32 M.R.S. § 11012 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11012
32 §11012. Communication in connection with debt collection
Status: in_force

1. Communication with the consumer generally. Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt: A. At any unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the consumer. In the absence of knowledge of circumstances to the contrary, a debt collector shall assume that the convenient time for communicating with a consumer is after 8 a.m. and before 9 p.m., local time at the consumer's location; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] B. If the debt collector knows that the consumer is represented by an attorney with respect to that debt and has knowledge of, or can readily ascertain, that attorney's name and address, unless the attorney fails to respond within a reasonable period of time to a communication from the debt collector or unless the attorney consents to direct communication with the consumer; or [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] C. At the consumer's place of employment if the debt collector knows or has reason to know that the consumer's employer prohibits the consumer from receiving a communication. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

2. Communication with 3rd parties. Except as provided in section 11011 , without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector, or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, or as reasonably necessary to effectuate a post-judgment judicial remedy, a debt collector shall not communicate, in connection with the collection of any debt, with any person other than the consumer, his attorney, a consumer reporting agency if otherwise permitted by law, the creditor, the attorney of the creditor or the attorney of the debt collector. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

3. Ceasing communication. If a consumer notifies a debt collector in writing that the consumer refuses to pay a debt or that the consumer wishes the debt collector to cease further communication with the consumer, the debt collector shall not communicate further with the consumer with respect to that debt, except: A. To advise the consumer that the debt collector's further efforts are being terminated; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] B. To notify the consumer that the debt collector or creditor may invoke specified remedies which are ordinarily invoked by the debt collector or creditor; or [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] C. Where applicable, to notify the consumer that the debt collector or creditor intends to invoke a specified remedy. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] If the notice from the consumer is made by mail, notification shall be complete upon receipt. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

4. Consumer defined. For the purpose of this section, the term consumer includes the consumer's spouse; parent, if the consumer is a minor; guardian; executor; or administrator. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3850-I — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3850-I
32 §3850-I. Rulemaking (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 3845)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 3845)

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, §11 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §32 (RAL).]
32 M.R.S. § 6161 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6161
32 §6161. Effective date
Status: in_force

This subchapter takes effect January 31, 2000. [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 10001 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104-A / Section 10001
32 §10001. Declaration of purpose
Status: in_force

In order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from incompetent and unauthorized persons, to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of underground oil storage tank installers and inspectors and to ensure the availability of underground oil storage tank installations and inspections of high quality to persons in need of those services, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the regulation of persons offering underground oil storage tank installation and inspection services. [PL 2001, c. 231, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 452 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 452
32 §452. Application of laws regarding reporting contagious diseases and deaths
Status: in_force

All laws and rules regulating the reporting of contagious diseases and deaths to the proper authorities and to which the licensed practitioner of medicine is subject apply equally to the practitioner of chiropractic. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §39 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 16306 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16306
32 §16306. Denial, suspension and revocation of securities registration
Status: in_force

1. Stop orders. The administrator may issue a stop order denying effectiveness to, or suspending or revoking the effectiveness of, a registration statement if the administrator finds that the order is in the public interest and that: A. The registration statement as of its effective date or before the effective date in the case of an order denying effectiveness, an amendment under section 16305, subsection 10 as of its effective date or a report under section 16305, subsection 9 is incomplete in a material respect or contains a statement that, in the light of the circumstances under which it was made, was false or misleading with respect to a material fact; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. This chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter or a condition imposed under this chapter has been willfully violated, in connection with the offering, by the person filing the registration statement; by the issuer, a partner, officer or director of the issuer or a person having a similar status or performing a similar function or a promoter of the issuer or a person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by the issuer, but only if the person filing the registration statement is directly or indirectly controlled by or acting for the issuer; or by an underwriter; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. The security registered or sought to be registered is the subject of a permanent or temporary injunction of a court of competent jurisdiction or an administrative stop order or similar order issued under any federal, foreign or state law other than this chapter applicable to the offering, but the administrator may not institute a proceeding against an effective registration statement under this paragraph more than one year after the date of the order or injunction on which it is based, and the administrator may not issue an order under this paragraph on the basis of an order or injunction issued under the securities act of another state unless the order or injunction was based on conduct that would constitute, as of the date of the order, a ground for a stop order under this section; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. The issuer's enterprise or method of business includes or would include activities that are unlawful where performed; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] E. With respect to a security sought to be registered under section 16303 , there has been a failure to comply with the undertaking required by section 16303, subsection 2, paragraph D ; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] F. The applicant or registrant has not paid the filing fee, but the administrator shall void the order if the deficiency is corrected; or [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] G. The offering: (1) Will work or tend to work a fraud upon purchasers or would so operate; (2) Has been or would be made with unreasonable amounts of underwriters' and sellers' discounts, commissions or other compensation, or promoters' profits or participations, or unreasonable amounts or kinds of options; or (3) Is being made on terms that are unfair, unjust or inequitable. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Standards under subsection 1, paragraph G. For purposes of promoting uniformity in the application of subsection 1, paragraph G , the administrator may take into consideration, among other factors, any relevant rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and by the administrators in other jurisdictions. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Institution of stop order. The administrator may not institute a stop order proceeding against an effective registration statement on the basis of conduct or a transaction known to the administrator when the registration statement became effective unless the proceeding is instituted within 30 days after the registration statement became effective. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Summary process. The administrator may summarily revoke, deny, postpone or suspend the effectiveness of a registration statement pending final determination of an administrative proceeding. Upon the issuance of the order, the administrator shall promptly notify each person specified in subsection 5 that the order has been issued, the reasons for the revocation, denial, postponement or suspension and that within 15 days after the receipt of a request in a record from the person the matter will be scheduled for a hearing. If a hearing is not requested and none is ordered by the administrator, within 30 days after the date of service of the order, the order becomes final. If a hearing is requested or ordered, the administrator, after notice of and opportunity for hearing for each person subject to the order, may modify or vacate the order or extend the order until final determination. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Procedural requirements for stop order. A stop order may not be issued under this section without: A. Appropriate notice to the applicant or registrant, the issuer and the person on whose behalf the securities are to be or have been offered; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. An opportunity for hearing; and [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Findings of fact and conclusions of law in a record in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Modification or vacation of stop order. The administrator may modify or vacate a stop order issued under this section if the administrator finds that the conditions that caused its issuance have changed or that it is necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

7. Appointment of presiding officer. For purposes of any hearing conducted pursuant to this section, the administrator may appoint a qualified person to preside at the hearing and to make proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. The responsibility for the entry of the final findings of fact and conclusions of law and for the issuance of any final order remains with the administrator. [PL 2007, c. 14, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 8121 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8121
32 §8121. Confidentiality when under contract to law enforcement agency
Status: in_force

A professional investigator or investigative assistant who enters into a written contract with a law enforcement agency in this State to provide investigative services or consultation to the law enforcement agency is subject to the same provisions of law regarding confidentiality as are employees of the law enforcement agency with which the professional investigator or investigative assistant is under contract. [PL 2011, c. 366, §52 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 9855 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 103 / Section 9855
32 §9855. Qualifications
Status: in_force

1. Radiographer. To qualify for a license as a radiographer, an applicant must meet the following requirements: A. Be at least 18 years of age; [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR).] B. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Department of Education; and [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR).] C. Either have successfully completed a course of study in radiologic technology and an examination that is approved by the board or possess valid certification and current registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or another certification program approved by the board to practice as a radiographer. [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR).] D. [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RP).] [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR).]

2. Nuclear medicine technologist. To qualify for a license as a nuclear medicine technologist, an applicant must meet the following requirements: A. Be at least 18 years of age; [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR).] B. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Department of Education; and [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR).] C. Either have successfully completed a nuclear medicine technology program and an examination that is approved by the board or possess valid certification and current registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or another certification program approved by the board to practice as a nuclear medicine technologist. [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR).] D. [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RP).] [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR).]

3. Radiation therapist. To qualify for a license as a radiation therapist, an applicant must meet the following requirements: A. Be at least 18 years of age; [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR).] B. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Department of Education; and [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR).] C. Either have successfully completed a course in radiation therapy technology and an examination that is approved by the board or possess valid certification and current registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or its successor or other organization or another certification program approved by the board to practice as a radiation therapist. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §16 (AMD).] D. [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RP).] [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §16 (AMD).]

4. Limited radiographer license. For those applicants wishing to be licensed only for the limited purpose of using ionizing radiation for imaging purposes in the office of a licensed practitioner or for physician associates practicing under section 3270‑A or nurses practicing under section 2102, subsection 2, paragraph C in a clinic not required to be licensed under Title 22, chapter 405 , the board shall grant a limited license and shall, in approving a course of study, training and examination for these applicants, consider the limited scope of practice of the various disciplines. Those aspects of study, training and examination relating to patient safety must be identical to the requirements for a full license. [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 4670 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69 / Section 4670
32 §4670. Violation as unfair trade practice
Status: in_force

Any violation of this subchapter shall constitute a violation of Title 5, chapter 10 , Unfair Trade Practices Act. [PL 1973, c. 249 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13281 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13281
32 §13281. Duration of the relationship
Status: in_force

1. Effective date. The relationships set forth in this subchapter commence on the effective date of the real estate brokerage agency's brokerage agreement and continue until performance, completion, termination or expiration of that brokerage agreement. [PL 2005, c. 378, §21 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]

2. Obligation; termination. A real estate brokerage agency and an affiliated licensee owe no further duty or obligation after termination, expiration, completion or performance of the brokerage agreement, except the duties of: A. Accounting in a timely manner for all money and property related to, and received during, the relationship; and [PL 1993, c. 679, §1 (NEW).] B. For seller agents, buyer agents, subagents and disclosed dual agents, treating as confidential information provided by the client during the course of the relationship that could have a negative impact on the client's real estate activity, unless: (1) The client to whom the information pertains grants written consent; (2) Disclosure of the information is required by law; (3) The information is made public or becomes public by the words or conduct of the client to whom the information pertains or from a source other than the real estate brokerage agency or the affiliated licensee; or (4) Disclosure is necessary to defend the real estate brokerage agency or an affiliated licensee against an action of wrongful conduct in a judicial proceeding before the commission or before a professional committee. [PL 2005, c. 378, §22 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 378, §22 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 1241 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 18 / Section 1241
32 §1241. Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The department may investigate, inspect, examine and review persons and premises as necessary to properly administer this chapter and may make any appropriate complaint to the District Court. [PL 2013, c. 264, §13 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18559 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 147 / Section 18559
32 §18559. Adverse actions
Status: in_force

1. Adverse action authority. In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state has the authority, in accordance with existing state due process law, to: A. Take adverse action against a licensed professional counselor's privilege to practice within that member state; and [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] B. Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a licensing board in a member state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another member state must be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage and other fees required by the service statutes of the state in which the witnesses or evidence are located. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] Only the home state has the power to take adverse action against a licensed professional counselor's license issued by the home state. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

2. Conduct; appropriate action. For purposes of taking adverse action, the home state shall give the same priority and effect to reported conduct received from a member state as it would if the conduct had occurred within the home state. In so doing, the home state shall apply its own state laws to determine appropriate action. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

3. Change of residence. The home state shall complete any pending investigations of a licensed professional counselor who changes the primary state of residence during the course of the investigations. The home state also has the authority to take appropriate action and shall promptly report the conclusions of the investigations to the administrator of the data system. The administrator of the coordinated licensure information system shall promptly notify the new home state of any adverse actions. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

4. Recovery. A member state, if otherwise permitted by state law, may recover from the affected licensed professional counselor the costs of investigations and dispositions of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that licensed professional counselor. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

5. Remote state findings. A member state may take adverse action based on the factual findings of the remote state as long as the member state follows its own procedures for taking the adverse action. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

6. Joint investigations. In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective professional counseling practice act or other applicable state law, any member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees. Member states shall share any investigative, litigation or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the compact. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

7. Deactivation. If adverse action is taken by the home state against the license of a licensed professional counselor, the licensed professional counselor's privilege to practice in all other member states must be deactivated until all encumbrances have been removed from the state license. All home state disciplinary orders that impose adverse action against the license of a licensed professional counselor must include a statement that the licensed professional counselor's privilege to practice is deactivated in all member states during the pendency of the order. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

8. Notification. If a member state takes adverse action, it shall promptly notify the administrator of the data system. The administrator of the data system shall promptly notify the home state of any adverse actions by remote states. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]

9. Alternative program. Nothing in this compact overrides a member state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14048 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124-A / Section 14048
32 §14048. Employee requirements
Status: in_force

An appraisal management company that is licensed or applies for a license or renewal of a license may not: [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

1. Ordering and reviewing of appraisal services. Knowingly employ any person in a position in which the person has the responsibility to order appraisal services or to review the results of a completed appraisal service who has had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser in this State or any other state refused, denied, cancelled, revoked or surrendered in lieu of a pending revocation unless the license or certificate was subsequently granted or reinstated; and [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

2. Independent contractor. Knowingly enter into any independent contractor arrangement for the performance of appraisal services with a person who has had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser in this State or any other state refused, denied, cancelled, revoked or surrendered in lieu of a pending revocation unless the license or certificate was subsequently granted or reinstated. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]
32 M.R.S. § 4319 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63-A / Section 4319
32 §4319. Right of entry, inspection and determination of compliance
Status: in_force

The department and any duly designated officer or employee of the department have the right, without an administrative inspection warrant, to enter upon and into the premises of any establishment licensed, or a place where a person licensed under this chapter practices, pursuant to this chapter at any reasonable time in order to determine the state of compliance with this chapter and any rules adopted by the department under this chapter. The right of entry and inspection extends to any premises that the department has reason to believe is being operated or maintained without a license or a place where a person licensed under this chapter practices, but no such entry and inspection of any premises or place may be made without the permission of the owner or person in charge unless a search warrant is obtained authorizing entry and inspection. Determination of compliance with this chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter must be made at least once every 2 years by inspection or other method as determined by the department. [PL 2021, c. 125, §34 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2594-G — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2594-G
32 §2594-G. Criminal history record information; fees
Status: in_force

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

2. Rules. The board, following consultation with the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of Identification, may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14309 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 127 / Section 14309
32 §14309. Unlicensed practice
Status: in_force

A person who violates section 14306‑C is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. II, §10 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4182 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 62 / Section 4182
32 §4182. Violation of law or rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Any person, firm or corporation, either municipal or private, violating any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a Class E crime and may also be subject to civil enforcement actions under Title 38, section 347‑A and civil monetary penalties as established under Title 38, section 349 . Each day of operation in violation of this chapter or any rules adopted pursuant to this chapter constitutes a separate offense. [PL 2021, c. 173, §18 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12535 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12535
32 §12535. Scope of practice for certified professional midwife
Status: in_force

1. Certification. A certified professional midwife may not practice without a current and valid certification. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

2. National standards. A certified professional midwife shall at all times practice within the scope of practice and national standards as delineated by the national association of certified professional midwives. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

3. Medical testing and supplies. The scope of practice of a certified professional midwife includes authorization to order and interpret medical laboratory tests and ultrasound scanning and to obtain equipment and supplies necessary for the safe practice of midwifery. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

4. Administration of drugs. The scope of practice of a certified professional midwife includes the authority to obtain and administer certain drugs as determined by board rule. The board shall limit the drug formulary for certified professional midwives to only those medications that are indicated for the safe conduct of pregnancy, labor and birth and care of women and newborns and that a midwife is educationally prepared to administer and monitor. These may not include schedule II, III or IV drugs as defined in the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, 21 United States Code, Section 812. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

5. Board rules. Clarifications of the scope of practice of a certified professional midwife may be established by board rule. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-O — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-O
32 §6100-O. Notice of contact information
Status: in_force

A licensee or authorized delegate shall include on a receipt or disclose on the licensee's publicly accessible website or mobile application the name and telephone number of the bureau and a statement that the licensee's customers may contact the bureau with questions or complaints about the licensee's money transmission services. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7073 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7073
32 §7073. 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, §14 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7004 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7004
32 §7004. Services to minors for substance use
Status: in_force

Any person licensed under this chapter who renders social work services to a minor for problems associated with substance use is under no obligation to obtain the consent of that minor's parent or guardian or to inform that parent or guardian of the treatment. Nothing in this section may be construed so as to prohibit the licensed person rendering this treatment from informing that parent or guardian. For purposes of this section, "substance use" means the use of drugs or alcohol solely for their 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 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §140 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13793 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13793
32 §13793. Adulterating and selling drugs
Status: in_force

Whoever fraudulently adulterates, for the purpose of sale, any drug or medicine or sells any fraudulently adulterated drug or medicine, knowing the same to be adulterated, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months. These adulterated drugs and medicines shall be forfeited and destroyed under the direction of the court. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11037 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11037
32 §11037. Voluntary termination of business
Status: in_force

1. Procedures prior to termination. Prior to voluntarily ceasing business as a debt collector, a licensee shall: A. Notify the superintendent of the proposed termination at least 30 days prior to its effective date; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] B. Notify all creditor clients in writing of the proposed termination at least 30 days prior to its effective date; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] C. Provide all creditor clients with detailed final accountings of all debt accounts; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] D. Remit all money held in the agency trust account to each respective creditor client; [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] E. Return all papers, documents and other property of creditor clients provided to the licensee in connection with its collection efforts to those clients; and [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] F. Return its license to the superintendent for cancellation. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

2. Transfer of accounts. No licensee, when terminating its business, may transfer an account to another debt collector without first securing the written permission of the client. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4325 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 64 / Section 4325
32 §4325. Issuance of licenses
Status: in_force

The department may license persons to practice the art of body piercing. Licenses are issued annually by the department upon the payment of a fee not to exceed $250. The license fee for a person engaged in both the arts of tattooing, as defined in section 4201 , and body piercing may not exceed $300. The fee required by this section includes the cost of one inspection and one follow-up inspection of the body piercing establishment by the department. Licenses expire one year from date of issue. All fees collected by the department pursuant to this section must be deposited into a special revenue account dedicated to a health inspection program. [PL 2025, c. 339, §10 (AMD).]

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, §10 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4173-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 62 / Section 4173-A
32 §4173-A.  Educational program
Status: in_force

1. Training. The department shall administer an educational program for people engaged in water pollution control activities. This program must provide training in the supervision, management and operation of sewage collection and wastewater treatment systems. [PL 2021, c. 173, §7 (AMD).]

2. Funds. The department may accept funds, public and private, for the purposes of this section. [PL 1983, c. 832, §1 (NEW).]

3. Self supporting. This program must be self-supporting from fees, grants or other sources of revenue. [PL 2021, c. 173, §8 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7060 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7060
32 §7060. Expiration and renewals
Status: in_force

A license renewal fee as set under section 7056 must be paid by the licensee. Licenses expire biennially on December 31st or at such other times as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate. Each renewal is contingent upon evidence of participation in a continuing professional education course or program as approved by the board. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 7056 . Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if the renewal application is received, together with the late fee and renewal fee, within 2 years from the date of the expiration. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §15 (AMD).]

Beginning January 1, 2020, an applicant for license renewal shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board a one-time successful completion of a minimum of 12 hours of course work in family or intimate partner violence, including course work in spousal or partner abuse that addresses screening, referral and intervention strategies, including knowledge of community resources, cultural factors, evidence-based risk assessment and same-gender abuse dynamics. An applicant may fulfill this requirement through course work provided through contact hours, Internet hours or distance learning programs, as evidenced by certification from an accredited educational institution or equivalent teaching or practice experience. The board may accept equivalent courses in family or intimate partner violence screening and referral and intervention strategies or equivalent teaching or practice experience completed prior to January 1, 2020 in satisfaction of this requirement. Continuing education courses taken pursuant to this paragraph may be used to satisfy the licensee's required hours of continuing education. [PL 2013, c. 262, §4 (NEW).]

A licensee who is no longer actively practicing social work may apply for an inactive status license pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph D , subparagraph (5). The holder of an inactive status license may not practice social work in the State. The fee for inactive status licensure is set under section 7056 . The holder of an inactive status license is required to renew the license annually and pay the renewal fee as set under section 7056 , but is not required to meet the continuing education requirement of this chapter and the rules adopted under it. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §15 (NEW).]

In addition to the other requirements of this section, a licensed social worker must: [PL 2003, c. 429, §6 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 429, §7 (AFF).]

1. Not employee of Department of Health and Human Services. If not employed by the Department of Health and Human Services, provide documentation of 96 hours of consultation as determined by the board during the first 3,200 hours of social work employment in a period of not less than 2 years but not more than 4 years. For purposes of fulfilling the requirement of 96 hours of consultation during the first 3,200 hours of social work employment, a licensed social worker who practiced social work and obtained social work consultation hours in a long-term care setting and who held a valid license as of September 13, 2003 may count consultation hours that were obtained prior to August 3, 2004, whether the consultation hours were obtained in individual or group settings, if the consultation was provided by a licensed social worker, regardless of the group size and the eligibility requirements of the consulting licensed social worker; or [PL 2005, c. 173, §2 (AMD).]

2. Employee of Department of Health and Human Services. If employed by the Department of Health and Human Services, provide documentation of either: A. A minimum of 96 hours of consultation with a licensed social worker who has been licensed for at least 4 years or a licensed master social worker. This consultation must be concurrent with the first 3,200 hours of social work employment occurring in a period of not less than 2 years but not more than 4 years; or [PL 2003, c. 429, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 429, §7 (AFF).] B. A minimum of 96 hours of consultation concurrent with the person's first 3,200 hours of social work employment occurring in a period of not less than 2 years but not more than 4 years with a licensed social worker who has been licensed for at least 2 years, has been designated by the department as a supervisor trainee and is concurrently receiving 48 hours of consultation with a licensed master social worker. [PL 2003, c. 429, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 429, §7 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 429, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 429, §7 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 18205 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18205
32 §18205. Civil actions
Status: in_force

A person or entity may not bring or maintain any action in the courts of the State for the collection of compensation for land surveying services without first proving that the person performing the land surveying was properly licensed by the board at the time the cause of action arose. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 4697 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-B / Section 4697
32 §4697. Renewal of registration
Status: in_force

A registration is effective for one year commencing on the date of effectiveness. A seller may annually renew the registration by paying a $10 fee, filing a copy of a current disclosure statement and providing evidence of a bond or escrow account satisfying the requirements of section 4695 . Failure to renew at the close of the one-year period of effectiveness results in expiration of the registration. [PL 1991, c. 210, §6 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1530 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 1530
32 §1530. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the department may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A upon a medical finding of mental incompetency. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §9 (RPR).]

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

2. Incompetency. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §9 (RP).]

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

4. Violation. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §9 (RP).]

5. Unethical conduct. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §9 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 13198 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13198
32 §13198. Real estate broker
Status: in_force

1. Definition. "Real estate broker" or "broker" means any person employed by or on behalf of an agency to perform brokerage and licensed by the commission as a broker. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]

2. Professional qualifications. An applicant for a broker license must meet the qualifications under paragraphs A and B . A. The applicant must have been licensed as an associate broker affiliated with a real estate brokerage agency for 2 years within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).] B. The applicant must satisfactorily complete the course of study meeting guidelines established by the commission. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).] [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]

3. Acts authorized. Each broker license granted entitles the holder to perform all of the acts contemplated under this chapter on behalf of an agency, including being designated by the agency to act for it. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §6 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-UU — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-UU
32 §6100-UU. Requirements for unhosted wallets
Status: in_force

A licensee shall identify the recipient of virtual currency or monetary value transferred to an unhosted wallet. If the sender claims that it is also the recipient of the transferred virtual currency or monetary value, attestation by the sender alone is not sufficient to meet this identification requirement. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 501 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 501
32 §501. Membership; qualifications; term; removal
Status: in_force

The Board of Chiropractic Licensure, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 8 , consists of 7 individuals appointed by the Governor. These individuals must be residents of this State, 5 of whom must be licensed chiropractors and must be, at the time of their appointment, actively engaged in the practice of their profession for a period of at least 3 years in this State. Two members must be public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . Each appointment is for a period of 3 years. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . A member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. H, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 17104-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17104-A
32 §17104-A. Delegation authorized
Status: in_force

1. Delegation authorized. This chapter may not be construed to prohibit an audiologist from delegating to an individual certain activities relating to the practice of audiology, as long as those activities are under the supervision and control of the audiologist. "Supervision and control" may not be construed to require the personal presence of the supervising and controlling audiologist at the place where those activities take place, unless a physical presence is necessary to provide patient care of the same quality as provided by the audiologist. The board may adopt rules identifying delegated activities and appropriate levels of supervision in the practice setting. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . The activities delegated by an audiologist under this subsection may not include the assessment and treatment of hearing and balance disorders or the dispensing of hearing aids. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §23 (NEW).]

2. Responsibility. An audiologist who delegates activities as described in subsection 1 to an individual is legally and ethically responsible for all of the professional activities of that individual, and the individual in this relationship is considered the audiologist's agent. This subsection may not be construed to apply to an individual acting under a separate license accepted by the State to render services independently. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §23 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15211 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15211
32 §15211. Notice of accidents
Status: in_force

1. Reporting accidents. Each elevator or tramway accident that is caused by equipment failure or results in significant injury to a person or results in substantial damage to equipment must be reported by the owner or lessee to the chief inspector in accordance with the director's rules. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §19 (AMD).]

2. Revocation of certificate. When an elevator or tramway accident as described in subsection 1 occurs, the inspection certificate for the involved elevator or tramway may be summarily revoked in accordance with and subject to the standards and limitations of Title 5, section 10004 , pending decision on any application with the District Court for a further suspension. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §18 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 18436 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18436
32 §18436. Active military member and that member's spouse
Status: in_force

An active military member and that member's spouse may not be required to pay to the commission for a compact privilege the fee otherwise charged by the commission. If a remote state chooses to charge a fee for a compact privilege, the remote state may choose to charge a reduced fee or no fee to an active military member and that member's spouse for a compact privilege. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6075 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6075
32 §6075. Authority to require demonstration of exemption
Status: in_force

The administrator may require that a person claiming to be exempt from licensing pursuant to section 6074 provide information and documentation to the administrator demonstrating that the person qualifies for a claimed exemption. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 5516 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 76 / Section 5516
32 §5516. Nonresidents; applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

1. Reciprocal agreements. [PL 2013, c. 527, §6 (RP); PL 2013, c. 527, §9 (AFF).]

2. Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction. An applicant who is licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction is governed by this subsection. A. [PL 2013, c. 527, §7 (RP); PL 2013, c. 527, §9 (AFF).] B. An applicant who is licensed in good standing under the laws of another jurisdiction may qualify for licensure pursuant to rules adopted by the board, including, but not limited to, passing the examination as required by section 5515, subsection 6 . [PL 2013, c. 527, §7 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 527, §9 (AFF).] C. [PL 2013, c. 527, §7 (RP); PL 2013, c. 527, §9 (AFF).] D. 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 paragraph or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §27 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 642, §27 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3850-F — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3850-F
32 §3850-F. Telehealth services permitted (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 3842)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 3842)

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, §11 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
32 M.R.S. § 2280-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2280-A
32 §2280-A. National examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants
Status: in_force

The certification examination of NBCOT for the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant satisfies examination requirements of the board. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §6 (AMD).]

The certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant may be waived for any person who was certified as an occupational therapy assistant by the American Occupational Therapy Association prior to June 1977. [PL 1997, c. 294, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3656 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3656
32 §3656. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; informal conference
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. P, §14 (NEW).]

1. Misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances. Misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances that has resulted or may result in the applicant or licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of the licensee's patients; [PL 2013, c. 105, §8 (AMD).]

2. Mental or physical condition. A professional diagnosis of a mental or physical condition that has resulted or may result in the applicant or licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of the podiatrist's patients; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §14 (NEW).]

3. False advertising. Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising; [PL 2015, c. 488, §21 (AMD).]

4. Unlawful prescription of controlled substance. Prescribing narcotic or hypnotic or other drugs listed as controlled substances by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration for other than accepted therapeutic purposes; or [PL 2015, c. 488, §21 (AMD).]

5. Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program. Failure to comply with the requirements of Title 22, section 7253 . [PL 2015, c. 488, §22 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18135 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18135
32 §18135. Propane and natural gas technician
Status: in_force

1. Scope of license. A propane and natural gas technician may install, repair or service propane or natural gas equipment and must be authorized in one or more of the following authorities: A. Appliance connection and service, which permits the technician to install and service propane and natural gas appliances up to 500,000 BTUs per appliance; [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] B. Delivery, which permits the technician to deliver propane, either by liquid transfer into a stationary container on the property of the consumer or by placing a portable container on the property of the consumer; [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] C. Large equipment connection and service, which permits the technician to install and service propane and natural gas appliances over 500,000 BTUs per appliance; [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] D. Plant operation, which permits the technician to work at a propane facility as defined in NFPA standards, Number 58; or [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] E. Tank setting and outside piping, which permits the technician to set and maintain propane tanks and outside piping. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §2 (AMD).]

2. Professional qualifications. Each applicant for a propane and natural gas technician license must pass an examination approved by the board and meet one of the following qualifications: A. Successful completion of the certified employee training program of a national propane gas association; or [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] B. Successful completion of a board-approved propane or natural gas course at a Maine community college, career and technical education center or career and technical education region or a comparable institute of this State or another state and passage of an examination approved by the board. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] An out-of-state applicant must present satisfactory evidence to the board of experience in installing, cleaning, servicing, altering and repairing propane and natural gas burning equipment. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14225 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14225
32 §14225. Special mobile establishment license
Status: in_force

The director may, subject to section 14212‑A, subsection 2 , adopt rules authorizing the issuance of special mobile establishment licenses, including requirements for mobile establishments, locations for these establishments and any other rules that the director considers necessary. The fee for a special mobile establishment license is set under section 14238 . [PL 2019, c. 373, §27 (AMD).]

A special mobile establishment license issued pursuant to this section must set out on the license the area in which that mobile establishment is authorized to operate and any other special requirements or restrictions to which that license is subject. A separate license must be obtained for each municipality in which a mobile establishment operates. [PL 2019, c. 373, §27 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11017 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11017
32 §11017. Repossession activity
Status: in_force

1. Right to take possession after default. Except in the case of a residential real estate property preservation provider, a debt collector acting on behalf of a creditor may take possession of collateral only if possession can be taken without entry into a dwelling, unless that entry has been authorized after default and without the use of force or other breach of the peace. [PL 2013, c. 521, Pt. E, §3 (AMD).]

2. Return of private property. Except in the case of a residential real estate property preservation provider, a debt collector shall inventory any unsecured property taken with repossessed collateral and immediately notify the consumer that the property will be made available in a manner convenient to the consumer. [PL 2013, c. 521, Pt. E, §3 (AMD).]

3. Special treatment for necessary medical device or equipment in a repossessed vehicle. A consumer who has unsecured property taken when a vehicle is repossessed pursuant to Title 29‑A, section 665, subsection 6 may have that property returned by complying with this subsection. The consumer shall notify the debt collector that: A. Unsecured property was taken with a repossessed vehicle; [PL 2009, c. 45, §2 (NEW).] B. The unsecured property includes a medical device or equipment necessary for health or welfare; and [PL 2009, c. 45, §2 (NEW).] C. The consumer does not have practicable means to retrieve the medical device or equipment. [PL 2009, c. 45, §2 (NEW).] If the consumer makes a reasonable request for the return of the medical device or equipment, the debt collector shall arrange to have the medical equipment or device promptly returned to the consumer. If the debt collector incurs expenses in actually returning the medical device or equipment to the consumer, those reasonable expenses are considered a reasonable charge incurred in realizing on a security interest in personal property, pursuant to Title 9‑A, section 3‑402, subsection 1, paragraph B , which may be added to the consumer's indebtedness. [PL 2009, c. 45, §2 (NEW).]

4. Residential real estate property preservation. A residential real estate property preservation provider may enter into a dwelling only if authorized by the terms of a note, contract or mortgage. The provider may not use force or effect a breach of the peace against any person. The provider shall inventory any unsecured items removed from the dwelling and immediately notify the appropriate consumer that the unsecured items will be made available in a manner convenient to the consumer. The provider shall make a permanent record of all steps taken to preserve and secure the dwelling and shall make that record and the inventory of removed unsecured items available to the consumer upon written request. [PL 2013, c. 521, Pt. E, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4203 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63 / Section 4203
32 §4203. Minors
Status: in_force

No person shall place a tattoo mark or figure upon a person under the age of 18 years. [PL 1975, c. 701, §16 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 1253 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1253
32 §1253. Corporations, partnerships and associations
Status: in_force

A firm, copartnership, corporation or joint stock association may engage in the practice of professional engineering in this State, provided that the practice is carried on only by professional engineers licensed in this State. [PL 2005, c. 315, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7094 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7094
32 §7094. Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement
Status: in_force

1. Oversight. Oversight of the compact is governed by this subsection. A. The executive and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement the compact. The provisions of the compact and the rules promulgated under the compact have standing as statutory law. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. Except as otherwise provided in the compact, 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 compact affects or limits the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct or any such similar matter. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] C. The commission is entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of the compact and has standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the commission renders a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact or promulgated rules. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

2. Default and technical assistance. Default and technical assistance are governed by this subsection. A. If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, the commission shall: (1) Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default and any other action to be taken by the commission; and (2) Offer remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. The commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default under paragraph A to the other member states. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

3. Termination from compact. If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

4. Termination regulation. Termination of membership in the compact may be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate must be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, the defaulting state's licensing authority and each of the member states' licensing authorities. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

5. Responsibilities after termination. Upon the termination of a state's membership from the compact, a state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The state that has terminated its membership shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of 6 months after the date of notice of termination. A state that has terminated its membership 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. 674, §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. 674, §1 (NEW).]

7. Appeal. The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party must be awarded all costs of that litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

8. Dispute resolution. Dispute resolution is governed by this subsection. A. Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

9. Enforcement. Enforcement of the compact is governed by this subsection. A. The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] B. By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state 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 promulgated 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 that litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] C. The remedies under this subsection are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal law or the defaulting state's law. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] D. A person other than a member state may not enforce this compact against the commission. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18706 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 149 / Section 18706
32 §18706. Active duty military personnel or their spouses (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)
Status: in_force

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)

A licensee who is active duty military or is the spouse of an individual who is active duty military may designate one of the following as the home state: [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

1. Home of record. Home of record; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

2. Permanent change of station. Permanent change of station; or [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

3. Current residence. State of current residence if it is different than the permanent change of station state or home of record. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 1854 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 27 / Section 1854
32 §1854. Cleaning of containers
Status: in_force

All reusable glass containers used in the manufacture of beverages must, before being filled or refilled, be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized by washing in a solution of not less than 3% caustic alkali at a temperature not lower than 110° Fahrenheit to be followed by a rinsing in potable water. All other reusable and all single service containers must be cleaned and sanitized before being filled or refilled by suitable means approved by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. [PL 2017, c. 113, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12536 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12536
32 §12536. Limitations on scope of practice for certified professional midwife
Status: repealed

1. Limitations. Certified professional midwives must refer clients to a hospital-based perinatal care provider and may not provide birth services to parents in a home or freestanding birth center setting when there is a reasonable likelihood that any of the following conditions exist: A. Multifetal gestation; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] B. Breech presentation; [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] C. Vaginal birth after a cesarean section; and [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] D. Conditions that present a moderate or high risk of harm to parent or child as defined in board rule. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

2. Rules. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , the board and the Board of Licensure in Medicine, jointly, prior to January 1, 2021 or the board beginning January 1, 2021 may adopt rules relating to the provision of birth services by certified professional midwives in cases in which there is a reasonable likelihood that any condition identified in subsection 1 exists. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

3. Contingent repeal. Any paragraph in subsection 1 the subject matter of which is addressed in a rule or rules adopted pursuant to subsection 2 is repealed after the effective date of the rule or rules upon notification from the Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department, or the commissioner, to the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Revisor of Statutes that the rule or rules have been adopted. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1735 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26-A / Section 1735
32 §1735. Certificate of compliance
Status: in_force

A certificate of compliance is a document developed by a manufacturer and furnished to its purchasers that attests that one or more packages or packaging components meet the standards established in section 1733 or are exempt under the provisions of section 1734 . If compliance is achieved under the exemptions provided in section 1734 , the certificate must state the specific basis upon which the exemption is claimed. A certificate of compliance must be signed by an authorized official of the manufacturer. A certificate of compliance may cover more than one type of package or packaging component as long as they are separately identified. [PL 1993, c. 310, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]

1. New or reformulated packaging. If the manufacturer reformulates or creates a new package or packaging component, the manufacturer shall furnish its purchasers with an amended or new certificate of compliance for the reformulated or new package or packaging component. [PL 1993, c. 310, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]

2. Presentation of certificates. Each manufacturer shall furnish the department, at the department's request, with a copy of any certificate of compliance and each manufacturer or supplier shall furnish, at the department's request, copies of a certificate of compliance for distribution to the public. [PL 1995, c. 656, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).]

3. Food package; limitation of scope of certificate. A manufacturer subject to the prohibitions under section 1733, subsection 3‑A or 3‑B shall develop a certificate of compliance under this section, except that the manufacturer may limit the scope of the certificate to the prohibitions in section 1733, subsection 3‑A or 3‑B . A manufacturer that is exempt under section 1733, subsection 3‑C is also exempt from the requirements of this subsection. [PL 2019, c. 277, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-QQ — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-QQ
32 §6100-QQ. License required for engaging in virtual currency business activity
Status: in_force

Licensing for virtual currency business activity is governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Licensing. A person may not engage in virtual currency business activity, or hold itself out as being able to engage in virtual currency business activity, with or on behalf of another person unless the person is: A. Licensed in this State by the administrator pursuant to section 6091 ; or [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Exempt from licensing under section 6074 . [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Requirements. A person that is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity is engaged in the business of money transmission and is subject to the requirements of this Act. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 8123 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8123
32 §8123. Violation
Status: in_force

Except when a criminal penalty is otherwise provided, a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $1,000 may be adjudged. [PL 2011, c. 366, §54 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1224 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 18 / Section 1224
32 §1224. Maine Administrative Procedure Act
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter and anyone acting under them are subject to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [PL 1979, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13849-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13849-A
32 §13849-A. 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, §19 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14052 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 125 / Section 14052
32 §14052. Registration required
Status: in_force

An employee leasing company may not engage in business from offices in this State or enter into any contractual relationship with a client company for the purpose of providing employees for business conducted by the client company in this State unless the employee leasing company is registered under this chapter. An employee leasing company or person may not use the name or title "staff leasing company," "employee leasing company," "registered staff leasing company," or "staff leasing services company" or otherwise represent that it is registered under this chapter unless the entity or person is registered under this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 618, §19 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2254-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2254-A
32 §2254-A. Licensure of persons licensed by another jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The board may issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse under the following circumstances: [PL 1985, c. 361, §4 (NEW).]

1. Applicants licensed by other states, United States territories and Canadian provinces. The board may issue a license without examination of the applicant by the board to an applicant licensed to practice by a state or territory of the United States or a province of Canada if the applicant: A. Has graduated from an educational program approved by the official approving authority of a state or territory of the United States or a province of Canada, which at the time of graduation had standards considered by the board to be equivalent to those of Maine schools; [PL 1985, c. 361, §4 (NEW).] B. Has been duly licensed by examination by the nursing board of a state or territory of the United States or a province of Canada, provided that the examination is considered by the board to be equivalent in all essentials to Maine's examination and provided that the license of the applicant is in good standing and that there is no cause for suspension or revocation of that license. Acceptable examinations include the State Board Test Pool Examination, the National Council Licensure Examination and, for a person licensed prior to December 31, 2006, the Canadian Nurses' Association Testing Service Examination; and [PL 2005, c. 473, §2 (AMD).] C. If licensed in the other jurisdiction by passing an examination in a language other than English, has passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language. The board shall provide information regarding the test to applicants who are required to take that test. [PL 1985, c. 361, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 473, §2 (AMD).]

2. Applicants licensed by other jurisdictions. The board may issue a license to an applicant licensed to practice by a jurisdiction other than those listed in subsection 1 , if the applicant: A. Has graduated from an educational program approved by the official approving authority of a jurisdiction other than those listed in subsection 1 , which at the time of graduation had standards considered by the board to be equivalent to those of Maine schools; [PL 1985, c. 361, §4 (NEW).] B. Has been duly licensed by examination by the nursing board of a jurisdiction other than those listed in subsection 1 , provided that the examination is considered by the board to be equivalent in all essentials to Maine's examination and provided that the license of the applicant is in good standing and that there is no cause for suspension or revocation of that license; [PL 1985, c. 361, §4 (NEW).] C. Has passed the National Council Licensure Examination for practical nurses; and [PL 1985, c. 361, §4 (NEW).] D. If licensed in the other jurisdiction by passing an examination in a language other than English, has either passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language or fulfilled the requirements of paragraph C by passing a test given in English. [PL 1985, c. 361, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 361, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3813 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3813
32 §3813. Limitations
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the professional pursuits of teachers and counselors in recognized public and private schools. Students of psychology, psychological interns and other persons preparing for the profession of psychological examiner or psychologist may perform as a part of their training the functions specified in section 3811 , but only under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. No industrial or business firm or corporation may sell or offer to the public or to other firms or corporations for remuneration any psychological services as specified in section 3811 , unless such services are performed or supervised by individuals duly and appropriately licensed under this chapter as "psychologist". [PL 1967, c. 544, §82 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15114 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15114
32 §15114. Certificate required
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to operate under pressure in this State a boiler or pressure vessel to which this chapter applies without a valid inspection certificate as provided in this chapter. The operation of a boiler or pressure vessel without an inspection certificate constitutes a Class E crime on the part of the owner or user of the boiler or pressure vessel and is punishable by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or by both. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §24 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 211 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 211
32 §211. Membership; term
Status: in_force

The Maine State Board for Licensure of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers, established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 4 , shall administer this chapter. The board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor: Five must be licensed and practicing architects, one of whom may be a professor of architecture; one must be a licensed and practicing landscape architect; one must be a certified and practicing interior designer and 2 must be public members as defined by Title 5, section 12004‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).]

Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with the provisions of Title 10, section 8009 . A member may be removed by the Governor for cause. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11002 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11002
32 §11002. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

1. Communication. "Communication" means the conveyance or receipt of information regarding or facilitating the collection of a debt, directly or indirectly, to or from any person through any medium. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

1-A. Collection action. "Collection action" means a lawsuit or arbitration proceeding initiated to collect a debt from a consumer. [PL 2015, c. 272, §1 (NEW).]

1-B. Charge-off. "Charge-off" means the act of a creditor removing an account from its books as an asset and treating it as a loss or expense because payment is unlikely. [PL 2017, c. 216, §2 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).]

2. Conducting business in this State. "Conducting business in this State" means the collection or attempted collection of a debt due another by a debt collector located in this State; the solicitation of creditors in this State as clients and the collection or attempted collection of their debts by a debt collector, wherever located; or the collection or attempted collection of a debt from a consumer in this State by a debt collector, wherever located. [PL 2017, c. 317, §1 (AMD).]

3. Consumer. "Consumer" means any natural person obligated or allegedly obligated to pay any debt. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

4. Creditor. "Creditor" means any person who offers or extends credit creating a debt or to whom a debt is owed, but that term does not include any person to the extent that he receives an assignment or transfer of a debt in default solely for the purpose of facilitating collection of that debt for another. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

5. Debt. "Debt" means any obligation or alleged obligation of a consumer to pay money arising out of a transaction in which the money, property, insurance or services that are the subject of the transaction are primarily for personal, family or household purposes, whether or not the obligation has been reduced to judgment. "Debt" includes any obligation or alleged obligation for payment of child support owed to, or owed by, a resident of this State and any obligation or alleged obligation relating to a check returned because of insufficient funds if a consumer is subject to an enforcement program operated by a private entity. [PL 2007, c. 214, §1 (AMD).]

5-A. Debt buyer. "Debt buyer" means a person that is regularly engaged in the business of purchasing charged-off consumer debt for collection purposes, whether the person collects the debt or hires a 3rd party, which may include an attorney-at-law, in order to collect the debt. "Debt buyer" does not include a supervised financial organization as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 38‑A or a person that acquires charged-off consumer debt incidental to the purchase of a portfolio predominantly consisting of consumer debt that has not been charged off. A debt buyer is considered a debt collector for all purposes under this chapter. [PL 2017, c. 216, §3 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).]

6. Debt collector. "Debt collector" means any person conducting business in this State, the principal purpose of which is the collection of any debts, or who regularly collects or attempts to collect, directly or indirectly, debts owed or due or asserted to be owed or due another. "Debt collector" includes persons who furnish collection systems carrying a name that simulates the name of a debt collector and who supply forms or form letters to be used by the creditor even though the forms direct the debtor to make payments directly to the creditor. Notwithstanding the exclusion provided by section 11003, subsection 7 , "debt collector" includes any creditor who, in the process of collecting the creditor's own debts, uses any name other than the creditor's that would indicate that a 3rd person is collecting or attempting to collect these debts. "Debt collector" includes any attorney-at-law whose principal activities include collecting debts as an attorney on behalf of and in the name of clients, except that any such attorney licensed to practice law in this State is subject exclusively to subchapter 2 and any such attorney not licensed to practice law in this State is subject to this entire chapter. "Debt collector" also includes any person regularly engaged in the enforcement of security interests securing debts, including a repossession company and a residential real estate property preservation provider. "Debt collector" does not include any person who retrieves collateral when a consumer has voluntarily surrendered possession. A person is regularly engaged in the enforcement of security interests if that person enforced security interests more than 5 times in the previous calendar year. If a person does not meet these numerical standards for the previous calendar year, the numerical standards must be applied to the current calendar year. [PL 2013, c. 521, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).]

7. Location information. "Location information" means a consumer's place of abode and his telephone number at that place or his place of employment. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

7-A. Medical debt. "Medical debt" means debt arising from health care services, including dental services, or health care goods, including products, devices, durable medical equipment and prescription drugs. "Medical debt" does not include debt arising from services provided by a veterinarian; debt charged to a credit card unless the credit card is issued under an open-end or closed-end credit plan offered solely for the payment of health care services; debt charged to a home equity or general purpose line of credit; or secured debt. [PL 2023, c. 663, §1 (NEW).]

8. Person. "Person" means any natural person, corporation, trust, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association and any other legal entity. [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]

8-A. Residential real estate property preservation provider. "Residential real estate property preservation provider" means a person who regularly provides residential real estate property preservation services. "Residential real estate property preservation provider" does not include a supervised financial organization, a supervised lender, a person licensed by the Plumbers' Examining Board, a person licensed by the Electricians' Examining Board, a person licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation under chapter 131 , a person licensed by the Maine Fuel Board or a person licensed by the Real Estate Commission. [PL 2013, c. 521, Pt. E, §2 (NEW).]

8-B. Residential real estate property preservation services. "Residential real estate property preservation services" means those services undertaken at the direction of a person holding or enforcing a mortgage on residential real estate that is in default or in which the property is presumed abandoned in entering or arranging for entry into a building to perform the services of winterizing the residence, changing the door locks or removing unsecured items from the residence. [PL 2013, c. 521, Pt. E, §2 (NEW).]

8-C. Resolved debt. "Resolved debt" means a debt that has been paid, settled or discharged in bankruptcy. [PL 2017, c. 216, §4 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 216, §11 (AFF).]

9. Administrator. "Administrator" means the Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection. [PL 1995, c. 309, §22 (RPR); PL 1995, c. 309, §29 (AFF); PL 2007, c. 273, Pt. B, §6 (REV); PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §47 (AFF).]

10. Supervised financial organization. "Supervised financial organization" has the same meaning as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 38‑A . [PL 1997, c. 66, §8 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18105 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18105
32 §18105. Municipal licenses not required; municipal permits
Status: in_force

A municipality, notwithstanding any provision of a municipal charter, may not require an oil and solid fuel burning technician or a propane and natural gas technician to be municipally licensed. A municipality may not issue a permit for an oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas burning installation unless satisfied that the person applying for the permit complies with the requirements of this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 2155 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2155
32 §2155. Compensation
Status: in_force

Eligible members of the board shall be compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379 . [PL 1985, c. 724, §17 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2562-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2562-A
32 §2562-A. Adequacy of budget
Status: in_force

The budget submitted by the board to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation must be sufficient to enable the board to comply with this subchapter. The fiscal resources available to the board must enable it to strengthen its staffing capabilities and those of the Department of the Attorney General's legal and investigative staff so that complaints, including the professional liability related complaints detailed in Title 24, section 2607 , are resolved in a timely fashion. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §171 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 19306 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 151 / Section 19306
32 §19306. Display of license
Status: in_force

A licensee in active practice shall display the license in a public area of the office where the licensee practices. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1524-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 1524-C
32 §1524-C. Requirements for licensure; conditional interpreter and conditional deaf interpreter
Status: in_force

No more than one conditional license may be issued to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. A conditional license may be held no more than 4 years, except that a 5th year may be granted by the director upon demonstration of extreme hardship. [PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW).]

To be eligible for licensure as a conditional interpreter or conditional deaf interpreter under this chapter, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must provide the following: [PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW).]

1. Proof of proficiency in American Sign Language. Documented proof of a qualifying score on an American Sign Language proficiency interview as determined by the director by rule adopted under section 1522 ; and [PL 2021, c. 48, §3 (AMD).]

2. Proof of education and training in the interpreting process. [PL 2021, c. 48, §4 (RP).]

3. Proof of education and training in the interpreting process. Documented proof of the following: A. At least one of the following: (1) An associate degree or higher in American Sign Language, American Sign Language interpreting or deaf studies from an accredited college or university; or (2) For persons holding a limited license that is current on the effective date of this section, an alternative pathway approved by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director; and [PL 2021, c. 48, §5 (NEW).] B. A passing score on a knowledge exam administered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director. [PL 2021, c. 48, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 48, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4201 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63 / Section 4201
32 §4201. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 125, §23 (NEW).]

1. Department. "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2021, c. 125, §23 (NEW).]

2. Tattoo. "Tattoo" means to insert pigment under the skin of a human being by pricking with a needle or otherwise so as to produce an indelible mark or figure visible through the skin. [PL 2021, c. 125, §23 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16804 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16804
32 §16804. Third-party disclosures
Status: in_force

If a qualified individual reasonably believes that financial exploitation of an eligible adult may have occurred, may have been attempted or is being attempted, the qualified individual may notify any 3rd party previously designated by the eligible adult. Disclosure may not be made to any designated 3rd party that is suspected of financial exploitation or other abuse of the eligible adult. [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9914 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104 / Section 9914
32 §9914. Temporary license
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules establishing requirements for a temporary license within the scope of this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 313, §9 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13782 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13782
32 §13782. Advertising
Status: in_force

It is lawful for any pharmacy, pharmacist or other licensee of the board to advertise to the public the current retail price charged for any drugs, medicines or appliances as defined in the United States Code, Title 21, Section 3211 (g) (1) which bears the legend "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription." The advertising may be according to either the brand name or the generic name of the drug. No media advertising of any drugs included in the United States Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, 84 Stat. 1236, is permitted. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 19602 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 151 / Section 19602
32 §19602. 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 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14204 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14204
32 §14204. Instructors
Status: in_force

A person may not instruct in any of the branches of aesthetics, barber hair styling, cosmetology, hair design or nail technology unless that person holds a valid license to practice and is authorized to instruct in each respective practice issued under this chapter, except that when specifically authorized by law, physicians may instruct without holding a license to practice in a branch of aesthetics, barber hair styling, cosmetology, hair design or nail technology. [PL 2019, c. 373, §15 (AMD).]

Upon satisfactory completion of an instructor examination, the applicant must pay the fee as set under section 14238 to be licensed to instruct. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §8 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1527 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 1527
32 §1527. Fees
Status: in_force

The director may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that a fee for any one purpose may not exceed $325 and an applicant who is deaf must pay an initial license fee of $100. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2019, c. 284, §15 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18131 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18131
32 §18131. General qualifications
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license under this subchapter must submit a properly completed application on forms furnished by the board, together with the fee established under section 18143 . [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 15115 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15115
32 §15115. Temporary certificate
Status: in_force

If an emergency affecting public safety and welfare exists, the chief inspector may issue a temporary inspection certificate for a period not exceeding 6 months after an inspection certificate has expired. A temporary inspection certificate may be issued without an internal inspection being made. If the boiler or pressure vessel is insured, the temporary inspection certificate may not be issued until recommended in writing by the authorized inspector of the company insuring the boiler or pressure vessel and by the chief inspector or one of the deputies; or, if the boiler or pressure vessel is not insured, the temporary inspection certificate must be recommended in writing by at least 2 authorized state inspectors. The provisions as to posting of the inspection certificate apply to the temporary inspection certificate. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §29 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14202 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14202
32 §14202. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).]

1. Apprentice. [PL 1993, c. 630, Pt. B, §12 (RP).]

2. Board. [PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. B, §1 (RP).]

3. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).]

3-A. Demonstrator. [PL 2019, c. 373, §1 (RP).]

4. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).]

4-A. Director. "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department. [PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]

5. Establishment. "Establishment" means a beauty shop or salon, cosmetology shop or salon, barber hair styling shop or salon, hair styling shop or salon, hair design shop or salon or any premises, structure, building or part of a building where any activity licensed under this chapter is practiced. [PL 2019, c. 373, §2 (AMD).]

5-A. Limited barbering. [PL 2019, c. 373, §3 (RP).]

6. Mobile establishment. "Mobile establishment" means a mobile vehicle or mobile structure designed, constructed or adapted to serve as an establishment at a number of sites and capable of being readily moved from any site at any time. [PL 2019, c. 373, §4 (AMD).]

7. Practice of aesthetics. "The practice of aesthetics" means the performance by any person for hire or compensation of any one or a combination of the following practices: A. Beautifying, massaging, cleansing, stimulating, toning, or exercising the skin of the human body by the use of cosmetic preparations, tonics, lotions, creams, antiseptics or clays or any device, electrical or otherwise, for the care of the skin; [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] B. Applying makeup or eyelashes to any person; or [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] C. Trimming or tinting eyebrows and eyelashes. [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] The practice of aesthetics under this subsection does not include the diagnosis, treatment or therapy of any dermatological condition. [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).]

8. Practice of barbering. [PL 2019, c. 373, §5 (RP).]

8-A. Practice of barber hair styling. "Practice of barber hair styling" means any one or any combination of the following practices, when done for hire or compensation, upon the head of the human body for cosmetic purposes and not for the treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments: A. Shaving, trimming or cutting the beard or mustache or removing superfluous hair; [PL 2019, c. 373, §6 (NEW).] B. Massaging of the scalp, face and neck and giving a facial and scalp treatment with creams, lotions, oils and other cosmetic preparations, either by hand or mechanical appliances, but such appliances may not be galvanic or faradic; [PL 2019, c. 373, §6 (NEW).] C. Shampooing or applying hair tonics and conditioners; [PL 2019, c. 373, §6 (NEW).] D. Cutting, arranging and styling human hair; or [PL 2019, c. 373, §6 (NEW).] E. Cutting, fitting or styling hairpieces or wigs. [PL 2019, c. 373, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 373, §6 (NEW).]

9. Practice of cosmetology. "The practice of cosmetology" means the performance by any person for hire or compensation of any one or more of the following practices: A. Beautifying, massaging, cleansing, stimulating, toning, manipulating or exercising the skin of the human body by the use of cosmetic preparations, tonics, lotions, creams, antiseptics, or clays or any device, electrical or otherwise, for the care of the skin; [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] B. Applying makeup or eyelashes to any person; [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] C. Manicuring or pedicuring the nails of any person; [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] D. Arranging, dressing, curling, waving, cleansing, cutting, trimming, removing, which includes shaving, singeing, bleaching, coloring, relaxing or similarly treating the hair of any person; [PL 2019, c. 373, §7 (AMD).] E. Arranging, brushing, dressing, curling, waving, cleansing, shampooing, cutting, trimming, singeing, bleaching, coloring, tinting, dyeing, straightening, relaxing or similarly treating a wig, wiglet or hairpiece made of human hair, animal hair or synthetics; or [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] F. Teaching or demonstrating cosmetology, hairdressing or beauty culture. [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 373, §7 (AMD).]

9-A. Practice of hair design. "Practice of hair design" means any one or any combination of the following practices, when done for hire or compensation, upon the head of the human body for cosmetic purposes and not for the treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments: A. Shaving, trimming or cutting the beard or mustache or removing superfluous hair; [PL 2019, c. 373, §8 (NEW).] B. Massaging of the scalp, face and neck and giving a facial and scalp treatment with creams, lotions, oils and other cosmetic preparations, either by hand or mechanical appliances, but such appliances may not be galvanic or faradic; [PL 2019, c. 373, §8 (NEW).] C. Shampooing or applying hair tonics and conditioners; [PL 2019, c. 373, §8 (NEW).] D. Arranging, dressing, curling, waving, cleansing, cutting, trimming, removing, singeing, bleaching, coloring, relaxing or similarly treating the hair of any person; or [PL 2019, c. 373, §8 (NEW).] E. Cutting, fitting or styling hairpieces or wigs. [PL 2019, c. 373, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 373, §8 (NEW).]

10. Nail technology. "Nail technology," which includes manicuring and pedicuring services, means the performance by any person for hire or compensation of any one or more of the following practices: A. Applying the hands or mechanical or electrical apparatus with or without cosmetic preparations, lotions, creams or antiseptics to cut, trim, shape, polish, color, tint or apply artificial nails to the nails of any person or to massage, cleanse or beautify the hands or feet of any person. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §3 (AMD).]

10-A. School. "School" means a school or education institution where a program of study in cosmetology, barber hair styling, hair design, aesthetics or nail technology or the instruction of cosmetology, barber hair styling, hair design, aesthetics or nail technology is offered or taught. [PL 2019, c. 373, §9 (AMD).]

11. Student. "Student" means any person duly enrolled in a school licensed by the director and engaged in learning and acquiring a knowledge of the practice of: A. Cosmetology; [PL 2019, c. 373, §10 (RPR).] B. Barber hair styling; [PL 2019, c. 373, §10 (RPR).] C. Aesthetics; [PL 2019, c. 373, §10 (RPR).] D. Nail technology; [PL 2019, c. 373, §10 (RPR).] E. Instructing; or [PL 2019, c. 373, §10 (RPR).] F. Hair design. [PL 2019, c. 373, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 373, §10 (RPR).]

12. Tanning device. [PL 1995, c. 187, §1 (RP).]

13. Trainee. "Trainee" means any person who, under the direct supervision of a person licensed under this chapter in the same category as the training performed and in accordance with rules adopted by the director, is engaged in learning and acquiring a knowledge of the practice of: A. Cosmetology; [PL 2019, c. 373, §11 (RPR).] B. Barber hair styling; [PL 2019, c. 373, §11 (RPR).] C. Aesthetics; [PL 2019, c. 373, §11 (RPR).] D. Nail technology; [PL 2019, c. 373, §11 (RPR).] E. Instructing; or [PL 2019, c. 373, §11 (NEW).] F. Hair design. [PL 2019, c. 373, §11 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 373, §11 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 10007 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104-A / Section 10007
32 §10007. Persons and practices exempt
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter may be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services or activities of: [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Certified persons. Any person certified in this State by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which he is certified. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 8117 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8117
32 §8117. Fees
Status: in_force

1. Amount. The fee for an original biennial license is $500, of which $50 must be submitted with the application and $450 must be submitted upon issuance of the license. The fee for a 4-year renewal is $500, which is refundable upon denial of renewal. The fee for an investigative assistant's license is $600, of which $200 must be submitted with the application and $400 must be submitted upon issuance of the license. [PL 2011, c. 366, §50 (AMD).]

2. Expiration. If a previously issued license has expired and not been renewed within a period of 60 days, the application must be considered the original application and the same fees and all requirements of an original application apply. [PL 2011, c. 366, §50 (AMD).]

3. Expenses. The fees required under this chapter must be applied to the expense of administering this chapter. [PL 2011, c. 366, §50 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6157 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6157
32 §6157. Suspension or revocation of registration
Status: in_force

After notice and hearing, the administrator may suspend or revoke an operator's registration if the administrator finds that: [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]

1. Violation. The operator knowingly violated a provision of this subchapter or a rule or order adopted by the administrator pursuant to this subchapter; [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]

2. Refusal to permit examination or pay exam fees. The operator or servicing agent refused to permit the administrator to make an examination authorized by this subchapter or refused to reimburse the administrator for the expenses of an examination; [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]

3. Failure to respond. The operator failed to promptly and adequately respond to requests from the administrator; or [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]

4. Failure to submit notice. The operator willfully failed to submit a notice required by this subchapter. [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13711 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13711
32 §13711. Establishment
Status: in_force

There is established, within the department, in accordance with Title 5, chapter 379 , the Maine Board of Pharmacy. The board has all of the duties, powers and authority specifically granted by and necessary to the enforcement of this Act. [PL 1997, c. 245, §6 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12506 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12506
32 §12506. Rulemaking
Status: in_force

Rules adopted pursuant to section 12522, subsection 4 are major substantive rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . All other rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules. [PL 2007, c. 621, §12 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13786 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13786
32 §13786. Identification of persons prescribing medicines on hospital prescription blanks
Status: in_force

Any practitioner who writes a prescription upon a prescription blank of a hospital or clinic shall sign that practitioner's name and cause that name to be printed, stamped or typed on the blank. [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]

This section applies to any registered nurse who writes a prescription while working under the control or supervision of a physician. The name of the physician under whom the nurse works must be printed, stamped or typed on the blank. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §19 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 9907-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104 / Section 9907-A
32 §9907-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, §33 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14036 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124 / Section 14036
32 §14036. Certified residential real property appraiser
Status: in_force

1. Scope of license. A certified residential real property appraiser license entitles the holder to appraise residential real estate or real property of one to 4 residential units, without regard to value or complexity and to appraise vacant or unimproved land that is to be used for one to 4 family units or for which the highest and best use is for one to 4 family units. A certified residential real property appraiser license does not entitle the holder to appraise subdivisions for which a development analysis and appraisal is necessary. [PL 2005, c. 518, §7 (NEW).]

2. Professional qualifications. An applicant for a certified residential real property appraiser license must meet the licensing requirements established by the appraiser qualifications board. As a prerequisite to taking the examination required by section 14036‑A , an applicant must meet the requirements specified in rules adopted by the appraiser qualifications board. A. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §2 (RP).] B. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §2 (RP).] C. [PL 2013, c. 547, §8 (RP); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).] D. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §2 (RP).] [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).]

3. Effective date. [PL 2013, c. 547, §9 (RP); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 13062 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13062
32 §13062. Real Estate Commission; organization
Status: in_force

1. Real Estate Commission composition. The Real Estate Commission, established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 37 , consists of 4 industry members and 2 public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §4 (AMD).]

2. Qualifications. Each industry member of the commission must have been a real estate broker or associate broker by vocation in this State for at least 5 years prior to appointment. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §4 (AMD).]

3. Geographic distribution. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §4 (RP).]

4. Terms; removal. Terms of the members of the commission are for 3 years. Members may be removed by the Governor for cause. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §266 (AMD).]

5. Quorum; procedure. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §23 (RP).]

6. Appointments. The members of the commission are appointed by the Governor. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §4 (AMD).]

7. Chair. The commission shall annually elect a chair from its members. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §266 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11312 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11312
32 §11312. Burden of proof
Status: in_force

The burden of proof for an exemption from this chapter shall be upon the person claiming that exemption. [PL 1989, c. 542, §85 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. A, §97 (RPR).]
32 M.R.S. § 13199 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13199
32 §13199. Associate real estate broker
Status: in_force

1. Definition. "Associate real estate broker" or "associate broker" means any person employed by or on behalf of an agency to perform real estate brokerage services and licensed by the commission as an associate broker. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]

2. Professional qualifications. [PL 2005, c. 378, §9 (RP); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]

2-A. Professional qualifications. An applicant for an associate broker license must have been licensed as a real estate sales agent affiliated with a real estate brokerage agency for 2 years within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application and satisfactorily completed a course of study meeting guidelines established by the commission. The commission may not issue a license under this section until an individual has completed 2 years as a licensed real estate sales agent. [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §18 (AMD).]

3. Acts authorized. Each associate broker license granted entitles the holder to perform all of the acts contemplated by this chapter on behalf of an agency. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §7 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6197 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80-B / Section 6197
32 §6197. Liability
Status: in_force

Any provision in a contract entered into on or after the effective date of this chapter that attempts or purports to require arbitration of any dispute arising under this chapter is void at the option of the foreclosed homeowner. [PL 2007, c. 596, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15201 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15201
32 §15201. Declaration of policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State to protect its citizens and visitors from unnecessary mechanical hazards in the operation of elevators and tramways and to ensure that reasonable design and construction are used, that accepted safety devices and sufficient personnel are provided and that periodic maintenance, inspections and adjustments considered essential for the safe operation of elevators and tramways are made. The responsibility for design, construction, maintenance and inspection rests with the firm, person, partnership, association, corporation or company that owns elevators or tramways. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 18513 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18513
32 §18513. Powers and duties of the interstate commission
Status: in_force

1. Duties. The interstate commission shall: A. Oversee and maintain the administration of the compact; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] B. Adopt rules pursuant to section 18516 , which are binding to the extent and in the manner provided for in the compact; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] C. Issue, upon the request of a member state or member board, advisory opinions concerning the meaning or interpretation of the compact and the interstate commission's bylaws, rules and actions; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] D. Enforce compliance with compact provisions and the rules and bylaws adopted by the interstate commission using all necessary and proper means, including but not limited to the use of judicial process; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] E. Pay, or provide for the payment of, the expenses related to the establishment, organization and ongoing activities of the interstate commission; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] F. Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] G. Employ an executive director who has the power to employ, select or appoint employees, agents or consultants and to determine their qualifications, define their duties and fix their compensation; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] H. Establish personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, rates of compensation and qualifications of personnel; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] I. Establish a budget and make expenditures; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] J. Adopt a seal and bylaws governing the management and operation of the interstate commission; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] K. Report annually to the legislatures and governors of the member states concerning the activities of the interstate commission during the preceding year. Reports must include reports of financial audits and any recommendations adopted by the interstate commission; and [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] L. Maintain records in accordance with the bylaws. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. Powers. The interstate commission may: A. Establish and appoint committees, including, but not limited to, an executive committee as required by section 18512 , that have the power to act on behalf of the interstate commission in carrying out its powers and duties; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] B. Establish and maintain one or more offices; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] C. Borrow, accept, hire or contract for the services of personnel; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] D. Accept donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, and receive, use and dispose of donations and grants in a manner consistent with the conflict of interest policies established by the interstate commission; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] E. Lease, purchase, accept contributions or donations of or otherwise own, hold, improve or use any property, real, personal or mixed; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] F. Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon or otherwise dispose of any property, real, personal or mixed; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] G. Coordinate education, training and public awareness regarding the compact and its implementation and operation; [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] H. Seek and obtain trademarks, copyrights and patents; and [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] I. Perform such functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of the compact. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9858 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 103 / Section 9858
32 §9858. Temporary licenses; special permits
Status: in_force

1. Temporary licenses. The board may issue a temporary license to any person whose application for licensure is pending before the board when issuance is justified by special circumstances and no danger to the public health or safety exists. A temporary license shall be issued only once and shall expire either when the results of the next examination administered by the board are known, if the applicant is required to take that examination, or 90 days following issuance of the temporary license. An exception may be made if the applicant fails the examination administered by the board. In that case, another temporary license may be issued and shall expire at such time as the board may by rule direct. [PL 1983, c. 672 (NEW).]

2. Special permits. Upon special application by an individual, the board may issue a special permit to practice as a nuclear medicine technologist subject to the following conditions: A. The applicant must possess a Maine license that is current and in good standing to practice as a radiographer; [PL 2005, c. 511, §8 (AMD).] B. The board finds to its satisfaction that there is substantial evidence that the people in the locality of the state in which such exemption is sought would be denied adequate medical care because of unavailability of certified licensed practitioners or persons holding certificates pursuant to this chapter; and [PL 1983, c. 672 (NEW).] C. The special permit shall be granted for limited periods of time, not to exceed one year, at which time the applicant shall be eligible for examination and licensure under this chapter. [PL 1983, c. 672 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 511, §8 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1451 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 21 / Section 1451
32 §1451. Board; powers and duties
Status: in_force

The State Board of Funeral Service, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 18 , consists of 7 members, 5 of whom must be persons licensed for the practice of funeral service for 10 consecutive years or who have had 10 consecutive years' experience as a practitioner of funeral service in this State immediately preceding their appointment and 2 of whom must be public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . Members are appointed by the Governor for a term of 4 years. A national organization of retired persons may submit a list of applicants to the Governor for use in the selection process of one of the public members. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . A board member may be removed by the Governor for cause. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).]

The board may adopt rules consistent with law governing the practice of funeral service, including but not limited to licensing of practitioner trainees, practitioners of funeral service, funeral directors, embalmers, funeral attendants, funeral home establishments and branches. These rules do not become effective unless adopted in conformity with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §2 (AMD).]

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, §7 (AMD).]

The board shall issue all notices and licenses and may cause inspections to be made of all establishments or places of business of any person engaged in the profession of funeral service in the State, which may include the investigation of complaints or suspected violation of this chapter and the rules adopted by the board. The inspection may also be for the purpose of determining that these establishments and places are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and that suitable equipment for their proper conduct is maintained and that the laws and the rules of the board relating to the conduct of these establishments are observed. The inspection may include a review of the financial records to determine compliance with the laws and rules of the board governing prearranged funeral services or plans. The inspection may be made by members of the board upon authorization by the board or by professional technical staff. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §2 (AMD).]

The board may enter into reciprocal agreements with corresponding boards of other states for the purpose of allowing the practitioners of funeral services to perform their licensed functions in this or other states under such terms and conditions as the boards may prescribe. [PL 1983, c. 413, §57 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18347 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18347
32 §18347. Endorsement; applicants authorized to practice in another jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The board is authorized, at its discretion, to waive the examination requirements and issue a license or grant an authority to an applicant who is licensed under the laws of another state, a United States territory, a foreign nation or a foreign administrative division that issues licenses in the dental professions who furnishes proof, satisfactory to the board, that the requirements for licensure under this chapter have been met. Applicants must comply with the provisions set forth in section 18341 . [PL 2021, c. 163, §9 (AMD).]

1. Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction. An applicant for licensure or seeking authority under this chapter who is licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction is governed by this subsection. A. An applicant who is licensed in good standing at the time of application to the board under the laws of another state, a United States territory, a foreign nation or a foreign administrative division that issues licenses in the dental professions may qualify for licensure by submitting evidence to the board that the applicant has held a substantially equivalent, valid license for at least 3 consecutive years immediately preceding the application to the board at the level of licensure applied for in this State. [PL 2021, c. 163, §9 (AMD).] B. An applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph A but is licensed in good standing at the time of application to the board under the laws of another state, a United States territory, a foreign nation or a foreign administrative division that issues licenses in the dental professions may qualify for licensure by submitting evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant's qualifications for licensure are substantially similar to the requirements in this chapter for the relevant license. [PL 2021, c. 163, §9 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 163, §9 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18342 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18342
32 §18342. Dentist
Status: in_force

1. Dentist license. Except as provided in section 18347 , an applicant for licensure as a dentist must comply with the provisions of section 18341 and must provide: A. Verification of either a doctoral degree in dentistry from a dental program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor organization or the educational equivalent of a doctoral degree in dentistry, as determined by the board; and [PL 2021, c. 163, §1 (AMD).] B. Verification of passing all examinations required by the board. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 163, §1 (AMD).]

2. Faculty dentist license. An applicant for a faculty dentist license must comply with section 18341 and must provide: A. Verification of an active dental license in good standing issued under the laws of another state, a United States territory, a foreign nation or a foreign administrative division that issues licenses in the dental professions; and [PL 2021, c. 163, §2 (AMD).] B. Credentials, satisfactory to the board, including a letter from the employing school of dentistry, dental hygiene or denturism indicating that the applicant satisfies the credentialing standards of the school and that the applicant will teach: (1) Dentistry, dental hygiene or denturism in this State as part of a clinical and didactic program for professional education for dental students and dental residents accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or a successor organization approved by the board; (2) Dental hygiene in this State as part of a clinical and didactic program for professional education for dental hygiene students and dental hygiene residents accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or a successor organization approved by the board; or (3) Denturism in this State as part of a board-approved clinical and didactic program for professional education for denturism students. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 163, §2 (AMD).]

3. Limited dentist license. An applicant for a limited dentist license must comply with section 18341 and must provide: A. Verification of either a doctoral degree in dentistry from a dental program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor organization or the educational equivalent of a doctoral degree in dentistry, as determined by the board; [PL 2021, c. 163, §3 (AMD).] B. Verification that the applicant has been licensed as a dentist in good standing issued under the laws of this State or has an active dental license in good standing issued under the laws of another state, a United States territory, a foreign nation or a foreign administrative division that issues licenses in the dental professions; [PL 2021, c. 163, §4 (AMD).] C. Verification of passing all examinations required by board rule; and [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] D. Verification that the applicant will be practicing dentistry in a nonprofit dental clinic without compensation for work performed at the clinic. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 163, §§3, 4 (AMD).]

4. Clinical dentist educator license. [PL 2017, c. 388, §8 (RP).]

5. Charitable dentist license. [PL 2017, c. 388, §8 (RP).]

6. Resident dentist license. An applicant for a resident dentist license must comply with section 18341 and must provide: A. Verification of a doctoral degree in dentistry from a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor organization or the educational equivalent of a doctoral degree in dentistry as required by board rule; [PL 2021, c. 88, §1 (AMD).] B. Verification of passing a jurisprudence examination as required by board rule; [PL 2021, c. 88, §2 (AMD).] C. Verification that the applicant will be practicing dentistry in a board-approved practice setting within the State; and [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] D. A statement from the supervising dentist that demonstrates that the level of supervision and control of the services to be performed by the applicant are adequate and that the performance of these services are within the applicant's dental knowledge and skill. [PL 2021, c. 223, §6 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 88, §§1, 2 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 223, §6 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 561 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 561
32 §561. License
Status: in_force

An individual may not provide chiropractic services as a chiropractic intern except as described under this subchapter. [PL 2019, c. 187, §2 (NEW).]

1. Application for licensure. An applicant for a temporary license to practice chiropractic as a chiropractic intern pursuant to this subchapter shall complete an application on a form in accordance with section 558 and pay a fee established by the board. An applicant for a temporary license shall: A. Identify the college or institution at which the applicant is a student sponsoring the applicant through a preceptorship arrangement; [PL 2019, c. 187, §2 (NEW).] B. Identify the licensed chiropractic doctor who will provide supervision to the applicant, who must possess a valid, unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in the State and be approved by the sponsoring college or institution under paragraph A ; [PL 2019, c. 187, §2 (NEW).] C. Provide documentation that professional liability insurance in an amount satisfactory to the board provided by the sponsoring college or institution under paragraph A that covers the internship relationship is in effect; and [PL 2019, c. 187, §2 (NEW).] D. Attest to having fully read and understood the requirements of this chapter and all rules established by the board pertaining to the legal practice of chiropractic in the State and agree to practice within the confines of state law. [PL 2019, c. 187, §2 (NEW).] The board may issue a nonrenewable temporary license, not to exceed 9 months, to practice chiropractic to an applicant meeting all of the conditions of this subsection. The temporary license must describe the place or setting where chiropractic services are provided. An applicant failing to provide documentation of the requirements of this subsection may not be granted a temporary license by the board. The board may by rule establish other requirements for temporary licensure of chiropractic interns. [PL 2025, c. 108, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 15227 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15227
32 §15227. Powers of chief inspector
Status: in_force

The director is authorized to investigate all elevator and tramway accidents that result in injury to a person or in damage to the installation. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §30 (AMD).]

The chief inspector is authorized: [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. X, §22 (AMD).]

1. Enforce laws and rules. To enforce the laws of the State governing the use of elevators and tramways and to enforce adopted rules of the director; [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §31 (AMD).]

2. Free access to premises or location. To provide free access for deputy inspectors, including the chief inspector, at all reasonable times to any premises in the State where an elevator or tramway is installed or is under construction for the purpose of ascertaining whether that elevator or tramway is installed, operated, repaired or constructed in accordance with this chapter; [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §32 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

3. Supervise inspectors. To allocate and supervise the work of deputy inspectors; [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §33 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).]

4. Certificates. To issue and temporarily suspend certificates allowing elevators and tramways to be operated pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375 ; and [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §32 (AMD).]

5. Examinations. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §33 (RP).]

6. Take uninspected or unrepaired elevators and tramways out of service. To take an elevator or tramway out of service in accordance with Title 5, section 10004 if an inspection report has not been submitted to the director within 60 days of the expiration of the most recent certificate or if the owner has failed to make repairs as required by the director. This power is in addition to the chief inspector's powers under section 15221, subsection 3 . [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §34 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3821 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3821
32 §3821. Membership; terms; vacancies
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 34 , consists of 9 members who are appointed by the Governor to serve a term of 3 years. Two members of the board must be public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . Seven members of the board must be licensed psychologists or psychological examiners and insofar as possible be representative of the field of psychology. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . Before the filling of any vacancies of professional or public members, the Governor may solicit recommendations. A board member may be removed by the Governor for cause. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Q, §6 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4324 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 64 / Section 4324
32 §4324. License required
Status: in_force

A person may not engage in the art of body piercing without first obtaining a license from the department. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]

1. License renewal. A license under this chapter may be renewed annually upon payment of the prescribed fee, including late fees, additional inspection fees and fines if assessed and subject to compliance with rules of the department and this chapter. The department shall provide licensees with notice of the need for renewal and necessary forms no less than 30 days prior to the expiration of a license. [PL 2021, c. 125, §35 (NEW).]

2. 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 4326 , the department may refuse issuance of the initial or renewal license, but shall issue a conditional license, except when conditions are found that present a serious danger to the health and safety of the public. Failure by the conditional licensee to meet the conditions specified by the department permits the department to void the conditional license. The applicant may reapply for an annual license if the conditional license is voided or expires; however, the department may not reissue another conditional license. All conditions must be met in order for an applicant to reapply for and be issued an annual license. [PL 2021, c. 125, §36 (NEW).]

3. Additional inspection fees. When an additional inspection is required to determine an applicant's eligibility for licensure, the department is authorized to charge, in addition to the usual fees under section 4325 , an additional fee not to exceed $200 to cover the costs of each additional inspection or visit. The department may impose on the applicant a penalty assessment for the applicant's failure to pay an additional inspection fee within 30 days of the billing date. [PL 2025, c. 339, §9 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3286 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3286
32 §3286. Emergency action
Status: in_force

Upon its own motion or upon complaint, the board, in the interests of public health, safety and welfare, shall treat as an emergency a complaint or allegation that an individual licensed under this chapter is or may be unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental illness, alcohol intemperance, excessive use of drugs, narcotics or as a result of a mental or physical condition interfering with the competent practice of medicine. In enforcing this paragraph, the board may compel a physician to submit to a mental or physical examination by a physician or another person designated by the board. Failure of a physician to submit to this examination when directed constitutes an admission of the allegations against the physician, unless the failure was due to circumstances beyond the physician's control, upon which a final order of disciplinary action may be entered without the taking of testimony or presentation of evidence. A physician affected under this paragraph must, at reasonable intervals, be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate that the physician can resume the competent practice of medicine with reasonable skill and safety to patients. [PL 2013, c. 355, §13 (AMD).]

For the purpose of this chapter, by practicing or by making and filing a biennial license to practice medicine in this State, every physician licensed under this chapter who accepts the privilege to practice medicine in this State is deemed to have given consent to a mental or physical examination when directed in writing by the board and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the examiner's testimony or examination reports on the grounds that the testimony or reports constitute a privileged communication. [PL 2013, c. 355, §14 (AMD).]

Injunctions must issue immediately to enjoin the practice of medicine by an individual licensed to practice under this chapter when that individual's continued practice will or may cause irreparable damage to the public health or safety prior to the time proceedings under this chapter could be instituted and completed. In a petition for injunction pursuant to this section, there must be set forth with particularity the facts that make it appear that irreparable damage to the public health or safety will or may occur prior to the time proceedings under this chapter could be instituted and completed. The petition must be filed in the name of the board on behalf of the State. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §219 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2600-BB — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2600-BB
32 §2600-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, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16203 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16203
32 §16203. Additional exemptions and waivers
Status: in_force

If the administrator finds that it is consistent with the public interest and the protection of investors, a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may: exempt a security, transaction or offer; exempt a class of securities, transactions or offers from any or all of the requirements of sections 16301 to 16306 and 16504 ; and waive, in whole or in part, any or all of the conditions for an exemption or offer under sections 16201 and 16202 . In any rule or order establishing an exemption for which a filing is required, the administrator may provide for a nonrefundable filing fee not to exceed $500. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6166 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80 / Section 6166
32 §6166. Disclosure of virtual currency kiosk locations by operator
Status: in_force

A virtual currency kiosk operator shall provide the bureau with the physical locations of the operator's kiosks in operation in the State. [PL 2025, c. 285, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3819 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3819
32 §3819. Review committee immunity
Status: in_force

Any member of a peer review committee of a state association composed of psychologists licensed under this chapter, any staff member of such an association assisting a peer review committee and any witness or consultant appearing before or presenting information to the peer review committee is immune from civil liability for, without malice, undertaking or failing to undertake any act within the scope of the function of the committee. [PL 1987, c. 646, §13 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12239 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12239
32 §12239. Licenses issued under prior law; public accountants
Status: in_force

Any person who received from the board a license to practice as a public accountant under prior law may be styled and known as a public accountant, and no other persons may assume to use the abbreviation "PA" or any other words, letters or figures to indicate that the person using the abbreviation is the public accountant. [PL 2009, c. 242, §16 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12534 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12534
32 §12534. Qualifications for licensure as a certified midwife
Status: in_force

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

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

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

3. Education. Proof of successful completion of a graduate-level education program in midwifery that is accredited by the accreditation commission for midwifery education. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 19605 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 151 / Section 19605
32 §19605. Rulemaking
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by a person licensed under this chapter in accordance with section 19204 . These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12201 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12201
32 §12201. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 265, §1 (AMD).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Board of Accountancy established under Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 1 , or its predecessor under prior law. [PL 1989, c. 503, Pt. B, §153 (AMD).]

2. Certificate. "Certificate" means a certificate as "certified public accountant" issued under prior law, and a certificate as "public accountant" issued under prior law, or a corresponding certificate as a certified public accountant issued after examination under the law of any other state. [PL 2009, c. 242, §1 (AMD).]

3. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]

3-A. Attest service. "Attest service" means providing the following services: A. Any audit or other engagement to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Auditing Standards, SAS; [PL 1999, c. 245, §1 (NEW).] B. Any review of a financial statement or compilation of a financial statement to be performed in accordance with the Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services, SSARS; [PL 2007, c. 384, §1 (AMD).] C. Any examination of prospective financial information to be performed in accordance with the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements, SSAE; [PL 2007, c. 384, §1 (AMD).] D. Any engagement to be performed in accordance with the auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, established in 15 United States Code, Section 7211 (2007); or [PL 2007, c. 384, §1 (NEW).] E. [PL 2015, c. 110, §1 (RP).] F. Any examination, review or agreed upon procedures engagement to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements, SSAE, other than an engagement described in paragraph C . [PL 2015, c. 110, §1 (NEW).] The statements on standards specified in this definition are those developed for general application by recognized national accountancy organizations. [PL 2015, c. 110, §1 (AMD).]

4. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]

5. Firm. "Firm" means a sole proprietorship, a corporation, a partnership or any other form of organization. [PL 1995, c. 34, §1 (AMD).]

6. Licensee. "Licensee" means a person who holds a license issued by the board under section 12230 or 12231 or a corresponding provision of prior law, or a firm that holds a license issued by the board under section 12252 . [PL 2009, c. 242, §2 (AMD).]

6-A. Peer review. "Peer review" means a study, appraisal or review of one or more aspects of the professional work of a certified public accountancy firm that provides an attest service by a person or persons who are licensed as certified public accountants and who are not affiliated with the certified public accountancy firm being reviewed. [PL 2015, c. 110, §2 (AMD).]

7. Permit. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §2 (RP).]

8. Practice of or practicing public accountancy. "Practice of or practicing public accountancy" means the following combined activities by a person or firm: A. Representing to the public that the person or the firm is a licensee; and [PL 2015, c. 110, §3 (AMD).] B. Performing or offering to perform, for a client or potential client, services involving the use of accounting or auditing skills. [PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).] Accounting or auditing skills include the issuance of reports, management advisory or consulting services, the preparation of tax returns and the furnishing of advice on tax matters. [PL 2015, c. 110, §3 (AMD).]

9. Quality review. "Quality Review" means a study, appraisal or review of one or more aspects of the professional work of a person or firm in the practice of public accountancy, by a person or persons who hold certificates and who are not affiliated with the person or firm being reviewed. [PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]

10. Report on financial statements. [PL 2015, c. 110, §4 (RP).]

10-A. Report. "Report," when used with reference to an attest service, means an opinion or other form of language that states or implies assurance as to the reliability of the attest information and that also includes or is accompanied by a statement or implication that the person or firm issuing it has special knowledge of or competence in accounting or auditing. A statement or implication of special knowledge or competence may arise from use by the issuer of the report of names or titles indicating that the person or firm is an accountant or auditor or from the language of the report itself. "Report" includes any form of language that disclaims an opinion when such form of language is conventionally understood to imply positive assurances as to the reliability of the attest information or compiled financial statements referred to or special competence on the part of the person or firm issuing such language and includes any other form of language that is conventionally understood to imply such assurance or such special knowledge or competence. [PL 2015, c. 110, §5 (NEW).]

11. Rule. "Rule" means any rule or other written directive of general application duly adopted by the board. [PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]

12. Substantial equivalency. "Substantial equivalency" means that the education, examination and experience requirements for certified public accountants contained in the statutes and administrative rules of another jurisdiction are comparable to or exceed the education, examination and experience requirements of this State or that an individual certified public accountant's education, examination and experience qualifications are comparable to or exceed the education, examination and experience requirements of this State. [PL 2007, c. 384, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2253 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2253
32 §2253. -- time and place
Status: in_force

Time and place of examination shall be as provided in subchapter 3 .
32 M.R.S. § 14245 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14245
32 §14245. License required; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Requirement of license. Any person, partnership, association or corporation located either within or outside the State must obtain a license as specified under section 14246 before: A. Operating, maintaining or instructing at a school within the State; or [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. HH, §27 (NEW).] B. Collecting any tuition, fee or other charge for education, instruction or other services provided or to be provided by a school. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. HH, §27 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 369, Pt. B, §36 (AMD).]

2. Unlicensed practice. Any person, partnership, association or corporation that violates subsection 1 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C , except that, notwithstanding Title 10, section 8003‑C , such a person, partnership, association or corporation is subject to a fine of not less than $100 but not more than $5,000 for each violation. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. HH, §27 (AMD).]

3. Enforcement actions. [PL 1997, c. 771, §10 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 1103 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 17 / Section 1103
32 §1103. Municipal licenses not required; municipal permits
Status: in_force

A municipality, notwithstanding provisions in charters or ordinances to the contrary, may not require licensed electricians to be municipally licensed, and a municipality may not issue a permit for an electrical installation unless satisfied that the person applying for the permit complies with this chapter. [PL 2017, c. 198, §7 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13197 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13197
32 §13197. Continuing education
Status: in_force

1. Requirement. As a prerequisite to renewal of a license, applicants must complete 21 clock hours of continuing education within 2 years prior to the date of application in programs or courses approved by the commission. This requirement does not apply to agency and company licenses. [PL 2005, c. 378, §8 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]

2. Program approval. Each application for approval of a continuing education program must be submitted according to the guidelines prescribed by the commission, together with the fee as set under section 13007 . The fee is retained whether or not the application is approved, except that the commission may waive the application fee for any program or course for the purpose of promoting the intent of this section and that meets the standards prescribed by rule. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §26 (AMD).]

3. Core requirement. The commission may establish a core educational requirement for each license type, not to exceed 6 clock hours, in which case the remaining requirement shall be fulfilled from elective programs approved by the commission. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]

4. Voluntary certification program. The commission may establish a program for recognizing real estate brokers who have advanced education, training and experience in a specialized discipline related to the field of real estate. Standards to be met in order to be certified shall be prescribed by rules adopted by the commission, subject to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 . [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4919 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 73 / Section 4919
32 §4919. Unlicensed practice
Status: in_force

A person who violates section 4903 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §13 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18432 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18432
32 §18432. Purpose and objectives
Status: in_force

1. Purpose. The purpose of the compact is to facilitate the interstate practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and improve public access to dentistry and dental hygiene services by providing dentists and dental hygienists who are licensed in a participating state the ability to practice in participating states in which they are not licensed by establishing a pathway for dentists and dental hygienists who are licensed in a participating state to obtain a compact privilege that authorizes them to practice in another participating state in which they are not licensed. The compact enables participating states to protect the public health and safety with respect to the practice of such dentists and dental hygienists, through the state's authority to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the state. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

2. Objectives. The compact is designed to achieve the following objectives: A. Enable dentists and dental hygienists who qualify for a compact privilege to practice in participating states without satisfying burdensome and duplicative requirements associated with securing a license to practice in those states; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. Promote mobility and address workforce shortages through each participating state's acceptance of a compact privilege to practice in that state; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. Increase public access to qualified, licensed dentists and dental hygienists by creating a responsible, streamlined pathway for licensees to practice in participating states; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] D. Enhance the ability of participating states to protect the public's health and safety; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] E. Operate without interfering with licensure requirements established by participating states; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] F. Facilitate the sharing of licensure and disciplinary information among participating states; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] G. Require dentists and dental hygienists who practice in a participating state pursuant to a compact privilege to practice within the scope of practice authorized in that state; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] H. Extend the authority of a participating state to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene within its borders to dentists and dental hygienists who practice in the state through a compact privilege; [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] I. Promote the cooperation of participating states in regulating the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene within those states; and [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] J. Facilitate the relocation of military members and their spouses who are licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14049 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124-A / Section 14049
32 §14049. Denial of license
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 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

1. Lack of trustworthiness. Lack of trustworthiness and competence to conduct appraisal management services in a manner that safeguards the interests of the public; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

2. Misconduct. The commission of an act or omission in the practice of appraisal management services that constitutes dishonesty, fraud or misrepresentation with the intent to benefit the licensee or another person or with the intent to injure another person; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

3. Court judgment. The entry of a final civil or criminal judgment against the licensee on grounds of fraud, misrepresentation or deceit in the provision of appraisal management services; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

4. Unauthorized payment. Payment of a finder's fee or a referral fee to a person who does not have an appraiser license under chapter 124 in connection with appraisal management services; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

5. Misrepresentation of professional qualifications. Permitting an employee of the licensee or a member of the licensee's appraisal panel to make a false or misleading statement in that portion of a written appraisal report that deals with professional qualifications or in any testimony concerning professional qualifications; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

6. Predetermined appraisal result. Accepting a fee for performing an appraisal service when, in fact, the fee is or was contingent upon the appraiser's reporting a predetermined analysis, opinion or conclusion or is or was contingent upon the analysis, opinion, conclusion or valuation reached or upon the consequences resulting from the appraisal assignment; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

7. Lack of diligence. Failure or refusal, without good cause, to exercise reasonable diligence in providing appraisal management services; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

8. Negligence or incompetence. Negligence or incompetence in performing appraisal management services; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

9. Breach of confidentiality. A violation of the confidential nature of individual, business or governmental records to which a licensee or applicant gained access through employment or engagement as an appraisal management company; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

10. Suspension or revocation of license. Having had a professional or occupational license suspended or revoked for disciplinary reasons or an application rejected for reasons related to untrustworthiness within 3 years prior to the date of application; and [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

11. Failure to meet professional qualifications; failure to submit complete application. Failure to meet the professional qualifications for licensure as provided in this chapter or failure to submit a complete application within 30 days after being notified of the materials needed to complete the application. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]
32 M.R.S. § 14713 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 128 / Section 14713
32 §14713. Violations; unfair trade practice
Status: in_force

1. Criminal penalty. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §17 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Unfair trade practice. A person who fails to comply with this subchapter commits a violation of Title 5, chapter 10 . [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3120 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 45-A / Section 3120
32 §3120. Telehealth services
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, still images, video files, audio files, text files and other relevant data, and to transmit such information without requiring the simultaneous presence of the patient and the person licensed under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).] B. "Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of a patient's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).] C. "Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter or between a person licensed under this chapter and another health care provider. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (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, §8 (NEW).] E. "Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor a patient's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the patient's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (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, §8 (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, §8 (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, §8 (NEW).]

5. Rulemaking. The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 5504 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 76 / Section 5504
32 §5504. Penalties; injunction
Status: in_force

1. Unlicensed practice. A person who violates section 5502 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

2. Endorsement. It is a Class E crime for a forester or intern forester to endorse any plan, map or report other than a forest management and harvest plan as defined in Title 36, section 573, subsection 3‑A , unless that forester or intern forester prepared or was in charge of the preparation of the map, plan or report. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13183 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13183
32 §13183. Acts authorized
Status: in_force

An agency, through its designated broker, may perform all of the brokerage services contemplated by this chapter and may employ or retain others to perform brokerage services on behalf of the agency. The designated broker may also delegate any of the designated broker's duties and authority provided for under this chapter to an agency affiliate, but when doing so is not relieved of any responsibility imposed by this chapter. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4318 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 63-A / Section 4318
32 §4318. Penalties
Status: in_force

1. Administrative penalty. A person who fails to be licensed as provided by section 4312 or violates the sterilization, sanitation or safety standards adopted by the department under section 4313 is subject to an administrative penalty, imposed by the department, of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each violation. Each day the violation remains uncorrected may be counted as a separate offense. [PL 2023, c. 113, §7 (AMD).]

2. Enforcement. A person who fails to pay a penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter: A. May be referred to the Attorney General for appropriate enforcement action; and [PL 2013, c. 264, §16 (NEW).] B. In addition to all fines and penalties imposed pursuant to this chapter, is liable for any interest, costs and fees incurred by the department, including attorney's fees. [PL 2013, c. 264, §16 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 264, §16 (NEW).]

3. Schedule of penalties. The department shall adopt major substantive rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A establishing a schedule of penalties according to the nature and duration of the violation of this section. [PL 2023, c. 113, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16523 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16523
32 §16523. Claims
Status: in_force

1. Eligible victims. The following victims are eligible for restitution assistance: A. A natural person who was a resident of the State at the time of the securities violation; and [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).] B. A person, other than a natural person, that was domiciled in the State at the time of the securities violation. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

2. Application. A person that is eligible for restitution assistance under this subchapter may submit an application in a manner and form prescribed by the administrator. The administrator may provide forms for the submission of applications. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

3. Deadline. The application for restitution assistance under this subchapter must be received by the administrator not more than one year after the date of the final order awarding restitution to the victim. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

4. Extension. Notwithstanding subsection 3 , the administrator may grant an extension of time for submission of an application for restitution assistance for good cause shown by the claimant. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1521 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 1521
32 §1521. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW).]

1. Commissioner. [PL 2019, c. 284, §3 (RP).]

1-A. Deaf interpreter. "Deaf interpreter" means a person whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional for the purpose of communication, whose primary means of communication is visual or tactile and who provides intermediary interpreting. [PL 1999, c. 399, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF).]

1-B. Accredited. "Accredited" means an educational institution that is approved by the United States Department of Education or a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. [PL 2019, c. 284, §4 (NEW).]

1-C. American Sign Language proficiency interview. "American Sign Language proficiency interview" means a holistic language evaluation that is used to determine global American Sign Language proficiency and that is administered by an educational testing service organization and evaluated by an American Sign Language evaluation service organization recognized by the director. [PL 2019, c. 284, §4 (NEW).]

1-D. Conditional license. "Conditional license" means a license granted to an applicant who has met the requirements of section 1524‑C but who is not certified with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director. [PL 2021, c. 48, §1 (AMD).]

2. Deaf person. "Deaf person" means a person whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional for the purpose of communication and whose primary means of communication is visual or tactile. [PL 1999, c. 399, §4 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF).]

3. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW).]

3-A. Director. "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department. [PL 2019, c. 284, §5 (NEW).]

4. Hard-of-hearing person. "Hard-of-hearing person" means a person who has a functional hearing deficit, who may or may not primarily use visual communication and who may or may not use assistive devices. [PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW).]

5. Interpreting. "Interpreting" means the process when a linguistic intermediary between a deaf or hard-of-hearing person and another person translates the spoken utterances or signs, gestures or writing of either person into a linguistic form other than that which that person uses as a primary and preferred form of communication. For the purposes of this chapter, "interpreting" or "transliterating" does not mean communication using cued speech. [PL 1999, c. 399, §5 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF).]

6. Interpreter. "Interpreter" means a person who provides any of the following services: A. [PL 2019, c. 284, §6 (RP).] B. American Sign Language-based interpreting, which is the process of conveying information between American Sign Language and English; or [PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW).] C. Intermediary interpreting, which means interpreting services rendered by a deaf interpreter to facilitate communication between another deaf person and another licensed interpreter or between 2 or more deaf persons. [PL 1999, c. 399, §6 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF).] [PL 2019, c. 284, §6 (AMD).]

7. National interpreter certification knowledge exam. [PL 2021, c. 48, §2 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 4912 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 73 / Section 4912
32 §4912. 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 $250 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §10 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 5503 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 76 / Section 5503
32 §5503. Exemptions to licensing
Status: in_force

A license is not required for forestry activities conducted by: [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

1. Forestry instructional and educational institutions. A forestry instructional and educational institution approved by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to the laws of the State or a program of education at an institution licensed or approved by the State to grant a bachelor's or higher degree; [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

2. Federal Government employee. Federal Government employees conducting forestry practices within the scope of their employment; [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

3. Person registered and practicing forestry. A person registered and practicing forestry under the supervision of a forester as set forth by section 5515, subsection 10, paragraph B ; or [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §1 (AMD).]

4. Owner. An owner managing or otherwise conducting forestry practices on that owner's land. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 290 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 290
32 §290. Powers
Status: in_force

The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §5 (RPR).]

1. Investigations. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §5 (RP).]

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

3. Denial of license. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §5 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 1151 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 17 / Section 1151
32 §1151. Appointment; vacancies; removal; compensation
Status: in_force

The Electricians' Examining Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 13 consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. I, §6 (AMD).]

The board consists of: one master electrician experienced in low-energy electronics; one master electrician who is a bona fide member from organized labor classified as an inside electrician; one master electrician who is employed as a municipal electrical inspector; one master electrician from the education field; and one master electrician experienced in any electrical field, all of whom must have at least 5 years of experience in the electrical field; and 2 public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . [PL 2017, c. 198, §10 (AMD).]

Appointments are made for a 3-year term. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. I, §6 (AMD).]

Any member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [PL 2005, c. 235, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 5502 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 76 / Section 5502
32 §5502. License required
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 5503 , it is unlawful for a person to practice forestry or advertise or offer to practice forestry without a license issued under this chapter. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18708 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 149 / Section 18708
32 §18708. Establishment of physical therapy compact commission (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)
Status: in_force

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)

1. Commission established. The member states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the physical therapy compact commission. A. The commission is an instrumentality of the compact states. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] 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. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] C. Nothing in this compact may be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

2. Membership; voting; meetings. Membership, voting and meetings are governed by this subsection. A. Each member state has and is limited to one delegate selected by that member state's licensing board. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] B. The delegate must be either: (1) A current member of the licensing board, who is a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant or public member; or (2) An administrator of the licensing board. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] C. Any delegate may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state from which the delegate is appointed. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] D. The member state licensing board shall fill any vacancy occurring on the commission. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] E. Each delegate is entitled to one vote with regard to the promulgation of rules and creation of bylaws and must otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the commission. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] F. A delegate shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for delegates' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] G. The commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings must be held as set forth in the bylaws. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

3. Powers and duties. The commission has the following powers and duties: A. Establish the fiscal year of the commission; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] B. Establish bylaws; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] C. Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] D. Meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this compact and the bylaws; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] E. Promulgate uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation and administration of this compact. The rules have the force and effect of law and are binding in all member states; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] F. Bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the commission, as long as the standing of any state physical therapy licensing board to sue or be sued under applicable law is not affected; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] G. Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] H. Borrow, accept or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a member state; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] I. Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties and grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the compact and establish the commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel and other related personnel matters; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] J. Accept appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services and receive, utilize and dispose of the same, as long as at all times the commission avoids any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] K. Lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of or otherwise own, hold, improve or use any property, real, personal or mixed, as long as at all times the commission avoids any appearance of impropriety; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] L. Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon or otherwise dispose of any property, real, personal or mixed; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] M. Establish a budget and make expenditures; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] N. Borrow money; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] O. Appoint committees, including standing committees composed of members, state regulators, state legislators or their representatives and consumer representatives and such other interested persons as may be designated in this compact and the bylaws; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] P. Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies; [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] Q. Establish and elect an executive board; and [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] R. Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this compact consistent with the state regulation of physical therapy licensure and practice. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

4. Executive board. The establishment of an executive board is governed by this subsection. A. The executive board has the power to act on behalf of the commission according to the terms of this compact. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] B. The executive board is composed of 9 members: (1) Seven voting members who are elected by the commission from the current membership of the commission; (2) One ex officio, nonvoting member from a recognized national physical therapy professional association; and (3) One ex officio, nonvoting member from a recognized membership organization of physical therapy licensing boards. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] C. The ex officio members are selected by their respective organizations. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] D. The commission may remove any member of the executive board as provided in the bylaws. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] E. The executive board shall meet at least annually. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] F. The executive board has the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Recommend to the entire commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this compact legislation, fees paid by compact member states such as annual dues and any commission compact fee charged to licensees for the compact privilege; (2) Ensure compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise; (3) Prepare and recommend the budget; (4) Maintain financial records on behalf of the commission; (5) Monitor compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the commission; (6) Establish additional committees as necessary; and (7) Other duties as provided in rules or the bylaws. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

5. Meetings of the commission. Meetings of the commission are governed by this subsection. A. All meetings must be open to the public and public notice of meetings must be given in the same manner as required under the rule-making provisions in section 18710 . [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] B. The commission or the executive board or other committees of the commission may convene in a closed, nonpublic meeting if the commission or executive board or other committees of the commission must discuss: (1) Noncompliance of a member state with its obligations under the compact; (2) The employment, compensation, discipline or other matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the commission's internal personnel practices and procedures; (3) Current, threatened or reasonably anticipated litigation; (4) Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services or real estate; (5) Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person; (6) Disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; (7) Disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (8) Disclosure of investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; (9) Disclosure of information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the compact; or (10) Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member state law. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] C. If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to paragraph B , the commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] D. The commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action must be identified in the minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting must remain under seal, subject to release by a majority vote of the commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

6. Financing of the commission. Financing of the commission is governed by this subsection. A. The commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization and ongoing activities. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] B. The commission may accept any appropriate revenue sources, donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] C. The commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount must be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] D. The commission may not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same, and the commission may not pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] E. The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission are subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws; however, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission must be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit must be included in and become part of the annual report of the commission. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]

7. Qualified immunity; defense; indemnification. Qualified immunity, defense and indemnification are governed by this subsection. A. The members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the commission are immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred, within the scope of commission employment, duties or responsibilities, except that nothing in this paragraph may be construed to protect any such person from suit or liability for any damage, loss, injury or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] B. The commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee or representative of the commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties or responsibilities, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties or responsibilities, except that nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prohibit that person from retaining that person's own counsel, as long as the actual or alleged act, error or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] C. The commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee or representative of the commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties or responsibilities, as long as the actual or alleged act, error or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 18373 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18373
32 §18373. Expanded function dental assistant
Status: in_force

1. Scope of practice. An expanded function dental assistant may perform under the general supervision of a dentist all of the activities that may be delegated by a dentist to an unlicensed person pursuant to section 18371, subsection 3 . An expanded function dental assistant may also perform the following activities authorized under the general supervision of a dentist: A. Apply cavity liners and bases as long as the dentist: (1) Has ordered the cavity liner or base; and (2) Has checked the cavity liner or base prior to the placement of the restoration; [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (AMD).] B. Apply pit and fissure sealants after an evaluation of the teeth by the dentist at the time of sealant placement; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] C. Apply supragingival desensitizing agents to an exposed root surface or dentinal surface of teeth; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] D. Apply topical fluorides recognized for the prevention of dental caries; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] E. [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).] F. [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).] G. Place and contour amalgam, composite and other restorative materials prior to the final setting or curing of the material; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] H. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] I. Place and remove gingival retraction cord; [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD).] J. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] K. Size, place and cement or bond orthodontic bands and brackets with final inspection by the dentist; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] L. Supragingival polishing using a slow-speed rotary instrument and rubber cup; [PL 2025, c. 83, §2 (AMD).] M. [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).] N. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] O. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] P. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] Q. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] R. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] S. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] T. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] U. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] V. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] W. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] X. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] Y. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] Z. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] AA. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] BB. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] CC. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] DD. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] EE. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] FF. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] GG. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] HH. Contour or finish restorative materials using a high-speed, power-driven handpiece or instrument; and [PL 2025, c. 83, §3 (AMD).] II. Expose and process radiographs. [PL 2025, c. 83, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 83, §§2-4 (AMD).]

2. Scope of practice; general supervision. [PL 2021, c. 223, §11 (RP).]

3. Procedures not authorized. An expanded function dental assistant may not engage in the following activities: A. Complete or limited examination, diagnosis or treatment planning; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] B. Surgical or cutting procedures of hard or soft tissue; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] C. Prescribing drugs, medicaments or work authorizations; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] D. Pulp capping, pulpotomy or other endodontic procedures; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] E. Placement and intraoral adjustments of fixed or removable prosthetic appliances; or [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] F. Administration of local anesthesia, parenteral or inhalation sedation or general anesthesia. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 93 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 93
32 §93. Immunity
Status: in_force

Any person, health care facility or other emergency services organization acting in good faith is immune from civil liability to the licensee or applicant for licensure for the following actions: [PL 1991, c. 588, §24 (AMD).]

1. Report; information. Making any report or other information available to Maine Emergency Medical Services under this chapter; and [PL 1991, c. 588, §24 (AMD).]

2. Assisting. Assisting Maine Emergency Medical Services in carrying out any of its duties. [PL 1991, c. 588, §24 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4691 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-B / Section 4691
32 §4691. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings. [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]

1. Affiliated person. "Affiliated person" means a person who: A. Directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, a seller; [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).] B. Directly or indirectly owns, controls or holds with power to vote, 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of a seller; or [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).] C. Has, in common with a seller, one or more partners, officers, directors, trustees, branch managers or other persons occupying similar status or performing similar functions. [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).] [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]

2. Business day. "Business day" means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or the following holidays: New Year's Day; Washington's Birthday; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Indigenous Peoples Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving and Christmas. [PL 2019, c. 59, §4 (AMD).]

3. Business opportunity. "Business opportunity" means: A. The sale, lease or distribution of any services, products, equipment, supplies, goods or commodities, including plants used for cultivation and animals used for breeding, that are sold, leased or distributed by the seller or an affiliated person to the purchaser for the purpose of enabling the purchaser to start a business, for which the purchaser is required to pay an amount that exceeds $250 either as a single payment or in multiple payments during any consecutive 6-month period and in which the seller represents that: (1) The seller or an affiliated person will provide locations or assist the purchaser in finding locations for the use or operation of vending machines, racks, display cases or other similar devices or currency-operated amusement machines or devices, on premises neither owned nor leased by the purchaser or seller; (2) The seller or an affiliated person will purchase any or all products made, produced, fabricated, grown, bred or modified by the purchaser using in whole or in part, the supplies, services or chattels sold to the purchaser; (3) The seller guarantees that the purchaser will derive income from the business opportunity that exceeds the price paid for the business opportunity; (4) If the purchaser is unsatisfied with the business opportunity, the seller will refund all or part of the price paid for the business opportunity, or repurchase any of the products, equipment, supplies or chattels supplied by the seller; or (5) The seller or an affiliated person will provide a sales program or marketing program except that this subsection does not apply to a marketing program provided in conjunction with the licensing of a federally registered trademark or service mark; and [PL 1991, c. 210, §1 (AMD).] B. "Business opportunity" does not include the sale of an ongoing business when the owner of that business sells and intends to sell only that one business opportunity; nor does it include the not-for-profit sale of sales demonstration equipment, materials or samples, for a total price of $500 or less. [PL 1985, c. 597, §1 (AMD).] [PL 1991, c. 210, §1 (AMD).]

4. Permanent place of business. "Permanent place of business" means any building or other permanently affixed structure, including a home residence, which is owned or held under a 12-month lease or rental agreement at the time business is commenced and is used in whole or in part for the purpose of engaging in sales or promotion of business opportunities. [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]

5. Purchaser. "Purchaser" means a person who purchases, leases or communicates with a seller concerning the purchase or lease of a business opportunity. [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]

6. Seller. "Seller" means a person who sells, leases or distributes or offers to sell, lease or distribute, advertises or undertakes any other act relating to the promotion of business opportunities. [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6182 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80-A / Section 6182
32 §6182. Suspension or revocation of registration
Status: in_force

1. Suspension or revocation. After notice and hearing, the administrator may suspend or revoke a debt management service provider's registration if the administrator finds that one of the conditions of subsection 2 is met. [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).]

2. Conditions for suspension or revocation. The following conditions are grounds for suspension or revocation of a registration: A. A fact or condition exists that, if it had existed at the time when the registrant applied for registration, would have been grounds for denying the application; [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).] B. The registrant knowingly violates a material provision of this chapter or rule or order validly adopted by the administrator under authority of this chapter; [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).] C. The registrant is insolvent; [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).] D. The registrant refuses to permit the administrator to make an examination authorized by this chapter; or [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).] E. The registrant fails to respond within a reasonable time and in an appropriate manner to communications from the administrator. [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3292 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3292
32 §3292. 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. This section may not be construed 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 for their 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, §11 (AMD).]