32 M.R.S. § 6169 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6169
32 §6169. Consumer protections
Status: in_force

1. Transaction limits; dollar amount. A virtual currency kiosk operator may not accept or dispense more than $1,000 in a day from or to a customer via a virtual currency kiosk owned by the operator. [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]

2. Transaction charges. A virtual currency kiosk operator may not collect charges, whether direct or indirect, from a customer related to a single virtual currency kiosk transaction that exceed the greater of: A. Five dollars; and [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).] B. Three percent of the United States dollar value of the transaction. [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]

3. Transaction receipt. At the option of a customer, a virtual currency kiosk operator shall provide the customer with a paper or electronic receipt for any transaction made at a virtual currency kiosk that includes the following information: A. The name of the customer; [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).] B. The date and time of the transaction; [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).] C. The name and license number of the operator; [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).] D. The amounts of fiat currency and virtual currency exchanged or purchased in the transaction and any fees charged to the customer; [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).] E. The virtual currency transaction hash and the public destination address for the virtual currency; and [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).] F. The exchange rate. [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]

4. Refunds for customers. A virtual currency kiosk operator shall issue a refund to a customer for the full amount of all transactions made within 90 days of the customer's first virtual currency kiosk transaction with the virtual currency kiosk operator including any transaction charges collected under subsection 2 . To receive a refund under this subsection, a customer must: A. Have been induced to engage in the virtual currency kiosk transactions by fraud or by an unfair, deceptive or abusive practice; and [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).] B. Within one year of the last transaction induced by fraud or by an unfair, deceptive or abusive practice, file a report with a government or law enforcement agency that includes a sworn statement attesting to the details of the fraud or unfair, deceptive or abusive practice and information sufficient to identify the virtual currency kiosk transactions subject to a refund pursuant to this subsection. [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4918 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 73 / Section 4918
32 §4918. Plans prepared
Status: in_force

All geologic plans, specifications, reports or documents that are prepared by a licensed geologist or by a subordinate under the licensed geologist's direction must be signed by the licensed geologist, which indicates the licensed geologist's responsibility for them. [PL 2019, c. 285, §13 (AMD).]

All soil science maps, reports or documents that are prepared by a licensed soil scientist or by a subordinate under the licensed soil scientist's direction must be signed by the licensed soil scientist, which indicates the licensed soil scientist's responsibility for them. [PL 2019, c. 285, §13 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 10014 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104-A / Section 10014
32 §10014. Renewal of certification
Status: in_force

1. Biennial renewal. Any certificate issued under this chapter is subject to biennial renewal and shall expire, unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the rules of the board, upon the payment of a renewal fee. Certificates may be renewed up to 30 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee of $10 in addition to the renewal fee. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 30 days after the certification renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Inactive status. Upon request, the board shall grant inactive status to certified persons who do not practice or present themselves as underground oil tank installers, underground gasoline storage tank removers or underground oil storage tank inspectors and maintain any continuing competency requirements established by the board. [PL 2001, c. 231, §15 (AMD).]

3. Continuing competency. Each certification renewal shall be accompanied with evidence of continuing competencies as determined by the board. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13181 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13181
32 §13181. Contents; display
Status: in_force

The director shall issue to each agency a license in the form and size prescribed by the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. The license of each broker, associate broker and sales agent must be delivered or mailed to the designated broker and be kept in the custody and control of the designated broker. It is the duty of the designated broker to conspicuously display the agency license in the broker's place of business. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §18 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3501-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 49 / Section 3501-C
32 §3501-C. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §16 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6068 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6068
32 §6068. Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature that the provisions of this Act accomplish the following: [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Coordination. Ensure states can coordinate in all areas of regulation, licensing and supervision to eliminate unnecessary regulatory burden and more effectively use regulator resources; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Protection of public. Protect the public from financial crime; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Standardization. Standardize the types of activities that are subject to licensing or otherwise exempt from licensing; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

4. Modernization. Modernize safety and soundness requirements to ensure customer funds are protected in an environment that supports innovative and competitive business practices. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6087 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6087
32 §6087. License required
Status: in_force

A person may not engage in the business of money transmission or advertise, solicit or hold itself out as providing money transmission unless the person is licensed under this Act. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Exemption. This section does not apply to: A. A person that is an authorized delegate of a person licensed under this Act acting within the scope of authority conferred by a written contract with the licensee; or [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. A person that is exempt pursuant to section 6074 and does not engage in money transmission outside the scope of such exemption. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Transfer or assignment. A license issued under section 6091 is not transferable or assignable. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13754 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13754
32 §13754. Violations and penalties
Status: in_force

1. Unlicensed practice. No pharmacy licensed pursuant to section 13751 may be operated until a license has been issued to that facility by the board. Any person who violates this section is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §27 (AMD).]

2. Reinstatement. Reinstatement of a license that has been suspended, revoked or restricted by the board may be granted in accordance with the procedures specified by section 13743, subsection 2 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §27 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3833-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3833-B
32 §3833-B. Criminal history record information; fees
Status: in_force

1. Background check. The board shall request a background check for each person who submits an application for initial licensure or licensure by endorsement as a psychologist under this chapter. 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 a record of public criminal history record information as defined in Title 16, section 703, subsection 8 . [PL 2023, c. 506, §7 (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 2023, c. 506, §7 (NEW).] C. An applicant shall submit to having fingerprints taken. The Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, upon payment by the applicant of a fee established by the board, shall take or cause to be taken the applicant'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 2023, c. 506, §7 (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 2023, c. 506, §7 (NEW).] E. State and federal criminal history record information of an applicant for a psychologist license may be used by the board for the purpose of screening the applicant. A board action against an applicant under this subsection is subject to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 341 . [PL 2023, c. 506, §7 (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 Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission, established under section 3850 , or to any other person. [PL 2023, c. 506, §7 (NEW).] G. An applicant 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 applicant's fingerprints from the State Bureau of Identification's fingerprint file. In response to a written request, the bureau shall remove the applicant's fingerprints from the fingerprint file and provide written confirmation of that removal. [PL 2023, c. 506, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 506, §7 (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 2023, c. 506, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13794 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13794
32 §13794. Labeling of prescriptions
Status: in_force

Except as authorized in this section, every drug dispensed pursuant to prescription, whether for a legend drug or not, must carry on the label the following information: the prescription number; the date of filling; the patient's name; directions for use; the name and strength of the drug and the amount dispensed, including either the brand name of the drug or, if a generic and therapeutically equivalent drug or interchangeable biological product is dispensed the label must be in accordance with section 13781 ; the beyond use date of the drug; the name of the practitioner prescribing the drug; and the name, address and telephone number of the pharmacy where the prescription was compounded and dispensed. For purposes of this section, "beyond use date" means a date beyond which the contents of the prescription are not recommended to be used. [PL 2025, c. 142, §1 (AMD).]

A drug dispensed in accordance with the provisions of Title 22, chapter 251, subchapter 3, article 5 does not require the name of the patient's sexual partner on the label. [PL 2009, c. 533, §5 (NEW).]

At the request of the practitioner prescribing the drug, the label for mifepristone, misoprostol and their generic alternatives may include the name of the health care facility that the practitioner is associated with instead of the name of the practitioner. [PL 2025, c. 142, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3300-BB — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3300-BB
32 §3300-BB. 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, §9 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18509 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18509
32 §18509. Coordinated information system
Status: in_force

1. Database. The interstate commission shall establish a database of all physicians licensed or who have applied for licensure under section 18506 . [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. Public action or complaint. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a member board shall report to the interstate commission any public action or complaint against a physician licensed by that member board who has applied for or received an expedited license through the compact. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

3. Disciplinary or investigatory information. A member board shall report disciplinary or investigatory information determined as necessary and proper by rule of the interstate commission. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

4. Other reports. A member board may report any nonpublic complaint, disciplinary or investigatory information not required to be reported by subsection 3 to the interstate commission. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

5. Information sharing. A member board shall share complaint or disciplinary information about a physician upon request of another member board. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

6. Confidentiality. Information provided to the interstate commission or distributed by a member board is confidential and may be used only for investigatory or disciplinary matters under sections 18510 and 18511 . [PL 2025, c. 111, §15 (AMD).]

7. Rules. The interstate commission is authorized to adopt rules pursuant to section 18516 regarding mandated or discretionary sharing of information by member boards. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 19502 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 151 / Section 19502
32 §19502. Corporate practice of optometry
Status: in_force

A licensed optometrist may not associate with an individual who is not a licensed optometrist or a copartnership, firm or corporation for the promotion of a commercial practice for profit or division of profit that enables the individual, copartnership, firm or corporation to engage, either directly or indirectly, in the practice of optometry in this State. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2202 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2202
32 §2202. Licenses; examination
Status: in_force

The applicant is required to pass a written examination in subjects determined necessary by the board to ascertain the fitness of the applicant to practice professional nursing. If the applicant successfully passes the examination, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse, the license to be in force for a period of at least one year until the birth date of the licensee. The initial license is renewable as provided in section 2206 . [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §127 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1375 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 1375
32 §1375. Qualifications
Status: in_force

1. Fire sprinkler system contractor. The commissioner shall issue a fire sprinkler system contractor license to any person who retains, either by employment or contract, at least one certified responsible managing supervisor. A certified responsible managing supervisor may also be a fire sprinkler system contractor. [PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).]

2. Certification of responsible managing supervisor. The commissioner shall issue a responsible managing supervisor certificate to any person who: A. Is certified by the National Institute for the Certification in Engineering Technologies at Level III for fire protection automatic sprinkler systems layout; [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] B. Is licensed by the State as a professional engineer and has 5 years experience in the field of fire protection, mechanical, piping or related engineering fields; or [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] C. If applying prior to July 1, 1995, has 5 years prior experience in the planning or installation of fire sprinkler systems in the United States if the applicant provides a sworn statement of reference from 3 individuals as to the applicant's experience and is approved by the Fire Sprinkler Advisory Council created in section 1381 . [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).]

3. Inspection technician. The commissioner shall issue an inspection technician registration to any person who demonstrates an understanding of fire sprinkler system planning, installation and maintenance sufficient to determine whether a fire sprinkler system is in proper operating condition. [PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6212 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6212
32 §6212. Powers and duties of the board
Status: in_force

The board has the following powers and duties in addition to all other powers and duties imposed by this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §7 (AMD).]

1. Set standards. The board shall administer and enforce this chapter, set forth education and examination standards and evaluate the qualifications for licensure. Any standards of eligibility set by the board must be clearly defined, measurable and written in accordance with accepted standards and available to the public upon request. [PL 1991, c. 456, §15 (AMD).]

2. Adopt criteria. The board, in cooperation with the Department of Health and Human Services, may design, adopt or design and adopt an examination or other suitable criteria for establishing a candidate's knowledge, skill and experience in alcohol and drug counseling. Any criteria adopted by the board for establishing a candidate's knowledge, skill and experience in alcohol and drug counseling must be clearly defined, have an established baseline scoring procedure that is objectively measured, be in writing and be available to the public upon request. [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §83 (AMD).]

3. Standards of practice. The board may establish standards of practice for all persons practicing as alcohol and drug counselors who are working in the State. Any standards set by the board for practice for alcohol and drug counselors working in the State must be clearly defined, measurable and written in accordance with accepted standards and available to the public upon request. Educational background must be a consideration in any licensing standards adopted by the board. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §7 (AMD).]

4. Rules. The board may adopt such rules, including but not limited to rules regarding examinations; clinical supervision; and reasonable practice and education requirements for individuals licensed under this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §7 (AMD).]

4-A. Advisory committee. [PL 1989, c. 831, §12 (RP).]

5. Contracts. [PL 1995, c. 397, §81 (RP).]

6. Complaints. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §7 (RP).]

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

8. Records. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §7 (RP).]

9. Code of ethics. The board shall adopt a code of ethics generally in keeping with standards established by the national professional associations concerned with the areas of board responsibility. [PL 1991, c. 456, §20 (NEW).]

10. Issue licenses. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §7 (RP).]

11. Service provider reports. [PL 2003, c. 347, §9 (RP); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]

12. Clinical supervision. For purposes of direct clinical supervision of licensed practitioners in the field of alcohol and drug counseling, the board may license certified clinical supervisors. [PL 2019, c. 83, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1206 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 17 / Section 1206
32 §1206. Reciprocity
Status: in_force

The board shall issue a license to any person who files an application, who is licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States and who has been licensed and actively engaged in an electrician's work for a minimum of 8,000 hours, as long as that state or territory has licensing standards and experience requirements at least equivalent to this State's and as long as that state or territory grants similar privileges to persons licensed under this chapter. Reciprocal licenses may not be denied on the basis of current residency. [PL 2017, c. 198, §18 (AMD).]

Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, the board, upon receiving an application for a reciprocal license, may waive the 576 hours of study required for a journeyman or master license pursuant to section 1202‑B . The board may require the applicant to submit such written evidence as it determines necessary to support the application. [PL 2023, c. 327, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2591-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2591-A
32 §2591-A. Disciplinary actions
Status: in_force

1. Disciplinary proceedings and sanctions. The board shall investigate a complaint, on its own motion or upon receipt of a written complaint filed with the board, regarding noncompliance with or violation of this chapter or of rules adopted by the board. The board shall notify the licensee of the content of a complaint filed against the licensee as soon as possible, but, absent unusual circumstances justifying delay, not later than 60 days from receipt of this information. The licensee shall respond within 30 days. The board shall share the licensee's response with the complainant, unless the board determines that it would be detrimental to the health of the complainant to obtain the response. If the licensee's response to the complaint satisfies the board that the complaint does not merit further investigation or action, the matter may be dismissed, with notice of the dismissal to the complainant, if any. If, in the opinion of the board, the factual basis of the complaint is or may be true, and the complaint is of sufficient gravity to warrant further action, the board may request an informal conference with the licensee. The board shall provide the licensee with adequate notice of the conference and of the issues to be discussed. The complainant may attend and may be accompanied by up to 2 individuals, including legal counsel. The conference must be conducted in executive session of the board, pursuant to Title 1, section 405 , unless otherwise requested by the licensee. Before the board decides what action to take at the conference or as a result of the conference, the board shall give the complainant a reasonable opportunity to speak. Statements made at the conference may not be introduced at a subsequent formal hearing unless all parties consent. When a complaint has been filed against a licensee and the licensee moves or has moved to another state, the board may report to the appropriate licensing board in that state the complaint that has been filed, other complaints in the licensee's record on which action was taken and disciplinary actions of the board with respect to that licensee. When an individual applies for a license under this chapter, the board may investigate the professional record of that individual, including professional records that the individual may have as a licensee in other states. The board may deny a license or authorize a restricted license based on the record of the applicant in other states. If the board finds that the factual basis of the complaint is true and is of sufficient gravity to warrant further action, it may take any of the following actions it considers appropriate: A. With the consent of the licensee, enter into a consent agreement that fixes the period and terms of probation best adapted to protect the public health and safety and to rehabilitate or educate the licensee. A consent agreement may be used to terminate a complaint investigation, if entered into by the board, the licensee and the Attorney General's office; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §181 (AMD).] B. In consideration for acceptance of a voluntary surrender of the license, negotiate stipulations, including terms and conditions for reinstatement, that ensure protection of the public health and safety and that serve to rehabilitate or educate the licensee. These stipulations may be set forth only in a consent agreement signed by the board, the licensee and the Attorney General's office; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §181 (AMD).] C. If the board concludes that modification or nonrenewal of the license is in order, the board shall hold an adjudicatory hearing in accordance with the provisions of Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV ; or [PL 1997, c. 680, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).] D. If the board concludes that suspension or revocation of the license is in order, the board shall file a complaint in the District Court in accordance with Title 4, chapter 5 . [PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §64 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).] [PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §64 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]

2. Grounds for discipline. The board may suspend or revoke a license pursuant to Title 5, section 10004 . The following are grounds for an action to refuse to issue, modify, restrict, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the license of an individual licensed under this chapter: A. The practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining a license under this chapter or in connection with service rendered within the scope of the license issued; [PL 1983, c. 378, §38 (NEW).] B. Misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances that has resulted or may result in the licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of the licensee's patients; [PL 2013, c. 105, §6 (AMD).] C. A professional diagnosis of a mental or physical condition that has resulted or may result in the licensee performing the licensee's duties in a manner that endangers the health or safety of the licensee's patients; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §181 (AMD).] D. Aiding or abetting the practice of osteopathic medicine by an individual not duly licensed under this chapter and who claims to be legally licensed; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §181 (AMD).] E. Incompetence in the practice for which the licensee is licensed. A licensee is considered incompetent in the practice if the licensee has: (1) Engaged in conduct that evidences a lack of ability or fitness to discharge the duty owed by the licensee to a client or patient or the general public; or (2) Engaged in conduct that evidences a lack of knowledge, or inability to apply principles or skills to carry out the practice for which the licensee is licensed; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §181 (AMD).] F. Unprofessional conduct. A licensee is considered to have engaged in unprofessional conduct if the licensee violates a standard of professional behavior that has been established in the practice for which the licensee is licensed; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §181 (AMD).] G. Subject to the limitations of Title 5, chapter 341 , conviction of a crime that involves dishonesty or false statement or that relates directly to the practice for which the licensee is licensed, or conviction of a crime for which incarceration for one year or more may be imposed; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §181 (AMD).] H. A violation of this chapter or a rule adopted by the board; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §181 (AMD).] I. Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising; [PL 1983, c. 378, §38 (NEW).] J. Advertising, practicing or attempting to practice under a name other than one's own; [PL 1983, c. 378, §38 (NEW).] K. [PL 1997, c. 680, Pt. B, §4 (RP).] L. Division of professional fees not based on actual services rendered; [PL 1997, c. 680, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).] M. Failure to comply with the requirements of Title 24, section 2905‑A ; [PL 2015, c. 488, §14 (AMD).] N. Revocation, suspension or restriction of a license to practice medicine or other disciplinary action; denial of an application for a license; or surrender of a license to practice medicine following the institution of disciplinary action by another state or a territory of the United States or a foreign country if the conduct resulting in the disciplinary or other action involving the license would, if committed in this State, constitute grounds for discipline under the laws or rules of this State; [PL 2019, c. 165, §9 (AMD).] O. Failure to comply with the requirements of Title 22, section 7253 ; or [PL 2019, c. 165, §10 (AMD).] P. A violation of section 2600‑D . [PL 2019, c. 165, §11 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 165, §9-11 (AMD).]

3. Report. By March 1st of each year, the board shall submit to the Legislature a report consisting of statistics on the following for the preceding year: A. The number of complaints against licensees received from the public or filed on the board's own motion; [PL 1989, c. 462, §7 (NEW).] B. The number of complaints dismissed for lack of merit or insufficient evidence of grounds for discipline; [PL 1989, c. 462, §7 (NEW).] C. The number of cases in process of investigation or hearing carried over at year end; and [PL 1989, c. 462, §7 (NEW).] D. The number of disciplinary actions finalized during the report year as tabulated and categorized by the annual statistical summary of the Physician Data Base of the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc. [PL 1989, c. 462, §7 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 462, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12539 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12539
32 §12539. Data collection and reporting for a licensed midwife
Status: in_force

1. Report. Beginning February 1, 2017, and on each February 1st thereafter, a midwife licensed under this subchapter shall report to the board, in a form specified by the board, the following information regarding cases in which the midwife assisted during the previous calendar year when the intended place of birth at the onset of care was an out-of-hospital setting: A. The total number of clients served as primary maternity caregiver at the onset of care; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] B. The number, by county, of live births attended as primary maternity caregiver; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] C. The number, by county, of cases of fetal demise, infant deaths and maternal deaths attended as primary maternity caregiver at the discovery of the demise or death; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] D. The number of women whose primary maternity care was transferred to another health care practitioner during the antepartum period and the reason for transfer; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] E. The number, reason for and outcome of each nonemergency transfer during the intrapartum or postpartum period; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] F. The number, reason for and outcome of each urgent or emergency transport of an expectant mother in the antepartum period; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] G. The number, reason for and outcome of each urgent or emergency transport of an infant or mother during the intrapartum or immediate postpartum period; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] H. The number of planned out-of-hospital births at the onset of labor and the number of births completed in an out-of-hospital setting; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] I. A brief description of any complications resulting in the morbidity or mortality of a mother or a neonate; and [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] J. Any information required by the board in rules. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

2. Penalty. Failure to comply with the reporting requirements under subsection 1 is grounds for discipline by the board. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16303 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16303
32 §16303. Securities registration by coordination
Status: in_force

1. Registration permitted. A security for which a registration statement has been filed under the federal Securities Act of 1933 in connection with the same offering may be registered by coordination under this section. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Required records. A registration statement and accompanying records under this section must contain or be accompanied by the following records in addition to the information specified in section 16305 and a consent to service of process complying with section 16611 : A. A copy of the latest form of prospectus filed under the federal Securities Act of 1933; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. If requested by the administrator, a copy of the articles of incorporation and bylaws or their substantial equivalents currently in effect; a copy of any agreement with or among underwriters; a copy of any indenture or other instrument governing the issuance of the security to be registered; and a specimen, copy or description of the security; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Copies of any other information or any other records filed by the issuer under the federal Securities Act of 1933 requested by the administrator; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. An undertaking to forward each amendment to the federal prospectus, other than an amendment that delays the effective date of the registration statement, promptly after it is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Conditions for effectiveness of registration statement. A registration statement under this section becomes effective simultaneously with or subsequent to the federal registration statement when all the following conditions are satisfied: A. A stop order under subsection 4 or section 16306 or issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission is not in effect and a proceeding is not pending against the issuer under section 16306 ; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The registration statement has been on file for at least 20 days or a shorter period provided by order issued under this chapter. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Notice of federal registration statement effectiveness. The registrant shall promptly notify the administrator in a record of the date when the federal registration statement becomes effective and the content of any price amendment and shall promptly file a record containing the price amendment. If the notice is not timely received, the administrator may issue a stop order, without prior notice or hearing, retroactively denying effectiveness to the registration statement or suspending its effectiveness until compliance with this section. The administrator shall promptly notify the registrant of an order by telegram, telephone or electronic means and promptly confirm this notice by a record. If the registrant subsequently complies with the notice requirements of this section within 15 days of the issuance of the stop order, the stop order is void as of the date of its issuance. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Effectiveness of registration statement. If the federal registration statement becomes effective before each of the conditions in this section is satisfied or is waived by the administrator, the registration statement is automatically effective under this chapter when all the conditions are satisfied or waived. If the registrant notifies the administrator of the date when the federal registration statement is expected to become effective, the administrator shall promptly notify the registrant by telegram, telephone or electronic means and promptly confirm this notice by a record, indicating whether all the conditions are satisfied or waived and whether the administrator intends the institution of a proceeding under section 16306 . The notice by the administrator does not preclude the institution of such a proceeding. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Prospectus delivery. When a security is registered under this section, the prospectus filed under the federal Securities Act of 1933 must be delivered at the time mandated by the prospectus delivery requirements of that Act to each purchaser in this State. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1533 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 1533
32 §1533. 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, §3 (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, §3 (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, §3 (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, §3 (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, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §3 (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, §3 (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, §3 (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, §3 (NEW).]

5. Rulemaking. The director 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, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17402 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17402
32 §17402. 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, §22 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 88 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 88
32 §88. Emergency Medical Services' Board
Status: in_force

The Emergency Medical Services' Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 15 , is responsible for the emergency medical services program. [PL 1991, c. 588, §16 (AMD).]

1. Composition; rules; meetings. The board's composition, conduct and compensation are as follows. A. The board has one member representing each region and 12 persons in addition. Of the additional persons, one is an emergency physician, one a representative of emergency medical dispatch providers, one a representative of the public, one a representative of for-profit ambulance services, one an emergency professional nurse, one a representative of nontransporting emergency medical services, one a representative of hospitals, one a fire chief, one a representative of a statewide association of fire chiefs, one a municipal emergency medical services provider, one a representative of not-for-profit ambulance services and one a representative in the field of pediatrics. The members that represent for-profit ambulance services, nontransporting emergency medical services and not-for-profit ambulance services must be licensed emergency medical services persons. One of the nonpublic members must be a volunteer emergency medical services provider. Appointments are for 3-year terms. Members are appointed by the Governor. The statewide emergency medical services medical director and statewide associate emergency medical services medical director are ex officio nonvoting members of the board. [PL 2019, c. 370, §16 (AMD).] B. The board shall elect its own chair to serve for a 2-year term. The board may adopt internal rules that may include, but are not limited to, termination of board membership as a consequence of irregular attendance. If a board member does not serve a full term of appointment, the Governor shall appoint a successor to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. Any board member may be removed by the Governor for cause. The board may have a common seal. The board may establish subcommittees as it determines appropriate. [PL 1991, c. 588, §16 (AMD).] C. The board shall meet at least quarterly, and at the call of its chair or at the request of 7 members. When the board meets, members are entitled to compensation according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379 . [PL 1991, c. 588, §16 (AMD).] D. A majority of the members appointed and currently serving constitutes a quorum for all purposes and no decision of the board may be made without a quorum present. A majority vote of those present and voting is required for board action, except that for purposes of either granting a waiver of any of its rules or deciding to pursue the suspension or revocation of a license, the board may take action only if the proposed waiver, suspension or revocation receives a favorable vote from at least 2/3 of the members present and voting and from no less than a majority of the appointed and currently serving members. The board may use video conferencing and other technologies to conduct its business but is not exempt from Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1 . Members of the board, its subcommittees or its staff may participate in a meeting of the board, subcommittees or staff via video conferencing, conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting pursuant to this subsection constitutes presence in person at such meeting. [PL 2007, c. 274, §19 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 370, §16 (AMD).]

2. Functions. The board shall perform the following functions. A. The board shall direct the operations of the emergency medical services program. [PL 1991, c. 588, §16 (AMD).] B. With the advice of the commissioner, the board shall adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to carry out this chapter. In order to encourage participation at rule-making hearings by emergency medical services volunteers, the board shall hold hearings in each region as determined necessary. Each hearing must be held in the evening or at times convenient to the public and may use available technology. At least 2 members of the board shall attend each hearing. [PL 1999, c. 182, §12 (AMD).] C. The board shall delegate authority to the licensing board to grant licenses pursuant to this chapter. [PL 2025, c. 491, §12 (AMD).] D. The board shall specify in rules the criteria that must be met as a precondition to offering an emergency medical services course, refresher course or continuing education course. The board shall work toward developing consistent educational programming in terms of course content, course requirements and quality of instruction. The board shall adopt rules, which are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A , regarding the requirements for certification and licensing of persons engaged in emergency medical services education and training. [PL 2011, c. 271, §14 (AMD).] E. The board shall keep records and minutes of its activities and meetings. These records and minutes must be made easily accessible to the public and be provided expeditiously upon request. The board may prepare, publish and disseminate educational and other materials to improve emergency medical patient care. [PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. Y, §1 (AMD).] F. [PL 1991, c. 588, §16 (RP).] F-1. The director must be qualified by training or by experience and is appointed by the board with approval of the commissioner. The director serves for an indefinite term, subject to removal for cause. [PL 1999, c. 182, §13 (AMD).] G. The board shall submit to the commissioner its budgetary requirements in the same manner as is provided in Title 5, section 1665 . The department shall serve as the fiscal agent for Maine Emergency Medical Services. [PL 1991, c. 588, §16 (AMD).] H. With the approval of the commissioner, the board may enter into contracts, subject to provisions of state law, and delegate this authority to the director. The board may also delegate to staff, through rules or emergency action, any provision necessary to carry out this chapter, including the process of hearings. Funds appropriated or allocated to the board to be contracted with the regional councils may be disbursed on a sole-source contract basis, according to guidelines established by the board. Funds must be expended in accordance with standard state contract or grant procedures and guidelines where appropriate. [PL 2019, c. 617, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).] I. The board, in consultation with the licensing board, may establish and collect licensure fees, application fees, examination fees, course and conference fees, tuition and other charges as determined necessary by the board for the efficient administration of this chapter. All funds received pursuant to this paragraph must be deposited into a nonlapsing fund established for the purpose. Maine Emergency Medical Services shall administer the fund with the advice and consent of the commissioner. Funds must be deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund and may be invested as provided by law. Interest on these investments must be credited to the fund. [PL 2025, c. 491, §13 (AMD).] J. The board shall establish and maintain a statewide quality assurance and improvement committee and shall adopt rules, which are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A , regarding the requirements and authority of the statewide quality assurance and improvement committee. [PL 1999, c. 182, §14 (NEW).] K. The board may collect or receive health care information or records, including information or records that identify or permit identification of any patient, for the purpose of monitoring and improving the provision of emergency medical services and health outcomes within the State. [PL 2021, c. 15, §1 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: (Paragraph K as enacted by PL 2021, c. 241, §5 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 32, SECTION 88, SUBSECTION 2, PARAGRAPH L) L. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 32, §88, sub-§2, ¶K) The board shall establish by rule a program for collecting and reporting cost and performance metrics related to emergency medical treatment services, including ambulance services. The cost and performance metrics for ambulance services adopted in rule must include, at a minimum, data on the volume of services provided per capita and per square mile of geographic area, the type of entity, the payer mix, the impact on length of stay in a health care facility due to lack of available ambulance transport, demographics on personnel and level of licensure, the number of vacancies and the number of volunteer hours dedicated to emergency medical services. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2023, c. 468, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 491, §§12, 13 (AMD).]

3. Authority. [PL 2025, c. 491, §14 (RP).]

4. Authority to issue letters of guidance. [PL 2025, c. 491, §15 (RP).]

5. Notice of action. [PL 2025, c. 491, §16 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 17301 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17301
32 §17301. Eligibility for license
Status: in_force

The board shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the following eligibility requirements of this chapter and who files an application accompanied by the fees as set under section 17309 . [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

1. Audiologist. An audiologist must have a master's degree, a doctoral degree or a degree determined by the board to be equivalent, from an accredited institution that is consistent with the requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology or the requirements of its successor or other organization approved by the board. The board may establish the requirements for academic course work, supervised clinical practice, supervised professional employment and written examination. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

2. Hearing aid dealer and fitter. A hearing aid dealer and fitter must pass a qualifying examination approved by the board and must: A. Be at least 18 years of age; [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] B. Have a high school diploma or its equivalency; and [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] C. Have obtained a trainee permit pursuant to subsection 7 and have received a minimum of 750 hours of training in the practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids under the direct supervision of a licensed hearing aid dealer and fitter or licensed audiologist during a period of not fewer than 6 months nor more than 18 months. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

3. Speech-language pathologist. A speech-language pathologist must have a master's degree, a doctoral degree or a degree determined by the board to be equivalent from an accredited institution that is consistent with the requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology or the requirements of its successor or other organization approved by the board. The board may establish the requirements for academic course work, supervised clinical practice, supervised professional employment and written examination. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

4. Speech-language pathologist and audiologist. A speech-language pathologist and audiologist must have a master's degree, a doctoral degree or a degree determined by the board to be equivalent, from an accredited institution that is consistent with the requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology and Audiology or the requirements of its successor or other organization approved by the board. The board may establish the requirements for academic course work, supervised clinical practice, supervised professional employment and written examination. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

5. Speech-language pathology assistant. A speech-language pathology assistant must have an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution in the field of communication disorders, or its equivalent as determined by the board, and must meet such other minimum qualifications as the board may establish. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. E, §3 (AMD).]

6. Temporary license. An applicant for a temporary license must meet the education requirements for licensure as outlined in subsection 1 , 3 or 4 and show to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant is supervised and trained by an individual who holds a license under this chapter in the appropriate specialty, which entitles the applicant to practice speech-language pathology or audiology under supervision while completing the requirements for licensure. The temporary license is effective for one year and may be renewed once by the board. [RR 2007, c. 1, §19 (COR).]

7. Trainee permit. An applicant for a trainee permit must meet the licensure requirements as set forth in subsection 2, paragraphs A and B and provide the signature of the licensed hearing aid dealer and fitter or licensed audiologist who is licensed under this chapter and who is responsible for the direct supervision of the trainee. A trainee permit is valid for 18 months. The board may approve the renewal of a trainee permit once. An individual holding a trainee permit may not engage in the practice of dealing in or fitting of hearing aids except while under supervision of a licensed hearing aid dealer and fitter or licensed audiologist licensed under this chapter. An individual who holds a trainee permit shall notify the board in writing upon completion of the training required under subsection 2, paragraph C and shall sit for the next scheduled licensing examination. If the holder of a trainee permit successfully passes the examination, the board may issue a license upon the payment of the fees as set under section 17309 . If the holder of a trainee permit fails the examination, that individual may retake the examination, upon payment of the fees as set under section 17309 , within one year after completing the training under subsection 2, paragraph C . [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 1455-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 21 / Section 1455-B
32 §1455-B. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §7 (NEW).]

1. False advertising. False or misleading advertising as a practitioner of funeral service, funeral director or embalmer; advertising or using the name of a person in connection with that of any funeral establishment who is not licensed as a practitioner of funeral service, funeral director or embalmer; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §7 (NEW).]

2. Unauthorized solicitation of human remains. Solicitation of human remains by the licensee, or the licensee's agents, assistants or employees, whether that solicitation occurs after death or while death is impending. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit general advertising. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §7 (NEW).]

3. Unauthorized employment. Employment by the licensee of persons known as "cappers," "steerers," "solicitors" or other such persons to obtain the services of a licensee or one engaged in the practice of funeral service; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §7 (NEW).]

4. Unauthorized solicitation of human remains. Employment, directly or indirectly, of a practitioner trainee, agent, assistant, embalmer, employee or other person, on part or full time, or on commission, for the purpose of calling upon individuals or institutions by whose influence human remains may be turned over to a particular funeral establishment; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §7 (NEW).]

5. Unauthorized commission to secure business. The direct or indirect payment or offer of payment of a commission by the licensee or the licensee's agents, assistants or employees for the purpose of securing business; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §7 (NEW).]

6. Unauthorized commission; crematory, mausoleum or cemetery. Solicitation or acceptance by a licensee of any commission, bonus or rebate in consideration of recommending or causing human remains to be disposed of in any crematory, mausoleum or cemetery; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §7 (NEW).]

7. Refusal to surrender human remains. Refusing to promptly surrender the custody of human remains, upon the express order of the person lawfully entitled to the custody thereof; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §7 (NEW).]

8. Negligent filings. Negligent, careless or willful noncompliance with the laws relating to filing death certificates and obtaining burial permits; or [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §7 (NEW).]

9. Abusive or disrespectful handling of human remains. Abuse or disrespect in the handling of human remains, or violation of any law or ordinance affecting the handling, custody, care or transportation of human remains. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §7 (NEW).]

Whoever violates any provision of this chapter or any rule prescribed by the board for the preparation, embalming, transportation or burial of any human remains commits a Class E crime. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12253 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12253
32 §12253. Accountancy firm practice without license on the basis of substantial equivalency
Status: in_force

1. Substantial equivalency. A firm with a principal place of business outside the State is presumed to have qualifications substantially equivalent to the State's requirements and has all the privileges of licensees of the State and may provide professional services in the State without the requirement to obtain a license under this section or to otherwise notify or register with the board or pay any fee if the firm: A. Holds a valid license as a certified public accountancy firm from a state that the board has verified to be in substantial equivalence with the certified public accountancy firm licensure requirements of a national association of state boards of accountancy and standards promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; or [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).] B. Holds a valid license as a certified public accountancy firm from a state that is not in substantial equivalence with the certified public accountancy firm requirements under paragraph A , but the board determines that the certified public accountancy firm's qualifications are substantially equivalent to the certified public accountancy firm licensure requirements of a national association of state boards of accountancy and standards promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).] In determining substantial equivalence, the board may consult determinations and verifications from a national qualification appraisal service of a national association of state boards of accountancy. [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]

2. No notice or other submission required. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a firm that is eligible to practice in this State without a license in accordance with the requirements of this section may offer or render professional services in this State, whether in person or by mail, telephone or electronic means, without providing notice or making any submission to the board. Such a firm is subject to subsection 3 . [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]

3. Conditions. A licensee of another state exercising the practice privilege afforded under this section must consent, as a condition of the grant of the practice privilege: A. To the personal and subject matter jurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the board; [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).] B. To comply with the provisions of this chapter and the board's rules; and [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).] C. To the stipulation that, in the event the license from the state of the firm's principal place of business is no longer valid, the firm will cease offering or rendering professional services in the State. [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 60-J — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1-A / Section 60-J
32 §60-J. Evaluation criteria
Status: in_force

Pursuant to Title 5, section 12015, subsection 3 , any professional or occupational group or organization, any individual or any other interested party, referred to in this section as the "applicant group," that proposes regulation of any unregulated professional or occupational group or substantial expansion of regulation of a regulated professional or occupational group shall submit with the proposal written answers and information pertaining to the evaluation criteria enumerated in this section to the appropriate committee of the Legislature. The technical committee, the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation, referred to in this subchapter as the "commissioner," and the joint standing committee, before it makes its final recommendations to the full Legislature, also shall accept answers and information pertaining to the evaluation criteria from any party that opposes such regulation or expansion and from any other interested party. All answers and information submitted must identify the applicant group, the opposing party or the interested party making the submission and the proposed regulation or expansion of regulation that is sought or opposed. The commissioner may develop standardized questions designed to solicit information concerning the evaluation criteria. The preauthorization evaluation criteria are: [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

1. Data on group. A description of the professional or occupational group proposed for regulation or expansion of regulation, including the number of individuals or business entities that would be subject to regulation, the names and addresses of associations, organizations and other groups representing the practitioners and an estimate of the number of practitioners in each group; [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

2. Specialized skill. Whether practice of the profession or occupation proposed for regulation or expansion of regulation requires such a specialized skill that the public is not qualified to select a competent practitioner without assurances that minimum qualifications have been met; [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

3. Public health; safety; welfare. The nature and extent of potential harm to the public if the profession or occupation is not regulated, the extent to which there is a threat to the public's health, safety or welfare and production of evidence of potential harm, including a description of any complaints filed with state law enforcement authorities, courts, departmental agencies, other professional or occupational boards and professional and occupational associations that have been lodged against practitioners of the profession or occupation in this State within the past 5 years; [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

4. Voluntary and past regulatory efforts. A description of the voluntary efforts made by practitioners of the profession or occupation to protect the public through self-regulation, private certifications, membership in professional or occupational associations or academic credentials and a statement of why these efforts are inadequate to protect the public; [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

5. Cost; benefit. The extent to which regulation or expansion of regulation of the profession or occupation will increase the cost of goods or services provided by practitioners and the overall cost-effectiveness and economic impact of the proposed regulation, including the indirect costs to consumers; [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

6. Service availability of regulation. The extent to which regulation or expansion of regulation of the profession or occupation would increase or decrease the availability of services to the public; [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

7. Existing laws and regulations. The extent to which existing legal remedies are inadequate to prevent or redress the kinds of harm potentially resulting from nonregulation and whether regulation can be provided through an existing state agency or in conjunction with presently regulated practitioners; [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

8. Method of regulation. Why registration, certification, license to use the title, license to practice or another type of regulation is being proposed, why that regulatory alternative was chosen and whether the proposed method of regulation is appropriate; [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

9. Other states. A list of other states that regulate the profession or occupation, the type of regulation, copies of other states' laws and available evidence from those states of the effect of regulation on the profession or occupation in terms of a before-and-after analysis; [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

10. Previous efforts. The details of any previous efforts in this State to implement regulation of the profession or occupation; [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

11. Mandated benefits. Whether the profession or occupation plans to apply for mandated benefits; [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

12. Minimal competence. Whether the proposed requirements for regulation exceed the standards of minimal competence and what those standards are; and [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]

13. Financial analysis. The method proposed to finance the proposed regulation and financial data pertaining to whether the proposed regulation can be reasonably financed by current or proposed licensees through dedicated revenue mechanisms. [PL 1995, c. 686, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 286 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 286
32 §286. Exemptions to licensing
Status: in_force

1. Personal use. A person does not require a license in order to auction personal or real property that the person has maintained for that person's use or personal property that the person's parents, spouse or children have maintained for their own use. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

2. Charitable, educational, religious or nonprofit organizations. This chapter does not apply to individuals who conduct a sale or auction for a charitable, educational, religious or other nonprofit organization as long as the nonprofit organization retains the total amount of the proceeds, with the exception of advertising fees, and the person conducting the sale or auction receives no fee for services. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

3. Sheriffs, tax collectors, executors and administrators. This chapter does not apply to sheriffs or their deputies, constables, tax collectors, executors, administrators or any other officers authorized to sell property by order of any court. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

4. Pedigreed animals. This chapter does not prohibit any person employed by the owner of pedigreed animals from selling those animals at public auction. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

5. Mortgage foreclosure sales. This chapter does not apply to any individual conducting a mortgage foreclosure sale. [PL 2015, c. 147, §6 (AMD).]

6. Tax-acquired property. This chapter does not apply to the sale by or on behalf of a municipality of any real or personal property acquired by that municipality for nonpayment of taxes. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

7. Assistants. This chapter does not apply to a person assisting the auctioneer in conducting the auction sale if the auctioneer is physically present and assumes full responsibility for the auction sale. The assistant may not be a person who has had an auctioneer license denied, suspended or revoked in this State or in any other state. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]

8. Contracted Internet services. This chapter does not apply to an individual who takes possession of goods pursuant to a contract for the exclusive purpose of selling those goods over the Internet, unless otherwise licensed under this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 61, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14059 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 125 / Section 14059
32 §14059. Rules
Status: in_force

The superintendent may adopt rules to administer the provisions of this chapter for the protection of client companies, including rules regarding the ability of the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection to receive and respond to complaints. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2013, c. 257, §6 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18393 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18393
32 §18393. Confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Confidential communication" means a communication not intended to be disclosed to 3rd persons other than those present to further the interest of the patient in the consultation, examination or interview or persons who are participating in the diagnosis and treatment under the direction of the dentist, including members of the patient's family. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] B. "Patient" means a person who consults or is examined or interviewed by a dentist or dental auxiliary. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

2. General rule of privilege. A patient has a privilege to refuse to disclose and to prevent another person from disclosing confidential communications made for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment of the patient's physical, mental or emotional conditions, including substance use disorder, among the patient, the patient's dentist and persons who are participating in the diagnosis or treatment under the direction of the dentist, including members of the patient's family. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §149 (AMD).]

3. Who may claim the privilege. The privilege under subsection 2 may be claimed by the patient, by the patient's guardian or conservator or by the personal representative of a deceased patient. The dentist or dental auxiliary at the time of the communication is presumed to have authority to claim the privilege, but only on behalf of the patient. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

4. Exceptions. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following are exceptions to the privilege under subsection 2 . A. If the court orders an examination of the physical, mental or emotional condition of a patient, whether a party or a witness, communications made in the course of the examination are not privileged under this section with respect to the particular purpose for which the examination is ordered unless the court orders otherwise. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] B. There is not any privilege under this section as to communications relevant to an issue of the physical, mental or emotional condition of a patient in a proceeding in which the condition of the patient is an element of the claim or defense of the patient or of a party claiming through or under the patient or because of the patient's condition or claiming as a beneficiary of the patient through a contract to which the patient is or was a party or, after the patient's death, in a proceeding in which a party puts the condition in issue. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] C. There is not any privilege under this section as to information regarding a patient that is sought by the Chief Medical Examiner or the Chief Medical Examiner's designee in a medical examiner case, as defined by Title 22, section 3025 , in which the Chief Medical Examiner or the Chief Medical Examiner's designee has reason to believe that information relating to dental treatment may assist in determining the identity of a deceased person. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] D. There is not any privilege under this section as to disclosure of information concerning a patient when that disclosure is required by law, and nothing in this section may modify or affect the provisions of Title 22, sections 4011‑A to 4015 and Title 29‑A, section 2405 . [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1405 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 21 / Section 1405
32 §1405. Cremation
Status: in_force

A person, firm or corporation within the State, after obtaining a license from and paying a license fee to the Department of Health and Human Services may establish and maintain suitable buildings and appliances for the cremation of bodies of the dead and, subject to the rules of the department, may cremate such bodies and dispose of the ashes of the same. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2007, c. 225, §1 (AMD).]

The body of a deceased person may not be cremated within 48 hours after death unless the person died of a contagious or infectious disease, and in no event may the body of a deceased person be cremated, buried at sea, used by medical science or removed from the State until the person, firm or corporation in charge of the disposition has received a certificate from a duly appointed medical examiner or medicolegal death investigator appointed pursuant to Title 22, section 3023‑A that the medical examiner or medicolegal death investigator has made personal inquiry into the cause and manner of death and is satisfied that further examination or judicial inquiry concerning the cause and manner of death is not necessary. This certificate, a certified copy of the death certificate and a burial transit permit when presented by the authorized person as defined in Title 22, section 2846 is sufficient authority for cremation, burial at sea, use by medical science or removal from the State, and the person, firm or corporation in charge of the disposition may not refuse to cremate or otherwise dispose of the body solely because these documents are presented by such an authorized person. The certificate must be retained by the person, firm or corporation in charge of the cremation or disposition for a period of 15 years. For the certificate, the medical examiner must receive a fee of $25 payable by the person requesting the certificate. This fee may be waived at the discretion of the Chief Medical Examiner. [PL 2019, c. 87, §3 (AMD).]

Human remains may not be removed, transported or shipped to a crematory unless encased in a casket or other suitable container. Following cremation, the crematory shall label the container containing the cremated remains with the name of the person who was cremated. [PL 2017, c. 101, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4202 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63 / Section 4202
32 §4202. Exemptions
Status: in_force

This chapter is not intended to apply to any act of a practitioner of the healing arts licensed in the State and performed in the course of his practice.
32 M.R.S. § 7071 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7071
32 §7071. 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, §14 (NEW).]

1. Asynchronous encounter. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a client 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 client and the person licensed under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).]

2. Store and forward transfer. "Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of a client's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).]

3. Synchronous encounter. "Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between a client 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, §14 (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, §14 (NEW).]

5. Telemonitoring. "Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor a client's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the client's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6194 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80-B / Section 6194
32 §6194. Contract requirements
Status: in_force

1. Written contract required. A foreclosure purchaser shall enter into a foreclosure reconveyance in the form of a written contract. The contract must be written in at least 12-point boldface type in the same language principally used by the foreclosure purchaser and foreclosed homeowner to negotiate the sale of the residence in foreclosure and must be fully completed and signed and dated by the foreclosed homeowner and foreclosure purchaser before the execution of any instrument of conveyance of the residence in foreclosure. [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).]

2. Contract terms. A contract required by this section must contain the entire agreement of the parties and must include: A. The name, business address and telephone number of the foreclosure purchaser; [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).] B. The address of the residence in foreclosure; [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).] C. The total consideration to be given by the foreclosure purchaser in connection with or incident to the sale; [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).] D. A complete description of the terms of payment or other consideration, including, but not limited to, any services of any nature that the foreclosure purchaser will perform for the foreclosed homeowner before or after the sale; [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).] E. The time at which possession is to be transferred to the foreclosure purchaser; [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).] F. A complete description of the terms of any related agreement designed to allow the foreclosed homeowner to remain in the home, such as a rental agreement, repurchase agreement, contract for deed, land installment contract or bond for deed or lease with option to buy; [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).] G. A notice of cancellation as provided in section 6195, subsection 3 ; [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).] H. The following notice in at least 14-point boldface type, if the contract is printed, or in capital letters, if the contract is typed: "NOTICE REQUIRED BY MAINE LAW YOU ARE TRANSFERRING TITLE TO YOUR HOUSE. IF YOU DO NOT FULFILL ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT, YOU WILL LOSE OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION OF YOUR HOUSE."; and [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).] I. The following notice in at least 14-point boldface type, if the contract is printed, or in capital letters, if the contract is typed, and completed with the name of the foreclosure purchaser, immediately above the statement required by section 6195, subsection 2 : "NOTICE REQUIRED BY MAINE LAW Until your right to cancel this contract has ended, ....... (Name) or anyone working for ....... (Name) CANNOT ask you to sign or have you sign any deed or any other document." [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).]

3. Effect of contract. The contract required by this section survives delivery of any instrument of conveyance of the residence in foreclosure and has no effect on persons other than the parties to the contract. [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).]

4. Advance disclosure of contract. The contract required by this section must be given to the foreclosed homeowner at least 3 business days prior to the consummation of the foreclosure reconveyance. [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).]

5. Filing with register of deeds. The foreclosure purchaser shall file a memorandum of the contract required by this section with the register of deeds in the county in which the residence in foreclosure is located. [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 8114 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8114
32 §8114. Unlawful acts
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of improper conduct in private investigation if the person commits any of the acts described in this section. Improper conduct in private investigation is a Class D crime. [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (NEW).]

1. Acting without license; false representation. A person acts without a license or commits false representation if that person intentionally or knowingly: A. Except as provided in section 8104 , acts as a professional investigator without a valid license; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] B. Falsely represents that the person is the holder of a valid license; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] C. Falsely represents that any person in the person's employ is a professional investigator or investigative assistant; or [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] D. Makes any false statements or material omission in any application filed with the chief. [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).]

2. Representation as peace officer; employment of certain convicted persons; failure to surrender license. A licensed professional investigator or investigative assistant commits misrepresentation as a peace officer, employment of a certain convicted person or failing to surrender if that professional investigator or investigative assistant intentionally or knowingly: A. Makes any representation, including, but not limited to, presentation of a badge, that suggests, or that would reasonably cause another person to believe, that the licensed professional investigator or investigative assistant is a sworn peace officer of this State, any political subdivision of this State, any other state or the Federal Government; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] B. Employs, in connection with a private investigation business, in any capacity, a former licensee whose license has been revoked or a person who has been convicted of : (1) A crime in this State that is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year or more; (2) A crime under the laws of the United States that is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (3) A crime under the laws of another state that, in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction, is punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year. This subparagraph does not include a crime under the laws of another state that is classified by the laws of that state as a misdemeanor and is punishable by a term of imprisonment of 2 years or less; or (4) A crime under the laws of another state that, in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction, does not come within subparagraph (3) but is elementally substantially similar to a crime in this State that is punishable by a term of imprisonment for one year or more; or [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] C. Fails or refuses to surrender the professional investigator's license to the chief following revocation or suspension. [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).]

3. Employing unlicensed individual. A licensed professional investigator commits improper employment conduct if the professional investigator intentionally or knowingly employs or engages any other person to act as a professional investigator unless the person so employed or engaged is licensed as a professional investigator or investigative assistant. [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).]

4. Failure of assistant to return equipment. [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (RP).]

5. Other unlawful acts. A person licensed under this chapter or any person employed by the person commits improper investigative conduct if that person intentionally or knowingly: A. Incites, encourages or aids any person who has become a party to any strike to commit any unlawful act against any person or property; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] B. Incites, stirs up, creates or aids in the inciting of discontent or dissatisfaction among the employees of any person with the intention of having them strike; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] C. Interferes with or prevents lawful and peaceful picketing during strikes; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] D. Interferes with, restrains or coerces employees in the exercise of their right to form, join or assist any labor organization of their choosing; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] E. Interferes with or hinders lawful or peaceful collective bargaining between employers and employees; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] F. Pays or offers to give any money, gratuity, consideration or other thing of value, directly or indirectly, to any person for any verbal or written report of the lawful activities of employees in the exercise of their right to organize, form or assist any labor organization and to bargain collectively through representatives of their choosing; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] G. Advertises for, recruits, furnishes or replaces or offers to furnish or replace for hire or reward, within or outside the State, any skilled or unskilled help or labor, armed guards, other than armed guards employed for the protection of payrolls, property or premises, for service upon property that is being operated in anticipation of or during the course of a strike; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] H. Furnishes armed guards upon the highways for persons involved in labor disputes; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] I. Furnishes or offers to furnish to employers or their agents any arms, munitions, tear gas implements or any other weapons; [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] J. Sends letters or literature to employers offering to eliminate labor unions; or [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] K. Advises any person of the membership of an individual in a labor organization for the purpose of preventing that individual from obtaining or retaining employment. [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 366, §46 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14205 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14205
32 §14205. Violations
Status: in_force

1. Penalties. A person is subject to the provisions of section 14236‑A and Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A if that person: A. Practices barber hair styling, cosmetology, hair design, nail technology or aesthetics in this State without having obtained a license as provided by this chapter; [PL 2019, c. 373, §16 (AMD).] B. Employs a person to practice barber hair styling, cosmetology, hair design, nail technology or aesthetics who does not have a license; or [PL 2019, c. 373, §16 (AMD).] C. Falsely professes to be qualified to practice or instruct barber hair styling, cosmetology, hair design, nail technology or aesthetics under this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 373, §16 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 373, §16 (AMD).]

2. Court action. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. HH, §6 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 16511 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16511
32 §16511. Right to rescission applicable to sales of viatical or life settlement contracts
Status: in_force

1. Right to rescind transaction. In addition to any other rights provided for under this chapter or otherwise, an investor, other than an institutional investor, who purchases a viatical or life settlement contract may rescind the investment by giving written notice of rescission to the entity designated for such notice in the disclosure documents, by ordinary mail postage prepaid, within 30 business days following the later of: A. The day on which the investor received the final disclosure document pertaining to the transaction as required under this chapter and the rules or orders under this chapter; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The day on which the investor paid the required consideration for the purchase of the viatical or life settlement contract. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Form of notice. The notice is sufficient if addressed to the entity designated for such notice at the address given in the disclosure statement pertaining to the transaction. Notice of rescission is effective upon deposit in the United States mail. The notice of rescission need not take a particular form and is sufficient if it expresses the intention of the purchaser to rescind the transaction. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 10006 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104-A / Section 10006
32 §10006. Certification
Status: in_force

1. Certification required. A person may not practice, or profess to practice, as an underground oil storage tank installer or underground oil storage tank inspector in this State or use the words "underground oil storage tank installer," "underground oil storage tank inspector" or other words or letters to indicate that the person using the words or letters is a certified underground oil storage tank installer or underground oil storage tank inspector unless that person is certified in accordance with this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 292, §1 (AMD).]

2. Individual. Only an individual may be certified under this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Proper underground oil storage tank installer certification class required. A person may not install or advertise to install underground oil storage tanks or remove, pursuant to Title 38, section 566‑A, subsection 5 , underground tanks used for the storage of Class 1 liquids unless the person has been certified in accordance with this subsection. A. [PL 1991, c. 817, §1 (RP).] B. An underground oil storage tank installer may install or remove any type of underground oil storage tank, with the exception of field-constructed underground oil storage tanks and impressed-current cathodically protected tanks. [PL 2007, c. 292, §1 (AMD).] C. [PL 2007, c. 292, §1 (RP).] D. [PL 1991, c. 817, §3 (RP).] E. [PL 2007, c. 292, §1 (RP).] [PL 2007, c. 292, §1 (AMD).]

4. Proper underground gasoline storage tank remover certification class required. [PL 2007, c. 292, §1 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 6207-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6207-A
32 §6207-A. License required
Status: in_force

Unless exempted under section 6206 , a person may not practice alcohol and drug counseling or begin an apprenticeship in this State unless that person has first obtained a license, certification or registration as provided in this chapter. [PL 2003, c. 347, §7 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 18106 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18106
32 §18106. Major equipment sales information
Status: in_force

Upon request by the board or its authorized agent, a wholesaler or retailer of major oil, solid fuel, propane and natural gas heating equipment shall provide sales information to the board regarding that equipment. Sales information regarding the equipment may include the identity of the purchaser, the date of purchase, the make, model and serial number, if applicable, and any other information requested. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 6233 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6233
32 §6233. Confidentiality
Status: in_force

When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4312 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63-A / Section 4312
32 §4312. License required
Status: in_force

1. Requirement. A person may not practice micropigmentation, display a sign or otherwise advertise or purport to be a micropigmentation practitioner unless that person holds a valid license issued by the department. [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]

2. Term of license. A license issued under this chapter expires 2 years from the date of issue and is renewable biennially. [PL 2025, c. 339, §6 (AMD).]

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

2-B. Conditional license. When an applicant for initial licensure or license renewal is found, based upon an inspection by the department, not in compliance with this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to section 4313 , the department may refuse issuance of the initial or renewal license, but shall issue a conditional license, except when conditions are found that present a serious danger to the health and safety of the public. Failure by the conditional licensee to meet the conditions specified by the department permits the department to void the conditional license. The applicant may reapply for a biennial license if the conditional license is voided or expires; however, the department may not reissue another conditional license. All conditions must be met in order for an applicant to reapply for and be issued a biennial license. [PL 2021, c. 125, §31 (NEW).]

2-C. License issued in error. A license issued in error by the department is void and must be returned to the department on demand. Notice of the demand to return the license must be delivered by hand or by certified mail to the licensee. [PL 2025, c. 339, §7 (NEW).]

3. Exemption. This chapter does not apply to a physician or a person acting under the control or supervision of a physician. [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 298 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 298
32 §298. Contract required
Status: in_force

1. Contract required. An auctioneer may not conduct an auction in this State without first having a written contract with the consignor of any property to be sold. The contract must contain the date of the contract and the name and license number of the auctioneer. The contract must contain the terms and conditions of the auction, including but not limited to: A. The description of all items to be sold; [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).] B. Whether the auction is with reserve or without reserve; [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).] C. The payment schedule; [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).] D. The commission rate; and [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).] E. The statement of other charges, including a buyer's premium. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13835 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13835
32 §13835. Rules
Status: in_force

The board, after consultation with the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Board of Licensure in Medicine, shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter. The rules must include, at a minimum: [PL 2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW).]

1. Criteria. Criteria for the operation of a vaccine administration clinic inside, outside or off the premises of a retail pharmacy, rural health clinic or free clinic licensed under section 13751 . The rules must require the plan of operation for any vaccine administration clinics to be operated by a pharmacist or pharmacy. Criteria for the administration of drugs by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection inside, outside or off the premises of a retail pharmacy, rural health clinic or free clinic licensed under section 13751 and must require one-time board approval of the plan for the administration of drugs by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection by a pharmacist or pharmacy and may not require board approval for each administration; [PL 2021, c. 271, §4 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 289, §14 (AMD).]

2. Record keeping. Record keeping and documentation procedures and reporting requirements, giving preference to electronic means when available; and [PL 2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW).]

3. Recipient assessment. Recipient assessment, consent and rights. [PL 2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW).]

Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2009, c. 308, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18304 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18304
32 §18304. License required
Status: in_force

1. Unlicensed practice. Except as provided in section 18305 and section 18371, subsections 3 and 6 , a person may not practice or profess to be authorized to practice the activities described in this chapter without a license or during any period when that person's license has expired or has been suspended or revoked. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

2. Unlawful practice. A person may not: A. Practice dentistry under a false or assumed name; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] B. Practice dentistry under the name of a corporation, company, association, parlor or trade name; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] C. While manager, proprietor, operator or conductor of a place for performing dental operations, employ a person who is not a lawful practitioner of dentistry in this State to perform dental practices as described in section 18371 ; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] D. While manager, proprietor, operator or conductor of a place for performing dental operations, permit a person to practice dentistry under a false name; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] E. Assume a title or append a prefix or letters following that person's name that falsely represent the person as having a degree from a dental college; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] F. Impersonate another at an examination held by the board; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] G. Knowingly make a false application or false representation in connection with an examination held by the board; or [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] H. Employ an unlicensed person to provide services for which a license is required by this chapter. [PL 2017, c. 388, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 388, §5 (AMD).]

3. Penalties. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

4. Injunction. [PL 2023, c. 17, Pt. P, §7 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 17401 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17401
32 §17401. 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, §22 (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, §22 (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, §22 (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, §22 (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, §22 (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, §22 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13742-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13742-A
32 §13742-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary sanctions; crimes; criminal prosecutions
Status: in_force

1. Disciplinary action. In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: A. Misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances that has resulted or may result in the applicant or licensee performing duties in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients; [PL 2013, c. 105, §9 (AMD).] B. A professional diagnosis of a mental or physical condition that has resulted or may result in the applicant or licensee performing duties in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §19 (NEW).] C. Engaging in unprofessional conduct by violating any standard of professional behavior, including but not limited to a breach of confidentiality of health care information pursuant to state law, that has been established in the practice for which the licensee is licensed; [PL 2017, c. 434, §2 (AMD).] D. Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising; [PL 2019, c. 165, §27 (AMD).] E. Failing to comply with section 13800 ; [PL 2021, c. 303, §2 (AMD).] F. A violation of section 13800‑B ; or [PL 2021, c. 303, §3 (AMD).] G. A violation of section 13725 . [PL 2021, c. 303, §4 (NEW).] This subsection applies to all types of licenses issued by the board. [PL 2021, c. 303, §§2-4 (AMD).]

2. Crime in course of business. If any licensed pharmacist is convicted in state or federal court of a crime that is committed during the course of duties performed as a licensed pharmacist or committed through the use of the pharmacy in which the pharmacist is employed, or that the pharmacist owns or operates, and that demonstrates unfitness to practice as a pharmacist, including, but not limited to, convictions for defrauding the Medicaid program and for illegally distributing prescription drugs, the pharmacist's license is subject to disciplinary action as set forth in subsection 1 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §19 (NEW).]

3. Criminal prosecutions. Nothing in this chapter bars criminal prosecution for any violation of this chapter when that violation is a criminal offense under the laws of this State or of the United States. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §19 (NEW).]

4. Injunction. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General may seek injunctive relief against a person who violates subsection 1, paragraph E . If the Attorney General prevails in an action under this subsection, the court must order the person to reimburse the State for the Attorney General's costs of prosecuting the action, including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2017, c. 434, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13791 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13791
32 §13791. Return of drugs
Status: in_force

A drug or pharmaceutical preparation that has been dispensed on prescription may be returned to pharmacy stock after being in possession and under the control of another person and may be dispensed again if the drug is packaged in an unbroken, sealed container or if, in the case of a hospital, a licensed pharmacist determines that the drug has not been impaired. [PL 1993, c. 231, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 16611 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16611
32 §16611. Service of process
Status: in_force

1. Signed consent to service of process. A consent to service of process must be signed and filed on a form designated by the administrator. A consent appointing the administrator the person's agent for service of process in a noncriminal action or proceeding against the person, or the person's successor or personal representative under this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter after the consent is filed, has the same force and validity as if the service were made personally on the person filing the consent. A person that has filed a consent complying with this subsection in connection with a previous application for licensing or registration or a previous exemption or notice filing need not file an additional consent. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Conduct constituting appointment of agent for service. If a person, including a nonresident of this State, engages in an act, practice or course of business prohibited or made actionable by this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter and the person has not filed a consent to service of process under subsection 1 , the act, practice or course of business constitutes the appointment of the administrator as the person's agent for service of process in a noncriminal action or proceeding against the person or the person's successor or personal representative. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Procedure for service of process. Service under subsection 1 or 2 may be made by providing a copy of the process to the office of the administrator, but it is not effective unless: A. The plaintiff, which may be the administrator, promptly sends notice of the service and a copy of the process, return receipt requested, to the defendant or respondent at the address set forth in the consent to service of process or, if a consent to service of process has not been filed, at the last known address or takes other reasonable steps to give notice; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The plaintiff files an affidavit of compliance with this subsection in the action or proceeding on or before the return day of the process, if any, or within the time that the court, or the administrator in a proceeding before the administrator, allows. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Service in administrative proceedings or civil actions by administrator. Service pursuant to subsection 3 may be used in a proceeding before the administrator or by the administrator in a civil action in which the administrator is the moving party. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Opportunity to defend. If process is served under subsection 3 , the court, or the administrator in a proceeding before the administrator, shall order continuances as are necessary or appropriate to afford the defendant or respondent reasonable opportunity to defend. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1306 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1306
32 §1306. Powers
Status: in_force

The board shall have the following duties and powers in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter. [PL 1983, c. 413, §45 (RPR).]

1. Licenses; enforcement. The board shall evaluate the qualifications and supervise the examination of applicants for licensure under this chapter. The board may order an investigation of a licensee on its own motion or on written complaint filed with the board regarding noncompliance with or violation of any section of this chapter or of any rules adopted by the board. [PL 2005, c. 315, §14 (AMD).]

2. 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. [PL 1983, c. 413, §45 (NEW).]

3. Hearings. Hearings may be conducted by the board to assist with investigations, to determine whether grounds exist for suspension, revocation or denial of a license, or as otherwise considered necessary to the fulfillment of its responsibilities under this chapter. The board may not refuse to renew a license for any reason other than failure to pay a required fee or failure to meet the professional development requirements, unless it has afforded the licensee an opportunity for an adjudicatory hearing. The board shall hold an adjudicatory hearing at the written request of any person who is denied a license without a hearing for any reason other than failure to pay a required fee, as long as the request for hearing is received by the board within 30 days of the applicant's receipt of written notice of the denial of the application, the reasons for the denial and the right to request a hearing. Hearings must be conducted in conformity with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4 to the extent applicable. The board may subpoena witnesses, records and documents in any hearing it conducts. [PL 2019, c. 375, §9 (AMD).]

4. Contracts. The board may enter into contracts to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter. [PL 1983, c. 413, §45 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18556 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 147 / Section 18556
32 §18556. Obtaining a new home state license based on a privilege to practice
Status: in_force

1. Home state license. A licensed professional counselor may hold a home state license that allows for a privilege to practice in other member states in only one member state at a time. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

2. Change of primary state of residence. If a licensed professional counselor changes the primary state of residence by moving between 2 member states: A. The licensed professional counselor shall file an application for obtaining a new home state license based on a privilege to practice, pay all applicable fees and notify the current and new home state in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] B. Upon receipt of an application for obtaining a new home state license by virtue of a privilege to practice, the new home state shall verify that the licensed professional counselor meets the pertinent criteria outlined in section 18555 via the data system, without need for primary source verification except for: (1) A Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint-based criminal background check if not previously performed or updated pursuant to applicable rules adopted by the commission in accordance with Public Law 92-544; (2) Any other criminal background check as required by the new home state; and (3) Completion of any requisite jurisprudence requirements of the new home state; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] C. The former home state shall convert the former home state license into a privilege to practice once the new home state has activated the new home state license in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this compact, if the licensed professional counselor cannot meet the criteria in section 18555 , the new home state may apply its requirements for issuing a new single-state license; and [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] E. The licensed professional counselor shall pay all applicable fees to the new home state in order to be issued a new home state license. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

3. Change of residence; nonmember states. If a licensed professional counselor changes the primary state of residence by moving from a member state to a nonmember state, or from a nonmember state to a member state, the state criteria applies for issuance of a single-state license in the new state. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

4. Single-state licenses. Nothing in this compact interferes with a licensee's ability to hold a single-state license in multiple states; however, for the purposes of this compact, a licensee may have only one home state license. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

5. Single-state license requirements. Nothing in this compact affects the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single-state license. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18713 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 149 / Section 18713
32 §18713. Construction and severability (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)
Status: in_force

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)

This compact may be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact must be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is not affected thereby. If this compact is held contrary to the constitution of any party state, the compact remains in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the party state affected as to all severable matters. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 8110-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8110-A
32 §8110-A. Employment of investigative assistant
Status: in_force

A professional investigator duly licensed under this chapter whose primary place of business is located in the State may employ an investigative assistant pursuant to section 8110‑B subject to the following: [PL 2011, c. 366, §41 (AMD).]

1. Limit on number of investigative assistants. No more than one investigative assistant is employed at one time; and [PL 2011, c. 366, §41 (AMD).]

2. Investigative assistant to be licensed. The investigative assistant is licensed under this chapter. [PL 2011, c. 366, §41 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18142-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18142-A
32 §18142-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, §53 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13194 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13194
32 §13194. License renewal
Status: in_force

Licenses expire on December 31st, or at such other times as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate, of each biennial period for which it was issued, except those licenses issued under section 13200 . The director shall issue a renewal license for each ensuing biennial period in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant the refusal of granting a license, upon receipt of the written request of the applicant, the biennial fee as set under section 13007 for the license and upon the applicant presenting evidence of compliance with the requirements of section 13197 . The director shall deny a renewal license to any applicant whose license has lapsed for more than 90 days, unless the renewal license applicant passes the license examination designated by commission rule for this purpose. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §23 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11054 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11054
32 §11054. Civil liability
Status: repealed

1. Failure to comply with this Act. Except as otherwise provided by this section, any debt collector who fails to comply with any provisions of this Act with respect to any person is liable to that person in an amount equal to the sum of: A. Any actual damage sustained by that person as a result of such failure; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] B. In the case of any action by an individual, such additional damages as the court may allow, but not exceeding $1,000; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] C. In the case of a class action: (1) Such amount for each named plaintiff as may be recovered under paragraph A ; and (2) Such amount as the court may allow for all other class members, without regard to a minimum individual recovery, not to exceed the lesser of $500,000 or 1% of the net worth of the debt collector; and [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] D. In the case of any successful action to enforce the liability set out in this subsection, the costs of the action, together with a reasonable attorney's fee as determined by the court. On a finding by the court that an action under this section was brought in bad faith and for the purpose of harassment, the court may award to the defendant attorney's fees, reasonable in relation to the work expended and costs. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

1-A. Failure to comply with this Act by a debt buyer. Except as otherwise provided by this section, any debt buyer who fails to comply with any provisions of this Act with respect to any person is liable to that person in an amount equal to the sum of: A. Any actual damage sustained by that person as a result of such failure; [PL 2017, c. 216, §9 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).] B. In the case of any action by an individual, such additional damages as the court may allow, but not exceeding $2,000; [PL 2017, c. 216, §9 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).] C. In the case of a class action: (1) Such amount for each named plaintiff as may be recovered under paragraph A; and (2) Such amount as the court may allow for all other class members, without regard to a minimum individual recovery, not to exceed the lesser of $500,000 and 1% of the net worth of the debt buyer; and [PL 2017, c. 216, §9 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).] D. In the case of any successful action to enforce the liability set out in this subsection, the costs of the action, together with a reasonable attorney's fee as determined by the court. On a finding by the court that an action under this section was brought in bad faith and for the purpose of harassment, the court may award to the defendant attorney's fees reasonable in relation to the work expended and costs. [PL 2017, c. 216, §9 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).] [PL 2017, c. 216, §9 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).]

2. Considerations affecting liability. In determining the amount of liability in any action under subsection 1 or 1‑A , the court shall consider, among other relevant factors: A. In any individual action, the frequency and persistence of noncompliance by the debt collector or debt buyer, the nature of that noncompliance and the extent to which that noncompliance was intentional; or [PL 2017, c. 216, §10 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).] B. In any class action, the frequency and persistence of noncompliance by the debt collector or debt buyer, the nature of that noncompliance, the resources of the debt collector or debt buyer, the number of persons adversely affected and the extent to which the debt collector's or debt buyer's noncompliance was intentional. [PL 2017, c. 216, §10 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).] [PL 2017, c. 216, §10 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).]

3. Defenses. A debt collector or debt buyer may not be held liable in any action brought under this chapter if the debt collector or debt buyer shows, by a preponderance of evidence, that the violation was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error, notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures reasonably adapted to avoid any such error. [PL 2017, c. 216, §10 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).]

4. Action to enforce liability. An action to enforce liability under this section shall be brought within one year from the date on which the violation occurs. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

5. Action in good faith. No provision of this section imposing any liability may apply to any act done or omitted in good faith in conformity with any rule or advisory ruling of the superintendent, notwithstanding that, after the act or omission has occurred, the rule or advisory ruling is amended, rescinded, repealed or determined by judicial or other authority to be invalid for any reason. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9410 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 93 / Section 9410
32 §9410. License transferability
Status: in_force

1. Transfer. No license issued pursuant to this chapter may be assigned or transferred either by operation of law or otherwise. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

2. Death of licensee. If the license is held by an owner other than a corporation and the owner dies, becomes disabled or otherwise ceases to engage in the business, the successor, heir, devisee or personal representative of the owner may, within 60 days of the death, disablement or other termination of operation by the original licensee, apply for a license on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The transferee shall be subject to this chapter. [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

3. Filing. For good cause, the commissioner may extend the period of filing the application required by subsection 2 . [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1372 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 1372
32 §1372. Applicability
Status: in_force

1. State requirements. The following documentation is required for persons involved in the installation of fire sprinklers. A. Any person who undertakes planning or installation of a fire sprinkler system, or any part of the system, within this State must be licensed as a fire sprinkler system contractor. A person may not be identified as a fire sprinkler system contractor or any similar term unless licensed by the State. [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).] B. Any person who undertakes the review, approval and signing required for plans prior to submission to the Department of Public Safety must be certified by the commissioner. A person may not be identified as a certified responsible managing supervisor unless certified by the State. [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).] C. Any person who inspects a fire sprinkler system, other than a certified responsible managing supervisor or an agent of municipal or State Government or licensed insurer who inspects a system in performing that person's duties for that government or insurer, must be registered by the commissioner. [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).] [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]

2. Posting of licenses, certificates and registrations. Each license, certificate and registration issued under this chapter must be posted in a conspicuous place in the place of business of the person to whom it is issued. A license, certificate or registration is not transferable. [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]

3. Municipal licenses. A municipality may not require fire sprinkler system contractors to be municipally licensed nor may any municipality issue a permit for any fire sprinkler system unless satisfied that the person applying for the permit complies with this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18143 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18143
32 §18143. 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 subchapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $350 biennially. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 14233 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14233
32 §14233. Students
Status: in_force

Schools licensed by the director shall maintain and submit a roster of student enrollment and attrition in accordance with rules adopted by the director. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §27 (AMD).]

To be eligible for enrollment, the student must be at least 16 years of age. Schools may accept a student who is 15 years of age at the time of enrollment if the student attains 16 years of age during the course of the study enrollment period. Evidence of the student's eligibility and enrollment in the school must be maintained by the school and presented to the director or a designee of the director as required by rule and upon request. [PL 2019, c. 373, §40 (AMD).]

All training or services rendered to a member of the public by a student must be under the direct supervision of a duly licensed instructor in a licensed school or as otherwise provided by rule. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §27 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18441 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18441
32 §18441. Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement
Status: in_force

1. Oversight. Oversight of the compact is governed by this subsection. A. The executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government in each participating state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement the compact. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission must be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission is located. The commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Nothing in this paragraph affects or limits the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct or any similar matter. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. The commission is entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of the compact or the commission's rules and has standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide the commission with service of process renders a judgment or order in such proceeding void as to the commission, this compact, or commission rules. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

2. Default and technical assistance. Default and technical assistance are governed by this subsection. A. If the commission determines that a participating state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the commission rules, the commission shall: (1) Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other participating states. The notice must describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default and any other action that the commission may take; and (2) Offer remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

3. Termination from compact. If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred on that state 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 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

4. Termination regulation. Termination of participation in the compact may be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate must be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, the defaulting state's licensing boards and to the licensing boards of each of the participating states. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

5. Responsibilities after termination. A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

6. Costs. The commission may not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

7. Appeal. The defaulting state may appeal its termination from the compact by the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing member must be awarded all costs of that litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

8. Notice of termination to licensees. Upon the termination of a state's participation in the compact, the state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state and licensees of other participating states who have been issued a compact privilege within that state, of such termination that licensees who have been granted a compact privilege in that state retain the compact privilege for 180 days following the effective date of such termination. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

9. Dispute resolution. Dispute resolution is governed by this subsection. A. Upon request by a participating state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among participating states and between participating and nonparticipating states. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

10. Enforcement. Enforcement of the compact is governed by this subsection. A. The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions of the compact and rules of the commission. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices, against a participating state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and the commission's 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 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. The remedies herein must not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

11. Legal action against the commission. Legal action against the commission is governed by this subsection. A. A participating state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its rules. 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 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. No individual or entity other than a participating state may enforce this compact against the commission. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6208-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6208-A
32 §6208-A. Appointment; terms; vacancies
Status: in_force

1. Membership. The State Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 41 , consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor. Of these 5 members, 4 members must be licensed alcohol and drug counselors and one member must be a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. H, §1 (AMD).]

2. Term of office. Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §5 (AMD).]

3. Vacancy. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §257 (RP).]

4. Limitation. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §257 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 9408 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 93 / Section 9408
32 §9408. Renewal of license
Status: in_force

Each contract security company license shall be issued for a term of one year and is, unless revoked or suspended, renewable annually. The fee for a license renewal is $200, which is refundable upon denial of renewal. [PL 1983, c. 221, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 9859-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 103 / Section 9859-A
32 §9859-A. Fees
Status: in_force

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $100 biennially. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 2001, c. 323, §30 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 18102 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18102
32 §18102. License required
Status: in_force

A person who installs or services solid fuel burning equipment, including pellet-fired central heating appliances, or oil, propane or natural gas burning equipment and a facility where propane or natural gas is dispensed must be licensed under this chapter, except as provided under section 18104 . [PL 2015, c. 169, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 299 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 299
32 §299. Conditions of auction sales
Status: in_force

Each auctioneer shall post for display and describe at the beginning of each auction the conditions of the auction sale. The conditions must indicate: [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

1. Sold "as is." Whether the property is sold "as is"; [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

2. Highest bidder acknowledged. Whether the highest bidder at the completion of the sale will be acknowledged by the auctioneer; [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

3. Reserve. Whether the auction is with reserve or without reserve and the acceptable manner of bids; [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

4. Absentee bids. Whether absentee bids are allowed; [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

5. Sales tax. Sales tax requirements; [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

6. Auctioneer or consignor bidding. Whether or not the auctioneer or consignor reserves the right to bid; [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

7. Uniform Commercial Code. A statement that Title 11, section 2‑328 applies to this auction sale; [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

8. Statement of buyer's premium. A statement of the buyer's premium and any other charges to the bidders or any other persons in attendance; and [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

9. Title and address. The title and address of the board. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 8106 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8106
32 §8106. Acquisition of license by persons currently licensed
Status: in_force

A person possessing, under Maine law, a valid private investigator's license on the effective date of this chapter whose license then expires, by application, compliance with section 8105, subsection 8 and payment of the required fee, is entitled to a professional investigator's license. [PL 2011, c. 366, §34 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18534 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145-A / Section 18534
32 §18534. Compact privilege
Status: in_force

1. Requirements. To exercise the compact privilege, a licensee must: A. Have graduated from a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or its successor organization, or other programs authorized by commission rule; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] B. Hold a current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, or its successor organization; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] C. Have no felony or misdemeanor conviction; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] D. Have never had a controlled substance license, permit or registration suspended or revoked by a state or by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] E. Have a unique identifier as determined by commission rule; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] F. Hold a qualifying license; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] G. Have not had a revocation of a license or a limitation or restriction on any license currently held due to an adverse action. If a licensee has had a limitation or restriction on a license or compact privilege due to an adverse action, 2 years must have elapsed from the date on which the license or compact privilege is no longer limited or restricted due to the adverse action. If a compact privilege has been revoked or is limited or restricted in a participating state for conduct that would not be a basis for disciplinary action in a participating state in which the licensee is practicing or applying to practice under a compact privilege, that participating state has the discretion not to consider such action as an adverse action requiring the denial or removal of a compact privilege in that state; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] H. Notify the commission that the licensee is seeking the compact privilege in a remote state; [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] I. Meet any jurisprudence requirement of a remote state in which the licensee is seeking to practice under the compact privilege and pay any fees applicable to satisfying the jurisprudence requirement; and [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] J. Report to the commission any adverse action taken by a nonparticipating state within 30 days after the action is taken. [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).]

2. Validity. The compact privilege is valid until the expiration or revocation of the qualifying license unless terminated pursuant to an adverse action. The licensee must comply with all of the requirements of subsection 1 to maintain the compact privilege in a remote state. If a participating state takes adverse action against a qualifying license, the licensee loses the compact privilege in any remote state in which the licensee has a compact privilege until all of the following occur: A. The license is no longer limited or restricted; and [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] B. Two years have elapsed from the date on which the license is no longer limited or restricted due to the adverse action. [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).]

3. Compact privilege; restricted or limited license. Once a restricted or limited license satisfies the requirements of subsection 2 , a licensee must meet the requirements of subsection 1 to obtain a compact privilege in any remote state. [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).]

4. Authority to prescribe controlled substances. For each remote state in which a physician assistant seeks authority to prescribe controlled substances, the physician assistant must satisfy all requirements imposed by that state in granting or renewing that authority. [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 555 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 555
32 §555. Assistants
Status: in_force

This chapter does not prohibit an individual from rendering ancillary diagnostic or therapeutic services as used in chiropractic practice, other than the adjustive or manipulative techniques, if those services are rendered under the supervision and control of a licensed chiropractor as long as that individual has successfully completed a training program recognized by the board. Supervision and control may not be construed as requiring the personal presence of the supervising and controlling chiropractor at the place where those services are rendered, unless physical presence is necessary to provide patient care of the same quality as provided by the chiropractor. This chapter does not prohibit a chiropractor from delegating to an employee certain activities relating to the care and treatment being performed by custom and usage when those activities are under the direct control of and in the presence of the chiropractor. The chiropractor delegating those activities to an employee, to a program graduate or to a participant in an approved training program is legally liable for those activities performed by such an individual, and that individual is considered to be the chiropractor's agent. A chiropractic assistant may practice chiropractic radiography as long as the chiropractic assistant has been issued a certificate as a chiropractic radiographer pursuant to section 559 . [PL 2025, c. 314, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-C
32 §6100-C. Reports of certain events
Status: in_force

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

1. Events requiring report within one day. A licensee shall file a report with the administrator within one business day after the licensee has reason to know of the occurrence of any of the following events: A. The filing of a petition by or against the licensee under the United States Bankruptcy Code, 11 United States Code, Sections 101 to 110 for bankruptcy or reorganization; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. The filing of a petition by or against the licensee for receivership, the commencement of any other judicial or administrative proceeding for the licensee's dissolution or reorganization or the making of a general assignment for the benefit of the licensee's creditors; or [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. The commencement of a proceeding to revoke or suspend the licensee's license in a state or country in which the licensee engages in business or is licensed. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Events requiring report within 3 days. A licensee shall file a report with the administrator within 3 business days after the licensee has reason to know of the occurrence of any of the following events: A. The filing of a civil or criminal action against the licensee or a key individual or person in control of the licensee by a state or federal agency; or [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. The filing of a civil or criminal action against an authorized delegate by a state or federal agency. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7052-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7052-A
32 §7052-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 a multistate license under subchapter 5 . 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, §18 (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, §18 (NEW).] C. An applicant 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 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, §18 (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, §18 (NEW).] E. State and federal criminal history record information of an applicant for a multistate license may be used by the board for the purpose of screening the applicant. A board action against an applicant under this subsection is subject to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 341 . [PL 2025, c. 366, §18 (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 Social Work Licensure Compact commission established under section 7091 or to any other person. [PL 2025, c. 366, §18 (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, §18 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 366, §18 (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, §18 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2600-EE — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2600-EE
32 §2600-EE. 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, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4906 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 73 / Section 4906
32 §4906. Exemptions
Status: in_force

The following persons are exempt from the license requirement imposed by this chapter: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §3 (AMD).]

1. Nonresident practicing less than 30 days. A person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this State, practicing or offering to practice in the profession of geologist or soil scientist when that practice does not exceed in the aggregate more than 30 days in any calendar year, as long as that the person is licensed to practice the profession in the person's own state or country in which the requirements and qualifications for obtaining a license are equivalent to those specified in this chapter; [PL 2019, c. 285, §7 (AMD).]

2. Nonresident becoming resident or persons practicing more than 30 days. A person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this State, or who has recently become a resident thereof, practicing or offering to practice for more than 30 days in any calendar year in the profession of geologist or soil scientist, as long as the person submitted an application for licensure and has paid the fee required by this chapter. The exemption continues only for such time as the board requires for the consideration of the licensure application, as long as the person is legally qualified to practice that profession in the person's own state or country in which the requirements and qualifications for obtaining a license are equivalent to those specified in this chapter; [PL 2019, c. 285, §7 (AMD).]

3. Certain employees. An employee, associate or subordinate of a person holding a license issued by the board or an employee of a person exempt from licensure by subsections 1 and 2 as long as the work of all such employees, associates or subordinates does not include responsible charge of work or evaluation; and [PL 2019, c. 285, §7 (AMD).]

4. United States Government employees. Officers and employees of the Government of the United States while engaged within this State in the practice of the profession of geologist or soil scientist for the government. [PL 1981, c. 501, §74 (AMD).]

5. Subsurface sewage disposal. [PL 1981, c. 501, §75 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 9417 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 93 / Section 9417
32 §9417. Application
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to the following: [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]

1. Law enforcement officers. Any person currently employed either full time or part time, who has the permission of that person's appointing authority, provided that this chapter applies to any law enforcement officer who is employed as a security guard by a contract security company licensed under this chapter; [PL 1989, c. 773, §1 (AMD).]

2. Public officials. Any person employed by the United States, the State, or any political subdivision thereof, or any public instrumentality, while in the performance of that person's official duties; and [PL 1989, c. 773, §1 (AMD).]

3. Locksmiths. Any person while employed or doing business as a locksmith provided that this chapter applies to any locksmith who is employed as a security guard by or doing business as a contract security company licensed under this chapter. For the purposes of this chapter, a "locksmith" is a person engaged in the sale and service of locks. [PL 1989, c. 773, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18567 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 147 / Section 18567
32 §18567. Legislative intent
Status: in_force

This compact is the Maine enactment of the Interstate Counseling Compact. The form, format and text of the compact have been changed minimally so as to conform to Maine statutory conventions. The changes are technical in nature and it is the intent of the Legislature that this compact be interpreted as substantively the same as the Interstate Counseling Compact that is enacted by other member states. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6210 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6210
32 §6210. Meetings; chair
Status: in_force

The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2581 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2581
32 §2581. Licenses; biennial relicensure; fees; reinstatement
Status: in_force

Upon satisfactorily qualifying for licensure, the applicant may be issued a license by the board, which is dated and signed by its members and upon which the official seal of the board is affixed. The license must designate the holder as a physician licensed to practice osteopathic medicine in the State of Maine. The license must be publicly displayed at the individual's principal place of practice. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §180 (AMD).]

Every osteopathic physician legally licensed to practice in this State, shall, on or before the expiration date of the osteopathic physician's license, pay to the board a fee set by the board not to exceed $600 for the renewal of the osteopathic physician's license to practice. An osteopathic physician's license is issued for a period of 2 years and must be renewed in accordance with a schedule adopted by the board by rule. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . In addition to the payment of the renewal fee, each licensee applying for the renewal of the osteopathic physician's license shall furnish to the board satisfactory evidence that the osteopathic physician has attended in the 2 preceding years at least 100 hours of educational programs devoted to continuing medical education approved by the board. The required education must be obtained from formalized programs of continuing medical education sponsored by recognized associations, colleges or universities, hospitals, institutes or groups approved by the board. A copy of the current approved list must be available in the office of the secretary-treasurer of the board. At least 40% of these credit hours must be osteopathic medical education approved in the rules established by the board. The board may adjudicate continuing medical education performance in situations of illness, hardship or military service upon written petition by the applicant. The secretary-treasurer of the board shall send a written notice of the foregoing requirements to each osteopathic physician, at least 60 days prior to each osteopathic physician's license expiration date, directed to the last known address of the licensee and enclosing with the notice proper blank forms for application for renewal. If a licensee fails to furnish the board evidence of attendance at continuing medical educational programs, as approved by the board, fails to pay the renewal fee or fails to submit a completed application for renewal, the osteopathic physician automatically forfeits the right to practice osteopathic medicine in this State. After the expiration of a license, the board shall send notice by first class mail to each licensee who has failed to meet the requirements for renewal. If the failure is not corrected within 30 days, then the osteopathic physician's license may be considered lapsed by the board. The secretary-treasurer of the board may reinstate the osteopathic physician upon the presentation of satisfactory evidence of continuing medical education as outlined and approved by the board and upon payment of the renewal fee. [PL 2001, c. 492, §6 (AMD).]

The board may not require an applicant for initial licensure or license renewal as an osteopathic physician under this chapter to obtain certification from a specialty medical board or to obtain osteopathic continuous certification as a condition of licensure. For the purposes of this section, "osteopathic continuous certification" means a program that requires an osteopathic physician to engage in periodic examination, self-assessment, peer evaluation or other activities to maintain certification from a specialty medical board. [PL 2017, c. 189, §1 (NEW).]

Relicensure fees provided for under this section are not required of an osteopathic physician who is 70 years of age or older on the first day of January of the year in which the relicensure is made, although the requirements for continuing medical education apply without regard to age. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §180 (AMD).]

The license entitles an individual to whom it is granted the privilege to practice osteopathic medicine in any county in this State, in all its branches as taught in a school or college of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association with the right to use drugs that are necessary in the practice of osteopathic medicine. [PL 1997, c. 50, §8 (AMD).]

An individual to whom a license is granted under this section shall designate that individual's status as an osteopathic physician either by the letters D.O. following the licensee's name or by the words "osteopathic physician" following or accompanying the licensee's name when the prefix Doctor or Dr. is used. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §180 (AMD).]

An applicant not complying with relicensure requirements is entitled to be reinstated upon paying the relicensure fee for the given year and satisfying the board that the applicant has paid all relicensure fees due at the time of the applicant's withdrawal, and that a cause does not exist for revoking or suspending the applicant's license. The board shall determine the skill and competence of an osteopathic physician applying for a reinstatement who has not been engaged in the active practice of osteopathic medicine in this or some other state for a period in excess of one year from the date of the physician's most recent relicensure in Maine. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §180 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 17308 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17308
32 §17308. License; renewal
Status: in_force

A license issued under this chapter expires at a time that the commissioner may designate. Every individual licensed under this chapter shall pay the renewal fee as set under section 17309 . Renewals are contingent upon evidence of participation in continuing professional education as determined by the board; temporary licensees, speech-language pathology assistants and trainees are exempt from this requirement. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of the late fee and renewal fee under section 17309 . An individual who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, in its discretion, waive examination if that renewal application is received together with the late fee and renewal fee under section 17309 within 2 years from the date of the expiration. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 288 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 288
32 §288. Board of Licensing of Auctioneers; organization
Status: in_force

1. Board composition. The Board of Licensing of Auctioneers, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 5 , is composed of 5 members, 3 of whom must be auctioneers and 2 of whom must be public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §2 (AMD).]

2. Terms; removal. The terms of the members of the board are for 3 years. Members may be removed by the Governor for cause. [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]

3. Appointments. The members of the board are appointed by the Governor. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §2 (AMD).]

4. Meetings. The board shall meet at least once a year and at such other times as the board determines necessary. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-DD — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-DD
32 §6100-DD. Unlicensed persons
Status: in_force

Orders to cease and desist for unlicensed persons are governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Order. If the administrator has reason to believe that a person has violated or is violating section 6087, the administrator may issue an order to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be issued requiring that the person cease and desist from the violation. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Temporary restraining order. In an emergency, the administrator may petition the Superior Court for the issuance of a temporary restraining order ex parte pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Effective date. An order to cease and desist becomes effective upon its service upon the person. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

4. Administrative proceeding. An order to cease and desist remains effective and enforceable pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375 . [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

5. Petition. A person that is served with an order to cease and desist for violating section 6087 may petition the Superior Court for a judicial order setting aside, limiting or suspending the enforcement, operation or effectiveness of the order pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

6. Expiration. An order to cease and desist expires unless the administrator commences an administrative proceeding within 10 days after the order is issued. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17105 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17105
32 §17105. Exemptions; practice of hearing aid dealing and fitting
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter may be construed as preventing or restricting: [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

1. Audiologist. An audiologist who is licensed under this chapter from engaging in the practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids; [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

2. Individual measuring human hearing. An individual from measuring human hearing, only if the individual does not intend to sell hearing aids and accessories unless under the direct supervision of an audiologist or hearing aid dealer and fitter licensed under this chapter; or [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

3. Physician. A physician or osteopathic physician licensed by this State from testing, diagnosing and treating medical problems related to disorders of language, speech or hearing. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 14021 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124 / Section 14021
32 §14021. General qualifications
Status: in_force

This section governs the application for licensure under this chapter. [PL 1999, c. 185, §5 (NEW).]

1. Application. The applicant must submit a properly completed application on forms furnished by the board, together with a required fee as set under section 14012‑A . [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]

2. Age. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. [PL 1999, c. 185, §5 (NEW).]

3. Residence. The applicant shall provide evidence of the applicant's legal residence. [PL 1999, c. 185, §5 (NEW).]

4. High school. The applicant must be a high school graduate or hold an equivalency certificate. [PL 1999, c. 185, §5 (NEW).]

5. Reputation. The applicant must have a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, fair dealing and competency. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. J, §6 (AMD).]

6. Other. The applicant shall comply with other requirements that may be prescribed by the board from time to time. [PL 1999, c. 185, §5 (NEW).]

7. Fingerprinting. In accordance with standards adopted by the appraiser qualifications board, an applicant shall submit a set of the applicant's fingerprints, taken by a law enforcement officer, and any other information necessary for a statewide and nationwide criminal history record check to be completed by the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, commencing at the time determined by the appraiser qualifications board. All costs associated with the criminal history record check are the responsibility of the applicant and must be submitted with the fingerprints. Criminal history records provided to the board of real estate appraisers are confidential and may only be used to determine an applicant's eligibility for licensure. The subject of a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record check may obtain a copy of a 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 record check may inspect and review criminal history record information pursuant to Title 16, section 709 . [PL 2013, c. 547, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-PP — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-PP
32 §6100-PP. Scope
Status: in_force

The application of this subchapter is governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Application. This subchapter does not apply to the exchange, transfer or storage of virtual currency or to virtual currency administration to the extent the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act, 15 United States Code, Sections 1693 to 1693r, the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 United States Code, Sections 78a to 78oo or the federal Commodity Exchange Act, 7 United States Code, Sections 1 to 27f govern the activity. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Exempt activity. This subchapter does not apply to activity by: A. A person that: (1) Contributes only connectivity software or computing power to a decentralized virtual currency or to a protocol governing transfer of the digital representation of value; (2) Provides only data storage or security services for a business engaged in virtual currency business activity and does not otherwise engage in virtual currency business activity on behalf of another person; or (3) Provides only to a person otherwise exempt from this Act virtual currency as one or more enterprise solutions used solely between each other and has no agreement or relationship with a person that is an end user of virtual currency; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. A person using virtual currency, including creating, investing, buying or selling or obtaining virtual currency as payment for the purchase or sale of goods or services, solely: (1) On the person's own behalf; (2) For personal, family or household purposes; or (3) For academic purposes; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. A person whose virtual currency business activity with or on behalf of persons is reasonably expected to be valued, in the aggregate, on an annual basis at $5,000 or less, measured by the United States dollar equivalent of virtual currency; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] D. An attorney to the extent the attorney is providing escrow account services to a person; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] E. A title insurance company to the extent the company is providing escrow account services to a person; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] F. A securities intermediary, as defined in Title 11, section 8‑1102, subsection (1), paragraph (n) , or a commodity intermediary, as defined in Title 11, section 9‑1102, subsection (17) , that: (1) Does not engage in the ordinary course of business in virtual currency business activity with or on behalf of a person in addition to maintaining securities accounts or commodities accounts and is regulated as a securities intermediary or commodity intermediary under federal law, law of this State other than this Act or the law of another state; and (2) Affords a person protections comparable to those set forth in section 6100‑SS ; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] G. A secured creditor under Title 11, article 9‑A or creditor with a judicial lien or lien arising by operation of law on collateral that is virtual currency, if the virtual currency business activity of the creditor is limited to enforcement of the security interest or lien in compliance with the applicable law; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] H. A virtual currency control-services vendor; or [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] I. A person that: (1) Does not receive compensation from a person for providing virtual currency products or services or conducting virtual currency business activity; or (2) Is engaged in testing products or services with the person's own funds. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Exemption determination. The administrator may determine that a person or class of persons, given facts particular to the person or class, is exempt from this Act, regardless of whether the person or class is covered by requirements imposed under federal law on an MSB. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-T — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-T
32 §6100-T. Maintenance of permissible investments
Status: in_force

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

1. Investment requirements. A licensee shall maintain at all times permissible investments that have a market value computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of not less than the aggregate amount of all of its outstanding money transmission obligations. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Investment limits. Except for permissible investments enumerated in section 6100‑U, subsection 1 , the administrator, with respect to any licensee, may by rule or order limit the extent to which a specific investment maintained by a licensee within a class of permissible investments may be considered a permissible investment, if the specific investment represents undue risk to customers, not reflected in the market value of investments. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Trusts. Permissible investments, even if commingled with other assets of the licensee, are held in trust for the benefit of the purchasers and holders of the licensee's outstanding money transmission obligations in the event of insolvency, the filing of a petition by or against the licensee under the United States Bankruptcy Code, 11 United States Code, Sections 101 to 110 for bankruptcy or reorganization, the filing of a petition by or against the licensee for receivership or the commencement of any other judicial or administrative proceeding for its dissolution or reorganization or in the event of an action by a creditor against the licensee who is not a beneficiary of this statutory trust. A permissible investment impressed with a trust pursuant to this section may not be subject to attachment, levy of execution or sequestration by order of any court, except for a beneficiary of this statutory trust. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

4. Notice. Upon the establishment of a statutory trust in accordance with subsection 3 or when any funds are drawn on a letter of credit pursuant to section 6100-U, subsection 1, paragraph D, the administrator shall notify the applicable regulator of each state in which the licensee is licensed to engage in money transmission, if any, of the establishment of the trust or the funds drawn on the letter of credit, as applicable. Notice is deemed satisfied if performed pursuant to a multistate agreement or through NMLS. Funds drawn on a letter of credit, and any other permissible investments held in trust for the benefit of the purchasers and holders of the licensee's outstanding money transmission obligations, are deemed held in trust for the benefit of such purchasers and holders on a pro rata and equitable basis in accordance with statutes pursuant to which permissible investments are required to be held in this State, and other states, as applicable. A statutory trust established pursuant to this subsection is terminated upon extinguishment of all of the licensee's outstanding money transmission obligations. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

5. Other investments. The administrator by rule or order may allow other types of investments that the administrator determines are of sufficient liquidity and quality to be a permissible investment. The administrator may participate in efforts with other state regulators to determine that other types of investments are of sufficient liquidity and quality to be a permissible investment. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2112 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2112
32 §2112. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors
Status: in_force

An individual licensed or certified under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor. [PL 2019, c. 165, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6163 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6163
32 §6163. Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Virtual Currency Kiosk Act." [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3266 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3266
32 §3266. Elections; meetings; seal; expenses
Status: in_force

The members of the board shall meet on the 2nd Tuesday of July of the uneven-numbered years at the time and place the board may determine and shall elect a chair and a secretary who shall hold their respective offices for the term of 2 years. The secretary of the board shall perform such duties as delegated by the board, including license application review functions. The board through its executive director shall receive all fees, charges and assessments payable to the board and account for and pay over the same according to law. The board shall hold regular meetings, one in March, one in July and one in November of each year, and any additional meetings at other times and places as it may determine. The board shall cause a seal to be engraved and shall keep a record of all their proceedings. [PL 2003, c. 601, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 552 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 552
32 §552. Examination of applicants; subjects included; license
Status: in_force

The applicant shall submit an application for examination together with the required examination fee as set under section 558 . The examination must include the subjects of anatomy, physiology, symptomatology, hygiene, sanitation, chemistry, pathology, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, dietetics, bacteriology, chiropractic analysis, the principles and practice of chiropractic as taught in reputable chiropractic schools and colleges and any other subjects the board determines necessary. If the examination is passed in a manner satisfactory to the board, the board shall issue, upon payment of the required license fee as set under section 558 , to the applicant a license granting that individual the right to practice chiropractic in this State. [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).]

The board may waive the examination requirements and grant a license to any applicant who presents proof of being licensed to practice in another jurisdiction of the United States or another country whose licensing requirements are considered by the board to be substantially equivalent to or higher than those set forth in this chapter, if no cause exists for denial of a license under section 503‑B or Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A . The applicant shall pay the required license fee as set under section 558 . [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12502 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12502
32 §12502. Board of Complementary Health Care Providers established
Status: in_force

1. Membership. The Board of Complementary Health Care Providers, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 8‑A , shall regulate the professions of acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and midwifery according to the provisions of this chapter. The board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall make the initial appointments to the board no later than 60 days after the effective date of this section and shall inform the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation of these appointments. The commissioner shall call the first meeting of the board on a date no later than 30 days following notification of appointments by the Governor. All members of the board must be residents of this State. Two members of the board must be acupuncturists licensed in this State. Two members of the board must be naturopathic doctors who are eligible for licensure under, or are licensed pursuant to, the requirements of subchapter 3 . One member must be a certified professional midwife licensed in this State. One member must be a midwife of any classification licensed in this State. One member must be a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . One member must be an allopathic or osteopathic physician, board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, who is licensed in this State. One member must be a physician or nurse practitioner with a specialty in pediatric care who is licensed in this State. [PL 2015, c. 502, §6 (AMD).]

2. Terms. Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . The Governor may remove any member for cause. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §1 (AMD).]

3. Qualifications. Each board member, other than the public member, must have been engaged in the active practice of the member's profession in the State for a minimum of 3 years prior to appointment. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §1 (AMD).]

4. Vacancy. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §1 (RP).]

5. Quorum. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §1 (RP).]

6. Meetings; chair. The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §22 (AMD).]

7. Reporting. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §1 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 14703 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14703
32 §14703. Licenses
Status: in_force

1. Issuance. The department shall issue to each transient seller of consumer merchandise and employee of that transient seller a license that, among other things, must indicate that the person whose name appears on the license is a licensed seller or employee of a licensed seller under this subchapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §12 (AMD).]

2. Possession and presentation. Every transient seller of consumer merchandise and each of the seller's employees must have a valid license, as required by this subchapter, in the seller's or employee's immediate possession at all times when engaging in sales of consumer merchandise in this State and shall present the license for inspection upon request of any person. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §12 (AMD).]

3. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §15 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. A person who intentionally violates subsection 2 commits a Class D crime. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §15 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §15 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 12516 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12516
32 §12516. Application for renewal
Status: in_force

1. Requirements. Prior to the expiration of a license, a licensee may make an application for renewal upon payment of the renewal fee as set under section 12514‑A and upon satisfactory demonstration of completion of continuing education requirements adopted by the board as a condition of renewal. It is not a condition of renewal that an applicant who qualified for licensure as a licensed registered nurse continue to be licensed as a registered nurse. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §8 (AMD).]

2. Late renewal. An application made no more than 90 days past the date of expiration of a license must include a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 12514‑A . An application received more than 90 days past the expiration date is subject to all requirements covering new applicants under this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §8 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 95 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 95
32 §95. Authorize to participate
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding section 91‑B , Maine Emergency Medical Services is authorized to participate in and share information with the National Emergency Medical Services Information System. [PL 2011, c. 271, §23 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11305 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11305
32 §11305. Administration of chapter
Status: in_force

1. Administrator. This chapter shall be administered by the Securities Administrator. [PL 1989, c. 542, §79 (AMD).]

2. Use of information. Neither the administrator nor any employee of the administrator may use any information which is filed with or obtained by the administrator which is not public information for personal gain or benefit, nor may the administrator nor any employee of the administrator conduct any securities or commodity dealings whatsoever based upon any such information, even though public, if there has not been a sufficient period of time for the securities or commodity markets to assimilate that information. [PL 1989, c. 542, §79 (AMD).]

3. Public information. The following information collected, assembled or maintained by the administrator is confidential: A. Information obtained in private investigations pursuant to section 11301 ; [PL 2025, c. 111, §12 (RPR).] B. Information made confidential by rule or order of the administrator; and [PL 2025, c. 111, §12 (NEW).] C. Information obtained from federal agencies, which may not be disclosed under federal law. [PL 2025, c. 111, §12 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 111, §12 (RPR).]

4. Disclosure of information. The administrator may disclose any information made confidential under subsection 3, paragraph A , subparagraph (1), to persons identified in section 11306, subsection 1 . [PL 1989, c. 542, §79 (AMD).]

5. Privilege. No provision of this chapter creates or derogates any privilege which exists at common law, by statute or otherwise, when any documentary or other evidence is sought under subpoena directed to the administrator or any employee of the administrator. [PL 1989, c. 542, §79 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3662 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3662
32 §3662. 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, §10 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18702 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 149 / Section 18702
32 §18702. Purpose (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)
Status: in_force

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)

The purpose of this compact is to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy with the goal of improving public access to physical therapy services. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the state where the patient is located at the time of the physical therapy services. The compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

This compact is designed to achieve the following objectives: [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

1. License recognition. Increase public access to physical therapy services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

2. State powers. Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

3. Multistate practice. Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate physical therapy practice; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

4. Military spouses. Support spouses of relocating active duty military personnel; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

5. Information exchange. Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative and disciplinary information among member states; and [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

6. Compact privilege. Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 2258-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2258-A
32 §2258-A. Administration of medication
Status: in_force

Any employee of an institution under the control of the Department of Health and Human Services or of an institution licensed by the State as a hospital, nursing home, extended care facility or boarding home who, in the exercise of due care, is authorized by the head of that institution or a designee to perform selected activities in the administration of medications and any individual who, in the exercise of due care, is delegated those functions by a licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician is immune from criminal prosecution and civil liability for that administration of medication prior to January 1, 1978 but not after January 1, 1978. [PL 1993, c. 600, §A138 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. K, §82 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. K, §83 (AFF); PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 1723 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26 / Section 1723
32 §1723. Labels
Status: in_force

1. Labels. The label shall appear on the bottom of the plastic bottle or rigid plastic container and be clearly visible. This label shall consist of a number with letters placed below the number. The numbers and letters shall be as follows: A. For polyethylene terephthalate, the letters "PETE" and the number 1; [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] B. For high-density polyethylene, the letters "HDPE" and the number 2; [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] C. For vinyl, the letter "V" and the number 3; [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] D. For low-density polyethylene, the letters "LDPE" and the number 4; [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] E. For polypropylene, the letters "PP" and the number 5; [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] F. For polystyrene, the letters "PS" and the number 6; or [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] G. For any other plastic resins, including multilayer, the letters "OTHER" and the number 7. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]

2. Alternative labels. [PL 1995, c. 656, Pt. A, §5 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 6152 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6152
32 §6152. Establishment of cash-dispensing machines; limitations
Status: in_force

1. Cash-dispensing machines. A person may not establish or operate a cash-dispensing machine unless that person has first complied with the provisions of this subchapter. [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]

2. Limitations. A cash-dispensing machine: A. May not accept deposits or loan payments or effectuate account transfers other than those transfers between the customer's accounts in the same financial institution; and [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] B. Must be operated in such a way as to comply with the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, 15 United States Code, Section 1693 et seq. or regulations adopted under that Act. [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18202 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18202
32 §18202. License required
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 18203 , it is unlawful for a person to practice land surveying or advertise or offer to practice land surveying without a license issued under this chapter. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 13762 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13762
32 §13762. Center to be licensed
Status: in_force

1. License required. A rural health center that desires to contract for pharmaceutical services with a pharmacy shall submit an application together with the required fee as set under section 13724 . The board may adopt rules that are no more restrictive than those regulating private pharmacy practice in the State. A rural health center is eligible for licensure under this subchapter if: A. It serves a rural area without a pharmacy; [PL 1993, c. 716, §4 (NEW).] B. It is located in a community where available pharmacy services can not meet the documented need; or [PL 1993, c. 716, §4 (NEW).] C. It requires a license in order to receive pharmaceutical discounts authorized by the federal Veterans' Health Care Act of 1992, Title VI. [PL 1993, c. 716, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).]

2. Renewal. A license expires on the date set by the commissioner pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4 for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A renewal license is issued for each ensuing licensing period in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant the refusal to grant a license and upon receipt by the board of the written request of the applicant and the required fee for the license as set under section 13724 . Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to a renewal fee as set under section 13724 . Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, including a late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under section 13724. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §29 (AMD).]

3. Notice. Any rural health center wishing to be licensed under this subchapter shall notify the board of its intent to establish a contract with a pharmacy for pharmaceutical services and shall apply for a license, submit floor plans of the physical plant and pay a required fee as set under section 13724 . The application must include the name, address and registration number of the provider of pharmaceutical services. [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).]

4. Board action. The board shall approve or disapprove of the application within 60 days of receipt and shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision and the reason for the decision. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3300-I — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3300-I
32 §3300-I. Duty to warn and protect (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 3300-G)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 3300-G)

1. Duty. A physician licensed under this chapter has a duty to warn of or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from a patient's violent behavior if the physician has a reasonable belief based on communications with the patient that the patient is likely to engage in physical violence that poses a serious risk of harm to self or others. The duty imposed under this subsection may not be interpreted to require the physician to take any action that in the reasonable professional judgment of the physician would endanger the physician or increase the threat of danger to a potential victim. [PL 2019, c. 317, §2 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §45 (RAL).]

2. Discharge of duty. A physician subject to a duty to warn or provide protection under subsection 1 may discharge that duty if the physician makes reasonable efforts to communicate the threat to a potential victim, notifies a law enforcement agency or seeks involuntary hospitalization of the patient under Title 34‑B, chapter 3, subchapter 4, article 3 . [PL 2019, c. 317, §2 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §45 (RAL).]

3. Immunity. No monetary liability and no cause of action may arise concerning patient privacy or confidentiality against a physician licensed under this chapter for information disclosed to 3rd parties in an effort to discharge a duty under subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 317, §2 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §45 (RAL).]
32 M.R.S. § 4161 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 61 / Section 4161
32 §4161. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the "Maine Sardine Law." [PL 1965, c. 332, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2595 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2595
32 §2595. Treatment of minors
Status: in_force

An individual licensed under this chapter who renders medical care to a minor for the prevention or treatment of a sexually transmitted infection or treatment of substance use or for the collection of sexual assault evidence through a sexual assault forensic examination is under no obligation to obtain the consent of the minor's parent or guardian or to inform the parent or guardian of the prevention or treatment or collection. Nothing in this section may be construed so as to prohibit the licensed individual rendering the prevention services or treatment or collection from informing the parent or guardian. For purposes of this section, "substance use" means the use of drugs or alcohol solely to induce a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect upon the higher functions of the central nervous system and not as a therapeutic agent recommended by a practitioner in the course of medical treatment. [PL 2019, c. 236, §10 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 10005 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104-A / Section 10005
32 §10005. Board of Underground Storage Tank Installers; administrative provisions
Status: in_force

1. Officers. The board shall appoint a secretary and may appoint other officers as it determines necessary. [PL 1987, c. 410, §6 (AMD).]

2. Employees. With the advice of the board, the commissioner may appoint, subject to the Civil Service Law, such employees as may be necessary to carry out this chapter. Any person so employed shall be located in the department and under the administrative and supervisory direction of the commissioner. [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §147 (AMD).]

3. Budget. The board shall submit to the commissioner its budgetary requirements in the same manner as is provided in Title 5, section 1665 . [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16501 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16501
32 §16501. General fraud
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for a person, in connection with the offer, sale or purchase of a security, directly or indirectly: [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Device, scheme, artifice. To employ a device, scheme or artifice to defraud; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Untrue statement of or omission of material fact. To make an untrue statement of a material fact or to omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; or [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Fraud, deceit. To engage in an act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon another person. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17302 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17302
32 §17302. Examination requirements
Status: in_force

1. Audiology and speech-language pathology. Each applicant for licensure as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

2. Hearing aid dealer and fitter. Each applicant for licensure as a hearing aid dealer and fitter under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board. The qualifying examination consists of, but is not limited to: A. Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting and sale of hearing aids: (1) Basic physics of sound; (2) The anatomy and physiology of the ear; (3) The function of hearing aids; and (4) Types of hearing loss and deafness; and [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] B. Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids: (1) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing; (2) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech recognition testing; (3) Criteria for masking; (4) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing aid; (5) Taking ear mold impressions; and (6) Evidence of knowledge regarding consumer laws as they apply to licensees and trainees. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]