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32 ME Rev Stat § 1243 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 18: ELECTROLOGISTS|Subchapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|32 §1243. Right of entry, inspection and determination of compliance

 §1243. Right of entry, inspection and determination of compliance The department and any duly designated officer or employee of the department have the right, without an administrative inspection warrant, to enter upon and into the premises of any establishment licensed, or a place where a licensed electrologist practices, pursuant to this chapter at any reasonable time in order to determine the state of compliance with this chapter and any rules adopted by the department under this chapter. The right of entry and inspection extends to any premises that the department has reason to believe is being operated or maintained without a license or a place where a licensed electrologist practices, but no such entry and inspection of any premises or place may be made without the permission of the owner or person in charge unless a search warrant is obtained authorizing entry and inspection. Determination of compliance with this chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter must be made at least once every 2 years by inspection or other method as determined by the department.   [PL 2021, c. 125, §22 (NEW).]Upon any person's request and payment of a fee not to exceed $150, the department shall inspect that person's training, place of practice and equipment for compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted by the department under this chapter. All fees collected by the department must be deposited in a special revenue account dedicated to a health inspection program.   [PL 2021, c. 125, §22 (AMD).]1.  Additional inspection fees.  When an additional inspection is required to determine an applicant's eligibility for licensure under this chapter, the department is authorized to charge, in addition to the usual fees imposed pursuant to this chapter for one license, which includes one licensure inspection and one follow-up inspection, an additional fee not to exceed $200 to cover the costs of each additional inspection or visit. The department may impose on the applicant a penalty for the applicant's failure to pay an additional inspection fee within 30 days of the billing date.   [PL 2021, c. 125, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 87, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 542, §D2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A43 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 416, §5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 589, §10 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 125, §22 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1251 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §1251. Definitions

 §1251. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (AMD).]1.  Board.  "Board" means the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §2 (AMD).] 1-A.  Accreditation board.  "Accreditation board" means the accreditation board for engineering and technology.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (NEW).] 1-B.  Engineering accreditation commission.  "Engineering accreditation commission" means the engineering accreditation commission of the accreditation board.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (NEW).] 1-C.  Engineering technology accreditation commission.  "Engineering technology accreditation commission" means the engineering technology accreditation commission of the accreditation board.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Engineer-intern.  "Engineer-intern" means a person who has been certified as an engineer-intern by the board.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (AMD).] 2-A.  National council.  "National council" means the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Practice of professional engineering.  "Practice of professional engineering" means any professional service, such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design or responsible supervision of construction in connection with any public or private utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, works or projects, wherein the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health or property is concerned or involved, when such professional service requires the application of engineering principles and data.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (AMD).] 4.  Professional engineer.  "Professional engineer" means a person who, by reason of a knowledge of mathematics, the physical sciences and the principles of engineering, acquired by professional education and practical experience, is qualified to engage in engineering practice as defined.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (AMD).] 5.  Technology accreditation commission.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §2 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 355, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §§1-2 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1252 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §1252. Other legally recognized professions not affected

 §1252. Other legally recognized professions not affected This chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other legally recognized profession.
32 ME Rev Stat § 1253 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §1253. Corporations, partnerships and associations

 §1253. Corporations, partnerships and associations A firm, copartnership, corporation or joint stock association may engage in the practice of professional engineering in this State, provided that the practice is carried on only by professional engineers licensed in this State.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §40 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1254 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §1254. Public works

 §1254. Public works 1.  Use of licensed professional engineer not required.  Except as provided in subsection 2, any department of this State or any of its political subdivisions or any county, city, town, township or plantation may engage in construction of any public work involving professional engineering without procuring the services of a licensed professional engineer, as long as the contemplated expenditure for the completed project does not exceed $100,000 and the work, both as performed and as completed, does not create an undue risk to public safety or welfare.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Exception.  Any department of this State or any of its political subdivisions or any county, city, town, township or plantation may require the services of a licensed professional engineer for any public works project if the services of the professional engineer are required to comply with any provision of law or rule.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 304, §1 (RPR). PL 2005, c. 315, §4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1256 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §1256. Violations; penalties; injunction

 §1256. Violations; penalties; injunction A person who practices or offers to practice the profession of engineering in this State without being licensed or exempted in accordance with this chapter, or a person presenting or attempting to use the license or the seal of another, or a person who gives a false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to a member of the board in obtaining a license, or a person who falsely impersonates any other licensee of like or different name, or a person who attempts to use an expired or revoked license, or a person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter for which a penalty has not been prescribed commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $10,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §8 (AMD).]The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin a person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether other administrative, civil or criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted.   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §95 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §41 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 421, §B95 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 315, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §8 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE|32 §1301. Appointment; term

 §1301. Appointment; term The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers, as established by Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 16, administers this chapter. The board consists of 7 members. Six members are appointed by the Governor, of which 5 must be professional engineers who have the qualifications required by section 1302 and one must be a public member. The 7th member is the Chief Engineer of the Department of Transportation who shall serve as an ex officio voting member. To the extent that qualified nominees are available, appointment of nonpublic members must be made to ensure that a variety of engineering disciplines are represented. Nominees for appointment may be recommended to the Governor by representative engineering societies in the State.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §12 (AMD).]Appointments are for 5-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 575, §16 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §341 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §42 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 812, §204 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B126 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 442, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A103 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §5 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §12 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE|32 §1302. Qualifications

 §1302. Qualifications Each member of the board must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this State, and each engineer member must have been engaged in the practice of the profession of engineering for at least 12 years and must have been in responsible charge of engineering work for at least 5 years. Teaching of engineering courses in a college or university offering an approved engineering curriculum of 4 years or more may be construed as responsible charge of engineering work.   [PL 1999, c. 186, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 575, §17 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE|32 §1303. Compensation and expenses

 §1303. Compensation and expenses Members of the board shall be compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379. Clerical expenses shall not be allowed any member of the board, except as provided in section 1307.   [PL 1983, c. 812, §205 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 812, §205 (RPR).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE|32 §1304. Removal

 §1304. Removal The Governor may remove a member of the board for cause.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §104 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 771, §342 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §43 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A104 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1305 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE|32 §1305. Organization and meetings

 §1305. Organization and meetings The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect its officers. 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 2005, c. 315, §13 (AMD).]The board shall elect or appoint annually a chair and vice-chair. A quorum of the board consists of not less than 4 members. The board may adopt and have an official seal.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §13 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 575, §18 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §44 (RPR). PL 2005, c. 315, §13 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1306 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE|32 §1306. Powers

 §1306. Powers The board shall have the following duties and powers in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter.   [PL 1983, c. 413, §45 (RPR).]1.  Licenses; enforcement.  The board shall evaluate the qualifications and supervise the examination of applicants for licensure under this chapter. The board may order an investigation of a licensee on its own motion or on written complaint filed with the board regarding noncompliance with or violation of any section of this chapter or of any rules adopted by the board.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §14 (AMD).] 2.  Rules.  The board may, in accordance with procedures established by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, adopt such rules as may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the administration of this chapter.   [PL 1983, c. 413, §45 (NEW).] 3.  Hearings.  Hearings may be conducted by the board to assist with investigations, to determine whether grounds exist for suspension, revocation or denial of a license, or as otherwise considered necessary to the fulfillment of its responsibilities under this chapter.   The board may not refuse to renew a license for any reason other than failure to pay a required fee or failure to meet the professional development requirements, unless it has afforded the licensee an opportunity for an adjudicatory hearing. The board shall hold an adjudicatory hearing at the written request of any person who is denied a license without a hearing for any reason other than failure to pay a required fee, as long as the request for hearing is received by the board within 30 days of the applicant's receipt of written notice of the denial of the application, the reasons for the denial and the right to request a hearing. Hearings must be conducted in conformity with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4 to the extent applicable. The board may subpoena witnesses, records and documents in any hearing it conducts.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §9 (AMD).] 4.  Contracts.  The board may enter into contracts to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter.   [PL 1983, c. 413, §45 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 694, §563 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §45 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 355, §7 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §§14,15 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §9 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1307 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE|32 §1307. Receipts and disbursements

 §1307. Receipts and disbursements The board shall receive and account for all money derived under this chapter and shall pay the money, as provided by law, to the Treasurer of State, who shall keep the money in a separate fund to be known as the "Professional Engineers' Fund." The board may make other expenditures from this fund, upon itemized vouchers approved by the chair of the board, that in the opinion of the board are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 186, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 355, §8 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §4 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1308 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE|32 §1308. Records and reports

 §1308. Records and reports The board shall keep such records and minutes as are necessary to the ordinary dispatch of its functions.   [PL 1983, c. 413, §46 (RPR).]Not later than August 1st of each year, the board shall submit to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation a report of its transactions of the preceding fiscal year ending June 30th and shall transmit to the commissioner a complete statement of the receipts and expenditures of the board, attested by affidavits of its chair.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §16 (AMD).]The commissioner shall act as a liaison between the board and the Governor.   [PL 1983, c. 413, §46 (RPR).]The commissioner may not exercise or interfere with the exercise of discretionary, regulatory or licensing authority granted by statute to the board. The commissioner may require the board to be accessible to the public for complaints and questions during regular business hours and to provide any information the commissioner requires in order to ensure that the board is operating administratively within the requirements of this chapter.   [PL 1993, c. 659, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]The board shall submit to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation its budgetary requirements in the same manner as is provided in Title 5, section 1665. The budget submitted by the board to the commissioner must be sufficient to enable the board to comply with this subchapter.   [PL 1993, c. 659, Pt. B, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 604, §15 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 456, §§A107,A108 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §46 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 758, §§5,6 (AMD). RR 1993, c. 1, §§82,83 (COR). PL 1993, c. 659, §§B6,7 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §16 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1309 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE|32 §1309. Roster of licensed professional engineers

 §1309. Roster of licensed professional engineers The board shall maintain a roster of all active licensed professional engineers and certified engineer-interns on its publicly accessible website. Copies of the roster must be made available upon request for such fees as the board may authorize in its rules.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 13, §9 (RP). PL 1979, c. 541, §A206 (REEN). PL 1981, c. 2 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 456, §A109 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §158 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 442, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §9 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §5 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §17 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §10 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1351 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE|32 §1351. Licensure required

 §1351. Licensure required In order to safeguard life, health and property, any person practicing or offering to practice the profession of engineering is required to submit evidence of qualification to practice the profession of engineering and must be licensed as provided. It is unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to practice the profession of engineering in the State or to use in connection with the person's name or otherwise assume, use or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a professional engineer, unless that person has been duly licensed or exempted under this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §19 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 355, §10 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §19 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1352 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE|32 §1352. Qualifications (REPEALED)

 §1352. Qualifications (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §47 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 442, §5 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §11 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §6 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1353 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE|32 §1353. Application; fees

 §1353. Application; fees Application for licensure as a professional engineer or certification as an engineer-intern must be made on a form prescribed and furnished by the board, contain statements made under oath showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's technical experience and contain references as set forth in section 1352-A, none of which may be from members of the board. An application fee may be established by rule by the board in an amount that is reasonable and necessary for its purpose.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §4 (AMD).]The licensure fee for professional engineers must be established by rule by the board in an amount not to exceed $200.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §21 (AMD).]The fee for engineer-intern certification or enrollment must be established by rule by the board in an amount not to exceed 1/2 of the licensure fee for professional engineers.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §21 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §48 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 442, §6 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §12 (AMD). RR 1999, c. 1, §44 (COR). PL 2005, c. 315, §21 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 296, §4 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1354 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE|32 §1354. Examinations

 §1354. Examinations The principles and practices of engineering examinations may not be taken until the applicant has completed a period of engineering experience as set forth in section 1352-A.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §16 (AMD).]The passing grade on any examination is established by the national council. An applicant who fails to complete the application process within 5 years must reapply to the board, meet qualification requirements that are in effect at the time of the new application and present 3 new references and updated documentation of engineering work experience.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §16 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 468, §2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §13 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §8 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 296, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §16 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 1355 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 19: ENGINEERS|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE|32 §1355. Licenses; seals

 §1355. Licenses; seals The board shall issue a license upon payment of the licensure fee as provided for in this chapter, to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. The license authorizes the practice of "professional engineering." Licenses must show the full name of the licensee, have a serial number and be signed by the chair of the board under seal of the board.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §22 (AMD).]The issuance of a license by the board is evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed professional engineer while the license remains unrevoked or unexpired.   [RR 2005, c. 1, §15 (COR).]Each licensee upon licensure may obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board, bearing the licensee's name and the legend "licensed professional engineer." Plans, specifications, plats and reports issued by a licensee must be stamped with the seal, as prescribed in the rules of the board, during the life of the licensee's license, but it is unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any document with the seal after the license of the licensee named thereon has expired or has been revoked, unless the license has been renewed or reissued.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §22 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY RR 2005, c. 1, §15 (COR). PL 2005, c. 315, §22 (AMD).