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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §210. Definitions

§210. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Board.
"Board" means the Maine State Board for Licensure of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Department.
"Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Office.
"Office" means the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §211. Membership; term

§211. Membership; term
The Maine State Board for Licensure of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers, established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 4, shall administer this chapter. The board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor: Five must be licensed and practicing architects, one of whom may be a professor of architecture; one must be a licensed and practicing landscape architect; one must be a certified and practicing interior designer and 2 must be public members as defined by Title 5, section 12004‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).]
Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with the provisions of Title 10, section 8009. A member may be removed by the Governor for cause.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 564, §118-G (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §3 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 812, §192 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A108 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B121 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 396, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 389, §5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A37 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 687, §E2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §212. Qualifications for members

§212. Qualifications for members
Each member of the board must be a resident of this State and in the case of architect, landscape architect or interior designer members must be currently licensed or certified by the State and have engaged in the independent practice of architecture, landscape architecture or interior design in the State for at least 5 years immediately prior to appointment. The member who may be a professor of architecture in a college or university of this State must have combined experience in practice and teaching of not less than 5 years, at least 2 of which must have been in the active practice of architecture as a profession.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 396, §5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 389, §6 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §213. Meetings; chair

§213. 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, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §§540,541 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §4 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 395, §A109 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 389, §7 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 687, §E3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §4 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §213-A. Compensation (REPEALED)

§213-A. Compensation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 413, §5 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §193 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 396, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §21 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §214. Powers and duties

§214. Powers and duties
The board shall administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter and have the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter.   [PL 1983, c. 214, §6 (RPR).]
1.  Rules.
The board may, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, adopt rules commensurate with the authority vested in it by this chapter. The rules may include rules necessary for the performance of the duties of the board in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, as well as such rules as are appropriate to establish and maintain high standards of ethical conduct. These rules shall include, but not be limited to, rules concerning misconduct, compensation, fee splitting, advertising and standards of workmanship.
[PL 1983, c. 413, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Hearings.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §5 (RP).]
3.  Contracts.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §22 (RP).]
4.  Legal services.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §6 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §§542,543 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §6 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 395, §A110 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 389, §8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §22 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §§5, 6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §215. Removal of member; vacancies (REPEALED)

§215. Removal of member; vacancies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 564, §118H (RPR). PL 1983, c. 413, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §216. Records (REPEALED)

§216. Records
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §8 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 395, §A111 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 396, §8 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 389, §9 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §217. Reports (REPEALED)

§217. Reports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 604, §7 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A112 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §217-A. Liaison; limitations (REPEALED)

§217-A. Liaison; limitations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 604, §8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 758, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 396, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §217-B. Budget (REPEALED)

§217-B. Budget
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 604, §8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 758, §3 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A113 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §23 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §217-C. Employees (REPEALED)

§217-C. Employees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 396, §10 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 397, §24 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF LICENSURE › 32 §218. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

§218. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §9 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §544 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 413, §9 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 395, §A114 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 389, §10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §9 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §220-A. Application (REPEALED)

§220-A. Application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A116 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 857, §73 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §220-B. Use of the title "interior designer"; qualifications; grandfathering

§220-B. Use of the title "interior designer"; qualifications; grandfathering
1.  Use of title.
A person may not use the title "certified interior designer" unless licensed under this chapter. This chapter does not prohibit a person from providing interior design services or from using the title "interior designer."
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Certified interior designer" means an interior designer who has been licensed by the board in accordance with this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §14 (AMD).]
B. "Interior designer" means an individual who provides or offers to provide interior design services.   [PL 1993, c. 389, §12 (NEW).]
C. "Interior design services" means services that do not require the services of a licensed architect or engineer and that involve the preparation of working drawings, plans and specifications relative to building elements that are not necessary for the structural stability and mechanical and electrical integrity of the construction.   [PL 1993, c. 389, §12 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §14 (AMD).]
2.  Qualifications.
The following are the qualifications for licensure as an interior designer.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, each applicant for licensure must provide to the board proof of passage of the examination administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification or its successor organization or an equivalent examination as specified by the board.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §14 (AMD).]
B. In addition to proof of passage of the examination, the applicant must provide substantial evidence to the board that the applicant:
(1) Is a graduate of a 5-year interior design program from an accredited institution and has completed at least one year of diversified and appropriate interior design experience;
(2) Is a graduate of a 4-year interior design program from an accredited institution and has completed at least 2 years of diversified and appropriate interior design experience;   [PL 1993, c. 389, §12 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §14 (AMD).]
3.  Accreditation.
All interior design programs must be accredited by the Foundation of Interior Design Education Research, or its successor organization, or be determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to the accredited program.
[PL 1993, c. 389, §12 (NEW).]
4.  Grandfathering.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §14 (RP).]
5.  Repeal.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §14 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 389, §12 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §220-C. License limited to individuals

§220-C. License limited to individuals
A license under this subchapter may be issued only to an individual, and licensure must be determined on individual and personal qualifications. A firm, corporation, company, partnership or limited liability company may not be licensed under this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §220-D. Licensure by endorsement

§220-D. Licensure by endorsement
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 642, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 642, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §221. Examinations

§221. Examinations
Examinations must consist of such technical and professional subjects and oral questioning as the board may from time to time prescribe. The rules for the manner in which examinations are conducted and the content of the examination must be adopted in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, section 8051, et seq.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §§545,546 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A117 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 389, §13 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §222. Fees

§222. Fees
The director of the office may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $200. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §16 (RPR).]
1.  Application for licensure and certification.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §16 (RP).]
2.  Examination fee.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §16 (RP).]
3.  License; certification; resident.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §16 (RP).]
4.  License; nonresident.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §16 (RP).]
5.  Renewal.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §16 (RP).]
6.  Reissuance.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §16 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §547 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §10 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A118 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 396, §§12-16 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 389, §14 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §16 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §223. Licensure without examination (REPEALED)

§223. Licensure without examination
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A119 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 396, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §223-A. Licensure without examination

§223-A. Licensure without examination
A license may be issued without an examination under any one of the following conditions.   [PL 1991, c. 396, §18 (NEW).]
1.  Certification by National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
An architect license may be issued without examination to an applicant who has a current and valid certificate of licensure from another state and a current and valid certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards or its successor or other organization approved by the board. The applicant must file an application for licensure with the board.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §17 (AMD).]
2.  Architect licensure from other jurisdictions.
An architect license may be issued without examination to an applicant who holds a current and valid license from another jurisdiction provided the requirements for the license are determined equivalent to requirements for licensure by examination in this State and the applicant submits other evidence of ability as may be required by the board.
[PL 1991, c. 396, §18 (NEW).]
3.  Certification by Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards.
A landscape architect license may be issued without examination to an applicant who has passed a standard examination and received certification by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards and provides the board further evidence of continued honorable professional conduct after passing the examination.
[PL 1991, c. 396, §18 (NEW).]
4.  Landscape architect licensure from other jurisdictions.
A landscape architect license may be issued without examination to an applicant who holds a current and valid license from another jurisdiction provided the requirements for the license are determined equivalent to the requirements for licensure by examination in this State and the applicant submits other evidence of ability as may be required by the board.
[PL 1991, c. 396, §18 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 396, §18 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §223-B. Certification by reciprocity

§223-B. Certification by reciprocity
A license may be issued by the board without further examination requirements for an individual who provides proof of passage of the examination administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification, or its successor organization, or an equivalent exam as determined by the board or who is licensed or certified as an interior designer in another state if that state's requirements are substantially equivalent to those required for a license in the State.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 389, §15 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §224. License

§224. License
The board shall issue a license upon payment of the fee as set under section 222 to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §19 (AMD).]
Issuance of a license by the board is evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed architect, licensed landscape architect or certified interior designer while the license remains unexpired and unrevoked.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §19 (AMD).]
Licenses expire on the last day of June of each year or any other time the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 222. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if the renewal application is received, together with the late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under section 222, within 2 years from the date of the expiration.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §548 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §11 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A120 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 396, §19 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §224-A. Certificate; expiration and renewal (REPEALED)

§224-A. Certificate; expiration and renewal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 389, §15 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §225. Seal

§225. Seal
Each licensed architect or landscape architect shall upon licensure obtain a seal of such design as the board authorizes and directs. Technical submissions prepared by or under the direct supervision of a licensed architect or under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect must be stamped with the seal during the life of the licensee's license. It is unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any documents with the seal after the license named on the seal has expired or has been revoked, unless the license has been renewed or reissued.   [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]
As used in this section, "direct supervision of a technical submission" means that the supervising licensee has personal knowledge of the technical submission and direct knowledge of involvement with and control over preparation of the technical submission, provided that persons consulting with or employed by the licensee who are licensed in this State under any other provision of law may provide direct supervision of portions of the technical submission. Those portions are determined to be under the direct supervision of the licensee if the licensee has reviewed those portions, coordinated their preparation and is responsible for their adequacy.   [PL 1991, c. 396, §20 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A121 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 396, §20 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §21 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §225-A. Certified signature

§225-A. Certified signature
1.  Signature required.
A drawing plan, specification or report prepared or issued by a certified interior designer and being filed for public record must bear the signature of the interior designer who prepared or approved the document, accompanied by a certification that the signer is licensed under this chapter, by the person's license number and by the date on which the signature was affixed.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §22 (AMD).]
2.  Competency.
A certified interior designer may not sign a plan, specification, drawing or other document that depicts work that the person is not competent or licensed to perform.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §23 (AMD).]
3.  Supervising control.
A certified interior designer may not affix a signature to a plan, specification or other document that was not prepared by that person or under that person's responsible supervising control or by another interior designer and reviewed, approved or modified and adopted by the person as that person's own work according to the rules adopted by the board.
[PL 1993, c. 389, §15 (NEW).]
4.  Document standards.
Studies, drawings, specifications and other related documents prepared by a certified interior designer in providing interior design services must be of a sufficiently high standard to clearly and accurately indicate all essential parts of the work to which they refer.
[PL 1993, c. 389, §15 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 389, §15 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §§22, 23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §227. Enforcement (REPEALED)

§227. Enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §24 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 3-A: ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS › 32 §228. Penalties

§228. Penalties
A person who violates section 220, subsection 1 or 2 or section 220‑B, subsection 1 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §25 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 463, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §12 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 421, §B93 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. F, §25 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §251. Resident license (REPEALED)

§251. Resident license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 222, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 433, §77 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 598, §67 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 27, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 273, §3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 478, §1 (RP). PL 1979, c. 562, §16 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §206 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §252. Nonresident auctioneers; deposit; fees (REPEALED)

§252. Nonresident auctioneers; deposit; fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 222, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 273, §§4, 5 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 478, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §253. State license; application (REPEALED)

§253. State license; application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 273, §6 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 478, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §254. Revocation or suspension; appeal (REPEALED)

§254. Revocation or suspension; appeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 27, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 273, §7 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 478, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §255. Application for local license; fee (REPEALED)

§255. Application for local license; fee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 273, §8 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 478, §1 (RP). PL 1979, c. 562, §§17, 18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §§207, 208 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §257. Action against nonresident licensee; revocation of license (REPEALED)

§257. Action against nonresident licensee; revocation of license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 273, §9 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 478, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §258. Return of bond or cash security; limitation of action (REPEALED)

§258. Return of bond or cash security; limitation of action
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 273, §10 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 478, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §259. Blooded animals may be sold without state license (REPEALED)

§259. Blooded animals may be sold without state license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §260. Auctions by charitable and nonprofit organizations exempt (REPEALED)

§260. Auctions by charitable and nonprofit organizations exempt
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §270. Definitions (REPEALED)

§270. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 402, §A10 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 183, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §271. Board of Licensing of Auctioneers (REPEALED)

§271. Board of Licensing of Auctioneers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §13 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §§194,195 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §9 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748, §30 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 503, §B122 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 203, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A38 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §271-A. Disposition of fees (REPEALED)

§271-A. Disposition of fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 824, §S (NEW). PL 1985, c. 748, §31 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §25 (RP). PL 1995, c. 402, §A11 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 625, §A36 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §271-B. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

§271-B. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 402, §A12 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §272. Prohibition (REPEALED)

§272. Prohibition
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §14 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 203, §2 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §272-A. Initial and renewal license fee waived for small auctioneer (REPEALED)

§272-A. Initial and renewal license fee waived for small auctioneer
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 402, §A13 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 183, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §273. Resident application; fee (REPEALED)

§273. Resident application; fee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 705, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §15 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748, §32 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 203, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A14 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 183, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §274. Renewal (REPEALED)

§274. Renewal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §16 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 203, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A15 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §275. License limitations (REPEALED)

§275. License limitations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 402, §A16 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 183, §4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §276. Nonresident certification (REPEALED)

§276. Nonresident certification
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §17 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 276, §33 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748, §33 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A17 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 183, §5 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §277. Nonresident fee; renewal (REPEALED)

§277. Nonresident fee; renewal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 203, §5 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A18 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §278. Revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew (REPEALED)

§278. Revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 705, §§2-6 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §278-A. Investigations; hearings; license suspension or revocation (REPEALED)

§278-A. Investigations; hearings; license suspension or revocation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 413, §19 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 748, §34 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 203, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A19 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §279. Inspection of license (REPEALED)

§279. Inspection of license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 402, §A20 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 183, §6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §280. Limitation on sale of property (REPEALED)

§280. Limitation on sale of property
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 501, §52 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 450, §7 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 203, §8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §§A21-23 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 183, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §281. Exemptions (REPEALED)

§281. Exemptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 705, §7 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 57, §2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A24 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §282. Penalties; injunction (REPEALED)

§282. Penalties; injunction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §20 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 203, §9 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A25 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 183, §9 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-A: AUCTIONEERS (REPEALED) › 32 §283. Conditions of auction sales (REPEALED)

§283. Conditions of auction sales
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 705, §8 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 203, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A26 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 183, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 146, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §284. Definitions

§284. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
1.  Auction.
"Auction" means the offering of goods or real estate for sale by means of exchanges between an auctioneer and bidders.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Auctioneer.
"Auctioneer" means any person who conducts, advertises or offers that person's service to conduct auctions; contracts or offers to contract with consignors of real or personal property, with or without receiving or collecting a fee, commission or other valuable consideration; or sells or offers to sell property at auction.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Bid.
"Bid" means an offer to buy.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
4.  Board.
"Board" means the Board of Licensing of Auctioneers, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 5.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
5.  Buyer's premium.
"Buyer's premium" means a premium usually described as a percentage of the final bid to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
6.  Consignor.
"Consignor" means the bona fide owner, agent or party in interest of the personal property or real estate being offered for sale.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
7.  Completion of sale.
"Completion of the sale" means the acceptance of the final bid by the auctioneer as indicated by the fall of the hammer or in another customary manner.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
8.  Person.
"Person" means an individual.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
9.  Reasonable period of time.
"Reasonable period of time" means not more than 30 days from the date of the auction or such other time as is stated in a contract.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
10.  With reserve.
"With reserve" means that the consignor reserves the right to establish a minimum bid, to accept or reject any bid and to withdraw the property at any time prior to the announcement of the completion of the sale by the auctioneer.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
11.  Without reserve.
"Without reserve" means that no minimum opening bid or other condition that limits the sale other than to the highest bidder is required and that the consignor may not modify or nullify the sale by bidding either personally or through a representative. An auction without reserve is the same as an absolute auction.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §285. License required

§285. License required
A person in this State who engages in the business of auctioneering, professes or advertises to be an auctioneer or advertises the sale of real, personal or mixed property by auction shall hold a valid auctioneer's license.   [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §286. Exemptions to licensing

§286. Exemptions to licensing
1.  Personal use.
A person does not require a license in order to auction personal or real property that the person has maintained for that person's use or personal property that the person's parents, spouse or children have maintained for their own use.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Charitable, educational, religious or nonprofit organizations.
This chapter does not apply to individuals who conduct a sale or auction for a charitable, educational, religious or other nonprofit organization as long as the nonprofit organization retains the total amount of the proceeds, with the exception of advertising fees, and the person conducting the sale or auction receives no fee for services.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Sheriffs, tax collectors, executors and administrators.
This chapter does not apply to sheriffs or their deputies, constables, tax collectors, executors, administrators or any other officers authorized to sell property by order of any court.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
4.  Pedigreed animals.
This chapter does not prohibit any person employed by the owner of pedigreed animals from selling those animals at public auction.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
5.  Mortgage foreclosure sales.
This chapter does not apply to any individual conducting a mortgage foreclosure sale.
[PL 2015, c. 147, §6 (AMD).]
6.  Tax-acquired property.
This chapter does not apply to the sale by or on behalf of a municipality of any real or personal property acquired by that municipality for nonpayment of taxes.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
7.  Assistants.
This chapter does not apply to a person assisting the auctioneer in conducting the auction sale if the auctioneer is physically present and assumes full responsibility for the auction sale. The assistant may not be a person who has had an auctioneer license denied, suspended or revoked in this State or in any other state.
[PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]
8.  Contracted Internet services.
This chapter does not apply to an individual who takes possession of goods pursuant to a contract for the exclusive purpose of selling those goods over the Internet, unless otherwise licensed under this chapter.
[PL 2007, c. 61, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 349, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 61, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. C, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 147, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §287. Penalties

§287. Penalties
Any person who violates section 285 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §287-A. Fees

§287-A. 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 purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $200 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 2001, c. 323, §15 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 323, §15 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD › 32 §288. Board of Licensing of Auctioneers; organization

§288. Board of Licensing of Auctioneers; organization
1.  Board composition.
The Board of Licensing of Auctioneers, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 5, is composed of 5 members, 3 of whom must be auctioneers and 2 of whom must be public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Terms; removal.
The terms of the members of the board are for 3 years. Members may be removed by the Governor for cause.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Appointments.
The members of the board are appointed by the Governor. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §2 (AMD).]
4.  Meetings.
The board shall meet at least once a year and at such other times as the board determines necessary.
[PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD › 32 §289. Rules

§289. Rules
The board may establish guidelines and rules by which this chapter is administered. Rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. Rules adopted by the board must be consistent with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II.   [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
1.  Adjudicatory hearings.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §3 (RP).]
2.  Investigations.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §4 (RP).]
3.  Standards of practice.
The board may adopt rules governing the practice of auctioneering that establish standards of practice that serve to protect the public interest.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
4.  License qualifications.
The board may adopt rules relating to the qualifications of an applicant for any license authorized under this chapter that ensure that an applicant is sufficiently trustworthy and competent to practice auctioneering.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
5.  Fees.
[PL 2001, c. 323, §16 (RP).]
6.  Other.
The board may adopt any other rules that are necessary for the performance of its duties under this chapter.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 687, §F3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 323, §16 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §§3, 4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD › 32 §290. Powers

§290. Powers
The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §5 (RPR).]
1.  Investigations.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §5 (RP).]
2.  Hearings.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §5 (RP).]
3.  Denial of license.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §5 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 687, §F4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §5 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD › 32 §291. Grounds for disciplinary action (REPEALED)

§291. Grounds for disciplinary action
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 582, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 2: BOARD › 32 §291-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

§291-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the following reasons:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §7 (NEW).]
1.  Failure to account or remit.
Failure, within a reasonable time, to account for or remit any money or property coming into the licensee's possession that belongs to others;
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Record-keeping violations.
[PL 2019, c. 279, §2 (RP).]
3.  Improper advertising.
Advertising an auction without including the name and license number of the auctioneer; or
[PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. C, §3 (AMD).]
4.  Unqualified assistants.
Allowing a person to act as an assistant who has had an auctioneer license denied, suspended or revoked in this State or in any other state.
[PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. C, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §7 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. C, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 279, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSING QUALIFICATIONS › 32 §292. License qualifications

§292. License qualifications
1.  Application.
An applicant shall submit an application together with the fee as set under section 287‑A.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §8 (AMD).]
2.  Residence.
The applicant shall provide evidence of the applicant's legal residence.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Reputation.
The applicant must have a good reputation for honesty, fair dealing and competency.
[PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. J, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Examination.
Each applicant shall satisfactorily pass the examination, the content of which is determined by the board. Examination results remain valid for issuance of a license for 90 days after the exam is passed.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §8 (AMD).]
5.  Surety bond.
Each applicant for licensure shall file a surety bond in an amount set by the board by rule.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
6.  Criminal history information.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §8 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. G, §8 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. J, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 5-B: AUCTIONEERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSING QUALIFICATIONS › 32 §293. License limited to individuals

§293. License limited to individuals
Licensure is determined based on individual and personal qualifications. A firm, company, partnership or corporation may not be licensed under this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 146, §5 (NEW).