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32 ME Rev Stat § 3116-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 45-A: PHYSICAL THERAPIST PRACTICE ACT|32 §3116-A. Fees

 §3116-A. Fees The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $100 biennially. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 250, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 250, §A5 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3117 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 45-A: PHYSICAL THERAPIST PRACTICE ACT|32 §3117. Revocation and reissuance (REPEALED)

 §3117. Revocation and reissuance (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 555, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §138 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3117-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 45-A: PHYSICAL THERAPIST PRACTICE ACT|32 §3117-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

 §3117-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the following reasons:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (NEW).]1.  Fraud.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (RP).] 2.  Addiction.  Addiction, as confirmed by medical findings, to the use of alcohol or other drugs, that has resulted in the licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant being unable to perform the licensed physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's duties or perform those duties in a manner that would not endanger the health or safety of the patients to be served; or   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (AMD).] 3.  Incompetency.  A medical finding of mental incompetency.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (AMD).] 4.  Accomplice.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (RP).] 5.  Misconduct.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (RP).] 6.  Criminal conviction.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (RP).] 7.  Violation.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §139 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 204, §D1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §9 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3118 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 45-A: PHYSICAL THERAPIST PRACTICE ACT|32 §3118. Unlicensed practice

 §3118. Unlicensed practice Any person who violates section 3113‑A is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §10 (NEW).]1.  Penalties.   [PL 207, c. 402, Pt. N, §10 (RP).] 2.  Injunction.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §10 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §139 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §10 (RPR).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3119 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 45-A: PHYSICAL THERAPIST PRACTICE ACT|32 §3119. Receipts and disbursements (REPEALED)

 §3119. Receipts and disbursements (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 389, §15 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 397, §53 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3120 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 45-A: PHYSICAL THERAPIST PRACTICE ACT|32 §3120. Telehealth services

 §3120. Telehealth services 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, still images, video files, audio files, text files and other relevant data, and to transmit such information without requiring the simultaneous presence of the patient and the person licensed under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).]B. "Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of a patient's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).]C. "Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter or between a person licensed under this chapter and another health care provider.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).]D. "Telehealth services" means health care services delivered through the use of information technology and includes synchronous encounters, asynchronous encounters, store and forward transfers and telemonitoring.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).]E. "Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor a patient's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the patient's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).] 2.  Telehealth services permitted.  A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this section and in accordance with standards of practice.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).] 3.  Confidentiality.  When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).] 4.  Professional responsibility.  All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).] 5.  Rulemaking.  The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3761 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3761. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §3761. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3762 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3762. Licensing authority; established (REPEALED)

 §3762. Licensing authority; established (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3763 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3763. Subpoenas; oaths; contempt powers (REPEALED)

 §3763. Subpoenas; oaths; contempt powers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3764 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3764. Public notice of proposal rule-making (REPEALED)

 §3764. Public notice of proposal rule-making (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3765 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3765. Requirement for contract security company license (REPEALED)

 §3765. Requirement for contract security company license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3766 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3766. Form of application (REPEALED)

 §3766. Form of application (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3767 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3767. License qualifications (REPEALED)

 §3767. License qualifications (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3768 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3768. License application; investigation (REPEALED)

 §3768. License application; investigation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3769 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3769. Grounds for denial of application (REPEALED)

 §3769. Grounds for denial of application (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3770 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3770. Procedure for approval or denial of application; hearings (REPEALED)

 §3770. Procedure for approval or denial of application; hearings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3771 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3771. Renewal of license (REPEALED)

 §3771. Renewal of license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3772 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3772. Application; license and renewal fees (REPEALED)

 §3772. Application; license and renewal fees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3773 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3773. License transferability (REPEALED)

 §3773. License transferability (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3774 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3774. License revocation; hearings; appeals; notices (REPEALED)

 §3774. License revocation; hearings; appeals; notices (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3775 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3775. Form of license and posting (REPEALED)

 §3775. Form of license and posting (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3776 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3776. Change in status of licensee (REPEALED)

 §3776. Change in status of licensee (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3777 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3777. Uniforms and equipment (REPEALED)

 §3777. Uniforms and equipment (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3778 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3778. Bonding requirements (REPEALED)

 §3778. Bonding requirements (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3779 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3779. Unlawful acts (REPEALED)

 §3779. Unlawful acts (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3780 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3780. Prohibited activities in connection with strikes; labor disputes (REPEALED)

 §3780. Prohibited activities in connection with strikes; labor disputes (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3781 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3781. Judicial review (REPEALED)

 §3781. Judicial review (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3782 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3782. Application (REPEALED)

 §3782. Application (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3783 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 54: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS|32 §3783. Severability clause (REPEALED)

 §3783. Severability clause (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 508, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 113, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 55: PRIVATE DETECTIVES|32 §3801. License; bond; advertising; fee (REPEALED)

 §3801. License; bond; advertising; fee (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 582, §2 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3802 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 55: PRIVATE DETECTIVES|32 §3802. Authority to arrest; compensation (REPEALED)

 §3802. Authority to arrest; compensation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 582, §2 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3803 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 55-A: PRIVATE DETECTIVES|32 §3803. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §3803. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 582, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 419 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 508, §2 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 55-A: PRIVATE DETECTIVES|32 §3804. When license required; exceptions; penalties (REPEALED)

 §3804. When license required; exceptions; penalties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 582, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 292, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 508, §2 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3804-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 55-A: PRIVATE DETECTIVES|32 §3804-A. Construction (REPEALED)

 §3804-A. Construction (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 582, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §131 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 744, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 78, §183 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 508, §2 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 55-A: PRIVATE DETECTIVES|32 §3805. Application for license (REPEALED)

 §3805. Application for license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 582, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 579, §§18,19 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 744, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 508, §2 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3806 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 55-A: PRIVATE DETECTIVES|32 §3806. To whom license may be granted; term and content; revocation; renewal (REPEALED)

 §3806. To whom license may be granted; term and content; revocation; renewal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 582, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 579, §20 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 744, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §§365,366 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 78, §184 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 508, §2 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3807 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 55-A: PRIVATE DETECTIVES|32 §3807. Fees; bonds (REPEALED)

 §3807. Fees; bonds (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 582, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 292, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 744, §§5-7 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 508, §2 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3808 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 55-A: PRIVATE DETECTIVES|32 §3808. Employment of assistants; penalty for making false statements or reports or divulging information (REPEALED)

 §3808. Employment of assistants; penalty for making false statements or reports or divulging information (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 582, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 292, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 744, §8 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 508, §2 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 3809 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 55-A: PRIVATE DETECTIVES|32 §3809. Prohibited activities in connection with strikes, labor disputes, etc. (REPEALED)

 §3809. Prohibited activities in connection with strikes, labor disputes, etc. (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 582, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 292, §4 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 508, §2 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 4171 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS|32 §4171. Definitions

 §4171. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §3 (AMD).]1.  Board.  "Board" means the Board of Environmental Protection.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Certificate.  "Certificate" means a certificate of competency issued by the department stating that an applicant has met the requirements for the specified operator classification.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §3 (AMD).] 2-A.  Commissioner.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §3 (RP).] 2-B.  Department.  "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Operator.  "Operator" means a person who is certified by the department as being competent to supervise, manage or operate a wastewater treatment plant and to ensure that a wastewater treatment plant is operated in accordance with state law, rules and licenses. Other employees under the supervision or management of an operator in responsible charge may but need not be certified.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §3 (AMD).] 3-A.  Operator in responsible charge.  "Operator in responsible charge" means an operator certified by the department, with a certificate in good standing, at or above the classification for the wastewater treatment plant in which the operator is designated by the wastewater treatment plant owner to be the operator responsible for supervising, managing or operating the wastewater treatment plant and ensuring that the wastewater treatment plant is operated in accordance with state law, rules and licenses.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Wastewater treatment plant.  "Wastewater treatment plant" means the facility or group of units provided for the treatment of wastewater to meet the requirements of a state pollutant discharge elimination system permit or a waste discharge license under Title 38, section 413.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 237 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 282 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 431, §9 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 590, §64 (RP). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §249 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 137, Pt. A, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 173, §3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 4172 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS|32 §4172. Classification

 §4172. Classification The department shall establish the classifications for all wastewater treatment plants with due regard to the size, type, character of wastewater to be treated and other physical conditions affecting those treatment plants and shall specify whether each classification requires the employment of an operator and the qualifications the operator must have to successfully manage and supervise the operation of those facilities so as to protect the public health or prevent nuisance conditions or unlawful conditions. A wastewater treatment plant required by its classification to employ an operator may employ more than one operator but must designate one operator as the operator in responsible charge for the facility.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 237 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 282 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 590, §64 (RP). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 173, §4 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 4173 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS|32 §4173. Certification

 §4173. Certification The department shall certify persons as to their competency to successfully manage and supervise the operation of wastewater treatment plants of each classification established pursuant to section 4172. All operators and operators in responsible charge must be certified, except that a certification is not required for an operator or operator in responsible charge who is a licensed professional engineer in good standing.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 237 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 282 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 590, §64 (RP). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 173, §5 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 4173-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS|32 §4173-A. Educational program

 §4173-A. Educational program 1.  Training.  The department shall administer an educational program for people engaged in water pollution control activities. This program must provide training in the supervision, management and operation of sewage collection and wastewater treatment systems.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §7 (AMD).] 2.  Funds.  The department may accept funds, public and private, for the purposes of this section.   [PL 1983, c. 832, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Self supporting.  This program must be self-supporting from fees, grants or other sources of revenue.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 832, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 204 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 510 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 173, §§6-8 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 4174 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS|32 §4174. Examination; criteria; standards

 §4174. Examination; criteria; standards The department shall provide for at least one examination each year for the purpose of examining candidates for certification pursuant to section 4173 at a time and place designated by the department.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §9 (AMD).]The department shall establish the criteria and conditions for the classification of wastewater treatment plants.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §9 (AMD).]The department shall establish the qualifications, conditions and licensing standards and procedures for the certification of individuals to act as operators or operators in responsible charge.   [PL 2021, c. 173, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 237 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 206, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 137, Pt. A, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 315, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 173, §9 (AMD).