25 M.R.S. § 3502 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 9 / Chapter 401 / Section 3502
25 §3502. Custody and return of property believed to be abandoned, lost or stolen
Status: in_force

Such property believed to be abandoned, lost or stolen or otherwise illegally possessed, as is covered by this chapter, must be retained in custody by the chief of police or the principal official of the law enforcement agency, who shall make reasonable inquiry and efforts to identify and notify the owner or other person entitled to possession of the property and shall return the property after such person provides reasonable and satisfactory proof of that person's ownership or right to possession and reimburses the agency and others authorized to incur expenses by the agency for all reasonable expenses of such custody. If the owner of such property or any other person entitled to possession of the property has not been identified after at least 30 days from the initial date of custody of such property by a law enforcement agency, the principal official of such agency shall cause to be published, at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which such official has authority or in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the property was taken into custody in the case of a state law enforcement agency, a notice of the law enforcement agency's possession of such property and its inability to ascertain the owner of the property. Such notice must also contain a brief description of the property and a statement to the effect that, if the owner of such property or any other person entitled to possession of the property has not claimed such property within 5 months of the date of such published notice, such property will be surrendered to the person who found it, if any, sold to the highest bidder at public auction, donated to a nonprofit organization or charity or disposed of as waste. [PL 2011, c. 267, §1 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2914 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 351 / Section 2914
25 §2914. Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education Fund
Status: in_force

1. Fund established. The Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund. The commissioner may use this fund only to support the activities of officers in the drug and alcohol resistance education program in the Department of Public Safety. [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).]

2. Revenue sources. The commissioner may accept court mandated and private contributions intended to be used for the purposes of the fund. [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).]

3. Budget. The commissioner shall submit a budget for each biennium pursuant to Title 5, sections 1663 and 1666 . [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2452-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 317 / Section 2452-A
25 §2452-A. Use of candles
Status: in_force

No regulation of the Commissioner of Public Safety shall prohibit the use of candles by any officials of religious or fraternal orders during the course of a religious or fraternal service, which service occurs on the property of said church or fraternal order, provided the said use of candles is properly supervised. [PL 1971, c. 592, §35 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 1668 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 198 / Section 1668
25 §1668. The conference -- Article III
Status: in_force

1. New England State Police Administrators' Conference. There is established the "New England State Police Administrators' Conference", in this chapter called the "conference", to be composed of the administrative head of the state police department of each party state. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

2. Alternates. If authorized by the laws of the applicable party state, the administrative head of the state police department of a party state may provide for the discharge of the duties of office and the performance of the functions of office on the conference, for periods that may not exceed 15 days, by an alternate. An alternate is not entitled to serve unless notification of the alternate's identity and appointment has been given to the conference in a form as required by the conference. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §47 (COR).]

3. Selection of alternates. An alternate serving pursuant to subsection 2 shall be selected only from among the officers and employees of the state police department, the head of which such alternate is to represent. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

4. Vote. The members of the conference shall be entitled to one vote each. No action of the conference shall be binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the total number of votes on the conference are cast in favor thereof. Action of the conference shall be only at a meeting at which a majority of the members of the conference, or their alternates, are present. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

5. Seal. The conference shall have a seal. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

6. Officers. The conference shall elect annually from among its members a chair, who is not eligible for a 2nd term immediately following a term served, a vice-chair and a treasurer. The conference shall appoint an executive secretary and fix the duties and compensation for that office. The executive secretary serves at the pleasure of the conference and together with the treasurer must be bonded in an amount determined by the conference. The executive secretary also serves as general secretary of the conference. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §48 (COR).]

7. Personnel. Irrespective of the civil service, personnel or other merit system laws of any of the party states, the executive secretary, subject to the direction of the conference, shall appoint, remove or discharge such personnel as may be necessary for the performance of the conference functions and shall fix the duties and compensation of such personnel. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

8. Employee benefits. The conference may establish and maintain independently or in conjunction with any one or more of the party states, a suitable retirement system for its full-time employees. Employees of the conference shall be eligible for social security coverage in respect of old age and survivor's insurance, provided that the conference takes such steps as may be necessary pursuant to the laws of the United States, to participate in such program of insurance as a governmental agency or unit. The conference may establish and maintain or participate in such additional programs of employee benefits as may be appropriate. Employment by the conference of a retired officer or employee of a party state shall not affect the pension or other retirement-connected benefits paid to such officer or employee by a party state. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

9. Utilization of services. The conference may borrow, accept or contract for the services of personnel from any party state, the United States, or any subdivision or agency of the aforementioned governments, or from any agency of 2 or more of the party states or their subdivisions. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

10. Acceptance of aid. The conference may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact any and all donations, grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, conditional or otherwise, from any state, the United States or any other governmental agency, or from any person, firm or corporation and may receive, utilize and dispose of the same. The conference shall publish in its annual report the terms, conditions, character and amount of any resources accepted by it pursuant hereto together with the identity of the donor. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

11. Facilities. The conference may establish and maintain such facilities as may be necessary for the transacting of its business. The conference may acquire, hold and convey real and personal property and any interest therein. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

12. Bylaws. The conference shall adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business and shall have the power to amend and rescind these bylaws. The conference shall publish its bylaws in convenient form and shall file a copy thereof and a copy of any amendment thereto, with the appropriate agency or officer in each of the party states. The bylaws shall provide for appropriate notice to the conference members of all conference meetings. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

13. Annual report. The conference annually shall make to the governor and legislature of each party state a report covering the activities of the conference for the preceding year, and embodying such recommendations as may have been issued by the conference. The conference may make such additional reports as it may deem desirable. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2221 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 260 / Section 2221
25 §2221. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]

1. Blue Alert. "Blue Alert" means a notice provided under this chapter to the public through certain state agencies and the media. [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]

2. Blue Alert Program. "Blue Alert Program" means the statewide alert program regarding killed, injured or missing law enforcement officers developed and implemented under this chapter. [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]

3. Department. "Department" means the Department of Public Safety. [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]

4. Law enforcement officer. "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in section 3701, subsection 3 . [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]

5. Media. "Media" means print, radio, Internet-based communication systems or other methods of communicating information to the public. [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2933 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 352 / Section 2933
25 §2933. Local exchange carrier and originating service provider participation
Status: in_force

1. Implementation of 9-1-1 by local exchange carrier. Each local exchange carrier offering service over the public switched telephone network, in accordance with rules and procedures adopted by the Public Utilities Commission, shall implement the 9-1-1 system and provide the universal emergency telephone number 9-1-1 for use by the public in seeking emergency services assistance through the 9-1-1 system. [PL 2025, c. 167, §35 (AMD).]

2. Required information for 9-1-1 database. Each originating service provider shall provide to the bureau or its designee the automatic number identification, automatic location identification and any other information required to establish and maintain the 9-1-1 database and services in accordance with the rules adopted by the Public Utilities Commission. [PL 2025, c. 167, §35 (AMD).]

3. Coordination of 9-1-1 service; coordinator. Each originating service provider within the State shall coordinate all implementation, operation and maintenance directly relating to 9-1-1 through the bureau and shall designate a primary contact person, who may delegate the authority to one or more other persons, to coordinate with and provide all relevant information to the bureau to carry out the purposes of the chapter. [PL 2025, c. 167, §35 (AMD).]

4. Penalties. The Public Utilities Commission, in an adjudicatory proceeding, may impose the following administrative penalties for a violation by a local exchange carrier or an originating service provider of subsection 1 or 2 or any rules adopted by the Public Utilities Commission implementing subsection 1 or 2 : A. An administrative penalty of up to $1,000 for each day of the violation; and [PL 2001, c. 53, §2 (NEW).] B. In extraordinary cases, as determined by the Public Utilities Commission, revocation of the commission's authorization of the originating service provider's authority to provide service in this State. [PL 2025, c. 167, §35 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 167, §35 (AMD).]

Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2003, c. 505, §6 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2935 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 352 / Section 2935
25 §2935. 9-1-1 access-only service
Status: in_force

1. Provision of 9-1-1 access-only service. It is the policy of this State that 9‑1‑1 be broadly available where it is economically and technologically practical. The Public Utilities Commission shall, by rule, establish requirements for the provision of 9‑1‑1 access-only service, including, but not limited to, the circumstances in which 9‑1‑1 access-only service is and is not required and which telephone service providers are and are not subject to the requirements. [PL 2025, c. 167, §37 (AMD).]

2. Rulemaking. The Public Utilities Commission shall 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. 167, §37 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2956 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 353 / Section 2956
25 §2956. Authority of commissioner
Status: in_force

1. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt rules, practices and policies respecting the administration of the agency. The rules, practices and policies of the agency must be in conformity with state law and must accomplish the goal of an integrated drug enforcement effort. These rules, practices and policies may include: A. The qualifications, hiring, term of service and disciplinary standards for commanders, supervisors and agents; [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. A, §32 (RPR).] B. Protection as to financial and employment security for any law enforcement officer selected as any official of the agency with respect to the person's position with any municipal, county or state law enforcement policy or political subdivision; [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. A, §32 (RPR).] C. Standard operating procedures for the agency; [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. A, §32 (RPR).] D. Procurement procedures; or [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. A, §32 (RPR).] E. Procedures for dissemination of records. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. A, §32 (RPR).] [PL 2021, c. 36, §18 (AMD).]

2. Grants and property. The commissioner may accept grants and property decreed forfeit by any court of competent jurisdiction. [PL 1987, c. 411, §5 (NEW).]

3. Contracts or agreements. The commissioner may enter into contracts and agreements with municipal, county and state law enforcement agencies to accomplish the goal of the agency and carry out the rules, policies and practices of the agency. [PL 1991, c. 837, Pt. B, §14 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 841, §12 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2483 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 318 / Section 2483
25 §2483. Permits; requirements; fees
Status: in_force

A person may not install, construct or otherwise establish an aboveground flammable liquid storage facility or a retail motor fuel facility dispensing flammable liquids to the public without a permit. The commissioner shall issue a permit to a person who: [PL 2007, c. 182, §3 (AMD).]

1. Application. Submits to the commissioner a completed application form furnished by the commissioner accompanied by any required fees; and [PL 2007, c. 182, §3 (AMD).]

2. Construction plans; technical specifications. Submits with the application a complete set of construction plans and technical specifications showing the layout of the aboveground flammable liquid storage facility or retail motor fuel facility dispensing flammable liquids to the public, demonstrating compliance with all rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter. [PL 2007, c. 182, §3 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 3504 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 9 / Chapter 401 / Section 3504
25 §3504. Deposit of proceeds
Status: in_force

Proceeds of the sale of the property at public auction, less reimbursement to the law enforcement agency and others authorized of the reasonable expenses of custody, must be disposed of according to Title 33, chapter 45 . [PL 2019, c. 498, §16 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2485 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 318 / Section 2485
25 §2485. Violations
Status: in_force

A person who violates a provision of this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 or more than $500 may be adjudged for each offense. [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 6001 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 14 / Chapter 701 / Section 6001
25 §6001. Facial surveillance
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Another jurisdiction" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 3‑B . [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] B. "Bureau of Motor Vehicles" means the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] C. "Department" means a state, county or municipal government or a department, agency or subdivision thereof or any other entity identified in law as a public instrumentality, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] D. "Facial surveillance" means an automated or semi-automated process that assists in identifying or verifying an individual, or in capturing information about an individual, based on the physical characteristics of an individual's face. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] E. "Facial surveillance system" means any computer software or application that performs facial surveillance. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] F. "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as in section 3701, subsection 1 . [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] G. "Public employee" means a person employed by a department, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement officer. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] H. "Public official" means a person elected or appointed to a public office that is part of a department. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] I. "Serious crime" means: (1) A crime under the laws of this State that: (a) Is punishable by a term of imprisonment of one year or more; or (b) Is a Class D or Class E crime under the laws of this State that is a violation of Title 17‑A, chapter 9 , 11 , 12 , 13 or 35 ; Title 15, section 1092 , if the violation is based on a condition under Title 15, section 1026, subsection 3, paragraph A , subparagraph (5) or (8); or Title 19‑A, section 4011 ; or (2) A crime under the laws of another jurisdiction that: (a) Has, as an element, the use of a firearm or other dangerous weapon against a person; (b) Is elementally substantially similar to a crime under subparagraph (1); or (c) Is punishable by a term of imprisonment of one year or more. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).]

2. Use of facial surveillance by department, public employee or public official. The following provisions govern the use of facial surveillance systems and facial surveillance data by a department or by a public employee or public official in the performance of their official duties. A. Except as provided in paragraphs B and D , a department, public employee or public official may not: (1) Obtain, retain, possess, access, request or use a facial surveillance system or information derived from a search of a facial surveillance system; (2) Enter into an agreement with a 3rd party for the purpose of obtaining, retaining, possessing, accessing or using, by or on behalf of a department, public employee or public official, a facial surveillance system or information derived from a search of a facial surveillance system; or (3) Issue a permit or enter into any other agreement that authorizes a 3rd party to obtain, retain, possess, access or use a facial surveillance system or information derived from a search of a facial surveillance system. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A , a department, public employee or public official may request a search of a facial surveillance system as provided in paragraph C and may obtain, retain, possess, access or use the results of a search of a facial surveillance system, as provided in paragraph C , for the purposes of: (1) Investigating a serious crime, when there is probable cause to believe that an unidentified individual in an image has committed the serious crime; (2) Assisting in the identification of a person who is deceased or believed to be deceased; (3) Assisting in the identification of a missing or endangered person; or (4) Performing a duty authorized under paragraph D , subparagraph (1), if the Bureau of Motor Vehicles or a public employee or public official of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles makes the request for the search of the facial surveillance system. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] C. The following provisions apply when a department, public employee or public official requests a search of a facial surveillance system under paragraph B , subparagraph (1), (2) or (3). (1) A request for a search of the facial surveillance system within the State must be made to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. (2) Except as provided in subparagraph (3), a request for a search of the facial surveillance system of a state agency that issues government credentials in another jurisdiction or the Federal Bureau of Investigation must be made to the State Police unless there is an emergency posing an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury. If an emergency exists under this subparagraph, the department, public employee or public official may request the search directly from a state agency that issues government credentials in another jurisdiction or the Federal Bureau of Investigation and shall file a report of the request with the State Police as soon as practicable. (3) The Bureau of Motor Vehicles may request a search of a facial surveillance system from a state agency that issues government credentials in another jurisdiction or the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purposes of fraud prevention or investigation. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] D. Nothing in paragraph A prohibits a department, public employee or public official from: (1) Obtaining, maintaining or using a facial surveillance system or the results of a search of a facial surveillance system within the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in accordance with Title 29‑A, section 1401, subsection 9 or for the purposes of fraud prevention or investigation; (2) Using facial surveillance technology that analyzes the eye's iris in a regional jail or county jail; (3) Using evidence that has been generated from a search of a facial surveillance system that is related to an investigation of a specific crime; (4) Obtaining or possessing for evidentiary purposes an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a cellular telephone, tablet or computer, that performs facial surveillance for the sole purpose of user authentication; (5) Using social media or communications software or applications for communicating with the public as long as such use does not include the affirmative use of facial surveillance; (6) Using automated redaction software as long as such software is not capable of performing facial surveillance; (7) Performing duties required by the National Child Search Assistance Act of 1990, 34 United States Code, Sections 41307 and 41308 (2021); or (8) Using facial surveillance on an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a cellular telephone, tablet or computer, owned by the public employee or public official for that person's personal use for the sole purpose of user authentication of that person. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] E. Facial surveillance data does not, without other evidence, establish probable cause justifying arrest, search or seizure. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] F. The State Police and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles shall maintain logs that track all requests for searches of facial surveillance systems received and performed pursuant to paragraph C . De-identified logs containing the date of the search request, the name of the public employee or public official who made the request and the name of the department for which the employee or official works, the databases searched, the statutory offense under investigation and the race and sex of the person under investigation are public records for the purpose of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1 . The provisions of Title 16, chapter 9 do not apply to records created or maintained pursuant to this paragraph. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).]

3. Enforcement. The following provisions apply to a violation of this section by a department or a public employee or public official acting in the performance of their official duties. A. Facial surveillance data collected or derived in violation of this section: (1) Must be considered unlawfully obtained and, except as otherwise provided by law, must be deleted upon discovery; and (2) Is inadmissible in evidence in any proceeding in or before any public official, department, regulatory body or authority. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] B. A person injured or aggrieved by a violation of this section may bring an action in a court in this State against the department, public employee or public official having possession, custody or control of facial surveillance data in violation of this section and may seek injunctive or declaratory relief or a writ of mandamus. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] C. A public employee or public official who, in the performance of their official duties, violates this section may be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, retraining, suspension or termination, subject to the requirements of due process and of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] D. Nothing in this subsection limits the rights under state or federal law of a person injured or aggrieved by a violation of this section. [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 394, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 4501 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 12 / Chapter 551 / Section 4501
25 §4501. Regulation of unmanned aerial vehicles
Status: in_force

1. Findings. The Legislature finds that evolving technology regarding unmanned aerial vehicles presents a potential economic driver for the State, an opportunity for research and development and a very real benefit for security, for search and rescue efforts and for disaster prevention and relief, as well as a tool for the investigation of serious crimes, but the technology also presents a potential threat to the privacy of citizens of this State if used by law enforcement in the conduct of criminal investigations without appropriate guidelines and supervision. [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).]

2. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as in section 3701, subsection 1 . [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] B. "Unmanned aerial vehicle" means an aircraft operated without a physical human presence within or on the aircraft that, in the manner in which the aircraft is used or the manner in which it is equipped, is capable of performing audio or visual surveillance. [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).]

3. Acquisition of unmanned aerial vehicles. The acquisition of an unmanned aerial vehicle by a law enforcement agency must be approved by the governing body of the governmental unit overseeing the law enforcement agency seeking to make such an acquisition or, in the case of a state agency, by the commissioner of that agency. [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).]

4. Law enforcement agency operation of unmanned aerial vehicles. A law enforcement agency's operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle must fully comply with all Federal Aviation Administration requirements and guidelines, including the acquisition of a certificate of authorization or waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration. Additionally, a law enforcement agency's use of an unmanned aerial vehicle is governed by the following provisions. A. A law enforcement agency may not use an unmanned aerial vehicle before adopting standards that meet, at a minimum, the standards set forth in subsection 5 . [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] B. Except as permitted by a recognized exception to the requirement for a warrant under the Constitution of Maine or the United States Constitution, a law enforcement agency may not use an unmanned aerial vehicle for criminal investigations without a warrant. [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] C. Notwithstanding paragraph A , a law enforcement agency may use an unmanned aerial vehicle for the purpose of a search and rescue operation when the law enforcement agency determines that use of an unmanned aerial vehicle is necessary to alleviate an immediate danger to any person or for training exercises related to such uses. [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] D. Notwithstanding paragraph A , a law enforcement agency may use an unmanned aerial vehicle for purposes other than the investigation of crime, including, but not limited to, aerial photography for the assessment of accidents, forest fires and other fire scenes, flood stages and storm damage. [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] E. In no case may a weaponized unmanned aerial vehicle be used or its use facilitated by a state or local law enforcement agency in this State. [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] F. A law enforcement agency may not use an unmanned aerial vehicle to conduct surveillance of private citizens peacefully exercising their constitutional rights of free speech and assembly. [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] G. Notwithstanding paragraph A , a law enforcement agency may use an unmanned aerial vehicle for an emergency use approved by the chief administrative officer of the agency or the Governor. [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).]

5. Minimum standards for law enforcement. The Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, shall establish minimum standards for written policies and protocols for use of unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement agencies. The standards must include at a minimum: A. Training and certification requirements for a person operating an unmanned aerial vehicle; [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] B. Requirements for prior authorization for the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle by the chief administrative officer of the law enforcement agency seeking to use such a vehicle; [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] C. Approval by the Attorney General or chief prosecuting attorney for the appropriate jurisdiction for the deployment of an unmanned aerial vehicle for criminal investigation purposes; [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] D. Restrictions on the use of night vision technology, high-powered zoom lenses, video analytics, facial recognition technology, thermal imaging and other such enhancement technology; [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] E. Procedures to minimize the inadvertent audio or visual recording of private spaces of 3rd parties who are not under investigation; [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] F. Procedures for destroying any unnecessary audio or visual recordings without further duplication or dissemination; [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] G. Recommended minimum altitudes and speeds at which an unmanned aerial vehicle may be flown in order to minimize the invasion of privacy of 3rd parties who are not under investigation; [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] H. Methods to minimize the number of unmanned aerial vehicles deployed at any one time in any one area or at any one event; [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] I. Procedures to avoid hazards to persons and property on land and in the air due to the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles; [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] J. Methods for tracking and recording the flight of each unmanned aerial vehicle; [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] K. Requirements for regular statistical reporting of all uses of unmanned aerial vehicles, including the purposes, the results and the duration of such uses, to the appropriate governmental bodies; and [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] L. Accountability of a law enforcement agency for any mistake in deployment or misuse of an unmanned aerial vehicle, including sanctions as provided in section 2803‑C or section 2806‑A , as applicable. [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).]

6. Data collection. On or before July 1, 2016 and July 1st of each subsequent year, the Commissioner of Public Safety shall submit to the Legislature a report containing the number of instances in which an unmanned aerial vehicle has been deployed by any law enforcement agency in the State with summary descriptions of the number of deployments for investigative purposes, the general nature of those investigations and the number of search warrants sought and the number of search warrants obtained for the deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles. [PL 2015, c. 307, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2927-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 352 / Section 2927-A
25 §2927-A. 9-1-1 funding
Status: in_force

1. Funding. The activities authorized under this chapter are funded through: A. The statewide 9-1-1 surcharge under subsection 2 levied on: (1) Each residential and business telephone exchange line, including private branch exchange lines and Centrex lines; (2) Semipublic coin and public access lines; (3) Customers of interconnected voice over Internet protocol service; and (4) Customers of cellular or wireless telecommunications service that is not a prepaid wireless telecommunications service. A surcharge may not be levied under this subparagraph with respect to customers of cellular or wireless telecommunications service that is supported by federal universal service support funds pursuant to 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 54; and [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] B. The statewide prepaid wireless telecommunications service 9-1-1 surcharge under subsection 3 levied on prepaid wireless telecommunications service customers. A surcharge may not be levied under this paragraph with respect to prepaid wireless telecommunications service supported by federal universal service support funds pursuant to 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 54, except that a surcharge may be levied under this paragraph on transactions in which the customer directly purchases optional services that are not supported by federal universal service support funds. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).]

2. Statewide 9-1-1 surcharge. The statewide 9-1-1 surcharge is governed by this subsection. A. The Public Utilities Commission shall establish the statewide 9-1-1 surcharge, except that the statewide 9-1-1 surcharge may not exceed 35¢ per month per line or number. The commission shall establish the statewide 9‑1‑1 surcharge by rule or through other commission proceedings. The statewide 9-1-1 surcharge may not be imposed on more than 25 lines or numbers per customer billing account. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] B. The statewide 9-1-1 surcharge must be collected from the customer according to subsection 1, paragraph A on a monthly basis by each local exchange telephone utility, cellular or wireless telecommunications service provider and interconnected voice over Internet protocol service provider and be shown separately as a statewide 9-1-1 surcharge on the customer's bill, when practicable. In circumstances in which separately showing the statewide 9-1-1 surcharge on a customer's bill is not practicable, the local exchange telephone utility, cellular or wireless telecommunications service provider or interconnected voice over Internet protocol service provider must make the information regarding the amount of the 9-1-1 surcharge available to the customer in another manner. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] C. The place of residence of cellular or wireless telecommunications service customers who are not prepaid wireless telecommunications service customers must be determined according to the sourcing rules for mobile telecommunications services as set forth in Title 36, section 2556. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).]

3. Statewide prepaid wireless telecommunications service 9-1-1 surcharge. The statewide prepaid wireless telecommunications service 9-1-1 surcharge, referred to in this subsection as "the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge," is governed by this subsection. The Public Utilities Commission shall establish the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge, except that the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge may not exceed 35¢ per retail transaction. The commission shall establish the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge by rule or through other commission proceedings. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).]

4. 9-1-1 funding obligation; limitation. The statewide 9-1-1 surcharge imposed by subsection 2 and the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge imposed by subsection 3 are the only 9-1-1 funding obligations imposed with respect to telecommunications service in this State, and another tax, fee, surcharge or other charge may not be imposed by this State, a political subdivision of this State or an intergovernmental agency for funding 9-1-1 purposes on any telecommunications service with respect to the sale, purchase, use or provision of that telecommunications service. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).]

5. Surcharge remittance. Each local exchange telephone utility, cellular or wireless telecommunications service provider and interconnected voice over Internet protocol service provider shall remit the statewide 9-1-1 surcharge revenues collected from customers pursuant to subsection 1 on a monthly basis and within one month of the month collected, except that a utility or provider whose average monthly surcharge remittance payment for the prior calendar year is less than $5,000 shall remit the 9-1-1 surcharge revenues on a quarterly basis, to the Treasurer of State for deposit in a separate account known as and referred to in this section as "the 9-1-1 fund." Each telephone utility or service provider required to remit statewide 9-1-1 surcharge revenues shall provide, on a form approved by the bureau, supporting data, including, but not limited to, the following: A. The calculation used to arrive at the surcharge remittance amount; [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] B. The calculation used to arrive at the uncollectible amount of surcharge; [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] C. The total surcharge; [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] D. The month and year or the quarter and year for which a surcharge is remitted; [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] E. The legal name and telephone number of the telephone utility or service provider and, if applicable, the parent company name, address and telephone number; and [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] F. The name and telephone number of the person who prepared the form. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] Prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharges collected by sellers must be remitted to the State Tax Assessor in accordance with Title 35‑A, section 7104‑C . [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).]

6. Expenditure of funds. All costs incurred by the bureau under this subsection must be paid from the 9-1-1 fund. A. The bureau may use the revenues in the 9-1-1 fund to: (1) Fund staff; (2) Defray the costs associated with the implementation, operation and management of 9-1-1, including the deployment of 9-1-1 service using emerging communications technologies, including, but not limited to, Internet protocol enabled services, that are capable of connecting users to public safety answering points; and (3) Defray the costs, including necessary staffing costs, of the Emergency Medical Services' Board in implementing the requirements of Title 32, section 85‑A through the transfer of funds to the Other Special Revenue Funds, Emergency Medical Services account within the Department of Public Safety. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] B. The bureau shall use the revenues in the 9-1-1 fund to: (1) Provide free training courses for emergency medical dispatchers, as defined in Title 32, section 85‑A, subsection 1, paragraph D , to assist public safety answering points in meeting the requirements of Title 32, section 85‑A ; (2) Provide each public safety answering point a sufficient number of approved Emergency Medical Dispatch Priority Reference System documents in printed or electronic format, as determined by the bureau pursuant to Title 32, section 85‑A ; (3) Provide public safety answering points dispatcher training consistent with the protocols, necessary software and printed support materials to assist public safety answering points in the adoption and implementation of standardized dispatch protocols for answering fire 9-1-1 calls; (4) Provide quality assurance training and software to assist public safety answering points in ensuring compliance with the standardized dispatch protocols for answering fire 9-1-1 calls; (5) Provide, subject to available funds not to exceed $1,000,000 per biennium, grants for nonrecurring costs to: (a) Dispatch centers associated with the consolidation of the dispatch centers into public safety answering points; (b) Consolidate 2 or more public safety answering points and dispatch centers into a new regional public safety answering point and dispatch center; or (c) Transfer a public safety answering point and all of its dispatch services to another existing public safety answering point; and (6) Contract with one or more 3rd‑party vendors to provide quality assurance review in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to subsection 11 and Title 32, section 85‑A, subsection 2 related to the provision of emergency medical dispatch services and answering fire 9-1-1 calls by public safety answering points. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).]

7. Unexpended funds; interest. The amount of the 9-1-1 fund not expended by the end of the fiscal year may not lapse but must be carried forward to be expended for the purposes specified in this chapter in succeeding fiscal years. The Treasurer of State shall credit all interest on fund balances to the 9-1-1 fund. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).]

8. Legislative annual report. The bureau shall include in the Public Utilities Commission's annual report pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 120, subsection 7 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters: A. The bureau's planned expenditures for the year and use of funds for the previous year; [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] B. The statewide 9-1-1 surcharge collected under this section; [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] C. The bureau's recommended statewide 9-1-1 surcharge for the coming year; [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] D. The bureau's recommendations for amending existing and enacting new laws to improve the 9‑1‑1 system; and [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] E. The performance of each of the public safety answering points in the State during the previous calendar year, including the results of the bureau's quality assurance program audits under section 2926, subsection 1‑A and any recommendations of the bureau relating to the emergency dispatching standards, practices and procedures of public safety answering points. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).]

9. Committee recommendations; budget. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters shall make recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs regarding all expenditures from the 9-1-1 fund. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).]

10. Violations. A telephone utility, a cellular or wireless telecommunications service provider, including a prepaid wireless telephone service provider, or an interconnected voice over Internet protocol service provider subject to this section that intentionally and knowingly fails to remit the statewide 9-1-1 surcharge revenues collected under this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged for each day that payment is not made after the due date. [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).]

11. Rules. The Public Utilities Commission shall adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section. Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 167, §24 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1676 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 198 / Section 1676
25 §1676. Retirement coverage
Status: in_force

The employees of the New England State Police Administrators' Conference may, upon the concluding of an agreement for coverage with the State Retirement System, be eligible for and covered by such system. Any such agreement shall provide, as nearly as may be, for the same ratio of employee contribution to total contribution as pertains for members of the State Retirement System generally. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

The State Retirement System shall not conclude a retirement agreement pursuant to Article III, subsection 8 , of the compact if the New England State Police Administrators' Conference has in force a retirement agreement with any other party state. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1701 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 199 / Section 1701
25 §1701. Compact adopted
Status: in_force

The National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact, referred to in this chapter as the "compact," is adopted and entered into with all jurisdictions legally joining in the compact in the form substantially as set forth in this chapter. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1343 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1343
25 §1343. Absent without leave (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1343)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1343)
25 M.R.S. § 2391 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 315 / Section 2391
25 §2391. Election of fire ward; duties and compensation
Status: in_force

Each municipality not having an organized fire department, at its annual meeting, shall elect at least one fire ward, who shall be a fire inspector. Such fire inspectors shall perform the duties set forth in sections 2392 to 2395 . If more than one fire ward is elected by any municipality, one of said fire wards shall be designated as fire inspector of said municipality, and the other fire wards shall, under the direction of the fire inspector, assist in performing the duties imposed upon said fire inspector by said sections. In towns and cities having an organized fire department, the chief of such fire department shall perform the duties of fire inspector. Fire inspectors so elected or designated shall receive reasonable compensation for their services, to be determined by the municipality. [PL 1973, c. 632, §1 (RPR).]

When for any reason the office of fire ward is vacant or the fire ward is incapacitated and there is no organized fire department, the municipal officers may appoint a fire ward to serve until the next ensuing election of officers. [PL 1973, c. 632, §1 (RPR).]
25 M.R.S. § 2464 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 317 / Section 2464
25 §2464. Smoke detectors
Status: in_force

1. Definition. "Smoke detector" means a device that, when activated by the presence of smoke, provides an alarm suitable to warn the occupants within the individual dwelling unit in which it is attached and that has been listed for use by a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory. [PL 1997, c. 728, §27 (AMD).]

2. Smoke detectors required. [PL 2009, c. 551, §1 (RP).]

2-A. Smoke detectors required. The owner shall properly install, or cause to be properly installed, in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements at the time of installation, smoke detectors in: A. A single-family dwelling the construction of which is completed after January 1, 1982; [PL 2009, c. 551, §2 (NEW).] B. Each unit in a building of multifamily occupancy; [PL 2009, c. 551, §2 (NEW).] C. An addition to or restoration of an existing single-family dwelling that adds at least one bedroom to the dwelling and the construction of which is completed after September 19, 1985; and [PL 2009, c. 551, §2 (NEW).] D. A conversion of a building to a single-family dwelling completed after September 19, 1985. [PL 2009, c. 551, §2 (NEW).] A smoke detector installed or replaced, after the effective date of this subsection, within 20 feet of a kitchen or of a bathroom containing a tub or shower must be a photoelectric-type smoke detector except that ionization detectors are permitted within the bedrooms even if the bedroom is within 20 feet of a kitchen or bathroom containing a tub or shower. [PL 2009, c. 551, §2 (NEW).]

3. Multiapartment buildings. In multiapartment buildings more than 3 stories in height, approved smoke detectors must also be installed in each corridor and hallway on each floor. [PL 1997, c. 728, §28 (AMD).]

4. Regulations. [PL 1997, c. 728, §29 (RP).]

4-A. Rules. The Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, shall adopt rules pertaining to smoke detectors. The rules adopted must include, but not be limited to, standards for approved smoke detectors and all requirements of use, maintenance and installation. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 2001, c. 475, §1 (NEW).]

5. Penalties. A person who violates this section is guilty of a civil violation and is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $500 for each violation. The court may waive any penalty or cost against any violator upon satisfactory proof that the violation was corrected within 10 days of the issuance of a complaint. [PL 1997, c. 728, §30 (AMD).]

6. Liability. Nothing in this section gives rise to any action against an owner required to comply with subsection 2‑A or subsection 9, paragraph A if the owner has conducted an inspection of the required smoke detectors immediately after installation and has reinspected the smoke detectors prior to occupancy by each new tenant, unless the owner has been given at least 24 hours' actual notice of a defect or failure of the smoke detector to operate properly and has failed to take action to correct the defect or failure. [PL 2009, c. 551, §3 (AMD).]

7. Noninterference. A person may not knowingly interfere with or make inoperative any smoke detector required by this section, except that the owner or the agent of an owner of a building may temporarily disconnect a detector in a dwelling unit or common area only for construction or rehabilitation activities when such activities are likely to activate the detector or make it inactive. The detector must be immediately reconnected at the cessation of construction or rehabilitation activities each day, regardless of the intent to return to construction or rehabilitation activities on succeeding days. [PL 1991, c. 260 (NEW).]

8. Smoke alarms for persons with disabilities. Upon the request of a deaf or hard-of-hearing occupant, the owner of the dwelling unit shall provide an approved smoke alarm suitable to warn the occupant within the dwelling unit. If the owner does not provide a suitable smoke alarm, the occupant may purchase, install and maintain a suitable smoke detector, or arrange for proper installation and maintenance of a suitable smoke detector, and may deduct the actual costs from the rent for the dwelling unit. An occupant or tenant may not be charged, evicted or penalized in any way for failure to pay the actual cost deducted from the rent for the dwelling unit. [PL 1997, c. 95, §2 (NEW).]

9. Rental units. In a unit occupied under the terms of a rental agreement or under a month-to-month tenancy: A. At the time of each occupancy, the landlord shall provide smoke detectors if they are not already present. The smoke detectors must be in working condition. After notification, in writing, of any deficiencies by the tenant, the landlord shall repair or replace the smoke detectors. If the landlord did not know and had not been notified of the need to repair or replace a smoke detector, the landlord's failure to repair or replace the smoke detector may not be considered as evidence of negligence in a subsequent civil action arising from death, property loss or personal injury; [PL 2009, c. 551, §4 (AMD).] B. The tenant shall keep the smoke detectors in working condition by keeping charged batteries in the smoke detectors, by testing the smoke detectors periodically and by refraining from disabling the smoke detectors; and [PL 2009, c. 551, §4 (AMD).] C. The landlord may install 10-year sealed tamper-resistant battery-powered smoke detectors if the unit is a single-family dwelling. [PL 2009, c. 551, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 551, §4 (AMD).]

10. Transfer of dwelling. A person who, after October 31, 2009, acquires by sale or exchange a single-family dwelling or a multiapartment building shall install smoke detectors in the acquired dwelling within 30 days of acquisition or occupancy of the dwelling, whichever is later, if smoke detectors are not already present, and shall certify at the closing of the transaction that the purchaser will make the proper installation. This certification must be signed and dated by the purchaser. The smoke detectors must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements at the time of installation. The smoke detectors must be powered by the electrical service in the building or by battery. A person may not have a claim for relief against a property owner, a property purchaser, an authorized agent of a property owner or purchaser, a person in possession of real property, a closing agent or a lender for any damages resulting from the operation, maintenance or effectiveness of a smoke detector. Violation of this subsection does not create a defect in title. [PL 2009, c. 551, §5 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2448-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 317 / Section 2448-A
25 §2448-A. Municipal review of development
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Public Safety, referred to in this section as "the commissioner," may register municipalities for authority to issue permits required by section 2448 under the following conditions. For purposes of this section, "municipal reviewing authority" has the same meaning as defined in Title 30‑A, section 4366, subsection 7 . [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).]

1. Projects. A municipality registered pursuant to this section may review projects of public buildings as described in section 2448 . [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. J, §1 (AMD).]

2. Registration. The commissioner shall register municipalities to grant permits for projects under subsection 1 if the commissioner finds that the municipality meets all of the following criteria. A. A municipal building official has been appointed pursuant to section 2351‑A . [PL 2011, c. 94, §3 (AMD).] B. The municipality has an employee that is certified as a plan reviewer by the National Fire Protection Association. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).] C. The municipality has adopted by reference the fire codes adopted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal pursuant to sections 2452 and 2465 . [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).] D. The municipality has adequate resources to administer and enforce the provisions of the fire codes under paragraph C . [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).] E. The procedures for public hearing and notification have been established including: (1) Notice to the commissioner upon receipt of an application, including a description of the project; (2) Notice of issuance and denial to the applicant and commissioner, including the reason for denial; (3) Public notification of the application and any hearings; and (4) Procedures for public hearing. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).] F. The procedures for appeal of local decisions by aggrieved parties are defined. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).] G. A registration form, provided by the commissioner, has been completed and submitted by the municipality, demonstrating compliance with the criteria under this subsection. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).] H. The municipality is currently enforcing the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).] The Department of Public Safety shall publish on its publicly accessible website a list of those municipalities that are registered pursuant to this subsection. [PL 2011, c. 94, §3 (AMD).]

3. Current requirements. A municipality registered under this section shall ensure that its municipal regulations continue to meet the criteria listed in subsection 2 . A. The commissioner shall immediately notify a registered municipality of new or amended rules. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).] B. A municipality shall adopt amendments to its municipal regulations within one calendar year of the effective date of new or amended rules adopted by the Department of Public Safety. Within 45 days of the adoption of the amended municipal regulations, the municipality shall submit the amendments for approval by the commissioner. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).]

4. Suspension of registration. If the commissioner finds that a municipality no longer meets the criteria under subsection 2 , or is not adequately implementing those requirements, the commissioner may suspend the registration under subsection 2 and shall immediately notify the municipality. The notice must contain findings of fact and conclusions of law. If the registration is suspended, the commissioner shall provide the municipality with the necessary procedures to come into compliance with this section. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).]

5. Central list of pending projects. The commissioner shall maintain and make available a list of projects that are pending municipal review under this section. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).]

6. Technical assistance. The commissioner may provide technical assistance to municipalities upon request for projects reviewed under this section. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).]

7. Application review process. Upon determination by the municipal reviewing authority that an application for a permit or permit amendment under this section is complete for processing, the municipal reviewing authority shall submit to the commissioner within 14 days of that determination a copy of the project application. A. [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. J, §2 (RP).] B. [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. J, §2 (RP).] [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. J, §2 (RPR).]

8. Record of review and basis for decision. [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. J, §3 (RP).]

9. State jurisdiction. The Department of Public Safety shall review projects and exercise jurisdiction for a registered municipality if: A. The municipal reviewing authority in which the project is located petitions the commissioner in writing; or [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).] B. The proposed project is located in more than one municipality. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).]

10. Joint enforcement. A permit or permit amendment issued by a municipal reviewing authority may be enforced by either the commissioner or the municipality that issued the permit or permit amendment. [PL 2009, c. 364, §2 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2804-M — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2804-M
25 §2804-M. Probation and parole officer basic training and certification
Status: in_force

1. Training and certification required. Beginning July 1, 2025, as a condition to the continued employment of a person hired as a probation and parole officer, that person shall successfully complete, within the first 12 months of employment, a basic training course approved by the board and meet the certification standards established by the board pursuant to section 2803‑A, subsection 5‑C . Thereafter, as a condition to continued employment as a probation and parole officer, the officer shall satisfactorily maintain the basic certification. The board, under extenuating and emergency circumstances in individual cases, may extend the 12-month period for not more than 180 days. The board, in individual cases, may waive basic training requirements when the facts indicate that an equivalent course has been successfully completed in another state or federal jurisdiction. [PL 2023, c. 525, §5 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2923-B — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 352 / Section 2923-B
25 §2923-B. Notice of service discontinuation
Status: in_force

1. Notice. A public safety answering point shall provide notice to the bureau prior to discontinuing service to a municipality, plantation, county or unorganized territory. A public safety answering point may not provide the notice under this subsection less than one year prior to the date that the public safety answering point discontinues service, unless the bureau finds reasonable grounds to authorize a shorter period of time for the notification. If appropriate, the bureau shall notify the department of the notice of discontinuing service received by the bureau from a public safety answering point. [PL 2025, c. 167, §16 (AMD).]

2. Penalty. A public safety answering point that violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $50 may be adjudged for each day that the notice provided prior to the discontinuance of service to the municipality by the public safety answering point is less than one year. The maximum fine under this subsection is $18,250. [PL 2023, c. 186, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2463-B — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 317 / Section 2463-B
25 §2463-B. Fire protection in accessory dwelling units
Status: in_force

Fire suppression sprinklers are not required for an accessory dwelling unit unless the accessory dwelling unit is within or attached to a structure of more than 2 dwelling units, including accessory dwelling units. As used in this section, "accessory dwelling unit" has the same meaning as in Title 30‑A, section 4301, subsection 1‑C . [PL 2025, c. 385, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2056 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 255 / Section 2056
25 §2056. Local ordinances
Status: in_force

This chapter shall supersede any local, municipal or county ordinance or parts thereof relating to the subject matter. [PL 1973, c. 237 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1707 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 199 / Section 1707
25 §1707. Establishment of compact council
Status: in_force

1. Compact council. There is established a compact council that has the authority to promulgate rules and procedures governing the use of the III system for noncriminal justice purposes, not to conflict with FBI administration of the III system for criminal justice purposes. The council is located for administrative purposes within the FBI and continues in existence as long as this compact remains in effect. The council shall hold its first meeting as soon as practicable after the effective date of this compact. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

2. Membership. The council is comprised of 15 members, each of whom must be appointed by the Attorney General, as follows: A. Nine members, each of whom shall serve a 2-year term and who must be selected from among the compact officers of party states based on the recommendation of the compact officers of all party states, except that in the absence of the requisite number of compact officers available to serve, the chief administrators of the criminal history record repositories of nonparty states are eligible to serve on an interim basis; [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] B. Two at-large members, nominated by the Director of the FBI, each of whom shall serve a 3-year term and: (1) One of whom must be a representative of the criminal justice agencies of the Federal Government and may not be an employee of the FBI; and (2) One of whom must be a representative of the noncriminal justice agencies of the Federal Government; [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] C. Two at-large members, nominated by the chair of the council once the chair is elected pursuant to subsection 3 , each of whom shall serve a 3-year term and: (1) One of whom must be a representative of state or local criminal justice agencies; and (2) One of whom must be a representative of state or local noncriminal justice agencies; [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] D. One member who serves a 3-year term and who is simultaneously a member of the FBI's advisory policy board on criminal justice information services, nominated by the membership of that policy board; and [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] E. One member, nominated by the Director of the FBI, who serves a 3-year term and who is an employee of the FBI. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

3. Chair. From its membership, the council shall elect a chair and a vice-chair, who shall serve as chair in the absence of the chair, of the council. Both the chair and vice-chair of the council: A. Must be compact officers, unless there is no compact officer on the council who is willing to serve, in which case the chair may be an at-large member; and [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] B. Serve 2-year terms and may be reelected to only one additional 2-year term. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

4. Meetings. The council shall meet at least once each year at the call of the chair. Each meeting of the council must be open to the public. The council shall provide prior public notice in the Federal Register of each meeting of the council, including the matters to be addressed at the meeting. A majority of the council or any committee of the council constitutes a quorum of the council or of a committee, respectively, for the conduct of business. A lesser number may meet to hold hearings, take testimony or conduct any business not requiring a vote. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

5. Rules. The council shall make available for public inspection and copying at the council office within the FBI and shall publish in the Federal Register any rules, procedures or standards established by the council. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

6. FBI assistance. The council may request from the FBI reports, studies, statistics or other information or materials that the council determines to be necessary to enable the council to perform its duties under this compact. The FBI, to the extent authorized by law, may provide assistance or information upon a request. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

7. Committees. The chair may establish committees as necessary to carry out this compact and may prescribe the committees' membership, responsibilities and duration. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1667 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 198 / Section 1667
25 §1667. Entry into force and withdrawal -- Article II
Status: in_force

1. Force and effect. This compact shall enter into force when enacted into law by any 3 of the States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Thereafter, this compact shall become effective as to any other of the aforementioned states upon its enactment thereof. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

2. Withdrawal. Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until one year after the governor of the withdrawing state has given notice in writing of the withdrawal to the governors of all other party states. No withdrawal shall affect any liability already incurred by or chargeable to a party state prior to the time of such withdrawal, and any records, files or information obtained by officers or employees of a withdrawing state shall continue to be kept, used and disposed of only in such manner as is consistent with this compact and any rules or regulations pursuant thereto. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2494 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 318-A / Section 2494
25 §2494. Education program
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall establish an education program for the public and state agencies regarding expired marine flares pursuant to this section. [PL 2021, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]

1. Education campaign. The Department of Public Safety shall engage in an education campaign to inform the public and personnel of the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Marine Resources and other potentially interested entities about the expired marine flare collection and disposal programs under this chapter, the dangers expired marine flares pose to public health and the dangers expired marine flares that are improperly disposed of pose to the environment and to the safety of persons and property. [PL 2021, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]

2. Department websites. The Department of Public Safety shall maintain a publicly accessible website supporting the education campaign under subsection 1 and serving as an information resource regarding expired marine flares and their proper disposal pursuant to this chapter. The Department of Public Safety, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Marine Resources shall coordinate to update their publications and publicly accessible websites that are suited for the purpose with information regarding the collection and disposal of expired marine flares pursuant to this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]

3. Printed materials. Materials published by a state agency and intended for those who fish commercially or for recreational boaters must, in printings that occur on or after the effective date of this subsection, include information about environmental and safety concerns related to improper disposal and storage of expired marine flares. The expired marine flare collection and disposal programs established pursuant to this chapter must be described in these print materials, including contact information for the Department of Public Safety's expired marine flare collection and disposal programs. [PL 2021, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]

4. State agency notification. The commissioner shall notify other state agencies or entities as the commissioner determines appropriate about the expired marine flare collection and disposal programs under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1353 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1353
25 §1353. Sentinels (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1353)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1353)
25 M.R.S. § 2401 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 315 / Section 2401
25 §2401. Violations
Status: in_force

Any municipal fire inspector or any insurance company neglecting or refusing to perform any duty required by this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100 for each offense. [PL 1973, c. 632, §9 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 1340 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1340
25 §1340. Included offenses (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1340)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1340)
25 M.R.S. § 2003 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 252 / Section 2003
25 §2003. Permits to carry concealed handguns
Status: in_force

1. Criteria for issuing permit. The issuing authority shall, upon written application, issue a permit to carry concealed handguns to an applicant over whom it has issuing authority and who has demonstrated good moral character and who meets the following requirements: A. Is 18 years of age or older; [PL 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW).] B. Is not disqualified to possess a firearm pursuant to Title 15, section 393 , is not disqualified as a permit holder under that same section and is not disqualified to possess a firearm based on federal law as a result of a criminal conviction; [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).] C. [PL 1993, c. 368, §4 (RP).] D. Submits an application that contains the following: (1) Full name; (2) Full current address and addresses for the prior 5 years; (3) The date and place of birth, height, weight, color of eyes, color of hair, sex and race; (4) A record of previous issuances of, refusals to issue and revocations of a permit to carry concealed firearms, handguns or other concealed weapons by any issuing authority in the State or any other jurisdiction. The record of previous refusals alone does not constitute cause for refusal and the record of previous revocations alone constitutes cause for refusal only as provided in section 2005 ; and (5) Answers to the following questions: (a) Are you less than 18 years of age? (b) Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in this State for a crime under the laws of this State that is punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year or more? (c) Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in any federal court for a crime under the laws of the United States that is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year? (d) Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in another state for a crime that, under the laws of that state, is punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year? (e) If your answer to the question in division (d) is "yes," is that charged crime classified under the laws of that state as a misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment of 2 years or less? (f) Is there a formal charging instrument pending against you in another state for a crime punishable in that state by a term of imprisonment of 2 years or less and classified by that state as a misdemeanor, but that is substantially similar to a crime that under the laws of this State is punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year or more? (g) Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you under the laws of the United States, this State or any other state or the Passamaquoddy Tribe or Penobscot Nation in a proceeding in which the prosecuting authority has pleaded that you committed the crime with the use of a firearm against a person or with the use of a dangerous weapon as defined in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 9, paragraph A ? (h) Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in this or any other jurisdiction for a juvenile offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a crime described in division (b), (c), (d) or (f) and involves bodily injury or threatened bodily injury against another person? (i) Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in this or any other jurisdiction for a juvenile offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a crime described in division (g)? (j) Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in this or any other jurisdiction for a juvenile offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a crime described in division (b), (c), (d) or (f), but does not involve bodily injury or threatened bodily injury against another person? (k) Have you ever been convicted of committing or found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disease or defect of committing a crime described in division (b), (c), (f) or (g)? (l) Have you ever been convicted of committing or found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disease or defect of committing a crime described in division (d)? (m) If your answer to the question in division (l) is "yes," was that crime classified under the laws of that state as a misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment of 2 years or less? (n) Have you ever been adjudicated as having committed a juvenile offense described in division (h) or (i)? (o) Have you ever been adjudicated as having committed a juvenile offense described in division (j)? (p) Are you currently subject to an order of a Maine court or an order of a court of the United States or another state, territory, commonwealth or tribe that restrains you from harassing, stalking or threatening your intimate partner, as defined in 18 United States Code, Section 921(a), or a child of your intimate partner, or from engaging in other conduct that would place your intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to that intimate partner or the child? (q) Are you a fugitive from justice? (r) Are you a drug user or a person with substance use disorder? (s) Do you have a mental disorder that causes you to be potentially dangerous to yourself or others? (t) Do you currently have a guardian or conservator who was appointed for you under Title 18‑C, Article 5, Part 3 or 4? (u) Have you been dishonorably discharged from the military forces within the past 5 years? (v) Are you an illegal alien? (w) Have you been convicted in a Maine court of a violation of Title 17‑A, section 1057 within the past 5 years? (x) Have you been adjudicated in a Maine court within the past 5 years as having committed a juvenile offense involving conduct that, if committed by an adult, would be a violation of Title 17‑A, section 1057 ? (y) To your knowledge, have you been the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency within the past 5 years regarding the alleged abuse by you of family or household members? (z) Have you been convicted in any jurisdiction within the past 5 years of 3 or more crimes punishable by a term of imprisonment of less than one year or of crimes classified under the laws of a state as a misdemeanor and punishable by a term of imprisonment of 2 years or less? (aa) Have you been adjudicated in any jurisdiction within the past 5 years to have committed 3 or more juvenile offenses described in division (o)? (bb) To your knowledge, have you engaged within the past 5 years in reckless or negligent conduct that has been the subject of an investigation by a governmental entity? (cc) Have you been convicted in a Maine court within the past 5 years of any Title 17‑A, chapter 45 drug crime? (dd) Have you been adjudicated in a Maine court within the past 5 years as having committed a juvenile offense involving conduct that, if committed by an adult, would have been a violation of Title 17‑A, chapter 45 ? (ee) Have you been adjudged in a Maine court to have committed the civil violation of possession of a useable amount of cannabis, butyl nitrite or isobutyl nitrite in violation of Title 22, section 2383 within the past 5 years? (ff) Have you been adjudicated in a Maine court within the past 5 years as having committed the juvenile crime defined in Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1, paragraph B of possession of a useable amount of cannabis, as provided in Title 22, section 2383 ; and [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §79 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §102 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] E. Does the following: (1) At the request of the issuing authority, takes whatever action is required by law to allow the issuing authority to obtain from the Department of Health and Human Services, limited to records of patient committals to Riverview Psychiatric Center and Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center, the courts, law enforcement agencies and the military information relevant to the following: (a) The ascertainment of whether the information supplied on the application or any documents made a part of the application is true and correct; (b) The ascertainment of whether each of the additional requirements of this section has been met; and (c) Section 2005 ; (2) If a photograph is an integral part of the permit to carry concealed handguns adopted by an issuing authority, submits to being photographed for that purpose; (3) If it becomes necessary to resolve any questions as to identity, submits to having fingerprints taken by the issuing authority; (4) Submits an application fee along with the written application to the proper issuing authority pursuant to the following schedule: (a) For a resident of a municipality or unorganized territory, $50 for an original application and $35 for a renewal, except that a person who paid $60 for a concealed firearms permit or renewal during 1991 or 1992 is entitled to a credit toward renewal fees in an amount equal to $30 for a person who paid $60 for an original application and $45 for a person who paid $60 for a permit renewal. The credit is valid until fully utilized; and (b) For a nonresident, $80 for an original or renewal application; and (5) Demonstrates to the issuing authority a knowledge of handgun safety. The applicant may fully satisfy this requirement by submitting to the issuing authority, through documentation in accordance with this subparagraph, proof that the applicant has within 5 years prior to the date of application completed a course that included handgun safety offered by or under the supervision of a federal, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency or a firearms instructor certified by a private firearms association recognized as knowledgeable in matters of handgun safety by the issuing authority or by the state in which the course was taken. A course completion certificate or other document, or a photocopy, is sufficient if it recites or otherwise demonstrates that the course meets all of the requirements of this subparagraph. As an alternative way of fully satisfying this requirement, an applicant may personally demonstrate knowledge of handgun safety to an issuing authority, if the issuing authority is willing to evaluate an applicant's personal demonstration of such knowledge. The issuing authority is not required to offer this 2nd option. The demonstration of knowledge of handgun safety to the issuing authority may not be required of any applicant who holds a valid state permit to carry a concealed firearm as of April 15, 1990 or of any applicant who was or is in any of the Armed Forces of the United States and has received at least basic firearms training. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. VVV, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. VVV, §1 (AMD).]

2. Complete application; certification by applicant. The requirements set out in subsection 1 , constitute a complete application. By affixing the applicant's signature to the application, the applicant certifies the following: A. That the statements the applicant makes in the application and any documents the applicant makes a part of the application are true and correct; [PL 1993, c. 524, §9 (AMD).] A-1. That the applicant understands that an affirmative answer to the question in subsection 1, paragraph D , subparagraph (5), division (l) or (o) is cause for refusal unless the applicant is nonetheless authorized to possess a firearm under Title 15, section 393 ; [PL 2003, c. 341, §5 (AMD).] A-2. That the applicant understands that an affirmative answer to subsection 1, paragraph D , subparagraph (5), division (p) is cause for refusal if the order of the court meets the preconditions contained in Title 15, section 393, subsection 1, paragraph D . If the order of the court does not meet the preconditions, the conduct underlying the order may be used by the issuing authority, along with other information, in judging good moral character under subsection 4 ; [PL 2003, c. 341, §6 (NEW).] B. That the applicant understands that an affirmative answer to one or more of the questions in subsection 1, paragraph D , subparagraph (5), divisions (a), (k), (n) or (q) to (x) is cause for refusal; [PL 2003, c. 341, §7 (AMD).] B-1. That the applicant understands that an affirmative answer to one or more of the questions in subsection 1, paragraph D , subparagraph (5), divisions (b) to (j), (m), (y), (z) or (aa) to (ff) is used by the issuing authority, along with other information, in judging good moral character under subsection 4 ; and [PL 2003, c. 341, §8 (AMD).] C. That the applicant understands any false statements made in the application or in any document made a part of the application may result in prosecution as provided in section 2004 . [PL 1993, c. 524, §9 (AMD).] [PL 2003, c. 341, §§5-8 (AMD).]

3. Copy of laws furnished to applicant. A copy of this chapter and the definitions from other chapters that are used in this chapter must be provided to every applicant. [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]

3-A. Model forms. The Attorney General shall develop model forms for the following: A. An application for a resident permit to carry concealed handguns; [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).] B. An application for a nonresident permit to carry concealed handguns; [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).] C. A resident permit to carry concealed handguns of which a photograph is an integral part; [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).] D. A resident permit to carry concealed handguns of which a photograph is not an integral part; [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).] E. A nonresident permit to carry concealed handguns; and [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).] F. Authority to release information to the issuing authority for the purpose of evaluating information supplied on the application. [PL 1989, c. 917, §12 (NEW).] Each issuing authority shall utilize only the model forms. [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]

4. Good moral character. The issuing authority in judging good moral character shall make its determination in writing based solely upon information recorded by governmental entities within 5 years of receipt of the application, including, but not limited to, the following matters: A. Information of record relative to incidents of abuse by the applicant of family or household members, provided pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4114, subsection 1 ; [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §53 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).] B. Information of record relative to 3 or more convictions of the applicant for crimes punishable by less than one year imprisonment or one or more adjudications of the applicant for juvenile offenses involving conduct that, if committed by an adult, is punishable by less than one year imprisonment; [PL 1989, c. 924, §14 (AMD).] C. Information of record indicating that the applicant has engaged in reckless or negligent conduct; or [PL 1989, c. 924, §14 (AMD).] D. Information of record indicating that the applicant has been convicted of or adjudicated as having committed a violation of Title 17‑A, chapter 45 or Title 22, section 2383 , or adjudicated as having committed a juvenile crime that is a violation of Title 22, section 2383 or a juvenile crime that would be defined as a criminal violation under Title 17‑A, chapter 45 if committed by an adult. [PL 1989, c. 924, §15 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §53 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

5. Access to confidential records. Notwithstanding that certain records retained by governmental entities are by law made confidential, the records pertaining to patient committals to Riverview Psychiatric Center and Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center, and records compiled pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4114, subsection 1 , that are necessary to the issuing authority's determination of the applicant's good moral character and compliance with the additional requirements of this section and of section 2005 must, at the request of the issuing authority, be made available for inspection by and dissemination to the issuing authority. [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §54 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

6. Unorganized territory. [PL 1993, c. 524, §10 (RP).]

7. Nonresident. [PL 1993, c. 524, §11 (RP).]

8. Term of permit. All concealed handgun permits are valid for 4 years from the date of issue, unless sooner revoked for cause by the issuing authority. If a permit renewal is issued before the expiration date of the permit being renewed or within 6 months of the expiration date of the permit being renewed, the permit renewal is valid for 4 years from the expiration date of the permit being renewed. [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]

9. Information contained in permit. Each permit to carry concealed handguns issued must contain the following: The name, address and physical description of the permit holder; the holder's signature; the date of issuance; and the date of expiration. A permit to carry concealed handguns may additionally contain a photograph of the permit holder if the issuing authority makes a photograph an integral part of the permit to carry concealed handguns. [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]

10. Validity of permit throughout the State. Permits issued authorize the person to carry those concealed handguns throughout the State. [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]

11. Permit to be in permit holder's immediate possession. Every permit holder, including a nonresident who holds a permit issued by the nonresident's state of residence, shall have the holder's permit in the holder's immediate possession at all times when carrying a concealed handgun and shall display the same on demand of any law enforcement officer. A person charged with violating this subsection may not be adjudicated as having committed a civil violation if that person produces in court the concealed handgun permit that was valid at the time of the issuance of a summons to court or, if the holder exhibits the permit to a law enforcement officer designated by the summonsing officer not later than 24 hours before the time set for the court appearance, a complaint may not be issued. [PL 2015, c. 144, §2 (AMD).]

12. Permit for a resident of 5 or more years to be issued or denied within 30 days; permit for a nonresident and resident of less than 5 years to be issued or denied within 60 days. The issuing authority, as defined in this chapter, shall issue or deny, and reply in writing as to the reason for any denial, within 30 days of the application date in the case of a resident of 5 or more years and within 60 days of the application date in the case of a nonresident or in the case of a resident of less than 5 years. If the issuing authority does not issue or deny a request for a permit renewal within the time limits specified in this subsection, the validity of the expired permit is extended until the issuing authority issues or denies the renewal. [PL 1991, c. 865, §3 (AMD).]

13. Fee waiver. An issuing authority may waive the permit fee for a permit issued to a law enforcement officer certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. [PL 1991, c. 865, §4 (NEW).]

14. Lapsed permit. A person may apply for renewal of a permit at the permit renewal rate at any time within 6 months after expiration of a permit. A person who applies for a permit more than 6 months after the expiration date of the permit last issued to that person must submit an original application and pay the original application fee. [PL 1991, c. 865, §5 (NEW).]

15. Duty of issuing authority; application fees. The application fees submitted by the applicant as required by subsection 1, paragraph E , subparagraph (4) are subject to the following. A. If the issuing authority is other than the Chief of the State Police, $40 of the fee for an original application and $30 of the fee for a renewal must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. VVV, §2 (AMD).] B. If the Chief of the State Police is the issuing authority as the designee of a municipality under section 2002‑A , the application fee must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. VVV, §2 (AMD).] C. If the Chief of the State Police is the issuing authority because the applicant is a resident of an unorganized territory, a nonresident or an applicant under subsection 18 , the application fee must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. VVV, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. VVV, §2 (AMD).]

16. Application fee; use. The application fee submitted by the applicant as required by subsection 1, paragraph E , subparagraph (4) covers the cost of processing the application by the issuing authority and the cost of the permit to carry concealed handguns issued by the issuing authority. [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]

17. Waiver of law enforcement agency record and background check fees. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a law enforcement agency may not charge an issuing authority a fee in association with the law enforcement agency's conducting a concealed handgun permit applicant record check or background check for the issuing authority. [PL 2011, c. 298, §7 (NEW).]

18. Certain persons on active duty in United States Armed Forces. A person on active duty in the United States Armed Forces who qualifies as a resident of the State under the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services rules and is otherwise qualified to be issued a permit under this section is eligible for a permit under this section issued by the Chief of the State Police upon payment of the application fee for a resident specified in subsection 1, paragraph E , subparagraph (4), division (a). [PL 2015, c. 123, §2 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1304 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1304
25 §1304. Fraudulent discharge (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1304)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1304)
25 M.R.S. § 3506 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 9 / Chapter 401 / Section 3506
25 §3506. Damages occasioned by acts or omissions
Status: in_force

No person shall be responsible for subsequent damages to another occasioned by an act or omission in compliance with this chapter. [PL 1975, c. 558 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1323 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1323
25 §1323. Members of court-martial (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1323)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1323)
25 M.R.S. § 2005-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 252 / Section 2005-A
25 §2005-A. Suspension of permit upon refusal
Status: in_force

1. Immediate suspension. If the permit holder is required by law to submit to chemical testing for the presence of intoxicating liquor or drugs pursuant to Title 17‑A, section 1057 or for conduct that occurs while the permit holder is in possession of a loaded firearm, and the permit holder refuses to submit to the required testing, the permit to carry a concealed handgun issued to that person is immediately suspended and must be surrendered at that time by the permit holder to the law enforcement officer. [PL 2011, c. 298, §10 (AMD).]

2. Notice to issuing authority. The law enforcement officer who has probable cause to require chemical testing shall promptly notify the issuing authority, in writing, of the permit holder's refusal and shall return the surrendered permit to the issuing authority. [PL 1989, c. 917, §16 (NEW).]

3. Suspension in effect during pendency. The suspension remains in effect until the entry of judgment if charges are filed of violating Title 17‑A, section 1057 or of operating a motor vehicle, snowmobile, ATV or watercraft under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, unless it is determined by the court in which the criminal charge or civil violation is pending, or by the Secretary of State if a hearing is held pursuant to Title 29‑A, section 2521 or 2523 , that the law enforcement officer did not have probable cause to require the permit holder to submit to chemical testing. [PL 2021, c. 608, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]

4. Suspension terminated. If the permit holder is acquitted of the criminal charges to which the refusal pertains, if the charges are dismissed by the State or by the court or if a determination of no probable cause is made, the suspension is terminated and the court or the State shall promptly notify the issuing authority in writing. Upon receipt of the written notice the issuing authority shall return the permit. [PL 1989, c. 917, §16 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2804-C — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2804-C
25 §2804-C. Basic law enforcement training; core curriculum requirements
Status: in_force

1. Required. As a condition to the continued employment of any person as a full-time law enforcement officer by a municipality, a county, the State or any other nonfederal employer, that person must successfully complete, within the first 12 months of initial full-time employment, the basic training course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy approved by the board. If a person's failure to comply with this requirement was a result of that person's failure to satisfy any of the admission standards applicable to the basic training course and that person is subsequently employed as a full-time law enforcement officer within 12 months of termination of the initial employment by a municipality, a county, the State or any other nonfederal employer, the person must have satisfied all the admission standards established by the board prior to the time of hire. As a condition of continued employment as a full-time law enforcement officer, the officer must satisfactorily maintain the basic certification by completing the recertification requirements prescribed by the board. The board, under extenuating and emergency circumstances in individual cases, may extend the 12-month period for not more than 180 days. The board also, in individual cases, may waive the basic training requirement when the facts indicate that an equivalent course has been successfully completed. [PL 2013, c. 147, §29 (AMD).]

2. Core curriculum requirements. [PL 1993, c. 744, §6 (RP).]

2-A. Probationary employment period. Upon being hired, a law enforcement officer shall complete an employment probationary period that lasts for at least one year after graduation from the academy or the date the board waives the basic training requirement. [PL 1993, c. 744, §6 (NEW).]

2-B. Training regarding people who are homeless. The board shall include in the basic law enforcement training program a block of instruction aimed specifically at reducing barriers to reporting crimes against people who are homeless and dealing with the unique challenges posed by cases that involve victims or witnesses who are homeless. [PL 2005, c. 393, §1 (NEW).]

2-C. Receipt of firearms; training; procedure; liability. The Maine Criminal Justice Academy shall provide training for municipal, county and state law enforcement officers regarding the proper handling, storage, safekeeping and return of firearms and firearm accessories received pursuant to a court order under Title 19‑A, section 4108, subsection 3 or Title 19‑A, section 4110, subsection 4 . Such training must include education concerning the prohibitions on the purchase or possession of a firearm when a protection order has been obtained and communication with parties to protection orders concerning such prohibitions. In developing materials for training in domestic violence issues, the Maine Criminal Justice Academy may consult with a statewide organization involved in advocacy for victims of domestic violence and with an organization having statewide membership representing the interests of firearms owners. A law enforcement officer who receives custody of a firearm pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4108, subsection 3 or Title 19‑A, section 4110, subsection 4 shall exercise reasonable care to avoid loss, damage or reduction in value of the firearm and may not permanently mark the firearm or fire the firearm unless there is reasonable suspicion that the firearm has been used in the commission of a crime. Any liability for damage or reduction in value to such a firearm is governed by Title 14, chapter 741 . [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §57 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

2-D. Training regarding people who have mental illness and the involuntary commitment process. The board shall include in the basic law enforcement training program a block of instruction aimed specifically at the clinical, safety and procedural components of the involuntary commitment process, including the provision of a uniform checklist that includes reference to Title 34‑B, section 1207, subsection 7 for law enforcement officers to use in order to effectively describe the seriousness of a case to a mental health professional. [PL 2009, c. 451, §6 (NEW).]

2-E. Receipt of certain dangerous weapons; training; procedure; liability. Beginning in 2020, the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board of Trustees shall require training as part of its mandated training schedule for municipal, county and state law enforcement officers regarding the process for extreme risk protection orders and the proper handling, storage, safekeeping and return of dangerous weapons received pursuant to an endorsement or court order under Title 34‑B, section 3862‑A or 3873‑A . The training must include education concerning the prohibitions on the purchase, control or possession of dangerous weapons. A law enforcement officer who receives custody of a dangerous weapon pursuant to Title 34‑B, section 3862‑A or 3873‑A shall exercise reasonable care to avoid loss, damage or reduction in value of the weapon and may not permanently mark or fire the weapon unless there is reasonable suspicion that the weapon has been used in the commission of a crime. Any liability for damage or reduction in value to such a weapon is governed by Title 14, chapter 741 . [PL 2023, c. 675, §8 (AMD).] Revisor's Note: (Subsection 2-E as enacted by PL 2019, c. 410, §3 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 25, SECTION 2804-C, SUBSECTION 2-F)

2-F. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 25, §2804-C, sub-§2-E) Training regarding bias-based profiling. The board shall include in the basic law enforcement training program a block of instruction aimed specifically at the prohibition of bias-based profiling that prohibits stops, detentions, searches or asset seizures and forfeitures efforts based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, socioeconomic status, age, national origin or ancestry by members of a law enforcement agency, that provides that individuals may be stopped or detained only when legal authority exists to do so and that provides that members of a law enforcement agency must base their enforcement actions solely on an individual's conduct and behavior or specific suspect information. [PL 2019, c. 410, §3 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §27 (RAL).]

2-G. Training regarding confidential attorney-client communications. Beginning January 1, 2024, the board shall include in the basic law enforcement training program a block of instruction on the confidentiality of attorney‑client communications, including the processes that law enforcement agencies use to protect and ensure the confidentiality of attorney‑client communications and the processes that law enforcement agencies follow in the event that there is a breach of attorney‑client confidentiality. [PL 2023, c. 394, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]

3. Certification. The board shall certify each person who meets the core curriculum training requirements. [PL 2013, c. 147, §31 (AMD).]

4. Courses. The board shall: A. Provide a training course, the successful completion of which meets the basic training requirements; [PL 1993, c. 744, §6 (NEW).] B. Provide a structured residential program that balances the goals of professional policing with public services emphasis; and [PL 2005, c. 331, §22 (AMD).] C. Incorporate a community policing philosophy in its training program. [PL 2005, c. 331, §22 (AMD).] D. [PL 2005, c. 331, §23 (RP).] [PL 2005, c. 331, §§22, 23 (AMD).]

5. Application to currently certified law enforcement officers. This section does not apply to any law enforcement officer certified as meeting the law enforcement training requirements or to any full-time law enforcement officer employed by a state agency, including the University of Maine System, as of July 1, 1990 or to any person employed as a full-time law enforcement officer by a municipality on September 23, 1971 or by a county on July 1, 1972. [PL 2013, c. 147, §32 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2915 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 351 / Section 2915
25 §2915. Uniform forensic examination kit for evidence collection in alleged cases of sexual assault
Status: in_force

1. Development of uniform forensic examination kit. The Department of Public Safety shall determine by rule what constitutes a uniform standardized forensic examination kit for evidence collection in alleged cases of sexual assault. The rules must define the contents of the kit, instructions for administering the kit and a checklist that examiners must follow and enclose in the completed kit. [PL 2017, c. 156, §3 (AMD).]

2. Use of uniform forensic examination kit. A licensed hospital or licensed health care practitioner that conducts physical examinations of victims of sexual assault shall use the uniform standardized forensic examination kit developed by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to subsection 1 . A health care practitioner who conducts physical examinations of victims of sexual assault must be trained in the proper evidence collection procedures for conducting a forensic examination. Evidence collection results may not be excluded as evidence in any proceeding before any court of this State as a result of the examiner's failure to use the standardized evidence collection kit or as a result of the examiner's failure to be trained in the proper procedures for the collection of evidence required by this subsection. [PL 2025, c. 109, §4 (AMD).]

3. Furnishing of uniform forensic examination kit. The Department of Public Safety shall furnish the uniform forensic examination kits to licensed hospitals and licensed health care practitioners that perform forensic examinations of victims of sexual assault. [PL 2025, c. 109, §4 (AMD).]

3-A. "Sexual assault" defined. For the purposes of this section, "sexual assault" means any crime enumerated in Title 17‑A, chapter 11 . [PL 2017, c. 156, §3 (NEW).]

4. Rules. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2017, c. 156, §3 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2051 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 255 / Section 2051
25 §2051. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings. [PL 1973, c. 237 (NEW).]

1. Hazardous locations. "Hazardous locations" means those installations, glazed or to be glazed in commercial and public buildings, known as framed or unframed glass entrance doors; and those installations, glazed or to be glazed in residential buildings and other structures used as dwellings, commercial buildings and public buildings, known as sliding glass doors, storm doors, shower doors, bathtub enclosures and fixed glazed panels adjacent to entrance and exit doors which because of their location present a barrier in the normal path traveled by persons going into or out of these buildings, and because of their size and design may be mistaken as means of ingress or egress; and any other installation, glazed or to be glazed, wherein the use of other than safety glazing materials would constitute an unreasonable hazard as the Commissioner of Public Safety may determine after notice and hearings, whether or not the glazing in such doors, panels, enclosures and other installations is transparent. [PL 1973, c. 237 (NEW).]

2. Safety glazing material. "Safety glazing material" means any glazing material, such as tempered glass, laminated glass, wire glass or rigid plastic, which meets the test requirements of the then current ANSI Standard Z97.1 and such further requirements as may be adopted by the Department of Public Safety after notice and hearing and which are so constructed, treated or combined with other materials as to minimize the likelihood of cutting and piercing injuries resulting from human contact with the glazing material. [PL 1973, c. 656 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2246 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 261 / Section 2246
25 §2246. Termination and renewal motions
Status: in_force

1. Motion to terminate. A motion to terminate an extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to section 2244 is subject to the provisions of this subsection. A. The respondent may file a motion to terminate an extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to section 2244 or an order renewed under subsection 2 . A motion to terminate may not be filed more than once during the effective period of the order. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] B. The motion to terminate an extreme risk protection order and notice of a hearing on the motion must be served on the petitioner pursuant to section 2247 . [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] C. The court shall grant a motion to terminate an extreme risk protection order if it finds by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent no longer poses a significant danger of causing physical injury to the respondent or to another person by purchasing, possessing or receiving a dangerous weapon or by having or attempting to have custody or control of a dangerous weapon. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] D. An order on a motion to terminate an extreme risk protection order must state the reason for the denial or granting of the motion. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] E. The court shall provide forms to a party filing a motion to terminate an extreme risk protection order. The form provided by the court must be uniform throughout the State. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

2. Motion to renew. A motion to renew an extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to section 2244 is subject to the provisions of this subsection. A. A petitioner may file a motion to renew an extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to section 2244 or renewed pursuant to this subsection for an additional period of up to one year. The motion must be accompanied by an affidavit and must be filed not more than 30 days and not less than 14 days before the expiration date of the order. The motion and affidavit must comply with the requirements of section 2244, subsection 1 . [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] B. The court shall hold a hearing within 14 days after a motion to renew an extreme risk protection order under paragraph A is filed. Notice of the hearing must be served pursuant to section 2247 . The court may extend an extreme risk protection order at the time of expiration, upon motion of the petitioner, for additional time as the court determines necessary to hold a hearing on a motion to renew. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] C. The court may grant relief only after notice to the respondent and an opportunity for a hearing. The court may grant the motion and renew an extreme risk protection order for an additional period of up to one year if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the respondent continues to pose a significant danger of causing physical injury to the respondent or to another person by purchasing, possessing or receiving a dangerous weapon or by having or attempting to have custody or control of a dangerous weapon. An order on a motion to renew must comply with the requirements of section 2244, subsection 3 . [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] D. The court shall provide forms to a party filing a motion to renew an extreme risk protection order. The form provided by the court must be uniform throughout the State. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2901-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 351 / Section 2901-A
25 §2901-A. Duties of commissioner
Status: in_force

The commissioner is the chief executive officer of the Department of Public Safety and shall coordinate and supervise the activities and programs of the bureaus and agency that are part of the department; undertake comprehensive planning and analysis with respect to the functions and responsibilities of the department; develop and implement, whenever necessary, procedures and practices to promote economy and coordination within the department; and actively seek cooperation between the department and all other law enforcement officers and agencies in the State. From time to time, the commissioner shall recommend to the Governor and Legislature such changes in the laws relating to the organization, functions, services or procedures of the agency and bureaus of the department as the commissioner considers desirable. The commissioner shall prepare a budget for the department. [PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2448 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 317 / Section 2448
25 §2448. Construction permit; when required
Status: in_force

A property owner, agent or representative of the owner may not construct, alter or change the use of any structure to become a public building without first obtaining from the Commissioner of Public Safety or from a municipality designated pursuant to section 2448‑A a permit for that purpose. A request for a permit must be accompanied by a true copy of the plans and specifications for that construction, reconstruction or change of use. The commissioner shall issue a permit only if the plans comply with statutes and lawful rules adopted to reduce fire hazards. [PL 2009, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]

The term "public building" includes any building or structure constructed, operated or maintained for use by the general public, which includes, but is not limited to, all buildings or portions of buildings used for a schoolhouse, hospital, convalescent, nursing or boarding home to be licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services; theater or other place of public assembly, mercantile occupancy over 3,000 square feet, hotel, motel or business occupancy of 2 or more stories; or any building to be state-owned or state-operated. [PL 2009, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]

The term "true copy" means an accurate representation by dimensioned plans and specifications of the final construction documents. [PL 1983, c. 232, §1 (RPR).]
25 M.R.S. § 2482 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 318 / Section 2482
25 §2482. Rules
Status: in_force

1. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt rules, which are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A , for the storage, handling, dispensing and secure transportation of flammable liquids. [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]

2. Exceptions. The following exceptions apply. A. This section does not apply to the storage in underground tanks of flammable liquids and other hazardous substances that are regulated by the Department of Environmental Protection under Title 38 . [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).] B. This section does not apply to the storage or dispensing of propane and natural gas that is regulated by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation under Title 32 . [PL 2007, c. 182, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 182, §2 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2353-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 313 / Section 2353-A
25 §2353-A. Duty to inspect buildings under construction
Status: in_force

The building official shall inspect each building during the process of construction so far as may be necessary to see that all proper safeguards against the catching or spreading of fire are used, that the chimneys and flues are made safe and that proper cutoffs are placed between the timbers in the walls and floorings where fire would be likely to spread, and may give such directions in writing to the owner or contractor as the building official considers necessary concerning the construction of the building so as to render the building safe from the catching and spreading of fire. For a building official in a municipality that is enforcing the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code pursuant to Title 10, section 9724 , unless the municipality is enforcing that code by means of 3rd-party inspectors pursuant to section 2373, subsection 4 , the building official shall inspect each building during the process of construction for compliance with the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code adopted pursuant to Title 10, chapter 1103 . [PL 2011, c. 582, §4 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 3702-C — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 9 / Chapter 403 / Section 3702-C
25 §3702-C. Solicitation unlawful; exceptions
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this section, a law enforcement agency, law enforcement association, law enforcement officer or solicitation agent may not solicit property from the general public when the property or any part of that property in any way tangibly benefits, is intended to tangibly benefit or is represented to be for the tangible benefit of any law enforcement officer, law enforcement agency or law enforcement association. Any violation of this chapter constitutes a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. [PL 2007, c. 633, §4 (AMD).]

1. Limited solicitation. A law enforcement agency or association may solicit property from the general public, a law enforcement officer, a law enforcement agency or a law enforcement association for the tangible benefit of a law enforcement officer, or an immediate family member of a law enforcement officer, suffering from a catastrophic illness by hosting fund-raising events or by written solicitation. A law enforcement agency or association that conducts a limited solicitation under this subsection may, but is not required to, retain a designated public benefit corporation to participate in the fund-raising event. A. A law enforcement agency or association may host ticketed fund-raising events that are open to the public as long as the events are advertised only through public announcements. [PL 2017, c. 90, §1 (AMD).] B. A law enforcement agency or association may make general public solicitations for donations through public announcements or paid advertisements. Solicitations may not be sent directly to potential donors by mail or any other direct means. [PL 2017, c. 90, §1 (AMD).] Nothing in this subsection may be construed to allow a law enforcement agency or association to engage in door-to-door solicitation. [PL 2017, c. 90, §1 (AMD).]

2. Required notice. Any public solicitation or advertisement for a fund-raising event conducted under the limited exception in subsection 1 must contain a notice that clearly identifies the name and address of any designated public benefit corporation that has been retained to participate in the fund-raising event and the law enforcement officer or immediate family member for whom the solicitation is made. The notice must also specify that any questions about the solicitation may be directed to the Office of the Attorney General. A. If a public benefit corporation is retained to participate in the fund-raising event, a notice for a fund-raising event must read: "This event is sponsored by (insert name of law enforcement agency or association) for the sole benefit of (insert name and agency). All donations made pursuant to this solicitation must be sent to the designated public benefit corporation, which may not disclose the names of donors." [PL 2017, c. 90, §1 (AMD).] B. If a public benefit corporation is retained to participate in the fund-raising event, a notice for a public solicitation must read: "This solicitation is made by (insert name of law enforcement agency or association) for the sole benefit of (insert name and agency). All donations made pursuant to this solicitation must be sent to the designated public benefit corporation, which may not disclose the names of donors." [PL 2017, c. 90, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 90, §1 (AMD).]

3. Standardized written agreement. Prior to engaging in any solicitation activity under this section, a law enforcement agency or a law enforcement association and any designated public benefit corporation that is retained to participate in the fund-raising event must enter into a signed written agreement that specifies the obligations of each party. The Office of the Attorney General shall provide a standardized written agreement that must be used by the parties. [PL 2017, c. 90, §1 (AMD).]

4. No disclosure of donors. A designated public benefit corporation that engages in solicitation pursuant to this section may not disclose the names of any donors to any person, except to the Attorney General. [PL 2007, c. 633, §4 (NEW).]

5. Limited reimbursement. The law enforcement agency or law enforcement association may reimburse the designated public benefit corporation only for its advertising costs and may not otherwise pay the designated public benefit corporation for its services provided under this section. [PL 2007, c. 633, §4 (NEW).]

6. Registration and reporting. Each party to the written agreement pursuant to subsection 3 shall comply with all requirements for reporting to and registration with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation as a charitable organization, or as a charitable organization that is exempt from registration, pursuant to the Charitable Solicitations Act and shall comply with any other reporting and registration requirements related to the event or solicitation. [PL 2017, c. 90, §1 (AMD).]

7. Escrow account. All funds collected by any designated public benefit corporation under this section must be held in an escrow account pursuant to this subsection. A. The escrow account must be established by the designated public benefit corporation in a bank or trust company authorized to do business in this State within the meaning of Title 9‑B, section 131, subsection 2 . The funds deposited in the escrow account must be kept and maintained in an account separate from any other accounts. [PL 2007, c. 633, §4 (NEW).] B. Checks, drafts and money orders from donors may be made payable only to the bank or trust company described in paragraph A . [PL 2007, c. 633, §4 (NEW).] C. Funds deposited in the escrow account are not subject to any liens or charges by the escrow agent or judgments, garnishments or creditor's claims against the designated public benefit corporation or beneficiary. [PL 2007, c. 633, §4 (NEW).] D. The funds may be paid only to the beneficiary, or to the heirs of the beneficiary if the beneficiary dies, and must be paid within 30 days of the conclusion of the event or written solicitation. [PL 2007, c. 633, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 90, §1 (AMD).]

8. Accounting. Upon request, any designated public benefit corporation that is retained to participate in a fund-raising event shall provide an accounting of the funds received from the event or written solicitation and any documents related to the fund-raising event or solicitation, including the names of the donors, to the Attorney General. The Attorney General may enforce application of funds given or appropriated to public charities and prevent breaches of trust in their administration, pursuant to Title 5, section 194, subsection 2 . [PL 2017, c. 90, §1 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2249 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 261 / Section 2249
25 §2249. Enforcement and entering of orders
Status: in_force

1. Law enforcement officers and agencies. Law enforcement officers are authorized to enforce orders issued pursuant to this chapter. A law enforcement agency shall adopt a written policy on the enforcement of this chapter and the handling of extreme risk protection orders. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

2. Failure to comply with order. A person who knowingly violates an extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to section 2244 or renewed pursuant to section 2246 or an emergency extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to section 2245 is subject to sanctions for contempt pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 66 and prosecution pursuant to state law, including, but not limited to, Title 15, section 393 . [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

3. Notice to State Bureau of Identification; national background check. The court clerk shall forward a copy of an extreme risk protection order or emergency extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to this chapter the same day the order is issued to the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of Identification. Upon receipt of the copy of the order, the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State Bureau of Identification shall enter the order into the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, any other federal or state computer-based systems used by law enforcement agencies or others to identify prohibited purchasers of dangerous weapons and any computer-based criminal intelligence information system available in the State used by law enforcement agencies. The order must remain in each system for the duration of time it is in effect, and the law enforcement agency shall promptly remove expired or terminated orders. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

4. Penalty for submitting false information. A person who submits materially false information in support of or in opposition to a petition for an extreme risk protection order under this chapter, knowing that material information in the petition or the affidavit is false or that the petition or affidavit is submitted with the intent to harass, is guilty of a Class C crime. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

5. Warrantless arrest. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an arrest for criminal violation of an order issued pursuant to this chapter may be without warrant upon probable cause whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of a law enforcement officer. The law enforcement officer may verify, if necessary, the existence of the order, including by telephone or radio communication with a law enforcement agency with knowledge of the order. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2931 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 352 / Section 2931
25 §2931. Misuse of 9-1-1 system
Status: in_force

1. Prohibited use. A person is guilty of misuse of the 9-1-1 system if without reasonable cause the person, after having been forbidden to do so by a public safety answering point manager or administrator or a law enforcement officer: A. Makes repeated 9-1-1 calls to make nonemergency reports or inquiries; [PL 2019, c. 339, §9 (AMD).] B. Causes 9-1-1 calls to be made using an alarm or other alerting device that automatically contacts 9-1-1 and transmits a prerecorded signal or message; or [PL 2019, c. 339, §9 (AMD).] C. Violates paragraph B after having previously violated paragraph B . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 167, §32 (AMD).]

2. Penalty. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §9 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2-A. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. A. Violation of subsection 1, paragraph A or C is a Class E crime. Violation of subsection 1, paragraph A or C is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Violation of subsection 1, paragraph B is a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
25 M.R.S. § 2395 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 315 / Section 2395
25 §2395. Filing statement of fire occurrence
Status: in_force

The municipal fire chief or a designee shall submit to the State Fire Marshal an incident report for each response made, regardless of whether an actual fire occurred. The report must be submitted in a manner consistent with a national fire incident reporting system. [PL 2007, c. 82, §2 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 3503-B — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 9 / Chapter 401 / Section 3503-B
25 §3503-B. Bicycle disposal
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding section 3503 , a local legislative body in a municipality may dispose of unclaimed bicycles in a manner decided by that body and is exempt from Title 33, chapter 45 with respect to unclaimed bicycles. [PL 2019, c. 498, §15 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2250 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 261 / Section 2250
25 §2250. Relinquishment of dangerous weapon
Status: in_force

1. Relinquishment by respondent. A respondent who is required to relinquish a dangerous weapon in the respondent's possession, custody or control under an extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to this chapter, upon service of the order, shall immediately relinquish the dangerous weapon to the law enforcement officer serving the order. A respondent notified by the court at a hearing is required to immediately cooperate with a law enforcement officer to come into compliance with the provisions of the order. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

2. Warrant authorizing search and seizure. If a law enforcement agency demonstrates that there is probable cause to believe that the respondent will not relinquish a dangerous weapon, a court may issue a search warrant authorizing a law enforcement agency to seize any dangerous weapon at any location at the time of the issuance of the extreme risk protection order. A court may also issue a search warrant if a law enforcement agency demonstrates that there is probable cause to believe that any dangerous weapon has not been relinquished by the respondent. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

3. Treatment of seized dangerous weapon. A law enforcement agency that takes possession of a dangerous weapon shall store the dangerous weapon at the law enforcement agency's facility or a tribal, regional or state public safety facility. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

4. Lawful sale of dangerous weapons not affected. This section may not be construed to prohibit the lawful sale of a dangerous weapon by the lawful owner. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

5. Release of dangerous weapon within 3 days. A law enforcement agency may release to the respondent a dangerous weapon relinquished pursuant to an extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to this chapter upon expiration of the extreme risk protection order in effect at the time of the request by the respondent and completion of a background check using the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Instant Criminal Background Check System in a manner consistent with federal law. The dangerous weapon must be returned within 3 business days of the request. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

6. When return prohibited. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary: A. A dangerous weapon may not be returned to the respondent if the respondent's possession of the dangerous weapon is prohibited by state or federal law; and [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] B. A dangerous weapon may not be returned pursuant to this section if the dangerous weapon is evidence in a pending criminal matter. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2901 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 351 / Section 2901
25 §2901. Department; commissioner
Status: in_force

There is created and established the Department of Public Safety to coordinate and efficiently manage the law enforcement and public safety responsibilities of the State, to consist of the Commissioner of Public Safety, in this chapter called "commissioner," who is appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and the following: the Bureau of State Police, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, the Bureau of Highway Safety, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Maine Emergency Medical Services, the Bureau of Capitol Police, the Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications and the Gambling Control Unit. [RR 2011, c. 2, §31 (COR).]
25 M.R.S. § 1535 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 192-B / Section 1535
25 §1535. Fees for public safety answering point services and dispatch services
Status: in_force

The bureau, in accordance with this section, shall establish the fees that must be paid by political subdivisions for public safety answering point services and dispatch services provided by the department to those political subdivisions, including services provided pursuant to section 2923‑A . All political subdivisions that are to be provided public safety answering point services and dispatch services shall provide to the bureau all information the bureau determines necessary in order to establish the fees. [PL 2013, c. 19, §5 (AMD).]

As used in this section, "9-1-1 call" has the same meaning as in Title 25, section 2921, subsection 17 . [PL 2019, c. 339, §2 (NEW).]

1. Fees. The bureau shall seek to establish fees under this section that are based on the incremental costs of providing public safety answering point services and dispatch services to political subdivisions. [PL 2013, c. 19, §5 (AMD).]

2. Base funding level. In order to determine incremental costs under subsection 1 , the bureau shall first establish a base funding level, consistent with the department's legislatively approved budget for public safety answering point services and dispatch services, required to provide public safety answering point services and dispatch services to State Government entities. The base funding level must be based on services provided by the department prior to the provision of emergency dispatch and 9-1-1 call-taking services to municipal and county governments as a result of actions taken by the bureau under section 1533 . The base funding level must be excluded by the bureau from its determination of incremental costs under subsection 1 . [PL 2019, c. 339, §3 (AMD).]

3. Consideration of population. If a fee established under this section for a political subdivision is based in whole or in part on population, the population of the political subdivision may not include persons held at a correctional facility, as defined in Title 34‑A, section 1001, subsection 6 , within the political subdivision. [PL 2011, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1310 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1310
25 §1310. Accused must be informed of charges (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1310)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1310)
25 M.R.S. § 2003-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 252 / Section 2003-A
25 §2003-A. Duty to inform law enforcement
Status: in_force

When an individual who is carrying a concealed handgun pursuant to the authority of this chapter and who does not have a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun that has been issued as provided in this chapter first comes into contact with any law enforcement officer of this State or its political subdivisions or a federal law enforcement officer during the course of any arrest, detainment or routine traffic stop, that individual shall immediately inform that law enforcement officer of the fact that the individual is carrying a concealed handgun. [PL 2015, c. 327, §4 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 3507 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 9 / Chapter 401 / Section 3507
25 §3507. Property returned to finder
Status: in_force

Any person may surrender property that the person has found to a law enforcement agency. That person is entitled to have the surrendered property returned to the person if the owner of the property or other person entitled to possession of the property has not properly claimed the property within 6 months of its surrender to the law enforcement agency, as long as the person who surrendered the property reimburses the law enforcement agency and others authorized for reasonable expenses incurred in its custody of the property. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §60 (COR).]
25 M.R.S. § 1573 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 194 / Section 1573
25 §1573. Responsibility for DNA identification record system; procedural compatibility with the FBI
Status: in_force

1. Responsibility for system. The Chief of the State Police is responsible for DNA analysis and establishing, managing and administering the state DNA data base and the state DNA data bank to support law enforcement and for liaison with the FBI regarding the State's participation in CODIS. The state DNA data base must be physically located at the crime lab or at State Police Headquarters in Augusta. The state DNA data bank must be physically located at the crime lab. [PL 1997, c. 608, §1 (AMD).]

2. Procedural compatibility. The state DNA data base established by the Chief of the State Police must be compatible with procedures specified by the FBI, including use of comparable test procedures, laboratory equipment, supplies and computer software. [PL 1995, c. 457, §1 (NEW).]

3. DNA analysis. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , the Chief of the State Police is not required to collect or analyze DNA samples collected pursuant to section 1574 unless adequate funding is available. [PL 1995, c. 457, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1314 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1314
25 §1314. Nonjudicial punishment (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1314)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1314)
25 M.R.S. § 2002 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 252 / Section 2002
25 §2002. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

1. Corrections officer. "Corrections officer" has the same meaning as set forth in section 2801‑A, subsection 2 . [PL 2013, c. 147, §3 (AMD).]

1-A. Conviction. "Conviction" means the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a verdict or finding of guilty, or the equivalent in a juvenile case, by a court of competent jurisdiction. [PL 2003, c. 341, §1 (NEW).]

1-B. Corrections supervisor. "Corrections supervisor" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 5‑B . [RR 2005, c. 2, §21 (COR).]

2. Dependency-related drug. "Dependency-related drug" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 5, section 20003, subsection 7 . [PL 1993, c. 524, §1 (AMD).]

3. Drug user. "Drug user" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 5, section 20003, subsection 10 . [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §100 (AMD).]

4. Person with substance use disorder. "Person with substance use disorder" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 5, section 20003, subsection 17‑A . [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §100 (AMD).]

5. Drug-dependent person. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §101 (RP).]

6. Firearm. "Firearm" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 12‑A . [PL 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

7. Formal charging instrument. "Formal charging instrument" means a complaint, indictment, information, juvenile petition or other formal written accusation against a person for some criminal or juvenile offense. [PL 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

8. Fugitive from justice. "Fugitive from justice" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 15, section 201, subsection 4 . [PL 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

8-A. Handgun. "Handgun" means a type of firearm commonly referred to as a pistol or revolver originally designed to be fired by the use of a single hand and that is designed to fire or is capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition. "Handgun" does not include a shotgun or rifle that has been altered by having its stock or barrel cut or shortened or an automatic firearm that may be held with a single hand. [PL 2011, c. 298, §6 (NEW).]

9. Issuing authority. "Issuing authority" means the following: A. To a legal resident of a municipality with a full-time chief of police: (1) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the municipal officers of the municipality; (3) The chief of police of the municipality if the municipal officers of the municipality designate the chief as the issuing authority; (4) The chief of police of an adjacent municipality if the municipal officers of the municipality designate the chief as the issuing authority and the chief agrees to the designation in accordance with section 2002‑B ; or (5) The sheriff of the county where the municipality is located if the municipal officers of the municipality designate the sheriff as the issuing authority and the sheriff agrees to the designation in accordance with section 2002‑B ; [PL 2021, c. 619, §1 (AMD).] A-1. To a legal resident of a municipality without a full-time chief of police: (1) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the municipal officers of the municipality; (2) The chief of police of an adjacent municipality if the municipal officers of the municipality designate the chief as the issuing authority and the chief agrees to the designation in accordance with section 2002‑B ; (3) The sheriff of the county where the municipality is located if the municipal officers of the municipality designate the sheriff as the issuing authority and the sheriff agrees to the designation in accordance with section 2002‑B ; or (4) The Chief of the State Police if the municipal officers of the municipality designate the chief as the issuing authority and the chief agrees to the designation in accordance with section 2002‑A ; [PL 2021, c. 619, §1 (NEW).] B. To a resident of an unorganized territory: (1) The Chief of the State Police; [PL 1997, c. 360, §2 (AMD).] C. To a nonresident: (1) The Chief of the State Police; and [PL 1997, c. 360, §2 (AMD).] D. To a professional investigator licensed under Title 32, chapter 89 : (1) The Chief of the State Police. [PL 2011, c. 366, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 619, §1 (AMD).]

10. Law enforcement officer. "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 17 . [PL 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

10-A. Not criminally responsible by reason of mental disease or defect. "Not criminally responsible by reason of mental disease or defect" has the same meaning as used in Title 17‑A, section 39 and includes the former finding in this State under former provisions of Title 15, section 103 of "not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect excluding responsibility" as well as any comparable finding under the laws of the United States or any other state. [PL 2003, c. 341, §2 (NEW).]

10-B. Municipal officers. "Municipal officers" means the mayor, municipal officers or councilors of a city; the municipal officers or councilors of a town; or the assessors of a plantation. [PL 2021, c. 619, §2 (NEW).]

11. Reckless or negligent conduct. "Reckless or negligent conduct" means that the applicant, either consciously disregarding or failing to be aware of a risk that the applicant's conduct would cause such a result, engaged in conduct that in fact created a substantial risk of death, serious bodily injury or bodily injury to another human being and the applicant's disregard or failure to be aware of that risk, when viewed in light of the nature and purpose of the applicant's conduct and the circumstances known to the applicant, involved a deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable and prudent person would observe in the same situation. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §53 (COR).]

12. Bodily injury. "Bodily injury" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 5 . [PL 1993, c. 524, §3 (NEW).]

13. State and state. "State" means the State of Maine and "state" means any other state of the United States and includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the possessions of the United States. [PL 2003, c. 341, §2 (NEW).]

14. Use of a dangerous weapon. "Use of a dangerous weapon" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 9, paragraph A . [PL 2003, c. 341, §2 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1550 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 193 / Section 1550
25 §1550. Violations
Status: in_force

Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of section 1542‑A, subsection 1 or 3 , or with the provisions of section 1542‑A, subsection 4 , imposing a duty to transmit criminal fingerprint records to the State Bureau of Identification, or with the provisions of sections 1544 , 1547 or 1549 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. B, §9 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 3711 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 9 / Chapter 403 / Section 3711
25 §3711. No solicitation while dressed in uniform
Status: in_force

A law enforcement officer, as defined in section 3701, may not solicit funds or anything of value in the furtherance of any campaign for public office while the law enforcement officer is dressed in uniform or while wearing the badge of the law enforcement agency that employs the law enforcement officer. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §61 (COR).]
25 M.R.S. § 1312 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1312
25 §1312. Report of persons held (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1312)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1312)
25 M.R.S. § 2252 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 261 / Section 2252
25 §2252. Data and reporting
Status: in_force

1. Annual report; submission to Legislature. The State Court Administrator, acting at the direction of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, shall prepare an annual report on and relating to the application of this chapter by the courts. By January 1, 2027 and annually thereafter, the State Court Administrator shall prepare and submit the report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over civil rights matters. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

2. Report requirements. The report required by this section must contain the following: A. The number of petitions filed for an extreme risk protection order; [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] B. The number of petitions filed that included a request for an emergency extreme risk protection order; [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] C. The number of extreme risk protection orders issued and the number denied; [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] D. The number of emergency extreme risk protection orders issued without notice and the number denied; [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] E. The number of extreme risk protection orders that have been voluntarily dismissed by the petitioner; [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] F. The number of emergency extreme risk protection orders entered without notice that have been voluntarily dismissed by the petitioner; [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] G. The number of motions filed to renew an extreme risk protection order; [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] H. The number of extreme risk protection orders that have been renewed; [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] I. The number of motions filed to terminate an extreme risk protection order; [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] J. The number of motions filed to terminate an extreme risk protection order that resulted in termination of an order prior to the original expiration date; [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] K. To the extent ascertainable from available state court data, the number of respondents subject to an extreme risk protection order who, within 30 days after entry of the order, have been charged with a criminal offense, including the nature of the criminal offense, whether the offense was a violation of the extreme risk protection order and the disposition or status of the offense; and [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] L. Demographic data regarding the individuals who have been petitioners and respondents in actions for extreme risk protection orders. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).] [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2052 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 255 / Section 2052
25 §2052. Labeling required
Status: in_force

Each light of safety glazing material manufactured, distributed, imported or sold for use in hazardous locations or installed in such a location within the State of Maine shall be permanently labeled by such means as etching, sandblasting, firing of ceramic material on the safety glazing material or by other suitable means. The label shall identify the labeler, whether manufacturer, fabricator or installer, and the nominal thickness and the type of safety glazing material and the fact that said material meets the test requirements of ANSI Standard Z-97.1-1966 and such further requirements as may be adopted by the Department of Public Safety. [PL 1973, c. 237 (NEW).]

The label must be legible and visible after installation. [PL 1973, c. 237 (NEW).]

Such safety glazing labeling shall not be used on other than safety glazing materials. [PL 1973, c. 237 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1319 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1319
25 §1319. Composition of court-martial (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1319)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1319)
25 M.R.S. § 7001 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 15 / Chapter 801 / Section 7001
25 §7001. Safe Homes Program
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Dangerous weapon" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 9, paragraph C . [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] B. "Department" means the Department of Public Safety. [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] C. "Designated groups" means law enforcement agencies and associations, public schools, public preschool programs, foster homes, hospitals or other facilities in which newborns are delivered, veterans' programs and members of the public. [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] D. "Firearm" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 12‑A . [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] E. "Foster home" means a family foster home as defined in Title 22, section 8101, subsection 3 . [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] F. "Prescription drug" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 8731, subsection 3‑A . [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] G. "Public preschool program" has the same meaning as in Title 20‑A, section 1, subsection 23‑A . [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] H. "Public school" has the same meaning as in Title 20‑A, section 1, subsection 24 . [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] I. "Safety device" means a device designed to secure a firearm, a dangerous weapon or prescription drugs, including but not limited to a firearms safety device, safe, lock or lockbox designed for securing firearms, dangerous weapons or prescription drugs. [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).]

2. Program established. The Safe Homes Program is established and is administered by the department to support the safe storage of prescription drugs, firearms and dangerous weapons in homes or public spaces by providing grants for purchasing safety devices in accordance with this section. [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).]

3. Grants. The Safe Homes Program, established under subsection 2 , must provide grants to fund the purchase of safety devices. A. Grants may be provided under this subsection to designated groups and nonprofit and community organizations serving designated groups. [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] B. The department shall administer the provision of grants pursuant to this subsection through an agreement with a statewide law enforcement association. [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] C. The department shall adopt rules to implement this subsection. The rules must include procedures for assisting applicants with the following: the application process; accepting applications; approving and disapproving applications; distributing funding, coupons or vouchers to successful applicants; and expenditures of funds. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).]

4. Safe Homes Program Fund. The Safe Homes Program Fund is established as a nonlapsing fund to provide funding to achieve the purposes of this section. The fund consists of any funds received from private and public sources. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. A small portion of the funding may be used by the department to fund administration of the grant program. [PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1335 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1335
25 §1335. Approval of findings and sentence (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1335)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1335)
25 M.R.S. § 1501 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 191 / Section 1501
25 §1501. Chief; deputy; members of force; rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Public Safety, with the advice and consent of the Governor and subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, shall appoint a Chief of the State Police, as heretofore appointed, to serve for a term of 4 years unless removed for cause. The appointment must be made from the commissioned officer ranks of the State Police. The Chief of the State Police may be removed by impeachment or by the Governor on the address of both branches of the Legislature. [PL 1997, c. 657, §1 (AMD).]

The Chief of the State Police is the executive head of the Bureau of State Police, as heretofore established, and shall execute the duties of the office under the direction and subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Public Safety. In the absence of the Commissioner of Public Safety, the Chief of the State Police shall assume the duties and has the authority of the commissioner, except that the Chief of the State Police has no authority to change any general rules and regulations unless the Chief of the State Police is serving in the capacity of acting commissioner as a result of the death, removal, extended leave of absence or resignation of the commissioner. [PL 2003, c. 360, §1 (AMD).]

Subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Public Safety, the chief may appoint one commissioned officer of the State Police to act as the chief's deputy and 3 commissioned officers of the State Police to act as the chief's majors, all of whom serve at the pleasure of the chief. Subject to the Civil Service Law, the Chief of the State Police may enlist suitable persons as members of the State Police to enforce the law and employ such other employees as may be necessary. The Chief of the State Police shall make rules, subject to the approval of the State Civil Service Appeals Board, for the discipline and control of the State Police. If a deputy chief or major is removed or fails to be reappointed for any reason other than malfeasance of office and, at that time, does not have at least the number of years of creditable service necessary for a service retirement benefit pursuant to Title 5, section 17851, subsection 4 , the deputy chief or major must be reinstated at the commissioned rank held at the time of the appointment with all the rights and privileges as provided by law and personnel rules. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. UUU, §1 (AMD).]

It is the intent of the Legislature that the Governor may in the Governor's discretion appoint the same person to serve as Commissioner of Public Safety and Chief of the Maine State Police. In this event, the Governor shall appoint the Chief of the State Police, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Such appointment may be made from the commissioned officer membership of the State Police. In the event that the Commissioner of Public Safety and the Chief of the State Police are the same person, the commissioner may receive only the salary designated for the Commissioner of Public Safety. [PL 2003, c. 360, §1 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2202 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 259 / Section 2202
25 §2202. Silver Alert Program
Status: in_force

In accordance with this chapter and with the cooperation of the Department of Transportation, the Maine Turnpike Authority, a statewide organization representing broadcast groups in the State, the Office of the Governor and appropriate law enforcement agencies, the department shall develop and implement the Silver Alert Program to be activated on behalf of missing endangered persons. The program must include standards of procedure for local law enforcement agencies to determine that a missing person is a missing endangered person, to determine information to be released regarding the missing endangered person or the circumstances of the person's disappearance and to appropriately activate a Silver Alert to local or statewide law enforcement agencies and to the media, a plan for providing relevant information to the public through an existing system of dynamic message signs located across the State when necessary and training for all law enforcement officers. The Silver Alert Program must be developed and implemented using existing resources. [PL 2021, c. 62, §2 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 1673 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 198 / Section 1673
25 §1673. Finance -- Article VIII
Status: in_force

1. Budget. The conference shall submit to the governor or designated officer or officers of each party state a budget of its estimated expenditures for such period as may be required by the laws of that party state for presentation to the legislature thereof. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

2. Appropriations. Each of the conference's budgets of estimated expenditures shall contain specific recommendations of the amount or amounts to be appropriated by each of the party states. The total amount of appropriations under any such budget shall be apportioned among the party states as follows: One-third in equal shares; one-third divided among the party states in the proportions that their populations bear to the total population of all the party states; and one-third divided among the party states in the proportions that the major crimes committed in each party state bear to the total number of major crimes committed in all the party states. In determining population pursuant to this subsection, the most recent decennial census compiled by the United States Government shall be used. Numbers of major crimes shall be as reported in the most recent annual "Uniform Crime Report" compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States Department of Justice, or by any agency which may assume responsibility for such compilation in the place of such bureau. In the event that any source of information required to be used for the purpose of this subsection shall be discontinued, the conference shall make its calculations on the basis of the best alternative sources of information and shall identify the sources used. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

3. Pledge of credit. The conference shall not pledge the credit of any party state. The conference may meet any of its obligations in whole or in part with funds available to it under Article III, subsection 10 of this compact, provided that the conference takes specific action setting aside such funds prior to incurring any obligation to be met in whole or in part in such manner. Except where the conference makes use of funds available to it under Article III, subsection 10 hereof, the conference shall not incur any obligation prior to the allotment of funds by the party states adequate to meet the same. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

4. Receipts and disbursements. The conference shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the conference shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its rules. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the conference shall be audited yearly by a qualified, public accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the conference. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

5. Inspection of accounts. The accounts of the conference shall be open at any reasonable time for inspection by duly constituted officers of the party states and any persons authorized by the conference. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

6. Audit. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent conference compliance with laws relating to audit or inspection of accounts by or on behalf of any government contributing to the support of the conference. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1346 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1346
25 §1346. Disrespect to officer (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1346)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1346)
25 M.R.S. § 2152 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 257 / Section 2152
25 §2152. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the "Missing Children Act." [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2471 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 318 / Section 2471
25 §2471. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]

1. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety. [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]

2. Explosive. "Explosive" means any chemical compound, mixture or device that is designed to function by explosion. The term includes, but is not limited to, dynamite, black powder, pellet powder, initiating explosives, detonators, safety fuses, squibs, detonating cords, igniter cords and igniters. [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]

3. Magazine. "Magazine" means a specially constructed building or structure approved for the storage of explosive materials. [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]

4. Permit. "Permit" means the nontransferable permission granted by the commissioner containing one or more of the following endorsements: use, storage and intrastate transportation of explosives. [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]

5. Person. "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, combination of these entities or any other legal entity. [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 3501 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 9 / Chapter 401 / Section 3501
25 §3501. Application of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to all personal property of which possession is transferred to a police department or other law enforcement agency of the State or any political subdivision thereof, under circumstances supporting a reasonable belief that such property was abandoned, lost or stolen, or otherwise illegally possessed, except property seized during search and retained and ultimately returned, destroyed or otherwise disposed of pursuant to a court order or some other law applicable to specific property or circumstance. This chapter applies to personal property seized during search and retained that is not offered or admitted as evidence and that, after retention by a police department or other law enforcement agency, becomes abandoned. This chapter does not apply to unclaimed personal property that has been confiscated at courthouses by judicial marshals. Such property that remains unclaimed for more than 30 days may be disposed of under the direction of the State Court Administrator. [PL 2015, c. 158, §2 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 1306 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1306
25 §1306. State judge advocate (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1306)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1306)
25 M.R.S. § 1709 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 199 / Section 1709
25 §1709. Miscellaneous provisions
Status: in_force

1. FBI authority. Administration of this compact may not interfere with the management and control of the Director of the FBI over the FBI's collection and dissemination of criminal history records and the advisory function of the FBI's advisory policy board chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 United States Code, Appx. I, for all purposes other than noncriminal justice. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

2. FBI expenditure of funds. This compact does not require the FBI to obligate or expend funds beyond those appropriated to the FBI. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

3. State authority. This compact does not diminish or lessen the obligations, responsibilities or authorities of any state, whether a party state or a nonparty state, or of any criminal history record repository or other subdivision or component thereof, under the federal Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1973, Public Law 92-544, or regulations and guidelines promulgated thereunder, including the rules and procedures promulgated by the council under section 1707 , regarding the use and dissemination of criminal history records and information. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2394 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 315 / Section 2394
25 §2394. Investigation of fire origin; Attorney General may direct
Status: in_force

When property is destroyed or damaged by fire, the municipal fire inspector shall investigate the cause, circumstances and origin of the fire, and especially examine whether it was the result of carelessness or of design. The Attorney General may supervise and direct such investigation whenever the Attorney General determines it to be expedient or necessary. If arson is suspected, the municipal fire inspector shall immediately notify the State Fire Marshal or an inspector of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, who shall cause a full investigation thereof to be conducted. The State Fire Marshal and agents or employees of the Office of the State Fire Marshal may investigate or cause to be investigated any fire or explosion within the State. [PL 2011, c. 27, §1 (AMD).]

1. Certain explosions or fires; investigation and securing of evidence. In accordance with the protocol adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this subsection, the State Fire Marshal shall investigate and secure evidence of a gas explosion event. For purposes of this subsection, "gas explosion event" means an explosion or fire caused or suspected to be caused by or that involves natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas and that causes injury or substantial property damage, as determined according to the protocol adopted under this subsection. The State Fire Marshal shall develop a protocol for investigating and securing evidence under this section that: A. Establishes reasonable standards for determining whether an explosion or fire may have been caused by or involved natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas and whether the explosion or fire caused injury or substantial property damage; and [PL 2011, c. 27, §1 (NEW).] B. Establishes procedures for informing local fire officials of the requirements of this subsection and for coordinating the investigation, as appropriate, with local fire officials, the Public Utilities Commission, the utility or other entity that controlled, transported or delivered the natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas and other relevant entities. [PL 2011, c. 27, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 27, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2469 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 317 / Section 2469
25 §2469. Fuel gas detectors
Status: in_force

1. Fuel gas detector. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "fuel gas detector" means a device: A. With an assembly that incorporates a sensor control component and an alarm notification that detects elevations in propane, natural gas or any liquefied petroleum gas; [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §95 (AMD).] B. That sounds a warning alarm; and [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).] C. That is approved or listed for the purpose specified in paragraph B by a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory. [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).] A fuel gas detector may be battery-operated, plugged into an electrical outlet or hardwired. [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §95 (AMD).]

2. Fuel gas detector required. The building owner shall install, or cause to be installed, in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements at least one approved fuel gas detector in every room containing an appliance that combusts propane, natural gas or any liquefied petroleum gas in: A. Each unit in any building of multifamily occupancy; [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).] B. A fraternity house, sorority house or dormitory that is affiliated with an educational facility; [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).] C. A children's home, emergency children's shelter, children's residential care facility, shelter for homeless children or specialized children's home as defined in Title 22, section 8101, subsections 1 , 2 , 4 , 4‑A and 5 , respectively; [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).] D. A hotel, motel or inn; [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).] E. A mixed use occupancy that contains a dwelling unit; [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).] F. Beginning January 1, 2026, a business occupancy; [PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. D, §5 (AMD).] G. Beginning January 1, 2026, a mercantile occupancy; or [PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. D, §5 (AMD).] H. Beginning January 1, 2026, an assembly occupancy. [PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. D, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §96 (AMD).]

3. Residential rental units. In a residential rental unit occupied under the terms of a rental agreement or under a month-to-month tenancy: A. At the time of each occupancy, the landlord shall provide fuel gas detectors in accordance with subsection 2 if fuel gas detectors are not already present. Each fuel gas detector must be in working condition. After notification, in writing, by the tenant of any deficiencies in a fuel gas detector, the landlord shall repair or replace the fuel gas detector. If the landlord did not know and had not been notified of the need to repair or replace a fuel gas detector, the landlord's failure to repair or replace the fuel gas detector may not be considered evidence of negligence in a subsequent civil action arising from death, property loss or personal injury; and [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).] B. The tenant shall keep the fuel gas detectors in working condition by keeping the fuel gas detectors connected to the electrical service in the building or keeping charged batteries in battery operated fuel gas detectors, by testing the fuel gas detectors periodically and by refraining from disabling the fuel gas detectors. [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).] [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).]

4. Transfer of building. A person who, after January 1, 2022, acquires by sale or exchange a building listed in subsection 2, paragraph A shall install fuel gas detectors in accordance with subsection 2 in the acquired building within 30 days of acquisition or occupancy of the building, whichever is later, if fuel gas detectors in accordance with subsection 2 are not already present, and shall certify at the closing of the transaction that fuel gas detectors will be installed. This certification must be signed and dated by the person acquiring the building. A fuel gas detector must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements at the time of installation in each area containing an appliance fueled by propane, natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas. A person may not have a claim for relief against a property owner, a property purchaser, an authorized agent of a property owner or purchaser, a person in possession of real property, a closing agent or a lender for any damages resulting from the operation, maintenance or effectiveness of a fuel gas detector. Violation of this subsection does not create a defect in title. [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §97 (AMD).]

5. Penalties. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 for each violation may be adjudged. The court may waive any penalty or cost against a violator upon satisfactory proof that the violation was corrected within 10 days of the issuance of a complaint. [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).]

6. Liability. Nothing in this section gives rise to any action against an owner required to comply with subsection 2 or 3 if the owner has conducted an inspection of the required fuel gas detectors immediately after installation and has reinspected the fuel gas detectors prior to occupancy by each new tenant, unless the owner has been given at least 24 hours' actual notice of a defect or failure of the fuel gas detector to operate properly and has failed to take action to correct the defect or failure. [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).]

7. Noninterference. A person may not knowingly interfere with or make inoperative any fuel gas detector required by this section, except that the owner or the agent of an owner of a building may temporarily disconnect a fuel gas detector in a dwelling unit or common area only for construction or rehabilitation activities when such activities are likely to activate the fuel gas detector or make it inactive. The fuel gas detector must be immediately reconnected at the cessation of construction or rehabilitation activities each day, regardless of the intent to return to construction or rehabilitation activities on succeeding days. [PL 2021, c. 194, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 194, §3 (AFF).]
25 M.R.S. § 1533 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 192-B / Section 1533
25 §1533. Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications
Status: in_force

The Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications, referred to in this chapter as "the bureau," is established within the department for the provision of emergency dispatch and 9‑1‑1 call-taking services to municipal, county and state government entities. [PL 2019, c. 339, §1 (AMD).]

As used in this section, "9-1-1 call" has the same meaning as in Title 25, section 2921, subsection 17 . [PL 2019, c. 339, §1 (NEW).]

1. Coordination with the Public Utilities Commission. In accordance with a designation made by the Public Utilities Commission, the department shall provide 9‑1‑1 call-taking services. [PL 2019, c. 339, §1 (AMD).]

2. Director; duties. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall hire a Director of the Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications, referred to in this chapter as "the director." The director shall establish and carry out policies and procedures. The director shall administer the bureau to safeguard the public safety by the provision of 24-hour per day 9-1-1 call-taking and dispatching services to first responders. [PL 2019, c. 339, §1 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 3703 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 9 / Chapter 403 / Section 3703
25 §3703. Exception for law enforcement officers elected to public office
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any person from soliciting funds to pay obligations incurred or about to be incurred in the furtherance of, or as the result of, a campaign by a law enforcement officer for public office. [PL 1977, c. 449 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1672 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 198 / Section 1672
25 §1672. Mutual aid -- Article VII
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this article: A. "Emergency" means an occurrence or condition, temporary in nature, in which the state police department of a party state is, or may reasonably be expected to be, unable to cope with substantial and imminent danger to the public safety, and in which the cooperation of or aid from local police forces within the state is, or may be reasonably expected to be insufficient. Also "emergency" shall mean a situation in which an investigation of an aspect of organized crime, or events connected with organized crime require augmentation, for a limited time, of the investigative personnel of the state police department from without the State. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).] B. "Requesting state" means the state whose state police department requests assistance in coping with an emergency. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).] C. "Responding state" means the state furnishing aid, or requested to furnish aid, pursuant to this article. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).] [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

2. Request for emergency aid. In case of emergency, upon the request of the administrative head of the state police department of a party state, the administrative head of the state police department of each responding state shall order whichever part of the state police forces that the administrative head of the state police department of the responding state, in that person's discretion, may find necessary to aid the state police forces of the requesting state in order to carry out the purposes set forth in this compact. If aid has been requested, it is the duty of the administrative head of the state police department of each responding state to issue the necessary orders for the use of state police forces of that state without the borders of that state and to direct those forces to place themselves under the operational control of the administrative head of the state police department of the requesting state. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §50 (COR).]

3. Participation of personnel. The administrative head of the state police department of any party state, in that person's discretion, may withhold or recall the state police forces of that person's state, or any part or any member thereof, serving without its borders. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §51 (COR).]

4. Rights and immunities. Whenever any of the state police forces of any party state are engaged outside their own state in carrying out the purposes of this compact, the individual members so engaged have the same powers, duties, rights, privileges and immunities as members of the state police department of the state in which they are engaged, but in any event, a requesting state shall save harmless any member of a responding state police department serving within its borders for any act or acts done by that member in the performance of that member's duty while engaged in carrying out the purposes of this compact. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §52 (COR).]

5. Liability. All liability that may arise under the laws of the requesting state or under the laws of the responding state or under the laws of a 3rd state on account of or in connection with a request for aid, shall be assumed and borne by the requesting state. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

6. Reimbursement. Any responding state rendering aid pursuant to this compact shall be reimbursed by the requesting state for any loss or damage to, or expense incurred in the operation of any equipment answering a request for aid, and for the cost of the materials, transportation and maintenance of state police personnel and equipment incurred in connection with such request; provided, that nothing herein contained shall prevent any responding state from assuming such loss, damage, expense or other cost. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

7. Pay and allowances. Each party state shall provide, in the same amounts and manner as if they were on duty within their state, for the pay and allowances of the personnel of its state police department while engaged without the state pursuant to this compact and while going to and returning from such duty pursuant to this compact. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

8. Compensation and death benefits. Each party state providing for the payment of compensation and death benefits to injured members and the representatives of deceased members of its state police department in case such members sustain injuries or are killed within their own state, shall provide for the payment of compensation and death benefits in the same manner and on the same terms in case such members sustain injury or are killed while rendering aid pursuant to this compact. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 5101 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 13 / Chapter 601 / Section 5101
25 §5101. Substance Use Disorder Assistance Program
Status: in_force

1. Substance Use Disorder Assistance Program. The Substance Use Disorder Assistance Program is established to support persons with presumed substance use disorder by providing grants to municipalities and counties to carry out programs designed to reduce substance use, substance use-related crimes and recidivism. [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (AMD).]

2. Eligibility; program targets; programs. Grants may be awarded to: A. Municipal or county governments or regional jails for programs designed to assist persons with presumed substance use disorder by using liaison strategies both before and after arrest to refer alleged low-level offenders into community-based treatment and support services. Programs may include, but are not limited to: (1) Referral of participants in the Substance Use Disorder Assistance Program under subsection 1 to evidence-based treatment programs, including medically assisted treatment; and (2) Provision of case management services to participants in the Substance Use Disorder Assistance Program under subsection 1 in order to secure appropriate treatment and support services such as housing, health care, job training and mental health services for participants in the Substance Use Disorder Assistance Program; [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (AMD).] B. County governments for programs in county jails designed to facilitate the accessing by persons with presumed substance use disorder of post-adjudication diversion and reentry programs. Programs may include, but are not limited to: (1) Provision of evidence-based treatment programs, including medically assisted treatment, to jail inmates; and (2) Provision of case management or other support services to participants in the Substance Use Disorder Assistance Program under subsection 1 to assist in transition from jail upon release; and [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (AMD).] C. Municipal governments for programs designed to facilitate pathways to community-based treatment, recovery and support services for persons with substance use disorder who present themselves to municipal law enforcement agencies and request assistance and referral to evidence-based treatment programs, including medically assisted treatment. [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (AMD).]

3. Requirements. A grant application for a program described in subsection 2 must include the following: A. A statement of purpose and measurable goals for the program and use for the funds; and [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (AMD).] B. The elements of the program, which must include the targeted population, the nature of services or assistance to be provided and expected outcomes. [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (AMD).] C. [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (RP).] D. [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (RP).] E. [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (RP).] F. [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (RP).] [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (AMD).]

4. Selection of grant recipients. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall review applications submitted by municipalities, counties and regional jails for grants under this chapter. Preference must be given to collaborative approaches that include treatment providers or community-based organizations. [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (AMD).]

5. Administration of funds. The policy board established in this State to carry out the State's responsibilities under the federal Justice Assistance Act of 1984, the federal Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, the federal Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and the federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, known as "the Justice Assistance Council," shall administer grant funds appropriated for use under this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (AMD).]

6. Reports. A recipient of a grant under subsection 4 shall report to the Commissioner of Public Safety annually on the anniversary date of the grant award regarding the status of the program for which the grant was awarded. The report must include a description of how the grant funds were spent, the results of the program and any recommendations for modification of the program, including any available information concerning the program's effectiveness in reducing substance use disorder and recidivism. [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. CCCCC, §1 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 1502-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 191 / Section 1502-A
25 §1502-A. Cooperation of federal officers
Status: in_force

1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "federal officers" means the following persons who are authorized to carry firearms in the performance of their duties as federal law enforcement employees or officers: A. [PL 2007, c. 209, §1 (RP).] A-1. [PL 2001, c. 602, §1 (NEW); MRSA T. 25 §1502-A, sub-§1,¶ A-1 (RP).] B. [PL 2007, c. 209, §1 (RP).] C. [PL 2007, c. 209, §1 (RP).] D. [PL 2007, c. 209, §1 (RP).] E. Any of the officers listed in this subsection who are assigned to or are acting in concert with a task force, but only if that task force meets the following requirements: (1) The task force is a task force of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency authorized under this Title; or (2) The task force is a joint federal-state task force operating primarily within the territorial boundaries of this State and: (a) An arrest is part of or related to an investigation of that federal-state task force; or (b) An arrest occurs in a prosecutorial district and either: (i) The district attorney of that district or the district attorney's written designee actively participates in and oversees the activities of the task force; or (ii) The arrest occurs anywhere within the State and the Attorney General or the Attorney General's written designee actively participates in and oversees the activities of the task force; [PL 2007, c. 209, §1 (AMD).] F. Special Agents of the United States Secret Service of the Department of Homeland Security; and [PL 2007, c. 209, §1 (NEW).] G. An officer of an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security that has administrative and enforcement jurisdiction over immigration, customs or border security matters. [PL 2007, c. 209, §1 (NEW).] Federal officers are law enforcement officers for the purposes of Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 17 . [PL 2007, c. 209, §1 (AMD).]

2. Powers. Subject to suspension or revocation, without hearing, by the Attorney General or the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, a federal officer has the power to enforce state law when one or more of the following situations exist. A. The federal officer has an articulable and reasonable suspicion to believe that the person to be stopped has committed, is committing or is about to commit a state crime or has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing a state crime. [PL 1995, c. 423, §1 (NEW).] B. The federal officer is providing assistance to a state, county or municipal law enforcement officer in an emergency or at the request of the state, county or municipal law enforcement officer. [PL 1995, c. 423, §1 (NEW).] C. The federal officer has received information from an authoritative source that a state, county or municipal law enforcement officer holds a warrant for the person's arrest. [PL 1995, c. 423, §1 (NEW).] This section is not intended to limit the authority to enforce state law of any other federally employed, federal law enforcement officer or law enforcement officer of another state who, with the written consent of the Attorney General, has been sworn or otherwise cross-designated or cross-deputized as a state law enforcement officer. [PL 1995, c. 423, §1 (NEW).]

3. Discretion to act. Federal officers may, but are not required to, enforce state law. This section is not intended to limit the existing authority of federal officers under federal law or to interfere with the performance of federal duties by federal officers. [PL 1995, c. 423, §1 (NEW).]

4. Liability. A federal officer who is acting pursuant to this section has the same immunity from and limitation on tort liability as the State Police. [PL 1995, c. 423, §1 (NEW).]

5. Training and policies. Before a federal officer may exercise the powers conferred by this section: A. The federal officer must receive training in Maine criminal law and Maine law on the use of force; and [PL 1995, c. 423, §1 (NEW).] B. [PL 2001, c. 602, §2 (AMD); MRSA T. 25 §1502-A, sub-§5, ¶ B (RP).] B-1. The federal agencies of the Department of Homeland Security shall develop policies governing their employees, including training policies. [PL 2007, c. 209, §2 (AMD).] The policies and training must be approved by, and the policies filed with, the Board of Trustees of the Criminal Justice Academy. [PL 2007, c. 209, §2 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2242 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 261 / Section 2242
25 §2242. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

1. Court. "Court" means a District Court in this State. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

2. Dangerous weapon. "Dangerous weapon" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 9, paragraph C , including a firearm as defined in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 12‑A . [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

3. Extreme risk protection order. "Extreme risk protection order" means a written order issued pursuant to this chapter that prohibits and enjoins an individual from purchasing, possessing or receiving a dangerous weapon or having or attempting to have custody or control of a dangerous weapon. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

4. Family or household member. "Family or household member" means a spouse or domestic partner of the respondent, a former spouse or former domestic partner of the respondent, an individual presently or formerly living with the respondent as a spouse of the respondent, a parent of a child of the respondent, an adult sibling of the respondent, an adult child of the respondent, a parent of the respondent or an adult presently living with the respondent. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

5. Law enforcement agency. "Law enforcement agency" means a state, county, tribal, municipal or University of Maine System law enforcement agency. "Law enforcement agency" does not include a federal law enforcement agency. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

6. Law enforcement officer. "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in section 2801‑A, subsection 5 . "Law enforcement officer" does not include a federal law enforcement officer. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

7. Petition. "Petition" means a petition for an extreme risk protection order filed pursuant to this chapter. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

8. Petitioner. "Petitioner" means a family or household member, a law enforcement agency or a law enforcement officer who files a petition for an extreme risk protection order pursuant to this chapter. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

9. Respondent. "Respondent" means an individual named in a petition for an extreme risk protection order filed pursuant to this chapter whose purchase, possession, receipt, custody or control of a dangerous weapon the petitioner seeks to restrain. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1508 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 191 / Section 1508
25 §1508. Criminal justice telecommunications and radio communications systems
Status: in_force

1. Telecommunications system. The Bureau of the State Police shall provide for the installation, operation and maintenance of a criminal justice telecommunications system for the purpose of promptly collecting, exchanging and distributing information relating to criminal justice problems of the State, counties and municipalities. The system may be connected, directly or indirectly, with similar systems operated and maintained by other states or the Federal Government. [PL 1999, c. 111, §1 (NEW).]

2. Telecommunications expenses; revenue. The Chief of the State Police shall provide for the location and maintenance of the central processing system and telecommunications lines. Federal agencies, state departments and agencies, counties and municipalities shall provide, at their own expense, the terminals, personnel and supplies for their proper operation. The Bureau of the State Police may charge the various federal agencies, state departments and agencies, counties and municipalities for the installation and maintenance of the end-user routers and modems necessary to connect to the criminal justice telecommunications system. Revenue received from federal agencies, state departments and agencies, counties and municipalities must be allocated for the purpose of funding the cost of providing the services. [PL 1999, c. 111, §1 (NEW).]

3. Guidelines. The criminal justice telecommunications system must be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the rules adopted by the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, the National Crime Information Center and the Chief of the State Police or the chief's designee. The character of the communications sent, the time, place and manner of sending messages and all matters connected with the system are under the control and management of the Chief of the State Police or the chief's designee. [PL 1999, c. 111, §1 (NEW).]

4. Radio communications and dispatch. The Bureau of the State Police may provide, at the request of a municipality or county, radio communications and dispatch services to the municipality or county. [PL 1999, c. 111, §1 (NEW).]

5. Radio communications and dispatch revenue. The Chief of the State Police may charge the various federal agencies, state departments and agencies, counties and municipalities for the radio communications and dispatch services. Revenue received from federal agencies, state departments and agencies, counties and municipalities must be allocated for the purpose of funding the cost of providing the services. [PL 1999, c. 111, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1325 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1325
25 §1325. Limitation of charges (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1325)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1325)
25 M.R.S. § 1706 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 199 / Section 1706
25 §1706. Criminal history record request procedures
Status: in_force

1. Positive identification. Subject fingerprints or other approved forms of positive identification must be submitted with all requests for criminal history record checks for noncriminal justice purposes. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

2. Interstate request. Each request for a criminal history record check utilizing the national indices made under any approved state statute must be submitted through that state's criminal history record repository. A state criminal history record repository shall process an interstate request for noncriminal justice purposes through the national indices only if the request is transmitted through another state criminal history record repository or the FBI. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

3. Federal agency request. Each request for criminal history record checks utilizing the national indices made under federal authority must be submitted through the FBI or, if the state criminal history record repository consents to process fingerprint submissions, through the criminal history record repository in the state in which the request originated. Direct access to the national identification index by entities other than the FBI and state criminal history record repositories may not be permitted for noncriminal justice purposes. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

4. Fee. A state criminal history record repository or the FBI: A. May charge a fee, in accordance with applicable law, for handling a request involving fingerprint processing for noncriminal justice purposes; and [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] B. May not charge a fee for providing criminal history records in response to an electronic request for a record that does not involve a request to process fingerprints. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

5. Procedure; unable to identify. If a state criminal history record repository can not positively identify the subject of a record request made for noncriminal justice purposes, the request, together with fingerprints or other approved identifying information, must be forwarded to the FBI for a search of the national indices. If, with respect to a request forwarded by a state criminal history record repository under subsection 3 , the FBI positively identifies the subject as having a III system-indexed record or records: A. The FBI shall so advise the state criminal history record repository; and [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] B. The state criminal history record repository is entitled to obtain the additional criminal history record information from the FBI or other state criminal history record repositories. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1302 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1302
25 §1302. Definitions (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1302)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1302)