An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Li censure of Certain Individuals from Other Jurisdictions
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 2035
Committee Amendment CA_A_H938 (House)
Amends: 10 MRSA §8003, 10 MRSA §8003-H, 10 MRSA §9021, 32 MRSA §63-B, 32 MRSA §220-D, 32 MRSA §294-A, 32 MRSA §552, 32 MRSA §552-A, 32 MRSA §1201-B, 32 MRSA §1501-D, 32 MRSA §1525-B, 32 MRSA §2279, 32 MRSA §3114-B, 32 MRSA §3114-C, 32 MRSA §3501-C, 32 MRSA §3654, 32 MRSA §3654-A, 32 MRSA §3836, 32 MRSA §3836-A, 32 MRSA §4861, 32 MRSA §4909, 32 MRSA §4909-A, 32 MRSA §5516, 32 MRSA §6220, 32 MRSA §7054-C, 32 MRSA §9709-A, 32 MRSA §9857, 32 MRSA §9907-A, 32 MRSA §12231-A, 32 MRSA §12513-B, 32 MRSA §12525-A, 32 MRSA §12534-A, 32 MRSA §12552-A, 32 MRSA §13193-A, 32 MRSA §13857, 32 MRSA §14024, 32 MRSA §14231, 32 MRSA §14231-A, 32 MRSA §14306-H, 32 MRSA §14357-A, 32 MRSA §15103-A, 32 MRSA §15207-A, 32 MRSA §17303, 32 MRSA §18142-A, 32 MRSA §18227-A

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Changes to the Laws Regarding Li censure of Certain Individuals from Other Jurisdictions" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §8003, sub-§2-A, 10, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 167, §3, is 
amended to read: 
0. To exercise discretionary authority, after consultation with the appropriate licensing 
board, commission or personnel administering a regulatory function of the office, to 
waive, on a case-by-case basis in situations of extreme and demonstrated hardship. 
documentation requirements for licensure submitted by applicants for licensure 
educated in or with relevant experience or licensure in other jurisdictions, including 
other states, United States territories, foreign nations and foreign administrative 
divisions, as long as the waiver does not reduce the requisite standards of proficiency 
for the licensed profession or occupation. The Director of the Office of Professional 
and Occupational Regulation may adopt rules to implement this paragraph. Rules 
adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A; 
Sec. 2. 10 MRSA §8003, sub-§2-A, W, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 167, §4, is 
amended to read: 
P. To exercise discretionary authority, after consultation with the appropriate licensing 
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board, commission or personnel administering a regulatory function of the office, to 
waive, on a case-by-case basis in situations of extreme and demonstrated hardship, 
examination fees and license fees set pursuant to paragraph D for applicants for 
licensure educated in or with relevant experience or licensure in other jm-isdiotions, 
including other states, United States territories, foreign nations and foreign 
administrative divisions. The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational 
Regulation may adopt rules to implement this paragraph. Rules adopted pursuant to 
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this paragraph are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A; 
Sec, 3. 10 MRSA §8003-H, first,, as enacted by PL2021, c. 167, §10 and c. 289, 
§ 1, is amended to read: 
The Office of Professional and Occupational R~gulation, referred to in this section as 
"the office," Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 951 or Title 32 to the contrary that 
pertains to the regulatory functions of the Office of Professional and Occupational 
Regulation, referred to in this section as "the office," or that governs the licensing boards 
and commissions within the office, the office, including the licensing boards and 
commissions within the office, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement 
to an applicant who presents proof of licensure by another jurisdiction of the United States 
as long as the other jurisdiction maintains substantially equivalent license requirements for 
the licensed profession or occupation and as long as: 
Sec. 4. 10 MRSA §9021, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10. License by endorsement. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the 
contrary, the board, in accordance with 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 subsection or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter, 
Sec. 5. 32 MRSA §63-B, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Licensure by endorsement. 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 
Ii censure by endorsement.· An applicant may submit an application under. the process 
established under this subsection or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. 
Sec. 6. 32 MRSA §220-D is enacted to read: 
§220-D. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec, 7. 32 MRSA §294-A is enacted to read: 
§294-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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 
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applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any 
other licensure process authorized in this chapter. 
Sec. 8. 32 MRSA §552, as amended by PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §6, is fmiher 
amended by amending the section headnote to read: 
§552. Examination of applicants; subjects included; license; endarsement 
Sec. 9. 32 MRSA §552-A is enacted to read: 
§552-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 10. 32 MRSA §1201-B is enacted to read: 
§1201-B. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec, 11. 32 MRSA §1501-D is enacted to read: 
§1501-D. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 12. 32 MRSA §1525-B is enacted to read: 
§1525-B. Licensure by endorsement 
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the director, in 
accordance with Title 1 0. 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. 
Sec, 13. 32 MRSA §2279, sub-§6, as amended by PL 1997, c. 294, §6, is amended 
by enacting a new first blocked paragraph to read: 
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with 
Title 1 0. section 8003-H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall 
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establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this 
chapter that the board determines is appropriate for Ii censure by endorsement. An applicant 
may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other 
licensure process authorized in this chapter. 
Sec. 14. 32 MRSA §3114-B, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §6, is amended 
by amending the section headnote to read: 
§3114-B. EndorsemeB-t Examination waiver 
Sec, 15. 32 MRSA §3114-C is enacted to read: 
§3114-C. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec, 16. 32 MRSA §3501-C is enacted to read: 
§3501-C. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 17. 32 MRSA §3654, as amended by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §12, is further 
amended to read: 
§3654. Reciprocity; endorsement; residency requirement 
The board may issue a license to practice podiatry by endorsement to an applicant who 
has successfully passed the written examination of another state or of a national certifying 
agency in podiatry recognized by the board if the written examination of the other state or 
national certifying agency was equivalent to its own examination and if the applicant 
satisfies in all other respects the requirements for licensure in section 3651-A. An applicant 
for licensure by endorsement under this section who graduated after January 1, 1991 from 
podiatric medical school under section 3651-A shall provide the board evidence of 
satisfactory completion of at least one year of postgraduate clinical training in a podiatric 
residency training program under section 3651-A. The application to the board must be 
accompanied by the application fee and license fee as set under section 3652. 
Sec. 18. 32 MRSA §3654-A is enacted to read: 
§3654-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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 
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applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any 
other licensure process authorized in this chapter. 
Sec. 19. 32 MRSA §3836, as amended by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Q, §12, is further 
amended by amending the section headnote to read: 
§3836. Endorsement; eondi-tional Conditional licensure 
Sec. 20. 32 MRSA §3836-A is enacted to read: 
§3836-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 21. 32 MRSA §4861, as amended by PL 2015, c. 209, §14, is further amended 
by amending the section headnote to read: 
§4861. Application for license; qualifications and examination; endorsement 
Sec. 22. 32 MRSA §4861, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 189, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
5, Lieensure by endorsement License from another jurisdiction. The board shall 
grant a license by endorsement to a veterinarian who: 
A. Has submitted a complete application; 
B. Has paid the examination and license fee as set under section 4863-A; 
C. Holds a valid license issued by another state, United States territory, province of 
Canada or other jurisdiction; 
D-1. Has successfully passed an examination pursuant to subsection 1-A pertaining to 
the practice of veterinary medicine as determined by board rule. The board may require 
the applicant to submit to an examination covering the laws and rules pertaining to the 
practice of veterinary medicine in this State; and 
E. Has actively practiced clinical veterinary medicine for 3,000 hours during the 3 
years preceding application. 
Notwithstanding this subsection, the board shall waive the requirement that a veterinarian 
pass an examination for veterinarians who have, during the 6 years preceding the 
application, actively practiced clinical veterinary medicine for at least 6,000 hours without 
disciplinary action relating to the practice of veterinary medicine by another state, United 
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States tenitory or province of Canada. 
Sec. 23. 32 MRSA §4861, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Licensure by endorsement. 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 
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licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process 
established under this subsection or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. 
Sec. 24. 32 MRSA §4909, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 285, §11, is amended 
to read: 
4. Lieensure by endersement License from another jurisdiction. The board, in its 
discretion and upon payment of the application and license fees established pursuant to 
section 4912, may issue a license as a geologist or soil scientist without written examination 
to any person who is licensed as a geologist or soil scientist in any jurisdiction having 
equivalent Ii censure requirements, if the applicant satisfies all other requirements of this 
chapter. 
Sec. 25. 32 MRSA §4909-A is enacted to read: 
§4909-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 26. 32 MRSA §5516, as amended PL 2013, c. 527, §§6 and 7 and affected by 
§9, is further amended by amending the section headnote to read: 
§5516. 
Nonresidents; applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; Iicensure by 
endorsement 
Sec. 27. 32 MRSA §5516, sub-§2, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
D. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in 
accordance with Title 10. section 8003-H and any applicable mles adopted·pursuant to 
that section. shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license 
authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by 
endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established 
under this paragraph or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. 
Sec. 28. 32 MRSA §6220, as amended by PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §14, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
§6220. License from another jurisdiction; licensure by endorsement 
1. License from another jurisdiction. The board may waive the requirements of this 
chapter and grant a registration, certificate or license to any applicant who presents proof 
of authorization to practice by another jurisdiction of the United States or another country 
that maintains professional standards considered by the board to be substantially equivalent 
to or higher than those set forth in this chapter, as long as there is no cause for denial of a 
registration, certificate or license under section 6217-B or Title 10, section 8003, subsection 
5-A, paragraph A. The applicant must pay the application and license fee as set under 
section 6215. 
2. Licensure by endorsement. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the 
contrary. the board. in accordance with Title 10, section 8003-H and any applicable rules 
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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 subsection or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. 
Sec. 29. 32 MRSA §7054-C is enacted to read: 
§7054-C. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 30. 32 MRSA §9709-A is enacted to read: 
§9709-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 31. 32 MRSA §9857, as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, c. 511, §7, is 
amended by amending the section headnote to read: 
§9857. 
Nonresidents; applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; licensure by 
endorsement 
Sec. 32. 32 MRSA §9857, sub-§2, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
D. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in 
accordance with Title 10, section 8003-H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to 
that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license 
authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by 
endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established 
under this paragraph or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. 
Sec. 33. 32 MRSA §9907-A is enacted to read: 
§9907-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 34. 32 MRSA §12231-A is enacted to read: 
§12231-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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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. 
Sec. 35. 32 MRSA §12513-B is enacted to read: 
§12513-B. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 36. 32 MRSA §12525-A is enacted to read: 
§12525-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 37. 32 MRSA §12534-A is enacted to read: 
§12534-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 38. 32 MRSA §12552-A is enacted to read: 
§12552-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 39. 32 MRSA §13193-A is enacted to read: 
§13193-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary. the commission. 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 commission 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. 
Sec. 40. 32 MRSA §13857, as amended by PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. G, §§1 and 2 and 
Pt. K, §8, is further amended by amending the section headnote to read: 
§13857. 
Nonresidents; applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; licensure by 
endorsement 
Sec. 41. 32 MRSA §13857, sub-§2, ,iE is enacted to read: 
E. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in 
accordance with Title 10, section 8003-H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to 
that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license 
authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by 
endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established 
under this paragraph or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. 
Sec. 42. 32 MRSA §14024, as amended by PL 2013, c. 547, §§2 and 3 and affected 
by §19, is further amended by amending the section headnote to read: 
§14024. Nonresidents and applicants Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction,1 
licensure by endorsement 
Sec. 43. 32 MRSA §14024, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Licensure by endorsement. 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 subsection or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. 
Sec. 44. 32 MRSA §14231, as amended by PL 2019, c. 373, §36, is further amended 
by amending the section headnote to read: 
§14231. 
Endorsement; examination Examination eligibility for out-of-state 
applicants 
Sec. 45. 32 MRSA §14231-A is enacted to read: 
§14231-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 46. 32 MRSA §14306-H is enacted to read: 
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§14306-H. Licensure by endorsement 
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the commissioner. in 
accordance with Title 1 0. 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 commissioner 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. 
Sec. 47. 32 MRSA §14357-A is enacted to read: 
§14357-A. Licensure by endorsement 
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the commissioner, 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 commissioner 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. 
Sec. 48. 32 MRSA §15103-A, sub-§2, ~' as enacted by PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, 
§10, is amended to read: 
E. Requirements for the nature and size of miniature boilers or pressure vessels to be 
inspected; aoo 
Sec. 49. 32 MRSA §15103-A, sub-§2, ~' as enacted by PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, 
§ 10, is amended to read: 
F. Criteria by which a temporary extension of an inspection certificate beyond 14 
months in the case of boilers and beyond 38 months in the case of pressure vessels may 
be authorized,; and 
Sec. 50. 32 MRSA §15103-A, sub-§2, ,-c is enacted to read: 
G. In accordance with Title 10, section 8003-H and any applicable rules adopted 
pursuant to that section, a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license 
authorized under this chapter that the director determines appropriate for licensure by 
endorsement. 
Sec. 51. 32 MRSA §15207-A is enacted to read: 
§15207-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 52. 32 MRSA §17303, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 and affected 
by §5, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
§17303. Licensure from another jurisdiction; licensure by endorsement 
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1. License from another jurisdiction. The board may waive the examination and 
grant licensure to an applicant who presents proof of current licensure in another 
jurisdiction that maintains professional standards determined by the board to be 
substantially equivalent to those set forth in this chapter, if no cause exists for denial of a 
license under section 17307. 
2. Licensure by endorsement. 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 subsection or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. 
Sec. 53. 32 MRSA §18142-A is enacted to read: 
§18142-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 54. 32 MRSA §18227-A is enacted to read: 
§18227-A. Licensure by endorsement 
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. 
Sec. 55. Transition, Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, section 
8003-H, until the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of 
Professional and Occupational Regulation and the licensing boards and commissions 
within the office have adopted rules to implement Title 10, section 8003-H, the office or 
any licensing board or commission within the office may issue a license by endorsement 
on a case-by-case basis if the office or licensing board or commission within the office 
determines that an applicant for Ii censure by endorsement has met the requirements of Title 
10, section 8003-H.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment does the following. 
1. It adds a reference to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, chapter 951, the laws 
governing manufactured housing, which is within the jurisdiction of the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Occupational 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •'If• to H.P. 1517, L.D. 2035 
Regulation, to the section of the bill that provides that notwithstanding any provision of 
Title 32 to the contrary, the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, including 
the licensing boards and commissions within the office, is required to establish a process 
to•issue a license by endorsement. 
2. It also clarifies that each licensing entity has the ability to determine which licenses 
under their jurisdiction are appropriate for licensure by endorsement according to the 
requirements in Title 10, section 8003-H. 
3. It moves to an unallocated section the provision of the bill allowing the Office of 
Professional and Occuptional Regulation and the licensing boards and commissions within 
the office to issue a license by endorsement on a case-by-case basis to an applicant for 
licensure by endorsement that has met the requirements of Title 10, section 8003-H before 
rules pursuant to the section are finally adopted. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/01/22 feae 
LD 2035 
LR 2653(02) 
An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Licensure of Certain Individuals from Other 
Jurisdictions 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment i/fn{l/-13 8") 
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Occupational 
Regulation and to certain licensing entities within the office to implement the provisions of this legislation can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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