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10 ME Rev Stat § 8003-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8003-A. Complaint investigation

 §8003-A. Complaint investigation 1.  Affiliated boards.  In aid of their investigative authority, the licensing boards and commissions affiliated with the department pursuant to section 8001‑A may issue subpoenas in the name of the relevant licensing board or commission, in accordance with the terms of Title 5, section 9060, except that the authority applies to any stage of an investigation and is not limited to an adjudicatory proceeding.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. C, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.  The Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, including the licensing boards and commissions and regulatory functions within the office, may receive, initiate and investigate complaints alleging any ground for disciplinary action set forth in section 8003, subsection 5‑A. To assist with complaint or other investigations, or as otherwise considered necessary for the fulfillment of their responsibilities, the office, boards and commissions may hold hearings and may issue subpoenas for witnesses, records and documents in the name of the office, board or commission, as the case may be, in accordance with the terms of Title 5, section 9060, except that the subpoena authority applies to any stage or type of an investigation and is not limited to an adjudicatory hearing held pursuant to section 8003, subsection 5‑A.   Investigative personnel of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, during the normal conduct of their work for boards, commissions and regulatory functions within the office, may conduct investigations, issue citations, serve summonses and order corrections of violations in accordance with specific statutory authority. When specific authority does not exist to appeal an order to correct, that process must be established by rule by the respective board.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. C, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).] 3.  Dispositions available to the public.  Upon disposition of each complaint and investigation, the office and all boards and commissions shall make such disposition available to the public.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. C, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 748, §19 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 509, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H11 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. C, §4 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8003-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8003-D. Investigations; enforcement duties; assessments

 §8003-D. Investigations; enforcement duties; assessments When there is a finding of a violation, a board affiliated with the department identified in section 8001‑A may assess the licensed person or entity for all or part of the actual expenses incurred by the board or its agents for investigations and enforcement duties performed.   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]"Actual expenses" include, but are not limited to, travel expenses and the proportionate part of the salaries and other expenses of investigators or inspectors, hourly costs of hearing officers, costs associated with record retrieval and the costs of transcribing or reproducing the administrative record.   [PL 1999, c. 687, Pt. C, §12 (NEW).]The board, as soon as feasible after finding a violation, shall give the licensee notice of the assessment. The licensee shall pay the assessment in the time specified by the board, which may not be less than 30 days.   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 687, §C12 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 465, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8003-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8003-E. Citations and fines

 §8003-E. Citations and fines Any board or commission identified in section 8001, subsection 38 or section 8001‑A or a regulatory function administered by the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation identified in section 8001, subsection 38 may adopt by rule a list of violations for which citations may be issued by professional technical support staff. A violation may carry a fine not to exceed $200. Citations issued by employees of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation or an affiliated board must expressly inform the licensee that the licensee may pay the fine or request a hearing before the board or commission or the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation with regard to a regulatory function identified in section 8001, subsection 38 administered by the office regarding the violation.   [PL 2009, c. 465, §7 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 687, §C12 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 465, §7 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8003-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8003-F. Disposition of fees

 §8003-F. Disposition of fees All money received by the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation on behalf of a board or commission listed in section 8001, subsection 38 or by the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation to perform the regulatory functions listed in section 8001, subsection 38 must be paid to the Treasurer of State and credited to the account for that board, commission or regulatory function within the budget of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.   [PL 1999, c. 687, Pt. C, §12 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]Money received by the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation on behalf of a board or commission listed in section 8001, subsection 38 or by the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation to perform the regulatory functions listed in section 8001, subsection 38 must be used for the expenses of administering its statutory responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the costs of conducting investigations, taking testimony, procuring the attendance of witnesses, all legal proceedings initiated for enforcement and administering the office.   [PL 1999, c. 687, Pt. C, §12 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]Any balance of these fees may not lapse but must be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal years.   [PL 1999, c. 687, Pt. C, §12 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 687, §C12 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8003-G (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8003-G. Duty to require certain information from applicants and licensees

 §8003-G. Duty to require certain information from applicants and licensees The Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, referred to in this subsection as "the office," including the licensing boards and commissions and regulatory functions within the office, shall require:   [PL 2007, c. 621, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]1.  Respond to inquiries.  All applicants for license renewal to respond to all inquiries set forth on renewal forms; and   [PL 2007, c. 621, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Report in writing.  All licensees and applicants for licensure to report in writing to the office no later than 10 days after the change or event, as the case may be:   A. Change of name or address;   [PL 2007, c. 621, §4 (NEW).]B. Criminal conviction;   [PL 2007, c. 621, §4 (NEW).]C. Revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action taken in this or any other jurisdiction against any occupational or professional license held by the applicant or licensee; or   [PL 2007, c. 621, §4 (NEW).]D. Any material change in the conditions or qualifications set forth in the original application for licensure submitted to the office.   [PL 2007, c. 621, §4 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 621, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 621, §4 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8003-H (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8003-H. Licensure by endorsement

 §8003-H. Licensure by endorsement The Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, referred to in this section as "the office," including the licensing boards and commissions within the office, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement to an applicant who presents proof of licensure by another jurisdiction of the United States as long as the other jurisdiction maintains substantially equivalent license requirements for the licensed profession or occupation and as long as:   [PL 2021, c. 167, §10 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 289, §1 (NEW).]1.  Good standing.  The applicant is in good standing in all jurisdictions in which the applicant holds or has held a license. For purposes of this subsection, "good standing" means that the applicant does not have a complaint, allegation or investigation pending, does not have a license that is suspended or subject to practice restrictions and has never surrendered a license or had a license revoked;   [PL 2021, c. 167, §10 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 289, §1 (NEW).] 2.  No cause for denial.  No cause for denial of a license exists under section 8003, subsection 5-A, paragraph A or under any other law; and   [PL 2021, c. 167, §10 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 289, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Fee.  The applicant pays the fee, if any, pursuant to section 8003, subsection 2-A, paragraph D.   [PL 2021, c. 167, §10 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 289, §1 (NEW).] The office, or a licensing board or commission within the office, may require an applicant to pass a jurisprudence examination if such an examination is required to be passed for licensure pursuant to law or rule of the office, licensing board or commission.   [PL 2021, c. 167, §10 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 289, §1 (NEW).]The office, including the licensing boards and commissions within the office, shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2021, c. 167, §10 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 289, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 167, §10 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 289, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8004. Annual reports

 §8004. Annual reports Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all annual reports or statements required of bureaus and offices within the department must be submitted to the commissioner not later than August 1st of each year and must summarize the operations and financial position of the bureau or office for the preceding fiscal year ending June 30th. After reviewing such reports and statements, the commissioner shall compile them into a report for submission to the Governor, together with such analysis as the Governor may direct.   [PL 1999, c. 687, Pt. C, §13 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 767, §9 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 687, §C13 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8004-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8004-A. Legislative reports

 §8004-A. Legislative reports The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation shall report annually to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over professional and occupational regulation on the status of licensing fees and fee caps.   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 323, §10 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8005 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8005. Compliance with support orders; license qualifications and conditions

 §8005. Compliance with support orders; license qualifications and conditions In addition to other qualifications for licensure or registration and conditions for continuing eligibility to hold a license as prescribed by the various acts of bureaus, boards or commissions that compose or are affiliated with the department, applicants for licensure or registration, licensees renewing their licenses and existing licensees must also comply with the requirements of Title 19‑A, section 2201.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. D, §7 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 410, §V1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §D7 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8005-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8005-A. Licensees not in compliance with court-ordered fine, fee or restitution; license qualifications and conditions

 §8005-A. Licensees not in compliance with court-ordered fine, fee or restitution; license qualifications and conditions In addition to other qualifications for licensure or registration and conditions for continuing eligibility to hold a license as required by bureaus, boards and commissions within or affiliated with the department, applicants for licensure or registration, licensees renewing their licenses and existing licensees may not hold any such license when there has been a court-ordered suspension of that license as provided by Title 14, sections 3141 and 3142.   [PL 2003, c. 193, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 193, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8007 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8007. Board member candidate information

 §8007. Board member candidate information The Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation or the chief staff administrator for an occupational and professional regulatory board shall work with the Executive Department to prepare general information regarding the purpose of an occupational and professional regulatory board and the role, responsibility and perspective of a member of an occupational and professional regulatory board, including a public member. The material must also include information specific to the board for which the individual is a prospective member, including but not limited to the time commitment, remuneration and any other pertinent details.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]This information must be provided to all new candidates for membership on an occupational and professional regulatory board and to members seeking reappointment in order to fully inform the candidate or member about the nature of the position. Prior to gubernatorial appointment or reappointment, the candidate or member shall sign a statement indicating that the candidate or member has read the material and is prepared to properly discharge the duties of a member of an occupational and professional regulatory board. Failure to sign this statement disqualifies the candidate or member for appointment or reappointment on a board.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 600, §A12 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8008 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8008. Purpose of occupational and professional regulatory boards

 §8008. Purpose of occupational and professional regulatory boards The sole purpose of an occupational and professional regulatory board is to protect the public health and welfare. A board carries out this purpose by ensuring that the public is served by competent and honest practitioners and by establishing minimum standards of proficiency in the regulated professions by examining, licensing, regulating and disciplining practitioners of those regulated professions. Other goals or objectives may not supersede this purpose.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 600, §A12 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8009 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8009. Standardized terms

 §8009. Standardized terms Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon expiration of a professional or occupational licensing board member's term, that member serves until a successor is appointed and qualified. The successor's term commences at the expiration of the preceding term, regardless of the date of appointment. A vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a specified term must be filled by appointment of a similarly qualified individual as a replacement. The replacement member serves for the remainder of the unexpired term, regardless of the date of appointment.   [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. C, §6 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8010 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 9: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|Chapter 901: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION|10 §8010. Quorum; chair

 §8010. Quorum; chair Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a majority of the members serving on a board or commission under section 8001, subsection 38 constitutes a quorum. The board or commission shall elect its chair.   [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]Revisor's Note: §8010. Veterans and military spouses (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 311, §1, was repealed by PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. D, §1)SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 311, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. D, §1 (RP). PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. D, §3 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 8101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 10: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 903: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY|10 §8101. Department; commissioner (REPEALED)

 §8101. Department; commissioner (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 481 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 584, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 78, §32 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 9091 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 11: HOUSING|Chapter 953: REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT|10 §9091. Definitions

 §9091. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §2 and Pt (AMD).]1.  Mobile home.  "Mobile home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which:   A. Is 8 body feet or more in width and 32 body feet or more in length;   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §1 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]B. Is built on a permanent chassis;   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §1 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]C. Is designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities; and   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §1 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]D. Includes the plumbing, heating, air- conditioning and electrical systems contained in the structure.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §1 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).][PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §1 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Mobile home park.  "Mobile home park" means any parcel of land under single or common ownership or control which contains, or is designed, laid out or adapted to accommodate 2 or more mobile homes.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §1 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 3.  Normal wear and tear.  "Normal wear and tear" means that deterioration which occurs, without negligence, carelessness, accident or abuse of the premises or equipment by the tenant, members of the tenant's household or their invitees or guests. The term does not include sums or labor expended by the landlord in removing articles abandoned by the tenant, such as trash, from the premises.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §1 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 4.  Security deposit.  "Security deposit" means any advance or deposit of money, the primary function of which is to secure the performance of a rental agreement for a mobile home, including premises used solely for the storage or display of mobile homes.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §1 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 5.  Tenant.  "Tenant" means a mobile home owner who rents a parcel of land in a mobile home park.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §1 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§B1,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§B2,C8,C10 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 9092 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 11: HOUSING|Chapter 953: REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT|10 §9092. Purchase of equipment

 §9092. Purchase of equipment No mobile home park owner or operator may require a resident of the park to purchase from the owner or operator any underskirting, equipment for tying down mobile homes or any other equipment required by law, local ordinance or rule of the mobile home park.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §1 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]1.  Permitted regulations.  The park operator may determine by rule the style or quality of the equipment which the tenant purchases from a vendor selected by the tenant.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §1 and Pt (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§B1,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,C10 (AMD).