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21-A ME Rev Stat § 1056-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 4: REPORTS BY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES AND BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES|21-A §1056-D. Limits on contributions to separate segregated fund committees (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23)

 §1056-D. Limits on contributions to separate segregated fund committees (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23)1.  Contributions by individuals.  An individual may not make contributions to a separate segregated fund committee aggregating more than $5,000 in a calendar year.   [PL 2021, c. 274, §12 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 274, §13 (AFF).] 2.  Contributions by business entities.  Except as provided in paragraph A, a business entity may not make contributions to a separate segregated fund committee. For purposes of this subsection, "business entity" includes a firm, partnership, corporation, incorporated association, labor organization or other organization, whether organized as a for-profit or a nonprofit entity.   A. The corporation, membership organization, cooperative or labor or other organization that established the separate segregated fund committee, referred to in this paragraph as "the parent entity," may provide the separate segregated fund committee with the use of offices, telephones, computers and similar equipment when that use does not result in additional cost to the parent entity.   [PL 2021, c. 274, §12 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 274, §13 (AFF).][PL 2021, c. 274, §12 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 274, §13 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 274, §12 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 274, §13 (AFF).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1057 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 4: REPORTS BY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES AND BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES|21-A §1057. Required records for committees

 §1057. Required records for committees Any committee that is required to register under section 1052‑A or 1053-B shall keep records as provided in this section for 4 years following the election to which the records pertain.   [PL 2021, c. 217, §9 (AMD).]1.  Details of records.  The treasurer of a committee shall record a detailed account of:   A. All expenditures made to or in behalf of a candidate, campaign or committee;   [PL 2021, c. 217, §9 (AMD).]B. The identity of each candidate, campaign or committee;   [PL 2021, c. 217, §9 (AMD).]C. The office sought by a candidate and the district the candidate seeks to represent, for candidates that a committee has made an expenditure to or in behalf of; and   [PL 2021, c. 217, §9 (AMD).]D. The date of each expenditure.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 217, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Receipts.  The treasurer of a committee shall retain a vendor invoice or receipt stating the particular goods or services purchased for every expenditure in excess of $50 to initiate or influence a campaign.   [PL 2021, c. 217, §9 (AMD).] 3.  Record of contributions.  The treasurer of a committee shall keep a record of all contributions to the committee, by name and mailing address, of each donor and the amount and date of the contribution. This provision does not apply to aggregate contributions from a single donor of $50 or less. When any donor's contributions to a committee exceed $50, the record must include the aggregate amount of all contributions from that donor.   [PL 2021, c. 217, §9 (AMD).] 4.  Account statements.  The treasurer of a committee shall keep account statements relating to the deposit of funds of the committee required by section 1054.   [PL 2021, c. 217, §9 (AMD).] 5.  Simplified record-keeping requirements.   The commission may adopt by rule simplified record-keeping requirements for an individual registering as a ballot question committee to initiate or influence a ballot question. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2021, c. 217, §9 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 504, §§27,31 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §§32, 33 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 190, Pt. A, §21 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 334, §25 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 408, §§4, 5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 563, §12 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 217, §9 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1058 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 4: REPORTS BY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES AND BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES|21-A §1058. Reports; qualifications for filing (REPEALED)

 §1058. Reports; qualifications for filing (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 833, §15 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 839, §28 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 715, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 483, §19 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 567, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 575, §7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §34 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 477, §5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 190, Pt. A, §22 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 366, §8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 366, §12 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §21 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 334, §26 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 563, §13 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1060 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 4: REPORTS BY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES AND BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES|21-A §1060. Content of reports

 §1060. Content of reports The reports must contain the following information and any additional information required by the commission to monitor the activities of committees:   [PL 2021, c. 217, §11 (AMD).]1.  Identification of candidates.  The names of and offices sought by all candidates whose campaigns the committee supports or intends to influence;   [PL 2021, c. 217, §11 (AMD).] 2.  Identification of committees; parties.  The names of all political committees or party committees supported in any way by the committee;   [PL 2021, c. 217, §11 (AMD).] 3.  Identification of ballot question campaigns.  The ballot question campaigns that the committee intends to initiate or influence;   [PL 2021, c. 217, §11 (AMD).] 4.  Itemized expenditures.  An itemization of each expenditure made to initiate or influence any campaign, including the date, payee and purpose of the expenditure and the name of each candidate, and each referendum or initiated petition supported or opposed by the expenditure. If expenditures were made to a person described in section 1012, subsection 3, paragraph A, subparagraph (4), the report must contain the name of the person; the amount spent by that person on behalf of the committee, including, but not limited to, expenditures made during the signature gathering phase; the reason for the expenditure; and the date of the expenditure. The commission may specify the categories of expenditures that are to be reported to enable the commission to closely monitor the activities of committees;   [PL 2021, c. 217, §11 (AMD).] 5.  Aggregate expenditures.   [PL 2021, c. 217, §11 (RP).] 6.  Identification of contributions.  An itemization of each contribution of more than $50 made to or received by the committee for the purpose of initiating or influencing a campaign, including the name, occupation, places of business and mailing address of each contributor and the amount and date of the contribution;   [PL 2021, c. 217, §11 (AMD).] 6-A.  Funds deposited into campaign account.  Any funds deposited into or transferred into the campaign account described in section 1054, including but not limited to funds from the general treasury of an organization that is required to establish a committee; and   [PL 2021, c. 217, §11 (NEW).] 7.  Other payments.  Operational expenses and any other payments made from the campaign account described in section 1054.   [PL 2021, c. 217, §11 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 839, §§30,31 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 839, §33 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 615, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 301, §27 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 575, §8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §36 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 477, §§6, 7 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 190, Pt. A, §§25, 26 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 389, §§46-48 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 408, §6 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 563, §§14-16 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 217, §11 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1061 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 4: REPORTS BY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES AND BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES|21-A §1061. Dissolution of committees

 §1061. Dissolution of committees Whenever any committee determines that it will no longer accept any contributions or make any expenditures, the committee shall file a termination report that includes all financial activity from the end date of the previous reporting period through the date of termination with the commission. The committee shall dispose of any surplus prior to termination. In the termination report, the committee shall report any outstanding loan, debt or obligation in the manner prescribed by the commission.   [PL 2019, c. 563, §17 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 695, §36 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §37 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 190, Pt. A, §27 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 334, §29 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 563, §17 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1062 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 4: REPORTS BY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES AND BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES|21-A §1062. Failure to file on time (REPEALED)

 §1062. Failure to file on time (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 504, §§29,31 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 839, §32 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 228, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 483, §20 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1062-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 4: REPORTS BY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES AND BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES|21-A §1062-B. Failure to keep records

 §1062-B. Failure to keep records A committee that fails to keep records required by this chapter may be assessed a fine of up to $10,000 or the amount of financial activity for which no records were kept, whichever is greater. In assessing a fine, the commission shall consider, among other things, whether the violation was intentional, whether the violation occurred as the result of an error by someone outside the control of the committee, whether the committee intended to conceal its financial activity, the amount of financial activity that was not documented and the level of experience of the committee's volunteers and staff.   [IB 2015, c. 1, §12 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 334, §32 (NEW). IB 2015, c. 1, §12 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1063 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 4: REPORTS BY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES AND BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES|21-A §1063. Constitutional officers and State Auditor

 §1063. Constitutional officers and State Auditor The Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State, the Attorney General, the State Auditor, or any individual running for these offices, may not form a political action committee or be involved in decision making for or solicit contributions to a political action committee.   [PL 1995, c. 167, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 167, §2 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 5: MAINE CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES|21-A §1101. Maine Code of Fair Campaign Practices

 §1101. Maine Code of Fair Campaign Practices 1.  Distribution to candidates.  At the time a candidate for the office of Governor, the Senate or the House of Representatives registers with the commission as required under section 1013-A, the commission shall give the candidate a form containing a copy of the Maine Code of Fair Campaign Practices established in this subchapter. The commission shall, at that time, inform the candidate that subscription to the code is voluntary. For the purposes of this subchapter, "code" means the Maine Code of Fair Campaign Practices.   [PL 1989, c. 802, §1 (NEW).] 2.  The code form.  The code, printed on the form provided to candidates under subsection 1, must read as follows:"Maine Code of Fair Campaign PracticesI shall conduct my campaign and, to the extent reasonably possible, insist that my supporters conduct themselves, in a manner consistent with the best Maine and American traditions, discussing the issues and presenting my record and policies with sincerity and candor.I shall uphold the right of every qualified voter to free and equal participation in the election process.I shall not participate in and I shall condemn defamation of and other attacks on any opposing candidate or party that I do not believe to be truthful, provable and relevant to my campaign.I shall not use or authorize and I shall condemn material relating to my campaign that falsifies, misrepresents or distorts the facts, including, but not limited to, malicious or unfounded accusations creating or exploiting doubts as to the morality, patriotism or motivations of any party or candidate.I shall not appeal to and I shall condemn appeals to prejudices based on race, creed, sex or national origin.I shall not practice and I shall condemn practices that tend to corrupt or undermine the system of free election or that hamper or prevent the free expression of the will of the voters.I shall promptly and publicly repudiate the support of any individual or group that resorts, on behalf of my candidacy or in opposition to that of an opponent, to methods in violation of the letter or spirit of this code.I, the undersigned, candidate for election to public office in the State of Maine, hereby voluntarily endorse, subscribe to and solemnly pledge to conduct my campaign in accordance with the above principles and practices.______________________Candidate for Public Office"  [PL 1989, c. 802, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 802, §1 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 5: MAINE CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES|21-A §1102. Printing of code forms

 §1102. Printing of code forms The commission shall print, or cause to be printed, copies of the code for distribution to registered candidates.   [PL 1989, c. 802, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 802, §1 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 5: MAINE CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES|21-A §1103. Acceptance of completed forms

 §1103. Acceptance of completed forms The commission shall accept, at all times prior to the election, completed code forms that are properly subscribed to by a candidate.   [PL 1989, c. 802, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 802, §1 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 5: MAINE CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES|21-A §1104. Public records

 §1104. Public records The commission shall retain for public inspection all completed code forms accepted by the commission under section 1103. A code subscribed to by a candidate is a public record under Title 1, section 408-A.   [PL 2011, c. 662, §14 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 802, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 662, §14 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 5: MAINE CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES|21-A §1105. Subscription to code voluntary

 §1105. Subscription to code voluntary In no event may a candidate be required to subscribe to or endorse the code.   [PL 1989, c. 802, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 802, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 7303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 5: IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS|Chapter 1621: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §7303. Programs; rules

 §7303. Programs; rules 1.  Programs required.  The department shall establish and administer, pursuant to this subtitle, programs of in-home and community support services for adults with long-term care needs, by itself or in cooperation with the Federal Government.   An adult with long-term care needs, who applies for services under any such program, is entitled to receive the services, provided that the department has determined that the adult is eligible and provided that sufficient funds are available pursuant to this subtitle to pay for the services.   [PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Rules.  The department shall promulgate such rules, including rules that specify the criteria to be used in ranking proposals, as may be necessary for the effective administration of any programs of in-home and community support services pursuant to this subtitle, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375. In the development of such rules, the department shall consult with consumers, representatives of consumers or providers of in-home and community support services.   [PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 7304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 5: IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS|Chapter 1621: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §7304. Delivery of services

 §7304. Delivery of services 1.  Staff; providers.  In order to provide in-home and community support services, the department may use its own staff and its designees and enter into agreements with providers.   [PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Agreement.  Each agreement shall specify, among other things, the types of in-home and community support services to be provided, the cost of the services, the method of payment and the criteria to be used for evaluating the provisions of services.   [PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Proposals.  The department shall solicit proposals from providers who would like to provide in-home and community support services, pursuant to this subtitle. Providers shall submit proposals in such form and manner as may be required by the department. The department shall select proposals according to rankings based on the criteria developed pursuant to section 7303, subsection 2.   [PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 7305 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 5: IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS|Chapter 1621: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §7305. Funds

 §7305. Funds 1.  Federal and private funds.  The department may apply for and use any federal or private funds and other support which become available to carry out any program of in-home and community support services.   [PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Fee scale.  The department shall develop, whenever practicable, sliding fee scales for in-home and community support services provided pursuant to this subtitle.   [RR 1991, c. 2, §86 (COR).] 3.  Vouchers.  The department may, through the use of vouchers, make payments directly to adults with long-term care needs to enable them to purchase in-home and community support services pursuant to this subtitle.   [PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Distribution.  The department shall disburse funds, pursuant to this subtitle, in a manner that ensures, to the extent practicable, equitable distribution of services among adults with long-term care needs and among the various regions of the State.   [PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 2, §86 (COR).
22 ME Rev Stat § 7306 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 5: IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS|Chapter 1621: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §7306. Demonstration projects

 §7306. Demonstration projects The department may initiate demonstration projects to test new ways of providing in-home and community support services, including, but not limited to, projects which test the ability of hospitals, skilled nursing facilities or intermediate care facilities to provide these services.   [PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 511, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 7307 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 5: IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS|Chapter 1621: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §7307. Relatives as providers

 §7307. Relatives as providers The department may not refuse to pay a relative of an adult with long-term care needs for the provision of in-home and community support services or personal care assistance services if the relative is qualified to provide the service and the payment is not prohibited by federal law or regulation.   [PL 1989, c. 714 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 714 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 7308 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 5: IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS|Chapter 1621: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §7308. Respite Care Fund

 §7308. Respite Care Fund The department shall administer the Respite Care Fund for the purpose of providing short-term respite care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. This respite care may include short-term in-home care, nursing or residential care facility stays, hospital or adult day care or home modifications. The department also may use the fund to carry out the purposes of the National Family Caregiver Support Program.   [PL 2001, c. 487, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §E42 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 487, §1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 7309 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 5: IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS|Chapter 1621: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §7309. In-home providers (REPEALED)

 §7309. In-home providers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 387, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 22 §7309 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 7311 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 5: IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS|Chapter 1622: COORDINATED IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES|22 §7311. Program established

 §7311. Program established By July 1, 2010, the department shall establish a coordinated program, referred to in this chapter as "the program," of in-home and community support services that are available under state-funded and MaineCare-funded programs for adults with long-term care needs who are eligible for services from qualified providers pursuant to this subtitle. The program must have a unified system for intake and eligibility determination for all consumers, regardless of diagnosis, type of disability or demographic factors, including age, using the multidisciplinary teams pursuant to section 7323, consumer assessment and the development of plans of care that take into consideration the consumer's living arrangement, informal supports and services provided by other public or private funding sources to ensure nonduplication of services for consumers.   [PL 2009, c. 279, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 279, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 7312 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 5: IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS|Chapter 1622: COORDINATED IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES|22 §7312. Rules

 §7312. Rules The department shall adopt rules as necessary for the effective administration of the program pursuant to this chapter, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. In the development of such rules, the department shall consult with consumers, representatives of consumers and providers. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2009, c. 279, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 279, §4 (NEW).