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26 ME Rev Stat § 772 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §772. Minors under 18 years of age; hazardous employment

 §772. Minors under 18 years of age; hazardous employment 1.  Prohibition against certain employment.  A minor under 18 years of age may not be employed in any capacity that the director determines to be hazardous, dangerous to life or limbs or injurious to the minor's health or morals.   [PL 2003, c. 59, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Rules; list of employment and occupations.  The director shall adopt rules to develop and maintain a list of employment and occupations not suitable for a minor. The rules must conform as far as practicable to the child labor provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 29 United States Code, Section 212 and any associated regulations. The rules must also contain provisions prohibiting the employment of minors in places having nude entertainment and in registered dispensaries of marijuana for medical use authorized under Title 22, chapter 558-C and in establishments that cultivate, produce or sell marijuana or products in which marijuana is an ingredient as authorized under Title 28‑B, chapter 1.   [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).] 3.  Rules relating to confined spaces and height.  The director shall adopt rules prohibiting a minor under 18 years of age from working in confined spaces or at a designated height when regulations of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, adopted under the general industry standards, 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910, require special precautions or procedures for such work. The rules must provide exceptions to the prohibition in specific exceptional circumstances, such as work required for public safety.   [PL 2003, c. 59, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Rules are routine technical.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2003, c. 59, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Application.  This section does not apply to minors in public and approved private schools where mechanical equipment is installed and operated primarily for purposes of instruction or minors who are volunteer participants in a career-oriented law enforcement program and perform traffic control duties at civic events pursuant to section 786.   [PL 2013, c. 142, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 620, §13 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §159 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 597, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 30, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 59, §1 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 631, §47 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 631, §51 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 142, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 286, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 773 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §773. Minors under 16; prohibited in certain places (REPEALED)

 §773. Minors under 16; prohibited in certain places (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 238, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 401 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 665, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 520, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 434, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 347, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 353, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 43, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. B, §12 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 286, §3 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 776 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §776. -- part time and vacation work (REPEALED)

 §776. -- part time and vacation work (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 544, §6 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 777 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §777. Permit formats

 §777. Permit formats The blank work permit required by section 775 must be formulated by the director and furnished by appropriate means by the director to the persons authorized to sign work permits. The forms of the permits must be approved by the Office of the Attorney General. Permit forms may be made available by the bureau and submitted in paper or electronic format as long as the parent's or guardian's signature is submitted to the superintendent.   [PL 2017, c. 286, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 620, §13 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 544, §7 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 527, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 398, §A2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 286, §9 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 778 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §778. Blank employment certificates prepared; notice when employment terminated (REPEALED)

 §778. Blank employment certificates prepared; notice when employment terminated (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 620, §13 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 544, §8 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 779 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §779. Record of age received as evidence

 §779. Record of age received as evidence Any record of age, as provided under section 775 to determine whether or not a work permit may be issued to any child, shall be received as evidence of the age of such child in any prosecution under this subchapter.
26 ME Rev Stat § 780 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §780. Work permit conclusive for employer; documentary evidence of age

 §780. Work permit conclusive for employer; documentary evidence of age A work permit in regular form signed by a duly authorized officer, for all minors under 16 years of age, is conclusive evidence of age and educational attainment, in behalf of the employer of any minor, upon any prosecution for violation of the law relating to the employment of minors. An inspector of factories, attendance officer or other officer charged with the enforcement of this subchapter may make demand on any employer in or about whose place or establishment a minor apparently under the age of 16 years is employed, permitted or suffered to work, that such employer shall either furnish the inspector within 10 days documentary evidence of age as specified in section 775, or shall cease to employ, permit or suffer such minor to work in such place or establishment.   [PL 1991, c. 544, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 544, §9 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 782 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §782. Parent, guardian or custodian

 §782. Parent, guardian or custodian 1.  Permitting or allowing child to work.  A person who has control over a child as parent, guardian, custodian or otherwise may not permit or allow the child to be employed or to work in violation of this subchapter.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. O, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Work permit containing false information.  A person may not present, or permit or allow a child over which the person has control to present, to an employer, owner or superintendent or an overseer or agent as required under section 775 a work permit containing a false statement as to the date of birth or age of the child, knowing it to be false.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. O, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Penalties.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $10 and not more than $50 for each offense may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. O, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 452, §O2 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
26 ME Rev Stat § 783 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §783. -- failure to perform duties of office

 §783. -- failure to perform duties of office Whoever, being authorized to issue a work permit, knowingly fails to perform the duties of his office as required by this subchapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $50, for each offense.
26 ME Rev Stat § 784 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §784. -- certification of false statements

 §784. -- certification of false statements Whoever, being authorized to sign the work permit, or whoever, signing any certified copy of a town clerk's record of birth, or certified copy of a child's baptismal record or a physician's certificate, knowingly certifies to any false statement therein shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $50, for each offense.
26 ME Rev Stat § 785 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §785. Rulemaking

 §785. Rulemaking The Director of the Bureau of Labor Standards may adopt rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II that are consistent with this subchapter and considered appropriate or necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this subchapter.   [PL 1993, c. 434, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 434, §6 (NEW).
26 ME Rev Stat § 786 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES|Subchapter 4: EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN|Article 3: MINORS|26 §786. Traffic control duties

 §786. Traffic control duties 1.  Traffic control duties permitted.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a minor who is 14 years of age or older and is a volunteer participant in a career-oriented law enforcement program may perform traffic control duties in accordance with this section.   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Training.  A minor may not perform traffic control duties under this section until the minor has received traffic control training in accordance with the requirements of the supervising law enforcement agency. Proof of the minor's successful completion of the training must be maintained by the law enforcement agency.   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Supervision.  A minor may perform traffic control duties only under direct supervision of a law enforcement officer as part of a career-oriented law enforcement program. This supervision must:   A. Be from a close distance so that the officer does not become distracted or perform other duties; and   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).]B. Include means of radio contact in the event that the minor needs to contact another officer for assistance.   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Limitations on events.  A minor may perform traffic control duties only at civic events, fair parking lots, parades, walks, foot races, car shows and charity events.   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).] 5.  Limitations on locations.  A minor may not:   A. Direct traffic or pedestrians on busy roadways or thoroughfares;   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).]B. Assist in traffic control at places of heightened danger such as traffic stops or roadblocks;   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).]C. Direct traffic in conjunction with crowd control or riot control;   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).]D. Collect donations at a traffic light;   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).]E. Direct traffic at funeral processions; or   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).]F. Direct traffic at the scene of an emergency.   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).] 6.  Night activities prohibited.  A minor may perform the activities authorized under this section only during the period from sunrise to sunset.   [PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 142, §2 (NEW).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1411 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1411. Short title

 §1411. Short title This article may be known and cited as the "Rehabilitation Act."   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1411-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1411-B. Rehabilitation services unit created

 §1411-B. Rehabilitation services unit created There is created within the department a functional unit of rehabilitation services, which is equal in administrative level and status with the other major administrative units within the department.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1411-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1411-C. Authority

 §1411-C. Authority The department is the designated state agency established as the sole state agency to provide rehabilitation services, including but not limited to vocational rehabilitation services, and to provide evaluation and vocational services for purposes of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and acts amendatory and additional to the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The commissioner shall make those rules that the commissioner finds necessary and appropriate for the administration of a program of rehabilitation services and shall organize such a program within the department in a manner that is consistent with existing federal and state laws, rules and regulations.   [PL 2015, c. 141, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 141, §7 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1411-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1411-E. Acceptance of federal provisions

 §1411-E. Acceptance of federal provisions The department shall cooperate with the Federal Government in carrying out the purposes of federal statutes pertaining to vocational rehabilitation and is authorized to adopt methods of administration found by the Federal Government to be necessary for the proper and efficient operation of agreements or other conditions as necessary to secure the full benefits of the federal statutes to the State and its residents.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]The department is authorized, subject to the approval of the Governor, to:   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]1.  Apply for assistance.  Apply for federal assistance under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and acts amendatory and additional to the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and to comply with conditions, not inconsistent with this article, that are required for such assistance; and   [PL 2015, c. 141, §10 (AMD).] 2.  Perform for Federal Government.  Perform functions and services for the Federal Government in addition to those provided for in this section.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 141, §10 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1411-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1411-F. Receipt and disbursement of funds

 §1411-F. Receipt and disbursement of funds The Treasurer of State is the appropriate officer of the State to receive and administer federal grants for rehabilitation programs, as contemplated by the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and acts amendatory and additional to the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the State Controller shall authorize expenditures as approved by the department.   [PL 2015, c. 141, §11 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 141, §11 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1411-G (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1411-G. Gifts

 §1411-G. Gifts The commissioner, with the approval of the Governor, may accept and use gifts made unconditionally by will or otherwise for carrying out the purposes of this article. Gifts made under conditions that in the judgment of the department are proper and consistent with this article may be accepted, with the approval of the Governor, and must be held, invested, reinvested and used in accordance with the conditions of the gift. All money received as gifts or donations must be deposited in the State Treasury and constitutes a permanent fund to be called the Special Fund for Rehabilitation of People with Disabilities and to be used by the department to defray the expenses of rehabilitation in special cases as determined by the commissioner, including the payment of necessary expenses of persons undergoing training.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1411-H (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1411-H. Maintenance not assignable

 §1411-H. Maintenance not assignable The right of a person with a disability to maintenance under this article is not transferable or assignable at law or in equity and none of the money paid or payable or rights existing under this article are subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process or to the operation of bankruptcy or insolvency law.   [PL 2015, c. 141, §12 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 141, §12 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1411-I (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1411-I. Hearings and judicial review

 §1411-I. Hearings and judicial review An individual applying for or receiving rehabilitation under this article who is aggrieved by an action or inaction of the department is entitled to a fair hearing by the commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative. An individual aggrieved because of the decision made on the basis of the fair hearing may appeal to the Superior Court.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1412 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1412. Misuse of lists and records

 §1412. Misuse of lists and records Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the rehabilitation program and in accordance with its rules, it is unlawful for a person or individual to solicit, disclose, receive or make use of, authorize, knowingly permit or participate in or acquiesce in the use of a list of names of, or information concerning, individuals applying for or receiving rehabilitation when that list or information is directly or indirectly derived from the records, papers, files or communications of the State or subdivisions of the State or acquired in the course of the performance of official duties. A person who violates a provision of this section is subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $300 or by imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or both.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1412-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1412-A. Employees not to engage in political activities

 §1412-A. Employees not to engage in political activities An officer or employee engaged in the administration of the rehabilitation program may not use that officer's or employee's official authority to influence or permit the use of the rehabilitation program for the purpose of interfering with an election or affecting the results of an election or for a partisan political purpose. An officer or employee may not solicit or receive or be obliged to contribute or render a service, assistance, subscription, assessment or contribution for a political purpose. An officer or employee violating this provision is subject to appropriate disciplinary action.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1412-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1412-B. Reporting and evaluation of rehabilitation needs

 §1412-B. Reporting and evaluation of rehabilitation needs The department shall evaluate the needs of people with disabilities in the State and how these needs may be met most effectively. As required by the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, Public Law 113-128, the department shall conduct a comprehensive statewide assessment every 3 years to describe the rehabilitation needs of individuals with disabilities residing in the State, including a review of community rehabilitation programs in the State and their effectiveness and adequacy in meeting the overall needs of people with disabilities. The commissioner shall use the results of these reviews to advise the Governor and the Legislature of any need to change the State's rehabilitation programs. The commissioner shall report annually to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters the program outcomes as part of the reports authorized under section 2004-A, subsection 3 and required under section 3101.   [PL 2017, c. 111, §10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 111, §10 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1412-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1412-C. Bureau of Rehabilitation Services; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

 §1412-C. Bureau of Rehabilitation Services; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation The commissioner shall establish within the department the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. Within the bureau, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, as the designated state unit under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, shall administer that group of rehabilitation services to nonblind and nonvisually impaired individuals specifically related to the federal vocational rehabilitation programs.   [PL 2015, c. 141, §13 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 141, §13 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1412-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1412-D. Provision of rehabilitation services

 §1412-D. Provision of rehabilitation services Rehabilitation services may be provided directly or through public or private resources to people with disabilities, including those who are eligible for rehabilitation services under the terms of an agreement with another state or with the Federal Government.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).