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32 ME Rev Stat § 9417 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9417. Application

 §9417. Application This chapter does not apply to the following:   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]1.  Law enforcement officers.  Any person currently employed either full time or part time, who has the permission of that person's appointing authority, provided that this chapter applies to any law enforcement officer who is employed as a security guard by a contract security company licensed under this chapter;   [PL 1989, c. 773, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Public officials.  Any person employed by the United States, the State, or any political subdivision thereof, or any public instrumentality, while in the performance of that person's official duties; and   [PL 1989, c. 773, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Locksmiths.  Any person while employed or doing business as a locksmith provided that this chapter applies to any locksmith who is employed as a security guard by or doing business as a contract security company licensed under this chapter. For the purposes of this chapter, a "locksmith" is a person engaged in the sale and service of locks.   [PL 1989, c. 773, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 773, §§1,2 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9418 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §9418. Confidentiality of application and information collected by the commissioner

 §9418. Confidentiality of application and information collected by the commissioner Notwithstanding Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1, all applications for a license to be a contract security company and any documents made a part of the application, refusals and any information of record collected by the commissioner during the process of ascertaining whether an applicant is of good moral character and meets the additional requirements of sections 9405 and 9411-A, and all information of record collected by the commissioner during the process of ascertaining whether a natural person meets the requirements of section 9410-A, are confidential and may not be made available for public inspection or copying. The applicant or natural person may waive this confidentiality by written notice to the commissioner. All proceedings relating to the issuance of a license to be a contract security company are not public proceedings under Title 1, chapter 13, unless otherwise requested by the applicant.   [PL 2011, c. 662, §20 (AMD).]The commissioner or his designee shall make a permanent record of each license to be a contract security company in a suitable book or file kept for that purpose. The record shall include a copy of the license and shall be available for public inspection. Upon a specific request, the commissioner or his designee shall provide a list of names and current addresses of security guards employed by licensed contract security companies.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §19 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 170, §19 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 662, §20 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9701. Declaration of purpose

 §9701. Declaration of purpose In order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from incompetent and unauthorized persons; to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of respiratory care practitioners; and to assure the availability of respiratory care services of high quality to persons in need of those services, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the regulation of persons offering respiratory care services.   [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9703. Board of respiratory care practitioners; establishment; compensation

 §9703. Board of respiratory care practitioners; establishment; compensation 1.  Establishment and membership.  There is established within the department, in accordance with Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 35, a Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners. The board consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor as follows:   A. Three respiratory care practitioners who have been engaged in the practice of respiratory care for at least 2 years immediately preceding their appointments and who are holders of valid licenses for the practice of respiratory care in the State; and   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).]B. Two public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Terms of appointment.  Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. A member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Meetings; chair.  The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members.   [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).] 4.  Compensation.   [PL 1995, c. 397, §89 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §38 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B152 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A260 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §89 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9704. Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners; powers and duties

 §9704. Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners; powers and duties 1.  Powers.  The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Rules.  The board may, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, adopt rules to carry out the policy of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules relating to professional licensure, professional conduct, continuing education, approval of continuing education programs and to the establishment of ethical standards of practice for persons holding a license to practice respiratory care in this State. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Hearings.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (RP).] 4.  Records.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (RP).] 5.  Contracts.   [PL 1995, c. 397, §90 (RP).] 6.  Reports.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (RP).] 7.  Employees.   [PL 1995, c. 397, §91 (RP).] 8.  Budget.   [PL 1995, c. 397, §92 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §B145 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 450, §39 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §§90-92 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9705. License required

 §9705. License required 1.  License required.  An individual may not practice or represent that individual as authorized to practice as a respiratory care practitioner in this State or use the words "respiratory care practitioner" or other words or letters to indicate that the person is a licensed respiratory care practitioner, unless that individual is licensed in accordance with this chapter. A respiratory therapist licensed in accordance with this chapter may use the initials "R.R.T." A respiratory care technician licensed in accordance with this chapter may use the initials "C.R.T." An individual who holds a temporary license in accordance with this chapter may use the initials "G.R.T." until the individual has taken and passed the examination or until the term of the license has expired. A student or trainee may use the initials "S.R.T." while enrolled in the clinical portion of a respiratory care education program.   [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. S, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Individual license.  Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter.   [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Unlicensed practice.  A person who violates this section is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.     [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 210, §12 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §S1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9705-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9705-A. Associate license required

 §9705-A. Associate license required A person may not perform respiratory care services in association with a respiratory care practitioner licensed under this chapter unless that individual is approved by the board in accordance with this section.   [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. S, §2 (NEW).]1.  Licensed in another state.  The associate shall file verification that the associate holds a valid license in good standing from another state that has licensure requirements equivalent to the requirements of this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. S, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Certified or registered.  The associate must be certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care or its successor or other organization approved by the board and must reside in a nonlicensure state.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §4 (AMD).] At the time of application, the associate must report the dates and locations that respiratory care services will be performed in this State, which may not exceed 30 days in a calendar year. If the board determines that the applicant meets the requirements of this section, it may issue an associate license upon payment of a fee as set under section 9710.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 386, §S2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §4 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9706. Persons and practices exempt (REPEALED)

 §9706. Persons and practices exempt (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §40 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9706-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9706-A. Persons and practices exempt

 §9706-A. Persons and practices exempt Nothing in this chapter may be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services or activities of:   [PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).]1.  Licensed or credentialed persons.  Any health care personnel licensed by this State or who currently hold a nationally recognized credential in a health care profession engaging in the delivery of respiratory care services for which they have been formally trained. That training must include supervised preclinical didactic and laboratory activities and supervised clinical activities and must be approved by the board or an accrediting agency recognized by the board. It also must include an evaluation of competence through a standardized testing mechanism that is determined by the board to be both valid and reliable;   [PL 1991, c. 717, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Students.  The delivery of respiratory care services by students as an integral part of the study program of students enrolled in education programs of any health care profession, as determined by board rule;   [PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).] 3.  Associates.   [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. S, §3 (RP).] 4.  Gratuitous care.  Family members, friends and others who give gratuitous care to a patient and do not hold themselves out as respiratory care practitioners;   [PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).] 5.  Self-care.  Persons who administer respiratory care to themselves;   [PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).] 6.  Cardiovascular testing.  Cardiovascular testing by individuals who have been issued credentials by the National Society of Cardiopulmonary Technicians, the American Cardiology Technologists Association or working in hospital-based cardiology departments;   [PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).] 7.  Cardiopulmonary testing.  Cardiopulmonary testing by individuals who have been issued credentials by the National Board for Respiratory Care as Certified Pulmonary Function Technologists; or   [PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).] 8.  Physician supervision.  The delivery of respiratory care services by individuals employed in the office and under the direct supervision and control of a physician licensed to practice by the State.   [PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 717, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §S3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9707. Temporary license

 §9707. Temporary license No more than one temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. This license allows the holder to practice respiratory care under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner. This license must be issued for a term of 90 days and may be extended for an additional 90 days at the discretion of the board.   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. I, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §42 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. I, §1 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9707-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9707-A. Respiratory care practitioner trainee license

 §9707-A. Respiratory care practitioner trainee license The board may license student employees as respiratory care practitioner trainees as defined under section 9702, subsection 7, and adopt rules for that license. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 450, §43 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §5 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9708 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9708. Requirements for licensure; levels of licensure

 §9708. Requirements for licensure; levels of licensure An applicant applying for a license as a respiratory care practitioner shall file a written application provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that he meets the following requirements.   [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).]1.  Residence.   [PL 1989, c. 450, §44 (RP).] 2.  Ethical practice.  An applicant must exhibit trustworthiness and competence.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §6 (AMD).] 3.  Education and qualifications.  An applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the board that:   A. For a license as a respiratory therapist:   (1) The applicant is presently credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care or its successor or other organization approved by the board as a registered respiratory therapist; or   (2) The applicant:   (a) Is a graduate of an educational program for respiratory therapists which is recognized by the board and accredited by the American Medical Association in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education; and   (b) Has passed an examination as provided for in section 9709; or   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §7 (AMD).]B. For a license as a respiratory care technician:   (1) The applicant is presently credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a certified respiratory therapy technician; or   (2) The applicant:   (a) Is a graduate of an educational program for respiratory therapists or respiratory care technicians which is recognized by the board and accredited by the American Medical Association in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education; and   (b) Has passed an examination as provided for in section 9709.   [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §7 (AMD).] 4.  Restrictions.  A respiratory care practitioner trainee shall not perform invasive procedures or procedures related to critical respiratory care, including therapeutic, diagnostic and palliative procedures. Respiratory care practitioner trainees shall only perform services under the on-site supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.   [PL 1989, c. 450, §45 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §§44,45 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §§6, 7 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9709 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9709. Examination for licensure

 §9709. Examination for licensure 1.  Requirements.  Only a person satisfying the requirements of this chapter may apply for examination in such a manner as the board prescribes.   [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Content.  Written examinations shall be designed or adopted by the board and shall test the applicant's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to respiratory care, respiratory care techniques and methods and such other subjects as the board may include to determine the applicant's fitness to practice.   [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Time and place.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §8 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §8 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9710 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9710. Fees

 §9710. Fees The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $135 biennially. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §9 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]1.  Amount.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Deposit of fees.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §9 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §46 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 509, §30 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H40 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §S4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §9 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9711 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9711. Issuance of license (REPEALED)

 §9711. Issuance of license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §10 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9712 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9712. Term of licenses

 §9712. Term of licenses 1.  Biennial renewal.  Licenses expire biennially on April 30th or on such other date as the commissioner determines.   Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the required renewal fee as set under section 9710. A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is received, together with the late fee and renewal fee, within 2 years from the date of that expiration.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §11 (AMD).] 2.  Continuing education.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §11 (RP).] 3.  Transition.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §11 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §§47,48 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §11 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9713 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS|32 §9713. Deny or refuse to renew license; disciplinary action

 §9713. Deny or refuse to renew license; disciplinary action The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §12 (NEW).]1.  Complaints.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §12 (RP).] 2.  Disciplinary actions; grounds.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §12 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §12 (RPR).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9751 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 99: FINANCIAL PLANNERS|32 §9751. Declaration of purpose (REPEALED)

 §9751. Declaration of purpose (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 235 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 252, Pt. B, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9752 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 99: FINANCIAL PLANNERS|32 §9752. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §9752. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 235 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 252, Pt. B, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9753 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 99: FINANCIAL PLANNERS|32 §9753. Disclosure required (REPEALED)

 §9753. Disclosure required (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 235 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 252, Pt. B, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9754 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 99: FINANCIAL PLANNERS|32 §9754. Enforcement (REPEALED)

 §9754. Enforcement (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 235 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 252, Pt. B, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 9851 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 103: MEDICAL RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT|32 §9851. Findings

 §9851. Findings The Legislature finds that the citizens of this State are entitled to the maximum protection practicable from the harmful effects of excessive and improper exposure to ionizing radiation; that the protection can be increased by requiring appropriate education and training of persons operating medical and dental equipment emitting ionizing radiation; and that it is therefore necessary to establish standards of education, training and experience for these operators, to provide for the appropriate examination and licensure and to emphasize the professional nature of the service.   [PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW).