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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8110-A. Employment of investigative assistant

§8110-A. Employment of investigative assistant
A professional investigator duly licensed under this chapter whose primary place of business is located in the State may employ an investigative assistant pursuant to section 8110‑B subject to the following:   [PL 2011, c. 366, §41 (AMD).]
1.  Limit on number of investigative assistants.
No more than one investigative assistant is employed at one time; and
[PL 2011, c. 366, §41 (AMD).]
2.  Investigative assistant to be licensed.
The investigative assistant is licensed under this chapter.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §41 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 207, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §41 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8110-B. Sponsorship of investigative assistant

§8110-B. Sponsorship of investigative assistant
1.  Supervision and documentation of investigative assistant's activities.
The sponsoring professional investigator is responsible for overseeing and documenting the activities of the investigative assistant under the sponsoring professional investigator's supervision, including:
A. Keeping a record of all 1,200 training hours, including hours worked on specific activities performed by the investigative assistant; and   [PL 2011, c. 366, §42 (NEW).]
B. Providing specific training in areas determined by the chief by rule.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §42 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 366, §42 (NEW).]
2.  Distribute materials.
The holder of an investigative assistant's license may not obtain or distribute any materials, such as a business card, letterhead, invoice or brochure, in any name other than that of the sponsoring professional investigator.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §42 (NEW).]
3.  Termination of investigative assistant.
A duly licensed professional investigator who terminates the sponsorship of a licensed investigative assistant must notify the chief of the termination immediately. The notification must be in writing and contain the cause of the termination. The chief shall immediately notify the investigative assistant that the investigative assistant must cease all licensed activity.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §42 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 366, §42 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8111. Bonding and insurance requirements

§8111. Bonding and insurance requirements
1.  Bonding requirement.
A person licensed as a professional investigator shall give to the chief a bond in the sum of $10,000 if the licensee is a resident of the State and in the sum of $50,000 if the licensee is not a resident of the State.
A person licensed as an investigative assistant shall give to the chief a bond in the sum of $20,000.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §43 (AMD).]
2.  Form of a bond.
Each bond must:
A. Be in a form prescribed by the chief;   [PL 2011, c. 366, §43 (AMD).]
B. Be executed by the licensee as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in this State as surety; and   [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
C. Be conditioned upon the honest conduct of the business of the licensee and the right of any person, including the officer of any aggrieved labor union or association, whether or not incorporated, injured by the intentional, knowing, reckless or negligent act of the licensee to bring, in the licensee's own name, an action on the bond.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §43 (AMD).]
[PL 2011, c. 366, §43 (AMD).]
3.  Insurance requirement.
A person licensed as a professional investigator shall provide to the chief proof of insurance naming the licensee as the insured issued by an insurer authorized to do business in the State in the amount of a minimum of $10,000 in property damages, $100,000 for injury or death of a person and $200,000 for injuries to or deaths of more than one person arising out of the operation of the licensed activity. Proof of insurance must be submitted to the chief annually.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §43 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §43 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8112. Ineligibility of public officials

§8112. Ineligibility of public officials
No person is eligible for a license under this chapter who derives plenary or special law enforcement powers from the State or any political subdivision thereof.   [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8113-A. Suspension for refusal

§8113-A. Suspension for refusal
1.  Immediate suspension.
If the chief has probable cause to believe that a person licensed pursuant to this chapter is required to submit to chemical testing for the presence of intoxicating liquor or drugs pursuant to Title 17‑A, section 1057 or for conduct that occurs while the licensee is in possession of a loaded firearm and the licensee refuses to submit to the required testing, the chief shall immediately suspend the licensee's right to carry a concealed handgun.
[PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §16 (AMD).]
2.  Report to chief.
A law enforcement officer who has probable cause to require chemical testing of a licensee shall promptly notify the chief of a licensee's refusal and provide the chief with a report of the facts and circumstances of the requirement to submit to chemical testing and of the licensee's refusal.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §45 (AMD).]
3.  Suspension in effect during pendency.
A suspension remains in effect until the entry of judgment if charges are filed of violating Title 17‑A, section 1057 or of operating a motor vehicle, snowmobile, ATV or watercraft under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, unless it is determined by the court in which the criminal charge or civil violation is pending, or by the Secretary of State if a hearing is held pursuant to Title 29‑A, section 2483, that the law enforcement officer did not have probable cause to require the licensee to submit to chemical testing.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §45 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 917, §17 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 65, §A132 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 366, §45 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8114-A. Complaint investigation; disciplinary actions

§8114-A. Complaint investigation; disciplinary actions
1.  Complaint investigation.
The chief shall investigate a complaint, on the chief's own motion or upon receipt of a written complaint filed with the chief, regarding noncompliance with or violation of this chapter or of rules adopted by the chief. The chief may adopt rules regarding the receipt and investigation of complaints. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
The chief shall notify the licensee of the content of the complaint filed against the licensee as soon as possible, but not less than 60 days after receipt of the information. The licensee shall respond within 30 days. If the chief determines that a violation took place but was not of a serious nature, the chief may issue a written warning to the licensee. A copy of the warning and licensee's response to the complaint must be placed in the licensee's permanent file.
The licensee may, within 30 days of receipt of a warning, file a request for a hearing. Upon receipt of the request, the chief shall set aside the written warning and set the matter for hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).]
2.  Hearing.
If an investigation under subsection 1 reveals evidence supporting the complaint, the chief shall set the matter for hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act before suspending or revoking a license or imposing probationary or supervisory conditions or a fine.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).]
3.  Aggrieved by disciplinary action.
A licensee aggrieved by a disciplinary action of the chief may bring an appeal in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).]
4.  Voluntary compliance.
At any time during the investigative or hearing process under this section, the chief may accept an assurance of voluntary compliance from the licensee if the assurance effectively deals with the complaint.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 366, §47 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8115. Identification cards; badges prohibited

§8115. Identification cards; badges prohibited
1.  Issuance of identification cards.
The chief shall design and issue to each person licensed under this chapter an identification card featuring a recent photograph of the licensee.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §48 (NEW).]
2.  Use of badges prohibited.
A person licensed under this chapter may not carry or present a badge that suggests, or that would reasonably cause another person to believe, that the licensed professional investigator or investigative assistant is a sworn peace officer of this State, any political subdivision of this State, any other state or the Federal Government.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §48 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §48 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8116. Powers of the chief

§8116. Powers of the chief
1.  Subpoenas.
In any investigation conducted by the chief under this chapter, the chief may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence relevant to any fact in issue.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §49 (AMD).]
2.  Contempt.
If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or to give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the chief, the Attorney General may petition the Superior Court in the county where the refusal occurred to find the witness in contempt. The Attorney General shall cause to be served on that witness an order requiring the witness to appear before the Superior Court to show cause why the witness should not be adjudged in contempt. The court shall, in a summary manner, hear the evidence and, if it is such as to warrant the witness in doing so, punish that witness in the same manner and to the same extent as for contempt committed before the Superior Court or with reference to the process of the Superior Court.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §49 (AMD).]
3.  Rules.
The chief with the advice of the board may adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules regarding standards of acceptable professional conduct and training requirements for and sponsorship of investigative assistants. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §49 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §49 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8117. Fees

§8117. Fees
1.  Amount.
The fee for an original biennial license is $500, of which $50 must be submitted with the application and $450 must be submitted upon issuance of the license. The fee for a 4-year renewal is $500, which is refundable upon denial of renewal. The fee for an investigative assistant's license is $600, of which $200 must be submitted with the application and $400 must be submitted upon issuance of the license.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §50 (AMD).]
2.  Expiration.
If a previously issued license has expired and not been renewed within a period of 60 days, the application must be considered the original application and the same fees and all requirements of an original application apply.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §50 (AMD).]
3.  Expenses.
The fees required under this chapter must be applied to the expense of administering this chapter.
[PL 2011, c. 366, §50 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 221, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §H2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 620, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 366, §50 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8118. Application of Administrative Procedure Act

§8118. Application of Administrative Procedure Act
The Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, shall govern all administrative actions taken under this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8119. Severability clause

§8119. Severability clause
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by the court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without that jurisdiction or application.   [PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 126, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8120. Firearms proficiency (REPEALED)

§8120. Firearms proficiency
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 602, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 360, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8120-A. Handguns

§8120-A. Handguns
A professional investigator licensed under this chapter may carry a handgun while performing the duties of a professional investigator only after being issued a concealed handgun permit by the chief pursuant to Title 25, chapter 252 and passing the written firearms examination prescribed by the chief.   [PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §17 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 360, §5 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 298, §13 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 366, §51 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8121. Confidentiality when under contract to law enforcement agency

§8121. Confidentiality when under contract to law enforcement agency
A professional investigator or investigative assistant who enters into a written contract with a law enforcement agency in this State to provide investigative services or consultation to the law enforcement agency is subject to the same provisions of law regarding confidentiality as are employees of the law enforcement agency with which the professional investigator or investigative assistant is under contract.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §52 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 620, §5 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 366, §52 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8122. Proof of valid professional investigator's license

§8122. Proof of valid professional investigator's license
A person or company soliciting work or employment as a professional investigator shall provide proof to any client that the professional investigator holds a valid professional investigator's license before entering into any agreement or contract to conduct investigations.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §53 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 366, §53 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8123. Violation

§8123. Violation
Except when a criminal penalty is otherwise provided, a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $1,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2011, c. 366, §54 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 366, §54 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 89: PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS › 32 §8124. Confidential information

§8124. Confidential information
The home address and home telephone number of a professional investigator or investigative assistant obtained by the State under this chapter are confidential and may not be disclosed by the board except by written consent of the subject of the information, by court order, for criminal justice purposes or for permitting purposes by law enforcement agencies or permitting authorities.   [PL 2015, c. 295, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 295, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9401. Short title

§9401. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Private Security Guards Act."   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9402. Purpose

§9402. Purpose
It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate any person engaging in the business of providing a private security guard or private security guards.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9404. License requirement; exceptions

§9404. License requirement; exceptions
1.
No person may act as a security guard without first obtaining from the commissioner a license to be a contract security company.
[PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
2.
This section does not apply to the following:
A. Any proprietary security organization or any employee thereof;   [PL 1987, c. 170, §6 (AMD).]
B. Any person employed by a person possessing a valid license to be a contract security company;   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
C. Any person possessing a valid contract security company license granted under any prior existing provision of law of this State, provided that upon expiration of that license the person shall be governed by this section.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 170, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9406. Acquisition of license by persons currently licensed

§9406. Acquisition of license by persons currently licensed
A person possessing, under the laws of this State, a valid license to be a contract security company on the effective date of this chapter shall, upon expiration of his license, application and payment of the required fee, be issued a contract security company license.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9407. Application for original license

§9407. Application for original license
1.  Application; fee.
Applications for original licenses shall be made to the commissioner on forms prescribed by him with respect to the requirements of section 9405. The fee for a license application is $400, of which $100 must be submitted with the application and $300 must be submitted upon issuance of the license. If the previously issued license has expired and has not been renewed within a period of 60 days, the application shall be considered the original application and the same fees and all requirements of an original application shall apply.
[PL 1983, c. 221, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Who must subscribe and swear to the application.
Each application shall be subscribed and sworn to:
A. If the applicant is a partnership, by each partner;   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
B. If the applicant is a corporation, by at least one principal corporate officer and, if different, by the agent of the corporation meeting the qualifications of section 9405, subsection 1‑A; or   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §114 (AMD).]
C. If the applicant is other than a partnership or corporation, by the natural person making the application.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §114 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 221, §3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A114 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9408. Renewal of license

§9408. Renewal of license
Each contract security company license shall be issued for a term of one year and is, unless revoked or suspended, renewable annually. The fee for a license renewal is $200, which is refundable upon denial of renewal.   [PL 1983, c. 221, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 221, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9409. Bonding requirement

§9409. Bonding requirement
1.  Requirement.
The requirements for bonding are as follows.
A. A person licensed under this chapter shall give to the commissioner a bond in the sum of $10,000 if he is a resident, and in the sum of $50,000 if he is not a resident, of the State.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
B. For the purposes of this section, corporation is a resident if it is incorporated under the laws of this State. Any other person is a resident if the natural person who qualifies for the license resides in this State.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Form of bond.
Each bond shall be:
A. In a form prescribed by the commissioner;   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
B. Executed by the licensee as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business as such in this State as surety; and   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
C. Conditioned upon the honest conduct of the licensee and the right of any person, including the officer of any aggrieved labor union or association, whether or not incorporated, injured by the intentional, knowing, reckless or negligent act of the licensee to bring, in his own name, an action on the bond.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9410. License transferability

§9410. License transferability
1.  Transfer.
No license issued pursuant to this chapter may be assigned or transferred either by operation of law or otherwise.
[PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Death of licensee.
If the license is held by an owner other than a corporation and the owner dies, becomes disabled or otherwise ceases to engage in the business, the successor, heir, devisee or personal representative of the owner may, within 60 days of the death, disablement or other termination of operation by the original licensee, apply for a license on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The transferee shall be subject to this chapter.
[PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Filing.
For good cause, the commissioner may extend the period of filing the application required by subsection 2.
[PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9411. Refusal; suspension; revocation; grounds (REPEALED)

§9411. Refusal; suspension; revocation; grounds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 170, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9411-A. Refusal to renew; suspension; revocation; reapplication

§9411-A. Refusal to renew; suspension; revocation; reapplication
1.  Refusal to renew; suspension; revocation.
The commissioner may refuse to renew a license, after a hearing in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV. The District Court may suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed under this chapter. The commissioner may refuse to renew a license and the District Court may suspend or revoke a license on any one or more of the following grounds.
A. The application, any documents made a part of the application, any notice or any statement filed with the commissioner contained a material misstatement.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]
B. The licensee becomes ineligible to hold a license under this chapter. Ineligibility is determined on the basis of the criteria contained in section 9405.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]
C. The licensee fails to comply with the requirements of section 9405, subsection 1‑A, paragraph F, subparagraph (6).   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]
D. The licensee has knowingly employed as a security guard, or has knowingly kept as an employee, any natural person who does not meet the requirements of section 9410‑A, subsection 1.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]
E. The licensee fails to comply with the requirements of section 9410‑A, subsection 2, 3 or 4.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]
F. The licensee fails to comply with any of the rules promulgated by the commissioner under this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]
G. The licensee has knowingly encouraged or allowed any employee to violate section 9412, subsection 4, 5 or 6.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
2.  Reapplication.
No person, otherwise eligible, whose license the commissioner has refused to renew or who has had a license revoked, is eligible for reapplication until the expiration of 5 years from the date of refusal to renew or revocation.
[PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 170, §14 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9413. Change in the status of license

§9413. Change in the status of license
The licensee shall notify the commissioner within 30 days of any change in his qualifying agent, officers or directors or material change in the information previously furnished or required to be furnished to the commissioner or any occurrence which could reasonably be expected to affect the licensee's right to a license under this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9414. Powers of the commissioner

§9414. Powers of the commissioner
1.  Subpoenas.
In any investigation conducted by the commissioner under this chapter, the commissioner may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence relevant to any fact in issue.
[PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Contempt.
If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or to give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the commissioner, the Attorney General may petition the Superior Court in the county where the refusal occurred to find the witness in contempt. The Attorney General shall cause to be served on the witness an order requiring him to appear before the Superior Court to show cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt. The court shall, in a summary manner, hear the evidence and, if it is such as to warrant him to do so, punish the witness in the same manner and to the same extent as for contempt committed before the Superior Court or with reference to the process of the Superior Court.
[PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Rules.
The commissioner shall adopt all rules necessary to administer this chapter.
[PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Expenses.
The fees required under this chapter shall be applied to the expense of administering this chapter.
[PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9415. Application of Maine Administrative Procedure Act

§9415. Application of Maine Administrative Procedure Act
The Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter I, shall govern all administrative actions taken under this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9416. Firearms

§9416. Firearms
A person who acts as a security guard may, while he is in the performance of his duties in that capacity, carry a loaded weapon in a motor vehicle which is being used to provide armored car service or which is otherwise transporting things of value, provided that any weapon carried is not concealed.   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9417. Application

§9417. Application
This chapter does not apply to the following:   [PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Law enforcement officers.
Any person currently employed either full time or part time, who has the permission of that person's appointing authority, provided that this chapter applies to any law enforcement officer who is employed as a security guard by a contract security company licensed under this chapter;
[PL 1989, c. 773, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Public officials.
Any person employed by the United States, the State, or any political subdivision thereof, or any public instrumentality, while in the performance of that person's official duties; and
[PL 1989, c. 773, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Locksmiths.
Any person while employed or doing business as a locksmith provided that this chapter applies to any locksmith who is employed as a security guard by or doing business as a contract security company licensed under this chapter. For the purposes of this chapter, a "locksmith" is a person engaged in the sale and service of locks.
[PL 1989, c. 773, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 773, §§1,2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 93: PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS › 32 §9418. Confidentiality of application and information collected by the commissioner

§9418. Confidentiality of application and information collected by the commissioner
Notwithstanding Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1, all applications for a license to be a contract security company and any documents made a part of the application, refusals and any information of record collected by the commissioner during the process of ascertaining whether an applicant is of good moral character and meets the additional requirements of sections 9405 and 9411‑A, and all information of record collected by the commissioner during the process of ascertaining whether a natural person meets the requirements of section 9410‑A, are confidential and may not be made available for public inspection or copying. The applicant or natural person may waive this confidentiality by written notice to the commissioner. All proceedings relating to the issuance of a license to be a contract security company are not public proceedings under Title 1, chapter 13, unless otherwise requested by the applicant.   [PL 2011, c. 662, §20 (AMD).]
The commissioner or his designee shall make a permanent record of each license to be a contract security company in a suitable book or file kept for that purpose. The record shall include a copy of the license and shall be available for public inspection. Upon a specific request, the commissioner or his designee shall provide a list of names and current addresses of security guards employed by licensed contract security companies.   [PL 1987, c. 170, §19 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 170, §19 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 662, §20 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §9501. Short title (REPEALED)

§9501. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §9502. Definitions (REPEALED)

§9502. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 797, §68 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §A123 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 179, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §§A152,153 (AMD). RR 1991, c. 2, §§119,120 (COR). PL 1995, c. 402, §A47 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER EDUCATION › 32 §9552. Membership (REPEALED)

§9552. Membership
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §232 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 812, §254 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B151 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §A77 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A259 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A47 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER EDUCATION › 32 §9553. Duties (REPEALED)

§9553. Duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §233 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER EDUCATION › 32 §9553-A. Duties (REPEALED)

§9553-A. Duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 413, §234 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 397, §86 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER EDUCATION › 32 §9554. Compensation and expenses of board members (REPEALED)

§9554. Compensation and expenses of board members
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §255 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 397, §87 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER EDUCATION › 32 §9555. Suspension or revocation of license (REPEALED)

§9555. Suspension or revocation of license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 413, §235 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE › 32 §9601. License required (REPEALED)

§9601. License required
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 513, §7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A154 (AMD). RR 1991, c. 2, §121 (COR). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A133,134 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE › 32 §9602. Commercial driver education school license requirements (REPEALED)

§9602. Commercial driver education school license requirements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §236 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 687 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 216, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 179, §9 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A155 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 721, §3 (AMD). RR 1991, c. 2, §122 (COR). PL 1995, c. 65, §A135 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE › 32 §9603. Instructor license requirements (REPEALED)

§9603. Instructor license requirements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §237 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE › 32 §9604. Display of license (REPEALED)

§9604. Display of license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE › 32 §9605. Licensing fees (REPEALED)

§9605. Licensing fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 204, §14 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §238 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 509, §29 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H39 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE › 32 §9606. Disposition of fees (REPEALED)

§9606. Disposition of fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 397, §88 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE › 32 §9607. Examination and investigation activities and expenses (REPEALED)

§9607. Examination and investigation activities and expenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 204, §15 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 204, §16 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 468, §§25,26 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 816, §B8 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §A78 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE › 32 §9608. Penalties; injunction (REPEALED)

§9608. Penalties; injunction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §239 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 816, §A38 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 95: COMMERCIAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE › 32 §9609. Insurance for graduates (REPEALED)

§9609. Insurance for graduates
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A113 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 505, §17 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS › 32 §9701. Declaration of purpose

§9701. Declaration of purpose
In order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from incompetent and unauthorized persons; to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of respiratory care practitioners; and to assure the availability of respiratory care services of high quality to persons in need of those services, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the regulation of persons offering respiratory care services.   [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS › 32 §9703. Board of respiratory care practitioners; establishment; compensation

§9703. Board of respiratory care practitioners; establishment; compensation
1.  Establishment and membership.
There is established within the department, in accordance with Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 35, a Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners. The board consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor as follows:
A. Three respiratory care practitioners who have been engaged in the practice of respiratory care for at least 2 years immediately preceding their appointments and who are holders of valid licenses for the practice of respiratory care in the State; and   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).]
B. Two public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Terms of appointment.
Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. A member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Meetings; chair.
The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members.
[PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).]
4.  Compensation.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §89 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §38 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B152 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A260 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §89 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS › 32 §9704. Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners; powers and duties

§9704. Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners; powers and duties
1.  Powers.
The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Rules.
The board may, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, adopt rules to carry out the policy of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules relating to professional licensure, professional conduct, continuing education, approval of continuing education programs and to the establishment of ethical standards of practice for persons holding a license to practice respiratory care in this State. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Hearings.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (RP).]
4.  Records.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (RP).]
5.  Contracts.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §90 (RP).]
6.  Reports.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (RP).]
7.  Employees.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §91 (RP).]
8.  Budget.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §92 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §B145 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 450, §39 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §§90-92 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS › 32 §9705. License required

§9705. License required
1.  License required.
An individual may not practice or represent that individual as authorized to practice as a respiratory care practitioner in this State or use the words "respiratory care practitioner" or other words or letters to indicate that the person is a licensed respiratory care practitioner, unless that individual is licensed in accordance with this chapter. A respiratory therapist licensed in accordance with this chapter may use the initials "R.R.T." A respiratory care technician licensed in accordance with this chapter may use the initials "C.R.T." An individual who holds a temporary license in accordance with this chapter may use the initials "G.R.T." until the individual has taken and passed the examination or until the term of the license has expired. A student or trainee may use the initials "S.R.T." while enrolled in the clinical portion of a respiratory care education program.
[PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. S, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Individual license.
Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter.
[PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Unlicensed practice.
A person who violates this section is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 210, §12 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §S1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS › 32 §9705-A. Associate license required

§9705-A. Associate license required
A person may not perform respiratory care services in association with a respiratory care practitioner licensed under this chapter unless that individual is approved by the board in accordance with this section.   [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. S, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Licensed in another state.
The associate shall file verification that the associate holds a valid license in good standing from another state that has licensure requirements equivalent to the requirements of this chapter.
[PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. S, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Certified or registered.
The associate must be certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care or its successor or other organization approved by the board and must reside in a nonlicensure state.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §4 (AMD).]
At the time of application, the associate must report the dates and locations that respiratory care services will be performed in this State, which may not exceed 30 days in a calendar year. If the board determines that the applicant meets the requirements of this section, it may issue an associate license upon payment of a fee as set under section 9710.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 386, §S2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS › 32 §9706. Persons and practices exempt (REPEALED)

§9706. Persons and practices exempt
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §40 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 97: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS › 32 §9706-A. Persons and practices exempt

§9706-A. Persons and practices exempt
Nothing in this chapter may be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services or activities of:   [PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).]
1.  Licensed or credentialed persons.
Any health care personnel licensed by this State or who currently hold a nationally recognized credential in a health care profession engaging in the delivery of respiratory care services for which they have been formally trained. That training must include supervised preclinical didactic and laboratory activities and supervised clinical activities and must be approved by the board or an accrediting agency recognized by the board. It also must include an evaluation of competence through a standardized testing mechanism that is determined by the board to be both valid and reliable;
[PL 1991, c. 717, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Students.
The delivery of respiratory care services by students as an integral part of the study program of students enrolled in education programs of any health care profession, as determined by board rule;
[PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).]
3.  Associates.
[PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. S, §3 (RP).]
4.  Gratuitous care.
Family members, friends and others who give gratuitous care to a patient and do not hold themselves out as respiratory care practitioners;
[PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).]
5.  Self-care.
Persons who administer respiratory care to themselves;
[PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).]
6.  Cardiovascular testing.
Cardiovascular testing by individuals who have been issued credentials by the National Society of Cardiopulmonary Technicians, the American Cardiology Technologists Association or working in hospital-based cardiology departments;
[PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).]
7.  Cardiopulmonary testing.
Cardiopulmonary testing by individuals who have been issued credentials by the National Board for Respiratory Care as Certified Pulmonary Function Technologists; or
[PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).]
8.  Physician supervision.
The delivery of respiratory care services by individuals employed in the office and under the direct supervision and control of a physician licensed to practice by the State.
[PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 450, §41 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 717, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §S3 (AMD).