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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §7071. Definitions

§7071. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).]
1.  Asynchronous encounter.
"Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a client 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 client and the person licensed under this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).]
2.  Store and forward transfer.
"Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of a client's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).]
3.  Synchronous encounter.
"Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between a client 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, §14 (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, §14 (NEW).]
5.  Telemonitoring.
"Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor a client's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the client's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §7072. Telehealth services permitted

§7072. 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, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §7073. Confidentiality

§7073. 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, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §7074. Professional responsibility

§7074. 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, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §7075. Rulemaking

§7075. 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, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7151. Short title (REPEALED)

§7151. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7152. Purpose (REPEALED)

§7152. Purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7153. Definitions (REPEALED)

§7153. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7154. Prohibitions (REPEALED)

§7154. Prohibitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 541, §§B41, B42 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 386, §7 (AMD). RR 2009, c. 2, §90 (COR). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7155. Examiner's license qualifications (REPEALED)

§7155. Examiner's license qualifications
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7156. Acquisition of license by present examiners (REPEALED)

§7156. Acquisition of license by present examiners
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7157. Application for original license (REPEALED)

§7157. Application for original license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7158. Applicant with out-of-state license (REPEALED)

§7158. Applicant with out-of-state license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7159. Internship license (REPEALED)

§7159. Internship license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7160. Termination and renewal of examiner's license (REPEALED)

§7160. Termination and renewal of examiner's license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7161. Refusal; suspension; revocation; grounds (REPEALED)

§7161. Refusal; suspension; revocation; grounds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7162. Violation by one examiner or trainee not to affect employer (REPEALED)

§7162. Violation by one examiner or trainee not to affect employer
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7163. Application of Administrative Procedure Act (REPEALED)

§7163. Application of Administrative Procedure Act
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7164. Surrender of license (REPEALED)

§7164. Surrender of license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7165. Jurisdiction over nonresidents (REPEALED)

§7165. Jurisdiction over nonresidents
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7166. Limitations on uses in employment (REPEALED)

§7166. Limitations on uses in employment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7167. Penalties (REPEALED)

§7167. Penalties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7168. Rules (REPEALED)

§7168. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 209, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 85: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS (REPEALED) › 32 §7169. Admissibility of evidence (REPEALED)

§7169. Admissibility of evidence
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 541, §B43 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §7351. Short title

§7351. Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as "the Polygraph Examiners Act."   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §7352. Definitions

§7352. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Board.
"Board" means the Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board under section 7371.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
2-A.  Criminal justice agency.
"Criminal justice agency" has the same meaning as in Title 16, section 803, subsection 4.
[PL 2015, c. 316, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Department.
"Department" means the Department of Public Safety.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Instrument.
"Instrument" means a device used to test a subject to directly or indirectly detect deception or verify the truth of a statement by, at a minimum, recording visually, permanently and simultaneously a subject's cardiovascular, respiratory and electrodermal patterns.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
5.  Intern.
"Intern" means a person who holds a polygraph examiner intern license under this chapter.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
5-A.  Polygraph examination.
"Polygraph examination" means an examination conducted by a polygraph examiner that consists of a pre-test phase, an in-test phase and a post-test phase.
[PL 2015, c. 316, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Polygraph examiner.
"Polygraph examiner" means a person licensed under this chapter to use an instrument.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
7.  Polygraph examiner internship.
"Polygraph examiner internship" means a course of study of polygraph examinations and of the administration of polygraph examinations by an intern under the supervision and control of a polygraph examiner.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 316, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §7353. Commissioner; powers and duties

§7353. Commissioner; powers and duties
1.  Administer and enforce.
The commissioner shall administer and enforce this chapter.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Rules.
The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Board.
The commissioner shall consult with the board concerning the licensing of polygraph examiners, polygraph examiner internship requirements and any other matters necessary for the administration of this chapter.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §7354. License required to maintain action or counterclaim

§7354. License required to maintain action or counterclaim
A person may not maintain an action or counterclaim against another person in a court in this State with respect to an agreement for or the performance of a service for which a license is required by this chapter, including the recovery of any compensation under the agreement or for the service, unless the person alleges and proves that the other person was licensed at the time of making the agreement or performing the service.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §7355. General criminal penalty

§7355. General criminal penalty
1.  General violation.
A person commits a Class E crime if the person:
A. Intentionally violates this chapter other than section 7365;   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
B. Falsely represents that the person:
(1) Has been or is a polygraph examiner or intern; or
(2) Is qualified to use an instrument;   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
C. Maintains possession of a suspended or revoked polygraph examiner license; or   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
D. Fails to make a report required by section 7361, subsection 1, paragraph F.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Violation of confidentiality.
A person commits a Class D crime if the person intentionally violates section 7365.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 2: POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION GENERALLY › 32 §7362. Minimum polygraph instrument requirements

§7362. Minimum polygraph instrument requirements
1.  Minimum instrument requirements.
An instrument must record visually, permanently and simultaneously a subject's cardiovascular, respiratory and electrodermal patterns. An instrument used by a polygraph examiner may also record patterns of other physiological changes.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Other devices prohibited.
The use of any device by a polygraph examiner for the purpose of directly or indirectly detecting deception or verifying truth of statements that does not meet the minimum instrument requirements set forth in subsection 1 is prohibited.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 2: POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION GENERALLY › 32 §7363. Prohibitions

§7363. Prohibitions
1.  Practice without a license.
A person may not administer polygraph examinations, purport to be a polygraph examiner or use any other title that would cause members of the public to believe that the person is a polygraph examiner without first securing a license under this chapter. This prohibition does not apply to an employee of the Federal Government who administers polygraph examinations in the course of employment or who purports to be a polygraph examiner in connection with employment.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Prohibited questioning.
A polygraph examiner conducting a polygraph examination may not ask any questions pertaining to sexual behavior of any type or questions that could be construed as being sexually oriented, unless the examination is conducted either in the course of a criminal investigation by law enforcement officials or in the course of civil litigation in which sexual behavior is at issue or the examination is conducted for the purpose of ensuring compliance with court-ordered sex offender treatment. This prohibition does not apply to polygraph examinations for applicants for positions in law enforcement agencies. If the polygraph examination is conducted for the purpose of ensuring compliance with court-ordered sex offender treatment, the results of the examination are not admissible into evidence in a court proceeding.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Political or religious beliefs.
A polygraph examiner may not ask questions regarding the political or religious beliefs of any individual during a polygraph examination, except when the examination is conducted in the course of a criminal investigation conducted by law enforcement officials and the political or religious beliefs of the individual may be relevant to that investigation.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Knowledge and consent.
A polygraph examiner may not conduct a polygraph examination without the subject's full knowledge and consent.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 2: POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION GENERALLY › 32 §7364. Limitations on uses in employment

§7364. Limitations on uses in employment
1.  Preemployment screening.
An employer may not, directly or indirectly, require, request or suggest that an applicant for employment submit to a polygraph examination as a condition of obtaining employment or administer or cause to be administered to an applicant such an examination or use or refer to the results of such an examination for hiring purposes. For purposes of this subsection, "employer" includes an employment agency and "applicant" includes a person seeking to use an employment agency's services.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Current employees.
An employer may not, directly or indirectly, require, request or suggest that an employee submit to a polygraph examination as a condition of continued employment or administer or cause to be administered to an employee such an examination or use or refer to the results of such an examination for employment purposes.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Exception.
This section does not apply to employees of or applicants for employment with law enforcement agencies or county and regional communications centers. As used in this subsection, "county and regional communications centers" means publicly owned and publicly operated entities that dispatch emergency services, but does not include dispatch centers that dispatch only fire services or emergency medical services and does not include an entity operated by or under the control of a law enforcement agency.
[PL 2021, c. 574, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Voluntary request.
This section does not prohibit an employee from voluntarily requesting a polygraph examination in connection with employment or an employer from using or referring to the results of any examination so requested, except that the results of that examination may not be used against the employee by the employer for any purpose, the employer must give the employee a copy of this chapter when the employee requests the examination and the examination must be recorded or a witness of the employee's choice must be present during the examination, or both, as the employee requests.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 574, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 2: POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION GENERALLY › 32 §7366. Information included in contract for services and waiver of liability

§7366. Information included in contract for services and waiver of liability
If a written contract for a polygraph examiner's services or a waiver of liability is signed by the subject of a polygraph examination, the contract or waiver must inform the subject of the procedures for filing a complaint with the commissioner against the polygraph examiner and contain the name, mailing address and telephone number of the department.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 2: POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION GENERALLY › 32 §7367. Examination considered complete

§7367. Examination considered complete
A person to whom a polygraph examination is administered is considered to have taken the polygraph examination if the person participates to any extent in the formalities of the pre-test phase of the polygraph examination.   [PL 2015, c. 316, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 316, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE › 32 §7381. License application

§7381. License application
1.  Application.
An application for a polygraph examiner license or polygraph examiner intern license must:
A. Be complete and made to the commissioner, in the manner and including the information prescribed by the commissioner; and   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
B. Be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee in the amount of:
(1) For an initial polygraph examiner license, $100;
(2) For a renewal of a polygraph examiner license, $100; and
(3) For a polygraph examiner intern license, $50.   [PL 2015, c. 316, §5 (RPR).]
[PL 2015, c. 316, §5 (AMD).]
2.  Term of initial and renewal polygraph examiner license.
An initial polygraph examiner license is valid for a period of 2 years and may be renewed. Each renewal polygraph examiner license is valid for a period of 4 years.
[PL 2015, c. 316, §6 (AMD).]
3.  Term of polygraph examiner intern license.
A polygraph examiner intern license expires on the first anniversary of the date of issuance and may be renewed once. After the expiration of the original term of a polygraph examiner intern license and renewal of that license granted by the commissioner, an intern may not hold another polygraph examiner intern license before the first anniversary of the date the intern's previous polygraph examiner intern license expired.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Sole authority.
The commissioner has sole authority to issue a license under this chapter.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 316, §§5, 6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE › 32 §7382. Qualifications for license

§7382. Qualifications for license
1.  Qualifications.
A person is qualified for a polygraph examiner license if the person:
A. Has not been convicted of a crime for which a license may be denied under Title 5, chapter 341;   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
B. Either:
(1) Holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
(2) Has at least 5 years of experience , including 3 years on a full-time basis, as a sworn member of an investigative service of a branch of the United States Armed Forces, a federal investigative agency or a law enforcement agency;   [PL 2015, c. 316, §7 (AMD).]
C. Is a graduate of a commissioner-approved polygraph examiner course and has satisfactorily completed at least 6 months of a polygraph examiner internship; and   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
D. Has passed an examination to determine the person's knowledge relevant to being a licensed polygraph examiner in the State.   [PL 2015, c. 316, §7 (AMD).]
[PL 2015, c. 316, §7 (AMD).]
2.  Examination.
The commissioner shall provide for an examination for licensure under this chapter to be administered as needed, but at least at 3-month intervals.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 316, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE › 32 §7383. Nonresident applicant for license

§7383. Nonresident applicant for license
1.  Consent to action.
In addition to meeting all other requirements for a license, an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a polygraph examiner license who is not a resident of this State must file with the commissioner an irrevocable consent to have:
A. An action against the applicant filed in a court in a county or municipality of the state in which:
(1) The plaintiff resides; or
(2) A part of the transaction out of which the alleged cause of action arose occurred; and   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
B. Process in the action under paragraph A served on the applicant by leaving 2 copies of the process with the commissioner. Service of process in the manner described under this paragraph is binding for all purposes.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Copy to applicant.
The commissioner shall immediately send by registered or certified mail a copy of the process under subsection 1, paragraph B to the applicant at the address shown on department records.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE › 32 §7384. Applicant with out-of-state license

§7384. Applicant with out-of-state license
The commissioner may grant a license to an applicant who holds a valid license from another state that has license requirements substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those of this State.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE › 32 §7385. Continuing education

§7385. Continuing education
A polygraph examiner shall participate in continuing education programs as required by rules of the commissioner.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE › 32 §7386. License holder information

§7386. License holder information
A polygraph examiner or intern shall notify the commissioner in writing of a change in the polygraph examiner's or intern's principal business location or residential location not later than the 30th day after the date the change is made.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE › 32 §7387. Display of license

§7387. Display of license
A polygraph examiner or intern shall prominently display the polygraph examiner's or intern's license or a copy of the license at the polygraph examiner's or intern's place of business or place of internship, as appropriate.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE › 32 §7388. Refusal; suspension; revocation; disciplinary action; grounds

§7388. Refusal; suspension; revocation; disciplinary action; grounds
The commissioner may deny a license, refuse to renew a license, suspend or revoke a license or impose disciplinary or probationary conditions, fines or costs of hearing and investigation on a polygraph examiner or intern, as well as issue a written warning, for:   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Violation of chapter or rule.
A violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the commissioner;
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Violation of standards of acceptable professional conduct.
A violation of the standards of acceptable professional conduct adopted by rule by the commissioner; or
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Cause for refusal.
The commission of an act that would have been cause for refusal to issue a license had the act occurred and been known to the commissioner at the time of issuance of a license.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
A decision to deny, revoke or suspend a license or to impose disciplinary action of any kind under this chapter may be appealed pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE › 32 §7389. Surrender of license

§7389. Surrender of license
A polygraph examiner or intern whose license is suspended or revoked by the commissioner shall immediately surrender the license to the commissioner.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 86: POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE › 32 §7390. Administrative actions; Maine Administrative Procedure Act

§7390. Administrative actions; Maine Administrative Procedure Act
The Maine Administrative Procedure Act applies to and governs all administrative actions taken under this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 87: TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLERS OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT (REPEALED) › 32 §8001. Legislative findings and intent (REPEALED)

§8001. Legislative findings and intent
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 277, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 87: TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLERS OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT (REPEALED) › 32 §8002. Installation training (REPEALED)

§8002. Installation training
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 277, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD37 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 87: TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLERS OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT (REPEALED) › 32 §8003. Installer certification (REPEALED)

§8003. Installer certification
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 277, §2 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 61, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD38 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 87: TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLERS OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT (REPEALED) › 32 §8003-A. Fees (REPEALED)

§8003-A. Fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 61, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 87: TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLERS OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT (REPEALED) › 32 §8004. Revocation or suspension of certification (REPEALED)

§8004. Revocation or suspension of certification
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 277, §2 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 61, §4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD39 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 87: TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLERS OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT (REPEALED) › 32 §8005. Penalty provisions (REPEALED)

§8005. Penalty provisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 277, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 87: TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLERS OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT (REPEALED) › 32 §8006. Renewals (REPEALED)

§8006. Renewals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 61, §5 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 88: VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ENERGY AUDITORS (REPEALED) › 32 §8021. Legislative findings and intent (REPEALED)

§8021. Legislative findings and intent
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 597 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 88: VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ENERGY AUDITORS (REPEALED) › 32 §8022. Definitions (REPEALED)

§8022. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 597 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 88: VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ENERGY AUDITORS (REPEALED) › 32 §8023. Certification (REPEALED)

§8023. Certification
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 597 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD40 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 88: VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ENERGY AUDITORS (REPEALED) › 32 §8024. Fees (REPEALED)

§8024. Fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 597 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD41 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 88: VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ENERGY AUDITORS (REPEALED) › 32 §8025. Revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of certification (REPEALED)

§8025. Revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of certification
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 597 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD42 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 88: VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ENERGY AUDITORS (REPEALED) › 32 §8026. Penalty provisions (REPEALED)

§8026. Penalty provisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 597 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 88: VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ENERGY AUDITORS (REPEALED) › 32 §8027. Renewals (REPEALED)

§8027. Renewals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 597 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD43 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 88: VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ENERGY AUDITORS (REPEALED) › 32 §8028. Rules (REPEALED)

§8028. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 597 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD44 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8101. Short title

§8101. Short title
This chapter is known and may be cited as the Professional Investigators Act.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8102. Purpose

§8102. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity engaged in the business of private investigation.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8103. Definitions

§8103. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Commissioner.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §8 (RP).]
1-A.  Board.
"Board" means the Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators under section 8103‑A, as established under Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 29‑D.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §9 (NEW).]
1-B.  Chief.
"Chief" means the Chief of the State Police or the chief's designee.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §10 (NEW).]
1-C.  Computer forensics.
"Computer forensics" means the use of digital forensic science that involves the examination of digital media to identify, preserve, recover and analyze information related to legal matters.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §11 (NEW).]
2.  Investigative assistant.
"Investigative assistant" means a person who acts as a professional investigator under the supervision of a licensed professional investigator in accordance with this chapter.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §12 (AMD).]
3.  Licensee.
"Licensee" means any person licensed under this chapter as a professional investigator or investigative assistant.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §13 (AMD).]
4.  Person.
"Person" means any natural person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, government agency or subdivision, or any employee or agent thereof.
[PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
4-A.  Private investigation.
"Private investigation" means for any consideration whatsoever, to agree to obtain, or to in fact obtain information with reference to any of the following:
A. A crime or other act committed or threatened against the laws or government of the United States, any state or territory or any political subdivision of a state or territory;   [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
B. The identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, reputation or character of any person;   [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
C. The cause of or responsibility for libels, fires, losses, accidents or damage or injury to persons or property;   [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
D. The location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property;   [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
E. Evidence to be used before a court, board, officer or investigative committee, including evidence derived through computer forensics; or   [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
F. The detection of surreptitiously installed devices designed for eavesdropping or observation, or both, for video and audio devices.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 366, §14 (NEW).]
5.  Professional investigator.
"Professional investigator" means any person who engages in or solicits business or accepts employment to conduct private investigations.
A. [PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).]
B. [PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).]
C. [PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).]
D. [PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).]
E. [PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RP).]
[PL 2011, c. 366, §15 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 298, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 366, §§8-15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8103-A. Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators

§8103-A. Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators
1.  Establishment.
The Board of Licensure of Professional Investigators, referred to in this chapter as "the board," is established pursuant to Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 29‑D to administer the provisions of this chapter to protect the public by improving the standards relative to the practice of private investigation and to protect the public from unqualified practitioners.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
2.  Duties.
The board has the following powers and duties:
A. To provide advice regarding rules proposed by the chief;   [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
B. At the request of the chief, to review written examinations for professional investigator applicants;   [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
C. At the request of the chief, to advise the chief on granting, suspending and revoking the licenses of professional investigators;   [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
D. To establish standards governing the safety and conduct of persons licensed under this chapter;   [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
E. To recommend investigations regarding alleged violations of the provisions of this chapter and any rules adopted by the chief; and   [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
F. To provide information to the chief on any matter as the board determines appropriate or necessary.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
3.  Members.
The board consists of 7 members who must be residents of the State and are appointed by the Governor as follows:
A. Two members of the State Police recommended by the chief;   [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
B. One member recommended by the Attorney General;   [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
C. Three members of the public, with no more than 2 holding a license under this chapter, to be appointed to reflect a wide diversity of private investigation experience. At least one member must be chosen for the member's expertise in operating a private investigation company in this State and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed private investigator; and   [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
D. One administrator from a local or county law enforcement agency.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
4.  Terms; removal.
Terms of the members of the board are for 3 years. The terms are governed by Title 10, section 8009. Members may be removed by the Governor for cause.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
5.  Meetings; chair; quorum.
The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be 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. Four members of the board constitute a quorum.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 366, §16 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8106. Acquisition of license by persons currently licensed

§8106. Acquisition of license by persons currently licensed
A person possessing, under Maine law, a valid private investigator's license on the effective date of this chapter whose license then expires, by application, compliance with section 8105, subsection 8 and payment of the required fee, is entitled to a professional investigator's license.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §34 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §34 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8107. Application for original license

§8107. Application for original license
Applications for original licenses must be made to the chief under oath on forms prescribed by the chief demonstrating the qualifications required under this chapter. The application must be accompanied by the fee required under section 8117 and by a certification by each of 3 reputable citizens of the State of the following:   [PL 2011, c. 366, §35 (AMD).]
1.  Residence.
That the reputable citizen resides in the community in which the applicant resides, has a place of business or proposes to conduct the applicant's private investigation business;
[PL 2011, c. 366, §35 (AMD).]
2.  Knowledge of applicant.
That the reputable citizen has personally known the applicant for at least 3 years;
[PL 2011, c. 366, §35 (AMD).]
3.  Relation to applicant.
That the reputable citizen is not related to the applicant by blood or marriage;
[PL 2011, c. 366, §35 (AMD).]
4.  Character of applicant.
That the applicant is honest and of good moral character; and
[PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Truth of statements in application.
That the reputable citizen has read the application and believes each statement in it to be true.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §35 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §35 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8108. Applicant with out-of-state license (REPEALED)

§8108. Applicant with out-of-state license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §36 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8109. Renewal of license

§8109. Renewal of license
Each professional investigator's license is valid for an initial term of 2 years. Unless the license is revoked, the licensee may apply to renew the license every 4 years after the initial term.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §37 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §H1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 620, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 366, §37 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8110. Investigative assistant's license

§8110. Investigative assistant's license
1.  Qualifications.
A person is qualified to be licensed as an investigative assistant who meets the qualifications set forth in section 8105, subsections 1 through 6.
[PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Application.
An application for an investigative assistant's license must be made to the chief in accordance with the requirements of section 8105, subsection 5 and section 8107. The application must be accompanied by the fee required under section 8117.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §38 (AMD).]
3.  Term of license.
The investigative assistant's license is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance and is not renewable. To qualify for a license as a professional investigator, within those 2 years the investigative assistant must complete 1,200 hours of training.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §39 (AMD).]
4.  Sponsor.
An investigative assistant may engage in the business of private investigating only when sponsored by a professional investigator licensed under this chapter.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §40 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 221, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 620, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 366, §§38-40 (AMD).