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32 ME Rev Stat § 16801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 135: MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT|Subchapter 8: PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION|32 §16801. Definitions

 §16801. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]1.  Eligible adult.  "Eligible adult" means:   A. An individual 65 years of age or older; or   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]B. An individual protected under the Adult Protective Services Act.   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Financial exploitation.  "Financial exploitation" means:   A. The wrongful or unauthorized taking, withholding, appropriation or use of money, assets or property of an eligible adult; or   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]B. Any act or omission made by a person, including through the use of a power of attorney, guardianship or conservatorship of an eligible adult, to:   (1) Obtain control, through deception, intimidation or undue influence, over the eligible adult's money, assets or property to deprive the eligible adult of the ownership, use, benefit or possession of the eligible adult's money, assets or property; or   (2) Convert money, assets or property of the eligible adult to deprive the eligible adult of the ownership, use, benefit or possession of the eligible adult's money, assets or property.   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Qualified individual.  "Qualified individual" means an agent, investment adviser representative or individual who serves in a supervisory, compliance or legal capacity for a broker-dealer or investment adviser.   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 16802 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 135: MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT|Subchapter 8: PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION|32 §16802. Governmental disclosures

 §16802. Governmental disclosures If a qualified individual reasonably believes that financial exploitation of an eligible adult may have occurred, may have been attempted or is being attempted, the qualified individual shall promptly notify the Department of Health and Human Services and the administrator.   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 16803 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 135: MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT|Subchapter 8: PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION|32 §16803. Immunity for governmental disclosures

 §16803. Immunity for governmental disclosures A qualified individual who in good faith and exercising reasonable care makes a disclosure of information pursuant to section 16802 is immune from any administrative or civil liability that might otherwise arise from the disclosure or for a failure to notify the eligible adult of the disclosure.   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 16804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 135: MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT|Subchapter 8: PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION|32 §16804. Third-party disclosures

 §16804. Third-party disclosures If a qualified individual reasonably believes that financial exploitation of an eligible adult may have occurred, may have been attempted or is being attempted, the qualified individual may notify any 3rd party previously designated by the eligible adult. Disclosure may not be made to any designated 3rd party that is suspected of financial exploitation or other abuse of the eligible adult.   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 16805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 135: MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT|Subchapter 8: PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION|32 §16805. Immunity for 3rd-party disclosures

 §16805. Immunity for 3rd-party disclosures A qualified individual who in good faith and exercising reasonable care complies with section 16804 is immune from any administrative or civil liability that might otherwise arise from a disclosure under section 16804.   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 16807 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 135: MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT|Subchapter 8: PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION|32 §16807. Immunity for delaying disbursements

 §16807. Immunity for delaying disbursements A broker-dealer or investment adviser that in good faith and exercising reasonable care complies with section 16806 is immune from any administrative or civil liability that might otherwise arise from a delay in a disbursement in accordance with section 16806.   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 16808 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 135: MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT|Subchapter 8: PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION|32 §16808. Records

 §16808. Records A broker-dealer or investment adviser shall provide access to or copies of records that are relevant to the suspected or attempted financial exploitation of an eligible adult to the Department of Health and Human Services and to a law enforcement agency as part of a referral to the department or to a law enforcement agency or upon request of the department or a law enforcement agency pursuant to an investigation. The records may include historical records and records relating to recent transactions that may constitute financial exploitation of an eligible adult. All records made available to agencies under this section are not public records for purposes of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1. Nothing in this section limits or otherwise impedes the authority of the administrator to access or examine the books and records of broker-dealers and investment advisers as otherwise provided by law.   [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §17102. Individual license

 §17102. Individual license Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter and only a licensed individual may provide services for which a license is required under this chapter.   [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 § 17104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §17104. Exemptions to audiology and speech-language pathology

 §17104. Exemptions to audiology and speech-language pathology Nothing in this chapter may be construed as preventing or restricting:   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]1.  Hearing aid dealer and fitter.  A hearing aid dealer and fitter licensed under this chapter or the holder of a trainee permit under this chapter from the fitting of hearing aids or the testing of hearing for the purpose of fitting hearing aids;   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Individual holding valid and current credential.  An individual who holds a valid and current credential as a speech-language or hearing clinician, issued by the Department of Education, from providing services within a local educational agency or an individual employed as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist by the Federal Government, if the individual performs speech-language pathology or audiology services solely within the confines or under the jurisdiction of the organization by which that individual is employed. The individual may, without obtaining a license under this chapter, consult with or disseminate research findings and other scientific information to speech-language pathologists and audiologists outside the jurisdiction of the organization by which that individual is employed. The individual may also offer lectures to the public for a fee, monetary or other, without being licensed under this chapter. The individual may additionally elect to be subject to this chapter; or   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 3.  Physician.  A physician or osteopathic physician licensed by this State from testing, diagnosing and treating medical problems related to disorders of language, speech or hearing, nor permitting a speech-language pathologist or audiologist to practice medicine, surgery or other healing arts.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 4.  Individual enrolled in course leading to degree.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §40 (RP).] An individual who is enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in speech-language pathology or audiology at an accredited college or accredited university is exempt as long as such activities and services constitute a part of the course of study.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §39 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §§39, 40 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17104-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §17104-A. Delegation authorized

 §17104-A. Delegation authorized 1.  Delegation authorized.  This chapter may not be construed to prohibit an audiologist from delegating to an individual certain activities relating to the practice of audiology, as long as those activities are under the supervision and control of the audiologist. "Supervision and control" may not be construed to require the personal presence of the supervising and controlling audiologist at the place where those activities take place, unless a physical presence is necessary to provide patient care of the same quality as provided by the audiologist. The board may adopt rules identifying delegated activities and appropriate levels of supervision in the practice setting. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. The activities delegated by an audiologist under this subsection may not include the assessment and treatment of hearing and balance disorders or the dispensing of hearing aids.   [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §23 (NEW).] 2.  Responsibility.  An audiologist who delegates activities as described in subsection 1 to an individual is legally and ethically responsible for all of the professional activities of that individual, and the individual in this relationship is considered the audiologist's agent. This subsection may not be construed to apply to an individual acting under a separate license accepted by the State to render services independently.   [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §23 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §23 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §17105. Exemptions; practice of hearing aid dealing and fitting

 §17105. Exemptions; practice of hearing aid dealing and fitting Nothing in this chapter may be construed as preventing or restricting:   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]1.  Audiologist.  An audiologist who is licensed under this chapter from engaging in the practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids;   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Individual measuring human hearing.  An individual from measuring human hearing, only if the individual does not intend to sell hearing aids and accessories unless under the direct supervision of an audiologist or hearing aid dealer and fitter licensed under this chapter; or   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 3.  Physician.  A physician or osteopathic physician licensed by this State from testing, diagnosing and treating medical problems related to disorders of language, speech or hearing.   [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 § 17106 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §17106. Unlicensed practice

 §17106. Unlicensed practice An individual who practices or presents that individual as licensed under this chapter, and who does not hold a valid license under this chapter, is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003-C.   [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 § 17201 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 2: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|32 §17201. Board established; membership; terms

 §17201. Board established; membership; terms The Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 48, consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. All members must be residents of this State. Two members must have been engaged full-time in the practice of speech-language pathology for at least one year immediately preceding appointment. Two members must have been engaged full-time in the practice of audiology for at least one year immediately preceding appointment and 2 hearing aid dealers and fitters must have at least 5 years of experience. All professional members at all times must be holders of valid licenses for the practice of speech-language pathology, audiology or the practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids, respectively. The additional member is a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A.   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. O, §6 (AMD).]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 2015, c. 494, Pt. A, §36 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. O, §6 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. A, §36 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17202 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 2: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|32 §17202. Meetings; chair

 §17202. 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, §28 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §28 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 17203 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 2: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|32 §17203. Powers and duties

 §17203. Powers and duties The board has the following powers and duties.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]1.  Board to administer, coordinate and enforce.  The board shall administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of and approve the examinations to be taken by applicants for licensure under this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Rules.  The board may, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, adopt rules commensurate with the authority vested in it by this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules relating to professional conduct and establishing ethical standards of practice. The board, by rule, shall set the standard of professional conduct of every individual that holds a license under this chapter.   [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 § 17302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 3: LICENSE|32 §17302. Examination requirements

 §17302. Examination requirements 1.  Audiology and speech-language pathology.  Each applicant for licensure as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Hearing aid dealer and fitter.  Each applicant for licensure as a hearing aid dealer and fitter under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board. The qualifying examination consists of, but is not limited to:   A. Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting and sale of hearing aids:   (1) Basic physics of sound;   (2) The anatomy and physiology of the ear;   (3) The function of hearing aids; and   (4) Types of hearing loss and deafness; and   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]B. Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids:   (1) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;   (2) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech recognition testing;   (3) Criteria for masking;   (4) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing aid;   (5) Taking ear mold impressions; and   (6) Evidence of knowledge regarding consumer laws as they apply to licensees and trainees.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).][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 § 17303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 3: LICENSE|32 §17303. Licensure; another jurisdiction

 §17303. Licensure; another jurisdiction An applicant who is licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction is governed by this subsection. The board may waive the examination and grant licensure to an applicant who presents proof of current licensure in another jurisdiction that maintains professional standards determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to those set forth in this chapter, if no cause exists for denial of a license under section 17307.   [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 § 17304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 3: LICENSE|32 §17304. Scope of practice; audiologists

 §17304. Scope of practice; audiologists Audiologists identify, assess, manage and interpret test results related to disorders of human hearing, balance and other neural systems, including the dispensing of hearing aids. Audiologists also supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders; counsel families, individuals and caregivers; and provide consultation, make referrals and develop preventative programs.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]The provisions of this section pertaining to the scope of practice for audiologists neither limit nor infringe upon licensure laws of other regulated professions in this State.   [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 § 17306 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING|Subchapter 3: LICENSE|32 §17306. Scope of practice; speech-language pathologist

 §17306. Scope of practice; speech-language pathologist Speech-language pathologists identify, assess and provide treatment for individuals of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists may:   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]1.  Human communication.  Manage and supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders;   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Speech-language pathology.  Counsel families, individuals and caregivers with respect to speech-language pathology; and   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 3.  Consultation; referrals; programs.  Provide consultation, make referrals and develop preventative programs.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] The provisions of this section pertaining to the scope of practice for speech-language pathologists neither limit nor infringe upon licensure laws of other regulated professions in this State.   [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).