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8 ME Rev Stat § 231 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §231. Fireworks technician, proximate audience technician and flame effect technician license qualifications

 §231. Fireworks technician, proximate audience technician and flame effect technician license qualifications A person may not act as a fireworks technician, proximate audience technician or flame effect technician unless the person meets the qualifications specified in this section and obtains a license. The person must:   [PL 2013, c. 56, §4 (AMD).]1.  Age.  Be at least 21 years of age;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Citizenship.  Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).] 3.  Experience.  Have experience and training working under the direction of a technician during at least 5 displays, or comparable experience as determined by the department. The technician must hold the same license as applied for by the person;   [PL 2013, c. 56, §4 (AMD).] 4.  Character.  Be of good moral character as determined by the department and not have been convicted of a crime that is punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding one year. In making the determination of good moral character, the commissioner shall consider matters recorded within the previous 5 years, including, but not limited to:   A. Records of incidents of abuse by the applicant of family or household members provided pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4012, subsection 1;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]B. Records provided by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the failure of the applicant to meet child or family support obligations;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]C. Records of 3 or more convictions of the applicant for Class D or Class E crimes;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]D. Records of 3 or more civil violations by the applicant; and   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]E. Records that the applicant has engaged in recklessness or negligence that endangered the safety of others;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).][PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] 5.  Examination.  Successfully complete a written examination administered by the department encompassing codes, rules and information specific to the license applied for; and   [PL 2013, c. 56, §4 (AMD).] 6.  Application.  Submit an application to the department that contains:   A. The applicant's full name, full current address, social security number and date of birth; and   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]B. A statement granting the commissioner authority to check the criminal records of the applicant.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).][PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2013, c. 56, §4 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 232 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §232. Fees

 §232. Fees All license and permit fees received pursuant to this chapter by the department must be used for carrying out this chapter. Any balance of these fees may not lapse but must be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purpose in the following fiscal years.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]1.  Fee for fireworks technician.  The fee for an initial fireworks technician license is $180. The fee for renewal of the license is $25.   [PL 2001, c. 437, §3 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 437, §8 (AFF).] 2.  Fee for proximate audience technician.  The fee for an initial proximate audience technician license is $180. The fee for renewal of the license is $25.   [PL 2013, c. 56, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Fee for flame effect technician.  The fee for an initial flame effect technician license is $180. The fee for renewal of the license is $25.   [PL 2013, c. 56, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 437, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 437, §§6,8 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 56, §5 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 233 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §233. Renewal of license

 §233. Renewal of license Each fireworks technician, proximate audience technician or flame effect technician license is valid for a term of one year. Unless revoked or suspended, the license is renewable annually.   [PL 2013, c. 56, §6 (AMD).]1.  Complete application required.  A licensee shall submit a complete application for renewal at least 30 days prior to the expiration of a license under this chapter. An application is not complete unless it includes all materials required to be evaluated for licensure.   [PL 2003, c. 521, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Renewal submitted within 90 days following license expiration.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, a person may renew a license under this chapter for up to 90 days after the date of expiration of the license. The 90-day period does not postpone the expiration date of the existing license. A licensee whose license has lapsed may not work as a fireworks technician, proximate audience technician or flame effect technician until a renewed license is issued.   [PL 2013, c. 56, §7 (AMD).] 3.  Renewal submitted more than 90 days following license expiration.  An application for license renewal under this section submitted more than 90 days after the license expiration date is considered an application for a new license and is subject to all requirements governing a new application.   [PL 2003, c. 521, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 521, §4 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 56, §§6, 7 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 234 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §234. Denial; suspension; revocation; grounds

 §234. Denial; suspension; revocation; grounds The commissioner may, after a hearing in conformance with applicable provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter. The following are grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a license:   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]1.  Fraud or deceit.  The practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining a license under this chapter or in the performance of services within the scope of the license issued;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Conviction of certain crimes.  Conviction of a crime that relates directly to the practice for which the person is licensed or conviction of a crime for which incarceration for one year or more may be imposed;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).] 3.  Violation of chapter or rule.  A violation of this chapter or a rule adopted by the commissioner;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).] 4.  Aiding or abetting unlicensed practice.  Aiding or abetting the practice of displaying or discharging fireworks by a person not duly licensed under this chapter; or   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).] 5.  Incompetence.  Incompetence in the practice of displaying or discharging fireworks. A licensee is considered incompetent in the practice if the licensee has:   A. Engaged in professional conduct that evidences a lack of ability or fitness to perform the duties for which that licensee is licensed; or   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]B. Engaged in professional conduct that evidences a lack of knowledge of, or inability to apply, appropriate principles or skills to carry out the practice for which that licensee is licensed.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).][PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 235 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §235. Suspension by commissioner

 §235. Suspension by commissioner 1.  Immediate suspension.  If the commissioner has probable cause to believe that a person licensed under this chapter poses, because of gross negligence in the performance of duties associated with the license, an immediate threat to the public, the commissioner shall immediately suspend that person's license.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Duration of suspension.  A suspension remains in effect for 30 days unless a revocation procedure under section 234 is commenced within the 30 days, in which case the suspension continues until the revocation procedure is complete.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 236 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §236. Adoption of rules

 §236. Adoption of rules 1.  Routine technical rules.  The commissioner may adopt rules concerning the sale, use, storage, transportation and display of consumer fireworks, fireworks and special effect pyrotechnics and to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2011, c. 416, §6 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 416, §9 (AFF).] 2.  Major substantive rules.  After December 31, 2013, the commissioner may adopt rules governing the reporting of consumer fireworks-related injuries by health care providers. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2011, c. 416, §6 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 416, §9 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 416, §6 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 416, §9 (AFF).
8 ME Rev Stat § 237 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §237. Seizure, forfeiture and disposal of fireworks

 §237. Seizure, forfeiture and disposal of fireworks 1.  Seizure of fireworks.  A law enforcement officer may seize fireworks that the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe are:   A. Stored, sold, manufactured, transported or found in any person’s possession in violation of this chapter;   [PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).]B. Shipped by common carrier in violation of this chapter to the address of a person in the State; or   [PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).]C. Surrendered to or otherwise lawfully acquired by a law enforcement agency when there is no permitted claimant under this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Forfeiture of seized fireworks.  All fireworks lawfully seized under this section are contraband and are forfeited to the State.   [PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Disposal of forfeited fireworks.  The commissioner may dispose of fireworks forfeited to the State under this section in any lawful manner considered appropriate by the commissioner, including, but not limited to, by their auction or destruction or by using them for training purposes.   [PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Exceptions.  This section does not apply to:   A. Fireworks stored by, manufactured by, transported by, shipped by common carrier to, sold to or in the possession of a person issued a permit pursuant to section 227‑A; or   [PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).]B. Fireworks otherwise permitted or exempted under this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Procedure.  The following governs the process of disposing of fireworks seized pursuant to this section.   A. As soon as reasonably possible following a seizure under subsection 1, the law enforcement officer or agency effecting the seizure shall cross-reference the commissioner’s permit records to determine whether a permit exception applies.   [PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).]B. If a review of the permit records pursuant to paragraph A discloses that the fireworks were lawfully possessed, sold, stored, transported or manufactured, then the seizing agency shall return them to the lawful possessor as soon as reasonably possible.   [PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).]C. A public notice is not required to effect a lawful seizure, forfeiture and disposal if no permit exception applies.   [PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 81, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 261 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING|8 §261. Commission (REPEALED)

 §261. Commission (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 771, §103 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 75 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §55 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 834, §1 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 402, §A81 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 503, §B48 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 579, §3 (RP). PL 1991, c. 579, §18 (AFF).
8 ME Rev Stat § 261-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING|8 §261-A. Commission

 §261-A. Commission 1.  Establishment.  The State Harness Racing Commission as established by Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 32 and referred to in this chapter as the "commission," shall carry out the functions specified in this chapter. The commission is affiliated with the department as specified in this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 528, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Members.  The commission consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor. One member must be a member of the general public with no industry affiliation. One member must be affiliated with an agricultural society that conducts an annual agricultural fair. The other 3 members must be persons with a knowledge of harness racing.   [PL 1991, c. 579, §4 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 579, §18 (AFF).] 3.  Geographic distribution.  The members must be appointed to provide broad geographic representation.   [PL 1991, c. 579, §4 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 579, §18 (AFF).] 4.  Term of office.  Members of the commission serve 3-year terms. For appointments that expire in 2003, the Governor shall appoint one commissioner for a term of one year, 2 commissioners for a term of 2 years and 2 commissioners for a term of 3 years. Any vacancy is filled by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term of that member. Members whose terms expire serve until their successors are qualified and appointed.   [PL 2001, c. 63, §1 (AMD).] 5.  Confirmation.  Appointees must be reviewed by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over agricultural matters and are subject to confirmation by the Legislature.   [PL 1991, c. 579, §4 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 579, §18 (AFF).] 6.  Chair.  The Governor shall appoint one of the 5 commission members as chair. The chair serves at the pleasure of the Governor.   [PL 2001, c. 63, §2 (AMD).] 7.  Removal.  Except as provided in subsection 6, the Governor may remove any member of the commission for just cause. A member who is subject to removal must be given a copy of the charges against that member and must, upon request, be given an opportunity to be heard upon 10 days' notice.   [PL 1991, c. 824, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).] 8.  Conflict of interest.  A commission member may not participate in any matter before the commission in which that member has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest or personal bias or if any other conflict of interest is determined by the commission to exist, either on its own motion or in response to a written complaint.   [PL 1991, c. 579, §4 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 579, §18 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 579, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 579, §18 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §RR2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 824, §A9 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 527, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 63, §§1,2 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 262 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING|8 §262. Organization

 §262. Organization Three of the members of the commission constitute a quorum to do business. The commission shall meet as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter and shall keep a record of all proceedings of the commission and preserve all books, maps, documents, papers and records entrusted to its care.   [PL 2017, c. 231, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 594, §14 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 537, §§5-A (AMD). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 834, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 579, §5 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 231, §1 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 263 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING|8 §263. Offices

 §263. Offices The commission shall have an office in Augusta and, during the time in which racing is conducted in the State, may maintain branch offices elsewhere.
8 ME Rev Stat § 263-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING|8 §263-B. Department responsibilities

 §263-B. Department responsibilities The department has the following responsibilities under this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 528, §6 (NEW).]1.  Strategies.  The department shall work with members of the harness racing industry to formulate common strategies for improving the status of harness racing in the State.   [PL 1997, c. 528, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Leadership in policy making.  The department, in conjunction with the commission, shall develop state policy with regard to the harness racing industry and shall address the needs of the industry to remain competitive.   [PL 2003, c. 401, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Review of statutes.  The department, in conjunction with the commission, shall maintain an ongoing review of the statutes relating to harness racing and make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature regarding the need for changes in statutes to improve the condition of the harness racing industry and the conduct and regulation of harness racing and off-track betting.   [PL 2003, c. 401, §1 (AMD).] 4.  Oversight of disbursements.  The department may require licensees to provide financial records and reports related to sections 281, 298, 299 and 300. The department may audit records and reports provided under this subsection.   [PL 2017, c. 231, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 528, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 401, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 231, §3 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 263-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING|8 §263-C. Executive director (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 8, SECTION 263-A)

 §263-C. Executive director (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 8, SECTION 263-A)The chief operating officer of the State Harness Racing Commission is the executive director.   [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. A, §8 (RAL).]1.  Position.  The executive director is a classified position within the department.   [PL 2003, c. 401, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Appointment.  The commissioner shall appoint an executive director with the approval of the commission. The executive director is the principal administrative, operational and executive employee of the commission.   [PL 2003, c. 401, §3 (RPR).] 3.  Qualifications.  The executive director must have knowledge of harness racing and a proven record of leadership.   [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. A, §8 (RAL).] 4.  Duties.  The executive director has the following duties:   A. Management of the work of the commission, including:   (1) Rulemaking;   (2) Processing appeals;   (3) Licensing of tracks and off-track betting facilities;   (4) Setting race dates;   (5) Making reports to the Governor and Legislature and recommendations to the commissioner regarding harness racing and off-track betting operations and the need for changes in statutes and rules; and   (6) Presenting evidence in adjudicatory hearings before the commission regarding alleged violations of this chapter or rules adopted in accordance with this chapter; and   [PL 2007, c. 611, §4 (AMD).]B. Management of the work of the department regarding harness racing and off-track betting, including:   (1) Supervision of all staff involved in harness racing and off-track betting functions;   (2) Management of the collection and distribution of revenues under this chapter;   (3) Budget development and management;   (4) Policy development with regard to harness racing and off-track betting;   (5) Management of participant licensing;   (6) Enforcement of harness racing and off-track betting statutes and rules;   (7) Investigation of harness racing and off-track betting violations; and   (8) Facilitating the development of positive working relationships in the harness racing industry and State Government.   [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §2 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).][PL 2007, c. 611, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 790, §A8 (RAL). IB 2003, c. 1, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 401, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 687, §B2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 611, §4 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 264 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING|8 §264. Employees

 §264. Employees The department may employ such personnel as it considers necessary to provide adequate oversight and enforcement and to carry out the purposes of this chapter, subject to the Civil Service Law. The department may fix the compensation of the employees on a per diem basis, subject to the Civil Service Law.   [PL 1997, c. 735, §1 (RPR).]Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, all officials whose presence is regularly required at a race meet must be licensed by the commission. The commission shall adopt rules providing for standards for the licensure and conduct of presiding and associate judges. For purposes of the Maine Tort Claims Act, the presiding judge and associate judges licensed pursuant to this section are deemed to be employees of the State, as those terms are defined in Title 14, section 8102, subsections 1 and 4.   [PL 2017, c. 231, §4 (AMD).]When a presiding judge or an associate judge is required to attend an appeal hearing under section 263-A before the commission, the judge is entitled to mileage reimbursement consistent with Title 5, section 8 and a per diem of $100 per day. To receive compensation for appearance at an appeal hearing, a presiding judge or associate judge must submit an expense voucher consistent with Title 5, section 12002-C.   [PL 2017, c. 231, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 594, §15 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B50 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 579, §6 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 528, §7 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 735, §1 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 567, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 401, §5 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 231, §4 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 265 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING|8 §265. Compensation

 §265. Compensation Members of the commission are entitled to be compensated as provided in Title 5, chapter 379.   [PL 1997, c. 527, §3 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 528, §8 (AMD).]Compensation of the members of the commission and all other necessary expenses of the commission must be paid out of the operating account established under section 267-A.   [PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §2 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §15 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 672, §A45 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 812, §56 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 579, §7 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 527, §3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §15 (AFF).
8 ME Rev Stat § 266 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING|8 §266. Disbursements

 §266. Disbursements Compensation of the commissioners, their assistants and all other necessary expenses of the commission shall be paid out of the operating account established under section 267-A.   [PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §3 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §15 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §15 (AFF).