32 M.R.S. § 12233 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12233
32 §12233. Continuing education requirements for renewal
Status: in_force

An applicant for renewal of a public accountant or certified public accountant license must show that requirements of continuing professional education have been fulfilled. The board shall establish by rule the number of hours of continuing professional education required for renewal, which may be no more than 40 hours and no less than 20 hours annually. That education must consist of the general kinds and in subjects that are specified by the board by rule. The board may provide by rule that fulfillment of continuing professional education requirements of other states is accepted in lieu of the requirements of this subsection. The board may also provide by rule for prorated continuing professional education requirements to be met by applicants whose initial licenses were issued less than one year prior to the renewal date. The board may prescribe by rule lesser continuing education requirements to be met by applicants for license renewal whose licenses lapsed prior to their applications for renewal. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2009, c. 242, §14 (NEW).]

The board, in its discretion, may renew a license despite failure to furnish evidence of satisfaction of requirements of continuing professional education only upon condition that the applicant follow a particular program or schedule of continuing professional education. In issuing rules and individual orders regarding the requirements of continuing professional education, the board in its discretion may use and rely upon guidelines and pronouncements of recognized educational and professional organizations; may prescribe the content, duration and organization of courses; may take into account any impediments to interstate practice of public accountancy that result from differences between the requirements and those of other states; and may provide for relaxation or suspension of the requirements for applicants who certify that they do not intend to engage in the practice of public accountancy. [PL 2009, c. 242, §14 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 19702 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 151 / Section 19702
32 §19702. Closing practice
Status: in_force

A licensee who is unwilling or unable to operate a practice pursuant to this chapter shall notify the board as soon as practicable and in no event later than 30 days before closure of the practice if there is no successor licensee. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7390 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7390
32 §7390. Administrative actions; Maine Administrative Procedure Act
Status: in_force

The Maine Administrative Procedure Act applies to and governs all administrative actions taken under this chapter. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 17510 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17510
32 §17510. Rulemaking
Status: in_force

1. Rule-making authority. The commission shall exercise its rule-making powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted pursuant to this section. Rules and amendments become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

2. Rejection of rules. If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact within 4 years of the date of adoption of the rule, the rule has no further force and effect in any member state. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

3. Adoption at meeting. Rules or amendments to the rules must be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the commission. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

4. Notice. Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final rule or rules by the commission, and at least 30 days in advance of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon, the commission shall file a notice of proposed rulemaking: A. On the publicly accessible website of the commission or other publicly accessible platform; and [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. On the publicly accessible website of each member state audiology or speech-language pathology licensing board or other publicly accessible platform or the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

5. Notice requirements. The notice of proposed rulemaking under subsection 4 must include: A. The proposed time, date and location of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. The text of the proposed rule and the reason for the proposed rule; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] C. A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] D. The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

6. Comments. Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the commission shall allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions and arguments, which must be made available to the public. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

7. Opportunity for public hearing. The commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by: A. At least 25 persons; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. A state or federal governmental subdivision or agency; or [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] C. An association or organization having at least 25 members. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

8. Notice of hearing. If a hearing is held on the proposed rule or amendment, the commission shall publish the place, time and date of the scheduled public hearing. If the hearing is held via electronic means, the commission shall publish the mechanism for access to the electronic hearing. A. A person wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the executive director of the commission or other designated member in writing of the person's desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than 5 business days before the scheduled date of the hearing. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. A hearing must be conducted in a manner that provides each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] C. All hearings must be recorded. A copy of the recording must be made available on request. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] D. Nothing in this subsection may be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the commission at hearings required by this section. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

9. Consideration of comments. Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the commission shall consider all written and oral comments received. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

10. No public hearing. If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested persons is received, the commission may proceed with promulgation of the proposed rule without a public hearing. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

11. Final action. The commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule and shall determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rule-making record and the full text of the rule. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

12. Emergency rules. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment or hearing, as long as the usual rule-making procedures provided in the compact and in this section are retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than 90 days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this subsection, an emergency rule is a rule that must be adopted immediately in order to: A. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety or welfare; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. Prevent a loss of commission or member state funds; or [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] C. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or regulation. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]

13. Revisions. The commission or an authorized committee of the commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions must be posted on the publicly accessible website of the commission. The revision is subject to challenge by any person for a period of 30 days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge must be made in writing and delivered to the chair of the commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision takes effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1243 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 18 / Section 1243
32 §1243.  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 licensed electrologist 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 licensed electrologist 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, §22 (NEW).]

Upon any person's request and payment of a fee not to exceed $150, the department shall inspect that person's training, place of practice and equipment for compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted by the department under this chapter. All fees collected by the department must be deposited in a special revenue account dedicated to a health inspection program. [PL 2021, c. 125, §22 (AMD).]

1. Additional inspection fees. When an additional inspection is required to determine an applicant's eligibility for licensure under this chapter, the department is authorized to charge, in addition to the usual fees imposed pursuant to this chapter for one license, which includes one licensure inspection and one follow-up inspection, an additional fee not to exceed $200 to cover the costs of each additional inspection or visit. The department may impose on the applicant a penalty for the applicant's failure to pay an additional inspection fee within 30 days of the billing date. [PL 2021, c. 125, §22 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6232 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6232
32 §6232. Telehealth services permitted
Status: in_force

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 subchapter and in accordance with standards of practice. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9916 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104 / Section 9916
32 §9916. Telehealth services
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between an individual and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, still images, video files, audio files, text files and other relevant data, and to transmit such information without requiring the simultaneous presence of the individual and the person licensed under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] B. "Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of an individual's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] C. "Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between an individual and a person licensed under this chapter or between a person licensed under this chapter and another health care provider. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §17 (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, §17 (NEW).] E. "Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor an individual's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the individual's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §17 (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, §17 (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, §17 (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, §17 (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, §17 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3270-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3270-C
32 §3270-C. Termination of license
Status: in_force

1. Grounds. The sanctions of section 3282‑A apply to a physician associate. A. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §207 (RP).] A-1. [PL 2005, c. 162, §1 (RP).] B. [PL 2005, c. 162, §1 (RP).] C. [PL 2005, c. 162, §1 (RP).] D. [PL 2005, c. 162, §1 (RP).] [PL 2005, c. 162, §1 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

2. Consent to physical or mental examination; objections to admissibility of examiner's testimony waived. For the purposes of this section, every physician associate registered under these rules who accepts the privilege of rendering medical services in this State by the filing of an application and of biannual registration renewal: A. Is deemed to have consented to a mental or physical examination by a physician or other person selected or approved by the board when directed in writing by the board; and [PL 2013, c. 355, §5 (AMD).] B. Is deemed to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the examining physician's or other person's testimony or reports on the ground that these constitute a privileged communication. [PL 2013, c. 355, §5 (AMD).] Pursuant to Title 4, section 184, subsection 6 , the District Court shall immediately suspend the certificate of a physician associate who can be shown, through the results of the medical or physical examination conducted under this section or through other competent evidence, to be unable to render medical services with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental illness, alcohol intemperance, excessive use of drugs or narcotics or as a result of a mental or physical condition interfering with the competent rendering of medical services. [PL 2013, c. 355, §5 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

3. Jurisdiction. [PL 1977, c. 694, §609 (RP).]

4. Enforcement. [PL 1977, c. 694, §609 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 1405-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 21 / Section 1405-A
32 §1405-A. Disposition of cremated remains
Status: in_force

A funeral director or a practitioner of funeral services who receives cremated remains or has received cremated remains prior to the effective date of this section may dispose of those cremated remains in accordance with Title 13, section 1032 , providing the following conditions have been met: [PL 2009, c. 39, §1 (AMD).]

1. Cremated remains not claimed for one year. The cremated remains have not been claimed after a time period of at least one year from the time of cremation; and [PL 2009, c. 39, §1 (AMD).]

2. Notice. The funeral director or practitioner of funeral services has sent notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the person who authorized the cremation at least 60 days prior to disposal. [PL 2001, c. 611, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9402 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 93 / Section 9402
32 §9402. Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate any person engaging in the business of providing a private security guard or private security guards. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14251 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14251
32 §14251. Enforcement actions
Status: in_force

The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin any person from violating this subchapter or rules adopted under this subchapter regardless of whether proceedings have been or may be instituted in the District Court or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted. A violation of this subchapter or any rule adopted under this subchapter is prima facie evidence of a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. Responsible owners, officers and employees of licensees are personally liable to any person harmed by intentional violations of this subchapter or applicable rules, including violations of rules regarding the payment of refunds, for the amount of damage caused by the violation. [PL 1997, c. 771, §14 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 11206 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11206
32 §11206. Fraudulent conduct
Status: in_force

No person may directly or indirectly, in or in connection with the purchase or sale of, the offer to sell, the offer to purchase, the offer to enter into or the entry into of any commodity contract or commodity option subject to section 11202 ; 11203 ; or 11204, subsection 1, paragraph B or D : [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

1. Cheat. Cheat or defraud, or attempt to cheat or defraud, any other person or employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud any other person; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

2. False statements. Make any false report, enter any false record, or make any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

3. Fraud; deceit. Engage in any transaction, act, practice or course of business, including, without limitation, any form of advertising or solicitation, which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

4. Misappropriation. Misappropriate or convert the funds, security or property of any other person. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6088 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6088
32 §6088. Consistent state licensing
Status: in_force

Consistent licensing between the State and other states is governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Authorization. To establish consistent licensing between the State and other states, the administrator may: A. Implement all licensing provisions of this Act in a manner that is consistent with other states that have adopted this Act; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Participate in nationwide protocols for licensing cooperation and coordination among state regulators as long as such protocols are consistent with this Act. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Relationships and contracts. In order to fulfill the purposes of this Act, the administrator may establish relationships or contracts with NMLS or other entities designated by NMLS to enable the administrator to: A. Collect and maintain records; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Coordinate multistate licensing processes and supervision processes; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. Process fees; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] D. Facilitate communication between this State and licensees or other persons subject to this Act. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. NMLS licensing. The administrator may use NMLS for all aspects of licensing in accordance with this Act, including but not limited to license applications, applications for acquisitions of control, surety bonds, reporting, criminal history background checks, credit checks, fee processing and examinations. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

4. NMLS forms, processes and functionalities. The administrator may use NMLS forms, processes and functionalities in accordance with this Act. If NMLS does not provide forms, processes or functionality for a provision of this Act, the administrator may strive to implement the requirements in a manner that facilitates uniformity with respect to licensing, supervision, reporting and regulation of licensees that are licensed in multiple jurisdictions. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

5. Waive or modify requirements. The administrator may waive or modify by rule any or all of the requirements, in whole or in part, and establish new requirements as reasonably necessary to participate in NMLS. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11031 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11031
32 §11031. Licenses
Status: in_force

1. Licenses required. Except as provided in this subchapter, no person may conduct the business of a debt collector in this State without a valid license issued by the superintendent. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

2. Licenses. Each license may be renewed biennially as long as the superintendent regards the business as responsible and safe, but in all cases terminate unless renewed by the expiration date. Each license must plainly state the name and business address of the licensee and be posted in a conspicuous place in the office where the business is transacted. The superintendent may permit affiliated companies to be under a single license and subject to a single examination as long as all of the affiliated company names are listed on the license. The superintendent may adopt rules to determine what constitutes an affiliated company. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . If a licensee desires to carry on business in more than one place, the licensee shall procure a branch office license for each additional place where the business is to be conducted. The administrator may require licensing through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry as defined in Title 9‑A, section 13‑102, subsection 8 . The administrator is authorized to participate in the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry. In all cases, whether licensing is through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry or otherwise, the administrator may establish, by rule, requirements for licensing, including but not limited to: A. Background checks for: (1) Criminal history through fingerprint or other databases; (2) Civil or administrative records; (3) Credit history; or (4) Any other information determined necessary by the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §26 (NEW).] B. The payment of fees to apply for or renew licenses, except that the fee for an initial application may not exceed $800 and for a renewal may not exceed $500. If licensing is through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry, an applicant must also pay a nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry processing fee in an amount to be determined by the administrators of the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry. Renewal applications received after the due date are subject to an additional fee of $100; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §26 (NEW).] C. The setting or resetting as necessary of renewal or reporting dates; and [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §26 (NEW).] D. Other requirements for application for, amendment of or revocation of a license or any other such activities as the administrator considers necessary. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §26 (NEW).] Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §26 (AMD).]

3. Applications. Applications for a license shall comply with the following requirements. A. The superintendent may require such financial statements and references of all applicants for a license as the superintendent deems necessary; and may make or cause to be made an independent investigation concerning the applicant's reputation, integrity, competence and net worth. The investigation may cover all managerial personnel employed by or associated with the applicant. If the applicant is a debt buyer, the superintendent shall require documentation that the debt buyer has conducted a criminal background check prior to employment on every officer or employee of the debt buyer who engages in the active collection of debt for the debt buyer or has access to consumer credit information. [PL 2017, c. 216, §7 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).] B. Every application for a license shall be acted upon promptly by the superintendent. If the application complies in form and substance with this Act and the rules promulgated under this Act and the superintendent finds that the applicant is qualified under this Act, the superintendent shall issue a license forthwith. If the application is not sufficient in form or substance, the superintendent shall reject it and notify the applicant of the manner in which it is deficient. The rejection shall be without prejudice to the filing of a new application. If the superintendent finds that the applicant is not qualified under this Act, he shall reject the application and shall give the applicant written notice of the rejection and the reasons for the rejection. In addition, any foreign business, incorporated or unincorporated, before obtaining a license in order to conduct the business of a debt collector within the State shall furnish the superintendent with: (1) A certified copy of its charter and bylaws; and (2) A power of attorney appointing the superintendent to be the true and lawful attorney of the business in and for this State, upon whom all lawful process in an action or proceeding against the business may be served with the same effect as if the business existed in this State. The power of attorney shall stipulate and agree on the part of the business that any lawful process against the company which is served on the attorney shall be the same in legal force and validity as if served on the business itself, and that the authority shall continue in force irrevocable so long as any liability remains outstanding against the business in this State. A certificate of the appointment, duly certified and authenticated shall be filed in the office of the superintendent and a copy certified by him shall be received in evidence in all courts of this State. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 216, §7 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).]

4. Change in ownership or management. A change of 25% or more in ownership or management of any corporate licensee, or of the partners in any partnership licensee, shall require the filing of a new application under this section. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15219 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15219
32 §15219. Hang gliding
Status: in_force

Hang gliding is also recognized as a hazardous sport. Therefore, a person who is hang gliding is deemed to have assumed the risk and legal responsibility for any injury to the hang glider's person or property in the same manner and to the same extent as skiers under this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 14001 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124 / Section 14001
32 §14001. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the "Real Estate Appraisal Licensing and Certification Act." [PL 1999, c. 185, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12214 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12214
32 §12214. Organization; powers and duties
Status: in_force

1. Meetings; chair. The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair, who must be a certified public accountant. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §21 (AMD).]

2. Compensation. [PL 1995, c. 397, §102 (RP).]

3. Receipts and expenses. [PL 1995, c. 397, §102 (RP).]

4. Rules. The board may, in accordance with procedures established by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II , adopt such rules as may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the administration of this chapter, including, but not limited to rules of professional conduct appropriate to establish and to maintain a high standard of integrity and of dignity in the profession of public accountancy and regulations prescribing requirements of continuing education. [PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]

5. Employees. [PL 1995, c. 397, §102 (RP).]

6. Register. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §7 (RP).]

7. Hearings. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §8 (RP).]

8. Contracts. [PL 1995, c. 397, §102 (RP).]

9. Fees. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §9 (RP).]

10. Budget. [PL 1995, c. 397, §102 (RP).]

11. Reports. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §10 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 18110 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18110
32 §18110. State fuel inspector
Status: in_force

1. Inspection. A state fuel inspector, upon written complaint or whenever a state fuel inspector considers it necessary, for purposes of examination may enter into and upon and inspect all buildings, dispensing stations and premises within that state fuel inspector's jurisdiction at all reasonable hours. An inspector may enter a building, dispensing station or other premises within that state fuel inspector's jurisdiction only with the permission of the person having control of the building, dispensing station or other premises or, after hearing, upon order of the court. Whenever a state fuel inspector finds any installation of oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas equipment or a chimney in a building or structure that does not comply with the requirements of this chapter, that inspector shall order that the installation be removed or remedied, and that order must be complied with immediately by the owner or occupant of the building, dispensing station or other premises or by the installer of the equipment in violation. If a state fuel inspector finds an installation that falls under the inspector's jurisdiction in a building, dispensing station or structure that creates a danger to other property or to the public, the inspector may serve a written order upon the owner and the occupant, if any, to vacate within a reasonable period of time to be stated in the order. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

2. Order to correct deficiency; appeal. A person ordered by a state fuel inspector to correct a deficiency or to vacate a building or structure may appeal the order by filing a written notice of appeal with the board within 30 days after receipt of the order. The board shall schedule an appeal hearing as soon as practicable upon receipt of a timely notice of appeal. The appeal hearing must be conducted de novo and is governed by the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act applicable to adjudicatory hearings. The state fuel inspector who issued the order on appeal has the burden of proof at the appeal hearing. If the board upholds the order, it shall prescribe the time required for compliance. The person receiving the order under subsection 1 may appeal the board's decision by filing a petition for review in Superior Court in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7 within 30 days after receipt of the board's written decision. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

3. Final orders. The decision of the Superior Court on an appeal is final. An order by a state fuel inspector and an order by the board are final and subject to no further appeal upon failure to file a timely, written appeal as provided in subsection 2 . [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

4. Injunction to enforce order. Upon the failure of any person to carry out a final order as provided in subsection 3 , the board may petition the Superior Court for the county in which the building or dispensing station or structure is located for an injunction to enforce that order. If the court determines, on hearing such a petition, that a lawful final order was issued, it shall order compliance. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

5. Authority of state fuel inspectors. A state fuel inspector has authority throughout the several counties of the State, similar to that of a sheriff's, relating to enforcement of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. These powers are limited to the issuing of citations, the serving of summonses, the conducting of investigations, the ordering of corrections of violations and the issuance of orders to vacate a building or structure in accordance with this chapter. A state fuel inspector may review the oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas equipment or chimney installation records of any person licensed under this chapter or any person performing installations authorized under this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-E — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-E
32 §6100-E. Records
Status: in_force

Records maintenance is governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Required records. A licensee shall maintain for at least 3 years the following records for determining its compliance with this Act: A. A record of each outstanding money transmission obligation sold; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. A general ledger posted at least monthly containing all asset, liability, capital, income and expense accounts; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. Bank statements and bank reconciliation records; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] D. Records of outstanding money transmission obligations; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] E. Records of each outstanding money transmission obligation paid within the 3-year period; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] F. A list of the last known names and addresses of all of the licensee's authorized delegates; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] G. Any other records the administrator may reasonably require by rule. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Form of records. The items specified in subsection 1 may be maintained in any form of record as long as the records can be viewed without special equipment and can be copied using methods commonly used in business. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Records outside this State. Records specified in subsection 1 may be maintained outside this State if they are made accessible to the administrator on 7 business days' notice. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

4. Inspection. All records maintained by the licensee as required in subsections 1 to 3 are open to inspection by the administrator pursuant to section 6081, subsection 1 . [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2151 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2151
32 §2151. Appointment; term; removal
Status: in_force

The State Board of Nursing, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 25 , consists of 9 members who are appointed by the Governor. A full-term appointment is for 4 years. Appointment of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . Members of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §9 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3403-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 49 / Section 3403-B
32 §3403-B. Plumbing code
Status: in_force

1. Plumbing and plumbing code. The board shall adopt minimum rules relating to plumbing, including a plumbing code. All rules, including installation and inspection rules, must be consistent with this chapter and Title 30‑A, chapter 185, subchapter III , except that the authority of municipalities to adopt more restrictive ordinances under Title 30‑A, section 3001 is not preempted. Notwithstanding the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the adoption of a national or international published plumbing code as a new plumbing code for the State constitutes a major substantive rule and must receive affirmative action by the Legislature before adoption. Subsequent technical amendments to any national or international published plumbing code that may be adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 2001, c. 215, §1 (AMD).]

2. Plumbing code violations. Any person who violates the rules adopted pursuant to this section is subject to sanctions pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A and any person who violates a municipal ordinance adopted pursuant to Title 30‑A, sections 4201 and 4211 must be penalized in accordance with Title 30‑A, section 4452 . Enforcement of the rules is the joint responsibility of the municipalities and the board. The board or a municipality may seek to enjoin violations of the rules or municipal ordinances. In the prosecution of a violation by a municipality, the court shall award reasonable attorney's fees to a municipality if that municipality is the prevailing party, unless the court finds that special circumstances make the award of fees unjust. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18523 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18523
32 §18523. Dissolution
Status: in_force

1. Effective date. The compact dissolves effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state that reduces the membership in the compact to one member state. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. Surplus funds. Upon the dissolution of the compact, the compact becomes null and void and is of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the interstate commission are concluded and surplus funds must be distributed in accordance with the bylaws. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2179 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2179
32 §2179. Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement -- Article 9
Status: in_force

1. Oversight. This subsection governs enforcement and proceedings under the compact. A. Each party state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate this compact's purposes and intent. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. The commission is entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding that may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the commission and has standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process in a proceeding to the commission renders a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact or promulgated rules. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

2. Default, technical assistance and termination. This subsection governs default, technical assistance and termination under the compact. A. If the commission determines that a party 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 party states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default or any other action to be taken by the commission; and (2) Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. If a party state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state's membership in this compact may be terminated upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the administrators, 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 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] C. Termination of membership in this 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 of the defaulting state and to the executive officer of the defaulting state's licensing board and each of the party states. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] D. A party state whose membership in this compact 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 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] E. The commission may not bear any costs related to a party state that is found to be in default or whose membership in this compact has been terminated unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] F. 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 in which the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

3. Dispute resolution. This subsection governs dispute resolution under the compact. A. Upon request by a party state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among party states and between party and nonparty states. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes, as appropriate. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] C. In the event the commission cannot resolve disputes among party states arising under this compact: (1) The party states may submit the issues in dispute to an arbitration panel composed of individuals appointed by the compact administrator in each of the affected party states and an individual mutually agreed upon by the compact administrators of all the party states involved in the dispute; and (2) The decision of a majority of the arbitrators under this paragraph is final and binding. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

4. Enforcement. This subsection governs enforcement under the compact. A. The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §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 in which the commission has its principal offices against a party state that is in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of this 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 party must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] C. The remedies provided in this section are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18505 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18505
32 §18505. Designation of state of principal license
Status: in_force

1. State of principal license. A physician must designate a member state as the state of principal license for purposes of registration for expedited licensure through the compact if the physician possesses a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in that state, and the state is: A. The state of primary residence for the physician; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] B. The state where at least 25% of the physician's practice of medicine occurs; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] C. The location of the physician's employer; or [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] D. If no state qualifies under paragraphs A to C , the state designated as the physician's state of residence for the purpose of federal income tax. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. Redesignation. A physician may designate another member state as the state of principal license at any time after a designation under subsection 1 , as long as the state meets the requirements in subsection 1 . [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

3. Rules. The interstate commission is authorized to adopt rules pursuant to section 18516 to facilitate designation pursuant to subsection 2 of another member state as the state of principal license. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2279-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2279-A
32 §2279-A. Criminal history record information; fees
Status: in_force

1. Background check. The board shall request a background check for each person who submits an application for initial licensure or licensure by endorsement as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant under this chapter. The board shall request a background check for each licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant who applies for an initial compact privilege and designates this State as the applicant's home state. The background check must include criminal history record information obtained from the Maine Criminal Justice Information System, established in Title 16, section 631 , and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A. The criminal history record information obtained from the Maine Criminal Justice Information System must include public criminal history record information as defined in Title 16, section 703, subsection 8 . [PL 2025, c. 366, §15 (NEW).] B. The criminal history record information obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation must include other state and national criminal history record information. [PL 2025, c. 366, §15 (NEW).] C. An applicant or licensee shall submit to having fingerprints taken. The Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, upon payment by the applicant or licensee of a fee established by the board, shall take or cause to be taken the applicant's or licensee's fingerprints and shall forward the fingerprints to the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of Identification so that the State Bureau of Identification can conduct state and national criminal history record checks. Except for the portion of the payment, if any, that constitutes the processing fee charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, all money received by the Bureau of State Police for purposes of this paragraph must be paid to the Treasurer of State. The money must be applied to the expenses of administration incurred by the Department of Public Safety. Any person who fails to transmit criminal fingerprint records to the State Bureau of Identification pursuant to this paragraph is subject to the provisions of Title 25, section 1550 . [PL 2025, c. 366, §15 (NEW).] D. The subject of a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record check may obtain a copy of the criminal history record check by following the procedures outlined in 28 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 16.32 and 16.33. The subject of a state criminal history record check may inspect and review the criminal history record information pursuant to Title 16, section 709 . [PL 2025, c. 366, §15 (NEW).] E. State and federal criminal history record information of an applicant for an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license may be used by the board for the purpose of screening the applicant. State and federal criminal history record information of a licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant seeking an initial compact privilege may be used by the board for the purpose of taking disciplinary action against the licensee. A board action against an applicant for licensure or a licensee under this subsection is subject to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 341 . [PL 2025, c. 366, §15 (NEW).] F. Information obtained pursuant to this subsection is confidential. The results of background checks received by the board are for official use only and may not be disseminated to the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission established under section 2294 or to any other person. [PL 2025, c. 366, §15 (NEW).] G. An individual whose license has expired and who has not applied for renewal may request in writing that the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of Identification remove the individual's fingerprints from the bureau's fingerprint file. In response to a written request, the bureau shall remove the individual's fingerprints from the fingerprint file and provide written confirmation of that removal. [PL 2025, c. 366, §15 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 366, §15 (NEW).]

2. Rules. The board, following consultation with the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of Identification, may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 366, §15 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1801 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 27 / Section 1801
32 §1801. Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, after investigation, adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to supplement and give full effect to this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall establish sanitary regulations for manufacture and bottling of beverages, including the construction, sanitary conditions of buildings, grounds and equipment, sanitary conditions of persons in direct contact with the beverage or its ingredients. Such rules and regulations shall, among other things, establish standards of identity and composition, including a maximum standard of content for any substance that may be deleterious and minimum standards of composition for the proper enforcement of this chapter and for the protection of the public health and welfare. Such rules and regulations shall have the force of law. [PL 1977, c. 694, §581 (AMD); PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]

It shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale or have in possession with intent to sell any beverage not manufactured or bottled in a beverage plant located in this State and licensed by the commissioner or located without this State and approved by the commissioner pursuant to section 1851 .

Beverages manufactured or bottled in a beverage plant not so licensed or approved shall be deemed to be a misbranded food within the meaning of Title 22, section 2157 .
32 M.R.S. § 2600-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2600-A
32 §2600-A. Confidentiality of personal information of applicant or licensee
Status: in_force

An applicant or licensee shall provide the board with a current professional address and telephone number, which will be their public contact address, and a personal residence address and telephone number. An applicant's or licensee's personal residence address and telephone number is confidential information and may not be disclosed except as permitted by this section or as required by law, unless the personal residence address and telephone number have been provided as the public contact address. Personal health information submitted as part of any application is confidential information and may not be disclosed except as permitted by this section or as required by law. The personal health information and personal residence address and telephone number may be provided to other governmental licensing or disciplinary authorities or to any health care providers located within or outside this State that are concerned with granting, limiting or denying a physician's employment or privileges. [PL 2001, c. 214, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1528 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 1528
32 §1528. Renewal
Status: in_force

All licenses must be renewed annually on or before June 30th of each year or at such other time as the director may designate. A license not renewed by June 30th automatically expires. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the license expiration date upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 1527 . A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 284, §16 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18552 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 147 / Section 18552
32 §18552. Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this compact is to facilitate interstate practice of licensed professional counselors with the goal of improving public access to professional counseling services. The practice of professional counseling occurs in the state where the client is located at the time of the counseling services. The compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

This compact is designed to achieve the following objectives: [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

1. License recognition. Increase public access to professional counseling services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

2. State powers. Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

3. Multistate practice. Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate practice for licensed professional counselors; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

4. Military spouses. Support spouses of relocating active duty military personnel; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

5. Information exchange. Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative and disciplinary information among member states; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

6. Telehealth technology. Allow for the use of telehealth technology to facilitate increased access to professional counseling services; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

7. Licensure requirements. Support the uniformity of professional counseling licensure requirements throughout the states to promote public safety and public health benefits; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

8. State authority. Invest all member states with the authority to hold a licensed professional counselor accountable for meeting all state practice laws in the state in which the client is located at the time care is rendered through the mutual recognition of member state licenses; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

9. Multiple licenses. Eliminate the necessity for licenses in multiple states; and [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

10. Interstate practice. Provide opportunities for interstate practice by licensed professional counselors who meet uniform licensure requirements. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2575 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2575
32 §2575. Youth camp physicians
Status: in_force

An osteopathic physician who is a graduate of a school or college of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association and who is of good repute may, at the discretion of the board, make application for a temporary license to practice as a youth camp physician at a specified youth camp licensed under Title 22, section 2495 . Such an osteopathic physician is entitled to practice only on the patients at the youth camp. The license must be obtained each year. Applications for such a temporary license must be made in the same manner as for regular licenses. An examination may not be exacted from applicants for temporary licenses. The fee may not be more than $600. [PL 2009, c. 211, Pt. B, §27 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1745 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26-B / Section 1745
32 §1745. Sales prohibition; rules; safer alternatives to priority food contact chemicals
Status: in_force

1. Authority. The board may adopt rules prohibiting the manufacture, sale or distribution in the State of a food package containing a priority food contact chemical in an amount greater than a de minimis level if the board finds, after consideration of information filed under section 1744 and other relevant information submitted to or obtained by the board, that: A. Distribution of the food package directly or indirectly exposes consumers to the priority food contact chemical; and [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] B. One or more safer alternatives to the priority food contact chemical are available at a comparable cost. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] If there are several available safer alternatives to a priority food contact chemical, the board may prohibit the sale of a food package that does not contain the safer alternative that is least toxic to human health or least harmful to the environment. A rule adopted pursuant to this subsection must specify the effective date of the prohibition, which may not be sooner than 2 years after notice of the proposed rule is published as required under Title 5, section 8053, subsection 5 . Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

2. Alternatives assessment; presumptions. For the purpose of determining whether a safer alternative is available under subsection 1, paragraph B , the board may, in the absence of persuasive evidence to the contrary: A. Presume that an alternative is a safer alternative if the alternative does not satisfy the criteria under section 1742, subsection 1, paragraph A ; [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] B. Presume that a safer alternative is available if the sale of the food package containing the priority food contact chemical has been banned by another state within the United States based on the availability of a safer alternative; and [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] C. Presume that a safer alternative is available if the alternative is sold in the United States. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

3. Implementation. No later than 180 days prior to the effective date of a prohibition adopted pursuant to subsection 1 , the manufacturer or distributor of a food package that contains the priority food contact chemical and that is subject to the prohibition at the time of adoption shall file a compliance plan with the commissioner or seek a waiver under subsection 5 . A compliance plan must: A. Identify the food package that contains the priority food contact chemical; [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] B. Specify whether compliance will be achieved by discontinuing the sale of the food package in the State or by substituting a safer alternative in the food package; and [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] C. If compliance is achieved by substitution of a safer alternative in the food package, identify the safer alternative and the timetable for substitution. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

4. Responsibility. The manufacturer or distributor of a food package that contains a priority food contact chemical shall notify persons that offer the food package for sale or distribution in the State of the requirements of this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

5. Waiver for specific uses. The manufacturer or distributor of a food package that contains a priority food contact chemical and that is subject to a prohibition adopted pursuant to subsection 1 may apply to the commissioner for a waiver for one or more specific uses of the priority food contact chemical. The waiver application must, at a minimum: A. Identify the specific use or uses of the food package for which the waiver is sought; [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] B. Identify the alternatives considered for substitution of the priority food contact chemical; [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] C. Explain the basis for concluding that the use of an alternative is not feasible; and [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] D. Identify the steps that have and will be taken to minimize the use of the priority food contact chemical. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] The commissioner may grant a waiver with or without conditions upon finding that there is a need for the food package in which the priority food contact chemical is used and there are no technically or economically feasible alternatives for the use of that chemical in the food package. A waiver may be granted for a term not to exceed 5 years and may be renewed for one or more additional 5-year terms upon written application demonstrating that technically or economically feasible alternatives remain unavailable. The commissioner shall deny or grant a waiver request within 60 days after receipt of a completed waiver application. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

6. Petitions. If rulemaking to prohibit the sale of a food package that contains a priority food contact chemical is initiated by petition under Title 5, section 8055 , the department shall consider the information submitted in support of the petition but is not obligated to conduct a search of other sources of information on the chemical or its uses. The petitioner bears the burden of demonstrating that the criteria under subsection 1 for adoption of rules are met. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14051 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 125 / Section 14051
32 §14051. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).]

1. Client company. "Client company" means a person, association, partnership, corporation or other entity that leases employees from an employee leasing company pursuant to contract. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).]

1-A. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor. [PL 1995, c. 618, §18 (NEW).]

2. Controlling person. "Controlling person" means: A. A person or entity that owns a 5% or greater interest in an employee leasing company or possesses, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of an employee leasing company through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise, and is actively involved in the day-to-day management of the company; or [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).] B. A natural person employed, appointed or authorized by an employee leasing company to enter into a contractual relationship with a client company on behalf of the employee leasing company. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).]

3. Employee leasing company. "Employee leasing company" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other form of business entity, a substantial portion of the business of which consists of leasing employees to one or more client companies under contractual arrangements that are characterized by the following. A. Employment responsibilities are carried out by the employee leasing company or are shared by the employee leasing company and the client company. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).] B. Direction and control of employees provided by the employee leasing company are handled by the employee leasing company or are shared by the employee leasing company and the client company. "Direction and control" includes the right of the employee leasing company to hire and fire employees. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).] C. The leasing arrangement is long term and does not include arrangements to provide temporary help services. "Temporary help services" means a service whereby an organization hires its own employees and assigns them to a 3rd party to support or supplement the 3rd party's work force in work situations such as employee absences, temporary skill shortages, seasonal work load conditions and special assignments and projects. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).] D. The leasing arrangement does not include providing labor dispute workers. "Labor dispute worker" means a worker who is furnished to an entity to replace workers involved in strikes, lockouts or other labor activities. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).]

4. Registrant. "Registrant" means an employee leasing company that registers under this chapter. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).]

5. Superintendent. "Superintendent" means the Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection. [PL 2013, c. 257, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11302 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11302
32 §11302. Enforcement of chapter
Status: in_force

1. Cease and desist order. If the administrator believes, whether or not based upon an investigation conducted under section 11301 , that any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any rule or order under this chapter, the administrator may: A. Issue a cease and desist order; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. Initiate any of the actions specified in subsection 2 . [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 542, §76 (AMD).]

2. Court action. The administrator may institute any of the following actions in the appropriate courts of this State, or in the appropriate courts of another state, in addition to any legal or equitable remedies otherwise available: A. An action for declaratory judgment; [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] B. An action for a prohibitory or mandatory injunction to enjoin the violation and to ensure compliance with this chapter or any rule or order of the administrator; [PL 1989, c. 542, §76 (AMD).] C. An action for disgorgement; or [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] D. An action for appointment of a receiver or conservator for the defendant or the defendant's assets. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 542, §76 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 16411 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16411
32 §16411. Postlicensing requirements
Status: in_force

1. Financial requirements. A rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may establish minimum financial requirements for broker-dealers licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter and investment advisers licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter. If a licensed broker-dealer or investment adviser believes, or has reasonable cause to believe, that any requirement imposed under this subsection is not being met, the licensed broker-dealer or investment adviser shall promptly notify the administrator of its current financial condition. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Financial reports. A broker-dealer licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter and an investment adviser licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter shall file such financial and other reports as are required by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter. If the information contained in a record filed under this subsection is or becomes inaccurate or incomplete in a material respect, the licensee shall promptly file a correcting amendment. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Record keeping. Record-keeping requirements are as follows: A. A broker-dealer licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter and an investment adviser licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter shall make and maintain those accounts, correspondence, memoranda, papers, books and other records that are: (1) Required by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter; or (2) If no rule or order as set forth in subparagraph (1) has been adopted under this chapter, in compliance with the record-keeping requirements of the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in the case of a broker-dealer or the federal Investment Advisers Act of 1940 in the case of an investment adviser; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Broker-dealer records required to be maintained under paragraph A may be maintained in computer or microform format or any other form of data storage, provided that the records are readily accessible to the administrator; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Investment adviser records required to be maintained under paragraph A may be maintained in any form of data storage required by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. Records required to be maintained under this section must be preserved for 6 years unless the administrator, by rule, specifies either a longer or shorter period for a particular type or class of records. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Audits or inspections. The records of a broker-dealer licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter and of an investment adviser licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter are subject to such periodic, special or other audits or inspections by a representative of the administrator, within or without this State, as the administrator considers necessary or appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors. An audit or inspection may be made at any time and without prior notice. The administrator may copy, require the licensee to copy and remove for audit or inspection copies of all records the administrator reasonably considers necessary or appropriate to conduct the audit or inspection. Broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives shall make their records available to the administrator in a readable form. The administrator may assess a reasonable charge for conducting an audit or inspection under this subsection. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Custody and discretionary authority bond or insurance. A rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may require a broker-dealer or investment adviser that has custody of or discretionary authority over funds or securities of a customer or client to obtain insurance or post a bond or other satisfactory form of security. The administrator may determine the requirements of the insurance, bond or other satisfactory form of security. The insurance, bond or other satisfactory form of security must permit an action by a person to enforce any liability on the insurance, bond or other satisfactory form of security if instituted within the time limitations in section 16509, subsection 10, paragraph B . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Requirements for custody. Subject to Section 15(h) of the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 United States Code, Section 78o(h) or Section 222 of the federal Investment Advisers Act of 1940, 15 United States Code, Section 80b-18a, an agent may not have custody of funds or securities of a customer except under the supervision of a broker-dealer and an investment adviser representative may not have custody of funds or securities of a client except under the supervision of an investment adviser or a federal covered investment adviser. A rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may prohibit, limit or impose conditions on a broker-dealer regarding custody of funds or securities of a customer and on an investment adviser regarding custody of securities or funds of a client. [PL 2023, c. 503, §4 (AMD).]

7. Investment adviser brochure rule. With respect to an investment adviser licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter, a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may require that information or other record be furnished or disseminated to clients or prospective clients in this State as necessary or appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors and advisory clients. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

8. Continuing education. A rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may require an individual licensed under section 16402 or 16404 to participate in a continuing education program approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission and administered by a self-regulatory organization or another continuing education program approved by the administrator. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

9. Privacy provisions. A broker-dealer licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter and an investment adviser licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter shall comply with the privacy provisions of the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, 15 United States Code, Section 6801 et seq. (1999) and the implementing Regulation S-P: Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and Safeguarding Personal Information, 17 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 248, Subpart A (2001) adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This subsection is not intended to permit the release of health care information except as permitted by Title 22, section 1711‑C or Title 24‑A, chapter 24 . [PL 2023, c. 503, §5 (AMD).]

10. Rulemaking. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11210 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11210
32 §11210. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Maine Commodity Code." [PL 2001, c. 182, §13 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13067-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13067-A
32 §13067-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 commission 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. BB, §12 (NEW).]

1. Lack of trustworthiness. Lack of trustworthiness and competence to transact real estate brokerage services in such manner as to safeguard the interests of the public; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).]

2. Misconduct. Any act or conduct, whether of the same or different character than specified in this chapter, that constitutes or demonstrates bad faith, incompetency, untrustworthiness or dishonest, fraudulent or improper dealings; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).]

3. Act that constitutes grounds for denial. Performing or attempting to perform any act or acts for which a license may lawfully be denied to any applicant; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).]

4. Substantial misrepresentation. Making any substantial misrepresentation by omission or commission, but not including innocent misrepresentation; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).]

5. Failure to protect principal. Failing to act in a reasonably prudent manner in order to protect and promote the interests of the principal with absolute fidelity; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).]

6. Failure to avoid error, exaggeration or concealment. Failing to act in a reasonably prudent manner in order to avoid error, exaggeration or concealment of pertinent information; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).]

7. Liability of agency and designated broker. Violation of this chapter by a licensed or unlicensed person acting on the agency's behalf if: A. The designated broker had prior knowledge and did not take reasonable action to prevent the violation; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).] B. The designated broker permitted or authorized a person to engage in activity for which that person was not properly licensed; or [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).] C. The designated broker failed to exercise a reasonable degree of supervision over employees and independent contractors commensurate with their qualifications and experience; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).]

8. Unlawful payment. Offering, promising, allowing, giving or paying, directly or indirectly, any part or share of compensation arising or accruing from a real estate brokerage transaction to any person who is not licensed to perform the service for which the person is or would be compensated, if a license is required under this chapter for performance of that service. A licensee may not be employed by or accept brokerage compensation from any person other than the agency under which the licensee is at the time licensed. An agency may share compensation with a nonresident licensee when the service by the nonresident is performed outside this State; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).]

9. Suspension or revocation of license. Having had a professional or occupational license application rejected for reasons related to untrustworthiness within 3 years prior to the date of application or had a professional or occupational license suspended or revoked for disciplinary reasons; and [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).]

10. Failure to meet professional qualifications; failure to submit complete application. Failing to meet the professional qualifications for licensure as provided in this subchapter or failing to submit a complete application within 30 days after being notified of the materials needed to complete the application. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §12 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2211 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2211
32 §2211. Nurse anesthetist; authority
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Critical access hospital" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 7932, subsection 10 . [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).] B. "Rural area" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 5104, subsection 10 . [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]

2. Authority generally. A certified registered nurse anesthetist is responsible and accountable to a licensed physician or dentist for aspects of anesthesia practice that require execution of the medical regimen as prescribed by that physician or dentist, except as provided in subsection 3 . [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]

3. Authority; critical access hospitals and rural hospitals. In a critical access hospital or in a hospital located in a rural area, a certified registered nurse anesthetist may, in accordance with the bylaws and policies of the facility in which the certified registered nurse anesthetist is practicing, formulate and implement a patient-specific plan for anesthesia care, which may include: A. A preanesthetic assessment; [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).] B. Verification of informed consent; [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).] C. Adjustments and corrective actions as indicated; [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).] D. Ordering appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging tests in the preoperative period and immediate postoperative period; and [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).] E. Ordering and prescribing prescription drugs in the preoperative period and immediate postoperative period in accordance with this paragraph. For controlled substances listed in United States Drug Enforcement Administration Schedules III, IIIN, IV and V, a certified registered nurse anesthetist may prescribe drugs only: (1) For a supply of not more than 4 days, with no prescription refills; and (2) For an individual for whom the certified registered nurse anesthetist has, at the time of the prescription, established a client or patient record. [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]

4. Rules. The board shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 8118 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8118
32 §8118. Application of Administrative Procedure Act
Status: in_force

The Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , shall govern all administrative actions taken under this chapter. [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7089 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7089
32 §7089. Active duty military families
Status: in_force

An active duty military member or the member's spouse shall designate a home state where the individual has a multistate license. The member or the member's spouse may retain the home state designation during the period the member is on active duty. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1102-D — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 17 / Section 1102-D
32 §1102-D. Single-family dwelling exception; certificate required
Status: in_force

1. Exception. A person may make an electrical installation in a newly constructed single-family dwelling that is occupied by that person and used solely as a single-family dwelling, or will be occupied by that person as the person's bona fide personal abode and used solely as a residence, as long as the electrical installation conforms to the standards of the National Electrical Code or other standards approved by the board and as long as the person applies for and receives a single-family dwelling certificate in accordance with this section. [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).]

2. Application for single-family dwelling certificate. An application for a single-family dwelling certificate must be made by the person that is using and occupying, or will use and occupy, the single-family dwelling solely as that person's bona fide personal abode and residence. [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).]

3. Certification. An electrical installation made pursuant to this section in a newly constructed single-family dwelling requires certification by a state electrical inspector or a local inspector, or a licensed master electrician or a licensed limited electrician in house wiring, prior to the activation of electricity by the utility company. [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).]

4. Notification and inspection of single-family dwelling certificate required. An inspection is required before the electrical wiring is enclosed by the construction process. The person making the electrical installation shall contact the state electrical inspector prior to the electrical installation. The person making the electrical installation shall also notify the state inspector when the electrical installation is ready for inspection. The inspector shall determine whether the electrical installation complies with all applicable statutes, ordinances and rules. If the inspector determines that the electrical installation does not so comply, the procedures set forth in section 1104 apply. A utility corporation must require proof of certification prior to connecting power to the electrical installation. [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).]

5. Procedures and fees. Pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the board may adopt procedures for applications for single-family dwelling certificates and the conduct of inspections under this section. The combined service fee for a certificate and inspection must be paid with every application for a certificate. The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation shall adopt by rule a schedule of appropriate service fees, but in no event may any scheduled service fee exceed $100. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1104 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 17 / Section 1104
32 §1104. State electrical inspectors
Status: in_force

State electrical inspectors have powers throughout the counties of the State similar to those of sheriffs in their respective counties, relating to enforcement of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. These powers are limited to the power to conduct investigations, issue citations, serve summonses and order corrections of violations in accordance with specific statutory authority. [PL 2017, c. 198, §8 (NEW).]

1. Complaint inspections. State electrical inspectors, upon complaint of imminent danger or upon written complaint of any owner, lessee or tenant of a building, state fire inspector, fire chief, fire department inspector, personnel of a transmission and distribution utility or local electrical inspector or whenever they determine it necessary at all reasonable hours, for purposes of examination, may enter into and upon all buildings or premises within their jurisdiction and inspect those buildings or premises. They may enter any building only with the permission of the person having control thereof or, after hearing, upon order of court. Whenever any state electrical inspector finds any electrical installation in any building or structure that does not comply with this chapter, that inspector shall order the electrical installation to be removed or remedied and the order must forthwith be complied with by the owner or occupant of the premises or buildings or the electrician that performed the work. Whenever any state electrical inspector finds any electrical installation in any building or structure that creates a danger to other property or to the public, the inspector may forbid use of the building or structure by serving a written order upon the owner and the occupant, if any, to vacate within a reasonable period of time to be stated in the order. [PL 2017, c. 198, §8 (AMD).]

2. Order to correct deficiency; appeal. Any person ordered by a state electrical inspector to correct an electrical deficiency or to vacate a building or structure may appeal the order to the Electricians' Examining Board by filing with that board within 30 days of receipt of the order a written notice of appeal. The board shall hold a hearing and review that appeal and issue its written decision thereof within a reasonable time after receipt of the notice of appeal. If the board upholds the inspector's order, it shall prescribe the time period for the requisite correction specified in its written decision or the time within which that person must vacate the building or structure. The decision must be complied with unless appealed as provided. Any person ordered by the board to correct an electrical deficiency or to vacate a building or structure may appeal the order to the Superior Court in accordance with Title 5, section 11001 by filing a petition for review within 48 hours of receipt of the order. The petition for review may be advanced on the docket and receive priority over other cases when the court determines that the interests of justice so require. [PL 2017, c. 198, §8 (AMD).]

Upon the failure of any person to carry out a final order as provided, the Electricians' Examining Board may petition the Superior Court for the county in which the building or premises are located for an injunction to enforce that order. If the court determines upon hearing the petition that a lawful final order was issued, it shall order compliance. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §4 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 4872 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4872
32 §4872. Disposal of abandoned animals
Status: in_force

Any veterinarian may dispose of any animal the veterinarian has reason to believe has been abandoned in the veterinarian's establishment if the veterinarian gives notice of the veterinarian's intention to do so to the owner at the owner's last known address by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and allows a period of 5 days to elapse after the receipt is returned before disposing of such animal; but if the owner can not be located at that address, the veterinarian shall give the notice by publication in a newspaper having a circulation in the town in which the owner was last known to reside, and shall allow a period of 10 days to elapse after the publication before disposing of the animal. The animal is considered abandoned if the owner was not located by registered mail or notice by publications and did not reply in person or by mail within the time periods outlined stating the owner's intent to claim the animal. [PL 1997, c. 246, §28 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 9701 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 97 / Section 9701
32 §9701. Declaration of purpose
Status: in_force

In order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from incompetent and unauthorized persons; to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of respiratory care practitioners; and to assure the availability of respiratory care services of high quality to persons in need of those services, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the regulation of persons offering respiratory care services. [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3270-E — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3270-E
32 §3270-E. Licensure of physician associates
Status: in_force

1. License required. A physician associate may not render medical services until the physician associate has applied for and obtained from either the Board of Licensure in Medicine or the Board of Osteopathic Licensure: A. A license, which must be renewed biennially with the board that issued the initial license. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).] B. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §16 (RP).] An application for licensure as a physician associate must be submitted to either the Board of Osteopathic Licensure or the Board of Licensure in Medicine. A license granted by either the Board of Osteopathic Licensure or the Board of Licensure in Medicine authorizes the physician associate to render medical services. [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (AMD).]

2. Qualification for licensure. The board may issue to an individual a license to practice as a physician associate under the following conditions: A. A license may be issued to an individual who: (1) Has successfully completed an educational program for physician assistants or physician associates accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant or its successor organization or, prior to 2001, by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; (2) Passed a physician assistant national certifying examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or its successor organization; (3) Demonstrates current clinical competency; (4) Does not have a license or certificate of registration that is the subject of disciplinary action such as probation, restriction, suspension, revocation or surrender; (5) Completes an application approved by the board; (6) Pays an application fee of up to $300; and (7) Passes an examination approved by the board; and [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (AMD).] B. No grounds exist as set forth in section 3282‑A to deny the application. [PL 2015, c. 242, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (AMD).]

3. Certificate of registration. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §16 (RP).]

4. Delegation by physician associate. A physician associate may delegate to the physician associate's employees or support staff or members of a health care team, including medical assistants, certain activities relating to medical care and treatment carried out by custom and usage when the activities are under the control of the physician associate; the activities being delegated do not, unless otherwise provided by law, require a license, registration or certification to perform; the physician associate ensures that the employees or support staff or members of a health care team have the appropriate training, education and experience to perform these delegated activities; and the physician associate ensures that the employees or support staff perform these delegated activities competently and safely. The physician associate who delegates an activity permitted under this subsection is legally liable for the activity performed by an employee, a medical assistant, support staff or a member of a health care team. [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (AMD).]

5. Rules. The Board of Licensure in Medicine is authorized to adopt rules regarding the licensure and practice of physician associates. These rules, which must be adopted jointly with the Board of Osteopathic Licensure, may pertain to, but are not limited to, the following matters: A. Information to be contained in the application for a license; [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).] B. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §16 (RP).] C. Education requirements for the physician associate; [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (AMD).] D. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §16 (RP).] E. Requirements for collaborative agreements and practice agreements under section 3270‑G , including uniform standards and forms; [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).] F. Requirements for a physician associate to notify the board regarding certain circumstances, including but not limited to any change in address, the permanent departure of the physician associate from the State, any criminal convictions of the physician associate and any discipline by other jurisdictions of the physician associate; [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (AMD).] G. Issuance of temporary physician associate licenses; [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (AMD).] H. Appointment of an advisory committee for continuing review of the physician associate rules. The physician associate members of the board pursuant to section 3263 must be members of the advisory committee; [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (AMD).] I. Continuing education requirements as a precondition to continued licensure or licensure renewal; [PL 2015, c. 242, §5 (NEW).] J. Fees for the application for an initial physician associate license, which may not exceed $300; and [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (AMD).] K. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §16 (RP).] L. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §16 (RP).] M. Fees for the biennial renewal of a physician associate license in an amount not to exceed $250. [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (AMD).]

6. Title and practice protection. A person who is not licensed under this section may not hold that person out to be a physician associate or use the title or designation "physician associate" or the abbreviation "P.A." or any other title, designation, words, letters or device tending to indicate that that person is licensed under this section, except that a person who meets the qualifications for licensure under subsection 2 but does not possess a current license may use the title or designation "physician associate" or the abbreviation "P.A." but may not practice as a physician associate. Notwithstanding this subsection, a person licensed as a physician assistant as of the effective date of this subsection may use the title or designation "physician assistant" or "physician associate" and this subsection does not change any rights or privileges of a person licensed as a physician assistant during the term of that person's license. Upon license renewal, a person previously licensed as a physician assistant must be licensed as a physician associate and shall thereafter hold that person out to be a physician associate and use the title or designation "physician associate." A violation of this subsection is a Class E crime. [PL 2025, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13786-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13786-B
32 §13786-B. Partial dispensing of prescription for opioid medication
Status: in_force

1. Partial dispensing authorized. Notwithstanding any law or rule to the contrary, a pharmacist may partially dispense a prescription for an opioid medication in a lesser quantity than the recommended full quantity indicated on the prescription if requested by the patient for whom the prescription is written. The remaining quantity of the prescription in excess of the recommended full quantity is void and may not be dispensed without a new prescription. [PL 2015, c. 488, §30 (NEW).]

2. Notice to practitioner. If a pharmacist partially dispenses a prescription for an opioid medication as permitted under this section, the pharmacist or the pharmacist's designee shall, within a reasonable time following the partial dispensing but not more than 7 days, notify the practitioner of the quantity of the opioid medication actually dispensed. The notice may be conveyed by a notation on the patient's electronic health record or by electronic transmission, by facsimile or by telephone to the practitioner. [PL 2015, c. 488, §30 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11033 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11033
32 §11033. Prior convictions as disqualifications
Status: in_force

In evaluating a license application, the superintendent shall consider the criminal record of any individual applicant, of any partner, if the applicant is a partnership, of any officer or director, if the applicant is a corporation, or of any employee of the foregoing, in accordance with Title 5, chapter 341 . No license may be granted to any lawyer, whose license to practice law has been suspended or revoked, during the effective period of that suspension or revocation. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6067 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6067
32 §6067. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Money Transmission Modernization Act." [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9403 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 93 / Section 9403
32 §9403. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

1. Armored car service. "Armored car service" means the service provided by any person transporting or offering to transport, under armed security guard, currency, jewels, stocks, bonds, paintings or other things of value in a motor vehicle specially equipped to offer a high degree of security. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

1-A. Agent. "Agent" means a principal corporate officer, partner, owner or majority shareholder of a contract security company or a resident of the State who manages or supervises the security guard business of a resident or nonresident contract security company within the State. This definition does not apply in section 9412, subsection 2 , wherein "agent" has the common dictionary definition indicated by its context. [PL 1987, c. 170, §1 (NEW).]

2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

3. Contract security company. "Contract security company" means any person engaged in the business of providing, or who undertakes to provide, a security guard for another person. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

3-A. Dangerous substance. "Dangerous substance" means alcohol or any substance that is a schedule W, X, Y or Z drug under Title 17‑A, chapter 45 . [PL 1987, c. 170, §2 (NEW).]

3-B. Drug user. "Drug user" means a person who uses any dangerous substance in violation of any law of the State. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §141 (AMD).]

3-C. Person with substance use disorder. "Person with substance use disorder" means a drug-dependent person who due to the use of a dangerous substance has developed such a tolerance to the substance that abrupt termination of the use of the substance would produce withdrawal symptoms. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §141 (AMD).]

3-D. Drug-dependent person. "Drug-dependent person" means a person who is unable to function effectively and whose inability to do so results from the use of a dangerous substance. [PL 1987, c. 170, §2 (NEW).]

3-E. Employee. "Employee" means a natural person who performs one or more security guard functions under a contract of hire between the natural person and a contract security company or between the natural person and a proprietary security organization. A natural person who is an employee of a contract security company may not simultaneously be an employee of a proprietary security organization. This definition does not apply in section 9412, subsection 4 , wherein "employee" has its common dictionary definition. [PL 1987, c. 170, §2 (NEW).]

3-F. Firearm. "Firearm" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 12‑A . [PL 1987, c. 170, §2 (NEW).]

3-G. Formal charging instrument. "Formal charging instrument" means a complaint, indictment, information, juvenile petition or other formal written accusation against a person for some criminal or juvenile offense. [PL 1987, c. 170, §2 (NEW).]

3-H. Fugitive from justice. "Fugitive from justice" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 15, section 201, subsection 4 . [PL 1987, c. 170, §2 (NEW).]

3-I. Government. "Government" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 13 . [PL 1987, c. 170, §2 (NEW).]

3-J. Law enforcement officer. "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 17 . [PL 1987, c. 170, §2 (NEW).]

4. Licensee. "Licensee" means any person to whom a license is granted in accordance with this chapter. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

5. Licensing authority. "Licensing authority" means the Commissioner of Public Safety. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

6. Person. "Person" means any natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, corporation or any employee or agent thereof. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

7. Principal corporate officer. "Principal corporate officer" means the president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, clerk and comptroller, as well as any other person who performs functions for the corporation corresponding to those performed by the other officers enumerated in this subsection. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

8. Proprietary security organization. "Proprietary security organization" means any organization or department of that organization which provides fulltime security guards solely for itself. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

8-A. Reckless or negligent conduct. "Reckless or negligent conduct" means that the applicant, either consciously disregarding or failing to be aware of a risk that his conduct would cause such a result, engaged in conduct which in fact created a substantial risk of either death, serious bodily injury, bodily injury or offensive physical contact to another human being or the taking of, or damage or destruction to, the property of another person or government, and the applicant's disregard or failure to be aware of that risk, when viewed in light of the nature and purpose of the applicant's conduct and the circumstances known to him, involved a deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable and prudent person would observe in the same situation. [PL 1987, c. 170, §3 (NEW).]

9. Security guard. "Security guard" means any person who, for any consideration whatsoever, performs any of the following functions: A. Protection of individuals or property from harm or theft of property of any kind; [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] B. Prevention, observation or detection of any unauthorized activity on private property; [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] C. Prevention of unlawful intrusion or entry, larceny, vandalism, abuse, arson or trespass on private property; [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] D. [PL 1987, c. 701, §4 (RP).] E. Street patrol service; or [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] F. Armored car service. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 701, §4 (AMD).]

10. Security system. "Security system" means equipment designed to detect or signal an unauthorized intrusion to which security guards are expected to respond. [PL 1987, c. 701, §5 (AMD).]

11. Street patrol service. "Street patrol service" means any contract security company or proprietary security organization utilizing foot patrols, motor vehicles or any other means of transportation on public thoroughfares as security guards. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 10016 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104-A / Section 10016
32 §10016. Uncertified practice
Status: in_force

1. Complaints. The board may receive or initiate complaints of uncertified practice as an underground oil storage tank installer or inspector. [PL 2007, c. 497, §2 (NEW).]

2. Investigation. Complaints of uncertified practice under subsection 1 may be investigated by the board, the department or the Attorney General. If sufficient evidence of uncertified practice is uncovered, the evidence must be compiled and presented to the Attorney General or the local district attorney's office for prosecution. [PL 2007, c. 497, §2 (NEW).]

3. Criminal penalties. Notwithstanding any other provision of law: A. A person who practices or represents to the public that the person is authorized to practice as an underground oil storage tank installer or inspector and intentionally, knowingly or recklessly fails to obtain certification as required by this chapter or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly practices or represents to the public that the person is authorized to practice after the certification required by this chapter has expired or been suspended or revoked commits a Class E crime; and [PL 2007, c. 497, §2 (NEW).] B. A person who violates paragraph A when the person has a prior conviction under this subsection commits a Class D crime. Title 17‑A, section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for purposes of this paragraph, the date of the prior conviction must precede the commission of the offense being enhanced by no more than 3 years. [PL 2007, c. 497, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 497, §2 (NEW).]

4. Civil violations. A person who practices or represents to the public that the person is authorized to practice as an underground oil storage tank installer or inspector without first obtaining certification as required by this chapter or after the certification has expired or has been suspended or revoked commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $2,000 for each violation may be adjudged. An action under this subsection may be brought in District Court or Superior Court. [PL 2007, c. 497, §2 (NEW).]

5. Injunctions. The Attorney General may bring an action in District Court or Superior Court to enjoin a person from violating subsection 4 and to restore to a person who has suffered any ascertainable loss by reason of that violation any money or personal or real property that may have been acquired by means of that violation and to compel the return of compensation received for engaging in that unlawful conduct. A person who violates the terms of an injunction issued under this subsection shall pay to the State a fine of not more than $10,000 for each violation. In an action under this subsection, when a permanent injunction has been issued, the court may order the person against whom the permanent injunction is issued to pay to the Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 2‑A the costs of the investigation of that person by the Attorney General and the costs of suit, including attorney's fees. In an action by the Attorney General brought against a person for violating the terms of an injunction issued under this subsection, the court may make the necessary orders or judgments to restore to a person who has suffered any ascertainable loss any money or personal or real property or to compel the return of compensation received by reason of such conduct found to be in violation of an injunction. [PL 2015, c. 319, §6 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13821 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13821
32 §13821. Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter is known and may be cited as "the Collaborative Practice for Emergency Contraception Act." [PL 2003, c. 524, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1356 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1356
32 §1356. Revocation and reissuance
Status: in_force

The board may suspend or revoke the license of an engineer or the certificate of an engineer-intern pursuant to Title 5, section 10004 . The board may refuse to issue or renew or the District Court, pursuant to Title 4, chapter 5 , may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the license of a licensed professional engineer or the certificate of an engineer-intern who is found guilty of: [PL 2005, c. 315, §23 (AMD).]

1. Fraud or deceit. The practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a license as professional engineer or a certificate as an engineer-intern; [PL 2005, c. 315, §23 (AMD).]

2. Negligence or misconduct. Any gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the practice of professional engineering as a licensed professional engineer or as an engineer-intern; or [PL 2005, c. 315, §23 (AMD).]

3. Violations. Violating any provision of this chapter or any rule of the board. [PL 1983, c. 413, §49 (AMD).]

Any person may register a complaint of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct against any licensed professional engineer or any engineer-intern. These complaints must be in writing, signed by the individual making the complaint and filed with the board. [PL 2005, c. 315, §23 (AMD).]

The board, for reasons it may determine sufficient, may reissue a license to a professional engineer or a certificate to an engineer-intern to any person whose license or certificate has been revoked, as long as 4 or more members of the board vote in favor of that reissuance. A new license as a professional engineer or certificate as an engineer-intern, to replace any license or certificate revoked, lost, destroyed or mutilated, may be issued, subject to the rules of the board and a fee established by the board. [PL 2019, c. 375, §17 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6214-E — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6214-E
32 §6214-E. Certified clinical supervisors; qualifications for licensure
Status: in_force

1. Eligibility. To be eligible to practice as a certified clinical supervisor, an applicant must: A. Meet the requirements of subsection 2 or 3 ; and [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).] B. Have paid an application and license fee under section 6215 . [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]

2. Certain licensed mental health professionals. An applicant who is a licensed psychologist, licensed physician, registered clinical nurse specialist, licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker, licensed or certified mental health professional, licensed marriage and family therapist or licensed pastoral counselor who is qualified to provide alcohol and drug counseling services by virtue of the requirements for that profession is eligible for licensure under this section if the applicant: A. Possesses documented proof of 24 hours of training in clinical supervision including at least 6 hours of training in each of the following areas: skills assessment and evaluation; counselor development; management and administration; and professional responsibility; and [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).] B. Meets one of the following requirements: (1) Possesses documented proof of 1,000 hours of practice in alcohol and drug counseling under the applicant's qualifying license; or (2) Has work experience treating individuals with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders and at least 3 years of experience supervising clinicians within a program licensed to provide treatment to individuals with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders. [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]

3. Licensed alcohol and drug counselors. An applicant who is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor is eligible for licensure under this section if the applicant possesses documented proof of 24 hours of training in clinical supervision including at least 6 hours of training in each of the following areas: skills assessment and evaluation; counselor development; management and administration; and professional responsibility. [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18229 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18229
32 §18229. 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 $350. Rules adopted pursuant to this section 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. § 18434 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18434
32 §18434. State participation in the compact
Status: in_force

1. Participation requirements. To participate in the compact, a state shall: A. Enact a compact that is not materially different from the model compact as determined in accordance with commission rules; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. Participate fully in the commission's data system; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about its licensees and license applicants; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] D. Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of the compact and commission rules, of any adverse action or the availability of significant investigative information regarding a licensee and license applicant; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] E. Fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by commission rule, by receiving the results of a qualifying criminal background check; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] F. Comply with the commission rules applicable to a participating state; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] G. Accept the national board examinations of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations or another examination accepted by commission rule as a licensure examination; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] H. Accept for licensure that applicants for a dentist license graduate from a predoctoral dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, or another accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education for the accreditation of dentistry and dental hygiene education programs, leading to the doctor of dental surgery or doctor of dental medicine degree; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] I. Accept for licensure that applicants for a dental hygienist license graduate from a dental hygiene education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or another accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education for the accreditation of dentistry and dental hygiene education programs; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] J. Require for licensure that applicants successfully complete a clinical assessment; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] K. Have continuing professional development requirements as a condition for license renewal; and [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] L. Pay a participation fee to the commission as established by commission rule. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

2. Alternative pathway for licensure. Providing an alternative pathway for an individual to obtain an unrestricted license does not disqualify a state from participating in the compact. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

3. Criminal background check. When conducting a criminal background check, a state licensing authority shall: A. Consider that information in making a licensure decision; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. Maintain documentation of completion of the criminal background check and background check information to the extent allowed by state and federal law; and [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. Report to the commission whether the licensing authority has completed the criminal background check and whether the individual was granted or denied a license. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

4. Remote state issuance of compact privilege. A licensee of a participating state who has a qualifying license in that state and does not hold an encumbered license in any other participating state must be issued a compact privilege in a remote state in accordance with the terms of the compact and commission rules. If a remote state has a jurisprudence requirement, a compact privilege may not be issued to the licensee unless the licensee has satisfied the jurisprudence requirement. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11051 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11051
32 §11051. Investigation, suspension and revocation of licenses
Status: in_force

The Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection may examine or investigate the records and practices of any person the administrator believes has engaged in conduct governed by this chapter in accordance with Title 9‑A, section 6‑106 , may review and approve collection letters proposed for use in this State and may charge for expenses incurred pursuant to Title 9‑A, section 6‑106, subsection 6 . [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).]

After notice and opportunity for hearing, the administrator may suspend or revoke a licensee's license issued pursuant to this chapter if the administrator finds that: [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

1. Grounds for denial. A fact or condition exists that, if it had existed at the time when the licensee applied for its license, would have been grounds for denying the application; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

2. Violations. The licensee has knowingly violated any material provision of this chapter or any rule adopted or order validly issued by the administrator under authority of this chapter; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

3. Safety and soundness. The licensee is conducting its business in an unsafe or unsound manner; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

4. Insolvency. The licensee is insolvent; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

5. Failure to meet obligations. The licensee has suspended payment of its obligations, has made an assignment for the benefit of its creditors or has admitted in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

6. Bankruptcy. The licensee has applied for an adjudication of bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement or other relief under any bankruptcy; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

7. Refusal of examination. The licensee has refused to permit the administrator to make an examination authorized by this chapter; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

8. Failure to respond. The licensee has failed to promptly and adequately respond to communications from the administrator; or [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

9. Failure to file report. The licensee has willfully failed to make a report required by this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14227-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14227-A
32 §14227-A. Qualifications; barber hair styling
Status: in_force

A person is eligible to obtain a license under this chapter for the practice of barber hair styling if that person: [PL 2019, c. 373, §31 (AMD).]

1. Age. [PL 2019, c. 373, §31 (RP).]

2. Education. [PL 2019, c. 373, §31 (RP).]

3. Training. Has satisfactorily completed a course of instruction in the practice of barber hair styling of 800 hours in not less than 5 months in a school licensed by the director or has experience in the practice of barber hair styling as a trainee of 1,600 hours distributed over a period of at least 10 months; and [PL 2019, c. 373, §31 (AMD).]

4. Examination. Has passed an approved examination. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §20 (NEW).]

Only individuals licensed under this section may hold themselves out as barber hair stylists, barbers or hair stylists. [PL 2019, c. 373, §31 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16401 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16401
32 §16401. Broker-dealer licensing requirement and exemptions
Status: in_force

1. Licensing requirement. It is unlawful for a person to transact business in this State as a broker-dealer unless the person is licensed under this chapter as a broker-dealer or is exempt from licensing as a broker-dealer under subsection 2 or 4 . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Exemptions from licensing. The following persons are exempt from the licensing requirement of subsection 1 : A. A broker-dealer without a place of business in this State if its only transactions effected in this State are with: (1) The issuer of the securities involved in the transactions; (2) A broker-dealer licensed as a broker-dealer under this chapter or not required to be licensed as a broker-dealer under this chapter, except when the person is acting as a clearing broker-dealer; (3) An institutional investor; (4) A nonaffiliated federal covered investment adviser with investments under management in excess of $100,000,000 acting for the account of others pursuant to discretionary authority in a signed record; (5) A bona fide preexisting customer whose principal place of residence is not in this State and the person is registered as a broker-dealer under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or not required to be registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is registered or licensed under the securities act of the state in which the customer maintains a principal place of residence; (6) A bona fide preexisting customer whose principal place of residence is in this State but was not present in this State when the customer relationship was established, if: (a) The broker-dealer is registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or not required to be registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is registered or licensed under the securities laws of the state in which the customer relationship was established and where the customer had maintained a principal place of residence; and (b) Within 45 days after the customer's first transaction in this State, the person files an application for licensing as a broker-dealer in this State and no further transactions are effected until the license is effective. Any broker-dealer may seek an order granting a temporary exemption under subparagraph (7) while the application is pending; and (7) Any other person exempted by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. A person that deals solely in United States government securities and is supervised as a dealer in government securities by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Thrift Supervision or Comptroller of the Currency. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Limits on employment or association. It is unlawful for a broker-dealer, or for an issuer engaged in offering, offering to purchase, purchasing or selling securities in this State, directly or indirectly, to employ or associate with an individual to engage in an activity related to securities transactions in this State if the license of the individual is suspended or revoked or the individual is barred from employment or association with a broker-dealer, an issuer, an investment adviser or a federal covered investment adviser by an order of the administrator under this chapter, the Securities and Exchange Commission or a self-regulatory organization. A broker-dealer or issuer does not violate this subsection if the broker-dealer or issuer sustains the burden of proof that the broker-dealer or issuer did not know and in the exercise of reasonable care could not have known of the suspension, revocation or bar. Upon request from a broker-dealer or issuer and for good cause, an order under this chapter may modify or waive, in whole or in part, the application of the prohibitions of this subsection to the broker-dealer. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Foreign transactions. A rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may permit: A. A broker-dealer that is registered or licensed in Canada or other foreign jurisdiction and that does not have a place of business in this State to effect transactions in securities with or for, or attempt to effect the purchase or sale of any securities by: (1) An individual from Canada or other foreign jurisdiction who is temporarily present in this State and with whom the broker-dealer had a bona fide customer relationship before the individual entered the United States; (2) An individual from Canada or other foreign jurisdiction who is present in this State and whose transactions are in a self-directed tax advantaged retirement plan of which the individual is the holder or contributor in that foreign jurisdiction; or (3) An individual who is present in this State with whom the broker-dealer customer relationship arose while the individual was temporarily or permanently resident in Canada or the other foreign jurisdiction; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. An agent who represents a broker-dealer that is exempt under this subsection to effect transactions in securities or attempt to effect the purchase or sale of securities in this State as permitted for a broker-dealer described in paragraph A . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Rulemaking. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1357 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1357
32 §1357. Expiration and renewals
Status: in_force

Licenses expire on the last day of December of each odd-numbered year and a licensee may not practice professional engineering with an expired license. The board shall notify every person licensed under this chapter of the date of the expiration of that person's license and the amount of the fee that is required for its renewal. The notice must be provided at least one month in advance of the date of the expiration of the license. A license may be renewed after completion of professional development requirements and after payment of a fee established by rule by the board, which may not exceed $200 annually. Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee established by rule by the board in addition to the renewal fee. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that if the renewal application is made within 3 years from the date of the expiration the board may, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive any additional qualifications if the licensee has held a license for at least 10 years, has completed all professional development requirements and has never been subject to discipline in this or any other jurisdiction. [PL 2015, c. 228, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 228, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100
32 §6100. Report of condition
Status: in_force

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

1. Report. A licensee shall submit a report of condition within 45 days of the end of each calendar quarter or within any extended time as the administrator may prescribe. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Required information. The report of condition must include: A. Financial information at the licensee level; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Nationwide and state-specific money transmission transaction information in every jurisdiction in the United States where the licensee is licensed to engage in money transmission; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. Permissible investments maintenance reporting pursuant to section 6100‑U ; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] D. Transaction destination country reporting for money received for transmission, if applicable. The information required by this paragraph is required to be included only in a report of condition submitted within 45 days of the end of the 4th calendar quarter; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] E. Any other information the administrator reasonably requires with respect to the licensee. The administrator may use NMLS for the submission of the report required by this section and may change or update as necessary the requirements of this section to carry out the purposes of this Act and maintain consistency with NMLS reporting. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14306-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 127 / Section 14306-C
32 §14306-C. Licensing
Status: in_force

1. License required. Beginning on the effective date of this section, a person may not, unless specifically exempted by this chapter, claim to be a massage therapist or a massage practitioner unless licensed in accordance with this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 681, §7 (NEW).]

2. Individual licensing. Only an individual who is qualified under this chapter may be issued a license to practice massage therapy. [PL 1997, c. 681, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14057 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 125 / Section 14057
32 §14057. Advertising prohibition
Status: in_force

An organization registered under this chapter may not directly or indirectly refer to that registration in any advertisements, marketing materials or publications. [PL 1991, c. 468, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 566 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 566
32 §566. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

1. Asynchronous encounter. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, still images, video files, audio files, text files and other relevant data, and to transmit such information without requiring the simultaneous presence of the patient and the person licensed under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

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

3. Synchronous encounter. "Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter or between a person licensed under this chapter and another health care provider. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

4. Telehealth services. "Telehealth services" means health care services delivered through the use of information technology and includes synchronous encounters, asynchronous encounters, store and forward transfers and telemonitoring. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

5. Telemonitoring. "Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor a patient's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the patient's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2599 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2599
32 §2599. Records of proceedings of hospital medical staff review committees confidential
Status: in_force

All proceedings and records of proceedings concerning medical staff reviews and hospital reviews conducted by committees of physicians and other health care personnel on behalf of hospitals located within the State, when these reviews are required by state or federal law or regulations or as a condition of accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals or the American Osteopathic Association Committee on Hospital Accreditation are confidential and are exempt from discovery without a showing of good cause. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §192 (AMD).]

Provision of information protected by this section to the board pursuant to Title 24, section 2506 does not waive or otherwise affect the confidentiality of the records or the exemption from discovery provided by this section for any other purpose. [PL 1997, c. 271, §6 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17201 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17201
32 §17201. Board established; membership; terms
Status: in_force

The Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 48 , consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. All members must be residents of this State. Two members must have been engaged full-time in the practice of speech-language pathology for at least one year immediately preceding appointment. Two members must have been engaged full-time in the practice of audiology for at least one year immediately preceding appointment and 2 hearing aid dealers and fitters must have at least 5 years of experience. All professional members at all times must be holders of valid licenses for the practice of speech-language pathology, audiology or the practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids, respectively. The additional member is a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. O, §6 (AMD).]

Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . A board member may be removed by the Governor for cause. [PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. A, §36 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12614 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12614
32 §12614. Professional responsibility
Status: in_force

All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6156 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6156
32 §6156. Examination of books, accounts and records
Status: in_force

1. Compliance. The administrator may examine the cash-dispensing machines, books, accounts and records of an operator or servicing agent and make investigations to determine compliance with this subchapter. [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]

2. Chargeable expenses. The expenses of the administrator incurred in the examination or investigation of any operator or servicing agent are chargeable to the operator required to file notice under this subchapter. [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3602 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3602
32 §3602. Meetings; chair
Status: in_force

The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. A license to practice podiatry may not be granted except upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the board. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 15223 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15223
32 §15223. Criminal operation of elevator or tramway
Status: in_force

1. Prohibition. An owner of an elevator or tramway is guilty of criminal operation of an elevator or tramway if that owner operates that elevator or tramway without a current and valid inspection certificate. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §27 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

2. Strict liability. Criminal operation of an elevator or tramway is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §27 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

3. Specific number of days of criminal operation. Each day of criminal operation does not constitute a separate crime. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §27 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

4. Class of crime; enhanced fine. Criminal operation of an elevator or tramway is a Class E crime. However, notwithstanding Title 17‑A, section 1704, subsection 5 or Title 17‑A, section 1705, subsection 5 , the court may impose an enhanced fine. The fine amount above that authorized under Title 17‑A, section 1704, subsection 5 or Title 17‑A, section 1705, subsection 5 is based solely on the number of days of criminal operation pleaded and proved by the State. For each day of criminal operation pleaded and proved, the court may increase the fine amount by up to $100 for each of those days. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §85 (AMD).]

5. Imposition of sentence without enhanced fine. Nothing in subsection 3 or 4 may be construed to restrict a court, in imposing any authorized sentencing alternative, including a fine in an amount authorized under Title 17‑A, section 1704, subsection 5 or Title 17‑A, section 1705, subsection 5 , from considering the number of days of illegal operation, along with any other relevant sentencing factor, which need not be pleaded or proved by the State. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §86 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6155 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6155
32 §6155. Effects of violations on rights of parties
Status: in_force

1. Violation of subchapter; unfair practices; civil penalty. An operator that violates any provision of this subchapter or any rule adopted by the administrator or that through any unfair, unconscionable or deceptive practice causes actual damage to a customer, is subject to the following: A. Examination and investigation pursuant to section 6156 ; [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] B. After notice and hearing, a cease and desist order from the administrator; [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] C. A civil action by the administrator through the Attorney General after which a court may assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000; and [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] D. Revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of the operator's registration pursuant to section 6157 . [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]

2. Penalty. A person who establishes a cash-dispensing machine pursuant to this subchapter without having filed notice with the administrator is guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14049-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124-A / Section 14049-C
32 §14049-C. Appraisal review
Status: in_force

An employee of or independent contractor to an appraisal management company who performs an appraisal review for real property located in this State must be licensed under chapter 124 . [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-A
32 §6100-A. Audited financials
Status: in_force

Audited financial filing is governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Required filing. A licensee shall, within 90 days of the end of each fiscal year or within any extended time as the administrator may prescribe, file with the administrator: A. An audited financial statement of the licensee for the fiscal year prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Any other information as the administrator may reasonably require. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Filing preparation. The audited financial statements required by this section must be prepared by an independent certified public accountant or independent public accountant who is satisfactory to the administrator. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Certificate of opinion. The audited financial statements required by this section must include or be accompanied by a certificate of opinion of the independent certified public accountant or independent public accountant who prepared the statements that is satisfactory in form and content to the administrator. If the certificate of opinion is qualified, the administrator may order the licensee to take any action the administrator may find necessary to enable the independent certified public accountant or independent public accountant to remove the qualification. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 98 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 98
32 §98. Emergency Medical Services Stabilization and Sustainability Program
Status: in_force

The Emergency Medical Services Stabilization and Sustainability Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the department, to be administered by Maine Emergency Medical Services in consultation with the board and the Department of Health and Human Services, to provide financial assistance to emergency medical services entities based in the State that are facing immediate risk of failure, to increase the sustainability, efficiency and resiliency of emergency medical services throughout the State and to help ensure that all residents of the State continue to have access to high-quality, out-of-hospital clinical care provided by the emergency medical services system. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).]

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Community" means a municipality, group of municipalities or other area of the State served by an emergency medical services entity. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).] B. "Emergency medical services entity" means an ambulance service or nontransporting emergency medical service or emergency medical services training center licensed under this chapter or a regional council. [PL 2023, c. 438, §1 (AMD).] C. "Historical activations" means the number of times an emergency medical services entity was dispatched by the 9-1-1 system within a defined period of time. [PL 2025, c. 167, §43 (AMD).] D. "Rurality" means a community's score established by the United States Department of Agriculture that indicates the rural nature of the community. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 167, §43 (AMD).]

2. Purpose and use of funding. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance, in accordance with subsection 3 , to emergency medical services entities at immediate risk of failing and leaving their communities without access to adequate emergency medical services and to provide grants to assist emergency medical services entities with long-term sustainability and resiliency planning and programming within the emergency medical services system in accordance with subsection 4 . [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).]

3. Funding requirements. This subsection provides requirements for financial assistance to emergency medical services entities at immediate risk of failing and leaving their communities without access to adequate emergency medical services. Financial assistance under this subsection must be provided through the program. A. Using a form developed and made available by the board, an emergency medical services entity applying for funding under this subsection must demonstrate that the entity: (1) Is at immediate risk of failing and leaving its community without access to adequate emergency medical services due to employee recruitment or retention issues or an inability to finance daily operations. The entity must submit a financial statement covering its most recent fiscal year; (2) Provided ambulance services or nontransporting emergency medical services to its community during the prior calendar year; (3) Is providing and intends to continue to provide ambulance services or nontransporting emergency medical services to its community; and (4) In the case of an applicant that is an ambulance service only, is participating in the MaineCare program and maintains an electronic funds transfer account with the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).] B. As a condition of receiving funding under this subsection, an emergency medical services entity meeting the requirements of paragraph A must enter into an agreement with Maine Emergency Medical Services requiring the entity to: (1) Use all funding received to support only those activities as specified by the board in the application, which must include, but are not limited to: (a) Supplementing wages, benefits, stipends and incentives for emergency medical services persons; (b) Supporting training directly related to the provision of clinical care, leadership or management of emergency medical services; (c) Supplementing wages, benefits, stipends and incentives for administrative support staff; (d) Implementation of programming directly related to a strategic plan for the emergency medical services system developed by the board; and (e) Investment in capital expenditures not to exceed $50,000 in the aggregate; (2) Submit a report to the board no later than December 31st of the year in which the entity receives the funding identifying how the funding was expended; and (3) If the board determines, based on the report, that the funding was used to support activities not identified in the application as authorized expenditures, repay all such unauthorized expenditures for redistribution in accordance with this subsection. (a) For the purposes of this subparagraph, a funding expenditure by an entity is deemed to be unauthorized and subject to repayment if the board determines the expenditure was used to supplant the entity's existing emergency medical services funding sources, except for funding sources originating from in-kind donations, fund-raisers or volunteer labor. (b) To the extent permissible under applicable federal laws and regulations and state laws and rules, the Department of Health and Human Services may withhold future payments or reimbursements under the MaineCare program that are due to an entity that is an ambulance service and that is required to repay unauthorized expenditures under this subparagraph until such unauthorized expenditures are repaid in full. Payments withheld under this paragraph must be transferred to the program established in this section. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).] C. The board shall establish an allocation algorithm for maximum and minimum funding distributions to emergency medical services entities under this subsection based on the rurality of a community and historical activations for emergency medical services. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).] D. The board may establish reasonable deadlines by which an emergency medical services entity seeking funding under this subsection must enter into an agreement pursuant to paragraph B . [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).]

4. Sustainability grant requirements. This subsection provides requirements for grants to emergency medical services entities to increase support and develop a plan for sustainability, collaboration and enhancement of efficiency in the delivery of emergency medical services in the State. The board shall adopt rules establishing requirements for grants under this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . A. Using a form developed and made available by the board, an emergency medical services entity may apply for and be awarded a grant under this subsection upon a determination by the board that the applicant meets all applicable requirements for the grant as established by the board by rule. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).] B. Upon the recommendation of the director after consultation with the board, the board shall establish an allocation algorithm for maximum and minimum funding distributions to emergency medical services entities under this subsection, which may, as applicable, be based on the rurality of the community and historical activations for emergency medical services. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2101 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2101
32 §2101. Purpose
Status: in_force

The State Board of Nursing is the state regulatory agency charged with protection of the public health and welfare in the area of nursing service. In order to safeguard the life and health of the people in this State, an individual who for compensation practices or offers to practice professional nursing or practical nursing in this State shall submit evidence that the individual is qualified so to practice and that individual must be licensed. It is unlawful for an individual not licensed under this chapter to practice or to offer to practice professional or practical nursing in this State; to use a sign, card or device to indicate that the individual is a professional registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse; or to hold oneself out to the public as a professional registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §108 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13279 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13279
32 §13279. Real estate brokerage relationship disclosure required
Status: in_force

A real estate brokerage agency shall provide in a timely manner to buyers and sellers of residential real property a meaningful, written real estate brokerage relationship disclosure form as defined and mandated by rules adopted by the commission. For purposes of this section, "residential real property" means real estate consisting of not less than one nor more than 4 residential dwelling units. [PL 2005, c. 378, §20 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 13752 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13752
32 §13752. Application
Status: in_force

1. Procedures. The board shall specify by rule the licensing procedures to be followed, including, but not limited to, specification of forms for use in applying for licensure and the times and places for filing an application. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §24 (AMD).]

2. Required information. Applications for licenses must include the fee as set under section 13724 and the following information about the proposed pharmacy and pharmacist in charge: A. Ownership of the pharmacy; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §24 (AMD).] B. Location of the pharmacy; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §24 (AMD).] C. Identity of the pharmacist licensed to practice in the State who will be the pharmacist in charge of the pharmacy, when one is required by this chapter, and such further information as the board may determine necessary. The board shall adopt rules identifying the duties and responsibilities of the pharmacist in charge, which must include, at a minimum, responsibility for ensuring the pharmacy's compliance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy, the distribution of drugs by the pharmacy and the licensure of pharmacy personnel. A pharmacist may be the pharmacist in charge for only one pharmacy, except as otherwise determined by the board by rule. The position of pharmacist in charge may not be held by a qualified assistant pharmacist; and [PL 2021, c. 289, §10 (AMD).] D. Attestation by the pharmacist identified as the pharmacist in charge that the pharmacist has read and understands the requirements and duties of a pharmacist in charge set forth in board rules. [PL 2021, c. 289, §11 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 289, §§10, 11 (AMD).]

3. Transferability. Licenses issued by the board pursuant to this chapter are not transferable or assignable. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §24 (AMD).]

4. Professional responsibility. The board shall specify by rule minimum standards for the professional responsibility in the conduct of any pharmacy that has employees or personnel engaged in the practice of pharmacy. The board may require that the portion of the facility to which the license applies be operated only under the direct supervision of no less than one pharmacist licensed to practice in this State and not otherwise and to provide such other special requirements as necessary. A change in the pharmacist in charge who is responsible for the pharmacy must be reported to the board together with the fee as set under section 13724 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §24 (AMD).]

5. Minimum inventory. The board shall ascertain that the applicant has a sufficient amount of prescription inventory on location to respond appropriately to prescription orders. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11036 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11036
32 §11036. Reports and records
Status: in_force

1. Financial statements. The administrator may at any time require a licensee to submit to the bureau such financial statements as determined necessary for examination by the administrator so that the administrator may determine whether or not the licensee is financially responsible to carry on a debt collector's business. [PL 1997, c. 727, Pt. B, §23 (AMD).]

2. Books and records. The superintendent shall require the licensee to keep such books and records in this State as will enable the superintendent to determine whether the provisions of this chapter are being complied with. At the superintendent's option, a licensee may keep the books and records in a location outside this State, provided that the licensee agrees to produce the books and records in this State upon demand. Every licensee shall preserve the records of final entry used in that business for a period of 2 years after final remittance is made on any account placed with the licensee for collection or after any account has been returned to the claimant on which one or more payments have been made. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 214 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 214
32 §214. Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The board shall administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter and have the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter. [PL 1983, c. 214, §6 (RPR).]

1. Rules. The board may, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II , adopt rules commensurate with the authority vested in it by this chapter. The rules may include rules necessary for the performance of the duties of the board in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, as well as such rules as are appropriate to establish and maintain high standards of ethical conduct. These rules shall include, but not be limited to, rules concerning misconduct, compensation, fee splitting, advertising and standards of workmanship. [PL 1983, c. 413, §6 (NEW).]

2. Hearings. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §5 (RP).]

3. Contracts. [PL 1995, c. 397, §22 (RP).]

4. Legal services. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §6 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 14231 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14231
32 §14231. Examination eligibility for out-of-state applicants
Status: in_force

The director may issue a license to any applicant who presents proof of being licensed to practice by another state or other jurisdiction of the United States as long as no cause exists for denial of a license under section 14236‑A . The director may grant a license to any applicant who presents proof of being licensed in another country that maintains professional standards considered by the director to be equivalent to or higher than those set forth in this chapter, as long as no cause exists for denial of a license under section 14236‑A. Such an applicant must pay the fee as provided in section 14238 . [PL 2019, c. 373, §36 (AMD).]

An applicant who does not hold a current license issued by another state or other jurisdiction of the United States or another country may qualify for examination if the applicant presents proof of having satisfactorily completed a course of instruction in a licensed school or approved experience as a trainee considered by the director to have standards equivalent to or higher than the standards for instruction or experience set forth by this chapter, as long as no cause exists for denial of a license under section 14236‑A . The applicant must also comply with all other requirements to become licensed and must pay the fee provided in section 14238 . [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §25 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3270 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3270
32 §3270. Licensure required
Status: in_force

Unless licensed by the board, an individual may not practice medicine or surgery or a branch of medicine or surgery or claim to be legally licensed to practice medicine or surgery or a branch of medicine or surgery within the State by diagnosing, relieving in any degree or curing, or professing or attempting to diagnose, relieve or cure a human disease, ailment, defect or complaint, whether physical or mental, or of physical and mental origin, by attendance or by advice, or by prescribing or furnishing a drug, medicine, appliance, manipulation, method or a therapeutic agent whatsoever or in any other manner unless otherwise provided by statutes of this State. An individual licensed under chapter 36 may prefix the title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." to that individual's name, as provided in section 2581 , or a chiropractor licensed by this State may prefix the title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." to that individual's name when accompanied by the word "Chiropractor," or a dentist duly licensed by this State may prefix the title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." to that individual's name or a naturopathic doctor licensed by this State may prefix the title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." to that individual's name when accompanied by the word "Naturopathy" or the words "Naturopathic Medicine" or an optometrist duly licensed under the laws of this State may prefix the title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." to that individual's name when accompanied by the word "Optometrist" or a podiatrist licensed under the laws of this State may prefix the title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." to that individual's name when accompanied by the word "Podiatrist" or "Chiropodist." [PL 1995, c. 671, §11 (AMD).]

Whoever, not being duly licensed by the board, practices medicine or surgery or a branch of medicine or surgery, or purports to practice medicine or surgery or a branch of medicine or surgery in a way cited in this section, or who uses the title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." or the letters "M.D." in connection with that individual's name, contrary to this section, commits a Class E crime. Nothing contained in this section prevents an individual who has received the doctor's degree from a reputable college or university, other than the degree of "Doctor of Medicine" from prefixing the letters "Dr." to that individual's name, if that individual is not engaged, and does not engage, in the practice of medicine or surgery or the treatment of a disease or human ailment. Nothing contained in this section prevents an individual who has received the degree "Doctor of Medicine" from a reputable college or university but who is not engaged in the practice of medicine or surgery or the treatment of a disease or human ailment, from prefixing the letters "Dr." or appending the letters "M.D." to that individual's name, as long as that individual's license to practice has never been revoked by the board. Nothing in this chapter may be construed as to affect or prevent the practice of the religious tenets of a church in the ministration to the sick or suffering by mental or spiritual means. [PL 2015, c. 270, §1 (AMD).]

All fees set in this chapter are nonrefundable application fees or administrative processing fees payable to the board at the time of application or at the time board action is requested. Unless otherwise specified, the board shall set the fees. [PL 1991, c. 425, §12 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 5509-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 76 / Section 5509-A
32 §5509-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

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

1. Aiding or abetting. Aiding or abetting a person in conduct that constitutes a violation of this chapter; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §5 (NEW).]

2. Lack of trustworthiness. A lack of trustworthiness and competence on the part of the applicant or licensee to conduct forestry practices in a manner that safeguards the interests of the public; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §5 (NEW).]

3. Suspension or revocation of license. Suspension or revocation of a professional or occupational license for disciplinary reasons or rejection of an application for reasons related to untrustworthiness within 3 years prior to the date of application; or [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §5 (NEW).]

4. Failure to meet professional qualifications; failure to submit complete application. Failure to meet the professional qualifications for licensure as provided in this subchapter or failure to submit a complete application within 30 days after being notified of the materials needed to complete the application. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14232 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14232
32 §14232. Trainees
Status: in_force

1. License. Each trainee must submit an application for licensure to the director. The application must be accompanied by a fee as set under section 14238 and meet requirements as specified in rule. A trainee license may be renewed no more than 2 times and is subject to fees in accordance with section 14238 . The director may grant an additional renewal upon a showing of extenuating circumstances. A. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §26 (RP).] B. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §26 (RP).] C. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §26 (RP).] D. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §26 (RP).] [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §26 (AMD).]

2. Filing with the director. Before beginning training, a trainee must file with the director: A. The employer's name, establishment name and address; [PL 2019, c. 373, §37 (AMD).] B. The date that the training will begin; [PL 1993, c. 630, Pt. B, §23 (AMD).] C. The type of training, such as cosmetology, barber hair styling, hair design, nail technology or aesthetics; [PL 2019, c. 373, §37 (AMD).] D. Evidence of age; and [PL 2019, c. 373, §37 (AMD).] E. [PL 2019, c. 373, §37 (RP).] F. The name of the licensee who will directly supervise the trainee in compliance with section 14224, subsection 3 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. HH, §19 (NEW).] Trainees who change their place of employment, employer or qualified supervisor shall, as prescribed, notify the director within 10 calendar days of the change. The trainee is not required to submit a new application and fee. [PL 2019, c. 373, §37 (AMD).]

3. Courses of instruction. A trainee may take courses of instruction in a licensed school. Hours or time accumulated in a school may be applied to the training program in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §26 (AMD).]

3-A. Qualified supervisor; trainees per establishment. A level 1 establishment licensee may have no more than 5 trainees at one time. A level 2 establishment licensee may have no more than one trainee at one time. A qualified supervisor may not supervise more than 2 trainees at one time. [PL 2019, c. 373, §38 (NEW).]

4. Renewal; display; examination. A trainee license is renewable upon payment of the fee as set under section 14238 . The license must be displayed as provided for licenses in section 14224 . The term "trainee" must appear in conspicuous print on the license. To be licensed as a cosmetologist, barber hair stylist, hair designer, aesthetician or nail technician, a trainee, upon completion of the required training in accordance with this chapter, must pass an approved examination. [PL 2019, c. 373, §39 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 19312 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 151 / Section 19312
32 §19312. Minimum prescription requirements
Status: in_force

1. Minimum requirements. The following are the minimum requirements for prescriptions. A. A prescription must include the name of the patient, the date of the prescription and the name and office location of the prescriber. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] B. An ophthalmic prescription may not contain an expiration date of more than 2 years from the date of the eye examination by the provider unless the prescription contains a statement made by the provider of the reasons why a longer time frame is appropriate based on the medical needs of the patient. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] C. For spectacle lenses, a prescription must contain the power for the spectacle lens for each eye and an expiration date. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] D. For contact lenses, a prescription must include the date of examination, issue date of the prescription, expiration date, postal address of the prescriber, power, base curve or appropriate designation, diameter when appropriate and brand name or material or both. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] E. For pharmaceutical agents, a prescription must include the patient's name, the date issued, the name of the agent, dosage of drugs, the number of refills, the name of the prescriber, the Maine license number of the prescriber, the National Provider Identifier or federal Drug Enforcement Agency number of the prescriber and the prescriber's directions for usage. Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to restrict the dispensation or sale by an optometrist of contact lenses that contain and deliver pharmaceutical agents authorized under this chapter for use or prescription. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] F. A person may not make a prescription for spectacle lenses or contact lenses based solely on the diagnosis of a refractive error of the human eye as generated by a kiosk. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] G. A person may not dispense spectacle lenses or contact lenses to an individual without a valid prescription from a provider issued after an eye examination performed by the provider, except that a licensee may dispense without a prescription spectacle lenses, solely for the correction of vision, that are of uniform focus power in each eye of between plano and +3.25 diopters. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]

2. Release of contact lens and spectacle prescriptions. The following provisions govern the release of contact lens and spectacle prescriptions. A. After contact lenses have been properly fitted and the patient released from immediate follow-up care by the optometrist, the optometrist shall provide a copy of the prescription to the patient, at no cost, which must contain the information necessary to properly duplicate the current prescription. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] B. After the conclusion of an eye examination, the optometrist shall provide a copy of the spectacle prescription to the patient, at no cost, which must contain the information necessary to properly duplicate the current prescription. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] C. The prescribing optometrist is not liable for an injury to or condition of a patient that results from negligence in packaging, manufacturing or dispensing contact lenses by anyone other than the prescribing optometrist. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).] D. The dispensing party may dispense contact lenses only upon receipt of a written prescription, except that an optometrist may fill a prescription of another optometrist or a physician without a copy of the prescription. Mail order contact lens suppliers must be licensed by and register with the Maine Board of Pharmacy pursuant to section 13751 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 copy of that prescription for a period of 5 years. [PL 2025, c. 390, Pt. A, §53 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 390, Pt. A, §53 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13811 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13811
32 §13811. Drug administration by certified midwives under certain conditions (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 2015, c. 502, §16)
Status: in_force

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 2015, c. 502, §16)

A midwife who can verify to a licensed pharmacist by certification card that the midwife has met the certification standards of an international certification agency whose mission is to establish and administer certification for the credential of certified professional midwife or other certifying body recognized by the board may: [PL 2007, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]

1. Possession. Possess, in the course of the practice of midwifery, only the noncontrolled prescription drugs and substances set out in this subsection: A. Oxygen; [PL 2007, c. 669, §1 (NEW).] B. Oxytocin, excluding the oxytocic drug methergine, for the sole purpose of postpartum control of maternal hemorrhage; [PL 2007, c. 669, §1 (NEW).] C. Vitamin K; [PL 2007, c. 669, §1 (NEW).] D. Eye prophylaxis; and [PL 2007, c. 669, §1 (NEW).] E. Local anesthetics or numbing agents for repair of lacerations; and [PL 2007, c. 669, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]

2. Administration. Administer, in the course of the practice of midwifery, those drugs that are listed in subsection 1 . When administering oxytocin, a certified midwife may not administer more than 20 units of oxytocin to a single patient. Oxytocin may be administered only for postpartum purposes in order to treat hemorrhaging and specifically may not be used to induce labor. When a certified midwife administers oxytocin in accordance with this subsection, the certified midwife shall report that use to the maternal and child health division of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention within 7 days of the use of oxytocin. [PL 2007, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 223-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 223-B
32 §223-B. Certification by reciprocity
Status: in_force

A license may be issued by the board without further examination requirements for an individual who provides proof of passage of the examination administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification, or its successor organization, or an equivalent exam as determined by the board or who is licensed or certified as an interior designer in another state if that state's requirements are substantially equivalent to those required for a license in the State. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §18 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1721 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26 / Section 1721
32 §1721. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]

1. Plastic bottle. "Plastic bottle" means any plastic container with a neck smaller than the container body and a capacity not less than 16 fluid ounces and not more than 5 gallons. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]

2. Plastic container. "Plastic container" means any bottle, can, jar, case, package or other receptacle intended to hold, carry, or enclose fluids, food items or nonfood products that is composed predominately of plastic resins, including, but not limited to, plastic resins listed in section 1723 . [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]

3. Rigid plastic container. "Rigid plastic container" means any formed or molded plastic container, except plastic bottles, with a capacity not less than 8 fluid ounces and not more than 5 gallons that retains the same shape whether full or empty. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15112 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15112
32 §15112. Condemned vessels stamped
Status: in_force

A boiler or pressure vessel condemned in this State must be stamped "XXX Me.," and the chief inspector must immediately be notified of the condemnation. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §27 (AMD).]

The stamp "XXX Me." placed on condemned boilers must be made across the registration mark or number of the boiler, or if the boiler has no registration mark or number, a stamp must be placed in the location of this mark as determined by the rules of the code. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

The stamping must be done with individual letters, driven into the plate so far as to thoroughly cancel any previous registration and must be made with letters at least 3/8 of an inch high. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]

The laws and regulations of the code must be used in all mathematical computations necessary to determine the safety of a boiler. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 13800-D — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13800-D
32 §13800-D. Insulin product registration fee (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/27) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 1/01/27)
Status: repealed

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/27)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 1/01/27)

This section governs insulin product registration fees. As used in this section, "unit of insulin" means the lowest identifiable quantity of insulin that is dispensed. [PL 2021, c. 303, §5 (NEW).]

1. Registration fee. Except as provided in subsection 2 , a manufacturer that produces insulin that is sold, delivered or distributed in this State shall pay an annual registration fee of $75,000 to the board on December 31st of each year in addition to any license renewal fee required to be paid by the manufacturer under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 303, §5 (NEW).]

2. Exception. A manufacturer that is a nonprofit organization or whose aggregate total of insulin sold, delivered or distributed in this State does not exceed 500,000 units of insulin in the year in which a registration fee under subsection 1 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 aggregate total of insulin produced by the manufacturer that was sold, delivered or distributed within this State in the year in which the manufacturer seeks to claim the exception did not exceed 500,000 units. 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 2023, c. 610, §4 (AMD).]

This section is repealed January 1, 2027. [PL 2021, c. 303, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6135 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6135
32 §6135. Registration standards
Status: in_force

1. Investigation. Upon the filing of an application for registration, the administrator shall investigate the applicant with respect to: A. The business records and the capital adequacy of the person seeking the registration; [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The competence, experience, integrity and financial ability of any individual who: (1) Is a director, officer or supervisory employee of the business; or (2) Owns or controls the business; and [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. The record of the applicant or of any person referenced in paragraph B with respect to: (1) Any criminal activity; (2) Any fraud or other act of personal dishonesty; (3) Any act, omission or practice that constitutes a breach of a fiduciary duty; or (4) Any suspension or removal, by any agency or department of the United States or any state, from participation in the conduct of any federally or state-licensed or regulated business. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Grounds for denial. If the investigation under subsection 1 results in findings that the applicant is not properly qualified to conduct business under this subchapter, those findings are grounds for denial of the application. [PL 1997, c. 155, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4175-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 62 / Section 4175-A
32 §4175-A. Compliance and enforcement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Title 5, section 10051 , after written notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4 , the department may revoke or suspend the certificate of an operator or operator in responsible charge when it finds that the person has: [PL 2021, c. 173, §11 (NEW).]

1. Practiced fraud or deception. Practiced fraud or deception; [PL 2021, c. 173, §11 (NEW).]

2. Failed to use reasonable care or judgment or properly apply knowledge. Failed to use reasonable care or judgment or to apply the requisite knowledge, ability or ethical standards in the performance of the person's required duties; [PL 2021, c. 173, §11 (NEW).]

3. Failed to operate in compliance. Failed to manage or supervise a wastewater treatment plant in a manner that ensures that the wastewater treatment plant is operated in compliance with state law, rules and licenses; [PL 2021, c. 173, §11 (NEW).]

4. Violated law, rules, licenses or standards. Violated state law, rules or licenses or ethical standards as set forth in department rules; [PL 2021, c. 173, §11 (NEW).]

5. Lost or did not possess competency. Lost the competency required for certification or did not possess the competency required at the time of certification; or [PL 2021, c. 173, §11 (NEW).]

6. Unable to properly perform. Demonstrated that the person is unable to properly perform the person's required duties. [PL 2021, c. 173, §11 (NEW).]

An operator or operator in responsible charge whose certificate is revoked under this section may apply for reinstatement of a certification of a like classification if appropriate proof of competency is presented to the department. The department may establish a more stringent proof of competency and procedures for the reinstatement of certification for an operator or operator in responsible charge whose certificate has been revoked. [PL 2021, c. 173, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-D — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-D
32 §6100-D. Bank Secrecy Act reports
Status: in_force

A licensee and an authorized delegate shall file all reports required by federal currency reporting, record-keeping and suspicious activity reporting requirements as set forth in the Bank Secrecy Act and other federal and state laws pertaining to money laundering. The timely filing of a complete and accurate report required under this section with the appropriate federal agency is deemed compliant with the requirements of this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18227-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18227-A
32 §18227-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, §54 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9709 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 97 / Section 9709
32 §9709. Examination for licensure
Status: in_force

1. Requirements. Only a person satisfying the requirements of this chapter may apply for examination in such a manner as the board prescribes. [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).]

2. Content. Written examinations shall be designed or adopted by the board and shall test the applicant's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to respiratory care, respiratory care techniques and methods and such other subjects as the board may include to determine the applicant's fitness to practice. [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).]

3. Time and place. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §8 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 7389 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7389
32 §7389. Surrender of license
Status: in_force

A polygraph examiner or intern whose license is suspended or revoked by the commissioner shall immediately surrender the license to the commissioner. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 2300 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2300
32 §2300. Binding effect of compact and other laws
Status: in_force

A licensee providing occupational therapy in a remote state under the compact privilege shall function within the laws and regulations of the remote state. Nothing in this compact prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact. Any laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. Any lawful actions of the commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the commission, are binding upon the member states. All agreements between the commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms. If any provision of the compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, the provision is ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1354 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1354
32 §1354. Examinations
Status: in_force

The passing grade on any examination is established by the national council. [PL 2021, c. 505, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13732 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13732
32 §13732. Qualifications for licensure by examination
Status: in_force

1. Requirements. To obtain a license to engage in the practice of pharmacy, an applicant for licensure by examination must: A. Have submitted a written application in the form prescribed by the board together with the required examination and license fee as set under section 13724 ; [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).] B. Have attained the age of 21 years; [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] C. [PL 2021, c. 289, §7 (RP).] D. Have graduated and received the first professional undergraduate degree from a pharmacy degree program accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education or have received a degree from an equivalent program, which has been approved by the board, from a school outside the United States; [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] E. Have completed an internship or other program that has been approved by the board or demonstrated, to the board's satisfaction, experience in the practice of pharmacy that meets or exceeds the minimum internship requirement of the board; and [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).] F. Have successfully passed an examination approved by the board. [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).] G. [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §5 (RP).] [PL 2021, c. 289, §7 (AMD).]

2. Examinations. Examinations shall be prepared and administered according to this subsection. A. The examination shall be prepared to measure the competence of the applicant to engage in the practice of pharmacy. The board may employ and cooperate with any organization or consultant in the preparation and grading of an appropriate examination, but shall retain the sole discretion and responsibility of determining which applicants have successfully passed the examination. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] B. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §13 (RP).] [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §13 (AMD).]

3. Internship and other training programs. Internship and practical experience requirements shall be determined as follows. A. All applicants for licensure by examination must obtain practical experience in the practice of pharmacy concurrent with or after college attendance under such terms and conditions as the board may determine. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] B. The board shall establish standards for internship or any other program necessary to qualify an applicant for the licensure examination and shall also determine the necessary qualifications of any preceptors used in any internship or other program. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1377 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 1377
32 §1377. Plan review
Status: in_force

Prior to construction of any fire sprinkler system, or prior to an addition involving more than 20 new sprinkler heads to a fire sprinkler system, regulated by the National Fire Protection Association, Pamphlet No. 13, as amended, a fire sprinkler system contractor shall obtain a permit from the commissioner who shall review the plan for construction or addition and charge a reasonable fee for the review and permitting process. All plans to be submitted by a contractor to the Department of Public Safety must be reviewed, approved and signed by the certified responsible managing supervisor retained by the contractor. [PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).]

All plans for construction of or alteration to fire sprinkler systems must prominently display the fire sprinkler system contractor's license number, as well as the responsible managing supervisor's certification number and the name and address of the person to install the fire sprinkler system. Each permit issued must be displayed prominently at the site of construction. Within 30 days of the completion of a new fire sprinkler system or an addition to an existing fire sprinkler system, a fire sprinkler system contractor shall provide to the commissioner a copy of the permit signed by the certified responsible managing supervisor representing that the fire sprinkler system has been installed according to specifications of the approved plan to the best of the supervisor's knowledge, information and belief. [PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12277 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12277
32 §12277. Unlicensed practice
Status: in_force

A person who violates section 12275 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §26 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 7057 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7057
32 §7057. Examinations
Status: in_force

Written examinations shall be held at such times and places as the board shall determine and shall be based on fundamental social work subjects as determined by the board. [PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW).]

The passing grade on any examination must be established by the board based upon National Testing Scores set by the testing company. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §11 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4160 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 61 / Section 4160
32 §4160. Penalties
Status: in_force

A person, firm, corporation, association or society who packs sardines, kippers, steaks or other canned herring products in the State for sale without the license provided for in section 4153 , or who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions required in this chapter or in any way violates any of its provisions may be punished by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or by both for each and every offense. [PL 1995, c. 307, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7075 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7075
32 §7075. 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, §14 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16522 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16522
32 §16522. Securities Restitution Assistance Fund
Status: in_force

1. Fund established. The Securities Restitution Assistance Fund is established within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Securities to provide funds for restitution assistance for victims that were awarded restitution in a final order issued by the administrator under this chapter or were awarded restitution in a final order in a legal action initiated by the administrator under this chapter but did not receive the full amount of restitution ordered before the application for restitution assistance under section 16523, subsection 2 was due. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

2. Funding. The fund consists of the following amounts received by the administrator: A. Five dollars of each annual agent renewal license fee paid if the operating fund balance of the Office of Securities under section 16601, subsection 6 as of October 1st of the previous calendar year exceeds 135% of the office's current annual budget; [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).] B. Five dollars of each annual investment adviser representative renewal license fee paid if the operating fund balance of the Office of Securities under section 16601, subsection 6 as of October 1st of the previous calendar year exceeds 135% of the office's current annual budget; [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).] C. All grants, donations and payments received or accepted by the administrator for victim restitution assistance; and [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).] D. Any other amounts designated by the administrator for victim restitution assistance. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

3. Nonlapsing fund. The amounts received for the fund may be used by the administrator only to pay awards of restitution assistance under this subchapter and to administer this subchapter and may not be placed in the General Fund. Any balance in the fund does not lapse but must be carried forward to be used for the same purposes. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11034 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11034
32 §11034. Rulemaking
Status: in_force

The superintendent may make such reasonable rules, not inconsistent with this chapter, pertaining to the operation of the business of licensees as he deems necessary to safeguard the interest of the public. The rules shall be adopted in the manner prescribed in the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II . [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18121 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18121
32 §18121. Board established; membership; terms
Status: in_force

The Maine Fuel Board, established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 49 , consists of 9 members. The Governor shall appoint the members described in subsections 1 to 4 . All members must be residents of this State. The 7 members that are required to hold a license must have been licensed for at least the 7 years immediately prior to appointment to the board. The board consists of: [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

1. Oil and solid fuel burning technicians. Three members who each hold a valid license as a master oil and solid fuel burning technician, including one licensed by a solid fuel authority; [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

2. Propane and natural gas technicians. Three members who each hold a valid license as a propane and natural gas technician, including one who works in the natural gas industry; [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

3. Dual licensed member. One member who is licensed both as a master oil and solid fuel burning technician and a propane and natural gas technician; [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

4. Public member. One public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A ; and [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

5. Member appointed by Commissioner of Public Safety. One member appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety as that commissioner's representative. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . A board member may be removed by the Governor for cause. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 18561 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 147 / Section 18561
32 §18561. Data system
Status: in_force

1. Database and reporting system. The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

2. Uniform data set submission. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission, including: A. Identifying information; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] B. Licensure data; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] C. Adverse actions against a license or privilege to practice; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] D. Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] E. Any denial of application for licensure and the reasons for that denial; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] F. Current significant investigative information; and [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] G. Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact, as determined by the rules of the commission. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

3. Investigative information availability. Investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any member state may be made available only to other member states. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

4. Adverse action information. The commission shall promptly notify all member states of any adverse action taken against a licensee or an individual applying for a license. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state must be available to any other member state. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

5. Confidential information. Member states contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing state. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

6. Information expungement. Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the member state contributing the information must be removed from the data system. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 67 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 67
32 §67. 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 $200 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 2001, c. 323, §14 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 1501-D — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 21 / Section 1501-D
32 §1501-D. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13763 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13763
32 §13763. Scope of license
Status: in_force

A licensee under this subchapter shall comply with section 13784 ; section 13785, subsections 1 to 7 ; and any applicable rules adopted by the board. No licensee may refill a prescription and all orders must be treated as new orders. In all other respects, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a licensee may provide pharmaceutical services under this subchapter subject to section 13764 . A licensee may purchase drugs. [PL 1993, c. 716, §5 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7382 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7382
32 §7382. Qualifications for license
Status: in_force

1. Qualifications. A person is qualified for a polygraph examiner license if the person: A. Has not been convicted of a crime for which a license may be denied under Title 5, chapter 341 ; [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] B. Either: (1) Holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or (2) Has at least 5 years of experience , including 3 years on a full-time basis, as a sworn member of an investigative service of a branch of the United States Armed Forces, a federal investigative agency or a law enforcement agency; [PL 2015, c. 316, §7 (AMD).] C. Is a graduate of a commissioner-approved polygraph examiner course and has satisfactorily completed at least 6 months of a polygraph examiner internship; and [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).] D. Has passed an examination to determine the person's knowledge relevant to being a licensed polygraph examiner in the State. [PL 2015, c. 316, §7 (AMD).] [PL 2015, c. 316, §7 (AMD).]

2. Examination. The commissioner shall provide for an examination for licensure under this chapter to be administered as needed, but at least at 3-month intervals. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]