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32 ME Rev Stat § 17307 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 3: LICENSE|32 §17307. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

 §17307. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action The board has authority to investigate all complaints made to it and all cases of noncompliance with or violation of this chapter. In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5, paragraphs B and C for:   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]1.  Unfair and deceptive practices.  Engaging in unfair or deceptive practices as defined by the rules established by the board or violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the board, including selling or causing to be sold a hearing aid to a person who has not been given tests such as pure tone, air and bone audiometry or other hearing assessments as determined by the board. The results of these tests must be permanently filed;   [PL 2019, c. 165, §34 (AMD).] 2.  Negligence.  Incompetence, negligence or neglect in the conduct of the practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids, including, but not limited to, the improper fitting of a hearing aid, the sale of a hearing aid to a person with normal hearing, making an ear mold impression or fitting an ear mold without prior inspection of the external ear canal, making an ear mold impression or fitting an ear mold after prior inspection revealed the presence of, or impacted, cerumen in the ear canal, the failure to indicate the need for medical or audiological evaluation when the prospective purchaser's history reveals a probable risk of disease or progressive hearing impairment, the failure to make the required medical referrals, the incorrect reporting of hearing test results to a person, the failure to be present to fit the final hearing aid in the ear of the purchaser and the tampering with a satisfactorily performing hearing aid owned by a purchaser or potential purchaser to cause that hearing aid to no longer perform correctly; or   [PL 2019, c. 165, §34 (AMD).] 3.  Prohibited conduct.  A violation of section 17311.   [PL 2019, c. 165, §35 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 165, §§34, 35 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17308 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 3: LICENSE|32 §17308. License; renewal

 §17308. License; renewal A license issued under this chapter expires at a time that the commissioner may designate. Every individual licensed under this chapter shall pay the renewal fee as set under section 17309. Renewals are contingent upon evidence of participation in continuing professional education as determined by the board; temporary licensees, speech-language pathology assistants and trainees are exempt from this requirement. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of the late fee and renewal fee under section 17309. An individual who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, in its discretion, waive examination if that renewal application is received together with the late fee and renewal fee under section 17309 within 2 years from the date of the expiration.   [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17309 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 3: LICENSE|32 §17309. Fees

 §17309. Fees The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for the purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that a fee for any one purpose may not exceed $325 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17310 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 3: LICENSE|32 §17310. Inactive status

 §17310. Inactive status The board shall adopt rules that provide that an individual licensed under this chapter may, upon written request, be placed on inactive status. The board may place the licensee on inactive status only upon proper application by the licensee. During inactive status, the licensee must renew the license and pay the license fees as set under section 17309, but is not required to meet the continuing education requirements under section 17308. The board shall adopt rules by which a license in an inactive status may be reactivated. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17311 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 3: LICENSE|32 §17311. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors

 §17311. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors An individual licensed under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor.   [PL 2019, c. 165, §36 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 165, §36 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES|32 §17401. Definitions

 §17401. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]1.  Asynchronous encounter.  "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, still images, video files, audio files, text files and other relevant data, and to transmit such information without requiring the simultaneous presence of the patient and the person licensed under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Store and forward transfer.  "Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of a patient's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).] 3.  Synchronous encounter.  "Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter or between a person licensed under this chapter and another health care provider.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).] 4.  Telehealth services.  "Telehealth services" means health care services delivered through the use of information technology and includes synchronous encounters, asynchronous encounters, store and forward transfers and telemonitoring.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).] 5.  Telemonitoring.  "Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor a patient's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the patient's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17402 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES|32 §17402. Telehealth services permitted

 §17402. Telehealth services permitted A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this subchapter and in accordance with standards of practice.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES|32 §17403. Confidentiality

 §17403. Confidentiality When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17404 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES|32 §17404. Professional responsibility

 §17404. Professional responsibility All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17405 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES|32 §17405. Rulemaking

 §17405. Rulemaking The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §18102. License required

 §18102. License required A person who installs or services solid fuel burning equipment, including pellet-fired central heating appliances, or oil, propane or natural gas burning equipment and a facility where propane or natural gas is dispensed must be licensed under this chapter, except as provided under section 18104.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 169, §2 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §18103. Violations; penalties

 §18103. Violations; penalties 1.  Unlicensed practice.  A person, firm or corporation who makes an oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas installation without being licensed as provided by subchapter 3 or who employs an unlicensed person to make installations is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003-C.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Strict liability.  Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §18105. Municipal licenses not required; municipal permits

 §18105. Municipal licenses not required; municipal permits A municipality, notwithstanding any provision of a municipal charter, may not require an oil and solid fuel burning technician or a propane and natural gas technician to be municipally licensed. A municipality may not issue a permit for an oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas burning installation unless satisfied that the person applying for the permit complies with the requirements of this chapter.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18106 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §18106. Major equipment sales information

 §18106. Major equipment sales information Upon request by the board or its authorized agent, a wholesaler or retailer of major oil, solid fuel, propane and natural gas heating equipment shall provide sales information to the board regarding that equipment. Sales information regarding the equipment may include the identity of the purchaser, the date of purchase, the make, model and serial number, if applicable, and any other information requested.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18107 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §18107. Installations to conform to standards

 §18107. Installations to conform to standards 1.  Board standards and rules.  Installation of oil, solid fuel, propane and natural gas burning equipment and chimneys may not be made in this State unless the installation complies with all the standards and rules adopted by the board. These standards and rules may not prohibit:   A. The continued use of an existing connection of a solid fuel burning appliance to a chimney flue to which another appliance burning oil or solid fuel is connected for any chimney existing and in use prior to February 2, 1998 as long as:   (1) Sufficient draft is available for each appliance;   (2) The chimney is lined and structurally intact; and   (3) A carbon monoxide detector is installed in the building near a bedroom; or   [PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (NEW).]B. The connection of a solid fuel burning appliance to a chimney flue to which another appliance burning oil or solid fuel is connected for any chimney existing and in use on or after February 2, 1998 as long as:   (1) Sufficient draft is available for each appliance;   (2) The chimney is lined and structurally intact;   (3) A carbon monoxide detector is installed in the building near a bedroom;   (4) The solid fuel burning appliance has been listed by Underwriters Laboratories or by an independent, nationally recognized testing laboratory or other testing laboratory approved by the board; and   (5) The solid fuel burning appliance is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation specifications.   [PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Technician responsibility for ascertaining total conformance to the standards and rules.  Whenever oil, solid fuel, propane and natural gas burning equipment, accessory equipment or its installation are separately contracted, the master oil and solid fuel burning technician or the propane and natural gas technician in charge of the installation is responsible for ascertaining total conformance to the standards and rules adopted by the board.   [PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Proof of license.  Whenever a state fuel inspector authorized under section 18110 finds a person installing or assisting in an oil, propane, natural gas or solid fuel burning appliance installation, that person shall, on request of the state fuel inspector, provide evidence of being properly licensed when required by this chapter and, if unable to provide the evidence, shall furnish the state fuel inspector with that person's full name and address and, if applicable, the full name and address of the master oil and solid fuel burning technician or the propane and natural gas technician in charge.   [PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §46 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (RPR).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18108 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §18108. Disclosures; penalties

 §18108. Disclosures; penalties A person, firm or company that installs a chimney or fireplace for compensation must issue, prior to the installation taking place, a disclosure statement to a consumer that the chimney or fireplace complies with NFPA standards, Number 211. The disclosure statement must be in a format approved by the board and contain the information the board considers necessary. Any chimney or fireplace installer who fails to provide the required disclosure statement to a consumer prior to the installation of a chimney or fireplace commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18109 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §18109. Inspection of aboveground and underground propane and natural gas storage facilities and rooftop installations of ASME containers

 §18109. Inspection of aboveground and underground propane and natural gas storage facilities and rooftop installations of ASME containers The board shall inspect and issue permits to aboveground and underground propane and natural gas storage facilities and rooftop installations of ASME containers to a person who applies and submits a fee under section 18143.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18111 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §18111. Failure to comply with order of a state fuel inspector

 §18111. Failure to comply with order of a state fuel inspector If the owner, occupant of any building or an installer neglects or refuses, without justification, for more than 10 days to comply with any order of a state fuel inspector, that person commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 for each day's neglect may be adjudged.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18121 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD|Subchapter 2: MAINE FUEL BOARD|32 §18121. Board established; membership; terms

 §18121. Board established; membership; terms The Maine Fuel Board, established by Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 49, consists of 9 members. The Governor shall appoint the members described in subsections 1 to 4. All members must be residents of this State. The 7 members that are required to hold a license must have been licensed for at least the 7 years immediately prior to appointment to the board. The board consists of:   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]1.  Oil and solid fuel burning technicians.  Three members who each hold a valid license as a master oil and solid fuel burning technician, including one licensed by a solid fuel authority;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Propane and natural gas technicians.  Three members who each hold a valid license as a propane and natural gas technician, including one who works in the natural gas industry;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Dual licensed member.  One member who is licensed both as a master oil and solid fuel burning technician and a propane and natural gas technician;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Public member.  One public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004-A; and   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 5.  Member appointed by Commissioner of Public Safety.  One member appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety as that commissioner's representative.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. A board member may be removed by the Governor for cause.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18122 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD|Subchapter 2: MAINE FUEL BOARD|32 §18122. Meetings; chair

 §18122. Meetings; chair The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings are 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 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §29 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §29 (AMD).