neither of the following limitations is exceeded: (1) A design pressure of 300 pressure pounds per square inch; or (2) A design temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] I. Pressure vessels containing water heated by steam or any other direct or indirect means when none of the following limitations are exceeded: (1) A heat input of 200,000 British thermal units per hour; (2) A water temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit; or (3) A normal water-containing capacity of 120 gallons; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] J. Pressure vessels that do not exceed: (1) Five cubic feet in volume and 250 pounds per square inch gauge pressure; (2) One and 1/2 cubic feet in volume and 600 pounds per square inch gauge pressure; or (3) An inside diameter of 6 inches with no limitation on pressure; or [PL 2003, c. 204, Pt. G, §1 (AMD).] K. Pressure vessels that are used as an integral part of a circuit breaker or transformer. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 204, Pt. G, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2106 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2106
32 §2106. Criminal violations; penalties
Status: in_force

It is a crime for any person, including a corporation, or association or individual, to: [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]

1. Fraudulent diploma or record. Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish a nursing diploma, license, renewal or record or provide aid in doing so; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]

2. Fraudulent license. Practice nursing as defined by this chapter under cover of a diploma, license or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]

3. Practice without license. Practice professional nursing or practical nursing as defined by this chapter unless licensed to do so; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]

4. Implying license. Use in connection with the person's name a designation tending to imply that the person is a licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse unless so licensed under this chapter; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]

5. License suspended or revoked. Practice professional nursing or practical nursing during the time the person's license issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked; or [PL 1991, c. 797, §15 (AMD).]

6. Violation of chapter. [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §97 (RP); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]

A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. [PL 1991, c. 797, §15 (RPR).]

The District Court has original and concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Court over all prosecutions for violation of this chapter. All fines and forfeitures collected under this chapter must accrue to the county where the offense is prosecuted. It is necessary to prove in a prosecution or hearing under this section only a single act prohibited by law or a single holding out or an attempt without proving a general course of conduct in order to constitute a violation. These crimes are prosecuted by the district attorney. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 15222 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15222
32 §15222. Condemned elevators and tramways not to be operated
Status: in_force

An elevator or tramway that has been condemned under section 15221 may not be operated in this State. Any person who owns or operates or causes to be operated for other than repair or corrective purposes an elevator or tramway in violation of this section commits a Class E crime and must be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or by both. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 2563 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2563
32 §2563. Report; liaison; limitations
Status: in_force

On or before August 1st of each year, the board shall submit to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation, 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 board deems essential. [PL 1985, c. 748, §42 (AMD).]

The commissioner shall act as a liaison between the board and the Governor. [PL 1977, c. 604, §24 (RPR).]

The commissioner may not 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 1993, c. 659, Pt. B, §12 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4314 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63-A / Section 4314
32 §4314. Fee
Status: in_force

A license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter is issued biennially upon payment of a fee not to exceed $150. The department may inspect the micropigmentation facility at any time. All fees collected by the department pursuant to this section must be deposited into a special revenue account dedicated to a health inspection program. [PL 2025, c. 339, §8 (AMD).]

1. Additional inspection fees. When an additional inspection is required to determine an applicant's eligibility for licensure under this chapter, the department is authorized to charge, in addition to the usual fees under this section for one license, which includes one licensure inspection and one follow-up inspection, an additional fee not to exceed $200 to cover the costs of each additional inspection or visit. The department may impose on the applicant a penalty for the applicant's failure to pay an additional inspection fee within 30 days of the billing date. [PL 2021, c. 125, §32 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12540 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12540
32 §12540. Qualified immunity
Status: in_force

Other health care practitioners or health care providers, as defined in Title 24, section 2502, subsections 1‑A and 2 , respectively, are immune from civil liability for any injuries or death resulting from the acts or omissions of a midwife. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of any public or private and special law, a health care practitioner or health care provider who consults or collaborates with a midwife or accepts transfer of care of clients of a midwife is not liable for damages for injuries or death alleged to have occurred by reason of an act or omission, unless it is established that the injuries or the death were caused willfully, wantonly or recklessly or by gross negligence on the part of the health care practitioner or health care provider. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3847 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3847
32 §3847. Adverse actions - Article 7
Status: in_force

1. Authority of home state and distant state. A home state has the power to impose adverse action against a psychologist's license issued by the home state. A distant state has the power to take adverse action on a psychologist's temporary authorization to practice within that distant state. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

2. Authority of receiving state and home state. A receiving state may take adverse action on a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology within that receiving state. A home state may take adverse action against a psychologist based on an adverse action taken by a distant state regarding temporary in-person, face-to-face practice. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

3. Adverse action by home state. If a home state takes adverse action against a psychologist's license, that psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology is terminated and the e-passport is revoked. Furthermore, that psychologist's temporary authorization to practice is terminated, and the interjurisdictional practice certificate is revoked. A. All home state disciplinary orders that impose adverse action must be reported to the commission in accordance with the rules promulgated by the commission. A compact state shall report adverse actions in accordance with the rules. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] B. In the event discipline is reported on a psychologist, the psychologist is not eligible for telepsychology or temporary in-person, face-to-face practice in accordance with the rules. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] C. Other actions may be imposed as determined by the rules promulgated by the commission. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

4. Investigation by home state. A home state's state psychology regulatory authority shall investigate and take appropriate action with respect to reported inappropriate conduct engaged in by a licensee that occurred in a receiving state as it would if such conduct by a licensee had occurred within the home state. In such cases, the home state's law controls in determining any adverse action against a psychologist's license. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

5. Investigation by distant state. A distant state's state psychology regulatory authority shall investigate and take appropriate action with respect to reported inappropriate conduct engaged in by a psychologist practicing under temporary authorization to practice that occurred in that distant state as it would if such conduct by a licensee had occurred within the home state. In such cases, the distant state's law controls in determining any adverse action against a psychologist's temporary authorization to practice. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

6. Participation in alternative program in lieu of adverse action. Nothing in this compact overrides a compact state's decision that a psychologist's participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such participation must remain nonpublic if required by the compact state's law. Compact states shall require psychologists who enter any alternative program to not provide telepsychology services under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology or not provide temporary psychological services under the temporary authorization to practice in any other compact state during the term of the alternative program. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

7. No additional judicial or administrative remedies. No other judicial or administrative remedies are available to a psychologist in the event a compact state imposes an adverse action pursuant to subsection 3 . [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3271 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3271
32 §3271. Qualifications for medical licensure
Status: in_force

Except where otherwise specified by this chapter, all applicants for licensure as a physician or surgeon in the State must satisfy the following requirements. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §208 (AMD).]

1. Medical education. Each applicant must: A. Graduate from a medical school designated as accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education; [PL 1983, c. 741, §1 (NEW).] B. Graduate from an unaccredited medical school, be evaluated by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates and receive a permanent certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Graduates; or [PL 1989, c. 5, §1 (AMD).] C. Graduate from an unaccredited medical school and achieve a passing score on the Visa Qualifying Examination or another comprehensive examination determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to the Visa Qualifying Examination. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §208 (AMD).] [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §208 (AMD).]

2. Postgraduate training. Each applicant who has graduated from an accredited medical school on or after January 1, 1970 but before July 1, 2004 must have satisfactorily completed at least 24 months in a graduate educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, the Canadian Medical Association or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Notwithstanding other requirements of postgraduate training, an applicant is eligible for licensure when the candidate has satisfactorily graduated from a combined postgraduate training program in which each of the contributing programs is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education and the applicant is eligible for accreditation by the American Board of Medical Specialties in both specialties. Each applicant who has graduated from an accredited medical school prior to January 1, 1970 must have satisfactorily completed at least 12 months in a graduate educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, the Canadian Medical Association or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Each applicant who has graduated from an accredited medical school on or after July 1, 2004 or an unaccredited medical school must have satisfactorily completed at least 36 months in a graduate educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, the Canadian Medical Association, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the Royal Colleges of England, Ireland or Scotland. An applicant who has completed 24 months of postgraduate training and has received an unrestricted endorsement from the director of an accredited graduate education program in the State is considered to have satisfied the postgraduate training requirements of this subsection if the applicant continues in that program and completes 36 months of postgraduate training. Notwithstanding this subsection, an applicant who is board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties is deemed to meet the postgraduate training requirements of this subsection. Notwithstanding this subsection, in the case of subspecialty or clinical fellowship programs, the board may accept in fulfillment of the requirements of this subsection postgraduate training at a hospital in which the subspecialty clinical program, such as a training program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor organization, is not accredited but the parent specialty program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, including training that occurs following graduation from a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor organization, but before graduation from a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or its successor organization. The board may not require an applicant for initial licensure or license renewal as a physician under this chapter to obtain certification from a specialty medical board or to obtain a maintenance of certification as a condition of licensure. For the purposes of this subsection, "maintenance of certification" means a program that requires a physician to engage in periodic examination, self-assessment, peer evaluation or other activities to maintain certification from a specialty medical board. [PL 2021, c. 229, §1 (AMD).]

3. Examination. Each applicant must achieve a passing score on each component of the uniform examination of the Federation of State Medical Boards or other examinations designated by the board as the qualifying examination or examinations for licensure. Each applicant must additionally achieve a passing score on a State of Maine examination administered by the board. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §208 (AMD).]

4. Fees. Each applicant shall pay a fee up to $600 plus the cost of the qualifying examination or examinations. [PL 1999, c. 685, §7 (AMD).]

5. Board action. An applicant may not be licensed unless the board finds that the applicant is qualified and no cause exists, as set forth in section 3282‑A , that may be considered grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed physician or surgeon. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §208 (AMD).]

6. Waiver for exceptional circumstances. The board may waive the requirements of subsection 2 for a physician who does not meet the postgraduate training requirements but who meets the requirements of this subsection. A. To be considered for a waiver under this subsection, the physician must: (1) Be a graduate of a foreign medical school, not including a medical school in Canada or Great Britain; (2) Be licensed in another state; and (3) Have at least 3 years of clinical experience in the area of expertise. [PL 2005, c. 363, §1 (NEW).] B. If the physician meets the requirements of paragraph A , the board shall use the following qualifications of the physician to determine whether to grant a waiver: (1) Completion of a 3-year clinical fellowship in the United States in the area of expertise. The burden of proof as to the quality and content of the fellowship is placed on the applicant; (2) Appointment to a clinical academic position at a licensed medical school in the United States; (3) Publication in peer-reviewed clinical medical journals recognized by the board; (4) The number of years in clinical practice; and (5) Other criteria demonstrating expertise, such as awards or other recognition. [PL 2005, c. 363, §1 (NEW).] C. The costs associated with the board's determination of licensing eligibility in regard to paragraph B must be paid by the applicant upon completion of the determination under paragraph A . The application cost must reflect and not exceed the actual cost of the final determination. [PL 2005, c. 363, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 363, §1 (NEW).]

7. Special license categories. The board may issue a license limited to the practice of administrative medicine, or any other special license, as defined by routine technical rule of the board adopted pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2013, c. 355, §7 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 210 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 210
32 §210. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (NEW).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Maine State Board for Licensure of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (NEW).]

2. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (NEW).]

3. Office. "Office" means the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 15216-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15216-C
32 §15216-C. License renewal
Status: in_force

Any license issued under this chapter is renewable upon satisfaction of the applicable requirements for renewal and payment of the renewal fee as set by the director under section 15225‑A . The expiration dates for licenses issued under this chapter may be established at such other times as the commissioner may designate. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. NN, §5 (AMD).]

A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 15225‑A . Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date must pay an additional late fee as set under section 15225‑A and is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the director, after giving due consideration to the protection of the public, may waive the examination and other requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the director shall waive the examination if a renewal application is made within 90 days after separation from the United States Armed Forces, under conditions other than dishonorable, by a person who failed to renew that person's license because that person was on active duty in the Armed Forces; except that the waiver of examination may not be granted if the person served a period of more than 4 years in the Armed Forces, unless that person is required by some mandatory provision to serve a longer period and that person submits satisfactory evidence of this mandatory provision to the director. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §23 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18139 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18139
32 §18139. Propane and natural gas energy auditor
Status: in_force

1. Scope of license. A propane energy auditor's privileges are restricted to the performance of combustion safety and efficiency testing on natural gas-fired or propane gas-fired space-heating equipment or water-heating equipment to ensure health and safety standards and do not include any adjustment of natural or propane gas-fired space-heating equipment or water-heating equipment. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §4 (AMD).]

2. Professional qualifications. A propane energy auditor must provide to the board, at a minimum, satisfactory evidence of relevant training and written and field certification that conform to standards established by a nationally recognized building performance industry certification and quality assurance program, the equivalent residential energy auditor certification program in the State or an equivalent training and education program as determined by the board. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3553 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3553
32 §3553. Narcotics
Status: in_force

A licensed podiatrist may prescribe narcotic drugs for the treatment of ailments within the scope of the podiatrist's license with the approval of the Drug Enforcement Administration. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §231 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 9415 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 93 / Section 9415
32 §9415. Application of Maine Administrative Procedure Act
Status: in_force

The Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter I , shall govern all administrative actions taken under this chapter. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14006 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124 / Section 14006
32 §14006. Violation
Status: in_force

A person who violates section 14003 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. GG, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7362 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7362
32 §7362. Minimum polygraph instrument requirements
Status: in_force

1. Minimum instrument requirements. An instrument must record visually, permanently and simultaneously a subject's cardiovascular, respiratory and electrodermal patterns. An instrument used by a polygraph examiner may also record patterns of other physiological changes. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

2. Other devices prohibited. The use of any device by a polygraph examiner for the purpose of directly or indirectly detecting deception or verifying truth of statements that does not meet the minimum instrument requirements set forth in subsection 1 is prohibited. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 5508 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 76 / Section 5508
32 §5508. Duties and powers
Status: in_force

The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §3 (RPR).]

1. Consent agreements. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §3 (RP).]

2. Denial of license. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §3 (RP).]

3. Hearings. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §3 (RP).]

4. Investigation. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §3 (RP).]

5. License qualification. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §3 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 3653 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3653
32 §3653. Use of title
Status: in_force

An applicant who satisfactorily meets the requirements for license to practice podiatry, as provided in this chapter, may be granted a license by the board that entitles the individual to whom it is granted to practice podiatry in this State. A podiatrist licensed in accordance with this chapter may use the word "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." when followed by the word "Podiatrist" or "Chiropodist," or the designation of the degree "D.P.M." [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18142 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18142
32 §18142. Licensure; installation and maintenance standards; dispensing stations
Status: in_force

The following licensing, maintenance and installation standards apply to dispensing stations operating in the State. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

1. License required. An application for licensure of a dispensing station or self-service dispensing station must be made by the owner and, if approved by the board, the license must be issued in the name of the owner. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

2. Responsibilities. The owner of a dispensing station or self-serving dispensing station is responsible for the following. A. A dispensing station operating in the State must comply with section 18107 and the standards and rules adopted by the board, including, but not limited to, NFPA standards, Numbers 54 and 58, and amendments to and replacements of those standards. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] B. The on-site operator of a dispensing station must be trained to be the limited operator of the facility. The limited operator is responsible for training other dispensing station employees and documenting that training. The training must include the use of a manual prepared by a regional propane gas association, a video prepared by a national propane gas association or equivalent materials approved by the board. The training documentation must be kept at the dispensing station. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] C. The owner of a dispensing station must file a new application for licensure with the board within 30 days when: (1) A dispensing station is relocated; or (2) A dispensing station undergoes major repair or renovation. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 1524-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 1524-B
32 §1524-B. Requirements for licensure; certified interpreter and certified deaf interpreter
Status: in_force

To be eligible for licensure as a certified interpreter or certified deaf interpreter under this chapter, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must provide the following: [PL 2019, c. 284, §11 (AMD).]

1. High school diploma. [PL 2019, c. 284, §11 (RP).]

2. Sworn statement. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §7 (RP).]

3. Proof of certification. Documented proof of valid certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or comparable certification by a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director that is current at the time of application. [PL 2019, c. 284, §11 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 16204 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16204
32 §16204. Denial, suspension, revocation, condition or limitation of exemptions
Status: in_force

1. Enforcement related powers. Notwithstanding the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, an order under this chapter may deny, suspend application of, condition, limit or revoke an exemption created under section 16201, subsection 3, paragraph C , section 16201, subsection 7 or 8 or section 16202 or an exemption or waiver created under section 16203 with respect to a specific security, transaction or offer if the administrator finds that the order is consistent with the public interest and the protection of the public. An order under this section may be issued only pursuant to the procedures in section 16306, subsection 4 or section 16604 and only prospectively. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Knowledge of order required. A person does not violate section 16301 , sections 16303 to 16306 , section 16504 or section 16510 by an offer to sell, offer to purchase, sale or purchase effected after the entry of an order issued under this section if the person did not know, and in the exercise of reasonable care could not have known, of the order. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6143 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6143
32 §6143. Penalties
Status: in_force

1. Criminal penalty. A person who carries on a business regulated by this subchapter without a valid registration is guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Civil penalty. A registrant who fails to comply with a provision of this subchapter is subject to a civil action in which a court may assess a penalty not to exceed $5,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11051-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11051-B
32 §11051-B. Administrative enforcement orders
Status: in_force

1. Cease and desist. After notice and hearing, the administrator may order a person to cease and desist from engaging in violations of this chapter or a lawful rule adopted or order issued by the administrator and may further order that the person take appropriate corrective action to reimburse consumers in cases in which consumers have been charged amounts in excess of those permitted by this chapter. Notice and hearing need not be provided prior to issuance of an order to cease and desist when, in the opinion of the administrator, immediate action is required to protect the public interest and: A. The debt collector has not complied with section 11031 ; or [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).] B. The debt collector does not maintain a permanent place of business in this State. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).] A respondent aggrieved by an order of the administrator may obtain judicial review of the order in the Superior Court. The proceeding for review is initiated and conducted in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7 . [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]

2. Objection not urged; remand. An objection not urged at the hearing under subsection 1 may not be considered by the court unless the failure to urge the objection is excused for good cause shown. A party may move the court to remand the case to the administrator in the interest of justice for the purpose of adducing additional specified and material evidence and seeking findings thereon upon good cause shown for the failure to adduce this evidence before the administrator. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]

3. Testimony available to parties. The administrator's copy of the testimony at the hearing under subsection 1 must be available at reasonable times to all parties for examination without cost. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]

4. Obtain decree. If no proceeding is initiated under subsection 1 , the administrator, through the Attorney General, may obtain a decree of the Superior Court for enforcement of its order upon showing that the order was issued in compliance with this section, that no proceeding for review was timely initiated and that the respondent is subject to the jurisdiction of the court. The decree of the Superior Court may also provide any relief available in an action brought under Title 9‑A, section 6‑110 . [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]

5. Unconscionable agreements; fraudulent, unconscionable conduct. With respect to unconscionable agreements or fraudulent or unconscionable conduct by the respondent, the administrator may not issue an order pursuant to this section, but, through the Attorney General, may bring a civil action for an injunction. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4699-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-B / Section 4699-A
32 §4699-A. Investigatory powers of Securities Administrator
Status: in_force

1. Investigations. The Securities Administrator may conduct investigations, within or outside the State, as the Securities Administrator finds necessary or appropriate to: A. Determine whether a person has violated, or is about to violate, a provision of this chapter or a rule or order of the Securities Administrator; or [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).] B. Aid in enforcement of this chapter. [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]

2. Publication. The Securities Administrator may publish information concerning a violation of this chapter or a rule or order of the Securities Administrator. [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]

3. Power of Securities Administrator. For purposes of an investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the Securities Administrator or the Securities Administrator's designee may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel the attendance of witnesses, take evidence and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records that the Securities Administrator or designee considers relevant or material to the investigation or proceeding. [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]

4. Court order. If a person does not give testimony or produce the documents required by the Securities Administrator or the Securities Administrator's designee pursuant to an administrative subpoena, the Securities Administrator or designee may apply for a court order compelling compliance with the subpoena or the giving of the required testimony. The request for order of compliance may be addressed to either: A. The Superior Court located in Kennebec County or the Superior Court where service may be obtained on a person refusing to testify or produce the documents required by the Securities Administrator, if the person is within the State; or [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).] B. The appropriate court of the state having jurisdiction over the person refusing to testify or produce the documents required by the Securities Administrator, if the person is outside the State. [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16533 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16533
32 §16533. Suspension of payment
Status: in_force

If payment of restitution assistance under this subchapter would result in a fund balance below $250,000, the administrator may suspend payment of claims or prorate payment of claims at the administrator's discretion until such time as the administrator determines a sufficient balance has been restored to the fund. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16507 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16507
32 §16507. Qualified immunity
Status: in_force

A broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, federal covered investment adviser or investment adviser representative is not liable to another broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, federal covered investment adviser or investment adviser representative for defamation relating to a statement that is contained in a record required by the administrator or designee of the administrator, the Securities and Exchange Commission or a self-regulatory organization, unless the person knew, or should have known at the time that the statement was made, that it was false in a material respect or the person acted in reckless disregard of the statement's truth or falsity. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1402 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 21 / Section 1402
32 §1402. Solicitation of prearranged funerals and funeral business prohibited
Status: in_force

A funeral home, funeral establishment or person holding a license under this chapter may not as, or through, an agent or principal solicit a prearranged funeral service or plan for any person or persons. "Prearranged funeral service or plan" means any funeral service or plan that is arranged, planned or determined prior to the demise of a person or persons for whom the funeral service is to be performed. Funeral homes, funeral establishments and licensees under this chapter may enter into contracts or agreements for prearranged funeral services or plans, as long as they do not in any manner either as, or through, principals or agents solicit that contract or agreement. This section does not prohibit the sale of insurance, in compliance with section 1401, subsection 1‑B and Title 24‑A, section 2176‑A , to a consumer who has contacted a funeral home, funeral establishment or licensee under this chapter to prearrange a funeral. [PL 2025, c. 203, §7 (AMD).]

No funeral home, funeral establishment or person licensed under this chapter shall pay or cause to be paid, directly or indirectly, any money or other thing of value to a person not responsible for payment for the funeral as a commission or gratuity for the securing of business for such funeral home, establishment or licensee.

Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 1983, c. 413, §55 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 12523 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12523
32 §12523. Application
Status: in_force

This chapter is not intended to prohibit or restrict: [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]

1. Practice within authorized scope of practice. The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified or registered under other laws of this State and are performing services within the authorized scope of practice; [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]

2. Individual performing duties prescribed by federal laws. The practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual employed by the Federal Government while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States; [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]

3. Duly licensed elsewhere. The practice by a naturopathic doctor duly licensed in another state, territory or the District of Columbia when that naturopathic doctor is incidentally called into this State for consultation with a licensed doctor; or [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]

4. Students. The practice of naturopathic medicine by students enrolled in an approved naturopathic medical college. Services must be performed pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the supervision of the instructor. The instructor must be a naturopathic doctor licensed pursuant to this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 10008 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104-A / Section 10008
32 §10008. Reciprocity
Status: in_force

A person who has been certified in another state as an underground oil storage tank installer or underground oil storage tank inspector may, upon payment of a fee as established under section 10012 , obtain a certification as an underground oil storage tank installer or underground oil storage tank inspector, if that person submits satisfactory evidence of certification as an underground oil storage tank installer or underground oil storage tank inspector in another state under qualifications equivalent to those specified in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 186, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13280 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13280
32 §13280. Real Estate Commission rules
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules setting forth criteria necessary to the implementation of this subchapter. The rules must include, but are not limited to, the following: [PL 1993, c. 679, §1 (NEW).]

1. Disclosure. Those aspects of the services of a real estate brokerage agency and its affiliated licensees that must be disclosed to a client; and [PL 1993, c. 679, §1 (NEW).]

2. Handling of information. Procedures to be followed by a real estate brokerage agency and its affiliated licensees to prevent the mishandling of information and undisclosed dual agency in the representation of clients. In adopting these rules, the commission shall consider the formal and informal sharing of information within a real estate brokerage agency, the arrangement of real estate brokerage agency office space, the relationships of affiliated licensees within a real estate brokerage agency who are representing clients with adverse interests and means of avoiding client representation by an undisclosed dual agent. The commission shall review the professional responsibility rules and practices of the legal profession with regard to conflict of interest in considering the adoption of rules under this subsection. [PL 1993, c. 679, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-BB — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-BB
32 §6100-BB. Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

Criminal penalties for violations of this Act are governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. False records. A person that intentionally makes a false statement, misrepresentation or false certification in a record filed or required to be maintained under this Act or that intentionally makes a false entry or omits a material entry in such a record is guilty of a Class D crime. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Unlicensed activity; no more than $1,000 in compensation. A person that knowingly engages in an activity for which a license is required under this Act without being licensed under this Act and who receives no more than $1,000 in compensation within a 30-day period from this activity is guilty of a Class D crime. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Unlicensed activity; more than $1,000 but no more than $10,000 in compensation. A person that knowingly engages in an activity for which a license is required under this Act without being licensed under this Act and that receives more than $1,000 but no more than $10,000 in compensation within a 30-day period from this activity is guilty of a Class C crime. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

4. Unlicensed activity; more than $10,000 in compensation. A person that knowingly engages in an activity for which a license is required under this Act without being licensed under this Act and that receives more than $10,000 in compensation within a 30-day period from this activity is guilty of a Class B crime. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16305 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16305
32 §16305. Securities registration filings
Status: in_force

1. Who may file. A registration statement may be filed by the issuer, a person on whose behalf the offering is to be made or a broker-dealer licensed under this chapter. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Filing fee. A person filing a registration statement shall pay a nonrefundable filing fee of $1,000 for each type or class of security offered, except that for a registration statement filed under section 16304 for an offering for which the total amount raised in state and out of state does not exceed $1,000,000 the nonrefundable filing fee is $300 for each type or class of security offered. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Status of offering. A registration statement filed under section 16303 or 16304 must specify: A. The amount of securities to be offered in this State; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The states in which a registration statement or similar record in connection with the offering has been or is to be filed; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Any adverse order, judgment or decree issued in connection with the offering by a state securities regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission or a court; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. The states in which a registration statement was filed and withdrawn. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Incorporation by reference. A record filed under this chapter or the predecessor act within 5 years preceding the filing of a registration statement may be incorporated by reference in the registration statement to the extent that the record is currently accurate. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Nonissuer distribution. In the case of a nonissuer distribution, information or a record may not be required under subsection 9 or section 16304 unless it is known to the person filing the registration statement or to the person on whose behalf the distribution is to be made or unless it can be furnished by those persons without unreasonable effort or expense. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Escrow and impoundment. A rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may require as a condition of registration that a security issued within the previous 5 years or to be issued to a promoter for a consideration substantially less than the public offering price or to a person for a consideration other than cash be deposited in escrow; and that the proceeds from the sale of the registered security in this State be impounded until the issuer receives a specified amount from the sale of the security either in this State or elsewhere. The conditions of any escrow or impoundment required under this subsection may be established by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, but the administrator may not reject a depository institution solely because of its location in another state. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

7. Form of subscription. A rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may require as a condition of registration that a security registered under this chapter be sold only on a specified form of subscription or sale contract and that a signed or conformed copy of each contract be filed under this chapter or preserved for a period specified by the rule or order, which may not be longer than 5 years. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

8. Effective period. Except while a stop order is in effect under section 16306 , a registration statement is effective for one year after its effective date or for any longer period designated in an order under this chapter during which the security is being offered or distributed in a nonexempted transaction by or for the account of the issuer or other person on whose behalf the offering is being made or by an underwriter or broker-dealer that is still offering part of an unsold allotment or subscription taken as a participant in the distribution. For the purposes of a nonissuer transaction, all outstanding securities of the same class identified in the registration statement as a security registered under this chapter are considered to be registered while the registration statement is effective. If any securities of the same class are outstanding, a registration statement may not be withdrawn until one year after its effective date. A registration statement may be withdrawn only with the approval of the administrator. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

9. Periodic reports. While a registration statement is effective, a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may require the person that filed the registration statement to file reports, not more often than quarterly, to keep the information or other record in the registration statement reasonably current and to disclose the progress of the offering. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

10. Posteffective amendments. A registration statement may be amended after its effective date. The posteffective amendment becomes effective when the administrator so orders. If a posteffective amendment is made to increase the number of securities specified to be offered or sold, the person filing the amendment shall pay a nonrefundable registration fee of $300. A posteffective amendment relates back to the date of the offering of the additional securities being registered if, within one year after the date of the sale, the amendment is filed and the additional registration fee is paid. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

11. 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. § 13786-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13786-C
32 §13786-C. Dispensing of prescription of opioid medication; immunity
Status: in_force

A pharmacist who dispenses opioid medication in good faith is immune from any civil liability that might otherwise result from dispensing medication in excess of the limit established in section 2210, subsection 1, paragraphs A and B ; section 2600‑C, subsection 1, paragraphs A and B ; section 3300‑F, subsection 1, paragraphs A and B ; section 3657, subsection 1, paragraphs A and B ; or section 18308, subsection 1, paragraphs A and B , if the medication was dispensed in accordance with a prescription issued by a practitioner. In a proceeding regarding immunity from liability, there is a rebuttable presumption of good faith. [PL 2015, c. 488, §31 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 93-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 93-C
32 §93-C. Liability insurance
Status: in_force

1. Procurement of coverage. An ambulance service may not be required to procure liability insurance coverage that exceeds the liability limits specified in Title 14, sections 8104‑D and 8105 while acting as an emergency medical service as defined in Title 14, section 8102, subsection 1‑A . [PL 2005, c. 398, §2 (NEW).]

2. Coverage required by insurer. An insurer providing insurance to an ambulance service may not require coverage that exceeds the liability limits specified in subsection 1 . [PL 2005, c. 398, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13842 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13842
32 §13842. Qualifications
Status: in_force

In order to enter into a collaborative practice agreement with a practitioner under this subchapter, a pharmacist must: [PL 2013, c. 308, §4 (NEW).]

1. License. Hold a valid unrestricted pharmacist license in this State; [PL 2013, c. 308, §4 (NEW).]

2. Training. Submit evidence acceptable to the board that the pharmacist: A. Possesses certification from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or successor organization or has completed an accredited residency program. If the residency program is not in the area of practice covered by the agreement, the pharmacist must complete a continuing education certificate program of at least 15 hours of continuing education in each clinical area of practice covered by the agreement; [PL 2013, c. 308, §4 (NEW).] B. Has graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education, has 2 years of professional experience and has completed a continuing education certificate program of at least 15 hours of continuing education in each clinical area of practice covered by the agreement; or [PL 2013, c. 308, §4 (NEW).] C. Has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education, has 3 years of professional experience and has completed a continuing education certificate program of at least 15 hours of continuing education in each clinical area of practice covered by the agreement. [PL 2013, c. 308, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 308, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1304 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1304
32 §1304. Removal
Status: in_force

The Governor may remove a member of the board for cause. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §104 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4322 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 64 / Section 4322
32 §4322. Safety standards
Status: in_force

The department shall establish sterilization, sanitation and safety standards for persons engaged in the business of body piercing. The standards must be directed at establishment and maintenance of sterile conditions and safe disposal of instruments. The standards may be modified as appropriate to protect consumers from transmission of contagious diseases through cross-contamination of instruments and supplies. The standards must be adopted by the department by November 1, 1997. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 228 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 228
32 §228. Penalties
Status: in_force

A person who violates section 220, subsection 1 or 2 or section 220‑B, subsection 1 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §25 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12524 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12524
32 §12524. Public health authority and responsibility
Status: in_force

A naturopathic doctor is a licensed doctor and has the same authority and responsibility as other licensed doctors regarding public health laws, reportable disease and conditions, communicable disease control and prevention, recording of vital statistics, health and physical examinations and local boards of health, except that this authority is limited to activity consistent with the scope of practice authorized by this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9404 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 93 / Section 9404
32 §9404. License requirement; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. No person may act as a security guard without first obtaining from the commissioner a license to be a contract security company. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

2. This section does not apply to the following: A. Any proprietary security organization or any employee thereof; [PL 1987, c. 170, §6 (AMD).] B. Any person employed by a person possessing a valid license to be a contract security company; [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] C. Any person possessing a valid contract security company license granted under any prior existing provision of law of this State, provided that upon expiration of that license the person shall be governed by this section. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7371 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7371
32 §7371. Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board
Status: in_force

1. Establishment; advise commissioner. The Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 74‑H , shall act as an advisory board to the commissioner on issues relating to the licensing and regulation of polygraph examiners. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

2. Members. The board consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor as follows: A. Two polygraph examiners, each of whom is a polygraph examiner for a state, county or municipal law enforcement agency; [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] B. Two polygraph examiners who are polygraph examiners in a commercial field; and [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] C. One member who represents the public. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

3. Residency. A member of the board must have been a resident of this State for at least 2 years immediately preceding the date of appointment. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

4. Active engagement. Except for the member of the board who represents the public, a member of the board must be actively engaged as a polygraph examiner on the date of appointment to the board. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

5. Employment. No 2 board members may be employed by the same employer. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

6. Meetings. The board shall meet as needed, but at least twice annually. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

7. Terms. Board members serve 3-year terms. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

8. Vacancies. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the Governor shall appoint a successor to fill the unexpired term. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

9. Chair. The board shall select from among its members a chair to serve for a 2-year term. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

10. Powers and duties. The board shall: A. Advise the commissioner on proposed rules; [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] B. At the request of the commissioner, review written examinations for polygraph examiner license applicants and provide advice regarding polygraph examiner internship requirements; [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] C. At the request of the commissioner, provide advice on granting, suspending and revoking the licenses of polygraph examiners; [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] D. Propose standards governing the conduct of persons licensed under this chapter, which may be incorporated by reference into rules adopted by the commissioner; and [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] E. At the request of the commissioner, provide advice and information on any matters the commissioner determines appropriate or necessary to administer this chapter. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 2561 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2561
32 §2561. Membership; qualifications; tenure; vacancies
Status: in_force

The Board of Osteopathic Licensure, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 29 , and in this chapter called the "board," consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor. Members must be residents of this State. Six members must be graduates of a school or college of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association and must have been, at the time of appointment, actively engaged in the practice of the profession of osteopathic medicine in the State for a continuous period of at least 5 years preceding their appointment to the board. Two members must be physician associates licensed under this chapter who have been actively engaged in the profession of physician associate in this State for at least 5 years preceding appointment to the board. Three members must be public members. Consumer groups may submit nominations to the Governor for the members to be appointed to represent the interest of consumers. A full term of appointment is for 5 years. Appointment of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . A member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §115 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 7388 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7388
32 §7388. Refusal; suspension; revocation; disciplinary action; grounds
Status: in_force

The commissioner may deny a license, refuse to renew a license, suspend or revoke a license or impose disciplinary or probationary conditions, fines or costs of hearing and investigation on a polygraph examiner or intern, as well as issue a written warning, for: [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

1. Violation of chapter or rule. A violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the commissioner; [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

2. Violation of standards of acceptable professional conduct. A violation of the standards of acceptable professional conduct adopted by rule by the commissioner; or [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

3. Cause for refusal. The commission of an act that would have been cause for refusal to issue a license had the act occurred and been known to the commissioner at the time of issuance of a license. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

A decision to deny, revoke or suspend a license or to impose disciplinary action of any kind under this chapter may be appealed pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 213 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 213
32 §213. 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 must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18557 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 147 / Section 18557
32 §18557. Active duty military personnel or their spouses
Status: in_force

Active duty military personnel, or their spouses, must designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a home state, the individual may only change the home state through application for licensure in the new state or through the process outlined in section 18556 . [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13172 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13172
32 §13172. Original application
Status: in_force

Each applicant for an original agency license shall submit an application, signed by the authorized agency official, together with the fee as set under section 13007 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §16 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18201 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18201
32 §18201. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

3. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

4. Land surveying. "Land surveying" means any service or work involving the application of special knowledge of the rules of evidence and boundary laws, principles of mathematics and the related physical and applied sciences for measuring and locating lines, angles, elevations and natural and man-made features in the air, on the surface of the earth, within underground workings and on the beds of bodies of water. This service or work is for the purposes of determining areas and volumes, for the monumenting of property boundaries and for the platting and layout of lands and subdivisions of land, including topography, alignment and grades of streets and for the preparation and perpetuation of maps, record plats, field note records and property descriptions that represent these surveys. A person practices or offers to practice land surveying within the meaning and intent of this chapter if that person engages in land surveying or by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card or in any other way makes a representation that the person is a professional land surveyor or makes a representation that the person is able to perform or does perform any land surveying service or work or any other service designated by the practitioner that is recognized as land surveying. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

5. Land surveyor-in-training. "Land surveyor-in-training" means a person licensed under this chapter to practice land surveying under the responsible charge of a professional land surveyor. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

6. Person. "Person" means an individual. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

7. Professional land surveyor. "Professional land surveyor" means a person licensed under this chapter to practice land surveying. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

8. Responsible charge. "Responsible charge" means direct control and personal supervision of land surveying. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 12278 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12278
32 §12278. Single act evidence of practice
Status: in_force

In any action brought under section 12273‑A or 12277 or Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A , evidence from the commission of a single act prohibited by this chapter is sufficient to justify a penalty, injunction, restraining order or conviction, respectively, without evidence of a general course of conduct. [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13771 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13771
32 §13771. Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Third-party Prescription Program Act." [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2596 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2596
32 §2596. Review committee member immunity
Status: in_force

A physician licensed under this chapter who is a member of a utilization review committee or a peer review committee that is a requirement of accreditation by the American Osteopathic Association or is established and operated under the auspices of the physician's respective state or county professional society or the Board of Osteopathic Licensure is immune from civil liability for undertaking or failing to undertake an act within the scope of the function of the committee. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §189 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18227 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18227
32 §18227. Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction
Status: in_force

An applicant who is licensed, in good standing, under the laws of another jurisdiction may qualify for licensure under this chapter by submitting evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has met all of the qualifications for licensure equivalent to those set forth by this chapter for that level of licensure. The applicant may be required to take examinations as the board determines necessary to determine the applicant's qualifications. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 1752 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 27 / Section 1752
32 §1752. Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate this chapter, or shall neglect or refuse to comply with the provisions thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 for the first offense, and by a fine of not more than $200 for each subsequent offense.
32 M.R.S. § 14035 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124 / Section 14035
32 §14035. Certified general real property appraiser
Status: in_force

1. Scope of license. A certified general real property appraiser license entitles the holder to appraise all types of real property. [PL 2005, c. 518, §6 (NEW).]

2. Professional qualifications. An applicant for a certified general 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 14035‑A , an applicant must meet the requirements specified in rules adopted by the appraiser qualifications board. A. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §1 (RP).] B. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §1 (RP).] C. [PL 2013, c. 547, §5 (RP); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).] D. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §1 (RP).] [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).]

3. Effective date. [PL 2013, c. 547, §6 (RP); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 4251 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63 / Section 4251
32 §4251. Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Department of Health and Human Services is authorized and empowered to make necessary rules and regulations governing the application of tattoos upon the bodies of human beings. [PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 11311 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11311
32 §11311. Judicial review of orders
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by a final order of the administrator may obtain review of the order in the Kennebec County Superior Court by filing a petition in accordance with Title 5, section 11001 , and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80C. [PL 1989, c. 542, §84 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6138 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6138
32 §6138. Limitations
Status: in_force

1. Endorsement. Before a registrant may deposit, with any financial institution, a payment instrument that is cashed by a registrant, the item must be endorsed with the actual name under which the registrant is doing business. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Compliance with state and federal law. Registrants must comply with all the laws of this State and any federal laws. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Display of certificate of registration. The administrator may require each check cashing business and foreign currency exchange business to display its registration certificate in its place of business. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Prohibited activities. A check cashing business may not: A. Charge fees, except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, in excess of 5% of the face amount of the payment instrument, or 6% without the provision of identification, or $5, whichever is greater; [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Charge fees in excess of 3% of the face amount of the payment instrument, or 4% without the provision of identification, or $5, whichever is greater, if the payment instrument is the payment of any kind of state public assistance or federal social security benefit payable to the bearer of the payment instrument; [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Charge fees for personal checks or money orders in excess of 10% of the face amount of those payment instruments, or $5, whichever is greater; [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. Cash or advance any money on a postdated check; [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] E. Agree to hold a check or draft for later deposit; [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] F. Issue any check or draft without concurrently receiving the full principal amount in cash or its equivalent; or [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] G. Engage in any false or misleading advertising. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14508 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14508
32 §14508. Renewal application
Status: in_force

An annual renewal application must be filed by the seller on October 31st or at such other times as the department designates. The renewal application must include changes or additions to the information required by section 14507 . The renewal application must be accompanied by the renewal fee as set under section 14509 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §5 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 16527 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16527
32 §16527. Final order overturned; recovery of restitution assistance
Status: in_force

If an award of restitution in a final order is overturned on appeal after restitution assistance under this subchapter has been paid, the administrator in the administrator's discretion may recover the restitution assistance from the claimant by order or may request that the Attorney General bring a civil action to recover the restitution assistance. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4172 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 62 / Section 4172
32 §4172. Classification
Status: in_force

The department shall establish the classifications for all wastewater treatment plants with due regard to the size, type, character of wastewater to be treated and other physical conditions affecting those treatment plants and shall specify whether each classification requires the employment of an operator and the qualifications the operator must have to successfully manage and supervise the operation of those facilities so as to protect the public health or prevent nuisance conditions or unlawful conditions. A wastewater treatment plant required by its classification to employ an operator may employ more than one operator but must designate one operator as the operator in responsible charge for the facility. [PL 2021, c. 173, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14045 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124-A / Section 14045
32 §14045. Fees
Status: in_force

1. Fee established by rule. 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 $450 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

2. National registry fees. The board may collect from an applicant for licensure under this chapter and from a licensee and remit to the appropriate agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government any additional fees required to provide appraisal management services in connection with federally related transactions. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]
32 M.R.S. § 7364 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7364
32 §7364. Limitations on uses in employment
Status: in_force

1. Preemployment screening. An employer may not, directly or indirectly, require, request or suggest that an applicant for employment submit to a polygraph examination as a condition of obtaining employment or administer or cause to be administered to an applicant such an examination or use or refer to the results of such an examination for hiring purposes. For purposes of this subsection, "employer" includes an employment agency and "applicant" includes a person seeking to use an employment agency's services. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

2. Current employees. An employer may not, directly or indirectly, require, request or suggest that an employee submit to a polygraph examination as a condition of continued employment or administer or cause to be administered to an employee such an examination or use or refer to the results of such an examination for employment purposes. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

3. Exception. This section does not apply to employees of or applicants for employment with law enforcement agencies or county and regional communications centers. As used in this subsection, "county and regional communications centers" means publicly owned and publicly operated entities that dispatch emergency services, but does not include dispatch centers that dispatch only fire services or emergency medical services and does not include an entity operated by or under the control of a law enforcement agency. [PL 2021, c. 574, §1 (AMD).]

4. Voluntary request. This section does not prohibit an employee from voluntarily requesting a polygraph examination in connection with employment or an employer from using or referring to the results of any examination so requested, except that the results of that examination may not be used against the employee by the employer for any purpose, the employer must give the employee a copy of this chapter when the employee requests the examination and the examination must be recorded or a witness of the employee's choice must be present during the examination, or both, as the employee requests. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 2562 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2562
32 §2562. Meetings; organizations; duties; powers
Status: in_force

The board shall hold regular monthly meetings and any additional special meetings at a time and place the chair may designate. The board shall elect one of its members as chair annually and one of its members as secretary-treasurer, to hold office at the pleasure of the board. The secretary-treasurer shall ensure proper management of the board's finances. Special meetings may be called at the pleasure of the chair and in case of the death or inability of the chair, the secretary-treasurer may call special meetings. The board shall cause a seal of suitable inscription to be procured and affixed to papers that may require the seal, shall keep a correct record of its proceedings and has power to make rules, not inconsistent with this chapter, it considers necessary for the successful enforcement of its authority and the performance of its duties. As part of the biennial relicensure process, the board shall prepare and distribute to each licensed osteopathic physician practicing in the State a copy of its code of ethics and current rules relative to continuing medical education. The chair and the secretary-treasurer may administer oaths in matters connected with the duties of the board. The records of the board must include a report of all money received and disbursed by the board and a list of all applicants for licenses, including the name and location of the school or college of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association that granted the degree to each applicant and whether the applicant was granted or denied a license. These records, or duplicates, must always be open to inspection in the office of the Secretary of State during regular office hours. Four members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. [PL 2025, c. 220, §1 (AMD).]

Each member of the board is entitled to compensation according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379 . All requisitions for payment of money must be signed by the chair and the secretary-treasurer of the board. If the fees to be collected under the provisions of this chapter are insufficient to pay the salaries and expenses provided by this section, the members of the board are entitled to only a pro rata payment for salary in years in which the fees are insufficient. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §170 (AMD).]

The board has the duty and the power to annually determine the salary of the secretary-treasurer, not to exceed $6,000. The board has the power to employ, fix the salary of and prescribe the duties of other personnel as the board considers necessary. The board shall utilize the consumer assistant position as provided in section 3269, subsection 15 . The functions and expense of the consumer assistant position must be shared on a pro rata basis with the Board of Licensure in Medicine. [PL 1997, c. 680, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

The board may set reasonable fees for services, such as providing license certifications and verifications, providing copies of laws and rules and providing copies of documents. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §170 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12511 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12511
32 §12511. Licensure
Status: in_force

1. Licensure required. A person may not practice acupuncture or profess to be practicing as an acupuncturist in this State unless that person holds a current and valid license from the board, except that a student of acupuncture who has completed at least one year of full-time study in a board-approved acupuncture school may practice acupuncture in a board-approved internship program. The student must be supervised, as defined by rule, by an instructor who is a licensed acupuncturist in this State and be identified as an acupuncture intern when in a clinical setting. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §6 (AMD).]

2. Exception. This chapter does not apply to any person who is licensed to practice any healing art or science and who is practicing acupuncture in the course of that practice and within the scope of that license. [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4908 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 73 / Section 4908
32 §4908. Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The board may adopt, amend or repeal rules and regulations, pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II , to carry out this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations relating to professional conduct in accordance with the policy of this chapter. [PL 1979, c. 300, §3 (RPR).]

1. Register. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §6 (RP).]

2. Reports. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §7 (RP).]

3. Employees. [PL 1995, c. 397, §69 (RP).]

4. Liaison. The board shall establish relations with bodies that regulate the practice of geology and the practice of soil science, or closely related disciplines, or that certify or license geologists or soil scientists in other states, and may establish relations with such bodies in other countries for the purposes of achieving uniformly high professional standards and mutual recognition of certification and licensure. [PL 2019, c. 285, §10 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11032 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11032
32 §11032. Bond
Status: in_force

The administrator shall require each licensee to file and maintain in force a surety bond, in a form prescribed by and acceptable to the administrator and in such sum as the administrator may deem reasonably necessary, to safeguard the interests of the public. The terms of the bond must run concurrent with the period of time during which the license will be in effect. The bond may be cancelled by the surety on the bond by giving 30 days' notice to the administrator, but the cancellation may not in any manner affect the liability of the surety as to anything occurring prior to the cancellation. [PL 1997, c. 727, Pt. B, §22 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7001-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7001-A
32 §7001-A. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 736, §2 (NEW).]

1. Accredited educational institution. An "accredited educational institution" is an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or its successor or other organization approved by the board. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §1 (AMD).]

2. Board. "Board" is the State Board of Social Worker Licensure. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]

3. Certified social worker - independent practice. A "certified social worker - independent practice" is a person who was licensed as a certified social worker and permitted to engage in the independent practice of social work pursuant to section 7052 , before January 1, 1985. [PL 1985, c. 736, §2 (NEW).]

4. Clinical setting. A "clinical setting" is a setting where mental disorders are evaluated, prevented, diagnosed and treated using psychosocial evaluation. [PL 1985, c. 736, §2 (NEW).]

5. Consultation. "Consultation" is regularly scheduled face-to-face case discussion and evaluation focusing on raw data, goals and objectives from the social worker's practice. [PL 1985, c. 736, §2 (NEW).]

6. Licensed clinical social worker. A "licensed clinical social worker" is a person who has received a license as a clinical social worker from the board. [PL 1985, c. 736, §2 (NEW).]

7. Licensed master social worker. A "licensed master social worker" is a person who has received a license as a master social worker from the board. [PL 1985, c. 736, §2 (NEW).]

8. Licensed social worker. A "licensed social worker" is a person who has received a license as a licensed social worker from the board. In accordance with the provisions of section 7053, subsection 3‑B , "licensed social worker" includes a person who has received a conditional license as a licensed social worker. [PL 2003, c. 429, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 429, §7 (AFF).]

9. Private practice. "Private practice" is practicing social work on a self-employed basis. [PL 1985, c. 736, §2 (NEW).]

10. Psychosocial evaluation. "Psychosocial evaluation" includes the determination and examination by social workers of the psychosocial situation of an individual or group related to interpersonal and intrapersonal stress, family background, family interaction, living arrangements and socioeconomic problems and treatment, evaluation, plans and goals, including the diagnosis of mental illness and emotional disorders for the purpose of treatment and therapeutic intervention, but excluding the treatment of any illness by organic therapy, to the extent permitted by the licensure provision of this chapter. In the process of making a diagnosis and formulating a treatment plan for mental illness or emotional disorder, the social worker shall comply with rules adopted by the board. The board shall define standards by rule, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , for implementation of this subsection. [PL 2023, c. 315, §1 (AMD).]

11. Social work. "Social work" means engaging in psychosocial evaluation and intervention, including therapy, to the extent permitted by the licensure provisions of this chapter, to effect a change in the feelings, attitudes and behavior of a client, whether an individual, group or community. "Social work" also means engaging in community organization, social planning, administration and research. [PL 1985, c. 736, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17311 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17311
32 §17311. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors
Status: in_force

An individual licensed under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor. [PL 2019, c. 165, §36 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12543 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12543
32 §12543. Disciplinary actions
Status: in_force

1. 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 . [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

2. Consultation. In any disciplinary actions involving consultation between midwives and physicians, informed consent, transport, transfer of care, scope of practice, drug formulary or standards of care, the board shall act in consultation with the Board of Licensure in Medicine but is not bound by that board's recommendations. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

3. Reinstatement after revocation. 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 the application for reinstatement and hold a hearing to consider reinstatement. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 218 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 218
32 §218. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §9 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 9912 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104 / Section 9912
32 §9912. Reciprocity
Status: in_force

The board may, in its discretion, grant a license under this chapter to an individual licensed in another state if it determines that the requirements or standards for licensure in that state are equivalent to, or greater than, those established by this chapter. The board may not require an individual licensed in another state to meet requirements or standards for licensure in the State that are more stringent than requirements or standards for licensure imposed on in-state applicants. [PL 1995, c. 402, Pt. A, §35 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3276 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3276
32 §3276. Temporary licensure
Status: in_force

A physician who is qualified under section 3275 may, without examination, be granted a temporary license for a period not to exceed one year when the board determines that this action is necessary in order to provide relief for local or national emergencies or for situations in which the number of physicians is insufficient to supply adequate medical services or for the purpose of permitting the physician to serve as locum tenens for another physician who is licensed to practice medicine in this State. The fee for this temporary license may not be more than $400. [PL 2003, c. 601, §5 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18322 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18322
32 §18322. Board membership
Status: in_force

1. Membership; terms; removal. The board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor as follows: A. Five dentists. Each dentist member must hold a valid dental license under this chapter and must have been in the actual practice of dentistry in this State for at least 10 years immediately preceding appointment. A dentist is not eligible to serve as a member of the board while employing a dental hygienist or a denturist who is a member of the board; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] B. Two dental hygienists. Each dental hygienist member must hold a valid dental hygiene license under this chapter and must have practiced in the State for at least 6 years immediately preceding appointment. A dental hygienist is not eligible to serve as a member of the board while employed by a dentist who is a member of the board; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] C. One denturist. The denturist member must hold a valid denturist license under this chapter and must have practiced in the State for at least 6 years immediately preceding appointment. A denturist is not eligible to serve as a member of the board while employed by a dentist who is a member of the board; and [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] D. One public member. The public member must be a person who has no financial interest in the dental profession and has never been licensed, certified or given a permit in this or any other state for the dental profession. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] The Governor may accept nominations from professional associations and from other organizations and individuals. A member of the board must be a legal resident of the State. A person who has been convicted of a violation of the provisions of this Act or any prior dental practice act, or who has been convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year's imprisonment, is not eligible for appointment to the board. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

2. Terms. Terms of the members of the board are for 5 years. A person who has served 10 years or more on a dental examining board in this State is not eligible for appointment to the board. A member may be removed by the Governor for cause. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

3. Quorum; chair; vice-chair. [PL 2023, c. 17, Pt. P, §9 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 4700 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-B / Section 4700
32 §4700. Remedies
Status: in_force

1. Violation. Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a violation of Unfair Trade Practices, Title 5, chapter 10 . [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]

2. Class D crime. An intentional violation of this chapter shall be a Class D crime. [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]

3. Temporary restraining order. Upon application by the Attorney General, the Superior Court shall issue a temporary restraining order, under Unfair Trade Practices, Title 5, section 209 , enjoining any business opportunity seller who has committed an act prohibited by section 4699, subsection 1, paragraph A , B or C , from engaging in any conduct relating to the sale, offering for sale or promotion of business opportunities in this State until such time as the seller satisfies the court that it has complied with the provisions of this chapter. The Superior Court shall grant such a temporary restraining order without requiring a showing of immediate and irreparable harm or injury. [PL 1991, c. 210, §8 (AMD).]

4. Administrative orders; rules; forms. The Securities Administrator may make, amend and rescind rules, forms and orders as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including rules and forms governing disclosure documents, applications and reports and defining any terms, whether or not used in this chapter insofar as the definitions are not inconsistent with this chapter. For the purpose of rules and forms, the Securities Administrator may classify business opportunities, persons and matters within his jurisdiction and prescribe different requirements for different classes. [PL 1989, c. 542, §4 (AMD).]

5. Cease and desist orders. Whenever it appears to the Securities Administrator that any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter or any rule or order under this chapter, the Securities Administrator may issue an order directing the person to cease and desist from continuing the act or practice. Any person named in a cease and desist order issued by the Securities Administrator may, within 30 days after receipt of the order, file a written request for a hearing with the Securities Administrator. If the Securities Administrator does not receive a written request for a hearing within the time specified, the cease and desist order will become permanent and the person named in the order will be deemed to have waived all rights to a hearing. [PL 1989, c. 542, §4 (AMD).]

6. Rescission; surety bond. Any person who violates this chapter or any rule or order under this chapter, is liable to the purchaser who may sue either at law or in equity for rescission, for recovery of all money or other valuable consideration paid for the business opportunity and for actual damages, together with interest at the legal rate from the date of sale, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. The purchaser may sue the surety of the bond, either at law or in equity to recover all money or other valuable consideration paid for the business opportunity and actual damages, together with interest at the legal rate from the date of sale, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs for any violation of this chapter, of any rule or order under this chapter committed by a seller or for any breaches of any business opportunity contract or for any fraudulent practices or unlawful representation, whether or not by way of advertising, perpetrated by a seller in connection with the offer or sale of any business opportunity. The liability of the surety shall not exceed the amount of the bond. [PL 1985, c. 597, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16105 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16105
32 §16105. Electronic records and signatures
Status: in_force

This chapter modifies, limits and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, but does not modify, limit or supersede Section 101(c) of that Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7001(c) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7003(b). This chapter authorizes the filing of records and signatures, when specified by provisions of this chapter or by a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, in a manner consistent with Section 104(a) of that Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7004(a). Rules adopted under 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. § 8110-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8110-B
32 §8110-B. Sponsorship of investigative assistant
Status: in_force

1. Supervision and documentation of investigative assistant's activities. The sponsoring professional investigator is responsible for overseeing and documenting the activities of the investigative assistant under the sponsoring professional investigator's supervision, including: A. Keeping a record of all 1,200 training hours, including hours worked on specific activities performed by the investigative assistant; and [PL 2011, c. 366, §42 (NEW).] B. Providing specific training in areas determined by the chief by rule. [PL 2011, c. 366, §42 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 366, §42 (NEW).]

2. Distribute materials. The holder of an investigative assistant's license may not obtain or distribute any materials, such as a business card, letterhead, invoice or brochure, in any name other than that of the sponsoring professional investigator. [PL 2011, c. 366, §42 (NEW).]

3. Termination of investigative assistant. A duly licensed professional investigator who terminates the sponsorship of a licensed investigative assistant must notify the chief of the termination immediately. The notification must be in writing and contain the cause of the termination. The chief shall immediately notify the investigative assistant that the investigative assistant must cease all licensed activity. [PL 2011, c. 366, §42 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13724 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13724
32 §13724. Fees
Status: in_force

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes in accordance with this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2019, c. 536, §3 (NEW).]

1. General fees. Except as provided in subsection 2 , the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $325. [PL 2019, c. 536, §3 (NEW).]

2. Manufacturer of an opioid medication fee. The fee for a manufacturer of an opioid medication is $55,000. This subsection does not apply to a manufacturer of an opioid medication if all of that manufacturer's opioid medications are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use only in veterinary medicine. [PL 2019, c. 536, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13815 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13815
32 §13815. Authorization
Status: in_force

1. Rules for dispensing naloxone hydrochloride. [PL 2017, c. 364, §6 (RP).]

2. Rules for prescribing and dispensing naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid overdose-reversing medication. The board by rule shall establish standards for authorizing pharmacists to prescribe and dispense naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid overdose-reversing medication in accordance with Title 22, section 2353, subsection 2, paragraphs A‑1 and C‑1 . The rules must establish adequate training requirements and protocols for prescribing and dispensing naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid overdose-reversing medication when there is no prescription drug order, standing order or collaborative practice agreement authorizing naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid overdose-reversing medication to be dispensed to the intended recipient. Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . A pharmacist authorized by the board pursuant to this subsection to prescribe and dispense naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid overdose-reversing medication may prescribe and dispense naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid overdose-reversing medication in accordance with Title 22, section 2353, subsection 2, paragraphs A‑1 and C‑1 . An opioid overdose-reversing medication referenced in this subsection must be approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. [PL 2023, c. 161, §8 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2597 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2597
32 §2597. Saving clause
Status: in_force

This chapter shall have no application to the licensing or practice of allopathic physicians, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, veterinarians, podiatrists or nurses. [PL 1973, c. 374, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13722 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13722
32 §13722. Medications, drugs, devices and other materials
Status: in_force

1. Responsibility. The board has the following responsibilities in regard to medications, drugs, devices and other materials used in this State in the diagnosis, mitigation and treatment or prevention of injury, illness and disease. The board shall: A. Promulgate rules concerning the sale and dispensing of medications, drugs, devices and other materials, including the right to seize any such drugs, devices and other materials found to be detrimental to the public health and welfare by the board after appropriate hearing as required under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 ; [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] B. Establish the specifications of minimum professional and technical equipment, environment, supplies and procedure for the compounding, dispensing or administering of medications, drugs, devices and other materials within the practice of pharmacy; [PL 2021, c. 146, §3 (AMD).] B-1. Establish standards for the use, maintenance and supervision of automated pharmacy systems; [PL 2021, c. 289, §5 (AMD).] B-2. Establish the terms and conditions for compounding drugs for veterinarian office use by rule, including, at a minimum: (1) Requirements and specifications of minimum professional and technical equipment, environments, supplies and procedures and quality assurance requirements; (2) Labeling requirements; (3) Limits on the supply for administration to the veterinarian's patient and the supply for dispensing to the veterinarian's client; (4) Record-keeping requirements; and (5) Procedures for notifications regarding defective drug products and adverse events. Compounding drugs for veterinarian office use is not permitted until rules are adopted by the board pursuant to this paragraph. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A ; [PL 2021, c. 289, §6 (NEW).] C. Assure that standards for purity and quality of medications, drugs, devices and other materials within the practice of pharmacy are met; [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] D. Issue and renew licenses for purposes of ascertaining those persons engaged in the manufacture and distribution of drugs; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §9 (AMD).] E. Promulgate rules concerning the sale and the dispensing of any exempt narcotic preparation. An "exempt narcotic preparation" means any medicinal preparation that contains in 30 milliliters or, if a solid or semisolid preparation, in 30 grams: (1) Not more than 130 milligrams of opium; (2) Not more than 15 milligrams of morphine or any of its salts; (3) Not more than 65 milligrams of codeine or any of its salts; (4) Not more than 30 milligrams of dihydrocodeine or any of its salts; or (5) Not more than one of the drugs named in subparagraphs (1) to (4). A record shall be kept of the sale of exempt narcotic preparations. The record must contain the date of sale, signature and address of the purchaser, name of the preparation, purpose for which purchased and signature of the person making the sale; and [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] F. After notice and hearing, designate as potent medicinal substances any compounds of barbituric acid, amphetamines or any other central nervous system stimulants or depressants, psychic energizers or any other drugs having a tendency to depress or stimulate which are likely to be injurious to health if improperly used. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 146, §3 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 289, §§5, 6 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6079 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6079
32 §6079. Administrative authority
Status: in_force

The administrator has the authority to administer, interpret and enforce this Act, to adopt rules implementing this Act and to recover the cost of administering and enforcing this Act by imposing and collecting proportionate and equitable fees associated with applications, examinations, investigations and other actions required to achieve the purposes of this Act. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1256 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1256
32 §1256. Violations; penalties; injunction
Status: in_force

A person who practices or offers to practice the profession of engineering in this State without being licensed or exempted in accordance with this chapter, or a person presenting or attempting to use the license or the seal of another, or a person who gives a false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to a member of the board in obtaining a license, or a person who falsely impersonates any other licensee of like or different name, or a person who attempts to use an expired or revoked license, or a person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter for which a penalty has not been prescribed commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $10,000 may be adjudged. [PL 2019, c. 375, §8 (AMD).]

The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin a person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether other administrative, civil or criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted. [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §95 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 1406 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 21 / Section 1406
32 §1406. Grave markers
Status: in_force

Any funeral establishment or person licensed under this chapter, when selling a grave marker to a consumer before the completion of the funeral of the person whose grave is to be marked, shall adhere to the sale requirements for funeral goods and services set forth in the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Industry Practices Rule, 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 453. Violation of this section is an unfair trade practice in violation of Title 5, section 207 . [PL 1989, c. 391 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4857 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4857
32 §4857. Removal
Status: in_force

Members of the board may be removed by the Governor for cause, after notice and hearing. [PL 1989, c. 450, §30 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18221 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18221
32 §18221. General qualifications
Status: in_force

An applicant for licensure under this chapter: [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

1. Application. Shall submit an application to the board together with the fee as set under section 18229 ; and [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]

2. Age. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 12512 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12512
32 §12512. Qualifications for acupuncturists
Status: in_force

The eligibility of an applicant for a license to practice acupuncture must be determined in accordance with the following. [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]

1. Eligibility. To be eligible to apply for a license to practice acupuncture, an applicant must: A. Be at least 21 years of age; and [RR 1995, c. 2, §80 (COR).] B. Have met requirements regarding education and experience as established by the board. These requirements must include the following: (1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, a license from the State to practice as a registered professional nurse or successful completion of the training program and any competency examination required by the Board of Licensure in Medicine to be qualified as a physician associate; (2) A minimum of 1,000 hours of classroom instruction in acupuncture and related subjects at an institution approved by the board; (3) A minimum of 300 hours of clinical experience in the field of acupuncture; and (4) Certification by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists and Oriental Medicine, or its successor or other organization approved by the board, or passage of a written examination approved by the board. [RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. B, §9 (COR).] [RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. B, §9 (COR).]

2. Endorsement. An applicant who holds a current valid license to practice acupuncture from another state with requirements for licensure at least equal to the requirements under this section must be issued a license by the board. [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]