25 M.R.S. § 1669 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 198 / Section 1669
25 §1669. Conference powers -- Article IV
Status: in_force

The conference shall have power to: [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

1. New England Criminal Intelligence Bureau. Establish and operate a New England Criminal Intelligence Bureau, in this chapter called "the bureau", in which shall be received, assembled and kept case histories, records, data, personal dossiers and other information concerning persons engaged or otherwise associated with organized crime. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

2. Identification. Consider and recommend means of identifying leaders and emerging leaders of organized crime and their associates. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

3. Mutual assistance arrangements. Facilitate mutual assistance among the state police of the party states pursuant to Article VII of this compact. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

4. Claims and reimbursements. Formulate procedures for claims and reimbursements, pursuant to Article VII of this compact. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

5. Promote cooperation. Promote cooperation in law enforcement and make recommendations to the party states and other appropriate law enforcement authorities for the improvement of such cooperation. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

6. Other powers. Do all things which may be necessary and incidental to the exercise of the foregoing powers. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2447-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 317 / Section 2447-A
25 §2447-A. Cellulose fiber insulation standards
Status: in_force

1. Prohibition. No individual, partnership or corporation may sell or offer for sale in this State, in person, by mail or otherwise, any type of cellulose fiber insulation unless that product is either: A. Certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as meeting ASTME-84, Class I requirements; or [PL 1977, c. 639, §1 (NEW).] B. Certified by the Department of Industrial Cooperation, University of Maine System, as meeting requirements comparable to ASTME-84, Class I requirements. [PL 1985, c. 779, §68 (AMD).] No individual, partnership or corporation may sell or offer for sale in this State, in person, by mail or otherwise, any cellulose fiber insulation which does not conform to any rule established by the State Fire Marshal under subsection 2 . The Department of Industrial Cooperation of the University of Maine System shall not be liable as a result of any damage or injury caused by or arising out of the installation or use of insulation certified by the department. [PL 1985, c. 779, §68 (AMD).]

2. Rules. The State Fire Marshal shall, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, establish rules setting forth standards for cellulose fiber insulation that may be sold in this State. These rules may not be less stringent than current federal specifications for Insulation Thermal: Cellulosic or Wood Fibre, and the rules may exceed the federal standards if, in the judgment of the State Fire Marshal, the action is necessary to protect the health and safety of the public. The State Fire Marshal may incorporate in those rules provisions for testing procedures different from those established by federal specifications if, in the judgment of the State Fire Marshal, these federal tests cannot conveniently be conducted in the State or are not appropriate for use in the State. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §57 (COR).]

3. Penalty. Any violation of this section shall be a Class E crime. [PL 1977, c. 639, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1341 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1341
25 §1341. Attempts (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1341)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1341)
25 M.R.S. § 1315 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1315
25 §1315. Court-martial (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1315)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1315)
25 M.R.S. § 2101 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 256 / Section 2101
25 §2101. Policy
Status: in_force

It is declared to be the policy of the State to protect its citizens adequately against the risks to life and property which are inherent in the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. [PL 1977, c. 622 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2412 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 316 / Section 2412
25 §2412. Disclosure of information
Status: in_force

1. Information disclosed. Any authorized agency investigating a fire loss may, in writing, require the insurance company at interest to release to the requesting agency any or all relevant information or evidence deemed important to the authorized agency, which the company may have in its possession relating to the fire loss in question. This information includes, but is not limited to: A. History of previous claims made by the insured; [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).] B. Insurance policy information relevant to a fire loss under investigation and any application for that policy; [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).] C. Material relating to the investigation of the fire loss including statements and proof of loss; and [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).] D. Policy premium payment records. [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]

2. Notification. When an insurance company has reason to believe that a fire loss in which it has an interest was not accidentally caused, it shall, in writing, notify an authorized agency and provide it with information developed from the company's inquiry into the fire loss. [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]

3. Exchange of information. The authorized agency provided with information pursuant to this section may release or provide that information to any other authorized agency. [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]

4. Right to receive upon request. Any insurance company providing information to an authorized agency pursuant to this section shall have the right, upon request, to receive other information relevant to the fire loss, from such authorized agency, within 30 days. [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]

5. Immunity. Any insurance company, or person acting on its behalf, or authorized agency which releases information pursuant to this section, is immune from civil or criminal liability. [PL 1981, c. 404, §2 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1342 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1342
25 §1342. Conspiracy (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1342)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1342)
25 M.R.S. § 2415 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 316 / Section 2415
25 §2415. Reporting by health care practitioner
Status: in_force

1. Reasonable cause to suspect; information disclosed. A health care practitioner, as defined by Title 24, section 2502, subsection 1‑A , who, as a result of the practitioner's examination or treatment of a person for a burn injury, has reasonable cause to suspect that the burn injury was sustained in connection with an act of arson, may report to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The health care practitioner's report may include the name and address of the person examined or treated, the basis for the practitioner's suspicion and other information which, in the judgment of the practitioner, may aid in investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. [PL 1989, c. 267 (NEW).]

2. Immunity. A health care practitioner who, acting in good faith in reporting under this section or participating in a related investigation or proceeding, makes a report pursuant to subsection 1 is immune from civil or criminal liability for the act of reporting or participating in a related investigation or proceeding. Good faith does not include instances when a false report is made and the person knows the report is false. Nothing in this section may be construed to bar criminal or civil action regarding perjury. [PL 1989, c. 267 (NEW).]

3. Presumption of good faith. In a proceeding regarding immunity from liability, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a report made under subsection 1 was made in good faith. [PL 1989, c. 267 (NEW).]

4. Privileged or confidential communications. The physician-patient privilege under the Maine Rules of Evidence is abrogated in relation to a report authorized under subsection 1 . [PL 1989, c. 267 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2804 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2804
25 §2804. Meetings
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall meet at such time or times as may be reasonably necessary to carry out its duties, but it shall meet at least once in each calendar quarter at such place and time as the board determines and it shall meet at the call of the chair. The board shall organize annually by electing a chair, vice-chair and secretary from among its members. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §59 (COR).]
25 M.R.S. § 1503 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 191 / Section 1503
25 §1503. Uniform and equipment
Status: in_force

Members of the State Police must be provided at the expense of the State with a distinctive uniform and badge, and with suitable equipment, all of which remains the property of the State. When on duty to enforce the laws of the road, and at such other times as the Chief of the State Police may require, members of the State Police shall be in uniform. It is unlawful for any person to wear the prescribed uniform or badge of the State Police or any distinctive part of that uniform, except on order of the Chief of the State Police. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §43 (COR).]
25 M.R.S. § 1330 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1330
25 §1330. Confinement (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1330)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1330)
25 M.R.S. § 1674 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 198 / Section 1674
25 §1674. Construction and severability -- Article IX
Status: in_force

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state participating herein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2801-B — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2801-B
25 §2801-B. Application of chapter; exemption
Status: in_force

1. Training and policy exemption. The training standards of this chapter and the requirements of section 2803‑B do not apply to a person defined by this chapter as a law enforcement officer who is: A. An employee of the Department of Corrections who is an investigative officer or other employee of the Department of Corrections authorized to exercise law enforcement powers as described in Title 34‑A, section 3011 ; [PL 2023, c. 525, §3 (AMD).] B. An agent or a representative of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands whose law enforcement powers are limited to those specified in Title 12, section 1806 ; [PL 2001, c. 710, §11 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 710, §12 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).] C. The state supervisor of the forest protection unit of the Bureau of Forestry within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or a forest ranger appointed under Title 12, section 8901 ; [PL 2017, c. 456, §2 (AMD).] D. [PL 1989, c. 936, §3 (RP).] E. A harbor master; [PL 2001, c. 710, §11 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 710, §12 (AFF).] F. A municipal shellfish conservation warden; [PL 2001, c. 710, §11 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 710, §12 (AFF).] G. A police officer appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to section 2908 ; [PL 2013, c. 147, §6 (AMD).] H. The State Fire Marshal or Assistant State Fire Marshal; [PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).] I. [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §26 (RP).] J. A judicial marshal; [PL 2013, c. 147, §6 (AMD).] K. A contract officer appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to Title 28‑A, section 82‑A ; or [RR 2005, c. 1, §9 (COR).] K. (REALLOCATED TO T. 25, §2801-B, sub-§1, ¶L) [RR 2005, c. 1, §10 (RAL); PL 2005, c. 331, §6 (NEW).] L. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 25, §2801-B, sub-§1, ¶K) A transport officer. [RR 2005, c. 1, §10 (RAL).] This exemption does not include certification training requirements set out in this chapter that are specific to the positions identified in this subsection or, in the case of an investigative officer as described in Title 34‑A, section 3011 , training requirements set out in this chapter other than those of section 2803‑B . [PL 2023, c. 525, §3 (AMD).]

2. Education, training and certification training required. A law enforcement officer listed in subsection 1 must possess a current and valid certificate issued by the board prior to carrying out any law enforcement duties. The directors of the state agencies listed in subsection 1 shall provide adequate education and training for all law enforcement officers within their jurisdiction annually and provide documentation to the board by December 31st of each year. The board shall advise the directors concerning appropriate and adequate training. [PL 2013, c. 147, §6 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2248 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 261 / Section 2248
25 §2248. Procedure
Status: in_force

1. Fee. A fee may not be charged for forms or for filing a petition, motion or other request for relief under this chapter. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

2. Rules; other actions not barred. Proceedings commenced under this chapter must be in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. A proceeding under this chapter is in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies. This chapter may not be construed to be applicable to actions under Title 19‑A, chapter 103 . [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]

3. Assistance by law enforcement. Law enforcement agencies shall assist in carrying out the intent of this chapter. [IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1666 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 198 / Section 1666
25 §1666. Purposes -- Article I
Status: in_force

The purposes of this compact are to: [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

1. Detection and apprehension. Provide close and effective cooperation and assistance in detecting and apprehending those engaged in organized criminal activities; [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]

2. Criminal intelligence bureau. Establish and maintain a central criminal intelligence bureau to gather, evaluate and disseminate to the appropriate law enforcement officers of the party states information concerning organized crime, its leaders and their associates; and [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §39 (COR).]

3. Emergency assistance. Provide mutual aid and assistance in the event of police emergencies, and to provide for the powers, duties, rights, privileges and immunities of police personnel when rendering such aid. [PL 1965, c. 435 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2014 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 252-A / Section 2014
25 §2014. Government firearms or firearms owners registry prohibited
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a government agency of this State or a political subdivision of this State may not keep or cause to be kept a comprehensive registry of privately owned firearms and the owners of those firearms within its jurisdiction. [PL 2017, c. 175, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2055 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 255 / Section 2055
25 §2055. Penalty
Status: in_force

A person who violates this chapter commits a Class E crime. Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of this chapter is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §5 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
25 M.R.S. § 2222 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 260 / Section 2222
25 §2222. Blue Alert Program
Status: in_force

1. Blue Alert Program. In accordance with this chapter and with the cooperation of the Department of Transportation, the Maine Turnpike Authority, a statewide organization representing broadcast groups in the State, the Office of the Governor and appropriate law enforcement agencies, the department shall develop and implement the Blue Alert Program as provided in subsection 2 . [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]

2. Program elements. The Blue Alert Program must be developed and implemented using existing resources and activated when, in the line of duty, a law enforcement officer has been killed or injured or is missing, there is sufficient information available regarding the law enforcement officer's last known location or physical description of an offender or vehicle involved and the department determines that a public notification may aid in: A. Apprehending a suspected offender who poses an imminent threat to the public or to law enforcement personnel; or [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).] B. Locating a missing law enforcement officer. [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]

3. Standards of procedure. The Blue Alert Program must include standards of procedure for local law enforcement agencies to determine that a condition under subsection 2 exists to notify the department to activate a Blue Alert, a plan for providing relevant information to the public through an existing system of dynamic message signs located across the State when necessary and training for all law enforcement officers. [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]

4. Rules. The department may adopt routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [PL 2015, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2804-D — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2804-D
25 §2804-D. Basic corrections training
Status: in_force

1. Required. As a condition to the continued employment of any person as a corrections officer, that person must successfully complete, within the first 12 months of employment, a basic training course as approved by the board. The board may approve a separate basic training course and certification standards for juvenile corrections officers. Thereafter, as a condition of continued employment as a corrections officer, the officer must satisfactorily maintain the basic certification. The board, under extenuating and emergency circumstances in individual cases, may extend the 12-month period for not more than 180 days. The board, in individual cases, may waive basic training requirements when the facts indicate that an equivalent course has been successfully completed in another state or federal jurisdiction. A full-time correctional trade instructor must meet the training requirements established under this subsection for corrections officers. Beginning January 1, 2018, the basic training course must include 8 hours of training in how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorder that is provided by a trainer who is certified by a nationally recognized organization that provides evidence-based mental health training. Beginning January 1, 2024, the basic training course must include a block of instruction on the confidentiality of attorney-client communications, including the processes that correctional facilities and jails use to protect and ensure the confidentiality of attorney-client communications and the processes that correctional facilities and jails follow in the event that there is a breach of attorney-client confidentiality. [PL 2023, c. 341, §6 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 394, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2393 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 315 / Section 2393
25 §2393. Buildings repaired or demolished; complaint to enforce order
Status: in_force

If any person fails to comply with the order of any officer under section 2392 or with the decision of the Commissioner of Public Safety on review and within the time fixed, then such officer or the Commissioner of Public Safety may file a complaint in the Superior Court in the county where the building or premises is located to enforce the order of said officer or the Commissioner of Public Safety. After notice and hearing, the court shall make such order, judgment or decree as law and justice may require, or the court may authorize the municipality to cause such building or premises to be forthwith repaired, torn down or demolished and such materials removed and all dangerous conditions remedied, as the case may be, at the expense of the municipality in which such property is situated. If the owner thereof, within 30 days after notice in writing of the amount of such expense, fails, neglects or refuses to repay said municipality the expense thereby incurred, a special tax may be assessed by the assessors against the land on which said building was located for the amount of such expenses, and such amount shall be included in the next annual warrant to the tax collector of said municipality for collection, and shall be collected in the same manner as other state, county and municipal taxes are collected. [PL 1973, c. 632, §3 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 50 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 50
25 §50. Radiation hazards
Status: in_force

Whenever there are actual or potential hazards or dangers to property or to the public from radiation, radioactive materials, nuclear materials or the occurrence of a radiological incident as a result of the presence of, release of or emissions from radioactive materials, radioactivity or nuclear materials in this State, which hazards or dangers arise from the peaceful use of nuclear or atomic materials, the Governor, after consultation with and advice of the Department of Health and Welfare, shall by proclamation declare the fact and that an emergency exists in any or all areas of the State. A copy of such proclamation shall be filed with the Secretary of State and published in such newspapers of the State as the Governor deems appropriate. In such event, the Governor shall have general direction and control of the Bureau of State Police, the Department of Health and Welfare, the National Guard and of any other state department or agency. [PL 1971, c. 592, §37 (AMD).]

The Governor is authorized and empowered to do all things necessary to protect the public and prevent damage to property. The Governor may order the State Police or National Guard to evacuate any area designated by the Governor and to carry out any other orders the Governor determines necessary, and in such event the State Police and National Guard have full authority to carry out the Governor's orders. The Governor may delegate any authority vested in the Governor under this provision. [PL 2019, c. 475, §50 (AMD).]

Whenever the Governor is temporarily absent from the State or is otherwise unavailable, the next person who would act as Governor, if the office of Governor were vacant, shall have all the authority, powers, duties and responsibilities of the Governor under this chapter. [PL 1971, c. 423, §2 (NEW).]

Any person who shall violate any lawful order of the Governor or the person acting in that capacity or any person to whom authority has been delegated or any lawful order of the Maine State Police or National Guard shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500. [PL 1971, c. 423, §2 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2804-F — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2804-F
25 §2804-F. In-service corrections training
Status: in_force

1. Required. As a condition to the continued employment of any person as a corrections officer by a municipality, county, the State or other nonfederal employer, that person shall successfully complete in-service training as prescribed by the board. Failure to successfully complete in-service training by a corrections officer as prescribed by the board constitutes grounds to suspend or revoke a certificate issued by the board pursuant to section 2803‑A . [PL 2013, c. 147, §35 (AMD).]

2. Role of board. The board shall establish in-service training requirements, consistent with subsection 1 , and coordinate delivery of in-service training. The in-service recertification training requirements must include information on new laws and court decisions. The board shall consider and encourage the use of telecommunications technology in the development and delivery of in-service training programs. In establishing the recertification training requirements, the board shall cooperate with the state and local departments and agencies to which the in-service requirements apply to ensure that the standards are appropriate. In-service training may not be applied to satisfy in-service recertification training requirements unless it is approved by the board. [PL 2013, c. 147, §35 (AMD).]

3. Provisions of in-service training. In-service training programs that meet the requirements established under subsection 2 or 5 or other in-service training may be provided by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy or the agency employing the corrections officer. [PL 2025, c. 429, §9 (AMD).]

4. Credit for continuing education. The board may grant in-service training credits to be applied to in-service recertification training requirements for courses completed at accredited colleges and universities. [PL 2013, c. 147, §35 (NEW).]

5. Additional certifications. The board shall establish additional in-service training requirements for corrections officers and corrections supervisors who are responsible as part of their official job duties for transferring or conveying from one place to another individuals who are confined in a jail, prison or state correctional facility pursuant to an order of a court or as a result of an arrest. These in-service training requirements must include training on the use of nondeadly or deadly force, or in directing a private person in the use of such force, that is used or directed outside of a jail, prison or state correctional facility. A corrections officer or corrections supervisor who fails to complete this in-service training is not justified in using or directing the use of force under Title 17‑A, section 107‑A, subsections 1 , 2 and 4 . [PL 2025, c. 429, §10 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2153 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 257 / Section 2153
25 §2153. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

1. Clearinghouse. "Clearinghouse" means the Missing Children Information Clearinghouse established pursuant to section 2155 . [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

3. Department. "Department" means Department of Public Safety. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

4. Director. "Director" means the Director of the Missing Children Information Clearinghouse. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

5. Missing child. "Missing child" means an individual: A. Who is under 18 years of age; [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] B. Whose temporary or permanent residence is in or is believed to be in this State; [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] C. Whose location is not determined; and [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] D. Who has been reported as missing to a law enforcement agency. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

6. Missing child report. "Missing child report" means a report prepared on a form designated by the department for use by private citizens and law enforcement agencies to report information about missing children to the clearinghouse. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1329 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1329
25 §1329. Application of forfeitures (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1329)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1329)
25 M.R.S. § 2932 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 352 / Section 2932
25 §2932. Designated emergency telephone number
Status: in_force

1. Designated emergency telephone number. The primary telephone number to be used in a telephone exchange to request emergency services following the activation of 9‑1‑1 services for that exchange, including the number for telecommunications devices for communication for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, is 9-1-1. A person may not advertise or promote for emergency response services any telephone number other than 9-1-1. [PL 2025, c. 167, §33 (AMD).]

2. Publishing of 9-1-1. [PL 2025, c. 167, §34 (RP).]

3. Commercial use of the number 9-1-1. The number 9-1-1 may not be used for commercial purposes in a manner that is deceptive or likely to produce confusion with respect to its use as the primary emergency telephone number to request emergency services. [PL 1999, c. 651, §3 (NEW).]

4. Display of 9-1-1. When displayed on signs and in other formats designed to advertise the number and its use to the public printed after the effective date of this subsection or on emergency vehicles, 9-1-1 must be: A. Printed in plain block numerals with a dash between the numerals; [PL 1999, c. 651, §3 (NEW).] B. Accompanied by the word "emergency"; and [PL 1999, c. 651, §3 (NEW).] C. Except in the case of emergency vehicles, accompanied by words indicating accessibility by teletypewriter device, such as "TTY/Voice." [PL 1999, c. 651, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 651, §3 (NEW).]

5. Penalty. A violation of subsection 1 or 3 is a civil offense for which a forfeiture of up to $500 may be adjudged. A forfeiture may not be imposed under this subsection unless the person alleged to have violated subsection 1 received notification from the bureau director that the person’s promotion or advertisement of a number other than 9-1-1 for emergency response services is, in the opinion of the bureau director, a violation of subsection 1 or the person alleged to have violated subsection 3 received notification from the bureau director that the person's commercial use of the number 9-1-1 is, in the opinion of the bureau director, a violation of subsection 3 . A person alleged to have violated either subsection 1 or 3 must be provided an opportunity to respond to a notification of violation prior to the filing of an action pursuant to this subsection. [PL 2015, c. 62, §3 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2915-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 351 / Section 2915-A
25 §2915-A. Sale of self-administered sexual assault forensic evidence collection kit prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Person" has the same meaning as in Title 5, section 206, subsection 2 . [PL 2025, c. 138, §1 (NEW).] B. "Self-administered sexual assault forensic evidence collection kit" means materials advertised or marketed as a means for a person other than a licensed hospital or licensed health care practitioner to collect physical evidence of a sexual assault. [PL 2025, c. 138, §1 (NEW).] C. "Sexual assault" has the same meaning as in section 2915, subsection 3‑A . [PL 2025, c. 138, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 138, §1 (NEW).]

2. Prohibition. A person may not sell or offer for sale a self-administered sexual assault forensic evidence collection kit. [PL 2025, c. 138, §1 (NEW).]

3. Admissibility. This section does not affect the admissibility in a court proceeding of evidence collected using a self-administered sexual assault forensic evidence collection kit. [PL 2025, c. 138, §1 (NEW).]

4. Violation. There is a rebuttable presumption that a violation of this section is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. [PL 2025, c. 138, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2374 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 314 / Section 2374
25 §2374. Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund
Status: in_force

The Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the office to fund the activities of the division under this chapter and the activities of the board under Title 10, chapter 1103 and Title 30‑A, section 4451, subsection 3‑A . Revenue for this fund is provided by the surcharge established by section 2450‑A . The office shall determine an amount to be transferred annually from the fund for training and certification under Title 30‑A, section 4451, subsection 3‑A to the Maine Code Enforcement Training and Certification Fund established in Title 30‑A, section 4451, subsection 3‑B . Any balance of the fund may not lapse, but must be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purpose in the following fiscal year. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §30 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2804-B — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2804-B
25 §2804-B. Preservice law enforcement training
Status: in_force

1. Required. A person may not serve as a law enforcement officer with the power to make arrests or the authority to carry a firearm in the course of duty until certified by the board as satisfying all preservice training requirements. [PL 1997, c. 395, Pt. O, §3 (AMD).]

2. Preservice training standards. The board shall establish standards for preservice training certification. In establishing the standards, the board shall consider the use of a registered apprenticeship with a certified, experienced officer, to be followed by an examination given by the board, as an alternative to part or all of the preservice training course leading to preservice certification. In establishing the standards, the board shall cooperate with the State and local departments and agencies to which the preservice standards apply to ensure that the standards are appropriate. [PL 2005, c. 331, §20 (AMD).]

3. Certification. The board shall certify each person who meets the preservice training standards as eligible to serve as a law enforcement officer with the power to make arrests and the authority to carry a firearm in the course of duty, subject to annual recertification training as prescribed by the board. [PL 1997, c. 395, Pt. O, §3 (AMD).]

4. Course. The board shall provide a training course, the successful completion of which must meet the preservice training standards. In developing and delivering the training course, the board shall consider the use of telecommunications technology. The board may work with post-secondary and other institutions within the State to deliver the preservice training course throughout the State as often as reasonable demand requires. [PL 1989, c. 521, §§5, 17 (NEW).]

5. Agency sponsorship. The board shall evaluate the use of law enforcement agency sponsorship, screening of preservice training applicants and students and the availability of preservice training before employment. [PL 1989, c. 521, §§5, 17 (NEW).]

6. Completion of basic law enforcement training sufficient. The board shall certify law enforcement officers who successfully complete basic law enforcement training under section 2804‑C before being empowered to make arrests or given the authority to carry a firearm in the course of duty as having satisfied the preservice training standards. [PL 1989, c. 521, §§5, 17 (NEW).]

7. Part-time law enforcement officers. The board shall certify law enforcement officers who successfully complete preservice law enforcement training and who have qualified with a firearm using the board firearm proficiency standards as part-time law enforcement officers. Thereafter, as a condition of continued service as a part-time law enforcement officer, the officer must satisfactorily maintain the preservice certification. The board shall maintain a roster of all currently certified part-time law enforcement officers. The roster must be available for inspection by the public at the academy during regular working hours. [PL 2013, c. 147, §28 (AMD).]

8. Application to currently certified law enforcement officers. This section does not apply to any law enforcement officer certified as meeting the law enforcement training requirements or to any full-time law enforcement officer employed by a state agency, including the University of Maine System, as of July 1, 1990. [PL 1989, c. 521, §§5, 17 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2449 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 317 / Section 2449
25 §2449. Penalty
Status: in_force

Whoever violates the provisions of section 2448 shall be guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 1979, c. 208, §2 (RPR).]
25 M.R.S. § 4202 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 11 / Chapter 501 / Section 4202
25 §4202. Critical incident stress management teams
Status: in_force

1. Information confidential. Except as provided in subsection 2 , all proceedings, communications and records, including, but not limited to, information concerning the identity of a person seeking or being furnished assistance, connected in any way with the work of a critical incident stress management team, including critical incident stress management peer support persons, are confidential and are not subject to compulsory legal process or otherwise discoverable or admissible in evidence in any civil action unless the confidentiality is waived by the affected person. Statistical data not identifying a person seeking the assistance of a critical incident stress management team must be made available for statistical evaluation and may not be made available for any other purpose. [PL 2019, c. 89, §6 (AMD).]

2. Mandatory disclosure of information. Unless protected by a privilege of law recognized by this State, a member of a critical incident stress management team must disclose to appropriate federal, state or local government agencies or law enforcement agencies the following types of information: A. An admission by a person seeking the assistance of the critical incident stress management team that the person has committed a crime; [PL 2009, c. 289, §1 (NEW).] B. A disclosure of information by a person seeking the assistance of a critical incident stress management team that must be reported pursuant to any applicable law; or [PL 2009, c. 289, §1 (NEW).] C. A disclosure of information by a person seeking the assistance of a critical incident stress management team that would lead one to reasonably think that the person seeking assistance is a danger to that person or to another person. [PL 2009, c. 289, §1 (NEW).] Information disclosed under this subsection is no longer confidential unless it is otherwise designated confidential by statute. [PL 2009, c. 289, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2808-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2808-A
25 §2808-A. Sharing of training costs for corrections officers
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Governmental entity" means the State or any city, town, plantation or county. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. ZZZ, §1 (NEW).] B. "Training" means the basic training provided to a corrections officer by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, as described in section 2804‑D . [PL 2013, c. 147, §42 (AMD).] C. "Training costs" means a fixed dollar amount determined by the board. In making the determination, the board shall include the following costs: (1) The full cost of the salary, including fringe benefits, paid to the officer while in training; (2) The full cost of the tuition charged by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy; (3) The full cost of uniforms for training and graduation provided to the officer in training; and (4) The full cost of the salary, inclusive of overtime, paid to corrections officers to provide coverage that would otherwise have been lost during the absence of the corrections officer in training. The board shall review the determination of training costs annually, make any necessary adjustments and provide that determination to the Commissioner of Corrections and to all administrators of county jails in the State. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. ZZZ, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 147, §42 (AMD).]

2. Reimbursement for training costs. Whenever a corrections officer, trained at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy at the expense of a particular governmental entity, is subsequently hired by another governmental entity as a corrections officer or within 5 years of graduation from the academy, the governmental entity shall reimburse the first governmental entity according to the following formula, unless a mutual agreement is reached. A. If the corrections officer is hired by the other governmental entity during the first year after graduation, that governmental entity shall reimburse the first governmental entity the full cost of the training costs. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. ZZZ, §1 (NEW).] B. If the corrections officer is hired by the other governmental entity during the 2nd year after graduation, that governmental entity shall reimburse the first governmental entity 80% of the training costs. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. ZZZ, §1 (NEW).] C. If the corrections officer is hired by the other governmental entity during the 3rd year after graduation, that governmental entity shall reimburse the first governmental entity 60% of the training costs. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. ZZZ, §1 (NEW).] D. If the corrections officer is hired by the other governmental entity during the 4th year after graduation, that governmental entity shall reimburse the first governmental entity 40% of the training costs. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. ZZZ, §1 (NEW).] E. If the corrections officer is hired by the other governmental entity during the 5th year after graduation, that governmental entity shall reimburse the first governmental entity 20% of the training costs. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. ZZZ, §1 (NEW).] F. If the corrections officer graduated more than 5 years before subsequently being hired by the other governmental entity, that governmental entity is not obligated to reimburse the first governmental entity. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. ZZZ, §1 (NEW).] If the corrections officer is subsequently hired by additional governmental entities within 5 years of graduation from the academy, each of those governmental entities is liable to the governmental employer immediately preceding it for the training costs paid by that governmental entity under this subsection. The extent of financial liability must be determined according to the formula established by this subsection. [PL 2013, c. 147, §43 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2104-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 256 / Section 2104-A
25 §2104-A. Reporting system
Status: in_force

In addition to the reporting requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 171, any person who transports a hazardous material within this State involved in an accident resulting in death, serious illness or serious personal injury, or resulting in a discharge of a hazardous material, shall report the accident, as provided for hazardous matter, Title 38, section 1318‑B . [PL 1983, c. 736, §6 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2356 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 313 / Section 2356
25 §2356. Appeals
Status: in_force

Unless an alternative appeal process has been established by ordinance pursuant to Title 10, section 9724, subsection 5 , an appeal in writing may be taken from any order or direction of the building official to the municipal officers, whose order thereon is final. [PL 2011, c. 582, §5 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2805-C — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2805-C
25 §2805-C. Complaint review committee
Status: in_force

1. Committee. The chair of the board shall appoint 5 members of the board to serve on the complaint review committee. Two of the members must be citizen members of the board. A majority of the members of the committee, including at least one citizen member, must be present for deliberations. A majority vote is necessary to recommend taking corrective or disciplinary action on a complaint or to order an independent investigation pursuant to subsection 3 . [PL 2021, c. 196, §2 (AMD).]

2. Investigation. The committee shall investigate complaints regarding any violation of this chapter or rules established by the board by a person holding a certificate issued by the board pursuant to section 2803‑A and recommend appropriate action to the board. [PL 2013, c. 147, §37 (AMD).]

3. Investigation and notice of complaints. Before proceeding with a hearing to suspend or revoke a certificate issued by the board pursuant to section 2803‑A , the board, the complaint review committee or board staff shall notify the chief administrative officer of the agency employing the certificate holder that the board is investigating the certificate holder. The chief administrative officer shall investigate the alleged conduct of the certificate holder and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, report the findings and provide copies of the investigative reports to the board within 30 days of receiving notice of the investigation. The board shall proceed with any suspension or revocation action it determines appropriate after receiving the chief administrative officer's findings and reports. This subsection does not preclude a chief administrative officer from investigating conduct that may give rise to grounds for suspension or revocation before receiving a request for an investigation from the board, the complaint review committee or board staff, as long as the chief administrative officer notifies the board following that investigation if the investigation reveals reasonable cause to believe that a certificate holder has engaged in conduct described in section 2806‑A, subsection 5 , and providing to the board the findings and investigative reports related to the conduct. Nothing in this subsection precludes the board from investigating the conduct of a certificate holder on its own or referring a matter of such conduct to another agency for investigation regardless of whether it receives an investigative report from the chief administrative officer under this section. [PL 2013, c. 147, §37 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2154-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 257 / Section 2154-A
25 §2154-A. Children missing involuntarily
Status: in_force

1. Duty of law enforcement agency. A law enforcement agency that receives a missing child report shall immediately inform the following agencies if the missing child is considered a victim or possible victim of a crime under Title 17‑A, chapter 13 : A. The child's school, if the child attended school in this State; [PL 1997, c. 468, §1 (NEW).] B. The municipality in which the child's birth records are kept; and [PL 1997, c. 468, §1 (NEW).] C. The Vital Records Unit of the Division of Data, Research and Vital Statistics in the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. RR, §4 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. RR, §4 (AMD).]

2. Duties of notified agencies. An agency that receives information from a law enforcement agency under subsection 1 shall identify the files and records of the missing child that are in the agency's custody as pertaining to a child considered a victim or possible victim of a crime under Title 17‑A, chapter 13 . If a request for those files or records is made, the agency shall immediately notify the law enforcement agency of the request and, when possible, the address of the person making the request. [PL 1997, c. 468, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2156 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 257 / Section 2156
25 §2156. Location of child
Status: in_force

1. Notification. The parent, guardian or legal custodian who is responsible for notifying the clearinghouse or a law enforcement agency about a missing child shall immediately notify the clearinghouse or the agency of any child whose location has been determined. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

2. Purging. Information received about a missing child pursuant to section 2154 that has been included in the clearinghouse must be purged from the data base by the appropriate law enforcement agency immediately upon location of the child. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2953 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 353 / Section 2953
25 §2953. Policy
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that the distribution of scheduled drugs into, out of and within the State presents an unprecedented threat to the health and safety of this State. To meet this threat, this Act is established to develop a statewide drug enforcement program and strategy based on principles of integration and unification at all levels of law enforcement, including federal, state, county and municipal levels and prosecutorial as well as investigative agencies. [PL 1991, c. 841, §9 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 1328 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1328
25 §1328. Limits of punishment (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1328)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1328)
25 M.R.S. § 2907 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 351 / Section 2907
25 §2907. User fees
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Public Safety shall establish and charge user fees for any or all parking facilities within the legally designated capitol complex, if considered feasible and with the approval of the Governor. [PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW).]

All user fees shall be credited to the General Fund. [PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2803-C — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2803-C
25 §2803-C. Penalty
Status: in_force

An agency or individual who fails to comply with a provision of this chapter commits a civil violation for which the State or the local government entity whose officer or employee committed the violation or the individual who committed the violation may be adjudged a fine not to exceed $500. [PL 2013, c. 147, §25 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2442 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 317 / Section 2442
25 §2442. Recovery of damages for explosion
Status: in_force

A person injured by the explosion of such articles in the possession of any person contrary to such regulations has an action for damages against such possessor, or against the owner, if cognizant of such neglect.
25 M.R.S. § 1801 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 201 / Section 1801
25 §1801. Maine Information and Analysis Center annual reporting requirement
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety, Maine Information and Analysis Center, a cooperative effort between the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Emergency Management Agency and the State Police, established by executive order of the Governor and referred to in this chapter as "the center," shall report annually in writing by April 1st beginning in 2022 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters regarding the performance of the center. The report must include a general narrative about the types of cases, crimes, incidents and reports the center has reviewed and evaluated in a manner that protects personal privacy and the integrity of the work of the center. The report must include both privacy audits performed in the prior year and de-identified information from those audits regarding the cases, crimes, incidents and reports on which the center worked during the prior year that were reviewed during the audits. [PL 2021, c. 164, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2467 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 317 / Section 2467
25 §2467. Retail sale and distribution of novelty lighters prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "novelty lighter" means a mechanical or electrical device typically used for lighting cigarettes, cigars or pipes that is designed to appear to be a toy, feature a flashing light or make musical sounds. "Novelty lighter" does not include: A. A lighter manufactured prior to January 1, 1980; [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).] B. A lighter incapable of being fueled or lacking a device necessary to produce combustion or a flame; or [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).] C. Any mechanical or electrical device primarily used to ignite fuel for fireplaces or for charcoal or gas grills. [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]

2. Prohibition; penalty. A person may not sell at retail, offer for retail sale or distribute for retail sale or promotion in this State a novelty lighter. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be imposed. [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]

3. Exception. The prohibition specified in subsection 2 does not apply to the transportation of novelty lighters through this State or the storage of novelty lighters in a warehouse or distribution center in this State that is closed to the public for purposes of retail sales. [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]

4. Enforcement. This section may be enforced by the State Fire Marshal's Office; a state, county or municipal law enforcement officer; or a municipal code enforcement officer. [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2804-K — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2804-K
25 §2804-K. Law enforcement training for judicial marshals
Status: in_force

As a condition to the continued employment of any person as a judicial marshal, that person must successfully complete, within the first 12 months of employment, the training required under section 2803‑A, subsection 8‑B . Thereafter, as a condition of continued employment as a judicial marshal, the judicial marshal must satisfactorily maintain the judicial marshal certification by completing recertification requirements prescribed by the board. The board, under extenuating and emergency circumstances in individual cases, may extend that period for not more than 180 days. [PL 2013, c. 147, §36 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2201 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 259 / Section 2201
25 §2201. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

1. Department. "Department" means the Department of Public Safety. [PL 2009, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

2. Missing senior citizen. [PL 2021, c. 62, §1 (RP).]

3. Media. "Media" means print, radio, Internet-based communication systems or other methods of communicating information to the public. [PL 2009, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

3-A. Missing endangered person. "Missing endangered person" means a person who is believed to be in danger because of the person's age, mental or physical health or intellectual or developmental disability, because of environmental or weather conditions or because the person is missing in dangerous, unexplained, involuntary or suspicious circumstances as determined by a local law enforcement agency. [PL 2021, c. 62, §1 (NEW).]

4. Silver Alert. "Silver Alert" means a notice provided under this chapter to the public through law enforcement agencies and the media. [PL 2009, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

5. Silver Alert Program. "Silver Alert Program" means the statewide alert program for missing endangered persons developed and implemented under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 62, §1 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 1308 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1308
25 §1308. Apprehension (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1308)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1308)
25 M.R.S. § 1322 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1322
25 §1322. Court reporters (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1322)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1322)
25 M.R.S. § 2054 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 5 / Chapter 255 / Section 2054
25 §2054. Employees not covered
Status: in_force

Liability under this chapter is not created as to employees of a contractor, subcontractor or other employer responsible for compliance with this chapter. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §54 (COR).]
25 M.R.S. § 1332 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 3 / Chapter 141 / Section 1332
25 §1332. State judge advocate opinion (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1332)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 37-A, SECTION 1332)
25 M.R.S. § 2450 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 317 / Section 2450
25 §2450. Examinations by Department of Public Safety
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Public Safety shall adopt, in accordance with requirements of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, a schedule of fees for the examination of all plans for construction, reconstruction or repairs submitted to the Department of Public Safety. The fee schedule for new construction, reconstruction, repairs or renovations is 1.5/10 of 1% of the cost to construct or reconstruct the portion of the project that is subject to State Fire Marshal review. Except for projects reviewed by a municipality pursuant to section 2448‑A , the fees must be credited to a special revenue account to defray expenses in carrying out this section. Any balance of the fees may not lapse, but must be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purpose in the following fiscal years. For projects reviewed by a municipality that include occupied spaces, a 1¢ fee per square foot must be remitted to the Department of Public Safety and a 4¢ fee per square foot must be paid to the municipality. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. MMMMM, §1 (AMD).]

A municipality is prohibited from charging a developer a fee that is in excess of the 4¢ fee per square foot for fire code permits. This limitation does not prohibit a municipality from charging fees for other construction-related permits. [PL 2009, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2473-A — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 318 / Section 2473-A
25 §2473-A. Waiver of permit requirements for recreational or hobby mining
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding section 2473 , a person intending to conduct recreational or hobby mining activities may request and the commissioner may approve a waiver from the permit requirements of section 2473 for the possession, use, storage and transportation of explosives for use in the recreational or hobby mining activities. [PL 2025, c. 93, §1 (NEW).]

1. Criteria for approval. The commissioner may approve a waiver under this section if the commissioner determines that: A. The person requesting the waiver has not committed any violations of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter or any other violations of law or rules relating to public safety; [PL 2025, c. 93, §1 (NEW).] B. The person requesting the waiver has demonstrated to the commissioner's satisfaction that compliance with the requirements of this chapter is impractical with respect to the recreational or hobby mining activities the person intends to conduct; [PL 2025, c. 93, §1 (NEW).] C. Approving the waiver will not compromise public safety or pose a risk to public or private property; [PL 2025, c. 93, §1 (NEW).] D. The person requesting the waiver has agreed to implement alternative safety measures for the possession, use, storage and transportation of explosives as directed by the commissioner; and [PL 2025, c. 93, §1 (NEW).] E. The person requesting the waiver had previously been issued a waiver from the requirements of section 2473 by the commissioner prior to March 4, 2025. [PL 2025, c. 93, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 93, §1 (NEW).]

2. Rules. The commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 93, §1 (NEW).]

As used in this section, "recreational or hobby mining activities" means mining activities for which a person is not required to obtain a permit under the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act and that are conducted for a noncommercial purpose. [PL 2025, c. 93, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2804-G — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 8 / Chapter 341 / Section 2804-G
25 §2804-G. Qualifications
Status: in_force

1. Age. An applicant must be 21 years of age or older to qualify for a position as a law enforcement officer unless the applicant has an associate's degree or 60 credit hours of postsecondary education, in which case the applicant must be at least 20 years of age. [PL 1993, c. 744, §9 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 3712 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 9 / Chapter 403 / Section 3712
25 §3712. No solicitation by law enforcement officers
Status: in_force

A law enforcement officer, as defined in section 3701, may not solicit funds or anything of value for the furtherance of the law enforcement officer's campaign for a nonpartisan public office. This subchapter may not be construed to prohibit any other person from soliciting money for the campaign of a law enforcement officer for nonpartisan office. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §62 (COR).]
25 M.R.S. § 2359 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 313 / Section 2359
25 §2359. Refusing admission to building official
Status: in_force

An owner or occupant of a building who refuses to permit a building official to enter the building or willfully obstructs the building official in the inspection of the building as required by chapters 313 to 321 must be penalized in accordance with Title 30‑A, section 4452 . [PL 2009, c. 261, Pt. B, §9 (AMD).]
25 M.R.S. § 2541 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 321 / Section 2541
25 §2541. Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public welfare of Aroostook County by creating and providing for a county fire marshal, in order that the county may have a qualified and trained fire inspector available at all times.
25 M.R.S. § 1551 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 193 / Section 1551
25 §1551. Report regarding operating under the influence offenses
Status: in_force

By April 1, 2020, and annually thereafter, the State Bureau of Identification shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice matters regarding the incidence of operating under the influence offenses pursuant to Title 29‑A, section 2411 . The report must include separate categories for offenses involving operating under the influence of alcohol, for offenses involving operating under the influence of intoxicating substances other than alcohol and for offenses involving operating under the influence of a combination of alcohol and other intoxicating substances. [PL 2019, c. 121, §1 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 2475 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 6 / Chapter 318 / Section 2475
25 §2475. Suspension by commissioner
Status: in_force

1. Immediate suspension. If the commissioner has probable cause to believe that a person permitted under this section poses an immediate threat to the public because of gross negligence in the performance of duties associated with the permit, the commissioner shall immediately suspend that person's permit. [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]

2. Duration of suspension. The suspension remains in effect for 30 days unless a revocation procedure under section 2474 is commenced within 30 days, in which case the suspension continues until the revocation proceeding is complete. [PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
25 M.R.S. § 1711 — ME Code / Title 25 / Part 4 / Chapter 199 / Section 1711
25 §1711. Adjudication of disputes
Status: in_force

1. Dispute resolution. The council: A. Has initial authority to make determinations with respect to any dispute regarding: (1) Interpretation of this compact; (2) Any rule or standard established by the council pursuant to section 1707 ; and (3) Any dispute or controversy between any parties to this compact; and [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] B. Shall hold a hearing concerning any dispute described in paragraph A at a regularly scheduled meeting of the council and only render a decision based upon a majority vote of the members of the council. The decision must be published pursuant to the requirements of section 1707, subsection 5 . [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

2. III system. The FBI shall exercise immediate and necessary action to preserve the integrity of the III system, maintain system policy and standards, protect the accuracy and privacy of criminal history records and prevent abuses until the council holds a hearing on the disputes pursuant to subsection 1 . [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

3. Appeal process. The FBI or a party state may appeal any decision of the council to the Attorney General and after that appeal may file suit in the appropriate district court of the United States that has original jurisdiction of all cases or controversies arising under this compact. Any suit arising under this compact and initiated in a state court must be removed to the appropriate district court of the United States in the manner provided in 28 United States Code, Section 1446 or other statutory authority. [PL 2001, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]