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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 3: LICENSE › 32 §17302. Examination requirements

§17302. Examination requirements
1.  Audiology and speech-language pathology.
Each applicant for licensure as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board.
[PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Hearing aid dealer and fitter.
Each applicant for licensure as a hearing aid dealer and fitter under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board. The qualifying examination consists of, but is not limited to:
A. Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting and sale of hearing aids:
(1) Basic physics of sound;
(2) The anatomy and physiology of the ear;
(3) The function of hearing aids; and
(4) Types of hearing loss and deafness; and   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
B. Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids:
(1) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;
(2) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech recognition testing;
(3) Criteria for masking;
(4) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing aid;
(5) Taking ear mold impressions; and
(6) Evidence of knowledge regarding consumer laws as they apply to licensees and trainees.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 3: LICENSE › 32 §17303. Licensure from another jurisdiction; licensure by endorsement

§17303. Licensure from another jurisdiction; licensure by endorsement
1.  License from another jurisdiction.
The board may waive the examination and grant licensure to an applicant who presents proof of current licensure in another jurisdiction that maintains professional standards determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to those set forth in this chapter, if no cause exists for denial of a license under section 17307.
[PL 2021, c. 642, §52 (NEW).]
2.  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 subsection or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 642, §52 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 642, §52 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 3: LICENSE › 32 §17304. Scope of practice; audiologists

§17304. Scope of practice; audiologists
Audiologists identify, assess, manage and interpret test results related to disorders of human hearing, balance and other neural systems, including the dispensing of hearing aids. Audiologists also supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders; counsel families, individuals and caregivers; and provide consultation, make referrals and develop preventative programs.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
The provisions of this section pertaining to the scope of practice for audiologists neither limit nor infringe upon licensure laws of other regulated professions in this State.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 3: LICENSE › 32 §17306. Scope of practice; speech-language pathologist

§17306. Scope of practice; speech-language pathologist
Speech-language pathologists identify, assess and provide treatment for individuals of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists may:   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Human communication.
Manage and supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders;
[PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Speech-language pathology.
Counsel families, individuals and caregivers with respect to speech-language pathology; and
[PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Consultation; referrals; programs.
Provide consultation, make referrals and develop preventative programs.
[PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
The provisions of this section pertaining to the scope of practice for speech-language pathologists neither limit nor infringe upon licensure laws of other regulated professions in this State.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 3: LICENSE › 32 §17307. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

§17307. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
The board has authority to investigate all complaints made to it and all cases of noncompliance with or violation of this chapter. In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5, paragraph A‑1, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5, paragraphs B and C for:   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §118 (COR).]
1.  Unfair and deceptive practices.
Engaging in unfair or deceptive practices as defined by the rules established by the board or violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the board, including selling or causing to be sold a hearing aid to a person who has not been given tests such as pure tone, air and bone audiometry or other hearing assessments as determined by the board. The results of these tests must be permanently filed;
[PL 2019, c. 165, §34 (AMD).]
2.  Negligence.
Incompetence, negligence or neglect in the conduct of the practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids, including, but not limited to, the improper fitting of a hearing aid, the sale of a hearing aid to a person with normal hearing, making an ear mold impression or fitting an ear mold without prior inspection of the external ear canal, making an ear mold impression or fitting an ear mold after prior inspection revealed the presence of, or impacted, cerumen in the ear canal, the failure to indicate the need for medical or audiological evaluation when the prospective purchaser's history reveals a probable risk of disease or progressive hearing impairment, the failure to make the required medical referrals, the incorrect reporting of hearing test results to a person, the failure to be present to fit the final hearing aid in the ear of the purchaser and the tampering with a satisfactorily performing hearing aid owned by a purchaser or potential purchaser to cause that hearing aid to no longer perform correctly; or
[PL 2019, c. 165, §34 (AMD).]
3.  Prohibited conduct.
A violation of section 17311.
[PL 2019, c. 165, §35 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 165, §§34, 35 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §118 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 3: LICENSE › 32 §17308. License; renewal

§17308. License; renewal
A license issued under this chapter expires at a time that the commissioner may designate. Every individual licensed under this chapter shall pay the renewal fee as set under section 17309. Renewals are contingent upon evidence of participation in continuing professional education as determined by the board; temporary licensees, speech-language pathology assistants and trainees are exempt from this requirement. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of the late fee and renewal fee under section 17309. An individual who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, in its discretion, waive examination if that renewal application is received together with the late fee and renewal fee under section 17309 within 2 years from the date of the expiration.   [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 3: LICENSE › 32 §17309. Fees

§17309. Fees
The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for the purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that a fee for any one purpose may not exceed $325 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 3: LICENSE › 32 §17310. Inactive status

§17310. Inactive status
The board shall adopt rules that provide that an individual licensed under this chapter may, upon written request, be placed on inactive status. The board may place the licensee on inactive status only upon proper application by the licensee. During inactive status, the licensee must renew the license and pay the license fees as set under section 17309, but is not required to meet the continuing education requirements under section 17308. The board shall adopt rules by which a license in an inactive status may be reactivated. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 3: LICENSE › 32 §17311. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors

§17311. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors
An individual licensed under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor.   [PL 2019, c. 165, §36 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 165, §36 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §17401. Definitions

§17401. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
1.  Asynchronous encounter.
"Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, still images, video files, audio files, text files and other relevant data, and to transmit such information without requiring the simultaneous presence of the patient and the person licensed under this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
2.  Store and forward transfer.
"Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of a patient's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
3.  Synchronous encounter.
"Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter or between a person licensed under this chapter and another health care provider.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
4.  Telehealth services.
"Telehealth services" means health care services delivered through the use of information technology and includes synchronous encounters, asynchronous encounters, store and forward transfers and telemonitoring.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
5.  Telemonitoring.
"Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor a patient's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the patient's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §17402. Telehealth services permitted

§17402. Telehealth services permitted
A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this subchapter and in accordance with standards of practice.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §17403. Confidentiality

§17403. Confidentiality
When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §17404. Professional responsibility

§17404. Professional responsibility
All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §17405. Rulemaking

§17405. Rulemaking
The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 5: AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT › 32 §17501. Short title, legislative intent and declaration of purpose

§17501. Short title, legislative intent and declaration of purpose
1.  Short title.
This subchapter may be known and cited as "the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact."
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Legislative intent.
This compact is the Maine enactment of the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact," which is referred to in this subchapter as "the compact." The form, format and text of the compact have been changed minimally so as to conform to the Maine Revised Statutes. The changes to the compact are technical in nature, and this Act must be interpreted as substantively the same as the compact that is enacted by other compact states.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Declaration of purpose.
The purpose of this compact is to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology with the goal of improving public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services. The practice of audiology and speech-language pathology occurs in the state where the client is located at the time of the client encounter. The compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. The compact is designed to achieve the following objectives:
A. Increase public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
B. Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
C. Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate audiology and speech-language pathology practice;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
D. Support spouses of relocating active duty military personnel;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
E. Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative and disciplinary information between member states;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
F. Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards; and   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
G. Allow for the use of telehealth technology to facilitate increased access to audiology and speech-language pathology services.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 5: AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT › 32 §17504. Compact privilege

§17504. Compact privilege
1.  Exercise of compact privilege.
To exercise the compact privilege under the terms and provisions of the compact, an audiologist or speech-language pathologist must:
A. Hold an active license in the home state;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
B. Have no encumbrance on any state license;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
C. Be eligible for a compact privilege in any member state in accordance with section 17503;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
D. Have not had any adverse action against any license or compact privilege within the previous 2 years from date of application;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
E. Notify the commission that the licensee is seeking the compact privilege within a remote state;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
F. Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the compact privilege; and   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
G. Report to the commission adverse action taken by any nonmember state within 30 days from the date the adverse action is taken.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Validity of compact privilege.
The compact privilege is valid until the expiration date of the home state license. The licensee must comply with the requirements of subsection 1 to maintain the compact privilege in the remote state.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Exercising compact privilege in remote state.
A licensee providing audiology or speech-language pathology services in a remote state under the compact privilege shall function within the laws and regulations of the remote state.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Regulatory authority of remote state.
A licensee providing audiology or speech-language pathology services in a remote state is subject to that state's regulatory authority. A remote state may, in accordance with due process and that state's laws, remove a licensee's compact privilege in the remote state for a specific period of time, impose fines or take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The licensee may be ineligible for a compact privilege in any state until the specific time for removal has passed and all fines are paid.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Loss of compact privilege.
If a home state license is encumbered, the licensee loses the compact privilege in any remote state until the following occur:
A. The home state license is no longer encumbered; and   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
B. Two years have elapsed from the date on which the home state license is no longer encumbered in accordance with paragraph A.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Restoration of compact privilege.
Once an encumbered license in the home state is restored to good standing, the licensee must meet the requirements of subsection 1 to obtain a compact privilege in any remote state.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 5: AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT › 32 §17505. Compact privilege to practice telehealth

§17505. Compact privilege to practice telehealth
A member state shall recognize the right of an audiologist or speech-language pathologist, licensed by a home state in accordance with section 17503 and under rules promulgated by the commission, to practice audiology or speech-language pathology in any member state through telehealth under a privilege to practice as provided in the compact and rules promulgated by the commission.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 5: AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT › 32 §17506. Active duty military personnel or spouses

§17506. Active duty military personnel or spouses
Active duty military personnel, or the military member's spouse, shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a home state, the individual may change the individual's home state only through application for licensure in the new state.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 5: AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT › 32 §17509. Data system

§17509. Data system
This section governs the requirements for the data system used by the commission.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Data system.
The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Uniform data set.
Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable using a unique identifier as required by the rules of the commission, including:
A. Identifying information;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
B. Licensure data;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
C. Adverse actions against a license or compact privilege;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
D. Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation;   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
E. Any denial of application for licensure and the reason for the denial; and   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
F. Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact, as determined by the rules of the commission.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Availability of investigative information.
Current significant investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any member state may be available only to other member states.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Notification of adverse action.
The commission shall promptly notify all member states of any adverse action taken against a licensee or an individual applying for a license. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state must be available to any other member state.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Designation of nonpublic information.
A member state contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing member state.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Expungement of information.
Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the member state contributing the information must be removed from the data system.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 5: AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT › 32 §17511. Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement

§17511. Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement
1.  Dispute resolution.
This subsection governs dispute resolution under the compact.
A. Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
B. The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Enforcement.
This subsection governs enforcement under the compact.
A. The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the compact.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
B. By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. If judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
C. The remedies in this chapter are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 5: AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT › 32 §17512. Date of implementation of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact and associated rules, withdrawal and amendment

§17512. Date of implementation of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact and associated rules, withdrawal and amendment
1.  Effective date.
This compact becomes effective on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the 10th member state. The provisions, which become effective at that time, are limited to the powers granted to the commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of rules. Thereafter, the commission shall meet and exercise rule-making powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the compact.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Effect of rules adopted by compact on member states.
A state that joins the compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules is subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which the compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the commission has the full force and effect of law on the date the compact becomes law in that state.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Withdrawal.
A member state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the compact.
A. A member state's withdrawal does not take effect until 6 months after enactment of the repealing statute.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
B. Withdrawal does not affect the continuing requirement of the state's audiology or speech-language pathology licensing board to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this compact prior to the effective date of withdrawal.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Construction.
Nothing in this compact may be construed to invalidate or prevent any audiology or speech-language pathology licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a nonmember state that does not conflict with the provisions of this compact.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Amendments.
This compact may be amended by the member states. An amendment to this compact does not become effective and binding upon any member state until it is enacted into the statutes of all member states.
[PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 5: AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT › 32 §17513. Construction and severability

§17513. Construction and severability
This compact must be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes. The provisions of this compact are severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United States or the applicability of this compact to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability of this compact to any government, agency, person or circumstance are not affected. If this compact is held to be contrary to the constitution of any member state, the compact remains in full force and effect as to the remaining member states and in full force and effect as to the member state affected as to all severable matters.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING › Subchapter 5: AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT › 32 §17514. Binding effect of compact and other laws

§17514. Binding effect of compact and other laws
Nothing in this compact prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact. Any laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. Any lawful actions of the commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the commission, are binding upon the member states. All agreements between the commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms. If any provision of the compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, the provision is ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.   [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18102. License required

§18102. License required
A person who installs or services solid fuel burning equipment, including pellet-fired central heating appliances, or oil, propane or natural gas burning equipment and a facility where propane or natural gas is dispensed must be licensed under this chapter, except as provided under section 18104.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 169, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18103. Violations; penalties

§18103. Violations; penalties
1.  Unlicensed practice.
A person, firm or corporation who makes an oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas installation without being licensed as provided by subchapter 3 or who employs an unlicensed person to make installations is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Strict liability.
Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A.
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18105. Municipal licenses not required; municipal permits

§18105. Municipal licenses not required; municipal permits
A municipality, notwithstanding any provision of a municipal charter, may not require an oil and solid fuel burning technician or a propane and natural gas technician to be municipally licensed. A municipality may not issue a permit for an oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas burning installation unless satisfied that the person applying for the permit complies with the requirements of this chapter.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18106. Major equipment sales information

§18106. Major equipment sales information
Upon request by the board or its authorized agent, a wholesaler or retailer of major oil, solid fuel, propane and natural gas heating equipment shall provide sales information to the board regarding that equipment. Sales information regarding the equipment may include the identity of the purchaser, the date of purchase, the make, model and serial number, if applicable, and any other information requested.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18107. Installations to conform to standards

§18107. Installations to conform to standards
1.  Board standards and rules.
Installation of oil, solid fuel, propane and natural gas burning equipment and chimneys may not be made in this State unless the installation complies with all the standards and rules adopted by the board. These standards and rules may not prohibit:
A. The continued use of an existing connection of a solid fuel burning appliance to a chimney flue to which another appliance burning oil or solid fuel is connected for any chimney existing and in use prior to February 2, 1998 as long as:
(1) Sufficient draft is available for each appliance;
(2) The chimney is lined and structurally intact; and
(3) A carbon monoxide detector is installed in the building near a bedroom; or   [PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (NEW).]
B. The connection of a solid fuel burning appliance to a chimney flue to which another appliance burning oil or solid fuel is connected for any chimney existing and in use on or after February 2, 1998 as long as:
(1) Sufficient draft is available for each appliance;
(2) The chimney is lined and structurally intact;
(3) A carbon monoxide detector is installed in the building near a bedroom;
(4) The solid fuel burning appliance has been listed by Underwriters Laboratories or by an independent, nationally recognized testing laboratory or other testing laboratory approved by the board; and
(5) The solid fuel burning appliance is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation specifications.   [PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Technician responsibility for ascertaining total conformance to the standards and rules.
Whenever oil, solid fuel, propane and natural gas burning equipment, accessory equipment or its installation are separately contracted, the master oil and solid fuel burning technician or the propane and natural gas technician in charge of the installation is responsible for ascertaining total conformance to the standards and rules adopted by the board.
[PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Proof of license.
Whenever a state fuel inspector authorized under section 18110 finds a person installing or assisting in an oil, propane, natural gas or solid fuel burning appliance installation, that person shall, on request of the state fuel inspector, provide evidence of being properly licensed when required by this chapter and, if unable to provide the evidence, shall furnish the state fuel inspector with that person's full name and address and, if applicable, the full name and address of the master oil and solid fuel burning technician or the propane and natural gas technician in charge.
[PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §46 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 225, §2 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18108. Disclosures; penalties

§18108. Disclosures; penalties
A person, firm or company that installs a chimney or fireplace for compensation must issue, prior to the installation taking place, a disclosure statement to a consumer that the chimney or fireplace complies with NFPA standards, Number 211. The disclosure statement must be in a format approved by the board and contain the information the board considers necessary. Any chimney or fireplace installer who fails to provide the required disclosure statement to a consumer prior to the installation of a chimney or fireplace commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18109. Inspection of aboveground and underground propane and natural gas storage facilities and rooftop installations of ASME containers

§18109. Inspection of aboveground and underground propane and natural gas storage facilities and rooftop installations of ASME containers
The board shall inspect and issue permits to aboveground and underground propane and natural gas storage facilities and rooftop installations of ASME containers to a person who applies and submits a fee under section 18143.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18111. Failure to comply with order of a state fuel inspector

§18111. Failure to comply with order of a state fuel inspector
If the owner, occupant of any building or an installer neglects or refuses, without justification, for more than 10 days to comply with any order of a state fuel inspector, that person commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 for each day's neglect may be adjudged.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 2: MAINE FUEL BOARD › 32 §18121. Board established; membership; terms

§18121. Board established; membership; terms
The Maine Fuel Board, established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 49, consists of 9 members. The Governor shall appoint the members described in subsections 1 to 4. All members must be residents of this State. The 7 members that are required to hold a license must have been licensed for at least the 7 years immediately prior to appointment to the board. The board consists of:   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
1.  Oil and solid fuel burning technicians.
Three members who each hold a valid license as a master oil and solid fuel burning technician, including one licensed by a solid fuel authority;
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Propane and natural gas technicians.
Three members who each hold a valid license as a propane and natural gas technician, including one who works in the natural gas industry;
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Dual licensed member.
One member who is licensed both as a master oil and solid fuel burning technician and a propane and natural gas technician;
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Public member.
One public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A; and
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
5.  Member appointed by Commissioner of Public Safety.
One member appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety as that commissioner's representative.
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. A board member may be removed by the Governor for cause.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 2: MAINE FUEL BOARD › 32 §18122. Meetings; chair

§18122. Meetings; chair
The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings are held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members.   [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §29 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §29 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 2: MAINE FUEL BOARD › 32 §18123. Powers and duties

§18123. Powers and duties
The board has the following powers and duties.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
1.  Board to enforce this chapter.
The board shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Rules.
The board may adopt rules commensurate with the authority vested in it by this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules adopting technical standards for the proper installation and servicing of oil, solid fuel, propane and natural gas burning equipment. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection may not prohibit:
A. The continued use of an existing connection of a solid fuel burning appliance to a chimney flue to which another appliance burning oil or solid fuel is connected for any chimney existing and in use prior to February 2, 1998 as long as:
(1) Sufficient draft is available for each appliance;
(2) The chimney is lined and structurally intact; and
(3) A carbon monoxide detector is installed in the building near a bedroom; or   [PL 2011, c. 225, §3 (NEW).]
B. The connection of a solid fuel burning appliance to a chimney flue to which another appliance burning oil or solid fuel is connected for any chimney existing and in use on or after February 2, 1998 as long as:
(1) Sufficient draft is available for each appliance;
(2) The chimney is lined and structurally intact;
(3) A carbon monoxide detector is installed in the building near a bedroom;
(4) The solid fuel burning appliance has been listed by Underwriters Laboratories or by an independent, nationally recognized testing laboratory or other testing laboratory approved by the board; and
(5) The solid fuel burning appliance is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation specifications.   [PL 2011, c. 225, §3 (NEW).]
The board may adopt by rule national or other technical standards, in whole or in part, that it considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2011, c. 225, §3 (RPR).]
3.  Emerging technologies.
[PL 2015, c. 169, §3 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §47 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 225, §3 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 169, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18131. General qualifications

§18131. General qualifications
An applicant for a license under this subchapter must submit a properly completed application on forms furnished by the board, together with the fee established under section 18143.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).