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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 19: ENGINEERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE › 32 §1361. Retired status

§1361. Retired status
A licensee who has terminated practice of engineering may apply to the board for retired status. Upon receiving an application for retired status, accompanied by the fee established by the board, the board shall issue a certificate of retired status to the applicant and record the applicant's name in the roster as a retired licensee, along with the date of retired status.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §26 (AMD).]
A retired licensee may retain but not use the seal and may not practice engineering. A retired licensee may apply for reinstatement to active status in accordance with section 1357 and after completing professional development requirements according to board rules.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 355, §17 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 315, §26 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 296, §7 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 19: ENGINEERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE › 32 §1362. Professional development

§1362. Professional development
1.  Requirement for renewal.
Beginning with registrations or licenses that expire in December 2005, every person seeking renewal under section 1357 must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the person has completed 30 professional development hours within the period for which the registration or license was issued.
[PL 2019, c. 375, §19 (AMD).]
2.  Failure to meet requirement.
The board may not renew a license of an applicant who fails to meet the professional development requirements under subsection 1. If an applicant subsequently fulfills the requirement after the license has expired, the board may renew the license for the remainder of the 2-year period for which a renewal would have been valid but for the applicant's failure to meet the professional development requirement.
[PL 2019, c. 375, §19 (AMD).]
3.  Review; monitoring.
The board shall review and monitor compliance with the professional development requirement under subsection 1.
[PL 2019, c. 375, §19 (AMD).]
4.  Exemptions.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the board or a 3-person committee of the board may allow an exemption or a partial exemption of the requirements of this section to a person seeking renewal under section 1357 upon the showing of an extenuating situation, hardship or disability.
[PL 2005, c. 315, §27 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 94, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 315, §27 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1371. Definitions

§1371. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
1.  Certificate.
"Certificate" means the document issued by the commissioner to a person indicating that the person is certified by the State as qualified to perform the job indicated in that document.
[PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).]
2.  Certified responsible managing supervisor.
"Certified responsible managing supervisor" means a person certified by the State as qualified to determine whether the plan and installation of fire sprinkler systems meet the standards provided by law, rule and regulation.
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
3.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety.
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
4.  Department.
"Department" means the Department of Public Safety.
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
5.  Fire sprinkler system.
"Fire sprinkler system" means an assembly of overhead piping or conduits that conveys water with or without other agents to dispersal openings or devices to extinguish, control or contain fire and to provide protection from exposure to fire or the products of combustion, planned in accordance with a national or state standard.
[PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).]
6.  Fire sprinkler system contractor.
"Fire sprinkler system contractor" means a person licensed by the commissioner to undertake the planning, installation or inspection of a fire sprinkler system or any part of such a system.
[PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).]
7.  Inspect.
"Inspect" means to visually examine a fire sprinkler system or a portion of the system to verify that it appears to be in working order and free from physical damage.
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
8.  Installation.
"Installation" means the initial placement of a sprinkler system or part of the system or the extension, modification or alteration of a system or part after the initial placement.
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
9.  License.
"License" means the document issued by the commissioner to a contractor authorizing the contractor to engage in the fire sprinkler system business in this State.
[PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).]
10.  Plan.
"Plan" means a shop drawing or erection plan of a fire sprinkler system or a part of the system.
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
11.  Planning.
"Planning" means to draw or create plans.
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1372. Applicability

§1372. Applicability
1.  State requirements.
The following documentation is required for persons involved in the installation of fire sprinklers.
A. Any person who undertakes planning or installation of a fire sprinkler system, or any part of the system, within this State must be licensed as a fire sprinkler system contractor. A person may not be identified as a fire sprinkler system contractor or any similar term unless licensed by the State.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]
B. Any person who undertakes the review, approval and signing required for plans prior to submission to the Department of Public Safety must be certified by the commissioner. A person may not be identified as a certified responsible managing supervisor unless certified by the State.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]
C. Any person who inspects a fire sprinkler system, other than a certified responsible managing supervisor or an agent of municipal or State Government or licensed insurer who inspects a system in performing that person's duties for that government or insurer, must be registered by the commissioner.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]
[PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]
2.  Posting of licenses, certificates and registrations.
Each license, certificate and registration issued under this chapter must be posted in a conspicuous place in the place of business of the person to whom it is issued. A license, certificate or registration is not transferable.
[PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]
3.  Municipal licenses.
A municipality may not require fire sprinkler system contractors to be municipally licensed nor may any municipality issue a permit for any fire sprinkler system unless satisfied that the person applying for the permit complies with this chapter.
[PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1373. Renewal

§1373. Renewal
The commissioner shall adopt rules governing the period of licensure and certification and conditions of renewal.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1374. Fees

§1374. Fees
The commissioner shall set fees for licensure, certification and registration which shall be just sufficient to cover the costs of implementing this chapter. A person licensed as a fire sprinkler system contractor who wishes to be certified as a responsible managing supervisor shall not be required to pay a fee for that certification. A person certified as a professional engineer by the State shall not be required to pay a fee for either being licensed as a fire sprinkler system contractor or being certified as a responsible managing supervisor.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
All fees received by the department shall be paid to the State Treasurer and shall be used for carrying out this chapter. Any balance of these fees shall not lapse but shall be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal years.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1375. Qualifications

§1375. Qualifications
1.  Fire sprinkler system contractor.
The commissioner shall issue a fire sprinkler system contractor license to any person who retains, either by employment or contract, at least one certified responsible managing supervisor. A certified responsible managing supervisor may also be a fire sprinkler system contractor.
[PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).]
2.  Certification of responsible managing supervisor.
The commissioner shall issue a responsible managing supervisor certificate to any person who:
A. Is certified by the National Institute for the Certification in Engineering Technologies at Level III for fire protection automatic sprinkler systems layout;   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
B. Is licensed by the State as a professional engineer and has 5 years experience in the field of fire protection, mechanical, piping or related engineering fields; or   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
C. If applying prior to July 1, 1995, has 5 years prior experience in the planning or installation of fire sprinkler systems in the United States if the applicant provides a sworn statement of reference from 3 individuals as to the applicant's experience and is approved by the Fire Sprinkler Advisory Council created in section 1381.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).]
3.  Inspection technician.
The commissioner shall issue an inspection technician registration to any person who demonstrates an understanding of fire sprinkler system planning, installation and maintenance sufficient to determine whether a fire sprinkler system is in proper operating condition.
[PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1376. Termination of employment or agreement

§1376. Termination of employment or agreement
Within 10 days after terminating employment or a contractual agreement with a licensed fire sprinkler system contractor the certified responsible managing supervisor involved shall notify the commissioner of that fact.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1377. Plan review

§1377. Plan review
Prior to construction of any fire sprinkler system, or prior to an addition involving more than 20 new sprinkler heads to a fire sprinkler system, regulated by the National Fire Protection Association, Pamphlet No. 13, as amended, a fire sprinkler system contractor shall obtain a permit from the commissioner who shall review the plan for construction or addition and charge a reasonable fee for the review and permitting process. All plans to be submitted by a contractor to the Department of Public Safety must be reviewed, approved and signed by the certified responsible managing supervisor retained by the contractor.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).]
All plans for construction of or alteration to fire sprinkler systems must prominently display the fire sprinkler system contractor's license number, as well as the responsible managing supervisor's certification number and the name and address of the person to install the fire sprinkler system. Each permit issued must be displayed prominently at the site of construction. Within 30 days of the completion of a new fire sprinkler system or an addition to an existing fire sprinkler system, a fire sprinkler system contractor shall provide to the commissioner a copy of the permit signed by the certified responsible managing supervisor representing that the fire sprinkler system has been installed according to specifications of the approved plan to the best of the supervisor's knowledge, information and belief.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1378. Employees

§1378. Employees
The commissioner may appoint, subject to the Civil Service Law, such employees as may be necessary to carry out this chapter. Any person so employed is under the administrative and supervisory direction of the commissioner.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1379. Investigation of complaints; revocation of license

§1379. Investigation of complaints; revocation of license
The commissioner shall investigate or cause to be investigated all complaints made to the commissioner and all cases of noncompliance with or violation of this chapter. The commissioner may suspend or revoke a license, certification or registration pursuant to Title 5, section 10004. The commissioner may refuse to issue or renew a license, certification or registration or the District Court may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the license, certification or registration of a person who is found guilty of:   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
1.  Fraud or deceit.
The practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a license, certification or registration;
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
2.  Negligence or misconduct.
Any negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the planning, installation or inspection of a fire sprinkler system. Continued failure to conform to standards or rules adopted by the department shall be prima facie evidence of negligence or incompetency;
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
3.  Violation of law.
Any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the department; or
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
4.  Conviction of crime.
Subject to the limitations of Title 5, chapter 341, a crime which involves dishonesty or false statement or which relates directly to the practice of fire sprinkler system planning, installation, inspection or any crime for which incarceration for one year or more may be imposed.
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
The commissioner, for reasons the commissioner may deem sufficient, may reissue a license, certification or registration to any person whose license, certification or registration has been revoked.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1380. Penalties; injunction

§1380. Penalties; injunction
1.  Penalties.
Any person who plans, installs or inspects a fire sprinkler system, or any part of that system, without obtaining the required license, certification or registration, or after the license, certification or registration has expired or has been suspended or revoked or temporarily suspended or revoked, or who installs or alters a system without obtaining a permit as required by this chapter is guilty of a Class E crime.
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
2.  Injunction.
The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin any person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether proceedings have or may be instituted in District Court or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted.
[PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1381. Fire Sprinkler Advisory Council (REPEALED)

§1381. Fire Sprinkler Advisory Council
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 878, §B26 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §S31 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 20: FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › 32 §1382. Department rules

§1382. Department rules
Following the procedures of Title 5, chapter 375, the commissioner shall adopt such rules as are necessary for the implementation of this chapter.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §1402. Solicitation of prearranged funerals and funeral business prohibited

§1402. Solicitation of prearranged funerals and funeral business prohibited
No funeral home, funeral establishment or person holding a license under this chapter shall as, or through, an agent or principal solicit a prearranged funeral service or plan for any person or persons. "Prearranged funeral service or plan" shall mean any funeral service or plan which is arranged, planned or determined prior to the demise of a person or persons for whom the funeral service is to be performed. Funeral homes, funeral establishments and licensees under this chapter may enter into contracts or agreements for prearranged funeral services or plans provided that they do not in any manner either as, or through, principals or agents solicit such contract or agreement.
No funeral home, funeral establishment or person licensed under this chapter shall pay or cause to be paid, directly or indirectly, any money or other thing of value to a person not responsible for payment for the funeral as a commission or gratuity for the securing of business for such funeral home, establishment or licensee.
Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 1983, c. 413, §55 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 413, §55 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §1403. Employment of funeral directors, embalmers or practitioners of funeral services by cemeteries prohibited

§1403. Employment of funeral directors, embalmers or practitioners of funeral services by cemeteries prohibited
No funeral home, funeral establishment or person holding a license under this chapter may be employed as a funeral home, funeral establishment, or as an embalmer or funeral director or practitioner of funeral services by a cemetery, cemetery association or cemetery corporation, nor shall such person be so employed by a funeral home, funeral establishment or mortuary establishment which owns or controls or is owned or controlled by a cemetery, cemetery association or cemetery corporation. Control shall not be considered to exist because the owners, officers or employees of a funeral home, funeral establishment or mortuary establishment serve without pay or for a fee not exceeding $500 per year per person as officers or as the minority of the directors or trustees of a cemetery association or cemetery corporation in which they have no financial investment. This section does not prevent employment of persons licensed under this chapter by cemeteries, cemetery associations or cemetery corporations in other capacities than that of funeral director or embalmer or practitioner of funeral services. This section does not apply to disinterments or transfers of disinterred bodies.   [PL 1989, c. 450, §14 (AMD).]
Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 1983, c. 413, §56 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 413, §56 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 450, §14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §1404. Medical examiner case; no embalming until release

§1404. Medical examiner case; no embalming until release
When a person has died under circumstances which constitute a medical examiner case as defined in Title 22, section 3025, no person may inject into any cavity or artery of the body any fluid or substance, or submerge the body in or place, pour or spray on the body any preservative, deodorant, insecticide, cosmetic or other chemical until a legal certificate as to the cause of death has been obtained from the medical examiner, or until permission to do so has been given by the medical examiner.   [PL 1985, c. 611, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 538, §11 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 611, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §1404-A. No embalming when autopsy authorized

§1404-A. No embalming when autopsy authorized
The next of kin or legal representative of a person who has died may authorize an autopsy. If an autopsy is authorized, no person shall inject into or remove from any artery, vein, or cavity of the body of the person who has died any fluid, gas or other substance except by or with the permission of a pathologist, medical examiner or licensed physician in attendance.   [PL 1975, c. 677 (NEW).]
On completion of the autopsy, the body shall be released for normal handling.   [PL 1975, c. 677 (NEW).]
The provisions of this section do not apply to deaths within the jurisdiction of medical examiners or autopsies as authorized in Title 22, chapter 711.   [PL 1975, c. 677 (NEW).]
A violation of this section is a Class E crime.   [PL 1975, c. 677 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 677 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §1405. Cremation

§1405. Cremation
A person, firm or corporation within the State, after obtaining a license from and paying a license fee to the Department of Health and Human Services may establish and maintain suitable buildings and appliances for the cremation of bodies of the dead and, subject to the rules of the department, may cremate such bodies and dispose of the ashes of the same. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 225, §1 (AMD).]
The body of a deceased person may not be cremated within 48 hours after death unless the person died of a contagious or infectious disease, and in no event may the body of a deceased person be cremated, buried at sea, used by medical science or removed from the State until the person, firm or corporation in charge of the disposition has received a certificate from a duly appointed medical examiner or medicolegal death investigator appointed pursuant to Title 22, section 3023‑A that the medical examiner or medicolegal death investigator has made personal inquiry into the cause and manner of death and is satisfied that further examination or judicial inquiry concerning the cause and manner of death is not necessary. This certificate, a certified copy of the death certificate and a burial transit permit when presented by the authorized person as defined in Title 22, section 2846 is sufficient authority for cremation, burial at sea, use by medical science or removal from the State, and the person, firm or corporation in charge of the disposition may not refuse to cremate or otherwise dispose of the body solely because these documents are presented by such an authorized person. The certificate must be retained by the person, firm or corporation in charge of the cremation or disposition for a period of 15 years. For the certificate, the medical examiner must receive a fee of $25 payable by the person requesting the certificate. This fee may be waived at the discretion of the Chief Medical Examiner.   [PL 2019, c. 87, §3 (AMD).]
Human remains may not be removed, transported or shipped to a crematory unless encased in a casket or other suitable container. Following cremation, the crematory shall label the container containing the cremated remains with the name of the person who was cremated.   [PL 2017, c. 101, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 56 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 232, §5 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 538, §§12,13 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 611, §§11,12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 210, §40 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2007, c. 225, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 101, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. GGG, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 87, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §1405-A. Disposition of cremated remains

§1405-A. Disposition of cremated remains
A funeral director or a practitioner of funeral services who receives cremated remains or has received cremated remains prior to the effective date of this section may dispose of those cremated remains in accordance with Title 13, section 1032, providing the following conditions have been met:   [PL 2009, c. 39, §1 (AMD).]
1.  Cremated remains not claimed for one year.
The cremated remains have not been claimed after a time period of at least one year from the time of cremation; and
[PL 2009, c. 39, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Notice.
The funeral director or practitioner of funeral services has sent notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the person who authorized the cremation at least 60 days prior to disposal.
[PL 2001, c. 611, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 611, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 39, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §1406. Grave markers

§1406. Grave markers
Any funeral establishment or person licensed under this chapter, when selling a grave marker to a consumer before the completion of the funeral of the person whose grave is to be marked, shall adhere to the sale requirements for funeral goods and services set forth in the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Industry Practices Rule, 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 453. Violation of this section is an unfair trade practice in violation of Title 5, section 207.   [PL 1989, c. 391 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 391 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §1407. Disclosure of funeral establishment ownership; rental caskets

§1407. Disclosure of funeral establishment ownership; rental caskets
1.  Ownership information.
A funeral establishment shall disclose the name and address of each person holding an ownership interest in the funeral establishment on each contract or agreement for provision of funeral services or supplies and on any document required by federal law.
[PL 1999, c. 282, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Rental caskets.
A funeral establishment shall disclose on its general price list and casket price list either that the funeral establishment offers rental caskets and the cost of rental or that the funeral establishment does not offer rental caskets.
[PL 1999, c. 282, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Federal Trade Commission regulations.
The disclosures required under this section supplement the disclosures required by the Federal Trade Commission pursuant to its regulations governing the funeral industry.
[PL 1999, c. 282, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 282, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES › 32 §1451-A. Hearings (REPEALED)

§1451-A. Hearings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 413, §58 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES › 32 §1452. Records and reports (REPEALED)

§1452. Records and reports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 703, §A46 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 553, §31 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES › 32 §1452-A. Liaison; limitations (REPEALED)

§1452-A. Liaison; limitations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 604, §16 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES › 32 §1452-B. Budget (REPEALED)

§1452-B. Budget
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 604, §16 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 703, §A47 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §33 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES › 32 §1453. Application of moneys collected (REPEALED)

§1453. Application of moneys collected
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 253, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §34 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES › 32 §1454. Lists for transportation companies (REPEALED)

§1454. Lists for transportation companies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 253, §4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 553, §32 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 450, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES › 32 §1455. Investigations; refusal of license or renewal (REPEALED)

§1455. Investigations; refusal of license or renewal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 253, §5 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 285, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 303, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §567 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §59 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES › 32 §1455-A. Investigations; refusal of license or renewal (REPEALED)

§1455-A. Investigations; refusal of license or renewal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 413, §60 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §§18-21 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 210, §40 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSES › 32 §1501-A. Prior licensees (REPEALED)

§1501-A. Prior licensees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 285, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §62 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSES › 32 §1501-B. Temporary license (REPEALED)

§1501-B. Temporary license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 246, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 101, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSES › 32 §1501-C. Licensing of out-of-state licensees

§1501-C. Licensing of out-of-state licensees
1.  Issuance of licenses.
The board may issue a license to an applicant who holds an active and unrestricted license to practice funeral service in another state, the license requirements of which are substantially similar to the license requirements under this chapter and board rules, as long as the licensee has not been subjected to disciplinary action under that license.
[PL 2019, c. 101, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Rulemaking.
The board shall adopt rules to implement and administer the provisions of this section, including rules that define substantially similar license requirements. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2019, c. 101, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 101, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSES › 32 §1501-D. Licensure by endorsement

§1501-D. Licensure by endorsement
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 642, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 642, §11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSES › 32 §1502. Examinations; revocation of licenses (REPEALED)

§1502. Examinations; revocation of licenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 360, §1 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 253, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSES › 32 §1503. Blanks and forms of procedure; lists of licensees and examinations (REPEALED)

§1503. Blanks and forms of procedure; lists of licensees and examinations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 360, §2 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 253, §8 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A48 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 553, §33 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSES › 32 §1503-A. Practitioner trainee

§1503-A. Practitioner trainee
The board may issue a practitioner trainee license to an individual seeking to obtain the necessary experience to be licensed as a practitioner of funeral service. An individual who receives a practitioner trainee license shall register with the Maine Apprenticeship Program established under Title 26, section 3202 and complete 2,000 hours of training with a funeral establishment approved by the board under the instruction and supervision of a licensed funeral practitioner who is actively engaged in that practice.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).]
Upon terminating employment, the practitioner trainee shall notify the board immediately, giving the date of termination. The practitioner trainee must repeat this procedure with all subsequent employers, accurately showing the dates of beginning and of terminating employment. Before a funeral service license may be issued, the practitioner trainee must file with the board a certification of the trainee time served, signed by the practitioner trainee's employer or employers, before a notary public. Practitioner trainee requirements are satisfied in the case of an applicant who presents proof of present licensure as a practitioner of funeral service in another state at the time application is made for licensure as a practitioner of funeral service in this State.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 253, §9 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 285, §4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 468, §7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 450, §23 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §11 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSES › 32 §1504. Fees; expiration and renewal of licenses

§1504. Fees; expiration and renewal of licenses
The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $300 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §12 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
1.  License renewal.
All licenses issued by the board expire February 1st annually or such other time as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate. Any person holding a license under this law may have the license renewed by making and filing an application with the board and upon payment of the renewal fee as set under this section.
A. [PL 1999, c. 685, §1 (RP).]
B. [PL 1999, c. 685, §1 (RP).]
C. [PL 1999, c. 685, §1 (RP).]
D. [PL 1999, c. 685, §1 (RP).]
E. [PL 1999, c. 685, §1 (RP).]
F. [PL 1999, c. 685, §1 (RP).]
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Late renewal.
A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee. Any person 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, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if the renewal application is received, together with the late fee and renewal fee as set under this section, within 2 years from the date of the expiration.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 360, §3 (RPR). PL 1967, c. 253, §10 (RPR). PL 1969, c. 285, §5 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 328, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §63 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §34 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 816, §A33 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 450, §24 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 685, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSES › 32 §1505. Notice to holders of expiring licenses (REPEALED)

§1505. Notice to holders of expiring licenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §35 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSES › 32 §1506. Educational requirements

§1506. Educational requirements
1.  Applicability.
This section applies to all persons licensed for the practice of funeral service in accordance with section 1501.
[PL 1991, c. 117, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Requirements.
A licensee shall complete 12 hours of continuing education within 2 years prior to the date of renewal. The board may, for good cause shown, grant an extension of time to any person to allow that person to comply with this subchapter. No more than 6 of the 12 hours may be completed through online or distance learning programs.
[PL 2019, c. 101, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Program approval.
The board may establish by rule criteria for the review and approval of courses and for the determination of the number of continuing education hours to be credited for completion of each course or program.
[PL 2019, c. 101, §3 (AMD).]
4.  Penalties.
The license for the practice of funeral service of any person who fails to comply with this section may not be renewed and terminates upon the next expiration date.
[PL 1991, c. 117, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Rulemaking authority.
The board may establish by rule reasonable procedures and standards to fulfill the purposes of this section.
[PL 1991, c. 117, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 117, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 101, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 21: FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSES › 32 §1507. Inactive status license

§1507. Inactive status license
A licensee who is no longer actively practicing funeral service may apply for an inactive status license pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph D, subparagraph (5). The holder of an inactive status license may not practice funeral service in the State. The fee for inactive status licensure is set under section 1504. The holder of an inactive status license must renew the license annually and pay the renewal fee as set under section 1504, but is not required to meet the continuing education requirement of this chapter and the rules adopted under it.   [RR 2007, c. 1, §17 (COR).]
A holder of an inactive status license who wishes to reinstate that holder's active license must comply with the continuing education requirement and fees provided in this chapter and the rules adopted under it.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 404, §A1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 210, §6 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. J, §14 (AMD). RR 2007, c. 1, §17 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 22: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS › 32 §1522. Director; powers and duties

§1522. Director; powers and duties
The director has the following powers and duties in addition to other powers and duties set forth in this chapter.   [PL 2019, c. 284, §8 (AMD).]
1.  Rules.
The director shall establish guidelines and adopt rules necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter. Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2019, c. 284, §8 (AMD).]
2.  Licensure.
[PL 2019, c. 284, §8 (RP).]
3.  Employees.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §1 (RP).]
4.  Advisory council.
The director, as necessary, may select members of the interpreting profession and other interested parties to serve on an advisory council to advise and consult with the director concerning the regulation of interpreters for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Service on the council is not in itself a conflict of interest regardless of the occupations or associations of the members.
[PL 2019, c. 284, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 284, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 22: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS › 32 §1523. Privileged communication

§1523. Privileged communication
Individuals licensed under this chapter are included under the evidentiary communications privilege outlined in Title 5, section 48‑A, subsection 5.   [PL 2003, c. 685, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §9 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 685, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 22: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS › 32 §1524. Requirements for licensure; limited interpreter and limited transliterator (REPEALED)

§1524. Requirements for licensure; limited interpreter and limited transliterator
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 267, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 284, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 22: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS › 32 §1524-A. Requirements for licensure; limited deaf interpreter (REPEALED)

§1524-A. Requirements for licensure; limited deaf interpreter
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 399, §11 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §§3, 4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 284, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 22: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS › 32 §1524-B. Requirements for licensure; certified interpreter and certified deaf interpreter

§1524-B. Requirements for licensure; certified interpreter and certified deaf interpreter
To be eligible for licensure as a certified interpreter or certified deaf interpreter under this chapter, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must provide the following:   [PL 2019, c. 284, §11 (AMD).]
1.  High school diploma.
[PL 2019, c. 284, §11 (RP).]
2.  Sworn statement.
[PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §7 (RP).]
3.  Proof of certification.
Documented proof of valid certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or comparable certification by a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director that is current at the time of application.
[PL 2019, c. 284, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 399, §11 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §§6, 7 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 284, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 22: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS › 32 §1524-C. Requirements for licensure; conditional interpreter and conditional deaf interpreter

§1524-C. Requirements for licensure; conditional interpreter and conditional deaf interpreter
No more than one conditional license may be issued to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. A conditional license may be held no more than 4 years, except that a 5th year may be granted by the director upon demonstration of extreme hardship.   [PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW).]
To be eligible for licensure as a conditional interpreter or conditional deaf interpreter under this chapter, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must provide the following:   [PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW).]
1.  Proof of proficiency in American Sign Language.
Documented proof of a qualifying score on an American Sign Language proficiency interview as determined by the director by rule adopted under section 1522; and
[PL 2021, c. 48, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Proof of education and training in the interpreting process.
[PL 2021, c. 48, §4 (RP).]
3.  Proof of education and training in the interpreting process.
Documented proof of the following:
A. At least one of the following:
(1) An associate degree or higher in American Sign Language, American Sign Language interpreting or deaf studies from an accredited college or university; or
(2) For persons holding a limited license that is current on the effective date of this section, an alternative pathway approved by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director; and   [PL 2021, c. 48, §5 (NEW).]
B. A passing score on a knowledge exam administered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director.   [PL 2021, c. 48, §5 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 48, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 48, §§3-5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 22: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS › 32 §1525. License required

§1525. License required
A person may not provide interpreting services as defined in this chapter for compensation or remuneration unless properly licensed in accordance with this chapter. This section also applies to a person providing video-based interpreting services in which one or more participants are physically located in the State and the person providing the services does not meet the exemptions as set out under section 1525‑A.   [PL 2019, c. 284, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §12 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 284, §13 (AMD).