32 M.R.S. § 16307 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16307
32 §16307. Waiver and modification
Status: in_force

By rule issued or order adopted under this chapter, the administrator may waive or modify, in whole or in part, any or all of the requirements of sections 16302 , 16303 , and 16304 or the requirement of any information or record in a registration statement or in a periodic report filed pursuant to section 16305, subsection 9 . Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6177 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 80-A / Section 6177
32 §6177. Reports and records
Status: in_force

1. Written reports to consumers. A debt management service provider shall provide to each consumer receiving debt management services periodic written reports accounting for funds received from the consumer for payment to the consumer's creditor or creditors whose obligations are listed in the consumer's agreement with the debt management service provider and disbursements made to each such creditor on the consumer's behalf since the last report. The debt management service provider shall provide such reports to the consumer not less than once each calendar quarter. [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).]

2. Maintenance of records. A debt management service provider shall maintain books and records for each consumer for whom it provides debt management services for 6 years following the final transaction with the consumer. [PL 1999, c. 560, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6090 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6090
32 §6090. Information requirements for certain individuals
Status: in_force

Information requirements for certain individuals are governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Required information. An individual in control of a licensee or applicant, an individual that seeks to acquire control of a licensee and a key individual shall furnish to the administrator through NMLS the following items: A. The individual's fingerprints for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the administrator for purposes of a national criminal history record check unless the individual resides outside of the United States and has resided outside of the United States for the last 10 years; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Personal history and experience in a form and in a medium prescribed by the administrator, to obtain the following: (1) An independent credit report from a consumer reporting agency unless the individual does not have a social security number, in which case this requirement is waived; (2) Information related to any criminal convictions or pending charges; and (3) Information related to any regulatory or administrative action and any civil litigation involving claims of fraud, misrepresentation, conversion, mismanagement of funds, breach of fiduciary duty or breach of contract. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Foreign residence. If the individual under subsection 1 has resided outside of the United States at any time in the last 10 years, the individual shall also provide an investigative background report prepared by an independent search firm that meets the following requirements: A. At a minimum, the independent search firm: (1) Must demonstrate that it has sufficient knowledge and resources and employs accepted and reasonable methodologies to conduct the research of the investigative background report; and (2) May not be affiliated with or have an interest with the individual it is researching; and [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. At a minimum, the investigative background report must be written in the English language and contain the following: (1) If available in the individual's jurisdiction of residency, a comprehensive credit report, or any equivalent information obtained or generated by the independent search firm to develop the report, including a search of the court data in the countries, provinces, states, cities, towns and contiguous areas where the individual resided and worked; (2) Criminal records information for the past 10 years, including but not limited to felonies, misdemeanors or similar convictions for violations of law in the countries, provinces, states, cities, towns and contiguous areas where the individual resided and worked; (3) Employment history; (4) Media history, including an electronic search of national and local publications, wire services and business applications; and (5) Financial services-related regulatory history, including but not limited to money transmission, securities, banking, insurance and mortgage-related industries. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2600-F — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2600-F
32 §2600-F. Duty to warn and protect (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 2600-D)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 2600-D)

1. Duty. An osteopathic physician licensed under this chapter has a duty to warn of or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from a patient's violent behavior if the osteopathic physician has a reasonable belief based on communications with the patient that the patient is likely to engage in physical violence that poses a serious risk of harm to self or others. The duty imposed under this subsection may not be interpreted to require the osteopathic physician to take any action that in the reasonable professional judgment of the osteopathic physician would endanger the osteopathic physician or increase the threat of danger to a potential victim. [PL 2019, c. 317, §1 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §44 (RAL).]

2. Discharge of duty. An osteopathic physician subject to a duty to warn or provide protection under subsection 1 may discharge that duty if the osteopathic physician makes reasonable efforts to communicate the threat to a potential victim, notifies a law enforcement agency or seeks involuntary hospitalization of the patient under Title 34‑B, chapter 3, subchapter 4, article 3 . [PL 2019, c. 317, §1 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §44 (RAL).]

3. Immunity. No monetary liability and no cause of action may arise concerning patient privacy or confidentiality against an osteopathic physician licensed under this chapter for information disclosed to 3rd parties in an effort to discharge a duty under subsection 2. [PL 2019, c. 317, §1 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §44 (RAL).]
32 M.R.S. § 14005 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124 / Section 14005
32 §14005. Civil actions
Status: in_force

A person may not bring or maintain any action in the courts of this State for the collection of compensation for the performance of real estate appraisal services without first proving that the person was properly licensed by the board at the time the cause of action arose. [PL 1999, c. 185, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13810 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13810
32 §13810. Drug administration by nurses under certain conditions
Status: in_force

A professional nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse who is an employee of a home health care provider, as defined in Title 22, section 2142, subsection 3 , or a hospice program or hospice provider, as defined in Title 22, section 8621, subsection 10 , may: [PL 1997, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]

1. Possession. Possess, in the course of employment, such noncontrolled prescription drugs as are approved by the board. In adopting the rules the board shall consult with the Board of Licensure in Medicine, the Board of Osteopathic Licensure, the State Board of Nursing, the Maine Hospice Council, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Home Care Alliance of Maine. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A ; and [PL 1997, c. 109, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

2. Administration. Administer, in the course of employment, such drugs as are approved under subsection 1 according to written protocols approved annually by the employer's professional advisory committee, which must include a physician licensed under chapter 36 or chapter 48 . [PL 1997, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3823 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3823
32 §3823. Grants
Status: in_force

The board may accept grants from foundations or institutions. These grants must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the board. [PL 1995, c. 397, §60 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7059-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7059-A
32 §7059-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A , the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §14 (NEW).]

1. Addiction to the use of alcohol or other drugs. Addiction, as confirmed by medical findings, to the use of alcohol or other drugs, that has resulted in the licensed clinical, licensed master or licensed social worker or certified social worker - independent practice being unable to perform duties or perform those duties in a manner that would not endanger the health or safety of the clients to be served; [PL 2019, c. 165, §25 (AMD).]

2. Mental incompetency. A medical finding of mental incompetency; or [PL 2019, c. 165, §25 (AMD).]

3. Prohibited conduct. A violation of section 7006 . [PL 2019, c. 165, §26 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 8112 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8112
32 §8112. Ineligibility of public officials
Status: in_force

No person is eligible for a license under this chapter who derives plenary or special law enforcement powers from the State or any political subdivision thereof. [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4866 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4866
32 §4866. Duties of licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants
Status: in_force

A veterinary assistant may, under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or a licensed veterinary technician, perform duties of an animal health care nature excluding diagnosing, making prognoses, performing surgery or prescribing treatment. [PL 2015, c. 209, §18 (AMD).]

A licensed veterinary technician in the State may engage in the practice of veterinary technology on the basis of written or oral instruction of a veterinarian. [PL 2015, c. 209, §18 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11039 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11039
32 §11039. Fees
Status: in_force

The aggregate of license fees provided for by this chapter is appropriated for the use of the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection. Any balance of these funds shall not lapse, but shall be carried forward to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal year. [PL 1995, c. 309, §26 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 309, §29 (AFF); PL 2007, c. 273, Pt. B, §5 (REV); PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §47 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 13182 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13182
32 §13182. Agency license renewal
Status: in_force

Agency licenses expire on December 31st, or at such times as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate, of each biennial period for which it was issued. Upon application and payment of the fee as set under section 13007 , a renewal license is issued for each ensuing biennial period in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant denial of a license. The suspension, revocation or expiration of an agency or designated broker's license automatically voids every license granted to any person by virtue of the person's employment by the agency whose license has been suspended, revoked or expired pending a change of employer and the issuance of a new license. The new license is issued without charge if granted during the same biennial period in which the original was granted. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1696 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 24-A / Section 1696
32 §1696. Penalty and enforcement
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, partnership or corporation that violates any of the provisions of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a civil forfeiture of not more than $500 for each offense must be adjudged. [PL 1989, c. 786 (NEW).]

When the Attorney General becomes cognizant of a possible violation of this chapter, the Attorney General shall investigate the matter and, if the Attorney General has reason to believe a violation has occurred, the Attorney General shall bring action in court to enforce the provisions of this chapter. [PL 1989, c. 786 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2252 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2252
32 §2252. License; examination
Status: in_force

The applicant is required to pass a written examination in subjects considered necessary by the board to determine the fitness of the applicant to practice practical nursing. Upon the applicant's successfully passing the examination, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse, that license to be in force for a period of at least one year until the birth date of the licensee. The initial license is renewable as provided in section 2255 . [PL 2005, c. 163, §7 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7386 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7386
32 §7386. License holder information
Status: in_force

A polygraph examiner or intern shall notify the commissioner in writing of a change in the polygraph examiner's or intern's principal business location or residential location not later than the 30th day after the date the change is made. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 1371 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 1371
32 §1371. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]

1. Certificate. "Certificate" means the document issued by the commissioner to a person indicating that the person is certified by the State as qualified to perform the job indicated in that document. [PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).]

2. Certified responsible managing supervisor. "Certified responsible managing supervisor" means a person certified by the State as qualified to determine whether the plan and installation of fire sprinkler systems meet the standards provided by law, rule and regulation. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]

3. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]

4. Department. "Department" means the Department of Public Safety. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]

5. Fire sprinkler system. "Fire sprinkler system" means an assembly of overhead piping or conduits that conveys water with or without other agents to dispersal openings or devices to extinguish, control or contain fire and to provide protection from exposure to fire or the products of combustion, planned in accordance with a national or state standard. [PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).]

6. Fire sprinkler system contractor. "Fire sprinkler system contractor" means a person licensed by the commissioner to undertake the planning, installation or inspection of a fire sprinkler system or any part of such a system. [PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).]

7. Inspect. "Inspect" means to visually examine a fire sprinkler system or a portion of the system to verify that it appears to be in working order and free from physical damage. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]

8. Installation. "Installation" means the initial placement of a sprinkler system or part of the system or the extension, modification or alteration of a system or part after the initial placement. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]

9. License. "License" means the document issued by the commissioner to a contractor authorizing the contractor to engage in the fire sprinkler system business in this State. [PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).]

10. Plan. "Plan" means a shop drawing or erection plan of a fire sprinkler system or a part of the system. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]

11. Planning. "Planning" means to draw or create plans. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12613 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12613
32 §12613. Confidentiality
Status: in_force

When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2582 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2582
32 §2582. Exemption for licensed person accompanying visiting athletic team
Status: in_force

1. Licensed person accompanying visiting athletic team. This chapter does not apply to a person who holds a current unrestricted license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery in another state when the person, pursuant to a written agreement with an athletic team located in the state in which the person holds the license, provides medical services to any of the following while the team is traveling to or from or participating in a sporting event in this State: A. A member of the athletic team; [PL 2017, c. 119, §1 (NEW).] B. A member of the athletic team's coaching, communications, equipment or sports medicine staff; [PL 2017, c. 119, §1 (NEW).] C. A member of a band or cheerleading squad accompanying the team; or [PL 2017, c. 119, §1 (NEW).] D. The team's mascot. [PL 2017, c. 119, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 119, §1 (NEW).]

2. Restrictions. A person authorized to provide medical services in this State pursuant to subsection 1 may not provide medical services at a health care facility, including a hospital, ambulatory surgical facility or any other facility where medical care, diagnosis or treatment is provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis. [PL 2017, c. 119, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-EE — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-EE
32 §6100-EE. Expenses of investigations and administrative hearings
Status: in_force

A licensee shall reimburse the administrator for costs involved in investigating suspected violations of this Act and in bringing administrative proceedings or actions in court to enforce the terms of this Act. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14308-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 127 / Section 14308-A
32 §14308-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

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

1. Habitual substance use. Habitual substance use that has resulted or is foreseeably likely to result in the applicant's or licensee's performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of clients; [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §148 (AMD).]

2. Mental incompetence. A current medical finding of mental incompetence that affects the applicant's or licensee's ability to perform that person's occupation in a healthy and safe manner; or [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. II, §9 (NEW).]

3. Revocation or denial. Revocation in any state of a professional or occupational license, certification or registration for disciplinary reasons or rejection of any application for reasons related to untrustworthiness, within 3 years of the date of application. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. II, §9 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11051-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11051-C
32 §11051-C. Assurance of discontinuance
Status: in_force

If it is claimed that a person has engaged in conduct that could be subject to an order by the administrator or by a court, the administrator may accept an assurance in writing that the person will not engage in the same or in similar conduct in the future. Such an assurance may include any or any combination of the following: stipulations for the voluntary payment by the debt collector of the costs of investigation or of an amount to be held in escrow as restitution to debtors aggrieved by past or future conduct of the debt collector or to cover costs of future investigation; or admissions of past specific acts by the debt collector or that such acts violated this chapter or other statutes. A violation of an assurance of discontinuance is a violation of this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §13 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2291 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2291
32 §2291. Obtaining new home state license by virtue of compact privilege
Status: in_force

1. Home state license. An occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant may hold a home state license, which allows for compact privileges in member states, in only one member state at a time. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

2. Change of residence. If an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant changes the therapist's or the assistant's primary state of residence by moving between 2 member states, the following requirements apply. A. The occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall file an application for obtaining a new home state license by virtue of a compact privilege, pay all applicable fees and notify the current and the new home state in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] B. Upon receipt of an application for obtaining a new home state license by virtue of compact privilege, the new home state shall verify that the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant meets the pertinent criteria outlined in section 2290 via the data system, without need for primary source verification except for: (1) A Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint-based criminal background check if not previously performed or updated pursuant to applicable rules adopted by the commission in accordance with the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1973, Title II, Public Law 92-544 (1972); (2) Any other criminal background check as required by the new home state; and (3) Submission of any requisite jurisprudence requirements of the new home state. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] C. The former home state shall convert the former home state license into a compact privilege once the new home state has activated the new home state license in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this compact, if the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant cannot meet the criteria in section 2290 , the new home state shall apply its requirements for issuing a new single-state license. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] E. The occupational therapist or the occupational therapy assistant shall pay all applicable fees to the new home state in order to be issued a new home state license. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

3. Criteria for single-state license. If an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant changes the therapist's or the assistant's primary state of residence by moving from a member state to a nonmember state, or from a nonmember state to a member state, the state criteria apply for issuance of a single-state license in the new state. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

4. Ability to hold single-state license in more than one state. This compact does not interfere with a licensee's ability to hold a single-state license in multiple states; however, for the purposes of this compact, a licensee may have only one home state license. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

5. Requirements for single-state license. This compact does not affect the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single-state license. [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6216 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6216
32 §6216. Examinations
Status: in_force

The board shall prepare an examination to measure the competence of an applicant to engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in accordance with this chapter. The board may employ and cooperate with any organization or consultant in the preparation, administration and grading of an examination. The board may adopt rules establishing examination criteria. Applicants for examination must pay an examination fee as set under section 6215 . [PL 2003, c. 347, §18 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 93-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 93-A
32 §93-A. Immunity for supervision and training
Status: in_force

1. Emergency medical treatment supervision. A physician functioning within the medical control system established by the regional medical director and practicing in a hospital to or from which patients are transported under section 86 or health care practitioner under such a physician's supervision who gives oral or written instructions to a basic emergency medical services person or an advanced emergency medical person for the provision of emergency medical treatment outside the hospital is not civilly liable for negligence as a result of issuing the instructions, if the instructions were in accordance with the protocol for the patient's reported condition. For the purpose of aiding in establishing the use of a protocol that permits the immunity provided in this subsection, the following provisions apply: A. The basic emergency medical services person or advanced emergency medical person to whom the instructions are given shall document those instructions on the state ambulance run record; and [PL 2019, c. 370, §18 (AMD).] B. The physician or health care practitioner giving the instructions shall maintain a medical control log documenting those instructions at the time they were given and shall sign the log. [PL 1987, c. 638, §2 (NEW).] The immunity provided in this subsection extends to the hospital in which the physician described in this subsection is practicing or the health care practitioner described in this subsection is being supervised. [PL 2019, c. 370, §18 (AMD).]

2. Emergency medical services persons' training. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, no hospital, physician or health care practitioner providing an emergency medical services course, refresher course or continuing education course approved by Maine Emergency Medical Services may be vicariously liable for the civil liability of a person enrolled in the course to a person receiving emergency medical treatment during the course. The immunity provided by this subsection does not apply if the person enrolled in the course is an employee of the hospital, physician or health care practitioner seeking immunity under this subsection. [PL 1991, c. 588, §25 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11207 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11207
32 §11207. Liability of principals, controlling persons and others
Status: in_force

1. Officials and agents. The act, omission or failure of any official, agent or other person acting for any individual, association, partnership, corporation or trust within the scope of his employment or office shall be deemed the act, omission or failure of the individual, association, partnership, corporation or trust, as well as of that official, agent or other person. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]

2. Controlling persons. Every person who directly or indirectly controls another person liable under any provision of this chapter, every partner, officer or director of such other person, every person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions, every employee of such other person who materially aids in the violation is also liable jointly and severally with and to the same extent as such other person, unless the person who is also liable by virtue of this provision sustains the burden of proof that he did not know, and in exercise of reasonable care could not have known, of the existence of the facts by reason of which the liability is alleged to exist. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18511 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18511
32 §18511. Disciplinary actions
Status: in_force

1. Unprofessional conduct. A physician licensed through the compact who is the subject of a disciplinary action taken by a member board is deemed to have engaged in unprofessional conduct and may be subject to discipline by another member board, in addition to discipline for any violation of the medical practice act or rules in that member board's state. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. License revocation. If a license granted to a physician by the member board in the state of principal license is revoked, surrendered or relinquished in lieu of discipline, or suspended, then all licenses issued to the physician by member boards must automatically be placed, without further action necessary by any member board, on the same status. If the member board in the state of principal license subsequently reinstates the physician’s license, a license issued to the physician by any other member board remains encumbered until that respective member board takes action to reinstate the license in a manner consistent with the medical practice act of that member board's state. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

3. Matter of law and fact decided. If disciplinary action is taken against a physician by a member board not in the state of principal license, any other member board may deem the action conclusive as to matter of law and fact decided and may: A. Impose the same or a lesser sanction against the physician as long as such sanction is consistent with the medical practice act of that member board's state; or [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] B. Pursue separate disciplinary action against the physician under the medical practice act of the member board's state, regardless of the action taken in other member states. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

4. Licenses in other member states. If a license granted to a physician by a member board is revoked, surrendered or relinquished in lieu of discipline, or suspended, then any license issued to the physician by any other member board must be suspended, automatically and immediately without further action necessary by the other member board, for 90 days upon entry of the order by the disciplining member board, to permit the other member board to investigate the basis for the action under the medical practice act of that member board's state. A member board may terminate the automatic suspension of the license it issued prior to the completion of the 90-day suspension period in a manner consistent with the medical practice act of that member board's state. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4854 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4854
32 §4854. State Board of Veterinary Medicine
Status: in_force

The State Board of Veterinary Medicine, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 42 , within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, consists of 6 members, appointed by the Governor, 5 of whom must be licensed veterinarians who are residents of this State and graduates of a veterinary school and who have been licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State for the 5 years preceding their appointment and one public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . Members are appointed for 5-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . A person may not serve on the board who is, or has been during the 2 years preceding appointment, a trustee or a member of the faculty or advisory board of a veterinary school. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4176 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 62 / Section 4176
32 §4176. Without examination, other states
Status: in_force

The department, upon application therefor, may issue a certificate, without examination, in a comparable classification, to any person who holds a certificate in any state, territory or possession of the United States or any country if the requirements for certification of operators under which the person's certificate was issued do not conflict with this chapter and are of a standard not lower than that specified by rules adopted under this chapter. The issuance of a certificate without examination does not exempt a person from any other requirement of an operator or an operator in responsible charge aside from the examination requirement. A person so certified is subject to disciplinary action under section 4175‑A . [PL 2021, c. 173, §13 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4863-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4863-A
32 §4863-A. Fees
Status: in_force

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $150 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2003, c. 251, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 3601 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 51 / Section 3601
32 §3601. Appointment; term; removal
Status: in_force

The Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine established in Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 33 consists of 4 podiatrists and a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A . The podiatrists are appointed by the Governor for a term of 4 years from nominations submitted by the Podiatry Association of Maine and by other organizations and individuals. The podiatrists selected must at the time of their appointment have been actively engaged in the practice of podiatry for a period of at least 2 years. Appointment of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14353 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 127-A / Section 14353
32 §14353. Commissioner; powers and duties
Status: in_force

The commissioner or the commissioner's designee has the following powers and duties in addition to all other powers and duties set forth in this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).]

1. Standards. The commissioner shall administer and enforce the standards under this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).]

2. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).]

3. Complaints. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. JJ, §2 (RP).]

4. Contracts. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. JJ, §2 (RP).]

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

6. Advisory council. The commissioner shall select members of the athletic training community to serve on an advisory council and to consult with the commissioner concerning the regulation of athletic trainers. The council may submit recommendations to the department concerning any matter and the department may consider the recommendations in making its decisions. Membership on the council is not a conflict of interest regardless of the occupations or associations of the members. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. JJ, §2 (AMD).]

7. Employees. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. JJ, §2 (RP).]

8. Budget. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. JJ, §2 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 18520 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18520
32 §18520. Dispute resolution
Status: in_force

1. Resolution. The interstate commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member state, to resolve disputes that are subject to the compact and that arise among member states or member boards. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. Rules. The interstate commission shall adopt rules pursuant to section 18516 providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution, as appropriate. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4174 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 62 / Section 4174
32 §4174. Examination; criteria; standards
Status: in_force

The department shall provide for at least one examination each year for the purpose of examining candidates for certification pursuant to section 4173 at a time and place designated by the department. [PL 2021, c. 173, §9 (AMD).]

The department shall establish the criteria and conditions for the classification of wastewater treatment plants. [PL 2021, c. 173, §9 (AMD).]

The department shall establish the qualifications, conditions and licensing standards and procedures for the certification of individuals to act as operators or operators in responsible charge. [PL 2021, c. 173, §9 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 13777 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13777
32 §13777. Exceptions
Status: in_force

This Act does not apply to any medical assistance or public health programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, including, but not limited to, the Medicaid program and the Low Cost Drug Program; to any employee benefit plan that is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 United States Code, Section 1001, et seq.; and to any 3rd-party prescription programs administered in accordance with and subject to the limitations of the former Nonprofit Service Organizations Preferred Provider Arrangement Act of 1985, Title 24, chapter 19, subchapter II, or the Preferred Provider Arrangement Act, Title 24‑A, chapter 32 . [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. A, §39 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 3282-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3282-B
32 §3282-B. Lyme disease treatment
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Long-term antibiotic therapy" means the administration of oral, intramuscular or intravenous antibiotics, singly or in combination, for a period of time in excess of 4 weeks. [PL 2015, c. 235, §1 (NEW).] B. "Lyme disease" means: (1) The presence of signs or symptoms compatible with acute infection with Borrelia burgdorferi; (2) Late stage, persistent or chronic infection with Borrelia burgdorferi; (3) Complications related to an infection under subparagraph (1) or (2); or (4) The presence of signs or symptoms compatible with acute infection or late stage, persistent or chronic infection with other strains of Borrelia that are identified or recognized by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a cause of disease. "Lyme disease" includes an infection that meets the surveillance criteria for Lyme disease established by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or a clinical diagnosis of Lyme disease that does not meet the surveillance criteria for Lyme disease set by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but presents other acute and chronic signs or symptoms of Lyme disease as determined by a patient's treating physician. [PL 2015, c. 235, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]

2. Lyme disease treatment. A physician licensed under this chapter may prescribe, administer or dispense long-term antibiotic therapy for a therapeutic purpose to eliminate infection or to control a patient's symptoms upon making a clinical diagnosis that the patient has Lyme disease or displays symptoms consistent with a clinical diagnosis of Lyme disease. The physician shall document the clinical diagnosis and treatment in the patient's medical record. The clinical diagnosis must be based on knowledge obtained through medical history and physical examination only or in conjunction with testing that provides supportive data for the clinical diagnosis. [PL 2015, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13006 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13006
32 §13006. Confidentiality
Status: in_force

All hearings and records of hearings conducted by the grievance committee or the professional standards committee of any state or regional professional real estate association or board are confidential and are exempt from discovery. [PL 1989, c. 82 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 5507 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 76 / Section 5507
32 §5507. Fees
Status: in_force

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 2‑A, paragraph D , may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for a purpose may not exceed $100 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [RR 2011, c. 2, §35 (COR).]
32 M.R.S. § 3114-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 45-A / Section 3114-C
32 §3114-C. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §15 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 221 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 221
32 §221. Examinations
Status: in_force

Examinations must consist of such technical and professional subjects and oral questioning as the board may from time to time prescribe. The rules for the manner in which examinations are conducted and the content of the examination must be adopted in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, section 8051 , et seq. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §15 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2152 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2152
32 §2152. Qualifications
Status: in_force

Each member of the board must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this State for at least 3 consecutive years prior to appointment and shall file with the Secretary of State an oath of office before beginning service. The board is composed of: [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).]

1. Professional nurses. Six professional nurses, each of whom: A. Must be a graduate of a state-approved educational program in professional nursing; [PL 1985, c. 724, §13 (RPR).] B. Holds a current state license to practice nursing; and [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).] C. Has at least 3 years' experience in active practice immediately preceding appointment. [PL 1985, c. 724, §13 (RPR).] A minimum of 2 professional nurses must be active in an approved educational program in nursing. A minimum of 2 professional nurses must be active in nursing service. One of the professional nurse members of the board must be practicing long-term care nursing. One of the professional nurse members of the board must be an advanced practice registered nurse; [PL 1995, c. 379, §6 (AMD).]

2. Licensed practical nurse. One licensed practical nurse who: A. Must be a graduate of a state-approved educational program in practical nursing; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).] B. Holds a current state license to practice practical nursing; and [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).] C. Has at least 3 years' experience in active practice immediately preceding appointment; and [PL 1985, c. 724, §13 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 379, §6 (AMD).]

3. Public members. Two public members. A person may not qualify for appointment as a public member of the board if that person or a member of that person's immediate family is serving as: A. A member of another state licensing board; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).] B. On the board of another health care agency; and [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).] C. Engaged for compensation in the provision of health services or the provision of health research, instruction or insurance. [PL 1985, c. 724, §13 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4700-N — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-C / Section 4700-N
32 §4700-N. Well information
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules directing that, upon constructing, enlarging or deepening a drinking water well, the well contractor who constructed, enlarged or deepened the well shall record information in a permanent manner, including, but not limited to, the name of the contractor, the date the well was constructed, enlarged or deepened, the depth of the well and the well yield rate in gallons per minute. The rules must direct that the required information be maintained in the event that another contractor performs additional work on the well or a pump system that causes the original record of information to be altered or removed. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2003, c. 126, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18103 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18103
32 §18103. Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Unlicensed practice. A person, firm or corporation who makes an oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas installation without being licensed as provided by subchapter 3 or who employs an unlicensed person to make installations is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

2. Strict liability. Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 4173 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 62 / Section 4173
32 §4173. Certification
Status: in_force

The department shall certify persons as to their competency to successfully manage and supervise the operation of wastewater treatment plants of each classification established pursuant to section 4172 . All operators and operators in responsible charge must be certified, except that a certification is not required for an operator or operator in responsible charge who is a licensed professional engineer in good standing. [PL 2021, c. 173, §5 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2268 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2268
32 §2268. Confidentiality
Status: in_force

When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13812 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13812
32 §13812. Dispensing of medication by pharmacist (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 2015, c. 502, §16)
Status: in_force

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

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

1. Dispensing of medication. A pharmacist, who in good faith relies upon a certification card presented by a midwife identifying that the midwife has met the certification standards described under section 13811 , may sell and dispense to the midwife the noncontrolled prescription drugs and substances identified in section 13811 . [PL 2007, c. 669, §2 (NEW).]

2. Good faith. A pharmacist, or person acting at the direction of a pharmacist, who: A. In good faith sells and dispenses noncontrolled prescription drugs and substances to a midwife pursuant to this section is not liable for any adverse reactions caused by any method of use by the midwife; and [PL 2007, c. 669, §2 (NEW).] B. Makes a report relating to the dispensing of noncontrolled prescription drugs and substances to a midwife pursuant to section 13811 to an enforcement agency is immune from any civil liability that may result from that action, including, but not limited to, any civil liability that might otherwise arise under state or local laws or rules regarding confidentiality of information. [PL 2007, c. 669, §2 (NEW).] In a proceeding in which a pharmacist, or person acting at the direction of a pharmacist, invokes the immunity provided pursuant to this section, there is a rebuttable presumption of good faith. [PL 2007, c. 669, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4321 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 64 / Section 4321
32 §4321. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]

1. Body piercer. "Body piercer" means a person who performs body piercing on another. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]

2. Body piercing. "Body piercing" means the creation of an opening in the body of a human being for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration. This includes, but is not limited to, piercing of an ear, lip, tongue, nose or eyebrow. "Body piercing" does not, for the purpose of this chapter, include piercing an earlobe with a disposable, single-use stud or solid needle that is applied using a mechanical device to force the needle or stud through the earlobe. Piercing in an area other than the earlobe, located at the lower end of the ear, is "body piercing" as defined in this subsection and subject to the licensing requirements of this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 184, §1 (AMD).]

3. Body piercing establishment. "Body piercing establishment" means the premises where a body piercer performs body piercing. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]

4. Department. "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

5. Minor. "Minor" means an individual under 18 years of age who is not emancipated as defined by Title 15, section 3003, subsection 6 . [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 225 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3-A / Section 225
32 §225. Seal
Status: in_force

Each licensed architect or landscape architect shall upon licensure obtain a seal of such design as the board authorizes and directs. Technical submissions prepared by or under the direct supervision of a licensed architect or under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect must be stamped with the seal during the life of the licensee's license. It is unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any documents with the seal after the license named on the seal has expired or has been revoked, unless the license has been renewed or reissued. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]

As used in this section, "direct supervision of a technical submission" means that the supervising licensee has personal knowledge of the technical submission and direct knowledge of involvement with and control over preparation of the technical submission, provided that persons consulting with or employed by the licensee who are licensed in this State under any other provision of law may provide direct supervision of portions of the technical submission. Those portions are determined to be under the direct supervision of the licensee if the licensee has reviewed those portions, coordinated their preparation and is responsible for their adequacy. [PL 1991, c. 396, §20 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 84-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 84-A
32 §84-A. Commissioner; powers and duties
Status: in_force

1. Powers and duties. The commissioner has the following powers and duties: A. To review the function and operation of the board and regional councils to assure that these organizations are in compliance with their statutory and public service responsibilities; [PL 1985, c. 730, §§10, 16 (NEW).] B. To act as a liaison between the board and other administrative units within the department, with the Governor and the Legislature; [PL 1985, c. 730, §§10, 16 (NEW).] C. To carry out the requirements as set forth in this chapter or as delegated by the board through rules; and [PL 1985, c. 730, §§10, 16 (NEW).] D. To provide the staff and administrative support necessary for the board to carry out its function. [PL 1985, c. 730, §§10, 16 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 730, §§10, 16 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18701 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 149 / Section 18701
32 §18701. Short title (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)
Status: in_force

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact," referred to in this chapter as "the compact." [PL 2023, c. 329, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DDD, §1 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 17514 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17514
32 §17514. Binding effect of compact and other laws
Status: in_force

Nothing in this compact prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact. Any laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. Any lawful actions of the commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the commission, are binding upon the member states. All agreements between the commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms. If any provision of the compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, the provision is ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13191 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 114 / Section 13191
32 §13191. General qualifications
Status: in_force

1. Application. Applicants must submit an application together with the fee as set under section 13007 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §20 (AMD).]

2. Age. The applicant shall have reached his 18th birthday at the time of his application. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]

3. Residence. The applicant shall provide evidence of his legal residence. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]

4. High school. The applicant shall be a high school graduate or hold an equivalency certificate. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]

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

6. Active license. Upon application for an active license, the applicant shall provide a written statement from the designated broker of the agency, who will be employing the applicant, authorizing issuance of the applicant's license under the agency. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]

7. Single license. No more than one license may be issued to any person for the same period of time. In the event of a change in an employer, another license shall not be issued until the current license has been returned or for which a satisfactory accounting has been made. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3275-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3275-A
32 §3275-A. Background check for expedited licensure through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Status: in_force

1. Background check. The board shall request a background check for an individual licensed under this chapter who applies for an expedited license under section 18506 . The background check must include criminal history record information obtained from the Maine Criminal Justice Information System and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A. The criminal history record information obtained from the Maine Criminal Justice Information System must include a record of public criminal history record information as defined in Title 16, section 703, subsection 8 . [PL 2017, c. 253, §6 (NEW).] B. The criminal history record information obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation must include other state and national criminal history record information. [PL 2017, c. 253, §6 (NEW).] C. An applicant shall submit to having fingerprints taken. The State Police, upon payment by the applicant, shall take or cause to be taken the applicant's fingerprints and shall forward the fingerprints to the State Bureau of Identification so that the bureau can conduct state and national criminal history record checks. Except for the portion of the payment, if any, that constitutes the processing fee charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, all money received by the State Police for purposes of this paragraph must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. The money must be applied to the expenses of administration incurred by the Department of Public Safety. [PL 2017, c. 253, §6 (NEW).] D. The subject of a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record check may obtain a copy of the criminal history record check by following the procedures outlined in 28 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 16.32 and 16.33. The subject of a state criminal history record check may inspect and review the criminal history record information pursuant to Title 16, section 709 . [PL 2017, c. 253, §6 (NEW).] E. State and federal criminal history record information of an applicant may be used by the board for the purpose of screening that applicant. [PL 2017, c. 253, §6 (NEW).] F. Information obtained pursuant to this subsection is confidential. The results of background checks received by the board are for official use only and may not be disseminated to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission, established in section 18512 , or to any other person or entity. [PL 2017, c. 253, §6 (NEW).] G. An individual whose expedited licensure through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact under chapter 145 has expired and who has not applied for renewal may request in writing that the State Bureau of Identification remove the individual's fingerprints from the bureau's fingerprint file. In response to a written request, the bureau shall remove the individual's fingerprints from the fingerprint file and provide written confirmation of that removal. [PL 2017, c. 253, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 253, §6 (NEW).]

2. Rules. The board, following consultation with the State Bureau of Identification, 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 2017, c. 253, §6 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 17505 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17505
32 §17505. Compact privilege to practice telehealth
Status: in_force

A member state shall recognize the right of an audiologist or speech-language pathologist, licensed by a home state in accordance with section 17503 and under rules promulgated by the commission, to practice audiology or speech-language pathology in any member state through telehealth under a privilege to practice as provided in the compact and rules promulgated by the commission. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 68 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 68
32 §68. Unlicensed practice
Status: in_force

An individual who violates section 61 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. E, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4870 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 71-A / Section 4870
32 §4870. Enforcement
Status: in_force

Any person who practices veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or permit for the performance of relief veterinary service is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . A person engaged in the practice of veterinary technology without a valid license is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2015, c. 209, §20 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12552-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12552-A
32 §12552-A. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this subchapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this subchapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §38 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12513 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12513
32 §12513. Licensing
Status: in_force

1. Licensed acupuncturist. The board shall issue a license to practice acupuncture to an applicant who has satisfactorily met the following minimal requirements: A. The eligibility requirements set forth in section 12512 ; and [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).] B. Any other reasonable criteria the board may prescribe by rule. [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1308 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1308
32 §1308. Records and reports
Status: in_force

The board shall keep such records and minutes as are necessary to the ordinary dispatch of its functions. [PL 1983, c. 413, §46 (RPR).]

Not later than August 1st of each year, the board shall submit to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation a report of its transactions of the preceding fiscal year ending June 30th and shall transmit to the commissioner a complete statement of the receipts and expenditures of the board, attested by affidavits of its chair. [PL 2005, c. 315, §16 (AMD).]

The commissioner shall act as a liaison between the board and the Governor. [PL 1983, c. 413, §46 (RPR).]

The commissioner may not exercise or interfere with the exercise of discretionary, regulatory or licensing authority granted by statute to the board. The commissioner may require the board to be accessible to the public for complaints and questions during regular business hours and to provide any information the commissioner requires in order to ensure that the board is operating administratively within the requirements of this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 659, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]

The board shall submit to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation its budgetary requirements in the same manner as is provided in Title 5, section 1665 . The budget submitted by the board to the commissioner must be sufficient to enable the board to comply with this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 659, Pt. B, §7 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14203 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14203
32 §14203. Exemptions; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Exemptions. The prohibitions and penalties of this chapter do not apply to the following persons when acting within the scope of their profession or occupation: A. Persons authorized by law of this State to practice medicine and surgery and persons under the supervision and control of those persons; [PL 1993, c. 179, §1 (AMD).] B. Commissioned medical officers of the United States Armed Forces; [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] C. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse's aides; [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] D. Persons who practice upon members of their immediate families or on persons residing in their household and who receive no payment for such practice; [PL 1993, c. 179, §1 (AMD).] E. Persons employed by licensed establishments who provide shampooing services within the licensed establishments; [PL 1997, c. 210, §15 (AMD).] F. Persons employed to apply special make-up designed for theater lighting to a person who requires this make-up for an appearance in the theater or a movie, on television or as a model; and [PL 1997, c. 210, §16 (AMD).] G. Persons licensed under chapter 21 who practice the funeral service profession on human remains in a licensed funeral establishment. [PL 1997, c. 210, §17 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 210, §§15-17 (AMD).]

1-A. Activities exempted. A license under this chapter is not required for the following activities: A. Hair braiding services; [PL 2019, c. 373, §12 (NEW).] B. Threading services for removal of unwanted facial hair; [PL 2019, c. 373, §12 (NEW).] C. Selling makeup, oils and cosmetics and application of those products during the process of selling those products by persons employed by a retail store; and [PL 2019, c. 373, §12 (NEW).] D. Tanning services by means of airbrushing or spray tanning. [PL 2019, c. 373, §12 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 373, §12 (NEW).]

2. Exceptions. The practice of cosmetology, barber hair styling, hair design, aesthetics or nail technology may be performed only by persons duly licensed to practice in this State and only in an establishment licensed by the director, except as provided in this subsection. Duly licensed persons may practice their respective practices: A. On patients in hospitals or nursing homes; [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] B. On residents of youth camps; [PL 2009, c. 211, Pt. B, §29 (AMD).] C. On inmates or residents of institutions of the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Corrections; [PL 2019, c. 373, §13 (AMD).] D. On persons with disabilities in those persons' places of residence; [PL 2021, c. 348, §49 (AMD).] E. On residents of nursing homes; [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] F. On hotel or motel occupants in their hotel or motel rooms; [PL 1991, c. 397, §6 (NEW).] G. On persons in their residences; [PL 1997, c. 210, §18 (AMD).] H. On persons in their private businesses; [PL 1997, c. 210, §19 (AMD).] I. On human remains in licensed funeral establishments; and [PL 1997, c. 210, §20 (NEW).] J. On persons at special events such as weddings, conventions and other similar events as determined by the director. [PL 2019, c. 373, §13 (AMD).] The services provided pursuant to this subsection must comply with any applicable health and safety requirements, the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter and all federal, state and local laws. [PL 2021, c. 348, §49 (AMD).]

3. Hair braiding. [PL 2019, c. 373, §14 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 18516 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145 / Section 18516
32 §18516. Rule-making functions of the interstate commission
Status: in_force

1. Rules. The interstate commission shall adopt reasonable rules, which are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A , in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of the compact; however, if the interstate commission exercises its rule-making authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the compact or the powers granted under the compact, then such an action by the interstate commission is invalid and has no force or effect. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

2. Rules conformation. Rules for the operations of the interstate commission must be adopted pursuant to a rule-making process that substantially conforms to the "Revised Model State Administrative Procedure Act" (2010), as amended, of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]

3. Judicial review. Not later than 30 days after a rule is adopted, a person may file a petition for judicial review of the rule in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, as long as the filing of such a petition does not stay or otherwise prevent the rule from becoming effective unless the court finds that the petitioner has a substantial likelihood of success. The court shall give deference to the actions of the interstate commission consistent with applicable law and may not find the rule to be unlawful if the rule represents a reasonable exercise of the authority granted to the interstate commission. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14049-D — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124-A / Section 14049-D
32 §14049-D. Appraisal management company operational and record-keeping requirements
Status: in_force

1. Operational requirements. An appraisal management company shall: A. Engage only certified or licensed appraisers for federally related transactions in conformity with federally related transaction regulations; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] B. Establish and comply with processes and controls reasonably designed to ensure that the appraisal management company in engaging an appraiser selects an appraiser who is independent of the transaction and who has the requisite education, expertise and experience necessary to competently complete the appraisal assignment for the particular market and property type; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] C. Direct an appraiser to perform an assignment in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; and [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] D. Establish and comply with processes and controls reasonably designed to ensure that the appraisal management company conducts appraisal management services in accordance with the requirements of the Truth in Lending Act, 15 United States Code Section 1639e(a)‑(i) and regulations adopted under that section. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

2. Record keeping. An appraisal management company licensed or applying to be licensed or to renew a license in this State shall: A. Certify to the board on a form prescribed by the board that the appraisal management company maintains a detailed record of each service request that the appraisal management company receives for appraisals of real property located in this State; and [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] B. Retain for at least 5 years, or at least 2 years after final disposition of any related judicial proceeding, all business records relating to each request for an appraisal service that the appraisal management company has received and the appraiser who performs the appraisal service for the appraisal management company. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] An appraisal management company licensed under this chapter shall make all records required to be maintained by the appraisal management company available for inspection by the board upon reasonable notice to the appraisal management company. [PL 2019, c. 501, §15 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 451 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 451
32 §451. Definitions
Status: in_force

1. Chiropractic. "Chiropractic" means the art and science of identification and correction of subluxation and the accompanying physiological or mechanical abnormalities. The term subluxation, as utilized within the chiropractic health care system, means a structural or functional impairment of an intact articular unit. "Chiropractic" includes chiropractic acupuncture. Chiropractic recognizes the inherent recuperative capability of the human body as it relates to the spinal column, musculo-skeletal and nervous system. [PL 1999, c. 214, §1 (AMD).]

1-A. Chiropractic acupuncture. "Chiropractic acupuncture" means the insertion of acupuncture needles through the skin at specific points. It is a chiropractic methodology used for the correction of the soft tissue components contributing to subluxation and the accompanying physiological or mechanical abnormalities. Except as provided in section 502 , chiropractic acupuncture may only be practiced by a licensee who has received a chiropractic acupuncture certification from the board. [PL 1999, c. 214, §2 (NEW).]

2. Chiropractic doctors. "Chiropractic doctors" are health care providers functioning within their scope of practice as provided by this chapter. [PL 1983, c. 113, §1 (NEW).]

2-A. Chiropractic intern. "Chiropractic intern" means a chiropractic student who has been issued a temporary license to provide chiropractic services under the provisions of subchapter 5 . [PL 2019, c. 187, §1 (NEW).]

3. Chiropractic methodologies. "Chiropractic methodologies" utilized for the identification or correction of subluxation and the accompanying physiological or mechanical abnormalities include diagnostic, therapeutic, adjustive or manipulative techniques utilized within the chiropractic profession, excluding prescriptive medication or surgery. [PL 1983, c. 113, §1 (NEW).]

3-A. Chiropractic radiographer. "Chiropractic radiographer" means a licensed chiropractic assistant who has been issued a certificate pursuant to section 559 . [PL 2025, c. 314, §1 (NEW).]

3-B. Chiropractic radiography. "Chiropractic radiography" means the use of ionizing radiation on human beings for chiropractic diagnostic purposes while under the supervision and control of a chiropractor in accordance with this chapter. [PL 2025, c. 314, §2 (NEW).]

4. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1989, c. 450, §8 (NEW).]

5. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1989, c. 450, §8 (NEW).]

6. Board. "Board" means the Board of Chiropractic Licensure. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. H, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-N — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-N
32 §6100-N. Receipts
Status: in_force

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

1. Application. This section does not apply to: A. Money received for transmission subject to 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1005, Subpart B; or [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Money received for transmission pursuant to a written agreement between the licensee and payee to process payments for goods or services provided by the payee. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Electronic receipts. For a transaction conducted in person, the receipt may be provided electronically if the sender requests or agrees to receive an electronic receipt. For a transaction conducted electronically or by phone, a receipt may be provided electronically. All electronic receipts must be provided in a retainable form. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

3. Money transmission receipts. A licensee or its authorized delegate shall provide the sender a receipt for money received for transmission. A. The receipt required by this section must contain the following information, as applicable: (1) The name of the sender; (2) The name of the designated recipient; (3) The date of the transaction; (4) The unique transaction or identification number; (5) The name of the licensee, the licensee's NMLS unique identifier, the licensee's business address and the licensee’s customer service telephone number; (6) The amount of the transaction in United States dollars; (7) Any fees charged by the licensee to the sender for the transaction; and (8) Any taxes collected by the licensee from the sender for the transaction. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. The receipt required by this section must be in English and in the language principally used by the licensee or authorized delegate to advertise, solicit or negotiate, either orally or in writing, for a transaction conducted in person, electronically or by phone, if other than English. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

For purposes of this section, "receipt" means a paper receipt, electronic record or other written confirmation. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2574 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2574
32 §2574. Locum tenens
Status: in_force

An osteopathic physician who is a graduate of a school or college of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association and who is of good repute may, at the discretion of the board, be given a temporary license to be effective for not more than 6 months after issuance, for the purpose of permitting the physician to serve as "locum tenens" for another osteopathic physician who is unable, because of illness or some other substantiated reason, to maintain the practice, thus fulfilling a need in that area for providing health services. The fee for such a license may be not more than $600. [PL 2001, c. 492, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 4700-L — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-C / Section 4700-L
32 §4700-L. Penalties
Status: in_force

1. Fine. A person, company, firm, partnership or corporation who installs, alters, repairs or replaces a water well, geothermal heat exchange well or pump system without being licensed as provided in this chapter or in violation of the code of performance adopted by the commission pursuant to section 4700‑H, subsection 5 , except for an apprentice well driller or an apprentice pump installer as set forth in this chapter, or a person, firm, partnership or corporation who procures a license as provided in this chapter wrongfully or by fraud commits a civil violation punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §115 (COR).]

2. Injunction. The State may bring action in Superior Court to enjoin any person, firm, partnership or corporation from violating this chapter, regardless of whether proceedings have been or may be instituted in the District Court or whether civil proceedings have been or may be instituted. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

3. Exclusion. This chapter does not prevent a person from making water well, geothermal heat exchange well or pump system installations, alterations, repairs or replacements in a single-family residence occupied by that person or to be occupied by that person as a bona fide personal abode as long as the installation, alteration, repair or replacement conforms to the standards set forth in this chapter and any rules adopted by the commission or the department. [PL 2009, c. 153, §24 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-CC — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-CC
32 §6100-CC. Civil penalties
Status: in_force

The administrator may assess a civil penalty against a person that violates this Act or a rule adopted or an order issued under this Act in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per day for each day the violation is outstanding, plus this State's costs and expenses for the investigation and prosecution of the matter, including reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6219-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6219-A
32 §6219-A. Continuing education
Status: in_force

1. Requirements. The board may adopt continuing education requirements and approve programs and courses by rule. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2003, c. 347, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]

2. Program approval. Each application for approval of a continuing education program or course must be submitted according to the guidelines prescribed by rule, together with the required fee under section 6215 . The fee is retained whether or not the application is approved. [PL 2003, c. 347, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]

3. Core requirement. The board may establish a core educational requirement for each license type under this chapter. [PL 2003, c. 347, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 12537 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12537
32 §12537. Scope of practice for certified midwife
Status: in_force

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

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

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

4. Prescriptive authority. The scope of practice of a certified midwife includes prescriptive authority, which may not include schedule II drugs. As used in this subsection, "schedule II drug" has the same meaning as in the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, 21 United States Code, Section 812. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]

5. Board rules. Clarifications of the scope of practice of a certified midwife may be established by board rule, consistent with national standards. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16532 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16532
32 §16532. Return of recovered money to fund
Status: in_force

The administrator shall return to the fund any money recovered by the administrator under this subchapter. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1528-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 1528-A
32 §1528-A. Continuing education
Status: in_force

Renewal of a license under this chapter is contingent upon evidence of participation in continuing education as determined by the director. A licensee shall certify at time of renewal compliance with the continuing education requirements under this section. [PL 2019, c. 284, §17 (NEW).]

1. Limited interpreters. A holder of a limited interpreter license under former section 1524 or limited deaf interpreter license under former section 1524‑A must complete at least 20 hours annually of continuing education in American Sign Language or the interpreting process. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §43 (COR).]

2. Certified interpreters. A certified interpreter or certified deaf interpreter is required to maintain continued certification with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director. [PL 2019, c. 284, §17 (AMD).]

3. Conditional interpreters. A conditional interpreter or conditional deaf interpreter must complete at least 20 hours annually of continuing education in American Sign Language or the interpreting process. [PL 2019, c. 284, §17 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 7351 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7351
32 §7351. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Polygraph Examiners Act." [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-KK — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-KK
32 §6100-KK. Multiple licenses
Status: in_force

A person licensed under this Act is not required to obtain a separate license to engage in either the cashing of checks or the exchange of foreign currency in the State. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11001 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 109-A / Section 11001
32 §11001. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Fair Debt Collection Practices Act." [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3302 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 49 / Section 3302
32 §3302. Applicability
Status: in_force

1. License required. A license is required for any individual who is engaged in plumbing or performing plumbing installations. A license is not required for any activity for which a permit is not required under Title 30‑A, section 4215 . This section does not apply to the following: A. Plumbing by regular employees of public utilities as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102 , when working as such; [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. B, §33 (AMD).] B. Plumbing by oil burner technicians, duly licensed under chapter 139 , and propane and natural gas installers, licensed under chapter 139 , except that this exception only applies to hot and cold water connections to existing piping in the same room where the installation is taking place and does not apply beyond any existing branch connection supplying water; [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).] C. Plumbing by a person in a single-family residence occupied or to be occupied by that person as that person's bona fide personal abode as long as the installation conforms with board laws and rules; and [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).] D. Plumbing by a pump installer who is duly licensed pursuant to section 4700‑I, subsection 2 , except that this exception is limited to installing piping from the cold water distribution pipe at the pressure tank's main shut-off valve to the existing water supply piping as long as the piping is located in the same room as the tank, the length of the piping is no longer than 15 feet and the piping does not extend beyond any existing branches. Such plumbing must conform to the board's laws and rules. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §116 (AMD).]

2. Municipal licenses not required. A municipality may not require plumbers to be municipally licensed nor may any municipality issue a permit for any plumbing installation unless satisfied that the person, firm or corporation applying for the permit complies with this chapter. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).]

3. Supervision of trainee plumber. A master or journeyman plumber may not have more than 3 trainee plumbers working under the master or journeyman plumber's direct supervision. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18226 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 141 / Section 18226
32 §18226. Seals; stamps
Status: in_force

1. Seal; design; final documents; alteration; official notice. A professional land surveyor shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board by rule. A. All final documents, including plans, descriptions, reports, maps, plats or other drawings must be signed and sealed by the issuing professional land surveyor, as prescribed in the rules of the board. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).] B. If an item bearing the seal of a professional land surveyor is altered, the altering professional land surveyor's seal and signature must be affixed with the notation "altered by," the date and a specific description of the alteration. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).] C. An official of this State, or of any city, county, town or village in the State, charged with the enforcement of laws, rules, ordinances or regulations may not accept or approve any plans or other documents prepared within the meaning and intent of this chapter that are not sealed and signed by the professional land surveyor under whose responsible charge they were completed. [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).] [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 17404 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 137 / Section 17404
32 §17404. Professional responsibility
Status: in_force

All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 5510 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 76 / Section 5510
32 §5510. General qualifications
Status: in_force

1. Application. The applicant shall submit an application together with the fee as set under section 5507 . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §6 (AMD).]

2. Criminal history information. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. T, §6 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 4154 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 61 / Section 4154
32 §4154. Repeal, revocation or refusal; appeals
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, has the power to refuse to issue and to refuse to renew, and the District Court, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, has the power to revoke or to suspend any license issued under this chapter whenever any of the provisions of the chapter or rules or regulations promulgated or established under the chapter have been violated. A person, firm, corporation, association or society whose license has been so revoked or suspended shall discontinue the packing of sardines, kippers, steaks or other canned herring products until this chapter has been complied with and a new license issued or the suspension removed. The District Court may revoke or suspend the license temporarily until there is a compliance with this chapter or permanently for the unexpired period of the license. [PL 1995, c. 307, §3 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 1804 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 27 / Section 1804
32 §1804. Disposal of fines and fees
Status: in_force

All fees received by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry under this chapter, and all money and fines received by him under this chapter, by virtue of Title 7, sections 13 and 15 , shall be paid by him to the Treasurer of State for deposit in the General Fund. [PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
32 M.R.S. § 12503 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12503
32 §12503. Powers and duties of the board
Status: in_force

The board has the following powers and duties in addition to all other powers and duties set forth in this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]

1. Duties. The board shall: A. Adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (AMD).] B. Set standards of practice for acupuncturists and naturopathic doctors; [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).] B-1. Set the standards of practice for midwives. Prior to January 1, 2021, rules relating to the limitations in section 12536 , the drug formulary, informed consent documentation, preexisting conditions that render a pregnancy ineligible for out-of-hospital birth and data collection and reporting must be adopted by the board in joint rulemaking with the Board of Licensure in Medicine. On or after January 1, 2021, rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph must be adopted by the board. All other rules must be adopted by the board. [PL 2015, c. 502, §7 (NEW).] C. [PL 2003, c. 666, §2 (RP).] D. Ensure that acupuncturists, naturopathic doctors and midwives serving the public meet minimum standards of proficiency and competency to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public; and [PL 2015, c. 502, §8 (AMD).] E. Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rules adopted by the board under that authority granted in this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (AMD).] F. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).] G. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).] H. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).] I. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).] J. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).] K. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).] [PL 2015, c. 502, §§7, 8 (AMD).]

2. Complaints. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]

3. Hearings. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]

4. Subpoena power; administration of oaths; power to compel production of documents. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]

5. Witness fees. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]

6. Suspension and revocation. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 3114-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 45-A / Section 3114-B
32 §3114-B.  Examination waiver
Status: in_force

The board may waive the examination requirement for an applicant who is currently licensed in another state or other jurisdiction by virtue of having previously passed a qualifying examination acceptable to the board, if the passing standards for the examination are equivalent to those then required by the law of this State. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §6 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3300-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3300-B
32 §3300-B. Expedited partner therapy
Status: in_force

An individual licensed under this chapter may not be disciplined for providing expedited partner therapy in accordance with the provisions of Title 22, chapter 251, subchapter 3, article 5 . [PL 2009, c. 533, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2251-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2251-A
32 §2251-A. Qualifications
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant satisfies one of the following qualifications: [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (AMD).]

1. Education. [PL 2003, c. 204, Pt. H, §6 (RP).]

2. Approved program. The applicant completed a prescribed curriculum in a state-approved program for the preparation of practical nurses and holds a diploma or certificate; or [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (AMD).]

3. Military training and experience. The applicant: A. Served on active duty in the medical corps of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States and spent an aggregate of at least 12 months rendering bedside patient care; [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).] B. Completed the basic course of instruction in nursing required by the branch of the Armed Forces of the United States in which the applicant served; and [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).] C. Was honorably discharged from active duty. [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 5501 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 76 / Section 5501
32 §5501. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Board of Licensure of Foresters. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

2. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

3. Forester. "Forester" means a person licensed under this chapter to practice forestry. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

4. Forestry. "Forestry" means services relating to forestry requiring the application of forestry principles and techniques. The services include, but are not limited to, investigations, consultations, timber inventory, development of forest management plans, responsible supervision of forest management, forest utilization, appraisal of severed or unsevered timber, forest economics or other forestry activities as carried out in connection with any public or private lands. "Forestry" does not include services for the physical implementation of cutting, hauling, handling or processing of forest products or for the physical implementation of timber stand improvements or other silvicultural activities or measuring or scaling activities performed by persons licensed under Title 10, section 2365‑A . [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

5. Intern forester. "Intern forester" means a person licensed under this chapter to practice forestry under the sponsorship of a forester. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

6. Person. "Person" means an individual. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

7. Sponsor. "Sponsor" means a forester who is responsible for overseeing the activities of an intern forester. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]

8. Supervisor. "Supervisor" means a forester who is responsible for the activities of an unlicensed person providing services under the direction of the forester. [PL 2001, c. 261, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18543 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 145-A / Section 18543
32 §18543. Binding effect of compact and other laws
Status: in_force

1. Enforcement. Nothing in this chapter prevents the enforcement of any other law of a participating state that is not inconsistent with the compact. [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).]

2. Conflict. Any laws in a participating state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).]

3. Binding agreements. All permissible agreements between the commission and the participating states are binding in accordance with their terms. [PL 2023, c. 670, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3301 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 49 / Section 3301
32 §3301. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).]

1. Apprentice plumber. [PL 1983, c. 468, §11 (RP).]

1-A. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1985, c. 389, §16 (NEW).]

1-B. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1985, c. 389, §16 (NEW).]

2. Board. "Board" means the Plumbers' Examining Board appointed under section 3401 . [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).]

2-A. Journeyman-in-training. "Journeyman-in-training" means a person who is licensed under this chapter to assist in making plumbing installations under the direct supervision of a journeyman plumber or a master plumber who may not act as or represent that the person is a journeyman plumber, as defined in subsection 3 . [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).]

3. Journeyman plumber. "Journeyman plumber" means any person who customarily performs the work of installing plumbing and drainage under the employment and direction of a master plumber or, not being a master plumber, does plumbing repair work as a regular part-time occupation. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).]

4. Limited license. "Limited license" means a limited plumber's license to install and service plumbing work related to a specific type of plumbing equipment or to specific plumbing installations granted to any person who has passed a satisfactory examination before the board. It must specify the name of the person who is limited to engage in the occupation of installing and servicing the plumbing work related to the type of equipment or to specific plumbing installations only as authorized by the license. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).]

5. Master plumber. "Master plumber" means any individual qualified under this chapter engaging in or about to engage in the business of installing plumbing or plumbing systems. The license must specify the name of the individual to whom the license is issued. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).]

5-A. Propane and natural gas installer. A "propane and natural gas installer" means a person licensed under chapter 139 when installing propane and natural gas utilization equipment, subject to the restrictions of that person's license. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. D, §11 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

6. Trainee plumber. "Trainee plumber" means any person who is engaged in assisting in making plumbing installations under the direct supervision of one or more licensed journeyman plumbers or licensed master plumbers, whether for the purpose of learning the trade or otherwise. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).]

7. Trainee plumber. [PL 1983, c. 468, §15 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 10002 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104-A / Section 10002
32 §10002. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Board of Underground Oil Storage Tank Installers established under this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1-A. Class I liquid. "Class I liquid" means any liquid having a flash point below 100° Fahrenheit. [PL 1989, c. 845, §4 (NEW).]

2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Department. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3-A. Hazardous substance. [PL 1997, c. 364, §3 (RP).]

3-B. Gasoline. "Gasoline" means a volatile, highly flammable liquid with a flashpoint of less than 100° Fahrenheit obtained from the fractional distillation of petroleum. [PL 1989, c. 312, §1 (NEW).]

4. Oil. "Oil" means oil, petroleum products and their by-products of any kind and in any form including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, oil mixed with other waste, crude oils and all other liquid hydrocarbons regardless of specific gravity. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Public member. "Public member" means that that person may not be a past or present member of the occupation or profession regulated by the board, may not have been professionally affiliated with that occupation or profession for a period of 5 years preceding appointment to the board and may not have had in the past a material or financial interest in either the provision of services provided by this occupation or profession or an activity directly related to this occupation or profession, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5-A. Underground hazardous substance storage tank. [PL 1997, c. 364, §3 (RP).]

5-B. Underground hazardous substance storage tank installer. [PL 1997, c. 364, §3 (RP).]

5-C. Underground gasoline storage tank. "Underground gasoline storage tank" means a tank or container, 10% or more of which is underground, together with associated piping and dispensing facilities and which is used, or intended to be used, for the storage or supply of gasoline. The term does not include tanks or containers that are situated upon or above the surface of a floor and in such a manner that they may be readily inspected. [PL 1989, c. 312, §1 (NEW).]

5-D. Underground gasoline storage tank remover. "Underground gasoline storage tank remover" means a person certified under this chapter to remove underground gasoline storage tanks. [PL 1989, c. 312, §1 (NEW).]

6. Underground oil storage tank. "Underground oil storage tank," for purposes of this chapter, means any tank or container, 10% or more of which is beneath the surface of the ground, together with associated piping and dispensing facilities and which is used, or intended to be used, for the storage or supply of oil as defined in subsection 4 . The term "underground oil storage tank" does not include tanks or containers, associated piping or dispensing facilities that are located in an underground area if these tanks or containers, associated piping or dispensing facilities are situated upon or above the surface of a floor and in such a manner that they may be readily inspected. [PL 1985, c. 496, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6-A. Underground oil storage tank inspector. "Underground oil storage tank inspector" means a person certified under this chapter to inspect underground oil storage tanks. [PL 2001, c. 231, §5 (NEW).]

7. Underground oil storage tank installer. "Underground oil storage tank installer" means a person certified under this chapter to install underground oil storage tanks and to remove underground oil storage tanks. [PL 1987, c. 491, §2 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3300-E — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3300-E
32 §3300-E. Issuance of prescription for ophthalmic lenses (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 3300-D)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 3300-D)

A physician licensed pursuant to chapter 36 , 48 or 145 may not issue a prescription for ophthalmic lenses, as defined in section 19101, subsection 18 , solely in reliance on a measurement of the eye by a kiosk, as defined in section 19101, subsection 13 , without conducting an eye examination, as defined in section 19101, subsection 11 . [PL 2023, c. 580, §7 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 9909 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104 / Section 9909
32 §9909. Term of license
Status: in_force

1. Renewal. A license expires annually on September 30th or such other time as the commissioner may designate. Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee together with the additional late fee and renewal fee as set under section 9911 . Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the licensing renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Y, §6 (AMD).]

2. Continuing education. Each license renewal must be accompanied by evidence of continuing education or other requirements as established in rule by the board. [PL 1995, c. 402, Pt. A, §33 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18303 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18303
32 §18303. Individual license
Status: in_force

Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter and only a licensed individual may provide services for which a license is required under this chapter. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18442 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18442
32 §18442. Effective date; withdrawal; amendment
Status: in_force

1. Effective date. The compact takes effect on the date the compact statute is enacted into law in the 7th participating state. A. On or after the effective date of the compact, the commission shall convene and review the enactment of each of the states that enacted the compact prior to the commission convening, referred to in this section as "the charter participating states," to determine if the statute enacted by each charter participating state is materially different than the model compact. (1) A charter participating state whose enactment is found to be materially different from the model compact is entitled to the default process set forth in section 18441, subsection 2 . (2) If any participating state is later found to be in default, or is terminated or withdraws from the compact, the commission shall remain in existence and the compact must remain in effect even if the number of participating states is less than 7. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. Participating states enacting the compact subsequent to the charter participating states are subject to the process set forth in section 18438, subsection 3, paragraph V to determine if their enactments are materially different from the model compact and whether they qualify for participation in the compact. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. All actions taken for the benefit of the commission or in furtherance of the purposes of the administration of the compact prior to the effective date of the compact or the commission coming into existence must be considered to be actions of the commission unless specifically repudiated by the commission. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

2. Subsequent member states. Any state that joins the compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules and bylaws is subject to the rules and bylaws as they exist on the date on which the compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the commission has the full force and effect of law on the day the compact becomes law in that state. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

3. Withdrawal. Any participating state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing that state's enactment of the compact. A. A participating state's withdrawal does not take effect until 180 days after enactment of the repealing statute. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] B. Withdrawal does not affect the continuing requirement of the state licensing board or boards of the withdrawing state to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this compact prior to the effective date of withdrawal. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] C. Upon the enactment of a statute withdrawing a state from this compact, the state shall immediately provide notice of such withdrawal to all licensees within that state. Notwithstanding any subsequent statutory enactment to the contrary, such withdrawing state shall continue to recognize all compact privileges to practice within that state granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of 180 days after the date of such notice of withdrawal. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

4. Other agreements or arrangements. Nothing contained in this compact may be construed to invalidate or prevent any licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a participating state and a nonparticipating state that does not conflict with the provisions of this compact. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]

5. Amendment. This compact may be amended by the participating states. An amendment to this compact does not become effective and binding upon any participating state until it is enacted into the laws of all participating states. [PL 2023, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2278 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2278
32 §2278. Temporary license
Status: in_force

A temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the education and level II fieldwork requirements of this chapter and who has also received NBCOT approval to sit for the appropriate certification examination. This temporary license allows the holder to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Temporary licensees shall take the first available national examination for which they become eligible. [PL 1997, c. 294, §5 (RPR).]

A temporary license may not be renewed more than once. [PL 1997, c. 294, §5 (NEW).]

Foreign trained applicants must receive approval to sit for the examination from NBCOT in order to be eligible for a temporary license. [PL 1997, c. 294, §5 (NEW).]

No more than one temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. This license allows the holder to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. This license must be issued for a term of 6 months and may be renewed for an additional 6 months at the discretion of the board. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. G, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2104 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2104
32 §2104. Education programs
Status: in_force

1. Application for approval. An institution desiring to conduct a nursing education program to prepare professional or practical nurses must apply to the board and submit evidence that: A. It is prepared to carry out the prescribed professional nursing curriculum or the prescribed curriculum for practical nursing, as the case may be; and B. It is prepared to meet other standards as established by this chapter and by the board. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §114 (AMD).] [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §114 (AMD).]

2. Survey. A survey of the institution and its entire nursing education program must be made by either or both the executive director or other authorized appointee of the board, who shall submit a written report of the survey to the board. If, in the opinion of the board, the requirements for an approved nursing education program are met, the institution must be approved as a nursing education program for professional or practical nurses. From time to time as determined necessary by the board, it is the duty of the board, through its executive director or other authorized representative of the board, to survey all nursing education programs in the State. Written reports of the surveys must be submitted to the board. If the board determines that an approved nursing education program is not maintaining the standards required by statute and by the board, notice in writing specifying the defect or defects must be immediately given to the institution conducting the program. If a program fails to correct these conditions to the satisfaction of the board within a reasonable time, the board shall take appropriate action pursuant to section 2153 . [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §114 (AMD).]

3. In-service training. Nothing in this chapter applies to in-service teaching or training programs for paramedical personnel.

4. Approval and monitoring of nursing assistant training curriculum and faculty. An educational institution or health care facility desiring to conduct an educational program for nursing assistants to prepare individuals for a certificate of training and subsequent listing on the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers must apply to the Department of Health and Human Services and submit evidence: A. That it is prepared to carry out the curriculum for nursing assistants as prescribed by the board; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §114 (AMD).] B. That it is prepared to meet those standards established by the board; and [PL 2021, c. 81, §1 (AMD).] C. That it is prepared to meet those standards for educational programming and faculty as established by the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2021, c. 81, §2 (AMD).] D. [PL 2021, c. 81, §3 (RP).] The Department of Health and Human Services shall issue a notice of approval to an educational institution or health care facility that meets the requirements of this subsection. [PL 2021, c. 81, §§1-3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 89 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 89
32 §89. Regions and regional councils
Status: in_force

1. Regions to be established; regional councils. The board shall delineate regions within the State to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The board shall set out conditions under which an organization in each region may be recognized by the board as the regional council for that region. A regional council shall, at a minimum, provide adequate representation for ambulance and rescue services, emergency room physicians and nurses, hospitals and the general public. A regional council must be structured to adequately represent each major geographical part of its region. Only one regional council may be recognized in any region. [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (AMD).]

2. Duties of regional councils. Each regional council shall carry out an annual program, approved by the board, to further the goals specified in section 84, subsection 2 . Specific responsibilities of the councils include, but are not limited to, the following: A. Establishing a regional medical control committee to carry out a plan of quality improvement approved by the board; [PL 2017, c. 373, §1 (AMD).] B. Appointing, subject to approval by the board, a regional medical director, who must be a licensed physician qualified by training and experience and who serves as an agent of Maine Emergency Medical Services. The regional medical director may delegate in writing to other licensed physicians the responsibilities of this position; [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (AMD).] C. [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (RP).] D. [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (RP).] E. [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (RP).] F. Nominating 2 or more candidates from each region for a position on the Emergency Medical Services' Board, from whom the Governor may select a member; and [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (AMD).] G. Establishing regional goals to carry out the provisions of this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 730, §§13, 16 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 373, §1 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 8107 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8107
32 §8107. Application for original license
Status: in_force

Applications for original licenses must be made to the chief under oath on forms prescribed by the chief demonstrating the qualifications required under this chapter. The application must be accompanied by the fee required under section 8117 and by a certification by each of 3 reputable citizens of the State of the following: [PL 2011, c. 366, §35 (AMD).]

1. Residence. That the reputable citizen resides in the community in which the applicant resides, has a place of business or proposes to conduct the applicant's private investigation business; [PL 2011, c. 366, §35 (AMD).]

2. Knowledge of applicant. That the reputable citizen has personally known the applicant for at least 3 years; [PL 2011, c. 366, §35 (AMD).]

3. Relation to applicant. That the reputable citizen is not related to the applicant by blood or marriage; [PL 2011, c. 366, §35 (AMD).]

4. Character of applicant. That the applicant is honest and of good moral character; and [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]

5. Truth of statements in application. That the reputable citizen has read the application and believes each statement in it to be true. [PL 2011, c. 366, §35 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 14229 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 126 / Section 14229
32 §14229. Qualifications; nail technology
Status: in_force

A person is eligible to obtain a license under this chapter for the practice of nail technology if that person: [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §22 (AMD).]

1. Age. [PL 2019, c. 373, §33 (RP).]

2. Education. [PL 2019, c. 373, §33 (RP).]

3. Training. Has satisfactorily completed a course of instruction in nail technology of 200 hours in not less than 5 weeks in a school licensed by the director or has experience in the practice of nail technology as a trainee of 400 hours distributed over a period of at least 10 weeks; and [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §22 (AMD).]

4. Examination. Has passed an approved examination. A. [PL 1997, c. 210, §36 (RP).] B. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §22 (RP).] [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. M, §22 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-L — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-L
32 §6100-L. Transmission
Status: in_force

Money received for transmission is governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Money forwarding. A licensee shall forward all money received for transmission in accordance with the terms of the agreement between the licensee and the sender unless the licensee has a reasonable belief or a reasonable basis to believe that the sender may be a victim of fraud or that a crime or violation of law, rule or regulation has occurred, is occurring or may occur. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Failure to forward. If a licensee fails to forward money received for transmission in accordance with this section, the licensee shall respond to inquiries by the sender with the reason for the failure unless providing a response would violate a state or federal law, rule or regulation. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1525-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 22 / Section 1525-B
32 §1525-B. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the director, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the director determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §12 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-JJ — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-JJ
32 §6100-JJ. Treatment of fees
Status: in_force

The administrator may set the fees under this Act by rule up to a maximum of $2,500 for an initial license, $1,000 for a license renewal and $1,000 for the designation of an authorized delegate. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

The aggregate of fees, examination expense reimbursements and other payments made under this Act is appropriated for the use of the administrator. Any balances of funds do not lapse but must be carried forward to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal year. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3300-CC — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3300-CC
32 §3300-CC. Confidentiality
Status: in_force

When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §9 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15104-C — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 131 / Section 15104-C
32 §15104-C. Fees
Status: in_force

The director may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any accreditation review, facility review or inspection of any one boiler or pressure vessel may not exceed $500, the fee for any shop inspection may not exceed $3,000, the fee for an inspection certificate for any one boiler or pressure vessel may not exceed $100, the fee for a late inspection or a late certificate may not exceed $250 and the fee for any other purpose may not exceed $150. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §13 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 7087 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 83 / Section 7087
32 §7087. Authority of commission and member state licensing authorities
Status: in_force

1. Authority of member state. Nothing in this compact, nor any rule of the commission, may be construed to limit, restrict or in any way reduce the ability of a member state to enact and enforce laws, regulations or other rules related to the practice of social work in that state, when those laws, regulations or other rules are not inconsistent with the provisions of this compact. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

2. Single-state license. Nothing in this compact affects the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single-state license. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

3. Authority to take adverse action against single-state license. Nothing in this compact, nor any rule of the commission, may be construed to limit, restrict or in any way reduce the ability of a member state to take adverse action against a licensee's single-state license to practice social work in that state. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

4. Authority to take adverse action against multistate authorization to practice. Nothing in this compact, nor any rule of the commission, may be construed to limit, restrict or in any way reduce the ability of a remote state to take adverse action against a licensee's multistate authorization to practice in that state. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]

5. Authority to take adverse action against multistate license to practice. Nothing in this compact, nor any rule of the commission, may be construed to limit, restrict or in any way reduce the ability of a licensee's home state to take adverse action against that licensee's multistate license based upon information provided by a remote state. [PL 2023, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 11304 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11304
32 §11304. Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

1. Knowing violation. Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or order of the administrator under this chapter is guilty of a Class C crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17‑A, sections 1704 and 1705 , the maximum fine is $10,000 or any higher amount that does not exceed twice the pecuniary gain derived from the crime by the defendant pursuant to Title 17‑A, section 1706, subsection 1 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §83 (AMD).]

2. Prosecution. The administrator may refer such evidence as is available concerning violations of this chapter or any rule or order of the administrator to the Attorney General or the proper district attorney, who may, with or without such a reference from the administrator, institute the appropriate criminal proceedings under this chapter. [PL 1989, c. 542, §78 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 8101 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8101
32 §8101. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter is known and may be cited as the Professional Investigators Act. [PL 2011, c. 366, §6 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3403-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 49 / Section 3403-A
32 §3403-A. Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The board shall administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter and has the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (AMD).]

1. Rules. The board may, in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2 , adopt rules commensurate with the authority vested in it by this chapter. These rules may include, but not be limited to, internal plumbing, licensing requirements, examinations and reciprocity of licensing with similar boards of other states that maintain standards equivalent to this State. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (AMD).]

2. Hearings. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (RP).]

3. Contracts. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (RP).]

4. Fees. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §4 (RP).]

5. Orders. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §5 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 85-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 85-B
32 §85-B. Emergency medical services ambulance operators
Status: in_force

1. Mandatory qualifications. The board, in consultation with the licensing board, shall adopt rules governing qualifications for and standards to be observed by emergency medical services ambulance operators, including: A. Establishing licensing requirements for emergency medical services ambulance operators; [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).] B. Establishing minimal education and continuing education requirements for emergency medical services ambulance operators; [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).] C. Providing for Maine Emergency Medical Services approval of training programs for emergency medical services ambulance operators that are conducted in accordance with standards approved by the board; and [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).] D. Establishing requirements for holding a valid state driver’s license pursuant to Title 29‑A, chapter 11, subchapter 1 . [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 491, §9 (AMD).]

2. Background and driver's license information check. The licensing board shall obtain criminal history record information containing a record of public criminal history record information as defined in Title 16, section 703, subsection 8 for an applicant for licensure under this section. The licensing board shall also obtain driver's license information for an applicant for licensure under this section. Information obtained pursuant to this subsection is confidential and may be used only to determine suitability for issuance of a license to operate an emergency medical services ambulance. The results of criminal history record information checks received by the licensing board are for official use only and may not be disseminated outside the board. The applicant for licensure shall pay the expense of obtaining the information required by this subsection. [PL 2025, c. 491, §10 (AMD).]

3. Persons requiring a license to operate an emergency medical services ambulance. A person not licensed under section 85 who is associated with a ground ambulance service shall obtain a license under this section to operate an emergency medical services ambulance. This section does not apply to a person not associated with a ground ambulance service who operates an emergency medical services ambulance. [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).]

4. Licensing actions. A license issued under this section is subject to the provisions of section 90‑A . [PL 2025, c. 491, §11 (AMD).]

5. Effect on tort claims. This section does not increase any liability that may arise or be limited under Title 14, chapter 741 . [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).]

6. Rules. The board shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16101 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16101
32 §16101. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Uniform Securities Act." [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 15228 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 133 / Section 15228
32 §15228. Elevator size
Status: in_force

1. Requirements. Notwithstanding section 15205‑A , whenever a passenger elevator is installed in a building being newly constructed or in a new addition that extends beyond the exterior walls of an existing building, at least one passenger elevator must reach every story within the building and be of sufficient size to allow the transport of a person on an ambulance stretcher in the fully supine position, without having to raise, lower or bend the stretcher in any way. As used in this subsection, "story" has the same meaning as in the International Building Code, as adopted by the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board under Title 10, section 9722 . The director shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2023, c. 149, §1 (AMD).]

2. Applicability. This section applies only to multi-story buildings that house private entities or nonprofit organizations that serve the public or are places of public accommodation. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 4553, subsection 8 , places of public accommodation include restaurants, cafes, hotels, inns, banks, theaters, motion picture houses, bars, taverns, night clubs, country clubs, convention centers, retail stores, shopping centers, hospitals, private schools, day care centers, senior citizen centers, doctor offices, professional offices, manufacturing facilities, apartment buildings, condominiums, state facilities or any private establishment that in fact caters to, or offers its goods, facilities or services to, or solicits or accepts patronage from, the general public. This section does not apply to any building owned by a local unit of government. [PL 2001, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1380 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 1380
32 §1380. Penalties; injunction
Status: in_force

1. Penalties. Any person who plans, installs or inspects a fire sprinkler system, or any part of that system, without obtaining the required license, certification or registration, or after the license, certification or registration has expired or has been suspended or revoked or temporarily suspended or revoked, or who installs or alters a system without obtaining a permit as required by this chapter is guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]

2. Injunction. The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin any person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether proceedings have or may be instituted in District Court or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 1361 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 1361
32 §1361. Retired status
Status: in_force

A licensee who has terminated practice of engineering may apply to the board for retired status. Upon receiving an application for retired status, accompanied by the fee established by the board, the board shall issue a certificate of retired status to the applicant and record the applicant's name in the roster as a retired licensee, along with the date of retired status. [PL 2005, c. 315, §26 (AMD).]

A retired licensee may retain but not use the seal and may not practice engineering. A retired licensee may apply for reinstatement to active status in accordance with section 1357 and after completing professional development requirements according to board rules. [PL 2019, c. 375, §18 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 11209 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 111-A / Section 11209
32 §11209. Purpose
Status: in_force

This chapter may be construed and implemented to effectuate its general purpose to protect investors, to prevent and prosecute illegal and fraudulent schemes involving commodity contracts and to maximize coordination with federal and other states' laws and the administration and enforcement of those laws. This chapter is not intended to create any rights or remedies upon which actions may be brought by private persons against persons who violate the provisions of this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16403 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16403
32 §16403. Investment adviser licensing requirement and exemptions
Status: in_force

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

2. Exemptions from licensing. The following persons are exempt from the licensing requirement of subsection 1 : A. A person without a place of business in this State that is registered or licensed under the securities act of the state in which the person has its principal place of business if its only clients in this State are: (1) Federal covered investment advisers, investment advisers licensed under this chapter or broker-dealers licensed under this chapter; (2) Institutional investors; (3) Bona fide preexisting clients whose principal places of residence are not in this State if the investment adviser is registered or licensed under the securities act of the state in which the clients maintain principal places of residence; or (4) Any other client exempted by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. A person without a place of business in this State if the person has had, during the preceding 12 months, not more than 5 clients that are resident in this State in addition to those specified under paragraph A ; or [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Any other person exempted by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

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

4. Investment adviser representative licensing required. It is unlawful for an investment adviser to employ or associate with an individual required to be licensed under this chapter as an investment adviser representative who transacts business in this State on behalf of the investment adviser unless the individual is licensed under section 16404, subsection 1 or is exempt from licensing under section 16404, subsection 2 . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Rulemaking. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 9710 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 97 / Section 9710
32 §9710. Fees
Status: in_force

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $135 biennially. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §9 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]

1. Amount. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §9 (AMD).]

2. Deposit of fees. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §9 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 502 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 502
32 §502. Meetings; chair; powers and duties
Status: in_force

The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. The board may make and adopt rules and a code of ethics consistent with law necessary for the enforcement of its authority, the performance of its duties and the governing of the practice of chiropractic, but a rule or code of ethics may not be made that is unreasonable or contravenes this chapter. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]

1. Fraud. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. H, §4 (RP).]

2. Practice outside chiropractic. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. H, §4 (RP).]

3. Solicitation. [PL 1977, c. 458, §1 (RP).]

4. Advertising. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. H, §4 (RP).]

5. Fee splitting. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. H, §4 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-Z — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-Z
32 §6100-Z. Orders to cease and desist
Status: in_force

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

1. Order issuance. If the administrator determines that a violation of this Act or a rule adopted or an order issued under this Act by a licensee or authorized delegate is likely to cause immediate and irreparable harm to the licensee, its customers or the public as a result of the violation, or cause insolvency or significant dissipation of assets of the licensee, the administrator may issue an order requiring the licensee or authorized delegate to cease and desist from the violation. The order becomes effective upon its service upon the licensee or authorized delegate. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Authorized delegate. The administrator may issue an order against a licensee to cease and desist from providing money transmission through an authorized delegate that is the subject of a separate order by the administrator. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

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

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

5. Expiration. An order to cease and desist expires unless the administrator commences an administrative proceeding within 10 days after the order is issued. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 4664-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69 / Section 4664-A
32 §4664-A. Time of seller's performance
Status: in_force

1. Performance after right to cancel. If the contract requires the seller to affix merchandise permanently to real estate or its appurtenances, then the seller may not begin performance as long as the consumer has the right to cancel. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §7 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. A. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §7 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. A person who intentionally violates this section commits a Class D crime. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §7 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §7 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 4326 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 64 / Section 4326
32 §4326. Rules
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt rules necessary for regulating the art of body piercing. Rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3820 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3820
32 §3820. Duty to warn and protect
Status: in_force

1. Duty. A licensee under this chapter has a duty to warn of or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from a patient's violent behavior if the licensee has a reasonable belief based on communications with the patient that the patient is likely to engage in physical violence that poses a serious risk of harm to self or others. The duty imposed under this subsection may not be interpreted to require the licensee to take any action that in the reasonable professional judgment of the licensee would endanger the licensee or increase the threat of danger to a potential victim. [PL 2019, c. 317, §3 (NEW).]

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

3. Immunity. No monetary liability and no cause of action may arise concerning patient privacy or confidentiality against a person licensed under this chapter for information disclosed to 3rd parties in an effort to discharge a duty under subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 317, §3 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14047 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124-A / Section 14047
32 §14047. Controlling persons
Status: in_force

1. Designation of controlling person. An appraisal management company applying to the board for a license or for renewal of a license shall designate one controlling person that will be the main contact for all communication between the board and the appraisal management company. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

2. Requirements. A controlling person must: A. Be actively licensed or certified in at least one state as an appraiser at all times that the person is designated as a controlling person; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] B. Have never had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser refused, denied, cancelled, revoked or surrendered in lieu of a pending revocation for substantive cause in any state; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] C. Be of good moral character, as determined by the board; and [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] D. Submit to a background investigation, as required by the board. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]
32 M.R.S. § 7352 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 86 / Section 7352
32 §7352. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board under section 7371 . [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

2-A. Criminal justice agency. "Criminal justice agency" has the same meaning as in Title 16, section 803, subsection 4 . [PL 2015, c. 316, §1 (NEW).]

3. Department. "Department" means the Department of Public Safety. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

4. Instrument. "Instrument" means a device used to test a subject to directly or indirectly detect deception or verify the truth of a statement by, at a minimum, recording visually, permanently and simultaneously a subject's cardiovascular, respiratory and electrodermal patterns. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

5. Intern. "Intern" means a person who holds a polygraph examiner intern license under this chapter. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

5-A. Polygraph examination. "Polygraph examination" means an examination conducted by a polygraph examiner that consists of a pre-test phase, an in-test phase and a post-test phase. [PL 2015, c. 316, §1 (NEW).]

6. Polygraph examiner. "Polygraph examiner" means a person licensed under this chapter to use an instrument. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

7. Polygraph examiner internship. "Polygraph examiner internship" means a course of study of polygraph examinations and of the administration of polygraph examinations by an intern under the supervision and control of a polygraph examiner. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 2255 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2255
32 §2255. Renewals
Status: in_force

The license of every practical nurse licensed under this chapter is renewable every 2 years, except as otherwise provided. At least 30 days before the date that the license expires, the board shall mail an application for renewal of license to each practical nurse who holds a valid license. The application must be mailed to the most recent address of that individual as it appears on the records of the board. That individual shall complete the renewal application and return it to the board with the renewal fee designated by the board, but not to exceed $100, before the expiration date of the license. Upon receipt of the application and fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application and issue to the applicant a renewal of license for a period of 2 years, expiring on the anniversary of the applicant's birth. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §134 (AMD).]

A practical nurse who fails to renew the license as provided may be reinstated by the board on satisfactory explanation for failure to renew the license and on payment of a reinstatement fee of $10 in addition to the renewal fee. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §134 (AMD).]

An individual practicing nursing as a licensed practical nurse during the time the individual's license has lapsed is considered an illegal practitioner and is subject to the penalties provided for violations of this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §134 (AMD).]

An individual who is not engaged in practical nursing in the State is not required to pay a renewal fee as long as the individual does not practice but shall notify the board of inactive status in writing prior to the expiration date of that individual's current license. Before the resumption of practice as a licensed practical nurse and transfer to active status, that individual is required to notify the board, complete a renewal application and remit the current renewal fee. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §134 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 8109 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 89 / Section 8109
32 §8109. Renewal of license
Status: in_force

Each professional investigator's license is valid for an initial term of 2 years. Unless the license is revoked, the licensee may apply to renew the license every 4 years after the initial term. [PL 2011, c. 366, §37 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2174 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2174
32 §2174. Applications for licensure in a party state -- Article 4
Status: in_force

1. Other licenses. Upon receiving an application for a multistate license, the licensing board in the issuing party state shall ascertain, through the coordinated licensure information system, whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of, a license issued by any other state, whether there are any encumbrances on a license or multistate licensure privilege held by the applicant, whether an adverse action has been taken against a license or multistate licensure privilege held by the applicant and whether the applicant is currently participating in an alternative program. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

2. Multistate license. A nurse may hold a multistate license issued by the home state in only one party state at a time. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

3. Change of residence. If a nurse changes primary state of residence by moving between 2 party states, the nurse shall apply for licensure in the new home state, and the multistate license issued by the prior home state must be deactivated in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission. A. A nurse may apply for licensure under this compact in advance of a change in primary state of residence. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] B. A multistate license may not be issued by the new home state under this subsection until the nurse provides satisfactory evidence of a change in primary state of residence to the new home state and satisfies all applicable requirements to obtain a multistate license from the new home state. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

4. Change of residence to nonparty state. If a nurse changes primary state of residence by moving from a party state to a nonparty state, the multistate license issued by the prior home state converts to a single-state license, valid only in the former home state. [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6100-M — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6100-M
32 §6100-M. Refunds
Status: in_force

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

1. Applicability. This section does not apply to: A. Money received for transmission subject to 12 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1005, Subpart B; or [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Money received for transmission pursuant to a written agreement between the licensee and payee to process payments for goods or services provided by the payee. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Refunds. A licensee shall refund to the sender within 10 days of receipt of the sender's written request for a refund all money received for transmission unless any of the following occurs: A. The money has been forwarded within 10 days of the date on which the money was received for transmission; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] B. Instructions have been given committing an equivalent amount of money to the person designated by the sender within 10 days of the date on which the money was received for transmission; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] C. The agreement between the licensee and the sender instructs the licensee to forward the money at a time that is beyond 10 days of the date on which the money was received for transmission. If funds have not yet been forwarded in accordance with the terms of the agreement between the licensee and the sender, the licensee shall issue a refund in accordance with the other provisions of this section; [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] D. The refund is requested for a transaction that the licensee has not completed based on a reasonable belief or a reasonable basis to believe that a crime or violation of law, rule or regulation has occurred, is occurring or may occur; or [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] E. The refund request does not enable the licensee to identify the sender's name and address or telephone number or identify the particular transaction to be refunded if the sender has multiple transactions outstanding. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 294-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5-B / Section 294-A
32 §294-A. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 14046 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 124-A / Section 14046
32 §14046. Owner requirements
Status: in_force

1. License or certification as appraiser. An appraisal management company licensed or applying for or renewing a license under this chapter may not be owned in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by a person that has had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser refused, denied, cancelled, revoked or surrendered in lieu of a pending revocation in any state for substantive cause. An appraisal management company is not ineligible for a license under this subsection if the person's license or certificate to act as an appraiser was not revoked for substantive cause and the person has subsequently had the license or certificate granted or reinstated. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]

2. Background. A person that owns more than 10% of an appraisal management company shall: A. Be of good moral character, as determined by the board; and [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] B. Submit to a background investigation, as required by the board. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).] [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. D, §1 (REEN).]
32 M.R.S. § 1378 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 20 / Section 1378
32 §1378. Employees
Status: in_force

The commissioner may appoint, subject to the Civil Service Law, such employees as may be necessary to carry out this chapter. Any person so employed is under the administrative and supervisory direction of the commissioner. [PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 1233-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 18 / Section 1233-A
32 §1233-A. Grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation
Status: in_force

The department may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or renew a license under this chapter or place a licensee on probation if: [PL 2021, c. 125, §21 (NEW).]

1. Conviction of crime. The applicant or licensee has been convicted of a crime related to the practice of electrology; [PL 2021, c. 125, §21 (NEW).]

2. Deception or misrepresentation. The applicant or licensee has engaged in any deception or misrepresentation to the department or the public in applying for a license or license renewal under this chapter or in the advertising or practice of electrology; [PL 2021, c. 125, §21 (NEW).]

3. Negligence; incompetence; endangering the public. The applicant or licensee has demonstrated negligence or incompetence or has endangered the public in the practice of electrology; or [PL 2021, c. 125, §21 (NEW).]

4. Violation of rule. The applicant or licensee has violated a rule adopted by the department under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 125, §21 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 12231-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113 / Section 12231-A
32 §12231-A. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this subchapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this subchapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §34 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1242 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 18 / Section 1242
32 §1242. Rules
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt: [PL 1979, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]

1. Administration. Rules for the proper administration of this chapter; and [PL 1979, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]

2. Practices of electrology. Rules governing the practice of electrology relating to training, health, safety, sanitation, equipment, electrolysis procedures and record keeping. [PL 1991, c. 416, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 2153-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2153-B
32 §2153-B. Liaison; limitations
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall act as a liaison between the board and the Governor. The commissioner may not exercise or interfere with the exercise of discretionary, regulatory or licensing authority granted by statute to the board. The commissioner may require the board to be accessible to the public for complaints and questions during regular business hours and to provide any information the commissioner requires in order to ensure that the board is operating administratively within the requirements of this chapter. [PL 2005, c. 163, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13844 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13844
32 §13844. Conditions or diseases managed; scope of practice
Status: in_force

1. Generally accepted standards of care. A pharmacist may engage in collaborative drug therapy management pursuant to a collaborative practice agreement only for conditions or diseases with generally accepted standards of care. [PL 2013, c. 308, §4 (NEW).]

2. Prohibition. A pharmacist who is engaged in collaborative drug therapy management pursuant to a collaborative practice agreement may not, as part of the collaborative practice, participate in research or clinical or investigational trials. [PL 2013, c. 308, §4 (NEW).]

3. Limitation. A collaborative practice agreement may include only the conditions or diseases to be managed that meet the qualifications and scope of practice for each party to the agreement. [PL 2013, c. 308, §4 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16613 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16613
32 §16613. Administrative determination of abandonment
Status: in_force

A pending license application, registration statement, exemption filing or notice filing may be considered abandoned if the administrator has not received a response to inquiries or deficiency notices for a period of at least 120 days. The administrator shall send an abandonment notice to the last known address of the applicant or filer. The applicant or filer must respond to the abandonment notice within 30 days to avoid an abandonment determination. The abandonment of an application does not preclude the filing of a subsequent application for licensing, registration statement, exemption filing or notice filing. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1746 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 26-B / Section 1746
32 §1746. Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

1. Industry. A chemical used in or for industry or manufacturing, including chemicals processed or otherwise used in or for industrial or manufacturing processes; [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

2. Retailers. A retailer of a food package unless the retailer knowingly sells a food package that contains a priority food contact chemical after the effective date of its prohibition under section 1745 for which that retailer has received prior notification from a manufacturer, a distributor or the State; [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

3. Contaminants. A chemical that occurs in a food package only as a contaminant as long as the manufacturer had in place a manufacturing control program and exercised due diligence to minimize the presence of the contaminant in the food package; or [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]

4. Certain manufacturers. A manufacturer of a food or beverage product that is contained in a food package or to which a food package is applied as long as that manufacturer has less than $1,000,000,000 of total annual national sales of food and beverage products. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 18309 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 143 / Section 18309
32 §18309. Fees
Status: in_force

1. Fee establishment. The director may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that: A. The fee for any one purpose may not exceed $550 unless another fee is authorized by paragraph B or C ; [PL 2025, c. 71, §1 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 71, §2 (AFF).] B. The fee for an initial license or a license renewal under section 18342 or a permit under section 18379 may not exceed $1,000; and [PL 2025, c. 71, §1 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 71, §2 (AFF).] C. The fee for an initial license or a license renewal under section 18345 may not exceed $200. [PL 2025, c. 71, §1 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 71, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 71, §1 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 71, §2 (AFF).]

2. Rules. Rules adopted pursuant to subsection 1 are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 71, §1 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 71, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 12542 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12542
32 §12542. Public health authority and responsibility
Status: in_force

A certified professional midwife or certified midwife is a licensed health care provider and has the same authority and responsibility as other licensed health care providers regarding public health laws, reportable disease and conditions, communicable disease control and prevention, recording of vital statistics, health and physical examinations and local boards of health, except that this authority is limited to activity consistent with the scope of practice authorized by this subchapter. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 13782-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 117 / Section 13782-A
32 §13782-A. Price disclosure
Status: in_force

1. Price disclosure required. A pharmacist or pharmacy technician employed by a pharmacy shall disclose upon the request of any person making an inquiry in person or by telephone the price of any brand or generic drug sold by that pharmacy. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §30 (AMD).]

2. Information required for price disclosure. In order to have sufficient information to disclose a prescription price, a pharmacist or pharmacy technician may ask the person making the inquiry for the following information: A. The brand or generic name of the medication; [PL 1997, c. 245, §15 (NEW).] B. The dose or strength of the medication, if applicable; or [PL 1997, c. 245, §15 (NEW).] C. The quantity of the medication. [PL 1997, c. 245, §15 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 245, §15 (NEW).]

3. Information not provided. If the inquiring person can not provide some or all of the information in subsection 2 and this information is necessary for the requested price to be determined, then the pharmacist or pharmacy technician may contact the prescribing practitioner in order to obtain the necessary information prior to disclosing the prescription price. [PL 1997, c. 245, §15 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3118 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 45-A / Section 3118
32 §3118. Unlicensed practice
Status: in_force

Any person who violates section 3113‑A is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §10 (NEW).]

1. Penalties. [PL 207, c. 402, Pt. N, §10 (RP).]

2. Injunction. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §10 (RP).]
32 M.R.S. § 4700-F — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 69-C / Section 4700-F
32 §4700-F. Exclusions
Status: in_force

1. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter apply to all water wells constructed in the State after January 1, 1994. The provisions of this chapter relating to geothermal heat exchange well construction, geothermal heat exchange well pump installation and licensing requirements for geothermal heat exchange well drillers and geothermal heat exchange well pump installers apply after final adoption of initial rules pursuant to section 4700‑I, subsection 2‑A . A. [PL 1993, c. 25, §6 (RP).] B. [PL 1993, c. 25, §6 (RP).] C. [PL 1993, c. 25, §6 (RP).] D. [PL 1993, c. 25, §6 (RP).] [PL 2009, c. 153, §6 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 12602 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 113-B / Section 12602
32 §12602. License not required
Status: in_force

A person who provides complementary or alternative health care services in accordance with this subchapter but who is not licensed, certified or registered in this State as a health care professional or practitioner under this Title does not violate any law relating to the licensing of health care professionals under this Title as long as the person complies with the requirements of this subchapter. [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).]

1. Prohibited acts. A person providing complementary or alternative health care services under this subchapter may not engage in any of the following activities: A. Performing surgery, setting fractures or performing any other procedure on a person that punctures the skin; [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] B. Administering or prescribing radiation, including x-ray radiation; [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] C. Prescribing or administering medications, drugs or devices that require a prescription from a licensed health care professional; [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] D. Recommending the discontinuance of medications or drugs or the use of devices prescribed by a licensed health care professional; [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] E. Performing chiropractic adjustment of joints or spine; or [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] F. Acting in any way that suggests, advertises or implies that the person providing complementary or alternative health care services is licensed as a health care professional under any other chapter of this Title. [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).]

2. Required disclosures. A person who provides complementary or alternative health care services under this subchapter and is advertising or charging a fee for those services shall, prior to providing services, disclose the following in writing to the person receiving services: A. The name, business address and telephone number of the person providing complementary or alternative health care services; [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] B. The fact that the person providing complementary or alternative health care services is not a licensed health care professional; [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] C. The nature of the complementary or alternative health care services to be provided; and [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] D. The degrees, training, experience, credentials or other qualifications of the person providing complementary or alternative health care services. [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] A written copy of the disclosures required under this subsection must be posted in a prominent location on the premises where the complementary or alternative health care services are being provided. [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).]

3. Acknowledgment required. Prior to providing complementary or alternative health care services to another person for the first time, the person providing services shall obtain a written, signed statement that the disclosures required in subsection 2 have been provided and understood. The written, signed statement must be retained for 2 years by the person providing the complementary or alternative health care services. [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).]

4. Relief. This subchapter does not limit the right of any person to seek relief for negligence or other civil remedy against a person providing complementary or alternative health care services subject to this subchapter. [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).]

5. Scope of practice. This subchapter does not affect the scope of practice of a health care professional licensed under this Title. [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).]

This subchapter may not be construed to prevent a person from providing complementary or alternative health care services that would otherwise be exempt under this Title. This subchapter may not be construed to require a person to be licensed to provide services that would be exempt under this Title. [PL 2019, c. 265, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16609 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16609
32 §16609. Judicial review
Status: in_force

1. Judicial review of orders. Notwithstanding Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5 , any person aggrieved by a final order of the administrator may obtain judicial review of the order in the Superior Court of Kennebec County by filing a petition in accordance with Title 5, section 11001 and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80C. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Judicial review of rules. A rule adopted under this chapter is subject to judicial review in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 16807 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 135 / Section 16807
32 §16807. Immunity for delaying disbursements
Status: in_force

A broker-dealer or investment adviser that in good faith and exercising reasonable care complies with section 16806 is immune from any administrative or civil liability that might otherwise arise from a delay in a disbursement in accordance with section 16806 . [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1695 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 24-A / Section 1695
32 §1695. Interest on security deposits
Status: in_force

Sellers of liquid propane for residential use may collect security deposits from residential customers only if the sellers return to the customers the deposit plus accrued interest at the market rate less any amount owed the seller at the time of the return of the deposit to the customer. [PL 1989, c. 786 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6083 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 79-A / Section 6083
32 §6083. Relationship to federal law
Status: in_force

State money transmission jurisdiction is governed by this section. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

1. Governance. If state money transmission jurisdiction is conditioned on a federal law, any inconsistency between a provision of this Act and the federal law governing money transmission is governed by the applicable federal law to the extent of the inconsistency. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]

2. Guidance. If there is an inconsistency between this Act and a federal law that governs pursuant to subsection 1, the administrator may provide interpretive guidance that identifies the inconsistency and identifies the appropriate means of compliance with federal law. [PL 2023, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 6205 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 81 / Section 6205
32 §6205. Licensing
Status: in_force

A person may not, unless specifically exempted by this chapter, practice as an alcohol and drug counselor or begin an internship or profess to the public to be, or assume or use the title or designation of, "certified alcohol and drug counselor," "licensed alcohol and drug counselor" or "alcohol and drug counseling aide" or the abbreviation "C.A.D.C.," "L.A.D.C." or "A.D.C.A." or any other title, designation, words, letters or device tending to indicate that such a person is licensed, certified or registered, unless that person is licensed, certified or registered with and holds a current and valid license, certificate or registration from the board. Any person who violates this section is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §4 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 9906 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 104 / Section 9906
32 §9906. Licensing
Status: in_force

1. Licensing required. A person may not practice dietetics or claim to be a dietitian or a dietetic technician unless that person is licensed in accordance with this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 402, Pt. A, §31 (AMD).]

2. Individual licensing. Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 313, §5 (AMD).]

3. Penalty. A person who violates this section is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C . [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Y, §3 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18144 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18144
32 §18144. Renewals
Status: in_force

A license expires on the date set by the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4 for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A renewal license may be issued for each ensuing licensing period in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant the refusal to grant a license upon receipt by the board of the written request of the applicant and the fee for the license set under section 18143 . An expired license may be reissued up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 18143 . An individual who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter and is subject to a renewal fee, late fee and additional late fee as set under section 18143 , except that the board may, in its discretion and giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 90-B — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2-B / Section 90-B
32 §90-B. Address of applicant
Status: in_force

Beginning on January 1, 2012, an applicant for a license or renewal of a license under this chapter shall provide the board with: [PL 2011, c. 271, §18 (NEW).]

1. Public record address. A contact address, telephone number and e-mail address that the applicant is willing to have treated as a public record, such as a business address, business telephone number and business e-mail address; and [PL 2011, c. 271, §18 (NEW).]

2. Personal address. The applicant's personal residence address, personal telephone number and personal e-mail address. [PL 2011, c. 271, §18 (NEW).]

If the applicant is willing to have the applicant's personal residence address and telephone number and personal e-mail address treated as public records, the applicant shall indicate that in the application and is not required to submit a different address under subsection 1 . [PL 2011, c. 271, §18 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2204 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 31 / Section 2204
32 §2204. Examination; time
Status: in_force

The board shall hold at least one examination annually at a place and at a time determined by the board. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §128 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 18108 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 139 / Section 18108
32 §18108. Disclosures; penalties
Status: in_force

A person, firm or company that installs a chimney or fireplace for compensation must issue, prior to the installation taking place, a disclosure statement to a consumer that the chimney or fireplace complies with NFPA standards, Number 211. The disclosure statement must be in a format approved by the board and contain the information the board considers necessary. Any chimney or fireplace installer who fails to provide the required disclosure statement to a consumer prior to the installation of a chimney or fireplace commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
32 M.R.S. § 3289 — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3289
32 §3289. Record of reinstatement
Status: in_force

Upon the reinstatement of a license by the board, either upon its own motion or upon application, the secretary of the board shall immediately enter the order of reinstatement in the minutes and records of the board. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §220 (AMD).]
32 M.R.S. § 3836-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 56 / Section 3836-A
32 §3836-A. Licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 642, §20 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 2571-A — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 36 / Section 2571-A
32 §2571-A. Background check for expedited licensure through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Status: in_force

1. Background check. The board shall request a background check for an individual licensed under this chapter who applies for an expedited license under section 18506 . The background check must include criminal history record information obtained from the Maine Criminal Justice Information System and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A. The criminal history record information obtained from the Maine Criminal Justice Information System must include a record of public criminal history record information as defined in Title 16, section 703, subsection 8 . [PL 2017, c. 253, §5 (NEW).] B. The criminal history record information obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation must include other state and national criminal history record information. [PL 2017, c. 253, §5 (NEW).] C. An applicant shall submit to having fingerprints taken. The State Police, upon payment by the applicant, shall take or cause to be taken the applicant's fingerprints and shall forward the fingerprints to the State Bureau of Identification so that the bureau can conduct state and national criminal history record checks. Except for the portion of the payment, if any, that constitutes the processing fee charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, all money received by the State Police for purposes of this paragraph must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. The money must be applied to the expenses of administration incurred by the Department of Public Safety. [PL 2017, c. 253, §5 (NEW).] D. The subject of a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record check may obtain a copy of the criminal history record check by following the procedures outlined in 28 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 16.32 and 16.33. The subject of a state criminal history record check may inspect and review the criminal history record information pursuant to Title 16, section 709 . [PL 2017, c. 253, §5 (NEW).] E. State and federal criminal history record information of an applicant may be used by the board for the purpose of screening that applicant. [PL 2017, c. 253, §5 (NEW).] F. Information obtained pursuant to this subsection is confidential. The results of background checks received by the board are for official use only and may not be disseminated to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission, established in section 18512 , or to any other person or entity. [PL 2017, c. 253, §5 (NEW).] G. An individual whose expedited licensure through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact under chapter 145 has expired and who has not applied for renewal may request in writing that the State Bureau of Identification remove the individual's fingerprints from the bureau's fingerprint file. In response to a written request, the bureau shall remove the individual's fingerprints from the fingerprint file and provide written confirmation of that removal. [PL 2017, c. 253, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 253, §5 (NEW).]

2. Rules. The board, following consultation with the State Bureau of Identification, 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 2017, c. 253, §5 (NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 3300-DD — ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 48 / Section 3300-DD
32 §3300-DD. Professional responsibility
Status: in_force

All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §9 (NEW).]