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5 ME Rev Stat § 3331 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 8: POLICY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 314: COORDINATION OF LAND USE AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT|Subchapter 1: LAND AND WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL|5 §3331. Land and Water Resources Council (REPEALED)

 §3331. Land and Water Resources Council (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 721, §C1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 721, §H1 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 537, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 688, §3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 393, §A10 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 519, §§A1-3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 587, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 184, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). PL 2007, c. 399, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 619, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §2 (RP). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §30 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4551 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §4551. Title

 §4551. Title This Act may be known and cited as the Maine Human Rights Act.   [PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4552 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §4552. Policy

 §4552. Policy To protect the public health, safety and welfare, it is declared to be the policy of this State to keep continually in review all practices infringing on the basic human right to a life with dignity, and the causes of these practices, so that corrective measures may, where possible, be promptly recommended and implemented, and to prevent discrimination in employment, housing, education, extension of credit or access to public accommodations on account of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin and in employment, extension of credit and access to public accommodations on the basis of age; and in employment and housing on the basis of familial status; and in employment because of the previous assertion of a claim or right against a prior employer under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A and because of protected activity under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B; and to prevent discrimination or retaliation on the basis of an assertion of rights under this Act or interference with an individual's right to be free from discrimination prohibited under this Act.   [PL 2021, c. 366, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 347, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 705, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 355, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 358, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §28 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 478, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 245, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 99, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 327, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 10, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 366, §1 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4554 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §4554. Construction

 §4554. Construction 1.  Relationship to other laws.  Nothing in this Act may be construed to invalidate or limit the remedies, rights and procedures of any law of any state or political subdivision of any state or jurisdiction that provides greater or equal protection for the rights of individuals with disabilities than are afforded by this Act. Nothing in this Act may be construed to preclude the prohibition of, or the imposition of restrictions on, smoking in places of employment covered by subchapter III or in transportation or places of public accommodation covered by subchapter V.   [PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).] 2.  Insurance.  Subchapters III and V of this Act may not be construed to prohibit or restrict, with regard to individuals with disabilities:   A. An insurer, hospital, medical service company, health maintenance organization or any agent or entity that administers benefit plans or similar organizations from underwriting risks, classifying risks or administering risks that are based on or not inconsistent with state law;   [PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).]B. A person or organization covered by this Act from establishing, sponsoring, observing or administering the terms of a bona fide benefit plan that are based on underwriting risks, classifying risks or administering risks that are based on or not inconsistent with state law; or   [PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).]C. A person or organization covered by this Act from establishing, sponsoring, observing or administering the terms of a bona fide employee benefit plan that is not subject to state laws that regulate insurance.   [PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).]Paragraphs A, B and C may not be used as a subterfuge to evade the requirements of subchapters III and V.   [PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).] 3.  Accommodations and services.  Nothing in this Act may be construed to require an individual with a disability to accept an accommodation, aid, service, opportunity or benefit that the individual chooses not to accept.   [PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).] 4.  Physical or mental disability.  The definition of "physical or mental disability" in section 4553‑A is intended to be interpreted broadly to create greater coverage than under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.   [PL 2007, c. 385, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 385, §4 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4555 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §4555. Application (REPEALED)

 §4555. Application (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 393, §10 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 464, §2 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4561 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 2: COMMISSION|5 §4561. Members

 §4561. Members The Maine Human Rights Commission, established by section 12004‑G, subsection 15, shall be an independent commission of no more than 5 members. No more than 3 of the members may be of the same political party. The members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters and confirmation by the Legislature. The Governor shall designate one member to be the chair.   [PL 1989, c. 503, Pt. B, §21 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 771, §88 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §32 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 709, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B21 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4562 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 2: COMMISSION|5 §4562. Terms of office

 §4562. Terms of office The members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of 5 years each, except that of those first appointed, the Governor shall designate one whose term shall be only one year, one whose term shall be only 2 years, one whose term shall be only 3 years and one whose term shall be only 4 years.   [PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).]A member of the commission appointed to fill a vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the member whom he shall succeed.   [PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4563 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 2: COMMISSION|5 §4563. Quorum

 §4563. Quorum Three members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. A vacancy in the commission shall not impair the power of the remaining members to exercise all the powers of the commission.   [PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4564 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 2: COMMISSION|5 §4564. Compensation; reappointment

 §4564. Compensation; reappointment Each member of the commission shall be compensated as provided in chapter 379. All members of the commission shall be eligible for reappointment subject to section 4561.   [PL 1987, c. 709, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §33 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 709, §2 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4565 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 2: COMMISSION|5 §4565. Removal from office

 §4565. Removal from office Any member of the commission may be removed by the Governor for inefficiency, neglect of duty, misconduct or malfeasance in office, after being given a written statement of the charges.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §89 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 771, §89 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4566-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 2: COMMISSION|5 §4566-A. Certification and conformity with rules

 §4566-A. Certification and conformity with rules 1.  Certification of state law.  The commission shall take all steps required under 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 36, Subpart F to request federal certification that the State's laws concerning accessibility and usability of places of public accommodation meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. These steps include issuing public notice of an intent to file, conducting a public hearing on record and preparing and filing with the United States Department of Justice the request for certification. If the commission determines that no significant portion of the law is certifiable, the commission may cease its attempts to obtain certification and shall report its determinations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters. The report must include recommendations on changes to the law as necessary to achieve certification of a significant portion of the law.   [PL 1995, c. 393, §11 (NEW).] 2.  Conformity of rules relating to special use areas.  The commission shall amend its rules relating to accessibility of places of public accommodation to include standards contained in the regulations adopted pursuant to Titles I, II, and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Accessibility Guidelines, 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 36, Subpart F, relating to restaurants and cafeterias, medical care facilities, business and mercantile establishments, libraries, accessible transient lodging and other places of public accommodation, but only to the extent that those standards provide greater accessibility than any comparable standards contained in current state law or rules.   [PL 1995, c. 393, §11 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 393, §11 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4571 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 3: FAIR EMPLOYMENT|5 §4571. Right to freedom from discrimination in employment

 §4571. Right to freedom from discrimination in employment The opportunity for an individual to secure employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status is recognized as and declared to be a civil right.   [PL 2021, c. 366, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 347, §5 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 705, §5 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 355, §5 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 358, §6 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §32 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 99, §6 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 10, §10 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 366, §4 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4573-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 3: FAIR EMPLOYMENT|5 §4573-A. Defenses

 §4573-A. Defenses 1.  General provisions.  It is a defense to a charge of discrimination under this subchapter that an alleged application of qualification standards, tests or selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out or otherwise deny a job or benefit to an individual based on protected class status has been shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity, and such performance can not be accomplished by reasonable accommodation, as required by this subchapter.   [PL 2019, c. 464, §3 (AMD).] 1-A.  Qualification standards defined.  For the purposes of this section, the term "qualification standards" may include a requirement that an individual does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.   [PL 1995, c. 511, §1 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 511, §3 (AFF).] 1-B.  Physical or mental disability.   [PL 2019, c. 464, §4 (RP).] 2.  Religious entities.  This subchapter does not prohibit a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society from giving preference in employment to individuals of its same religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by the corporation, association, educational institution or society of its activities. Under this subchapter, a religious organization may require that all applicants and employees conform to the religious tenets of that organization.   [PL 1995, c. 393, §21 (NEW).] 3.  Physical or mental disability.  This subchapter does not prohibit an employer from discharging or refusing to hire an individual with a physical or mental disability or subject an employer to any legal liability resulting from the refusal to employ or the discharge of the individual with a physical or mental disability if the employer establishes that the individual, because of the physical or mental disability, is unable to perform job duties or to perform job duties in a manner that would not endanger the health or safety of the individual or others.   [PL 2021, c. 366, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 393, §21 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 511, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 511, §3 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 464, §§3, 4 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 366, §6 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4575 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 3: FAIR EMPLOYMENT|5 §4575. Mandatory retirement age prohibited

 §4575. Mandatory retirement age prohibited 1.  Legislative findings and intent.  The Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens are pushed out of the work force solely because of their age. The Legislature further finds that many older Maine residents who have been pushed out of the work force are fully capable of carrying out the duties and responsibilities required by employment. Finally, the Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens, because of their years of experience, can make valuable contributions to the work force.   It is the intent of the Legislature that discrimination based on age against any person who seeks employment in the public sector or who is already employed by a public employer shall not be tolerated. It is further the intent of the Legislature to ensure that any older person who seeks or wishes to continue employment in the public sector and who is capable of fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of such employment, shall be treated like any other person who seeks or wishes to continue such employment. Finally, it is the clear and unequivocal intent of the Legislature to prohibit employers in the public sector from requiring employees to retire at a specified age or after completion of a specified number of years of service.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 3,7 (NEW).] 2.  Criteria and standards.  A state department or public school may establish reasonable criteria and standards of job performance to be used for the purpose of determining when employment of its employees should be terminated. Where there is a certified bargaining agent, the establishment of these criteria and standards may be a subject of collective bargaining. These criteria and standards must be consistent for all employees in the same or similar job classifications, must be applied fairly to all employees regardless of age and must be consistent with the provisions of this Act relating to the employment of persons who are physically and mentally disabled.   [PL 2021, c. 348, §11 (AMD).] 3.  Federal requirements.  This section shall not be construed to effect or limit any power or duty relating to pension or retirement plans which the United States Government reserves to itself.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§3,7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§3,7 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 348, §11 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4576 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 3: FAIR EMPLOYMENT|5 §4576. Gender equity in school administrative positions

 §4576. Gender equity in school administrative positions The commission shall promote gender equity in the hiring of public school administrators in cooperation with the Commissioner of Education and investigate all human rights complaints associated with the public school system.   [PL 1989, c. 889, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 889, §1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4577 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 3: FAIR EMPLOYMENT|5 §4577. Compensation history inquiry as evidence of unlawful discrimination

 §4577. Compensation history inquiry as evidence of unlawful discrimination 1.  Legislative findings and intent.  The Legislature finds that despite requirements regarding equal pay having been a part of the laws of Maine since 1965, wage inequality is an ongoing issue in the State. Wage inequality causes substantial harm to the citizens and to the economy of the State. The Legislature finds that when employers base compensation decisions on compensation history of a prospective employee, it directly perpetuates this wage inequality. An employer's knowledge of a prospective employee's compensation history is directly related to the practice of basing compensation decisions on compensation history. It is the intent of the Legislature to promote the payment of equal compensation for comparable work on jobs that have comparable requirements relating to skill, effort and responsibility and to prevent unlawful employment discrimination with respect to compensation.   [PL 2019, c. 35, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Evidence of unlawful employment discrimination.  Evidence of unlawful employment discrimination under section 4572 and Title 26, section 628 includes, but is not limited to, an employer's inquiring, either directly or indirectly, about the compensation history of a prospective employee from the prospective employee or a current or former employer of the prospective employee or otherwise seeking the compensation history of a prospective employee.   [PL 2019, c. 35, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Exceptions.  Notwithstanding subsection 2, an employer or employment agency may inquire about or seek compensation history of an employee or prospective employee after an offer of employment that includes all terms of compensation has been negotiated and made to the prospective employee. If an employee or prospective employee has voluntarily disclosed compensation history information, without prompting by the employer or employment agency, the employer or employment agency may seek to confirm or permit a prospective employee to confirm such information prior to an offer of employment. This section does not apply to an employer who inquires about compensation history pursuant to any federal or state law that specifically requires the disclosure or verification of compensation history for employment purposes.   [PL 2019, c. 35, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 35, §1 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4582 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 4: FAIR HOUSING|5 §4582. Unlawful housing discrimination (REPEALED)

 §4582. Unlawful housing discrimination (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 622, §20 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 347, §9 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 705, §8 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 151, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 355, §9 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 358, §12 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §36 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 437, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 638, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 730, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 245, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 99, §§13,14,16, 17 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 10, §14 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §12 (RP). PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 4582-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS|Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT|Subchapter 4: FAIR HOUSING|5 §4582-A. Unlawful housing discrimination on the basis of disability

 §4582-A. Unlawful housing discrimination on the basis of disability It is unlawful housing discrimination, in violation of this Act:   [PL 1989, c. 779 (NEW).]1.  Modifications.  For any owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a housing accommodation or any of their agents to refuse to permit, at the expense of a person with physical or mental disability, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by that person if the modifications may be necessary to give that person full enjoyment of the premises, except that, with a rental, the landlord, when it is reasonable to do so, may condition permission for a modification on the renter's agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted;   [PL 2011, c. 613, §13 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).] 2.  Accommodations.  For any owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a housing accommodation or any of their agents to refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services when those accommodations are necessary to give a person with physical or mental disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing; or   [PL 2011, c. 613, §13 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).] 3.  Assistance animals.  For any owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a housing accommodation or any of their agents to refuse to permit the use of an assistance animal or otherwise discriminate against an individual with a physical or mental disability who uses an assistance animal at the housing accommodation unless it is shown by defense that the assistance animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others or the use of the assistance animal would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others or would substantially interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of the housing accommodation by others. The use of an assistance animal may not be conditioned on the payment of a fee or security deposit, although the individual with a physical or mental disability is liable for any damage done to the premises or facilities by such an assistance animal.   [PL 2015, c. 457, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 779 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 99, §18 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 243, §§2, 3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 664, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §13 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 457, §3 (AMD).