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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 341: THE MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › 25 §2805. Qualifications (REPEALED)

§2805. Qualifications
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 451 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 592, §§13-A (RPR). PL 1971, c. 622, §86 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 136, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 327, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §169 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 672, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §113 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 203 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 650, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 701, §§5-8 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 261, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A168 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 67, §§1-2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 155, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 477, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 521, §§6,17 (RP). PL 1989, c. 878, §§B23,24 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 341: THE MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › 25 §2805-A. Standards for reserve and other part-time law enforcement officers (REPEALED)

§2805-A. Standards for reserve and other part-time law enforcement officers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 311 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 67, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 615, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 155, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 521, §§7,17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 341: THE MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › 25 §2805-C. Complaint review committee

§2805-C. Complaint review committee
1.  Committee.
The chair of the board shall appoint 5 members of the board to serve on the complaint review committee. Two of the members must be citizen members of the board. A majority of the members of the committee, including at least one citizen member, must be present for deliberations. A majority vote is necessary to recommend taking corrective or disciplinary action on a complaint or to order an independent investigation pursuant to subsection 3.
[PL 2021, c. 196, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Investigation.
The committee shall investigate complaints regarding any violation of this chapter or rules established by the board by a person holding a certificate issued by the board pursuant to section 2803‑A and recommend appropriate action to the board.
[PL 2013, c. 147, §37 (AMD).]
3.  Investigation and notice of complaints.
Before proceeding with a hearing to suspend or revoke a certificate issued by the board pursuant to section 2803‑A, the board, the complaint review committee or board staff shall notify the chief administrative officer of the agency employing the certificate holder that the board is investigating the certificate holder. The chief administrative officer shall investigate the alleged conduct of the certificate holder and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, report the findings and provide copies of the investigative reports to the board within 30 days of receiving notice of the investigation. The board shall proceed with any suspension or revocation action it determines appropriate after receiving the chief administrative officer's findings and reports. This subsection does not preclude a chief administrative officer from investigating conduct that may give rise to grounds for suspension or revocation before receiving a request for an investigation from the board, the complaint review committee or board staff, as long as the chief administrative officer notifies the board following that investigation if the investigation reveals reasonable cause to believe that a certificate holder has engaged in conduct described in section 2806‑A, subsection 5, and providing to the board the findings and investigative reports related to the conduct. Nothing in this subsection precludes the board from investigating the conduct of a certificate holder on its own or referring a matter of such conduct to another agency for investigation regardless of whether it receives an investigative report from the chief administrative officer under this section.
[PL 2013, c. 147, §37 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 744, §11 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 42, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 147, §37 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 196, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 341: THE MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › 25 §2806. Enforcement provision (REPEALED)

§2806. Enforcement provision
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 672, §4 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 701, §9 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 261, §§3-8 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 244, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 521, §§9,10,17 (AMD). RR 1991, c. 2, §97 (COR). PL 1991, c. 451 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 790, §§1-5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 551, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 744, §§12-14 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 462, §A49 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 42, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 395, §O6 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 402, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 331, §§26,27 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 147, §38 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 341: THE MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › 25 §2807. Reports of conviction or misconduct by certificate holder

§2807. Reports of conviction or misconduct by certificate holder
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the event that a certificate holder is convicted of a crime or violation or engages in conduct that could result in suspension or revocation of the individual's certificate pursuant to section 2806‑A and the chief administrative officer of the agency employing the certificate holder or considering the individual for employment has knowledge of the conviction or conduct, the chief administrative officer shall within 30 days notify the Director of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy with the name of the certificate holder and a brief description of the conviction or conduct.   [PL 2013, c. 147, §40 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 67, §6 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 544, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 506, §A49 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 131, §3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 331, §28 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 147, §40 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 341: THE MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › 25 §2809. Report to Legislature

§2809. Report to Legislature
The board shall report annually to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters on the implementation and effectiveness of this chapter. The purpose of the report is to provide the Legislature annual information on the law governing law enforcement training in order to ensure that appropriate and timely training is accomplished. The report must include the following:   [PL 2013, c. 147, §44 (AMD).]
1.  Availability of training.
An evaluation of the availability of preservice, basic and in-service training throughout the State. The evaluation must cover whether any municipalities operated without adequate law enforcement officers with the power to make arrests because training was not available in a timely manner;
[PL 1989, c. 521, §§14, 17 (NEW).]
2.  In-service training requirements.
An explanation of in-service training requirements for law enforcement and corrections officers, including any changes in the requirements and a discussion of the adequacy of the requirements;
[PL 1989, c. 521, §§14, 17 (NEW).]
3.  In-service training courses.
An evaluation of available board-approved in-service training courses for law enforcement and corrections officers and the participation level in each;
[PL 1989, c. 521, §§14, 17 (NEW).]
4.  Training for exempt law enforcement officers.
An explanation and evaluation of the training provided by the state agencies for their law enforcement officers who are exempt from the requirements of this chapter under section 2801‑B; and
[PL 1989, c. 521, §§14, 17 (NEW).]
5.  Other information.
Any other information the Legislature may request or the board determines is appropriate.
[PL 1989, c. 521, §§14, 17 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 521, §§14,17 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, §C7 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 147, §44 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2901. Department; commissioner

§2901. Department; commissioner
There is created and established the Department of Public Safety to coordinate and efficiently manage the law enforcement and public safety responsibilities of the State, to consist of the Commissioner of Public Safety, in this chapter called "commissioner," who is appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and the following: the Bureau of State Police, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, the Bureau of Highway Safety, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Maine Emergency Medical Services, the Bureau of Capitol Police, the Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications and the Gambling Control Unit.   [RR 2011, c. 2, §31 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 496, §§1,3 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 592, §14 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 136, §4 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 788, §113 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 579, §10 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §268 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 78, §162 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 98, §3 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 251, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 411, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §A103 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 648, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §B6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 841, §4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 349, §54 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 657, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §114 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 451, §T4 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 633, §13 (AMD). RR 2011, c. 2, §31 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2901-A. Duties of commissioner

§2901-A. Duties of commissioner
The commissioner is the chief executive officer of the Department of Public Safety and shall coordinate and supervise the activities and programs of the bureaus and agency that are part of the department; undertake comprehensive planning and analysis with respect to the functions and responsibilities of the department; develop and implement, whenever necessary, procedures and practices to promote economy and coordination within the department; and actively seek cooperation between the department and all other law enforcement officers and agencies in the State. From time to time, the commissioner shall recommend to the Governor and Legislature such changes in the laws relating to the organization, functions, services or procedures of the agency and bureaus of the department as the commissioner considers desirable. The commissioner shall prepare a budget for the department.   [PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 579, §11 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2903. Temporary enforcement powers

§2903. Temporary enforcement powers
The Commissioner of Public Safety, at the commissioner's discretion, is authorized to grant statewide power of enforcement of the criminal laws of the State to county and municipal law enforcement officers, as defined in section 2801‑A, subsection 5, assigned to the Department of Public Safety for the duration of that assignment, according to procedures established for that purpose. That power may be granted only to county and municipal law enforcement officers who have completed a basic training course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy or for whom the basic training course has been waived by the board of trustees of the academy because of equivalent training, as provided in section 2804‑C, subsection 1 or 5.   [PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 37 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2904. Security at capitol area and other state-controlled locations

§2904. Security at capitol area and other state-controlled locations
1.  Commissioner of Public Safety.
Except as provided in subsection 2, the Commissioner of Public Safety is authorized and empowered to adopt rules, including a schedule of parking violation fees, subject to the approval of the Governor, governing the security regarding use and occupancy of all parks, grounds, buildings and appurtenances maintained by the State at the capitol area or other state-controlled locations in Augusta. Prior to adoption of new or amended rules, the commissioner shall provide notice of rulemaking to the Legislative Council. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as described in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Officials of governmental units.
The officials of the governmental units listed in paragraphs A to E are authorized and empowered to adopt rules governing the access, use and occupancy of buildings or parts of buildings and of other public property that are under their respective supervisions. Rules adopted by the Legislative Council may include provisions governing security at legislative offices. Prior to adopting any such rule, the official shall consult with the Commissioner of Public Safety; the commissioner must be given an opportunity to review the rule and to comment upon its content and enforcement. These rules become effective upon deposit of a copy with the Secretary of State, who shall forward a copy attested under the Great Seal of the State to the District Court for Southern Kennebec. These rules are suspended to the extent necessary at any time when the Commissioner of Public Safety determines that an emergency exists within the facilities to which they apply, except that the commissioner may not suspend the rules governing the legislative offices without the consent of the Legislative Council. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall enforce rules adopted pursuant to this subsection, consistent with available resources and funding.
The governmental officials authorized and empowered by this subsection are:
A. The Legislative Council, for all legislative offices, including the Law and Legislative Reference Library, as established by Title 3, section 162;   [PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. KK, §5 (AMD).]
B.   [PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. KK, §5 (RP).]
C. The State Librarian, for the State Library;   [PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW).]
D. The Director of the State Museum, for the State Museum; and   [PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW).]
E. The State Archivist, for the State Archives.   [PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. KK, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 416, §1 (AMD). RR 1991, c. 2, §98 (COR). PL 1993, c. 361, §E1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 472, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 559, §KK5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2905. Definitions

§2905. Definitions
The words "public way" or "public ways," when used in this chapter, or regulations issued thereunder, shall be held to mean all roads and driveways on lands maintained for the State Government at the capital area or other state controlled locations in Augusta.   [PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW).]
The words "parking area" or "parking areas," when used in this chapter, or regulations issued thereunder, shall be held to mean all lands maintained by the State at the capitol area or other state controlled locations in Augusta which may be designated as parking areas by the State Director of Public Improvements or by the superintendent of the Riverview Psychiatric Center, with the approval of the Commissioner of Public Safety.   [PL 1987, c. 416, §2 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 236, §4 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 416, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 236, §4 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2906. Rules

§2906. Rules
1.  Rules.
The Commissioner of Public Safety is authorized and empowered to make and enforce rules, subject to the approval of the Governor, governing the use of public ways and parking areas maintained by the State at the capitol area or other state-controlled locations in Augusta.
[PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Fees.
The Commissioner of Public Safety may by rule establish a method by which persons charged with the violation of parking regulations may waive all court action by payment of specified fees within specified periods of time. These rules may provide that a vehicle unlawfully parked is prima facie evidence of the unlawful parking of the vehicle by the person in whose name the vehicle is registered. The specified fee for any violation must be at least $10.
[PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §13 (NEW).]
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as described in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 416, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 528, §W1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 591, §W1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 665, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §13 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2907. User fees

§2907. User fees
The Commissioner of Public Safety shall establish and charge user fees for any or all parking facilities within the legally designated capitol complex, if considered feasible and with the approval of the Governor.   [PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW).]
All user fees shall be credited to the General Fund.   [PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2908. Police officers; powers and duties; cooperation

§2908. Police officers; powers and duties; cooperation
1.  Appointment of police officers.
The Commissioner of Public Safety may appoint and employ police officers, subject to the Civil Service Law. The specific duties and powers of police officers appointed and employed are to patrol the public ways and parking areas, to provide security for all parks, grounds, buildings and appurtenances maintained by the State in the capitol area and other state-controlled locations designated by the commissioner and to enforce any rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The commissioner may expand the duties and powers of police officers in the capitol area, other state-controlled locations and public ways designated by the commissioner beyond the duties and powers enumerated in this section to investigate, prosecute, serve process on and arrest violators of any law of this State. Police officers may issue summons in the course of their duty to enforce this section. The commissioner may grant statewide power of enforcement of any law of this State to police officers described in this subsection. That power may be granted only to police officers who have completed a basic training course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy or for whom the basic training course has been waived by the board of trustees of the academy because of equivalent training, as provided in section 2804‑C, subsection 1 or 5. The commissioner shall provide forms and standard operating procedures to police officers to carry out their functions under this section.
[PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §14 (NEW).]
2.  Cooperation of other law enforcement agencies.
The State Police, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, constables and municipal police officers shall, as much as possible, cooperate with the police officers appointed and employed under this section in the enforcement of rules adopted pursuant to this chapter and any law of this State.
[PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §B114 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 416, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 857, §59 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. E, §14 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2909. Jurisdiction

§2909. Jurisdiction
The District Court for Southern Kennebec shall have jurisdiction in all proceedings brought under sections 2904 to 2907, which court shall take judicial notice of all rules adopted pursuant to sections 2904 to 2907. In any prosecution for violation of any rule, the complaint may allege the offense as in prosecutions under a general statute and need not recite the rule.   [PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2910. Fine

§2910. Fine
Any person found guilty of violating any rule made pursuant to sections 2904 to 2907 shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of not less than $50 for each offense.   [PL 1991, c. 665, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 138, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 416, §5 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 665, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2911. Division of Special Investigations (REPEALED)

§2911. Division of Special Investigations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 561, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 316, §J (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2912. Board of Directors (REPEALED)

§2912. Board of Directors
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 561, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 316, §J (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2913. Special security assistance

§2913. Special security assistance
The commissioner may charge state agencies for security services provided at other state controlled locations pursuant to section 2908 if the security services are mutually agreed upon and confirmed by written contract between the commissioner and each state agency requesting security service. Revenues received under this section must be deposited in a nonlapsing fund and allocated by the Legislature for the purpose of providing the special security assistance.   [PL 1993, c. 508, Pt. K, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 508, §K1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2914. Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education Fund

§2914. Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education Fund
1.  Fund established.
The Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund. The commissioner may use this fund only to support the activities of officers in the drug and alcohol resistance education program in the Department of Public Safety.
[PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Revenue sources.
The commissioner may accept court mandated and private contributions intended to be used for the purposes of the fund.
[PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Budget.
The commissioner shall submit a budget for each biennium pursuant to Title 5, sections 1663 and 1666.
[PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 707, §L1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2915. Uniform forensic examination kit for evidence collection in alleged cases of sexual assault

§2915. Uniform forensic examination kit for evidence collection in alleged cases of sexual assault
1.  Development of uniform forensic examination kit.
The Department of Public Safety shall determine by rule what constitutes a uniform standardized forensic examination kit for evidence collection in alleged cases of sexual assault. The rules must define the contents of the kit, instructions for administering the kit and a checklist that examiners must follow and enclose in the completed kit.
[PL 2017, c. 156, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Use of uniform forensic examination kit.
A licensed hospital or licensed health care practitioner that conducts physical examinations of alleged victims of sexual assault shall use the uniform standardized forensic examination kit developed by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to subsection 1. A health care practitioner who conducts physical examinations of alleged victims of sexual assault must be trained in the proper evidence collection procedures for conducting a forensic examination.
Evidence collection results may not be excluded as evidence in any proceeding before any court of this State as a result of the examiner's failure to use the standardized evidence collection kit or as a result of the examiner's failure to be trained in the proper procedures for the collection of evidence required by this subsection.
[PL 2017, c. 156, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Furnishing of uniform forensic examination kit.
The Department of Public Safety shall furnish the uniform forensic examination kits to licensed hospitals and licensed health care practitioners that perform forensic examinations of alleged victims of sexual assault.
[PL 2017, c. 156, §3 (AMD).]
3-A.  "Sexual assault" defined.
For the purposes of this section, "sexual assault" means any crime enumerated in Title 17‑A, chapter 11.
[PL 2017, c. 156, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Rules.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2017, c. 156, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 719, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 719, §11 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 156, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2916. Flags for public servants

§2916. Flags for public servants
The commissioner shall provide a gravesite flag holder and flag for placement during the period of time designated by a national law enforcement organization for honoring law enforcement officers at the gravesite of each public servant listed on the law enforcement memorial located at the State Capitol complex memorial site in accordance with this section.   [PL 2001, c. 309, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Fund established.
The Flags for Public Servants Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund. The commissioner may use this fund only to support the costs of providing flag holders and flags for public servants listed on the law enforcement memorial at the State Capitol complex memorial site. Revenue deposited in the fund pursuant to subsection 2 must be the sole source of funding for the costs of providing flags and flag holders.
[PL 2001, c. 309, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Revenue sources.
The commissioner may accept court-mandated and private contributions intended to be used for the purposes of the fund. Any revenues accepted under this subsection must be deposited in the fund and used only for the purposes described in this section.
[PL 2001, c. 309, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Budget.
The commissioner shall submit a budget for the fund for each biennium pursuant to Title 5, sections 1663 and 1666.
[PL 2001, c. 309, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Gravesite flag holder and flag.
The gravesite flag holder must include a State of Maine symbol and the words "Law Enforcement Officer Killed in the Line of Duty" and a Maine flag. The state flag must be 12 inches by 18 inches in size.
[PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. C, §15 (AMD).]
5.  Placement responsibility.
The commissioner shall provide to each law enforcement agency the appropriate number of gravesite flag holders and flags for that agency to place on the gravesites of the agency's officers listed on the law enforcement memorial located at the State Capitol complex memorial site if the gravesites can be reasonably found. If an agency can not carry out the responsibilities of this subsection, then the commissioner shall designate the Bureau of State Police to place the flag holder and flag at the gravesite.
[PL 2001, c. 309, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Exceptions.
A gravesite flag holder and flag may not be placed on the gravesite of an officer listed on the law enforcement memorial at the State Capitol complex memorial site if the family of the officer objects or the placement is prohibited by cemetery rules.
[PL 2001, c. 309, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 309, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 667, §C15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2917. Contact person program

§2917. Contact person program
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Contact person program" or "program" means the program developed and operated pursuant to this section.   [PL 2019, c. 442, §1 (NEW).]
B. Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in section 3701, subsection 3.   [PL 2019, c. 442, §1 (NEW).]
C. "Participating person" means a person:
(1) Who voluntarily provides to a law enforcement agency contact information for a person or persons to assist with communications; or
(2) Who has a legal guardian under Title 18‑C, section 5‑301 or 5‑701 and for whom the legal guardian provides to a law enforcement agency contact information to assist with communications.   [PL 2019, c. 442, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 442, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Contact person program.
The Department of Public Safety shall develop and implement a contact person program to assist a law enforcement officer with communications with a participating person during an encounter between the participating person and the law enforcement officer. The program must provide the law enforcement officer with access to contact information for a person that is voluntarily submitted by a participating person or the legal guardian of a participating person. The program must interface with the State's telecommunications and radio message switching system.
[PL 2019, c. 442, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Standards of procedure.
The program must include standards of procedure for law enforcement agencies consistent with policies adopted by the Department of Public Safety. The standards must address processing the application of a participating person or that person's legal guardian, determining the validity of identity and legal guardianship information, entering contact information into the State's telecommunications and radio message switching system, procedures for a participating person or that person's legal guardian to withdraw from the program and procedures for a law enforcement officer to access contact information.
[PL 2019, c. 442, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 442, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 351: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 25 §2918. Vehicle emissions goals

§2918. Vehicle emissions goals
The Department of Public Safety in acquiring and managing light-duty motor vehicles shall do so in accordance with Title 5, section 1830, subsection 12.   [PL 2021, c. 693, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 693, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 352: EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION › 25 §2922. E-9-1-1 capability (REPEALED)

§2922. E-9-1-1 capability
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 840, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 566, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 352: EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION › 25 §2923. Requirements of municipalities (REPEALED)

§2923. Requirements of municipalities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 840, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 232, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 566, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 352: EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION › 25 §2923-A. Requirements of municipalities

§2923-A. Requirements of municipalities
Each municipality that does not have a public safety answering point shall contract with an entity that does have a public safety answering point, which may be the department, for receiving 9-1-1 calls and, as appropriate, directly dispatching emergency services or, through transfer routing or relay routing, passing 9-1-1 calls to public or private safety agencies that dispatch emergency services. If a municipality without a public safety answering point does not enter into such an agreement, the department shall serve as the public safety answering point for that municipality and the municipality shall pay the department for the provision of those services. Fees received by the department pursuant to this section must be deposited in the Consolidated Emergency Communications Fund established in section 1534. If a fee assessed to a municipality for services provided pursuant to an agreement under this section or by the department is based in whole or in part on population, the population of the municipality may not include persons held at a correctional facility, as defined in Title 34‑A, section 1001, subsection 6, within the municipality.   [PL 2011, c. 505, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 622, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 505, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 352: EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION › 25 §2923-B. Notice of service discontinuation

§2923-B. Notice of service discontinuation
1.  Notice.
A public safety answering point shall provide notice to the bureau prior to discontinuing service to a municipality. A public safety answering point may not provide the notice under this subsection less than one year prior to the date that the public safety answering point discontinues service, unless the bureau finds reasonable grounds to authorize a shorter period of time for the notification. If appropriate, the bureau shall notify the department of the notice of discontinuing service received by the bureau from a public safety answering point.
[PL 2023, c. 186, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Penalty.
A public safety answering point that violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $50 may be adjudged for each day that the notice provided prior to the discontinuance of service to the municipality by the public safety answering point is less than one year. The maximum fine under this subsection is $18,250.
[PL 2023, c. 186, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 186, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 352: EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION › 25 §2924. Establishment of E-9-1-1 system (REPEALED)

§2924. Establishment of E-9-1-1 system
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 840, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 566, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 352: EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION › 25 §2928. Confidential information (REPEALED)

§2928. Confidential information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 566, §9 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 672, §5 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 291, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 352: EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION › 25 §2930. Immunity

§2930. Immunity
1.  Governmental entity.
Subject to all the limitations and exceptions provided under the Maine Tort Claims Act, Title 14, chapter 741, a government entity is immune from tort liability for property damages, bodily injury or death resulting from acts or omissions occurring in developing, establishing, implementing, maintaining or operating the E-9-1-1 system.
[PL 1997, c. 291, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Telecommunications providers.
A telecommunications provider assisting in the implementation and operation of the statewide E-9-1-1 system, including, but not limited to, the development, establishment and maintenance of the E-9-1-1 system, is subject to tort liability:
A. For property damages, bodily injury or death resulting from any defect in the E-9-1-1 system or inadequacy in the provision of E-9-1-1 service caused by the telecommunications provider's negligent acts or omissions in developing, establishing, implementing, maintaining or operating the E-9-1-1 system, up to a maximum amount for any and all claims arising out of a single occurrence not to exceed $300,000 or the dollar amount that appears in Title 14, section 8105, subsection 1, whichever is greater; and   [PL 1999, c. 209, §1 (NEW).]
B. For property damages, bodily injury or death resulting from any defect in the E-9-1-1 system or inadequacy in the provision of E-9-1-1 service caused by the telecommunications provider's intentional, willful or reckless acts or omissions in developing, establishing, implementing, maintaining or operating the E-9-1-1 system, without limitation on the amount.   [PL 1999, c. 209, §1 (NEW).]
For purposes of this subsection, the term "telecommunications provider" means a local exchange carrier, a commercial mobile service provider, as defined in 47 United States Code, Section 332(d), or an interconnected voice over Internet protocol service provider; an employee of a local exchange carrier, commercial mobile service provider or interconnected voice over Internet protocol service provider acting within the scope of the employee's employment; or an agent of a local exchange carrier, commercial mobile service provider or interconnected voice over Internet protocol service provider acting within the scope of the agent's agency.
For purposes of this subsection, the term "E-9-1-1 system" includes, but is not limited to, the networks, databases and call processing services necessary to provide enhanced 9-1-1 services or enhanced 9-1-1 access-only services in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.
[PL 2007, c. 504, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 291, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 209, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 68, §10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 504, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 352: EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION › 25 §2931. Misuse of E-9-1-1 system

§2931. Misuse of E-9-1-1 system
1.  Prohibited use.
A person is guilty of misuse of the E-9-1-1 system if without reasonable cause the person, after having been forbidden to do so by a public safety answering point manager or administrator or a law enforcement officer:
A. Makes repeated 9-1-1 calls to make nonemergency reports or inquiries;   [PL 2019, c. 339, §9 (AMD).]
B. Causes 9-1-1 calls to be made using an alarm or other alerting device that automatically contacts 9-1-1 and transmits a prerecorded signal or message; or   [PL 2019, c. 339, §9 (AMD).]
C. Violates paragraph B after having previously violated paragraph B.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2019, c. 339, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §9 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2-A.  Penalty.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. Violation of subsection 1, paragraph A or C is a Class E crime. Violation of subsection 1, paragraph A or C is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
B. Violation of subsection 1, paragraph B is a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 291, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 80, §1 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §§N7-10 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 339, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 352: EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION › 25 §2932. Designated emergency telephone number

§2932. Designated emergency telephone number
1.  Designated emergency telephone number.
The primary telephone number to be used in a telephone exchange to request emergency services following the activation of E-9-1-1 services for that exchange, including the number for telecommunications devices for communication for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, is 9-1-1. A person may not advertise or promote for emergency response services any telephone number other than 9-1-1.
[PL 2021, c. 348, §38 (AMD).]
2.  Publishing of 9-1-1.
A publisher of a directory of Maine telephone numbers for use by telephone subscribers in Maine must include in a conspicuous portion of the directory:
A. [PL 2015, c. 62, §2 (RP).]
B. The telephone number 9-1-1 as the primary telephone number to request emergency services. The number "9-1-1" must be accompanied by words indicating it is accessible by teletypewriter device, or TTY, such as "TTY/Voice."   [PL 2015, c. 62, §2 (AMD).]
[PL 2015, c. 62, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Commercial use of the number 9-1-1.
The number 9-1-1 may not be used for commercial purposes in a manner that is deceptive or likely to produce confusion with respect to its use as the primary emergency telephone number to request emergency services.
[PL 1999, c. 651, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Display of 9-1-1.
When displayed on signs and in other formats designed to advertise the number and its use to the public printed after the effective date of this subsection or on emergency vehicles, 9-1-1 must be:
A. Printed in plain block numerals with a dash between the numerals;   [PL 1999, c. 651, §3 (NEW).]
B. Accompanied by the word "emergency"; and   [PL 1999, c. 651, §3 (NEW).]
C. Except in the case of emergency vehicles, accompanied by words indicating accessibility by teletypewriter device, such as "TTY/Voice."   [PL 1999, c. 651, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 651, §3 (NEW).]
5.  Penalty.
A violation of subsection 1 or 3 is a civil offense for which a forfeiture of up to $500 may be adjudged. A forfeiture may not be imposed under this subsection unless the person alleged to have violated subsection 1 received notification from the bureau director that the person’s promotion or advertisement of a number other than 9-1-1 for emergency response services is, in the opinion of the bureau director, a violation of subsection 1 or the person alleged to have violated subsection 3 received notification from the bureau director that the person's commercial use of the number 9-1-1 is, in the opinion of the bureau director, a violation of subsection 3. A person alleged to have violated either subsection 1 or 3 must be provided an opportunity to respond to a notification of violation prior to the filing of an action pursuant to this subsection.
[PL 2015, c. 62, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 651, §3 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 62, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 348, §38 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 352: EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION › 25 §2933. Local exchange carrier participation

§2933. Local exchange carrier participation
1.  Implementation of E-9-1-1 by local exchange carrier.
Each local exchange carrier offering service over the public switched network, in accordance with rules and procedures adopted by the bureau, shall implement the E-9-1-1 system and provide the universal emergency telephone number 9-1-1 for use by the public in seeking emergency services assistance through the E-9-1-1 system.
[PL 2001, c. 53, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Required information for E-9-1-1 database.
Each local exchange carrier shall provide to the bureau or its designee the automatic number identification, automatic location identification and any other information required to establish and maintain the E-9-1-1 database and service in accordance with the rules adopted by the bureau.
[PL 2001, c. 53, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Coordination of E-9-1-1 service; coordinator.
Each local exchange carrier and cellular or wireless telecommunications service provider within the State shall coordinate all implementation, operation and maintenance directly relating to E-9-1-1 through the bureau and shall designate a primary contact person, who may delegate the authority to one or more other persons, to coordinate with and provide all relevant information to the bureau to carry out the purposes of the chapter.
[PL 2001, c. 53, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Penalties.
On petition by the bureau, the Public Utilities Commission, in an adjudicatory proceeding, may impose the following administrative penalties for a violation by a local exchange carrier of subsection 1 or 2 or any rules adopted by the bureau implementing subsection 1 or 2:
A. An administrative penalty of up to $1,000 for each day of the violation; and   [PL 2001, c. 53, §2 (NEW).]
B. In extraordinary cases, as determined by the Public Utilities Commission, revocation of the commission's authorization of the local exchange carrier's authority to provide local exchange service in this State.   [PL 2001, c. 53, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 505, §5 (AMD).]
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 505, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 53, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 667, §C16 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 505, §§5,6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Part 8: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY › Chapter 352: EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION › 25 §2934. Multiline telephone systems

§2934. Multiline telephone systems
1.  Requirements.
The bureau may by rule establish requirements for locating 9-1-1 calls, and initiating emergency responses to such calls, made from within multiline telephone systems, including network-based or premises-based systems and voice over Internet protocol systems, whether owned or leased by a public or private entity, such as private branch exchanges or Centrex systems. Rules adopted pursuant to this section:
A. May not require any local unit of government to expand or modify its activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local revenues;   [PL 2003, c. 478, §1 (NEW).]
B. Apply only to multiline telephone systems installed, introduced, established or replaced after the effective date of the rules;   [PL 2003, c. 478, §1 (NEW).]
C. Must provide for appropriate standards, exemptions and waivers that balance the benefits of improved methods of locating 9-1-1 calls, and initiating emergency responses to such calls, made from within multiline telephone systems and the cost of achieving those improvements. The rules must allow, in appropriate circumstances, for methods that do not utilize automatic location identification and automatic number identification standards used in processing 9-1-1 calls; and   [PL 2019, c. 339, §10 (AMD).]
D. May establish appropriate technical, procedural or any other standards relating to multiline telephone systems, telecommunications carrier interconnectivity, databases, dialing instructions, signaling or other matters necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.   [PL 2003, c. 478, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 339, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Rules.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. The bureau may not provisionally adopt any rule under this section that has not been approved by the Public Utilities Commission.
[PL 2003, c. 478, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 478, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 48, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 339, §10 (AMD).