32 M.R.S. § 9852 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 103 / Section 9852
32 §9852. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. [PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW).]

2. Dental radiographer. "Dental radiographer" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, whose duties include radiography of the maxilla, mandible and adjacent structures for diagnostic purposes and who is licensed under chapter 143 . [PL 2015, c. 429, §18 (AMD).]

3. Ionizing radiation. "Ionizing radiation" means gamma rays and x rays; alpha and beta particles, high-speed electrons, neutrons, protons and other nuclear particles; but not ultrasound, sound or radio waves, magnetic fields or visible, infrared or ultraviolet light. [PL 2005, c. 511, §1 (AMD).]

4. License. "License" means a certificate issued by the board authorizing the licensee to use radioactive materials or equipment emitting ionizing radiation on human beings for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes in accordance with the provisions of this Act. [PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW).]

4-A. Licensed physician. "Licensed physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in this State. [PL 2005, c. 511, §1 (NEW).]

5. Licensed practitioner. "Licensed practitioner" means a person licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, podiatry or osteopathy in this State. [PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW).]

6. Nuclear medicine technologist. "Nuclear medicine technologist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, who uses radionuclide agents on human beings for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. [PL 2005, c. 511, §1 (AMD).]

7. Nuclear medicine technology. "Nuclear medicine technology" means the use of radionuclides on human beings for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a licensed physician. The use of radionuclides on human beings for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes includes the use of dual imaging devices. For purposes of this subsection, "use" means all activities involved in the application of radioactive material. These activities include, but are not limited to, adjusting equipment settings, positioning the patient, positioning the equipment and positioning the image receptor. [PL 2005, c. 511, §1 (AMD).]

8. Radiation therapist. "Radiation therapist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, who applies ionizing radiation to human beings for therapeutic and simulation purposes, excluding the administration of radiopharmaceuticals. [PL 2005, c. 511, §1 (AMD).]

9. Radiation therapy technology. "Radiation therapy technology" means the use of ionizing radiation on human beings for therapeutic and simulation purposes, excluding the administration of radiopharmaceuticals, under the supervision of a licensed physician. For purposes of this subsection, "use" means all activities involved in the application of ionizing radiation. These activities include, but are not limited to, adjusting equipment settings, positioning the patient, positioning the equipment and positioning the image receptor. [PL 2005, c. 511, §1 (AMD).]

10. Radiographer. "Radiographer" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, who applies ionizing radiation to human beings for imaging purposes, excluding the administration of radiopharmaceuticals. [PL 2005, c. 511, §1 (AMD).]

11. Radiography. "Radiography" means the use of ionizing radiation on human beings for imaging purposes, excluding the administration of radiopharmaceuticals, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. For purposes of this subsection, "use" means all activities involved in the application of ionizing radiation. These activities include, but are not limited to, adjusting equipment settings, positioning the patient, positioning the equipment and positioning the image receptor. [PL 2005, c. 511, §1 (AMD).]

12. Radiologic technologist. "Radiologic technologist" means any person who is a radiographer, a radiation therapist or a nuclear medicine technologist licensed under this chapter. [PL 2005, c. 511, §1 (AMD).]

13. Radiologic technology. "Radiologic technology" means the use of a radioactive substance or equipment emitting ionizing radiation on human beings for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. [PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW).]

14. Radiological physicist. "Radiological physicist" means a person who has successfully completed education and training in medical radiological physics or one of the subspecialties of radiological physics. [PL 2005, c. 511, §1 (AMD).]

15. Radiologist. "Radiologist" means a physician, certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology, the British Royal College of Radiology or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, who is licensed in this State or who has completed or who is actively pursuing the course of training equivalent to the course of training required for admission to these boards. [PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW).]

16. Radiopharmaceutical. "Radiopharmaceutical" means a radioactive substance approved for administration to a patient to provide diagnostic information or deliver treatment for a specific disease. [PL 2005, c. 511, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3274 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3274
32 §3274. Licenses
Status: in_force

Each physician licensed under this chapter is entitled to receive a license under the seal of the board and signed by the chair and the secretary, which must be publicly displayed at the individual's principal place of practice, as long as this individual continues the practice of medicine. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §210 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12230 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12230
32 §12230. Application for licensure
Status: in_force

1. Licensure. The board shall issue a license as a certified public accountant to a person who submits the application required by the board, pays the fee as set under section 12203 and meets the qualifications set forth in section 12228 . [PL 2009, c. 242, §11 (NEW).]

2. Timeliness of application. A person who applies for an initial license more than 4 years after the person met the qualifications for licensure set forth in section 12228 must demonstrate completion of 40 hours of continuing professional education that meets the requirements of section 12233 during the year preceding application. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §116 (COR).]
32 M.R.S. § 6180 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80-A / Section 6180
32 §6180. Advertising
Status: in_force

1. False advertising. A debt management service provider may not engage in this State in false or misleading advertising concerning the terms and conditions of any services or assistance offered. [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).]

2. Dissemination; no liability. This section does not impose liability on the owner or personnel of any medium in which an advertisement appears or through which an advertisement is disseminated. [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1400 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 21 / Section 1400
32 §1400. Definitions
Status: in_force

When used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words shall have the following meanings: [PL 1967, c. 253, §1 (NEW).]

1. Advertisement. "Advertisement" means the publication, dissemination, circulation or placing before the public, or causing directly or indirectly to be made, published, disseminated or placed before the public any announcement or statement in a newspaper, magazine or other publication, or in the form of a book, notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, handbill, poster, bill, sign, placard, card, label or tag, or over any radio or television station. [PL 1967, c. 253, §1 (NEW).]

1-A. Board. "Board" means the State Board of Funeral Service. [PL 1983, c. 468, §3 (NEW).]

2. Burial. "Burial" includes interment in any form or cremation and the transportation of the human remains necessary therefor. [PL 1967, c. 253, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 210, §40 (AMD).]

2-A. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1989, c. 450, §12 (AMD).]

3. Funeral establishment. "Funeral establishment" means every place or premises devoted to or used in the care and preparation for the funeral and burial of human remains or maintained for the convenience of the bereaved for viewing or other services in connection with the human remains or as the office or place for carrying on the profession of funeral service. [PL 2001, c. 169, §1 (AMD).]

4. Funeral service profession. "Funeral service profession" means the aggregate of all funeral service licensees and their duties and responsibilities in connection with the funeral as an organized, purposeful, time limited, flexible, group centered response to death. [PL 1967, c. 253, §1 (NEW).]

4-A. Natural organic reduction. "Natural organic reduction" means the contained accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. [PL 2023, c. 676, §21 (NEW).]

4-B. Natural organic reduction facility. "Natural organic reduction facility" means a building or structure or a room or other space in a building or structure or real property where natural organic reduction is facilitated and occurs. [PL 2023, c. 676, §22 (NEW).]

5. Practice of funeral service. "Practice of funeral service" means the engagement of a person in the care or disposition of the human remains or in the practice of disinfecting and preparing by embalming or otherwise the human remains for the funeral service, transportation of human remains to the place of burial, cremation or natural organic reduction, or the practice of helping to meet the emotions and disposition of the bereaved or the practice of funeral directing or embalming as presently known, whether under these titles or designations or otherwise. "Practice of funeral service" also means making arrangements for funeral services or making financial arrangements for the rendering of such services. "Practice of funeral service" does not mean the ownership or operation of a cemetery, crematorium, natural organic reduction facility, mausoleum or columbarium or any other facility used for burial of human remains. "Practice of funeral service" does not include the transportation of human remains by an authorized person. "Practice of funeral service" does not include the manufacturing or selling of caskets or alternative containers. A license for the practice of funeral service as used in this chapter is the license given to a person who is engaged in the practice of funeral service as above defined. [PL 2023, c. 676, §23 (AMD).]

6. Practitioner trainee. "Practitioner trainee" means a person who is engaged in preparing to become licensed for the practice of funeral service under the personal supervision and instruction of a person duly licensed for the practice of funeral service, and who is duly registered as such and approved by the board. [PL 1983, c. 468, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3812 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3812
32 §3812. Unlicensed practice; exemptions
Status: in_force

An individual or organization may not profess to be or be presented to the public by any title incorporating the name "psychological," "psychologist" or "psychology," other than those so licensed by this chapter, except that any psychological scientist employed by a recognized research laboratory, college, university or state or federal agency may use the title conferred upon the scientist by the administration of such or equivalent laboratory, college, university or state or federal agency. Nothing in this section may be construed as permitting such persons to offer their service to any other persons or organizations as consultants or to accept remuneration for any psychological services other than that of their institutional salaries unless they have been licensed under this chapter. Visiting lecturers from recognized laboratories, colleges or universities are exempt from this section and may utilize their academic research title when presenting lectures to similar institutions or organizations. Students of psychology, psychological interns and other persons preparing for the profession of psychological examiner or psychologist under qualified supervision in recognized training institutions or facilities may be designated by such titles as "psychological intern", "psychological trainee" or others clearly indicating such training status. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Q, §2 (AMD).]

The use of occasional services of qualified consultant psychologists from another state or jurisdiction or the use of the services of organizations from another state or jurisdiction employing qualified psychologists does not constitute the unlawful practice of psychology. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Q, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3504 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 49 / Section 3504
32 §3504. Renewals
Status: in_force

A license expires on the date set by the commissioner pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4 for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A license may be renewed upon receipt of an application for renewal and payment of the renewal fee as set under section 3501‑B . [PL 2009, c. 241, Pt. C, §2 (RPR).]

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 3501‑B . Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date shall pay an additional late fee as set under section 3501‑B and is subject to all requirements governing new applications under this chapter, except that the board may in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination or other requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the board shall waive 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 has failed to renew the person's license because the person was on active duty in the United States Armed Forces; the waiver of examination may not be granted if the person served more than 4 years in the United States Armed Forces, except if the person is required by some mandatory provision to serve a longer period and the person submits satisfactory evidence to the board. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §8 (AMD).]

All journeyman-in-training licenses are issued for a single nonrenewable period of 4 years and are not subject to the requirements of this section. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §8 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 287 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 287
32 §287. Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person who violates section 285 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3551 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3551
32 §3551. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §229 (RPR).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §229 (NEW).]

2. License. "License" means authorization to practice podiatric medicine. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §229 (NEW).]

3. Podiatrist. "Podiatrist" means an individual currently licensed to practice podiatric medicine. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §229 (NEW).]

4. Practice of podiatric medicine. "Practice of podiatric medicine" means the diagnosis and treatment of maladies of the human foot and ankle by medical, surgical or mechanical means. "Practice of podiatric medicine" includes the performance of a history and physical on a podiatrist's preoperative patient and upon the patient's admission into a hospital or ambulatory surgical center. "Practice of podiatric medicine" includes the administration of local anesthesia in conjunction with the practice of podiatry. The use of general anesthesia is permitted in conjunction with the practice of podiatry when administered or supervised by a medical or osteopathic physician who assumes responsibility for the administration of that anesthesia to a patient being treated by a podiatrist. [PL 2017, c. 14, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 9418 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 93 / Section 9418
32 §9418. Confidentiality of application and information collected by the commissioner
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1 , all applications for a license to be a contract security company and any documents made a part of the application, refusals and any information of record collected by the commissioner during the process of ascertaining whether an applicant is of good moral character and meets the additional requirements of sections 9405 and 9411‑A , and all information of record collected by the commissioner during the process of ascertaining whether a natural person meets the requirements of section 9410‑A , are confidential. The applicant or natural person may waive this confidentiality by written notice to the commissioner. All proceedings relating to the issuance of a license to be a contract security company are not public proceedings under Title 1, chapter 13 , unless otherwise requested by the applicant. [PL 2025, c. 111, §11 (AMD).]

The commissioner or his designee shall make a permanent record of each license to be a contract security company in a suitable book or file kept for that purpose. The record shall include a copy of the license and shall be available for public inspection. Upon a specific request, the commissioner or his designee shall provide a list of names and current addresses of security guards employed by licensed contract security companies. [PL 1987, c. 170, §19 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18212 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18212
32 §18212. Rules
Status: in_force

The board may establish guidelines and rules by which this chapter is administered, including adopting a code of conduct and standards of practice. Except where otherwise indicated, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 12541 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12541
32 §12541. Informed consent to care
Status: in_force

In a format accepted by the board, a midwife licensed under this subchapter attending a birth at a home or freestanding birth center shall provide each client with and maintain a record of a signed informed consent to care form that describes the midwife's education and credentials, written practice guidelines, services provided, whether the midwife has professional liability insurance coverage, procedures and risks of birth in the client's chosen environment, components of the emergency plan and the address and telephone number of the board where complaints may be filed. The board shall establish by rule a form for this purpose. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16506 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16506
32 §16506. Misrepresentations concerning licensing, registration or exemption
Status: in_force

The filing of an application for licensing, registration, a registration statement, a notice filing under this chapter, the licensing of a person, the notice filing by a person or the registration of a security under this chapter does not constitute a finding by the administrator that a record filed under this chapter is true, complete and not misleading. The filing, licensing or registration or the availability of an exemption, exception, preemption or exclusion for a security or a transaction does not mean that the administrator has passed upon the merits or qualifications of, or recommended or given approval to, a person, security or transaction. It is unlawful to make or cause to be made to a purchaser, customer, client or prospective customer or client a representation inconsistent with this section. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-AA — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-AA
32 §6100-AA. Consent agreements
Status: in_force

The administrator may enter into a consent agreement at any time with a person to resolve a matter arising under this Act or a rule adopted or order issued under this Act. A consent agreement must be signed by the person to whom it is issued or by the person's authorized representative and must indicate agreement with the terms contained in the agreement. A consent agreement may contain a provision that it does not constitute an admission by a person that this Act or a rule adopted or order issued under this Act has been violated. A consent agreement may be entered into only with the consent of the applicant, licensee or registrant; the administrator; and the Attorney General. A remedy, penalty or fine that is otherwise available by law, even if only in the jurisdiction of the Superior Court, may be achieved by consent agreement, including long-term suspension and permanent revocation of a license and revocation of a designation of an authorized delegate. A consent agreement is not subject to review or appeal and may be modified only by a writing executed by all parties to the original consent agreement. A consent agreement is enforceable by an action in Superior Court. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18372 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18372
32 §18372. Dental radiographer
Status: in_force

1. Scope of practice. A licensed dental radiographer may practice dental radiography under the general supervision of a dentist or an independent practice dental hygienist. [PL 2017, c. 388, §16 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14503 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14503
32 §14503. Home repair services contract
Status: in_force

It is a violation of this subchapter if a contract for home repair services to be provided by a transient seller of home repair services fails to meet the written contract requirements, if applicable, of: [PL 2001, c. 324, §5 (AMD).]

1. Consumer solicitations or sales. The laws governing consumer solicitations or sales, sections 4661 to 4670 ; [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]

2. Transient sales. The laws governing transient sales, sections 14701 to 14716 ; [PL 2001, c. 324, §6 (AMD).]

3. Home solicitation sales. The laws governing home solicitation sales, Title 9‑A, sections 3‑501 to 3‑507 ; and [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]

4. Home construction contracts. The laws governing home construction contracts, Title 10, sections 1486 to 1490 . [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9863 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 103 / Section 9863
32 §9863. 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 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, §16 (NEW).] B. "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, §16 (NEW).] C. "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, §16 (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, §16 (NEW).] E. "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, §16 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §16 (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, §16 (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, §16 (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, §16 (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, §16 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13716 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13716
32 §13716. Organization
Status: in_force

1. Officers. The board shall elect from its members a president and other officers as it considers appropriate and necessary to conduct its business. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §5 (AMD).]

2. Terms of office. Officers elected by the board serve terms of one year commencing with the day of their elections. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §5 (AMD).]

3. Executive director. [PL 1995, c. 397, §108 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 18379 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18379
32 §18379. Sedation and general anesthesia permits
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt by rule the qualifications a dentist must have to obtain a permit from the board authorizing the administration of sedation and general anesthesia. The board shall also adopt the guidelines for such administration, including but not limited to practice setting requirements. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 64-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-B
32 §64-B. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. E, §4 (NEW).]

1. Habitual substance use. Habitual substance use that has resulted or is foreseeably likely to result in the licensee performing assigned services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients; [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §122 (AMD).]

2. Mental or physical condition. A professional diagnosis of a mental or physical condition that has resulted or may result in the licensee performing assigned services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients; or [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. E, §4 (NEW).]

3. False advertising. Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. E, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12274 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12274
32 §12274. Enforcement procedures; investigations
Status: in_force

1. Board; action. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §21 (RP).]

2. Review. The board may review the publicly available professional work of licensees on a general and random basis, without any requirement of a formal complaint or suspicion of impropriety on the part of any particular licensee. If, as a result of such review, the board discovers reasonable grounds for a more specific investigation, the board may proceed under section 12273‑A or Title 10, section 8003‑A . [PL 2009, c. 242, §25 (AMD).]

3. Discipline. In any case when the board renders a decision imposing discipline against a licensee, the board shall examine its records to determine whether the licensee holds a certificate or a license in any other state; and, if so, the board shall notify the board of accountancy of that other state of its decision by mail within 45 days of rendering the decision. The board may also furnish information relating to proceedings resulting in disciplinary action to other public authorities and to private professional organizations having a disciplinary interest in the licensee. [PL 2009, c. 242, §26 (AMD).]

4. Board; consideration. The board shall consider applications upon suspension, revocation or refusal to renew according to this subsection. A. In any case when the board has suspended or revoked a license or refused to renew a license, the person or firm affected may apply in writing to the board for relief. For good cause shown, the board may modify the suspension or reissue the license. [PL 2009, c. 242, §27 (AMD).] B. The board shall by rule specify the manner in which those applications must be made, the times within which they must be made and the circumstances in which hearings will be held. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §23 (AMD).] C. Before reissuing or terminating the suspension of a license under this section, and as a condition for reissuance or termination of suspension, the board may require the applicant to show successful completion of specified continuing professional education. The board may make the reinstatement of a license conditional and subject to satisfactory completion of a quality review conducted in such fashion as the board may specify. [PL 2009, c. 242, §28 (AMD).] [PL 2009, c. 242, §§27, 28 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 15230 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15230
32 §15230. Construction hoist operators; rules
Status: in_force

The director shall adopt rules regarding the proper operation of construction hoists and training requirements for construction hoist operators. After adoption of the rules, a person may not operate a construction hoist except as in accordance with the rules adopted by the director. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2023, c. 326, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1501-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 21 / Section 1501-C
32 §1501-C. Licensing of out-of-state licensees
Status: in_force

1. Issuance of licenses. The board may issue a license to an applicant who holds an active and unrestricted license to practice funeral service in another state, the license requirements of which are substantially similar to the license requirements under this chapter and board rules, as long as the licensee has not been subjected to disciplinary action under that license. [PL 2019, c. 101, §2 (NEW).]

2. Rulemaking. The board shall adopt rules to implement and administer the provisions of this section, including rules that define substantially similar license requirements. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2019, c. 101, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18305 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18305
32 §18305. Persons and practices not affected; exemptions
Status: in_force

1. Persons and practices not affected. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit, enlarge or affect the practice of persons licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy or dentistry in this State. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit a duly qualified dental surgeon or dental hygienist from performing work or services performed by a denturist licensed under this chapter to the extent those persons are authorized to perform the same services under other state law. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

2. Exemptions. The requirement of a license under this chapter does not apply to: A. A resident physician or a student enrolled in and attending a school or college of medicine or osteopathy; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] B. A licensed physician or surgeon who practices under the laws of this State, unless that person practices dentistry as a specialty; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] C. A qualified anesthetist or nurse anesthetist who provides an anesthetic for a dental operation; a certified registered nurse under the direct supervision of either a licensed dentist who holds a valid sedation or general anesthesia permit or a licensed physician who provides an anesthetic for a dental operation; a certified registered nurse under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist or physician who removes sutures, dresses wounds or applies dressings and bandages; and a certified registered nurse under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist or physician who injects drugs subcutaneously or intravenously; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] D. A person serving in the United States Armed Forces or the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service or employed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal agency while performing official duties, if the duties are limited to that service or employment; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] E. A graduate dentist or dental surgeon in the United States Army, Navy or Air Force; the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service; the United States Coast Guard; or United States Department of Veterans Affairs who practices dentistry in the discharge of official duties; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] F. A person having a current license to perform radiologic technology pursuant to section 9854 and who is practicing dental radiography under the general supervision of a dentist or physician; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] G. A dentist licensed in another state or country at meetings of the Maine Dental Association or its affiliates or other like dental organizations approved by the board, while appearing as a clinician; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] H. Any person, association, corporation or other entity who fills a prescription from a dentist for the construction, reproduction or repair of prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates or appliances to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] I. A dental laboratory technician constructing, altering, repairing or duplicating a denture, plate, partial plate, bridge, splint, orthodontic or prosthetic appliance with a prescription as set forth in section 18371, subsection 6 ; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] J. A student enrolled in a dental assisting program or a board-approved dental program, dental hygiene program, dental therapy program, expanded function dental assisting program, dental radiography program or denturism program practicing under the direct or general supervision of that student's instructors; and [PL 2017, c. 388, §6 (AMD).] K. [PL 2017, c. 388, §7 (RP).] L. An individual licensed under this chapter who is registered and practicing under the direct supervision of a dentist as set forth in section 18348, subsection 2 or 3 for the purpose of obtaining clinical experience needed for meeting the requirements to administer sedation, local anesthesia or general anesthesia. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 388, §§6, 7 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1743 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26-B / Section 1743
32 §1743. Designation of priority food contact chemicals
Status: in_force

The commissioner may designate a food contact chemical of high concern as a priority food contact chemical if: [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

1. Chemical included on list of food contact chemicals of high concern. The food contact chemical of high concern is included on the list of food contact chemicals of high concern published by the department in accordance with section 1742 ; and [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

2. Additional criteria. The commissioner finds that the food contact chemical of high concern: A. Has been found through biomonitoring to be present in human blood, including umbilical cord blood, breast milk, urine or other human bodily tissues or fluids; [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] B. Has been found through sampling and analysis to be present in a food or beverage product; or [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] C. Is present in a food package. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 284 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 284
32 §284. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

1. Auction. "Auction" means the offering of goods or real estate for sale by means of exchanges between an auctioneer and bidders. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

2. Auctioneer. "Auctioneer" means any person who conducts, advertises or offers that person's service to conduct auctions; contracts or offers to contract with consignors of real or personal property, with or without receiving or collecting a fee, commission or other valuable consideration; or sells or offers to sell property at auction. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

3. Bid. "Bid" means an offer to buy. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

4. Board. "Board" means the Board of Licensing of Auctioneers, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 5 . [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

5. Buyer's premium. "Buyer's premium" means a premium usually described as a percentage of the final bid to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

6. Consignor. "Consignor" means the bona fide owner, agent or party in interest of the personal property or real estate being offered for sale. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

7. Completion of sale. "Completion of the sale" means the acceptance of the final bid by the auctioneer as indicated by the fall of the hammer or in another customary manner. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

8. Person. "Person" means an individual. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

9. Reasonable period of time. "Reasonable period of time" means not more than 30 days from the date of the auction or such other time as is stated in a contract. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

10. With reserve. "With reserve" means that the consignor reserves the right to establish a minimum bid, to accept or reject any bid and to withdraw the property at any time prior to the announcement of the completion of the sale by the auctioneer. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

11. Without reserve. "Without reserve" means that no minimum opening bid or other condition that limits the sale other than to the highest bidder is required and that the consignor may not modify or nullify the sale by bidding either personally or through a representative. An auction without reserve is the same as an absolute auction. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-R — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-R
32 §6100-R. Net worth
Status: in_force

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

1. Tangible net worth. A licensee under this Act shall maintain at all times a tangible net worth of the greater of $100,000 and 3% of total assets for the first $100,000,000, 2% of additional assets for $100,000,000 to $1,000,000,000 and 0.5% of additional assets for over $1,000,000,000. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Financial statements. Tangible net worth must be demonstrated at initial application by the applicant’s most recent audited or unaudited financial statements pursuant to section 6089, subsection 2, paragraph F . [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Exemption. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the administrator may, for good cause shown, exempt, in whole or in part, from the requirements of this section any applicant or licensee. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4864 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4864
32 §4864. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §8 (NEW).]

1. Convictions. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §8 (RP).]

2. Fraud. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §8 (RP).]

3. Violation of drug laws. Conviction of violation of any federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of any narcotic drug or cannabis; [PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]

4. Chronic use of drugs. Chronic or habitual use of drugs; [PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]

5. Insanity. [PL 1979, c. 291, §7 (RP).]

5-A. Mental illness. A medical finding of mental incompetency; [PL 1979, c. 291, §8 (NEW).]

6. Certain prescriptions of narcotics. Prescribing narcotic drugs for other than accepted therapeutic purposes; [PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]

7. Malpractice. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §8 (RP).]

8. Incompetence or gross negligence. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §8 (RP).]

9. Cruelty to animals. The performance of any inhumane or cruel act, as established by the board and by applicable civil and criminal laws and rules in the treatment or care of any animal; [PL 2005, c. 347, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).]

10. Permitting a veterinary technician to perform prohibited acts. Permitting any licensed veterinary technician operating under the licensee's supervision to perform any act or operation other than that permitted under section 4866 ; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §8 (AMD).]

11. Unprofessional conduct. Unprofessional conduct, as defined in the rules of the board, includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. Advertising in any manner considered by the board to be false, misleading or otherwise deemed unprofessional; [PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).] B. Knowingly making any false or fraudulent statement, written or oral, in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine; [PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).] C. Refusing to divulge to the board upon demand, the means, method, device or instrumentality used in the treatment of a disease, injury, ailment or infirmity of any animal; or [PL 1997, c. 246, §22 (AMD).] D. Fraud or dishonesty in the application or reporting of any test for disease in animals or making a false report of any contagious or infectious disease; [PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 246, §22 (AMD).]

12. Unauthorized associations. A veterinarian may practice only in an individual capacity under that veterinarian's own name or in association with a licensed practitioner of veterinary medicine or professional association. For purposes of this subsection, a veterinarian who has an employment relationship with a corporation or other legal entity that provides a continuum of veterinary services and treatment, including, but not limited to, diagnostic laboratory, research and development services and health and import and export certification, is considered to be lawfully practicing under that veterinarian's own name as long as that veterinarian is individually accountable for conduct under that veterinarian's license. The following are deemed unauthorized associations: A. [PL 2015, c. 209, §16 (RP).] B. Knowingly aiding and abetting in the practice of veterinary medicine any person not licensed to practice in this State; [PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).] C. The lending, leasing or in any other manner placing of one's license at the disposal of or in the service of any other person not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this State; and [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §8 (AMD).] D. The continuance of a veterinarian directly or indirectly in the employ of or in association with any veterinarian after knowledge that such veterinarian is engaged in the violation of the provisions of this chapter; [PL 2015, c. 488, §24 (AMD).] [PL 2015, c. 488, §24 (AMD).]

13. Lack of sanitation. Failure to maintain veterinary premises and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition as defined by the board in accordance with the sanitation provisions included in Title 7, section 3936 ; or [PL 2015, c. 488, §25 (AMD).]

14. Violation. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §8 (RP).]

15. Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program. Failure to comply with the requirements of Title 22, section 7253 . [PL 2015, c. 488, §26 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3404 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 49 / Section 3404
32 §3404. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; reinstatement
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. O, §5 (RPR).]

1. Fraud or deceit. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RP).]

2. Negligence or misconduct. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RP).]

3. Violation of law. Any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the board; or [PL 1983, c. 413, §144 (NEW).]

4. Conviction of crime. Subject to the limitations of Title 5, chapter 341 , conviction of a crime which involves dishonesty or false statement or which relates directly to the practice of plumbing, or conviction of any crime for which incarceration for one year or more may be imposed. [PL 1983, c. 413, §144 (NEW).]

The board, for reasons it considers sufficient, may reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked if 2 or more members of the board vote in favor of the reissuance. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 18502 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18502
32 §18502. Purpose
Status: in_force

In order to strengthen access to health care and in recognition of the advances in the delivery of health care, the member states of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact have allied in common purpose to develop a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing and regulatory authority of state member boards and provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple states, thereby enhancing the portability of a medical license and ensuring the safety of patients. The compact creates another pathway for licensure and does not otherwise change a state's existing medical practice act. The compact also adopts the prevailing standard for licensure and affirms that the practice of medicine occurs where the patient is located at the time of the physician-patient encounter and therefore requires the physician to be under the jurisdiction of the state member board where the patient is located. State member boards that participate in the compact retain the jurisdiction to impose an adverse action against a license to practice medicine in that state issued to a physician through the procedures in the compact. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

This compact is the Maine enactment of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact as revised by the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission. The form, format and text of the compact have been changed minimally so as to conform to Maine statutory conventions. The changes are technical in nature and it is the intent of the Legislature that this Act be interpreted as substantively the same as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact that is enacted by other member states. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6176 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80-A / Section 6176
32 §6176. Requirement for written agreement
Status: in_force

1. Written agreement. A debt management service provider may not perform debt management services for a consumer unless the consumer and the debt management service provider have first executed a written agreement with regard to the debt management services to be provided. A copy of the completed agreement must be given to the consumer. [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).]

2. Required provisions. Each agreement between a consumer and a debt management service provider must be dated and signed by the consumer and must include the following: A. The name and address of the consumer and the debt management service provider and the state registration number of the debt management service provider; [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).] B. A full description of the services to be performed for the consumer, any fees to be charged to the consumer for such services and any contributions, fees or charges the consumer has agreed to make or pay to the debt management service provider in accordance with the limitation on fees provided in section 6174‑A ; [PL 2007, c. 36, §10 (AMD).] C. Disclosure of the existence of the surety bond on file with the State pursuant to section 6174 and a notice that the consumer may contact the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection with any questions or complaints regarding the debt management service provider; [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 273, Pt. B, §5 (REV); PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §47 (AFF).] D. The identification of the supervised financial organization where funds remitted by a consumer for payment to one or more creditors will be held; [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).] E. The right of a party to cancel the agreement by providing a written notice of cancellation to the other party; [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).] F. A complete list of the consumer's obligations that are subject to the agreement and the names and addresses of the creditors holding those obligations and a disclosure of whether or not the consumer's obligations are individual obligations of the consumer alone or joint obligations of the consumer and a spouse or other member of the consumer's household; [PL 2007, c. 36, §11 (AMD).] G. A full description and schedule of the periodic amounts to be remitted to the debt management service provider for payment to the consumer's creditor or creditors and the amounts to be remitted to each creditor; [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).] H. A notice to the consumer that by executing the agreement the consumer authorizes the supervised financial organization to disclose financial records relating to the trust account in which the consumer's funds are held pursuant to section 6175 to the administrator during the course of any examination of the debt management service provider by the administrator; and [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).] I. The following notice: NOTICE TO CONSUMER: Do not sign this agreement before you read it. You must be given a copy of this agreement. [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 36, §§10, 11 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 273, Pt. B, §5 (REV); PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §47 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 285 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 285
32 §285. License required
Status: in_force

A person in this State who engages in the business of auctioneering, professes or advertises to be an auctioneer or advertises the sale of real, personal or mixed property by auction shall hold a valid auctioneer's license. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3552-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3552-A
32 §3552-A. Podiatric assistants
Status: in_force

1. Podiatric assistants permitted. This chapter may not be construed to prohibit a podiatrist from delegating to a podiatric assistant certain activities relating to medical care and treatment that are delegated by custom and usage, as long as those activities are under the supervision or control of the podiatrist, who must be present on the premises at the time the activities are performed. This section may not be construed to require the presence of the supervising and controlling podiatrist during the rendering of nondiagnostic or nontherapeutic services. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).]

2. Liability. A podiatrist who delegates activities as described in subsection 1 to a podiatric assistant is legally liable for the medical activities of that podiatric assistant, and a podiatric assistant in this relationship is considered the podiatrist'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 2005, c. 77, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11203 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11203
32 §11203. Exempt person transactions
Status: in_force

The prohibition in section 11202 does not apply to any transaction offered by and in which any of the following persons, or any employee, officer or director acting solely in that capacity, is the purchaser or seller: [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

1. Futures commission merchant or leverage transaction merchant. A person registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a futures commission merchant or as a leverage transaction merchant whose activities require such registration; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

2. United States Securities and Exchange Commission registered broker-dealer. A person registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as a broker-dealer whose activities require such registration; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

3. Affiliated persons. A person affiliated with, and whose obligations and liabilities under the transaction are guaranteed by, a person referred to in subsection 1 or 2 ; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

4. Member of contract market. A person who is a member of a contract market designated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or any clearinghouse of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

5. Financial institution. A financial institution; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

6. State-registered broker-dealer. A person registered under the laws of this State as a securities broker-dealer whose activities require such registration. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

The exemptions provided by this section do not apply to any transaction or activity which is prohibited by the Commodity Exchange Act or Commodity Futures Trading Commission Rule. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 61 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 61
32 §61. Requirement for license
Status: in_force

A medical care facility other than a hospital may not operate except under the supervision of a licensed administrator and an individual may not be an administrator of a medical care facility other than a hospital unless that individual is the holder of a current administrator's license or a temporary permit issued pursuant to this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §27 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7054-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7054-A
32 §7054-A. Licensure without examination
Status: in_force

A person holding a certificate of registration or license under the laws of another state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or of any foreign country that is the equivalent of a license as a licensed clinical, licensed master or licensed social worker under this chapter who meets the requirements of this chapter, based upon verified evidence may, upon application, be licensed without further examination. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §9 (AMD).]

Any person registered by the board prior to the effective date of this section, under former section 7054, as a registered social worker or an associate social worker shall automatically be licensed as a "licensed social worker" without further examination. [PL 1985, c. 736, §14 (NEW).]

Any person certified by the board prior to the effective date of this section or under former section 7054 as a certified social worker and who engages in the independent practice of social work pursuant to former section 7052 must be licensed as a "certified social worker - independent practice" and may continue to practice social work as previously authorized. This person has the option to be licensed as a "licensed master social worker" without further examination if the person has a master's degree in social work or social welfare. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §54 (AMD).]

Any other person certified by the board prior to the effective date of this section or under former section 7054 as a certified social worker shall automatically be licensed as a "licensed master social worker" without further examination and any person licensed as a "licensed clinical social worker" prior to the effective date of this section, under former section 7054, shall remain licensed as a "licensed clinical social worker" without further examination. [PL 1985, c. 736, §14 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14354 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 127-A / Section 14354
32 §14354. Necessity for licensure
Status: in_force

Beginning January 1, 1996 a person may not profess to be an athletic trainer or use the title "athletic trainer" alone or in connection with other words or the initials "AT" alone or in connection with other initials, whether or not compensation is received, unless licensed in accordance with this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).]

1. Athletic training. When providing athletic training to an athlete without referral from a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry or dentistry, the athletic trainer is subject to the following requirements. A. An athletic trainer may not make a medical diagnosis. The athletic trainer shall refer to a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry or dentistry an athlete whose physical condition, either at the initial evaluation or during subsequent treatment, the athletic trainer determines to be beyond the scope of the practice of the athletic trainer. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] B. If there is no improvement in an athlete who has sustained an athletic injury within 15 days of initiation of treatment, the athletic trainer shall refer the athlete to a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry or dentistry or a licensed physical therapist. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] C. If an athletic injury requires treatment for more than 45 days, the athletic trainer shall consult with, or refer the athlete to, a licensed doctor of medicine, surgery, osteopathy, podiatry or dentistry or a licensed physical therapist. The athletic trainer shall document the action taken. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).]

2. Training of recreational athlete. When providing athletic training to the recreational athlete, for other than emergency care or the care of minor sprains, strains and contusions, the athletic trainer shall refer the athlete to a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry or dentistry or a licensed physical therapist. For the treatment of the recreational athlete, for other than emergency care or the care of minor sprains, strains and contusions, the athletic trainer must receive referral from a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry or dentistry or a licensed physical therapist. When providing care and treatment to the recreational athlete sustaining minor sprains, strains and contusions, the athletic trainer is subject to the following requirements. A. An athletic trainer may not make a medical diagnosis. The athletic trainer shall refer to a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry or dentistry an athlete whose physical condition, either at the initial evaluation or during subsequent treatment, the athletic trainer determines to be beyond the scope of practice of the athletic trainer. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] B. If there is no improvement in a recreational athlete who has sustained an athletic injury within 15 days of initiation of treatment, the athletic trainer shall refer the recreational athlete to a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry or dentistry or a licensed physical therapist. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] C. If an athletic injury requires treatment for more than 45 days, the athletic trainer shall consult with or refer the recreational athlete to a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry or dentistry or a licensed physical therapist. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13764 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13764
32 §13764. Rules
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules in conformity with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-LL — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-LL
32 §6100-LL. Giving notice
Status: in_force

When the giving of notice is required by this Act, for persons licensed in this State through NMLS or applying for licensing through NMLS, notice is considered complete when posted to the licensee's or applicant's site on NMLS. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18439 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18439
32 §18439. Data system
Status: in_force

1. Data and reporting system. The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation and utilization of a coordinated data and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action and the reporting of any significant investigative information on all licensees and applicants for a license in participating states. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

2. Uniform dataset submission. Notwithstanding any provision of state law to the contrary, a participating state shall submit a uniform dataset to the data system on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission, including: A. Identifying information; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. Licensure data; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. Adverse actions against a licensee, license applicant or compact privilege and any related information; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] D. Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] E. Any denial of application for licensure and the reasons for that denial, excluding the reporting of any criminal history record information when prohibited by law; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] F. The existence of significant investigative information; and [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] G. Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact, as determined by the rules of the commission. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

4. Significant investigative information availability. Significant investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any participating state may be made available only to other participating states. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

5. Adverse action information. It is the responsibility of the participating states to monitor the data system to determine whether adverse action has been taken against a licensee or license applicant. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee or license applicant in any participating state must be available to any other participating state. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

6. Confidential information. Participating states contributing information to the data system may, in accordance with state or federal law, designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing state. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

7. Information expungement. Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently required to be expunged pursuant to federal law or by the laws of the participating state contributing the information must be removed from the data system. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14058 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 125 / Section 14058
32 §14058. Penalties
Status: in_force

1. Injunction. The State may seek to enjoin any person or employee leasing company from violating this chapter. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).]

2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this chapter. A. A person or employee leasing company that violates this chapter is subject to a fine of $100 per day for each violation. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. A corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other form of business entity and an officer, director, general partner, agent, representative or employee of any of those types of business entities that knowingly uses or participates in any employee leasing agreement, arrangement or mechanism for the purpose of depriving one or more insurers of premiums or avoiding the calculation of the proper contribution rate for purposes of unemployment contributions commits a Class E crime. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §10 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3. Rebuttable presumption. When an employee leasing company leases employees to only one client company and its affiliates, there is a rebuttable presumption that the client company entered into an employee leasing arrangement to avoid the calculation of the proper contribution rate for payment of unemployment contributions. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).]

4. Costs. Any costs incurred by the superintendent in investigating violations of or enforcing this chapter must be paid by the person or entity found to have violated this chapter. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 87-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 87-A
32 §87-A. Trauma care system
Status: in_force

1. Trauma care system development. Maine Emergency Medical Services shall develop a statewide trauma care system plan with the advice of the State Trauma Prevention and Control Advisory Committee. [PL 2007, c. 274, §16 (AMD).]

2. State Trauma Prevention and Control Advisory Committee. The State Trauma Prevention and Control Advisory Committee, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 74‑I , is appointed by the board to advise the board on all matters related to trauma care system development. The committee's members must be broadly representative of trauma prevention and care providers as a whole, must be as geographically diverse as possible and must include, without limitation: A. A representative of the board; [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] B. Four surgeons representing trauma-related subspecialties; [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] C. Two emergency physicians; [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] D. The director; [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] E. An emergency nurse; [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] F. A critical care nurse; [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] G. A trauma rehabilitation specialist; [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] H. A representative of the regional councils; [PL 2007, c. 274, §17 (RPR).] I. A representative of air ambulance services; [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] J. Two representatives of prehospital care providers; [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] K. Three hospital administrators, one from a small hospital, one from a medium hospital and one from a large hospital; [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] L. A representative of the Maine Hospital Association; and [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] M. A representative of trauma care system users. [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 30, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 16534 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16534
32 §16534. Rulemaking
Status: in_force

The administrator may adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14355 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 127-A / Section 14355
32 §14355. License violations
Status: in_force

A person who violates section 14354 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. JJ, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12503-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12503-A
32 §12503-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A upon a legal finding of mental incompetence. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13061 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13061
32 §13061. Declaration of policy
Status: in_force

It is declared to be the policy of the State that licensees shall be supervised by the Real Estate Commission in a manner to ensure that they meet standards which will promote public understanding and confidence in the business of real estate brokerage. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2181 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2181
32 §2181. Construction and severability -- Article 11
Status: in_force

This compact may be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes. The provisions of this compact are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or if its applicability to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and its applicability to any government, agency, person or circumstance are not affected. If this compact is held to be contrary to the constitution of any party state, this compact remains in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the party state affected as to all severable matters. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13283 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13283
32 §13283. Transaction broker
Status: in_force

1. Not an agent. A transaction broker does not represent any party as a client to a real estate transaction and is not bound by the duties set forth in section 13272 . [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]

2. Responsibilities. A transaction broker shall: A. Account in a timely manner for all money and property received; [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).] B. Disclose in a timely manner to a buyer to a transaction all material defects pertaining to the physical condition of the property of which the transaction broker has actual notice or knowledge; [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).] C. Comply with all requirements of the laws governing real estate commission brokerage licenses and any rules adopted by the commission; [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).] D. Comply with any applicable federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations or ordinances related to real estate brokerage, including fair housing and civil rights laws or regulations; [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).] E. Treat all parties honestly and may not knowingly give false information; and [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).] F. Perform such ministerial acts as may be agreed upon between the transaction broker and one or more parties to a real estate transaction. [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).] A transaction broker is not liable for providing false information if the false information was provided to the transaction broker and the transaction broker did not know that the information was false. A transaction broker is not obligated to discover latent defects in the property. A cause of action does not arise on behalf of any person against a transaction broker who reveals information or makes disclosures permitted or required by this subchapter. [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]

3. Prohibited acts. A transaction broker may not: A. Conduct an inspection, investigation or analysis of a property for the benefit of any party; [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).] B. Verify the accuracy or completeness of oral or written statements made by the seller or buyer or any 3rd party; or [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).] C. Promote the interests of either party to a transaction except as required to comply with this section. [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]

4. No vicarious liability. A party to a real estate transaction is not vicariously liable for the acts or omissions of a transaction broker. [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]

5. Actual knowledge; information. In a situation in which one affiliated licensee acting as an appointed agent of a real estate brokerage agency represents a party to a real estate transaction as the real estate brokerage agency's client and another affiliated licensee of the same real estate brokerage agency is acting as a transaction broker for another party to the transaction, the real estate brokerage agency and its affiliated licensees are considered to possess only actual knowledge and information. There is no imputation of knowledge or information by operation of law among or between the parties, the real estate brokerage agency or its affiliated licensees. [PL 2005, c. 378, §23 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 14049-J — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124-A / Section 14049-J
32 §14049-J. Board powers
Status: in_force

The board may: [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

1. Rule making. Adopt rules necessary to implement, administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A ; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

2. Applications. Review and approve or deny an appraisal management company's application for initial licensure pursuant to Title 10, section 8003 ; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

3. Renewals. Review and renew or refuse to renew an appraisal management company's license pursuant to Title 10, section 8003 ; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

4. Books and records. Examine the books and records of an appraisal management company operating in the State and require the appraisal management company to submit reports, information and documents to the board; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

5. Valid certifications. Verify that an appraiser on an appraiser panel holds a valid state certification or license, as applicable; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

6. Investigations. Conduct investigations pursuant to Title 10, chapter 901 of appraisal management companies to assess potential violations of this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter or orders issued pursuant to this chapter; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

7. Discipline. Discipline an appraisal management company or suspend, terminate or refuse to renew the license of an appraisal management company that violates this chapter, a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter or an order issued pursuant to this chapter pursuant to Title 10, section 8003 , except that the board may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation of applicable laws, rules or conditions of licensure or for each instance of actionable conduct or activity; and [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

8. Report to federal appraisal subcommittee. Report to the federal appraisal subcommittee an appraisal management company's violation of this chapter, a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter or an order issued pursuant to this chapter, as well as disciplinary and enforcement actions and other relevant information about an appraisal management company's operations. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]
32 M.R.S. § 6074 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6074
32 §6074. Exemptions
Status: in_force

This Act does not apply to: [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Operator. An operator of a payment system to the extent that it provides processing, clearing or settlement services between or among persons exempted by this section or licensees in connection with wire transfers, credit card transactions, debit card transactions, stored-value transactions, automated clearinghouse transfers or similar funds transfers; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Agent. A person appointed as an agent of a payee to collect and process a payment from a payer to the payee for goods or services, other than money transmission itself, provided to the payer by the payee, as long as: A. There exists a written agreement between the payee and the agent directing the agent to collect and process payments from payers on the payee's behalf; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. The payee holds the agent out to the public as accepting payments for goods or services on the payee's behalf; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. Payment for the goods and services is treated as received by the payee upon receipt by the agent so that the payer's obligation is extinguished and there is no risk of loss to the payer if the agent fails to remit the funds to the payee; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Intermediary. A person that acts as an intermediary by processing payments between an entity that has directly incurred an outstanding money transmission obligation to a sender and the sender's designated recipient, as long as the entity: A. Is properly licensed or exempt from licensing requirements under this Act; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Provides a receipt, electronic record or other written confirmation to the sender identifying the entity as the provider of money transmission in the transaction; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. Bears sole responsibility to satisfy the outstanding money transmission obligation to the sender, including the obligation to make the sender whole in connection with any failure to transmit the funds to the sender's designated recipient; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

4. United States. The United States or a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States or its agent; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

5. United States Postal Service. Money transmission by the United States Postal Service or by an agent of the United States Postal Service; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

6. Agency. A state, county, municipal or other governmental agency or governmental subdivision or instrumentality of a state or its agent; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

7. Financial institution. A federally insured depository financial institution, bank holding company, office of an international banking corporation, foreign bank that establishes a federal branch pursuant to the federal International Banking Act of 1978, 12 United States Code, Section 3102, corporation organized pursuant to the federal Bank Service Company Act, 12 United States Code, Sections 1861 to 1867 or corporation organized under the federal Edge Act, 12 United States Code, Sections 611 to 633; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

8. Financial organization. A supervised financial organization as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 38‑A , as long as the supervised financial organization does not engage in the business of issuing or selling payment instruments through an authorized delegate that is not a supervised financial organization; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

9. Electronic funds transfer. Electronic funds transfer of governmental benefits for a federal, state, county or governmental agency by a contractor on behalf of the United States or a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States or on behalf of a state or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality of the United States; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

10. Board of trade. A board of trade designated as a contract market under the federal Commodity Exchange Act, 7 United States Code, Sections 1 to 25 or a person that, in the ordinary course of business, provides clearance and settlement services for a board of trade to the extent of its operation as or for such a board; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

11. Futures commission merchant. A registered futures commission merchant under the federal commodities laws to the extent of its operation as such a merchant; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

12. Securities broker-dealer. A person registered as a securities broker-dealer under federal or state securities laws to the extent of its operation as such a broker-dealer; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

13. Employee. An individual employed by a licensee, authorized delegate or person exempted from the licensing requirements of this Act when acting within the scope of employment and under the supervision of the licensee, authorized delegate or exempted person as an employee and not as an independent contractor; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

14. Service provider. A person expressly appointed as a 3rd-party service provider to or agent of an entity exempt under subsection 7 , solely to the extent that: A. The service provider or agent is engaging in money transmission on behalf of and pursuant to a written agreement with the exempt entity that sets forth the specific functions that the service provider or agent is to perform; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. The exempt entity assumes all risk of loss and all legal responsibility for satisfying the outstanding money transmission obligations owed to purchasers and holders of the outstanding money transmission obligations upon receipt of the purchaser's or holder's money or monetary value by the service provider or agent; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

15. Payroll processor. A payroll processor licensed under Title 10, chapter 222 ; or [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

16. Regulation, rule or order. A person exempt by regulation, rule or order if the administrator finds the exemption to be in the public interest and that the regulation of the person is not necessary for the purposes of this Act. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13720 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13720
32 §13720. Rules
Status: in_force

The board shall make, adopt, amend and repeal such rules as may, from time to time, be determined necessary by the board for the proper administration and enforcement of this Act. These rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 . [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18391 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18391
32 §18391. Amalgam brochures; posters
Status: in_force

1. Brochure; poster. The Director of the Bureau of Health within the Department of Health and Human Services shall develop a brochure that explains the potential advantages and disadvantages to oral health, overall human health and the environment of using mercury or mercury amalgam in dental procedures. The brochure must describe what alternatives are available to mercury amalgam in various dental procedures and what potential advantages and disadvantages are posed by the use of those alternatives. The brochure may also include other information that contributes to the patient's ability to make an informed decision when choosing between the use of mercury amalgam or an alternative material in a dental procedure, including, but not limited to, information on the durability, cost, aesthetic quality or other characteristics of the mercury amalgam and alternative materials. The director shall also develop a poster that informs patients of the availability of the brochure. The Director of the Bureau of Health shall, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, adopt the brochure and the poster described in this subsection through major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

2. Display. A dentist who uses mercury or a mercury amalgam in any dental procedure shall display the poster adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health under this section in the public waiting area of the practice setting and shall provide each patient a copy of the brochure adopted by the bureau under this section. The Department of Health and Human Services shall also post on its publicly accessible website a copy of the brochure that is suitable for downloading and printing by dentists, patients and other interested parties. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3111 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 45-A / Section 3111
32 §3111. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings. [PL 1979, c. 555, §2 (NEW).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy as created in section 3112 . [PL 1979, c. 555, §2 (NEW).]

2. Direction. "Direction" means continuing verbal and written contact by a physical therapist with a physical therapist assistant including periodic on-site supervision adequate to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient. [PL 1979, c. 555, §2 (NEW).]

3. Physical therapist. "Physical therapist" means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice physical therapy. [PL 2023, c. 317, §1 (AMD).]

4. Physical therapist assistant. "Physical therapist assistant" means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter and who assists a physical therapist in specific components of treatment, prevention and educational interventions within the practice of physical therapy. [PL 2023, c. 317, §2 (AMD).]

5. Physical therapy or physiotherapy. "Physical therapy" or "physiotherapy" means the provision of services in the scope of practice that is set forth in section 3111‑A . [PL 2023, c. 317, §3 (AMD).]

6. Practice of physical therapy. "Practice of physical therapy" means the rendering of or offering to render any service involving physical therapy to detect, assess, prevent, correct, alleviate or limit physical disability, bodily malfunction and pain from injury, disease or any other bodily condition. [PL 2023, c. 317, §4 (AMD).]

7. Referral. "Referral" means the request of an advanced practice registered nurse, certified nurse midwife, physician associate, naturopathic doctor or doctor of medicine, surgery, osteopathy, podiatry or dentistry or any other health care provider acting within the scope of that health care provider's license to a physical therapist to accept one of that health care provider's patients for treatment. [PL 2023, c. 317, §5 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 3552 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3552
32 §3552. Licensure; exceptions; penalty
Status: in_force

1. Licensure required. Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful for an individual to practice or attempt to practice podiatry or to claim to be licensed as a podiatrist without first obtaining a license to practice podiatry as provided in this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §230 (NEW).]

2. Exceptions. This chapter does not apply to an individual licensed to practice a healing art or science who is practicing podiatric medicine in the course of practice and within the scope of that license, to a commissioned medical or surgical officer of a United States Army, United States Navy or United States Marine hospital or public health service or to the sale of nonprescription foot appliances in commercial establishments. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §230 (NEW).]

3. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 is subject to Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13756 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13756
32 §13756. Electronic prescribing of opioid medication
Status: in_force

By July 1, 2017, a pharmacy must have the capability to process electronic prescriptions from prescribers for an opioid medication or request a waiver from the Commissioner of Health and Human Services stating the reasons for the waiver including but not limited to a lack of capability, the availability of broadband infrastructure and a plan for developing the ability to receive electronically prescribed opioid medication. The commissioner may grant a waiver for circumstances in which exceptions are appropriate, including technological failures. [PL 2015, c. 488, §29 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15209 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15209
32 §15209. Examination of private tramway inspectors; licenses
Status: in_force

The director shall license an applicant as a private tramway inspector, who may perform the inspections required on tramways, if that applicant: [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §14 (AMD).]

1. Registration. Is a professional engineer with a current valid registration in some state. If an applicant for a private tramway inspector's license demonstrates to the director that the applicant possesses more than 6 years' experience in the construction, design, inspection and operation of tramways, this registration requirement may be waived by the director; [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §15 (AMD).]

2. Experience. Has considerable experience in the construction, design or maintenance of tramways; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

3. Experience in inspecting. Has 4 years' experience inspecting tramways while working for an insurance company, a government agency or a company performing tramway or similar equipment inspections; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

4. Capability and aptitude. Has the physical capability and aptitude to perform the duties of a private tramway inspector in a safe and thorough manner; and [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §15 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

5. Examination. Has sufficient experience and knowledge to achieve a satisfactory rating in an examination designed to test the applicant's knowledge of orders and principles of tramway safety. When an applicant for a private tramway inspector's license demonstrates more than 6 years' experience in the construction, design, inspection and operation of tramways, the provisions for examination may be waived. A. The examination must be confined to questions the answers to which will aid in determining the fitness and competency of the applicant for the intended service and must be of uniform standard throughout the State. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §16 (AMD).] B. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §15 (RP); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).] C. A private tramway inspector's license is issued for a period of one year. The license fee must be set by the director under section 15225‑A . [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §15 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).] D. Applications for examination and license must be on forms furnished by the director. The examination fee for a private tramway inspector's license must be set by the director under section 15225‑A . [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §16 (AMD).] [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §16 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1222 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 18 / Section 1222
32 §1222. Licensure; penalty
Status: in_force

1. License required. A person may not practice electrology in this State unless that person is licensed by the department under this chapter. A license issued under this chapter is valid for one year from the date of issuance. A license issued in error by the department is void and must be returned to the department on demand. Notice of the demand to return the license must be delivered by hand or by certified mail to the licensee. [PL 2025, c. 339, §4 (AMD).]

1-A. License renewal. A license under this chapter may be renewed annually upon payment of the prescribed fee, including late fees, additional inspection fees and fines if assessed and subject to compliance with rules of the department and this chapter. The department shall provide licensees with notice of the need for renewal and necessary forms no less than 30 days prior to the expiration of a license. [PL 2021, c. 125, §17 (NEW).]

1-B. Conditional license. When an applicant for an initial license or a renewal license is found, based upon an inspection by the department, not in compliance with this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to section 1242 , the department may refuse issuance of the initial or renewal license, but shall issue a conditional license, except when conditions are found that present a serious danger to the health and safety of the public. Failure by the conditional licensee to meet the conditions specified by the department permits the department to void the conditional license. The applicant may reapply for an annual license if the conditional license is voided or expires; however, the department may not reissue another conditional license. All conditions must be met in order for an applicant to reapply for and be issued an annual license. [PL 2021, c. 125, §18 (NEW).]

2. Criminal penalty. [PL 2013, c. 264, §8 (RP).]

3. Administrative penalty. A person who practices electrology without a license or who violates the sterilization, sanitation or safety standards adopted by the department under this chapter is subject to an administrative penalty, imposed by the department, of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each violation. Each day the violation remains uncorrected may be counted as a separate offense. [PL 2023, c. 113, §3 (AMD).]

4. Enforcement. A person who fails to pay a penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter: A. May be referred to the Attorney General for appropriate enforcement action; and [PL 2013, c. 264, §8 (NEW).] B. In addition to all fines and penalties imposed pursuant to this chapter, is liable for any interest, costs and fees incurred by the department, including attorney's fees. [PL 2013, c. 264, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 264, §8 (NEW).]

5. Schedule of penalties. The department shall adopt major substantive rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A establishing a schedule of penalties according to the nature and duration of the violation of this section. [PL 2023, c. 113, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18707 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 149 / Section 18707
32 §18707. Adverse actions (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)
Status: in_force

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)

1. Adverse action authority. A home state has exclusive power to take adverse action against a license issued by the home state. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

2. Remote state investigative information. A home state may take adverse action based on the investigative information of a remote state, as long as the home state follows the home state's procedures for taking adverse action. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

3. Alternative program. Nothing in this compact overrides a member state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such participation remains nonpublic if required by the member state's laws. Member states must require licensees who enter any alternative programs in lieu of discipline to agree not to practice in any other member state during the term of the alternative program without prior authorization from such other member state. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

4. Member state authority. Any member state may investigate actual or alleged violations of the laws and rules authorizing the practice of physical therapy in any other member state in which a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant holds a license or compact privilege. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

5. Remote state authority. A remote state has the authority to: A. Take adverse actions as set forth in section 18705, subsection 4 against a licensee's compact privilege in the state; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] B. Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a physical therapy licensing board in a party state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another party 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 laws of the state where the witnesses or evidence are located; and [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] C. If otherwise permitted by state law, recover from the licensee the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that licensee. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

6. Joint investigations. In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective physical therapy practice act or other applicable state law, a member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees. Member states shall share any investigative, litigation or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the compact. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 18558 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 147 / Section 18558
32 §18558. Compact privilege to practice telehealth
Status: in_force

1. Telehealth practice. Member states shall recognize the right of a licensed professional counselor, licensed by a home state in accordance with section 18554 and under rules promulgated by the commission, to practice professional counseling in any member state via telehealth under a privilege to practice as provided in the compact and rules promulgated by the commission. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

2. Laws and regulations. A licensee providing professional counseling services in a remote state under the privilege to practice shall adhere to the laws and regulations of the remote state. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7095 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7095
32 §7095. Effective date; withdrawal and amendment
Status: in_force

1. Effective date. The compact takes effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the 7th participating state. A. On or after the effective date of the compact, the commission shall convene and review the enactment of each of the first 7 member states that enacted the compact prior to the commission convening to determine if the statute enacted by each such charter member state is materially different from the model compact. (1) A charter member state whose enactment is found to be materially different from the model compact is entitled to the default process set forth in section 7094, subsection 2 . (2) If any member state is later found to be in default, or is terminated or withdraws from the compact, the commission remains in existence and the compact remains in effect even if the number of member states is less than 7. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. Member states enacting the compact subsequent to the charter member states are subject to the process set forth in section 7091, subsection 3, paragraph U to determine if the states' enactments are materially different from the model compact and whether the states qualify for participation in the compact. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] C. All actions taken for the benefit of the commission or in furtherance of the purposes of the administration of the compact prior to the effective date of the compact or the commission coming into existence must be considered to be actions of the commission unless specifically repudiated by the commission. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

2. Subsequent member states. Any state that joins the compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules and bylaws is subject to the rules and bylaws as they exist on the date on which the compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the commission has the full force and effect of law on the day the compact becomes law in that state. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

3. Withdrawal; notice. Any member state may withdraw from the compact by enacting a statute repealing the compact. A. A member state's withdrawal does not take effect until 180 days after enactment of the repealing statute. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. Withdrawal does not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's professional licensing board to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this subchapter prior to the effective date of withdrawal. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] C. Upon the enactment of a statute withdrawing from the compact, a state shall immediately provide notice of the withdrawal to all licensees within that state. Notwithstanding any subsequent statutory enactment to the contrary, a withdrawing state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of 180 days after the date of the notice of withdrawal. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

4. Other agreements or arrangements. Nothing contained in this compact may be construed to invalidate or prevent any licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a nonmember state that does not conflict with the provisions of this compact. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

5. Amendment. The compact may be amended by the member states. An amendment to this compact does not become effective and binding upon any member state until it is enacted into the laws of all member states. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1506 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 21 / Section 1506
32 §1506. Educational requirements
Status: in_force

1. Applicability. This section applies to all persons licensed for the practice of funeral service in accordance with section 1501 . [PL 1991, c. 117, §1 (NEW).]

2. Requirements. A licensee shall complete 12 hours of continuing education within 2 years prior to the date of renewal. The board may, for good cause shown, grant an extension of time to any person to allow that person to comply with this subchapter. No more than 6 of the 12 hours may be completed through online or distance learning programs. [PL 2019, c. 101, §3 (AMD).]

3. Program approval. The board may establish by rule criteria for the review and approval of courses and for the determination of the number of continuing education hours to be credited for completion of each course or program. [PL 2019, c. 101, §3 (AMD).]

4. Penalties. The license for the practice of funeral service of any person who fails to comply with this section may not be renewed and terminates upon the next expiration date. [PL 1991, c. 117, §1 (NEW).]

5. Rulemaking authority. The board may establish by rule reasonable procedures and standards to fulfill the purposes of this section. [PL 1991, c. 117, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1223 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 18 / Section 1223
32 §1223. Exception
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to any person who is licensed to practice any healing art or science, as defined in section 3751 , and who is practicing electrology in the course of that practice. [PL 1979, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2108-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2108-A
32 §2108-A. Immunity
Status: in_force

An individual or health care facility acting in good faith is immune from civil liability to the licensee or applicant for licensure for the following actions: [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §119 (AMD).]

1. Making information available to the board. Making a report or other information available to the board under this chapter; and [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §119 (AMD).]

2. Assisting the board. Assisting the board in carrying out its duties. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §119 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18563 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 147 / Section 18563
32 §18563. Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement
Status: in_force

1. Oversight. Oversight of the compact is governed by this subsection. A. The executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this compact and the rules promulgated hereunder have standing as statutory law. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] B. All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject matter of this compact that may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the commission. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] C. The commission is entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding under paragraph B and has standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the commission renders a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact or promulgated rules. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

2. Default and technical assistance. Default and technical assistance are governed by this subsection. A. If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, the commission shall: (1) Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default and any other action to be taken by the commission; and (2) Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

3. Termination from compact. If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

4. Termination regulation. Termination of membership in the compact may be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate must be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature and each of the member states. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

5. Responsibilities after termination. A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

6. Costs. The commission may not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

7. Appeal. The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing member must be awarded all costs of that litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

8. Dispute resolution. Dispute resolution is governed by this subsection. 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 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] B. The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

9. Enforcement. Enforcement of the compact is governed by this subsection. A. The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact. [PL 2021, c. 547, §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. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member must be awarded all costs of that litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] C. The remedies under this subsection are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3117-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 45-A / Section 3117-A
32 §3117-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the following reasons: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (NEW).]

1. Fraud. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (RP).]

2. Addiction. Addiction, as confirmed by medical findings, to the use of alcohol or other drugs, that has resulted in the licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant being unable to perform the licensed physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's duties or perform those duties in a manner that would not endanger the health or safety of the patients to be served; or [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (AMD).]

3. Incompetency. A medical finding of mental incompetency. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (AMD).]

4. Accomplice. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (RP).]

5. Misconduct. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (RP).]

6. Criminal conviction. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (RP).]

7. Violation. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 557 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 557
32 §557. Termination of license
Status: in_force

The sanctions of sections 454 and 503‑B apply to individuals who render any ancillary services under section 555 and who: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. H, §14 (AMD).]

1. Misrepresentation. Profess to be or permit themselves to be represented as licensed chiropractors; [PL 1991, c. 884, §1 (NEW).]

2. Nonsupervision. Perform other than at the direction and under the supervision of a chiropractor licensed by the board; or [PL 1991, c. 884, §1 (NEW).]

3. Inadequate training. Perform a task that they have not been trained or are not clinically competent to perform. [PL 1991, c. 884, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14306-D — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 127 / Section 14306-D
32 §14306-D. Qualifications; massage therapists
Status: in_force

Each applicant for licensure must demonstrate competence to engage in the practice of massage therapy in a manner that safeguards the interests of the public. [PL 1997, c. 681, §7 (NEW).]

1. Requirements. The following requirements are considered minimum evidence satisfactory to the department that an applicant is qualified for licensure under this chapter. An applicant must: A. Pass the examination sponsored by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork or the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards or their successor or other organizations approved by the department; or demonstrate completion of a course of training consisting of 500 or more hours approved by the department; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. II, §5 (AMD).] B. Be 18 years of age or older; [PL 1997, c. 681, §7 (NEW).] C. Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent; and [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. II, §5 (AMD).] D. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. II, §5 (RP).] E. Pay an application fee and an annual licensing fee as set under section 14306‑G . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. II, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. II, §5 (AMD).]

2. Existing certified massage therapists. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. II, §5 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 3850-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3850-B
32 §3850-B. Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement - Article 12
Status: in_force

1. Oversight. The executive, legislative and judicial branches of State Government in each compact state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this compact and the rules promulgated hereunder have standing as statutory law. A. All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a compact state pertaining to the subject matter of this compact that may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the commission. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] B. The commission may receive service of process in any proceeding under paragraph A and has standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the commission renders a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact or promulgated rules. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

2. Default, technical assistance and termination. This subsection governs the default of a compact state. A. If the commission determines that a compact state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, the commission shall: (1) Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other compact states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of remedying the default and any other action to be taken by the commission; and (2) Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] B. If a state in default fails to remedy the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the compact states and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this compact must be terminated on the effective date of termination. A remedy of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] C. Termination of membership in the compact may be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate must be submitted by the commission to the Governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's Legislature and each of the compact states. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] D. A compact state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] E. The commission may not bear any costs incurred by a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] F. The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the State of Georgia or the federal district where the compact has its principal offices. The prevailing member must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

3. Dispute resolution. Upon request by a compact state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among compact states and between compact and non-compact states. The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes that arise before the commission. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]

4. Enforcement. This subsection governs the commission's enforcement of the compact. A. The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] B. By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the State of Georgia or the federal district where the compact has its principal offices against a compact 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 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] C. The remedies herein are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law. [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11313 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11313
32 §11313. Orders issued by Superintendent of Financial Institutions
Status: in_force

All orders issued by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions at a time when authority for administering this chapter was vested in the Superintendent of Financial Institutions shall remain in effect for as long as they would have remained in effect if that authority had not been transferred to the Securities Administrator. [PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. A, §98 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 44, §11 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 44, §14 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 12525-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12525-A
32 §12525-A. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this subchapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this subchapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §36 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 551 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 551
32 §551. Examination and licensure
Status: in_force

An individual, before engaging in the practice of chiropractic in this State, shall submit an application for a license to practice chiropractic together with the license fee as set under section 558 . Each applicant must be at least 18 years of age and present proof of 2 years' satisfactory attendance at a college of liberal arts. A candidate for licensure shall present a transcript from an accredited college or university certifying that the candidate has completed 2 years of preprofessional work, 2 subjects of which must be English and biology, or otherwise satisfy the members of the board that the candidate has acquired sufficient prior academic education. The applicant shall present a diploma granted by a legally chartered chiropractic college, school or university in good standing and having the power to confer degrees in chiropractic, which diploma must show that it was granted on personal attendance of the applicant and completion of a course of 4 school years of not less than 8 months each and of a total of 4,400 60-minute school hours. If an applicant matriculated in a chiropractic college on or after January 1, 1984, the diploma must show that it was granted by a chiropractic college accredited by a chiropractic educational accrediting agency approved by the United States Department of Education or its successor agency or, if no accrediting agency exists, approved by the board, or the applicant must have evidence of having successfully passed a licensing procedure from another state having similar requirements. If an applicant matriculated in a chiropractic college before January 1, 1984, the diploma must show that it was granted by a chiropractic college accredited as set out in this section, or the applicant must present evidence of having become a diplomat of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners or of having successfully passed a licensing procedure from another state having similar requirements. Each applicant shall demonstrate trustworthiness and competence by such means as the board may require in its application form. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. H, §10 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7384 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7384
32 §7384. Applicant with out-of-state license
Status: in_force

The commissioner may grant a license to an applicant who holds a valid license from another state that has license requirements substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those of this State. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 2600 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2600
32 §2600. Release of contact lens prescription
Status: in_force

After contact lenses have been adequately fitted and the patient released from immediate follow-up care by the physician, the patient may request a copy of the contact lens specifications from the physician. The physician shall provide a copy of the prescription, at no cost, which must contain the information necessary to properly duplicate the current prescription. The contact lens prescription must contain an expiration date not to exceed 24 months from the date of issue. The prescription may contain fitting guidelines and may also contain specific instructions for use by the patient. [PL 1997, c. 117, §5 (AMD).]

The prescribing physician is not liable for an injury or condition to a patient that results from negligence in packaging, manufacturing or dispensing lenses by anyone other than the prescribing physician. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §195 (AMD).]

The dispensing party may dispense contact lenses only upon receipt of a written prescription, except that a physician may fill a prescription of an optometrist or another physician without a copy of the prescription. Mail order contact lens suppliers must be licensed by and register with the Board of Commissioners of the Profession of Pharmacy pursuant to section 13751, subsection 3‑A and are subject to discipline by that board for violations of that board's rules and the laws governing the board. An individual who fills a contact lens prescription shall maintain a file of that prescription for a period of 5 years. An individual, corporation or other entity, other than a mail order contact lens supplier, that improperly fills a contact lens prescription or fills an expired prescription commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged. [PL 1997, c. 117, §6 (AMD).]

An individual may file a complaint with the board seeking disciplinary action concerning violations of this section. The board shall investigate or cause to be investigated and shall resolve a complaint on its own motion or upon receipt of a written complaint. The board shall conduct its actions in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §195 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18514 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18514
32 §18514. Finance powers
Status: in_force

1. Annual assessment. The interstate commission may levy an annual assessment on and collect the assessment from each member state to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the interstate commission and its staff. The total assessment must be sufficient to cover the annual budget approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount must be allocated upon a formula to be determined by the interstate commission. The interstate commission shall adopt the formula by rule binding upon all member states. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. Obligations. The interstate commission may not incur an obligation of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet that obligation. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

3. Credit. The interstate commission may not pledge the credit of another member state, except by and with the authority of that member state. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

4. Financial audit. The interstate commission is subject to a yearly financial audit conducted by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit must be included in the annual report of the interstate commission under section 18513, subsection 1, paragraph K . [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 295 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 295
32 §295. Renewal
Status: in_force

Licenses expire annually on March 31st or at a time the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation designates. The board may issue a renewal license in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant the refusal of granting a license upon receipt of the written request of the applicant and the renewal fee as set under section 287‑A and upon the applicant presenting evidence of compliance with the requirements of section 292, subsection 5 . A license may be renewed up to 90 calendar days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee. Any applicant who submits an application for renewal more than 90 calendar days after the expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §9 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 8116 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8116
32 §8116. Powers of the chief
Status: in_force

1. Subpoenas. In any investigation conducted by the chief under this chapter, the chief may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence relevant to any fact in issue. [PL 2011, c. 366, §49 (AMD).]

2. Contempt. If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or to give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the chief, the Attorney General may petition the Superior Court in the county where the refusal occurred to find the witness in contempt. The Attorney General shall cause to be served on that witness an order requiring the witness to appear before the Superior Court to show cause why the witness should not be adjudged in contempt. The court shall, in a summary manner, hear the evidence and, if it is such as to warrant the witness in doing so, punish that witness in the same manner and to the same extent as for contempt committed before the Superior Court or with reference to the process of the Superior Court. [PL 2011, c. 366, §49 (AMD).]

3. Rules. The chief with the advice of the board may adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules regarding standards of acceptable professional conduct and training requirements for and sponsorship of investigative assistants. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2011, c. 366, §49 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14704 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14704
32 §14704. Disclosure of license number and permanent place of business
Status: in_force

1. License number and permanent place of business disclosed in advertisements. Every time a transient seller of consumer merchandise advertises in this State for the sale of merchandise, whether in print or electronic media, the advertisement must disclose the transient seller's license number in the following manner: "State Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Transient Seller's License Number: (Fill in number)" and must disclose the address of the seller's permanent place of business. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §13 (AMD).]

2. License number and place of business disclosed in written receipt. Every time a transient seller of consumer merchandise sells merchandise to a consumer in this State, the transient seller shall provide the purchaser with a written receipt, at the time of sale, disclosing the transient seller's license number in the following manner: "State Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Transient Seller's License Number: (Fill in number)" and disclosing the transient seller's name and permanent place of business. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §13 (AMD).]

3. 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, §16 (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, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 8111 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8111
32 §8111. Bonding and insurance requirements
Status: in_force

1. Bonding requirement. A person licensed as a professional investigator shall give to the chief a bond in the sum of $10,000 if the licensee is a resident of the State and in the sum of $50,000 if the licensee is not a resident of the State. A person licensed as an investigative assistant shall give to the chief a bond in the sum of $20,000. [PL 2011, c. 366, §43 (AMD).]

2. Form of a bond. Each bond must: A. Be in a form prescribed by the chief; [PL 2011, c. 366, §43 (AMD).] B. Be executed by the licensee as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in this State as surety; and [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).] C. Be conditioned upon the honest conduct of the business of the licensee and the right of any person, including the officer of any aggrieved labor union or association, whether or not incorporated, injured by the intentional, knowing, reckless or negligent act of the licensee to bring, in the licensee's own name, an action on the bond. [PL 2011, c. 366, §43 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 366, §43 (AMD).]

3. Insurance requirement. A person licensed as a professional investigator shall provide to the chief proof of insurance naming the licensee as the insured issued by an insurer authorized to do business in the State in the amount of a minimum of $10,000 in property damages, $100,000 for injury or death of a person and $200,000 for injuries to or deaths of more than one person arising out of the operation of the licensed activity. Proof of insurance must be submitted to the chief annually. [PL 2011, c. 366, §43 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3605-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3605-B
32 §3605-B. Powers and duties of the board
Status: in_force

In addition to powers and duties otherwise provided by law, the board has the following powers and duties: [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §239 (NEW).]

1. Licenses. Examine and issue and renew the licenses of qualified applicants; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §239 (NEW).]

2. Continuing education. Adopt standards for continuing education necessary to maintain licensure; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §239 (NEW).]

3. Rules. Adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, as it determines necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and [PL 2011, c. 190, §7 (AMD).]

4. Conduct investigations and hold hearings. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §5 (RP).]

5. Contracts. [PL 1995, c. 397, §58 (RP).]

6. Records. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §6 (RP).]

7. Podiatrist 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 podiatrist 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 podiatrist health program operated by a professional review committee. [PL 2011, c. 190, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7054-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7054-C
32 §7054-C. 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, §29 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3504-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 49 / Section 3504-A
32 §3504-A. Reciprocity
Status: in_force

The board shall issue a license to any person who files a sworn application and who is licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States as long as that state or territory has licensing standards and experience requirements at least equivalent to this State's and as long as that state or territory grants similar privileges to persons licensed under this chapter. Reciprocal licenses may not be denied on the basis of current residency. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13790 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13790
32 §13790. Using drugs not in prescription
Status: in_force

If a pharmacist knowingly uses any drugs or ingredients in preparing or compounding a written or oral prescription of any practitioner different from those named in the prescription, that use shall constitute a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $1,000 nor less than $50 may be adjudged. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15110 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15110
32 §15110. Welding on boilers and pressure vessels; certificates for welders
Status: in_force

A welder may not make welded repairs to any boiler or pressure vessel covered by this chapter, without first receiving authorization from the chief inspector or the authorized inspector employed by the insurance company responsible for the inspection of the boiler or pressure vessel. The authorization may be in the form of a general agreement between the chief inspector or the appropriate authorized inspector and the owner or the owner's representative. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

The director may conduct a welding test facility review. The welding test facility shall pay the required fee for the review. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §25 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 15209-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15209-A
32 §15209-A. Private wire rope inspectors; licenses
Status: in_force

The director may issue a license to an applicant as a private wire rope inspector, who may perform the inspections required for each tramway equipped with wire rope, if that applicant has a total of 5 years' experience in wire rope manufacture, installation, maintenance or inspection and meets the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted by the director. A private wire rope inspector's license is issued for a period of one year. The license fee must be set by the director under section 15225‑A . [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §17 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14711 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14711
32 §14711. Expiration
Status: in_force

1. Licenses. Licenses issued under section 14703 expire: A. On the date that the licensee establishes a permanent place of business and surrenders the licensee's license to the department; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §18 (AMD).] B. When the licensee fails to file a renewal application as required by section 14707 ; or [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §18 (AMD).] C. Upon the surrender of the license for cancellation. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §18 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §18 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12504 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12504
32 §12504. Unauthorized employment
Status: in_force

A person in the course of business may not employ an acupuncturist, naturopathic doctor or midwife who does not have a license unless that person is a student or intern within the meaning of this chapter. [PL 2015, c. 502, §9 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 5511 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 76 / Section 5511
32 §5511. License limited to persons
Status: in_force

A license issued under this subchapter may only be issued to a person, and licensure must be determined based on individual and personal qualifications. A firm, company, partnership, limited liability company or corporation may not be licensed under this chapter. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3267 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3267
32 §3267. Quorum
Status: in_force

A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business under this chapter, but a less number may adjourn from time to time until a quorum is present. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §201 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 8103 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8103
32 §8103. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]

1. Commissioner. [PL 2011, c. 366, §8 (RP).]

1-A. Board. "Board" means the Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators under section 8103‑A , as established under Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 29‑D . [PL 2011, c. 366, §9 (NEW).]

1-B. Chief. "Chief" means the Chief of the State Police or the chief's designee. [PL 2011, c. 366, §10 (NEW).]

1-C. Computer forensics. "Computer forensics" means the use of digital forensic science that involves the examination of digital media to identify, preserve, recover and analyze information related to legal matters. [PL 2011, c. 366, §11 (NEW).]

2. Investigative assistant. "Investigative assistant" means a person who acts as a professional investigator under the supervision of a licensed professional investigator in accordance with this chapter. [PL 2011, c. 366, §12 (AMD).]

3. Licensee. "Licensee" means any person licensed under this chapter as a professional investigator or investigative assistant. [PL 2011, c. 366, §13 (AMD).]

4. Person. "Person" means any natural person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, government agency or subdivision, or any employee or agent thereof. [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]

4-A. Private investigation. "Private investigation" means for any consideration whatsoever, to agree to obtain, or to in fact obtain information with reference to any of the following: A. A crime or other act committed or threatened against the laws or government of the United States, any state or territory or any political subdivision of a state or territory; [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).] B. The identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, reputation or character of any person; [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).] C. The cause of or responsibility for libels, fires, losses, accidents or damage or injury to persons or property; [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).] D. The location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property; [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).] E. Evidence to be used before a court, board, officer or investigative committee, including evidence derived through computer forensics; or [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).] F. The detection of surreptitiously installed devices designed for eavesdropping or observation, or both, for video and audio devices. [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]

5. Professional investigator. "Professional investigator" means any person who engages in or solicits business or accepts employment to conduct private investigations. A. [PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).] B. [PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).] C. [PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).] D. [PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).] E. [PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).] [PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 570 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 570
32 §570. 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, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 5506 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 76 / Section 5506
32 §5506. Rules
Status: in_force

The board may establish guidelines and rules by which this chapter is administered. Except where otherwise indicated, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

1. Education. The board may adopt rules to be applied in determining whether educational programs meet the license qualifications under this chapter. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

2. License qualifications. The board may adopt rules relating to the qualifications of an applicant for a license authorized under this chapter that ensure that an applicant is sufficiently trustworthy and competent to practice forestry. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

3. Standards of practice. The board may adopt rules consistent with the standards set forth in this chapter governing the practice of forestry in order to establish standards of practice that serve the public interest. The board may not adopt rules that govern forestry practices. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

4. Other. The board may adopt and enforce other rules that are necessary for the performance of its duties under this chapter. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14022 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124 / Section 14022
32 §14022. Place of business
Status: in_force

A licensee shall designate and maintain a principal place of business where real estate appraisal records may be inspected for purposes consistent with this chapter. A nonresident is not required to maintain a place of business in this State if the nonresident maintains an active place of business in another jurisdiction. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. H, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2209 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2209
32 §2209. Registration under prior law
Status: in_force

An individual holding a license as a registered nurse in the State issued by the former Board of Registration of Nurses that is valid on September 12, 1959 is licensed as a registered nurse under this chapter, and the renewal of the licenses for those individuals must be effectuated under this section. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §132 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4692 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-B / Section 4692
32 §4692. When disclosure statement must be provided
Status: in_force

Seller shall provide all purchasers with a disclosure statement meeting the requirements of this chapter at the earliest of: at least 72 hours before the purchaser signs a business opportunity agreement; at least 72 hours before the purchaser makes payment of any consideration in connection with the sales or proposed sale of the business opportunity; or the first face-to-face meeting between the seller and the purchaser that is held for the purpose of discussing the sale or proposed sale of a business opportunity. [PL 1991, c. 210, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6165 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6165
32 §6165. License required
Status: in_force

A virtual currency kiosk operator must be licensed as a money transmitter pursuant to the Maine Money Transmission Modernization Act unless exempt pursuant to sections 6074 and 6075 . [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17310 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17310
32 §17310. Inactive status
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules that provide that an individual licensed under this chapter may, upon written request, be placed on inactive status. The board may place the licensee on inactive status only upon proper application by the licensee. During inactive status, the licensee must renew the license and pay the license fees as set under section 17309 , but is not required to meet the continuing education requirements under section 17308 . The board shall adopt rules by which a license in an inactive status may be reactivated. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 12531 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12531
32 §12531. License required
Status: in_force

1. License required. Beginning January 1, 2020, a person may not practice, offer to practice or profess to be authorized to practice midwifery, or hold oneself out to the public, as a midwife licensed in this State or use the words "certified professional midwife" or "certified midwife" or the letters "C.P.M." or "C.M." or other words or letters to indicate that the person using the words or letters is a licensed certified midwife or licensed certified professional midwife or that may misrepresent to the public that the person is authorized to practice midwifery in this State, unless that person is licensed in accordance with this subchapter. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

2. National certification. This section is not intended to prohibit persons holding national certifications as midwives from identifying themselves as holding such certifications, so long as those persons are not practicing midwifery or professing to be authorized to practice midwifery in this State. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

3. Individual license. Only an individual may be licensed under this subchapter. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13786-E — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13786-E
32 §13786-E. Prescribing, dispensing and administering HIV prevention drugs
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "CDC guidelines" means guidelines related to nonoccupational exposure to potential HIV infection, or any subsequent guidelines, published by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [PL 2021, c. 265, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 265, §8 (AFF).] B. "HIV prevention drug" means a preexposure prophylaxis drug, post-exposure prophylaxis drug or other drug approved for the prevention of HIV infection by the federal Food and Drug Administration. [PL 2021, c. 265, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 265, §8 (AFF).] C. "Post-exposure prophylaxis drug" means a drug or drug combination that meets the clinical eligibility recommendations provided in CDC guidelines following potential exposure to HIV infection. [PL 2021, c. 265, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 265, §8 (AFF).] D. "Preexposure prophylaxis drug" means a drug or drug combination that meets the clinical eligibility recommendations provided in CDC guidelines to prevent HIV infection. [PL 2021, c. 265, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 265, §8 (AFF).] [PL 2021, c. 265, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 265, §8 (AFF).]

2. Authorization. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and as authorized by the board in accordance with rules adopted under subsection 3 , a pharmacist may prescribe, dispense and administer HIV prevention drugs pursuant to a standing order or collaborative practice agreement or to protocols developed by the board for when there is no prescription drug order, standing order or collaborative practice agreement in accordance with the requirements in this subsection and may also order laboratory testing for HIV infection as necessary. A. Before furnishing an HIV prevention drug to a patient, a pharmacist shall complete a training program approved by the board on the use of protocols developed by the board for prescribing, dispensing and administering an HIV prevention drug, on the requirements for any laboratory testing for HIV infection and on guidelines for prescription adherence and best practices to counsel patients prescribed an HIV prevention drug. [PL 2021, c. 265, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 265, §8 (AFF).] B. A pharmacist shall dispense or administer a preexposure prophylaxis drug in at least a 30-day supply, and up to a 60-day supply of an oral medication, or in one administration of an injectable medication of any duration, as long as all of the following conditions are met: (1) The patient tests negative for HIV infection, as documented by a negative HIV test result obtained within the previous 7 days. If the patient does not provide evidence of a negative HIV test result in accordance with this subparagraph, the pharmacist shall order an HIV test. If the test results are not transmitted directly to the pharmacist, the pharmacist shall verify the test results to the pharmacist's satisfaction. If the patient tests positive for HIV infection, the pharmacist or person administering the test shall direct the patient to a primary care provider and provide a list of primary care providers and clinics within a reasonable travel distance of the patient's residence; (2) The patient does not report any signs or symptoms of acute HIV infection on a self-reporting checklist of acute HIV infection signs and symptoms; (3) The patient does not report taking any contraindicated medications; (4) The pharmacist provides counseling to the patient, consistent with CDC guidelines, on the ongoing use of a preexposure prophylaxis drug. The pharmacist shall notify the patient that the patient must be seen by a primary care provider to receive subsequent prescriptions for a preexposure prophylaxis drug and that a pharmacist may not dispense or administer more than a 60-day supply of an oral preexposure prophylaxis drug or one administration of an injectable preexposure prophylaxis drug of any duration to a single patient once every 2 years without a prescription; (5) The pharmacist documents, to the extent possible, the services provided by the pharmacist in the patient's record in the patient profile record system maintained by the pharmacy. The pharmacist shall maintain records of preexposure prophylaxis drugs dispensed or administered to each patient; (6) The pharmacist does not dispense or administer more than a 60-day supply of an oral preexposure prophylaxis drug or one administration of an injectable preexposure prophylaxis drug of any duration to a single patient once every 2 years, unless otherwise directed by a practitioner; and (7) The pharmacist notifies the patient's primary care provider that the pharmacist completed the requirements specified in this paragraph. If the patient does not have a primary care provider, or refuses consent to notify the patient's primary care provider, the pharmacist shall provide the patient a list of physicians, clinics or other health care providers to contact regarding follow-up care. [PL 2025, c. 483, §4 (AMD).] C. A pharmacist shall dispense or administer a complete course of a post-exposure prophylaxis drug as long as all of the following conditions are met: (1) The pharmacist screens the patient and determines that the exposure occurred within the previous 72 hours and the patient otherwise meets the clinical criteria for a post-exposure prophylaxis drug under CDC guidelines; (2) The pharmacist provides HIV testing to the patient or determines that the patient is willing to undergo HIV testing consistent with CDC guidelines. If the patient refuses to undergo HIV testing but is otherwise eligible for a post-exposure prophylaxis drug under this subsection, the pharmacist may dispense or administer a post-exposure prophylaxis drug; (3) The pharmacist provides counseling to the patient, consistent with CDC guidelines, on the use of a post-exposure prophylaxis drug. The pharmacist shall also inform the patient of the availability of a preexposure prophylaxis drug for persons who are at substantial risk of acquiring HIV; and (4) The pharmacist notifies the patient's primary care provider of the dispensing or administering of the post-exposure prophylaxis drug. If the patient does not have a primary care provider, or refuses consent to notify the patient's primary care provider, the pharmacist shall provide the patient a list of physicians, clinics or other health care providers to contact regarding follow-up care. [PL 2021, c. 265, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 265, §8 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 483, §4 (AMD).]

3. Rules; protocols. The board by rule shall establish standards for authorizing pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and administer HIV prevention drugs in accordance with subsection 2 , including adequate training requirements and protocols for when there is no prescription drug order, standing order or collaborative practice agreement. Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 265, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 265, §8 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 17512 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17512
32 §17512. Date of implementation of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact and associated rules, withdrawal and amendment
Status: in_force

1. Effective date. This compact becomes effective on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the 10th member state. The provisions, which become effective at that time, are limited to the powers granted to the commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of rules. Thereafter, the commission shall meet and exercise rule-making powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the compact. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

2. Effect of rules adopted by compact on member states. A state that joins the compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules is subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which the compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the commission has the full force and effect of law on the date the compact becomes law in that state. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

3. Withdrawal. A member state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the compact. A. A member state's withdrawal does not take effect until 6 months after enactment of the repealing statute. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. Withdrawal does not affect the continuing requirement of the state's audiology or speech-language pathology licensing board to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this compact prior to the effective date of withdrawal. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

4. Construction. Nothing in this compact may be construed to invalidate or prevent any audiology or speech-language pathology licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a nonmember state that does not conflict with the provisions of this compact. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

5. Amendments. This compact may be amended by the member states. An amendment to this compact does not become effective and binding upon any member state until it is enacted into the statutes of all member states. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6170-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6170-A
32 §6170-A. Information security
Status: in_force

The administrator shall adopt rules that specify how virtual currency kiosk operators must implement and maintain an information security program. The information security rules must be consistent with the provisions of the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, 15 United States Code, Section 6801 et seq. (1999), as amended, and the applicable implementing federal regulations as adopted by the Federal Trade Commission. Rules adopted under this subchapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17102 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17102
32 §17102. Individual license
Status: in_force

Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter and only a licensed individual may provide services for which a license is required under this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 14025 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124 / Section 14025
32 §14025. License renewal
Status: in_force

A license expires on the date set by the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4 for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A license may be renewed upon receipt of an application for renewal and payment of the renewal fee as set under section 14012‑A and upon the applicant presenting evidence of compliance with the requirements of section 14027 . Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee, as set under section 14012‑A , in addition to a required renewal fee as set under section 14012‑A . [PL 2009, c. 241, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).]

The board shall deny a renewal license to any applicant whose license has lapsed for more than 90 days unless the applicant satisfies the provisions governing new applicants under this subchapter, except that the board may waive the education and examination requirements for new applicants if the renewal application is received, together with a late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under section 14012‑A , within 2 years from the date of that expiration. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. GG, §11 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18222 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18222
32 §18222. License limited to persons
Status: in_force

Only a person may be licensed under this chapter. A firm, company, partnership, limited liability company or corporation may practice or offer to practice land surveying as long as the practice of land surveying is performed by a professional land surveyor licensed in this State. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 14701 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14701
32 §14701. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

1. Consumer. "Consumer" means any person who purchases or contracts for the purchase of merchandise for any purpose except resale in the ordinary course of trade or business. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

2. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

3. Employee. "Employee" means any independent contractor, agent or person working for a salary or commission. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

4. Merchandise. "Merchandise" includes any objects, wares, goods, promises, commodities, intangibles, services or other things of value but does not include food or technical or vocational schools located outside of the State that are registered pursuant to Title 20‑A, section 9501 . "Merchandise" does not include securities that are registered or exempt from registration pursuant to chapter 135 , the Maine Uniform Securities Act and rules adopted pursuant to that Act or insurance products that are regulated under Title 24‑A . [PL 2005, c. 347, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).]

5. Permanent place of business. "Permanent place of business" means any building or other permanently affixed structure, including a home residence, that is owned or held under a 12-month lease or rental agreement at the time business is commenced and is used in whole or in part for the purpose of engaging in sales of consumer merchandise. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

6. Person. "Person" includes natural persons, corporations, trusts, partnerships, incorporated or unincorporated associations and any other legal entities. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

7. Sale. "Sale" includes any sale, transfer, exchange or barter, offer for sale, promise to sell or attempt to sell, or advertisement for sale, of any merchandise for cash or for credit. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

8. Transient seller of consumer merchandise or transient seller. "Transient seller of consumer merchandise" or "transient seller" means any person who engages in the business of selling merchandise to consumers by means of personal contact or telephone contact, whether or not the seller is present in the State at the time of the contact or the time of sale, and who does not have, for the purposes of carrying on such business, any permanent place of business within this State. "Transient seller of consumer merchandise" does not include a person who sells at public fairs, expositions or bazaars or a member selling on behalf of public service organizations. "Transient seller of consumer merchandise" does not include a person who sells exclusively by mail contact, except for a person who offers merchandise or money prizes as free of charge, such as contest prizes or gifts for answering a survey, but who requires the recipient to pay something of value in order to participate in this offer, including, but not limited to, entrance fees, processing fees or handling charges. A "transient seller of consumer merchandise" does not include a supervised lender as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 39 . [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6209 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6209
32 §6209. Removal of board members
Status: in_force

A board member may be removed by the Governor for cause. [PL 1983, c. 413, §212 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 7365 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7365
32 §7365. Confidentiality of polygraph examination results and related records
Status: in_force

1. Disclosure prohibited. A polygraph examiner may not disclose information acquired from a polygraph examination, or records resulting from a polygraph examination, to another person other than: A. The subject of the examination or the subject's attorney; [PL 2015, c. 316, §2 (AMD).] B. Any other person specifically designated in writing by the subject of the examination; [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] C. A member or agent of the department that licenses polygraph examiners; [PL 2015, c. 316, §2 (AMD).] C-1. A member or agent of a criminal justice agency that employs or contracts with the polygraph examiner. [PL 2015, c. 316, §2 (NEW).] C-2. A member or agent of a criminal justice agency, if the polygraph examiner conducts a polygraph examination in the course of a criminal investigation; [PL 2015, c. 316, §2 (NEW).] D. Another licensed polygraph examiner in private, professional consultation; [PL 2015, c. 316, §2 (AMD).] D-1. A person employed by or working as an intern with the polygraph examiner; [PL 2015, c. 316, §2 (NEW).] D-2. The Maine Criminal Justice Academy and its board of trustees, if the subject of the polygraph examination is an applicant for admission to the academy or for law enforcement certification that is being considered by the academy or board; [PL 2015, c. 316, §2 (NEW).] E. The Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to section 7361, subsection 1, paragraph F ; or [PL 2015, c. 316, §2 (AMD).] F. As otherwise required or authorized by law. [PL 2015, c. 316, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 316, §2 (AMD).]

2. Further disclosure prohibited. A polygraph examiner or other person to whom information acquired from a polygraph examination is disclosed under subsection 1 may not further disclose the information or records, except as otherwise required or authorized by law. [PL 2015, c. 316, §3 (AMD).]

3. Examination records. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the pre-test, in-test and post-test records associated with the administration of a polygraph examination that is administered for preemployment screening purposes or in association with a law enforcement investigation are confidential for the purposes of Title 1, chapter 13 and are not subject to compulsory legal process or otherwise discoverable or admissible in evidence in any civil action unless the confidentiality is expressly waived, in writing, by the subject of the examination. For purposes of this subsection, "records" includes, but is not limited to, video and audio recordings, graphs and examination results. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

4. Records in custody of commissioner. Records in the custody of the commissioner pursuant to this chapter are confidential if those records contain: A. Personal medical information of an applicant or licensee under this chapter; or [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] B. Personally identifying information of a minor to whom a polygraph examination has been administered. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] Nothing in this chapter prohibits the use of statements or disclosures voluntarily made by the subject of a polygraph examination from being used in the course of a criminal investigation or prosecution, to the fullest extent permitted by law. [PL 2015, c. 316, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4330 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 64 / Section 4330
32 §4330. Right of entry, inspection and determination of compliance
Status: in_force

The department and any duly designated officer or employee of the department have the right, without an administrative inspection warrant, to enter upon and into the premises of any establishment licensed, or a place where a person licensed under this chapter practices, pursuant to this chapter at any reasonable time in order to determine the state of compliance with this chapter and any rules adopted by the department under this chapter. The right of entry and inspection extends to any premises that the department has reason to believe is being operated or maintained without a license or a place where a person licensed under this chapter practices, but no such entry and inspection of any premises or place may be made without the permission of the owner or person in charge unless a search warrant is obtained authorizing entry and inspection. Determination of compliance with this chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter must be made at least once every 2 years by inspection or other method as determined by the department. [PL 2021, c. 125, §39 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14716 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14716
32 §14716. Telemarketers
Status: in_force

1. Incorporation of federal standards. Violation of any provision of the Federal Trade Commission's Telemarketing Sales Rule, 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 310, as in effect on January 1, 2000, by a transient seller of consumer merchandise is a violation of this subchapter. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

2. Additional prohibitions. A transient seller of consumer merchandise who is a telemarketer, as defined in the Federal Trade Commission's Telemarketing Sales Rule, 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 310.2, as in effect on January 1, 2000, and who initiates telephone contact with a consumer may not procure the services of any professional delivery courier or other pick-up service to obtain immediate receipt or possession of a consumer's payment, unless the goods are delivered with the opportunity to inspect before any payment is collected. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]

3. Do-not-call list. [PL 2007, c. 227, §3 (RP).]

4. Other applicable law. A transient seller of consumer merchandise who is a telemarketer, as defined in the Federal Trade Commission's Telemarketing Sales Rule, 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 310.2, as in effect on January 1, 2000, is subject to and shall comply with the provisions of chapter 69, subchapter V . [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9416 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 93 / Section 9416
32 §9416. Firearms
Status: in_force

A person who acts as a security guard may, while he is in the performance of his duties in that capacity, carry a loaded weapon in a motor vehicle which is being used to provide armored car service or which is otherwise transporting things of value, provided that any weapon carried is not concealed. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3401 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 49 / Section 3401
32 §3401. Membership; vacancies; removal; compensation
Status: in_force

The Plumbers' Examining Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 32 , consists of 5 members, who are appointed by the Governor as follows. [PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF).]

1. Public member. One of the members of the board must be a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).]

2. Master plumbers. Three of the members of the board must be master plumbers as defined in section 3301 , and one of those 3 members must be a member of a bona fide labor organization. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).]

3. Journeyman plumbers. [PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF); MRSA T. 32 §3401, sub-§3 (RP).]

3-A. Journeyman plumber. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. F, §2 (RP).]

4. Local plumbing inspector. One of the members of the board must be a local plumbing inspector who has been engaged in plumbing inspections for at least 4 years and is employed by a municipality. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).]

Members are appointed for terms of 4 years. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).]

Any member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 13800-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13800-C
32 §13800-C. Opioid medication product registration fee
Status: in_force

This section governs opioid medication product registration fees. As used in this section, "unit of an opioid medication" means the lowest identifiable quantity of the opioid medication that is dispensed. [PL 2019, c. 536, §4 (NEW).]

1. Registration fee. Except as provided in subsection 2 , a manufacturer that sells, delivers or distributes an opioid medication in this State shall pay an annual registration fee of $250,000 to the board on December 31st of each year. [PL 2019, c. 536, §4 (NEW).]

2. Exception. A manufacturer that does not sell, deliver or distribute 2,000,000 or more units of an opioid medication within this State in the year in which a registration fee is due is not required to pay the registration fee. To qualify for the exception under this subsection, a manufacturer must demonstrate to the board, by January 31st of the year following the year in which the registration fee is due, in a manner determined by the board, that the manufacturer did not sell, deliver or distribute 2,000,000 or more units of an opioid medication within this State in the year in which the manufacturer seeks to claim the exception. The board may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2019, c. 536, §4 (NEW).]

3. Calculation of units of an opioid medication sold, delivered or distributed. When calculating the number of units of an opioid medication sold, delivered or distributed by a manufacturer under subsection 2 , units of an opioid medication may be excluded when prescribed for the purpose of medication-assisted treatment of substance use disorder. The board periodically shall provide to the Department of Health and Human Services a list of medications exempted under this subsection. [PL 2019, c. 536, §4 (NEW).]

4. Registration fee review and report. [PL 2019, c. 536, §4 (NEW); MRSA T. 32 §13800-C, sub-§4 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 17501 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17501
32 §17501. Short title, legislative intent and declaration of purpose
Status: in_force

1. Short title. This subchapter may be known and cited as "the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact." [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

2. Legislative intent. This compact is the Maine enactment of the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact," which is referred to in this subchapter as "the compact." The form, format and text of the compact have been changed minimally so as to conform to the Maine Revised Statutes. The changes to the compact are technical in nature, and this Act must be interpreted as substantively the same as the compact that is enacted by other compact states. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

3. Declaration of purpose. The purpose of this compact is to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology with the goal of improving public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services. The practice of audiology and speech-language pathology occurs in the state where the client is located at the time of the client encounter. The compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. The compact is designed to achieve the following objectives: A. Increase public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] C. Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate audiology and speech-language pathology practice; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] D. Support spouses of relocating active duty military personnel; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] E. Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative and disciplinary information between member states; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] F. Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards; and [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] G. Allow for the use of telehealth technology to facilitate increased access to audiology and speech-language pathology services. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13171 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13171
32 §13171. Real estate brokerage agency
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, except for subchapter 7 , "real estate brokerage agency" or "agency" means any person or entity engaged in real estate brokerage services through its designated broker, associates or employees and licensed by the commission as a real estate brokerage agency. [PL 2005, c. 378, §2 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 9709-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 97 / Section 9709-A
32 §9709-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, §30 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 10003 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104-A / Section 10003
32 §10003. Board of Underground Storage Tank Installers; establishment; compensation
Status: in_force

1. Establishment and membership. There is established within the Department of Environmental Protection, the Board of Underground Storage Tank Installers. The board consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor as follows: one from the Department of Environmental Protection; one from the Maine Oil Dealer's Association; one underground oil storage tank installer; one from the Maine Chamber and Business Alliance or an underground oil storage tank inspector or a 2nd underground oil storage tank installer; one from the Maine Fire Chiefs Association; and 2 public members. [PL 2003, c. 551, §3 (AMD).]

2. Terms of appointment. The Governor, within 60 days following the effective date of this chapter, shall appoint 3 board members for terms of one year, 3 for terms of 2 years and one for a term of 3 years. The Governor shall appoint by October 1, 1987, a board member from the Maine Chamber of Commerce and Industry for an initial term of one year. Appointments made thereafter are for 3-year terms, but no person except the representative from the Department of Environmental Protection may be appointed to serve more than 2 consecutive terms at any one time. Terms begin on the first day of the calendar year and end on the last day of the calendar year or until successors are appointed, except for the first appointed members who shall serve through the last calendar days of the year in which they are appointed, before commencing the terms prescribed by this section. Any member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. A member may not serve more than 2 full successive terms provided that, for this purpose only, a period actually served that exceeds 1/2 of the 3-year term is deemed a full term. [PL 1991, c. 499, §7 (AMD).]

3. Meetings. The board shall meet during the first month of each calendar year to select a chairman and for other purposes. At least one additional meeting shall be held before the end of each calendar year. Other meetings may be convened at the call of the chairman or the written request of any 3 board members. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for all purposes. [PL 1987, c. 410, §4 (AMD).]

4. Compensation. Members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but are entitled to expenses on the same basis as provided for state employees. [PL 1987, c. 410, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4875 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4875
32 §4875. Notice of services
Status: in_force

A person engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine who maintains a facility where veterinary medicine is practiced and animals are kept overnight shall provide a written notice regarding the after-hours staffing policies for the facility to any person who is responsible for an animal and who is releasing that animal to the facility. The notice must include the staffing levels and approximate times that a staff member is present during the hours that the facility is not regularly open to the public. The person responsible for releasing the animal to the facility shall sign and date the notice to acknowledge receipt of the notice. A copy of the signed notice must be kept in the animal's patient file. [PL 2001, c. 62, §1 (NEW).]

A person engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine who fails to comply with this section is subject to discipline by the board. [PL 2001, c. 62, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16702 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16702
32 §16702. Application
Status: in_force

The application of this chapter to existing proceedings and existing rights and duties is described in this section. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Applicability of predecessor act to pending proceedings and existing rights. The predecessor act exclusively governs all actions or proceedings that are pending on the effective date of this chapter or may be instituted on the basis of conduct occurring before the effective date of this chapter, but a civil action may not be maintained to enforce any liability under the predecessor act unless instituted within any period of limitation that applied when the cause of action accrued or within 5 years after the effective date of this chapter, whichever is earlier. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Continued effectiveness under predecessor act. All effective licenses and registrations under any predecessor act, all administrative orders relating to the registrations, rules, statements of policy, interpretative opinions, declaratory rulings, no action determinations and conditions imposed on the licenses and registrations under any predecessor act remain in effect while they would have remained in effect if this chapter had not been enacted. They are considered to have been filed, issued or imposed under this chapter, but are exclusively governed by that predecessor act. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Applicability of predecessor act to offers or sales. The predecessor act exclusively applies to an offer or sale made within one year after the effective date of this chapter pursuant to an offering made in good faith before the effective date of this chapter on the basis of an exemption available under the predecessor act. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3651-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3651-C
32 §3651-C. Examination; requirements
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an individual must pass an examination approved by the board before engaging in the practice of podiatry. An applicant shall submit an application for a license to practice podiatry containing satisfactory proof that the applicant: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §10 (NEW).]

1. Minimum age. Is at least 18 years of age; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §10 (NEW).]

2. Graduation. Has received a certificate of graduation from an accredited college of podiatric medicine, recognized by the Council of Education of the American Podiatry Association or its successor or other organization approved by the board; and [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §10 (NEW).]

3. Examination. Has passed an examination approved by the board. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §10 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13751 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13751
32 §13751. Registration
Status: in_force

1. Licensure. All pharmacies, manufacturers, wholesalers and mail order contact lens suppliers shall annually obtain a license from the board. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §21 (AMD).]

2. Classifications. Pharmacies must be licensed in classifications set out in this subsection. Each pharmacy must apply for a license in one of the following classifications: A. Retail pharmacy; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §22 (AMD).] A-1. Remote dispensing site; [PL 2025, c. 136, §1 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 136, §2 (AFF).] B. Mail order prescription pharmacy; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §22 (AMD).] C. Wholesale pharmacy; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §22 (AMD).] D. Rural health center; [PL 2019, c. 454, §1 (AMD).] E. Free clinic; or [PL 2019, c. 454, §1 (AMD).] F. Vending machine outlet. [PL 2019, c. 454, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 136, §1 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 136, §2 (AFF).]

3. Rules. The board shall establish by rule the criteria that each pharmacy must meet to qualify for licensure in each classification designated in subsection 2 . The board may issue various types of licenses with varying restrictions to the pharmacies referred to in subsection 2, paragraph A when the board determines it necessary by reason of the type of pharmacy requesting a license. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §23 (AMD).]

3-A. Mail order contact lens suppliers. In order to meet the board's minimum licensure requirements, a mail order contact lens supplier must: A. Apply for a license, if filling contact lens prescriptions by mail or carrier for a patient that resides in this State; [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).] B. Pay a license fee, as set under section 13724 ; [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).] C. Provide the name and address of the owner, partners or corporation and its officers; [PL 1997, c. 117, §11 (NEW).] D. Fill only written contact lens prescriptions containing expiration dates that do not exceed 24 months from the date of issue; [PL 1997, c. 117, §11 (NEW).] E. Maintain a record of every contact lens prescription filled for a period of 5 years; and [PL 1997, c. 117, §11 (NEW).] F. Supply, upon request, all information needed by the board to ensure compliance with this subchapter. [PL 1997, c. 117, §11 (NEW).] The board may adopt rules establishing additional licensure requirements and disciplinary actions for violation of this subchapter and board rules. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]

4. Nonprescription drugs. It shall be lawful for a person to sell and distribute nonprescription drugs. Any person engaging in the sale and distribution of those items shall not be deemed to be improperly engaged in the practice of pharmacy. No rule may be adopted by the board under this Act which requires the sale of nonprescription drugs by a licensed pharmacist or under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or otherwise applies to or interferes with the sale and distribution of those medicines. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 292 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 292
32 §292. License qualifications
Status: in_force

1. Application. An applicant shall submit an application together with the fee as set under section 287‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §8 (AMD).]

2. Residence. The applicant shall provide evidence of the applicant's legal residence. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

3. Reputation. The applicant must have a good reputation for honesty, fair dealing and competency. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. J, §1 (AMD).]

4. Examination. Each applicant shall satisfactorily pass the examination, the content of which is determined by the board. Examination results remain valid for issuance of a license for 90 days after the exam is passed. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §8 (AMD).]

5. Surety bond. Each applicant for licensure shall file a surety bond in an amount set by the board by rule. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

6. Criminal history information. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §8 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 1852 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 27 / Section 1852
32 §1852. Plant requirements
Status: in_force

Every beverage plant used for the preparation, manufacture and bottling of any beverage must be adequately lighted and ventilated and all floors must be constructed of cement, concrete or tile laid in cement or other material impervious to water, and must have sufficient pitch to ensure drainage; walls and ceilings must be varnished or painted in light color and kept clean; doors, windows and other openings of any room in which beverages or the ingredients of such beverages are prepared must be screened. Wash basins, sinks and toilets must be provided for employees. A toilet may not open directly into any room used for the preparation or bottling of any beverage. The syrup room must be separately enclosed, well ventilated and lighted, provided with sinks and taps for hot and cold water, thoroughly protected against vermin, flies, dirt and dust and so constructed as to be easily cleaned. [PL 2017, c. 113, §2 (AMD).]

Except for a small beverage producer, every beverage plant must be equipped with mechanical container-washing apparatus and machinery, and with mechanical and sanitary machines for bottling and for carbonating, if carbonated beverages are manufactured. A small beverage producer may wash and fill glass beverage containers by hand and carbonate beverages by hand if all other requirements of this section are met. [PL 2017, c. 113, §2 (AMD).]

All machines, apparatus, vessels, fountains, tanks or other equipment, caps and ingredients used in the manufacture of beverages must be kept in a sanitary condition. No vessels or tanks may be used for syrup mixing or for storing such mixed syrup unless they are of glass or stainless steel, porcelain lined, block tin lined or made of some other suitable impervious material. [RR 2017, c. 1, §29 (COR).]

Beverage plants must be located in buildings so constructed that the bottling operation is performed in separate rooms, but such construction must allow for modern practices in the loading or unloading of trucks in the same rooms, and for modern practices in the use of conveyor systems or other means of mechanical handling. [PL 2017, c. 113, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1742 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26-B / Section 1742
32 §1742. Identification of food contact chemicals of high concern
Status: in_force

In accordance with the requirements of this section, the department shall publish and may revise a list of no more than 10 food contact chemicals of high concern. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

1. Criteria. A chemical may be included on the list under this section only if: A. The chemical is included on the list of chemicals of concern published by the department in accordance with Title 38, section 1693 or the chemical has been identified by an authoritative governmental entity on the basis of credible scientific evidence as being: (1) A carcinogen, a reproductive or developmental toxicant or an endocrine disruptor; (2) Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic; or (3) Very persistent and very bioaccumulative; [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] B. The department determines that there is strong credible scientific evidence that the chemical is a reproductive or developmental toxicant, endocrine disruptor or human carcinogen; and [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] C. The department determines that there is strong credible scientific evidence that the chemical meets one or more of the following additional criteria: (1) The chemical has been found through biomonitoring studies to be present in human blood, human breast milk, human urine or other human bodily tissues or fluids; (2) The chemical has been found through sampling and analysis to be present in a food or beverage product; or (3) The chemical has been added to or is present in a food package. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

2. Revisions. The commissioner shall review the list published pursuant to this section at least every 3 years and shall remove from the list any food contact chemical of high concern that has been designated as a priority food contact chemical pursuant to section 1743 or that no longer meets the criteria of subsection 1 . The commissioner may add to the list additional food contact chemicals of high concern that meet the criteria of subsection 1 , except that the list under this section may not at any one time include more than 10 food contact chemicals of high concern. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 19311 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 151 / Section 19311
32 §19311. Operation of kiosks
Status: in_force

The following provisions govern the operation of kiosks by any person. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]

1. Minimum standards for eye examination. Ownership and operation of a kiosk, including use of a kiosk by any person, must comply with the minimum standards for an eye examination under section 19309 . [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]

2. Enforcement. In addition to the disciplinary actions available to the board under section 19402 , the board has the following powers of enforcement for violations of this chapter that relate in any way to kiosks, their use or the issuance of prescriptions arising out of their use. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to apply to enforcement for violations by physicians who are governed by the Board of Licensure in Medicine or the Board of Osteopathic Licensure. A. A person or governmental entity that believes a violation of this chapter in relation to a kiosk has occurred or has been attempted may make an allegation of that fact to the board in writing. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] B. If, upon reviewing an allegation under paragraph A , the board determines there is a reasonable basis to believe a violation of this chapter or attempted violation of this chapter has occurred in relation to a kiosk, the use of a kiosk or the issuance of a prescription arising out of kiosk use, the board shall investigate. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] C. The board may hold adjudicatory hearings and administer oaths and order testimony to be taken at a hearing or by deposition conducted pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4 or 5 . [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] D. The board may proceed with an action if the board determines that a violation in relation to a kiosk, the use of a kiosk or the issuance of a prescription arising out of kiosk use has occurred. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] E. The board is not required to wait until human harm has occurred to initiate an investigation under this subsection. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] F. The board, upon finding, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, that a person has violated any requirement related to a kiosk, the use of a kiosk or the issuance of a prescription arising out of kiosk use without meeting the minimum standards for an eye examination under section 19309 , may impose an administrative fine of not more than $10,000 for each violation or attempted violation and may issue an order requiring reimbursement of the reasonable costs to the board of investigation and hearing. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] G. The board shall advise the Attorney General of the failure of a person to pay a civil penalty imposed following an adjudicatory hearing or to reimburse costs to the board of investigation and hearing imposed under this subsection. The Attorney General may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for the failure to pay any amount imposed under this subsection, including the reasonable costs of investigation and hearing. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] H. The board may request that the Attorney General file a civil action seeking an injunction or other appropriate relief to enforce this section. For violations of this section, a court may impose a fine of not more than $20,000 for each violation. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] I. The board may adopt rules to implement, administer and enforce this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]

3. Attorney General may initiate action. Nothing in this section prohibits the Attorney General from initiating an action without referral or request from the board if the Attorney General determines there is a reasonable basis to believe a violation of this section occurred. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]

4. Prescription filled based in part on measurements from kiosk. It is neither a violation of this section nor grounds for professional discipline or liability for an optometrist to fill a prescription for a patient based in part on measurements obtained through a kiosk. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4328 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 64 / Section 4328
32 §4328. Compliance
Status: in_force

Beginning January 1, 1998, a person seeking to engage in the business of body piercing shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7056 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7056
32 §7056. Fees
Status: in_force

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $175. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §10 (RPR); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 12538 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12538
32 §12538. Fees and renewals
Status: in_force

1. Fees. The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this subchapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for initial and renewal licensure may not exceed $675 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

2. Renewal. A license issued under this subchapter expires on the stated expiration date as determined by the commissioner. Prior to expiration of a license, a licensee may make an application in a format as determined by the commissioner for renewal and upon payment of the renewal fee as set pursuant to subsection 1 . A license may not be issued until the applicant certifies to the board that the applicant has completed the continuing education requirements adopted by the board. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

3. Late renewal. Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set pursuant to subsection 1 . A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the date of expiration is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this subchapter, except that the board, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, may waive any such requirement if that renewal application is received, together with the late fee and renewal fee, within 2 years from the date of the expiration. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]