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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 69-B: REGULATIONS OF THE SALE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES › 32 §4699. Prohibited acts

§4699. Prohibited acts
It shall be unlawful for any seller:   [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]
1.  Noncompliance.
To fail to comply with any provision of this chapter, including, but not limited to:
A. Failure to register pursuant to sections 4696 and 4697;   [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]
B. Failure to provide all purchasers with the disclosure statement required by section 4692;   [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]
C. Failure to secure a bond or an escrow account as required by section 4695; and   [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]
D. Failure to return funds after a contract is avoided pursuant to section 4698;   [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]
2.  Misrepresentation of sales, income and profits.
To make any representation concerning estimated, projected or actual sales, income and gross or net profits unless, at the time the representation is made, the representation is relevant to the geographic market in which the business opportunity is to be located, a reasonable basis exists for the representations, the seller has in its possession material which constitutes a reasonable basis for the representation and the seller makes that material available to any prospective purchaser or the State upon their request;
[PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]
3.  Use of trademark.
To use the trademark, service mark, trade name, logotype, advertising or other commercial symbol of any business which does not either control the ownership interest in the seller or accept responsibility for all misrepresentations made by the seller in regard to the business opportunity, unless the seller notifies all prospective purchasers, in writing, that the owner of the commercial symbol is not involved in the sales of the business opportunities; and
[PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]
4.  Misleading representations.
To make any false, misleading or deceptive representations concerning the business opportunity.
[PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 69-B: REGULATIONS OF THE SALE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES › 32 §4699-A. Investigatory powers of Securities Administrator

§4699-A. Investigatory powers of Securities Administrator
1.  Investigations.
The Securities Administrator may conduct investigations, within or outside the State, as the Securities Administrator finds necessary or appropriate to:
A. Determine whether a person has violated, or is about to violate, a provision of this chapter or a rule or order of the Securities Administrator; or   [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]
B. Aid in enforcement of this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Publication.
The Securities Administrator may publish information concerning a violation of this chapter or a rule or order of the Securities Administrator.
[PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Power of Securities Administrator.
For purposes of an investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the Securities Administrator or the Securities Administrator's designee may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel the attendance of witnesses, take evidence and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records that the Securities Administrator or designee considers relevant or material to the investigation or proceeding.
[PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Court order.
If a person does not give testimony or produce the documents required by the Securities Administrator or the Securities Administrator's designee pursuant to an administrative subpoena, the Securities Administrator or designee may apply for a court order compelling compliance with the subpoena or the giving of the required testimony. The request for order of compliance may be addressed to either:
A. The Superior Court located in Kennebec County or the Superior Court where service may be obtained on a person refusing to testify or produce the documents required by the Securities Administrator, if the person is within the State; or   [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]
B. The appropriate court of the state having jurisdiction over the person refusing to testify or produce the documents required by the Securities Administrator, if the person is outside the State.   [PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 224, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 69-B: REGULATIONS OF THE SALE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES › 32 §4700-A. Service of process

§4700-A. Service of process
The Securities Administrator shall be an agent of each seller who sells, offers for sale, advertises or promotes business opportunities in this State for service of any process, notice or demand required or permitted by law to be served and this service shall be binding upon the seller. Service of any such process, notice or demand shall be made as provided for service upon the Secretary of State under the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(d)(8).   [PL 1989, c. 542, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 597, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 542, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 69-B: REGULATIONS OF THE SALE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES › 32 §4700-B. Disposal of fees

§4700-B. Disposal of fees
All fees received under this chapter shall be paid to the Treasurer of State to be used for carrying out this chapter. Any balance of these fees shall not lapse, but shall be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal years.   [PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 571 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 69-C: MAINE WATER WELL COMMISSION › 32 §4700-F. Exclusions

§4700-F. Exclusions
1.  Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter apply to all water wells constructed in the State after January 1, 1994. The provisions of this chapter relating to geothermal heat exchange well construction, geothermal heat exchange well pump installation and licensing requirements for geothermal heat exchange well drillers and geothermal heat exchange well pump installers apply after final adoption of initial rules pursuant to section 4700‑I, subsection 2‑A.
A. [PL 1993, c. 25, §6 (RP).]
B. [PL 1993, c. 25, §6 (RP).]
C. [PL 1993, c. 25, §6 (RP).]
D. [PL 1993, c. 25, §6 (RP).]
[PL 2009, c. 153, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 455, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 25, §6 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 153, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 69-C: MAINE WATER WELL COMMISSION › 32 §4700-J. Licensure; well drillers and pump installers

§4700-J. Licensure; well drillers and pump installers
Effective January 1, 1994, a person may not engage in the business of constructing water wells within the State or engage in the installation, replacement or repair of a pump in a water well unless licensed with the commission. After final adoption of initial rules pursuant to section 4700‑I, subsection 2‑A, a person may not engage in the business of constructing geothermal heat exchange wells or engage in the installation, replacement or repair of a pump in a geothermal heat exchange well unless licensed with the commission. An applicant for licensure must complete an application form supplied by the commission, successfully complete any examination required by this chapter and pay an annual license fee established by the commission. The person so licensed shall display on each side of the drilling rig or the pump installer vehicle a seal issued by the commission indicating that person's license number and the current year of licensure. A person licensed under chapter 49 as a master plumber is not required to be licensed with the commission to perform the work of a pump installer.   [PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §45 (AMD).]
1.  Contractor.
[PL 1993, c. 25, §12 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 455, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 25, §12 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 209, §B11 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 153, §21 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §45 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 69-C: MAINE WATER WELL COMMISSION › 32 §4700-K. Compliance with other laws and rules

§4700-K. Compliance with other laws and rules
Notwithstanding this chapter, all water wells and geothermal heat exchange wells must be constructed and maintained in accordance with all other laws and rules in effect, including for water wells the water well information laws, Title 12, section 550‑B.   [PL 2009, c. 153, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 455, §B1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 153, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 69-C: MAINE WATER WELL COMMISSION › 32 §4700-L. Penalties

§4700-L. Penalties
1.  Fine.
A person, company, firm, partnership or corporation who installs, alters, repairs or replaces a water well, geothermal heat exchange well or pump system without being licensed as provided in this chapter or in violation of the code of performance adopted by the commission pursuant to section 4700‑H, subsection 5, except for an apprentice well driller or an apprentice pump installer as set forth in this chapter, or a person, firm, partnership or corporation who procures a license as provided in this chapter wrongfully or by fraud commits a civil violation punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §115 (COR).]
2.  Injunction.
The State may bring action in Superior Court to enjoin any person, firm, partnership or corporation from violating this chapter, regardless of whether proceedings have been or may be instituted in the District Court or whether civil proceedings have been or may be instituted.
[PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
3.  Exclusion.
This chapter does not prevent a person from making water well, geothermal heat exchange well or pump system installations, alterations, repairs or replacements in a single-family residence occupied by that person or to be occupied by that person as a bona fide personal abode as long as the installation, alteration, repair or replacement conforms to the standards set forth in this chapter and any rules adopted by the commission or the department.
[PL 2009, c. 153, §24 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 455, §B1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 209, §B12 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 153, §§23, 24 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §115 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 69-C: MAINE WATER WELL COMMISSION › 32 §4700-M. Reciprocity

§4700-M. Reciprocity
The commission may issue a license without examination, in a comparable classification, to any person who holds a registration or license in any state, territory or possession of the United States or any country, if the commission determines that the requirements for registration or licensure of well drillers, geothermal heat exchange well drillers, geothermal heat exchange well pump installers or pump installers under which the person's registration or license was issued do not conflict with this chapter or the code of performance adopted by the commission under this chapter.   [PL 2009, c. 153, §25 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 25, §13 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 209, §B13 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 153, §25 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 69-C: MAINE WATER WELL COMMISSION › 32 §4700-N. Well information

§4700-N. Well information
The commission shall adopt rules directing that, upon constructing, enlarging or deepening a drinking water well, the well contractor who constructed, enlarged or deepened the well shall record information in a permanent manner, including, but not limited to, the name of the contractor, the date the well was constructed, enlarged or deepened, the depth of the well and the well yield rate in gallons per minute. The rules must direct that the required information be maintained in the event that another contractor performs additional work on the well or a pump system that causes the original record of information to be altered or removed. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 126, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 126, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71: VETERINARIANS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §4701. Penalty for failure to comply with chapter (REPEALED)

§4701. Penalty for failure to comply with chapter
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71: VETERINARIANS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §4702. Revocation of license or registration (REPEALED)

§4702. Revocation of license or registration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71: VETERINARIANS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF EXAMINERS › 32 §4751. Board of veterinary examiners; appointment; vacancies; compensation; expenses; removals (REPEALED)

§4751. Board of veterinary examiners; appointment; vacancies; compensation; expenses; removals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71: VETERINARIANS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF EXAMINERS › 32 §4752. Organization and officers; treasurer; expenses; annual report (REPEALED)

§4752. Organization and officers; treasurer; expenses; annual report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 95, §3 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 477, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71: VETERINARIANS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF EXAMINERS › 32 §4753. Meetings; examination; fees; temporary permit (REPEALED)

§4753. Meetings; examination; fees; temporary permit
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 306 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 477, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71: VETERINARIANS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF EXAMINERS › 32 §4754. Records kept by board (REPEALED)

§4754. Records kept by board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71: VETERINARIANS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §4801. No unlicensed persons to practice; exceptions (REPEALED)

§4801. No unlicensed persons to practice; exceptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71: VETERINARIANS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §4802. Certificate issued; annual registration card and fee; failure to renew (REPEALED)

§4802. Certificate issued; annual registration card and fee; failure to renew
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71: VETERINARIANS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §4803. Certificates to veterinarians licensed in other states; fee (REPEALED)

§4803. Certificates to veterinarians licensed in other states; fee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4851. Legislative findings

§4851. Legislative findings
The Legislature finds and declares that the public health, safety and welfare of the State of Maine requires the exercise of the police powers of this State to safeguard the people of Maine by ensuring the delivery of competent veterinary medical care and further that the right to practice veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred by legislative grant to persons possessed of personal and professional qualifications specified in this chapter.   [PL 2015, c. 209, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 209, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4852. Short Title

§4852. Short Title
This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Maine Veterinary Practice Act."   [PL 1997, c. 246, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 246, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4854. State Board of Veterinary Medicine

§4854. State Board of Veterinary Medicine
The State Board of Veterinary Medicine, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 42, within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, consists of 6 members, appointed by the Governor, 5 of whom must be licensed veterinarians who are residents of this State and graduates of a veterinary school and who have been licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State for the 5 years preceding their appointment and one public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A. Members are appointed for 5-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. A person may not serve on the board who is, or has been during the 2 years preceding appointment, a trustee or a member of the faculty or advisory board of a veterinary school.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 770, §§190,191 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §241 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 450, §29 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B144 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §A96 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 600, §A251 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 246, §7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4855. Officers (REPEALED)

§4855. Officers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §B141 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 404, §A6 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §§62,63 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 246, §8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4856. Meetings; chair

§4856. 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, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 246, §9 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4857. Removal

§4857. Removal
Members of the board may be removed by the Governor for cause, after notice and hearing.   [PL 1989, c. 450, §30 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §30 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4858. Expenses (REPEALED)

§4858. Expenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §242 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 397, §64 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4859-A. Notice and conduct of hearing (REPEALED)

§4859-A. Notice and conduct of hearing
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 623, §51A (AMD). PL 1979, c. 291, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4860. License required

§4860. License required
A person may not practice veterinary medicine in this State who is not a licensed veterinarian or the holder of a permit for the performance of relief veterinary service issued by the board. This section does not apply to:   [PL 2015, c. 209, §13 (AMD).]
1.  Federal, state or local government employee.
An employee of the federal, state or local government performing his official duties.
[PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Regular student.
A person who is a regular student in a veterinary school performing duties or actions assigned by his instructors or working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian during a school vacation period.
[PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]
3.
Person performing accepted livestock practices.
[PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Out-of-state veterinarian consulting with licensed veterinarian.
A veterinarian legally licensed in another state consulting with a licensed veterinarian in this State.
[PL 1975, c. 623, §51-B (RPR).]
5.  Owner or caretaker of an animal.
The owner or caretaker of an animal and the owner's regular employee caring for and treating the animal belonging to such owner, except where the ownership of the animal was transferred for purposes of circumventing this chapter.
[PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]
6.  Certain faculty members.
A member of the faculty of a veterinary school performing his regular functions, or a person lecturing or giving instructions or demonstrating at a veterinary school or in connection with a continuing education course or seminar.
[PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]
7.  Person applying certain chemicals.
Any person selling or applying any pesticide or insecticide for the betterment and protection of the animal.
[PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]
8.  Person engaged in scientific research.
Any person engaging in bona fide scientific research which reasonably requires experimentation involving animals.
[PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]
9.  Person performing artificial insemination commercially.
Any person on file with the Maine Department of Agriculture performing artificial insemination.
[PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]
10.
Persons performing horseshoeing and trimming of feet.
[PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]
11.
[PL 1979, c. 291, §4 (RP).]
12.
Animal and humane shelters under the supervision of a licensed Maine veterinarian.
[PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 623, §51B (AMD). PL 1979, c. 291, §4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 48, §3 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 209, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4861-A. Application for veterinary technician license; qualifications and examination

§4861-A. Application for veterinary technician license; qualifications and examination
In order to practice as a licensed veterinary technician in this State, a person must apply for a veterinary technician license by submitting a written application, paying the license fee as set under section 4863‑A and taking an examination for a license. In order to take the examination for a license, an applicant must:   [PL 2015, c. 209, §15 (NEW).]
1.  Education completed.
Have completed a minimum of 2 years in a college program that is certified according to the standards adopted by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities or an equivalent program, as determined by the board; or
[PL 2015, c. 209, §15 (NEW).]
2.  Within 6 months of completing education.
Be within the final 6 months of professional study in a program of education for veterinary technology approved by the board or accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board.
Upon the request of the state veterinarian to the board for emergency situations as determined by the state veterinarian, a licensed veterinary technician may practice in the State for a period not to exceed 30 days without a state license.
[PL 2015, c. 209, §15 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 209, §15 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4862. Status of persons currently licensed (REPEALED)

§4862. Status of persons currently licensed
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 246, §19 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4863. License renewal

§4863. License renewal
All licenses expire annually on such date as the commissioner may designate, and may be renewed with the board by payment of the renewal fee as set under section 4863‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §7 (AMD).]
Licenses may be reinstated up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee as set under section 4863‑A in addition to the renewal fee. A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is received, together with the late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under section 4863‑A, within 2 years from the date of the expiration.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §7 (AMD).]
By rule the board may waive the payment of the renewal fee of a licensed veterinarian during the period when that veterinarian is on active duty with any branch of the Armed Services of the United States, not to exceed the longer of 3 years or the duration of a national emergency.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 291, §6 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 48, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 450, §31 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 509, §25 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 246, §20 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 251, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4863-A. Fees

§4863-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 $150 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 251, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 251, §4 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4865. Veterinary technicians (REPEALED)

§4865. Veterinary technicians
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 404, §A10 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 347, §C3 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 209, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4865-A. Revocation, suspension or discipline (REPEALED)

§4865-A. Revocation, suspension or discipline
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §132 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §642 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 291, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 404, §§A11,12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 246, §24 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B71 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 251, §§8,9 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 347, §C4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4866. Duties of licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants

§4866. Duties of licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants
A veterinary assistant may, under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or a licensed veterinary technician, perform duties of an animal health care nature excluding diagnosing, making prognoses, performing surgery or prescribing treatment.   [PL 2015, c. 209, §18 (AMD).]
A licensed veterinary technician in the State may engage in the practice of veterinary technology on the basis of written or oral instruction of a veterinarian.   [PL 2015, c. 209, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 404, §A13 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 246, §§25,26 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 209, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4867. Hearing (REPEALED)

§4867. Hearing
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §643 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4868. Appeal (REPEALED)

§4868. Appeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §644 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4869. Reinstatement

§4869. Reinstatement
A veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician whose license is revoked or suspended may, at the discretion of the board, be relicensed or reinstated at any time without an examination by majority vote of the board on written application made to the board showing cause justifying the relicensing or reinstatement.   [PL 2015, c. 209, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 404, §A13 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 209, §19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4870. Enforcement

§4870. Enforcement
Any person who practices veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or permit for the performance of relief veterinary service is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C. A person engaged in the practice of veterinary technology without a valid license is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.   [PL 2015, c. 209, §20 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 48, §7 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 404, §A14 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §10 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 209, §20 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4871. Duties of the board (REPEALED)

§4871. Duties of the board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 246, §27 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4872. Disposal of abandoned animals

§4872. Disposal of abandoned animals
Any veterinarian may dispose of any animal the veterinarian has reason to believe has been abandoned in the veterinarian's establishment if the veterinarian gives notice of the veterinarian's intention to do so to the owner at the owner's last known address by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and allows a period of 5 days to elapse after the receipt is returned before disposing of such animal; but if the owner can not be located at that address, the veterinarian shall give the notice by publication in a newspaper having a circulation in the town in which the owner was last known to reside, and shall allow a period of 10 days to elapse after the publication before disposing of the animal. The animal is considered abandoned if the owner was not located by registered mail or notice by publications and did not reply in person or by mail within the time periods outlined stating the owner's intent to claim the animal.   [PL 1997, c. 246, §28 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 291, §12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 246, §28 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4873. Severability (REPEALED)

§4873. Severability
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 477, §4 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4874. Immunity from civil liability

§4874. Immunity from civil liability
Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of any public or private and special law, any person who voluntarily, without the expectation of monetary or other compensation renders first aid, emergency treatment or rescue assistance to an animal who is ill, injured or in need of rescue assistance, is not liable for damages for injuries alleged to have been sustained by the animal or for damages for the death of the animal alleged to have occurred by reason of an act or omission in the rendering of the first aid, emergency treatment or rescue assistance, unless it is established that the injuries or the death were caused willfully, wantonly or recklessly or by gross negligence on the part of the person.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 291, §13 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4875. Notice of services

§4875. Notice of services
A person engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine who maintains a facility where veterinary medicine is practiced and animals are kept overnight shall provide a written notice regarding the after-hours staffing policies for the facility to any person who is responsible for an animal and who is releasing that animal to the facility. The notice must include the staffing levels and approximate times that a staff member is present during the hours that the facility is not regularly open to the public. The person responsible for releasing the animal to the facility shall sign and date the notice to acknowledge receipt of the notice. A copy of the signed notice must be kept in the animal's patient file.   [PL 2001, c. 62, §1 (NEW).]
A person engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine who fails to comply with this section is subject to discipline by the board.   [PL 2001, c. 62, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 62, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4876. Prescriptions of other veterinarians

§4876. Prescriptions of other veterinarians
A licensed veterinarian may sell and dispense the written prescription of another licensed veterinarian with respect to any prescription or administration of a drug, medicine or nutritional substance on, for or to any animal in accordance with this chapter.   [PL 2011, c. 30, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 30, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4877. Veterinarian-client-patient relationship required; Good Samaritan exception

§4877. Veterinarian-client-patient relationship required; Good Samaritan exception
In order to practice veterinary medicine, a veterinarian must be engaged in a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. A veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists when a veterinarian:   [PL 2015, c. 209, §21 (NEW).]
1.  Engaged by client.
Has been engaged by the client;
[PL 2015, c. 209, §21 (NEW).]
2.  Assumed responsibility.
Has assumed responsibility for making medical judgments regarding the health of the patient;
[PL 2015, c. 209, §21 (NEW).]
3.  Knowledge of patient.
Has sufficient knowledge of the patient to initiate a preliminary diagnosis of the medical condition of the patient and has personal knowledge of the keeping and care of the patient as a result of:
A. A timely examination of the patient by the veterinarian; or   [PL 2015, c. 209, §21 (NEW).]
B. A medically appropriate and timely visit or visits by the veterinarian to the patient while that patient is under the care of the veterinarian's practice;   [PL 2015, c. 209, §21 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 209, §21 (NEW).]
4.  Follow-up evaluation.
Is readily available for follow-up evaluation or has arranged for veterinary emergency coverage and continuing care and treatment; and
[PL 2015, c. 209, §21 (NEW).]
5.  Records.
Maintains patient records.
[PL 2015, c. 209, §21 (NEW).]
A licensed veterinarian who in good faith engages in the practice of veterinary medicine by rendering or attempting to render emergency care to a patient when a client cannot be identified and a veterinarian-client-patient relationship is not established is not subject to any disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A based solely upon the veterinarian's inability to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship.   [PL 2015, c. 209, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 209, §21 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4878. Requirements regarding prescribing and dispensing benzodiazepine or opioid medication

§4878. Requirements regarding prescribing and dispensing benzodiazepine or opioid medication
1.  Benzodiazepine or opioid medication dispensing.
A veterinarian licensed under this chapter whose scope of practice includes dispensing a benzodiazepine or an opioid medication for an animal is subject to the requirements of the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program established under Title 22, chapter 1603.
[PL 2017, c. 360, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Electronic prescribing.
A veterinarian licensed under this chapter whose scope of practice includes prescribing a benzodiazepine or an opioid medication and who has the capability to electronically prescribe shall prescribe all benzodiazepine or opioid medication electronically by July 1, 2025 or when an electronic platform for prescribing is widely available for veterinarians if that occurs before July 1, 2025 as determined by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. A veterinarian licensed under this chapter unable to comply with the electronic prescribing requirements of this subsection may request a waiver from the Commissioner of Health and Human Services for circumstances in which exceptions are appropriate as determined by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services.
[PL 2021, c. 83, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Continuing education.
A veterinarian who prescribes a benzodiazepine or an opioid medication must successfully complete one hour of continuing education every 2 years on the administration, prescription and management of controlled substances, including benzodiazepine and opioid medications, as a condition of prescribing a benzodiazepine or an opioid medication. The board may adopt rules to implement this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2017, c. 360, §9 (AMD).]
4.  Penalties.
[PL 2017, c. 360, §9 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 488, §27 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 360, §9 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 83, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975 › 32 §4879. Telehealth services

§4879. Telehealth services
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, still images, video files, audio files, text files and other relevant data, and to transmit such information without requiring the simultaneous presence of the patient and the person licensed under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
B. "Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of a patient's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
C. "Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter or between a person licensed under this chapter and another health care provider.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
D. "Telehealth services" means health care services delivered through the use of information technology and includes synchronous encounters, asynchronous encounters, store and forward transfers and telemonitoring.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
E. "Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor a patient's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the patient's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
2.  Telehealth services permitted.
A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this section and in accordance with standards of practice.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
3.  Confidentiality.
When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
4.  Professional responsibility.
All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
5.  Rulemaking.
The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 73: GEOLOGISTS AND SOIL SCIENTISTS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §4901. Title

§4901. Title
This chapter may be cited as the "Geologists and Soil Scientists Licensing Act."   [PL 2019, c. 285, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 285, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 73: GEOLOGISTS AND SOIL SCIENTISTS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §4903. Effect of law

§4903. Effect of law
1.  Licensure required.
No person may practice or offer to practice geology or soil science in the State without a current license issued under this chapter, unless specifically exempted from the license requirement by this chapter.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Effect.
This chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other legally recognized profession.
[PL 1981, c. 501, §70 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 501, §70 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 73: GEOLOGISTS AND SOIL SCIENTISTS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §4904. Corporations, partnerships, associations and government agencies

§4904. Corporations, partnerships, associations and government agencies
This chapter does not prohibit one or more geologists or soil scientists from practicing through the medium of a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or government agency. In such partnership or corporation whose primary activity consists of geological services, or in a government agency in which geological work is done, at least one partner, officer or employee must be a licensed geologist. In such partnership or corporation whose primary activity consists of soil science services, or in a government agency in which soil science work is done, at least one partner, officer or employee must be a licensed soil scientist. In the case of an agency of State Government, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources shall classify officers and employees under the Civil Service Law in a manner that ensures that at least one licensed geologist or soil scientist works for each agency in which, as the case may be, geological or soil science work is done and that any officer or employee who is engaged in the practice of geology or soil science and who is not licensed works as a subordinate to a licensed geologist or soil scientist, as the case may be, and does not have responsible charge of work or evaluation.   [PL 2019, c. 285, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 89, §1 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 785, §B142 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 285, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 73: GEOLOGISTS AND SOIL SCIENTISTS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §4905. Application (REPEALED)

§4905. Application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 501, §71 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 73: GEOLOGISTS AND SOIL SCIENTISTS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §4906. Exemptions

§4906. Exemptions
The following persons are exempt from the license requirement imposed by this chapter:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §3 (AMD).]
1.  Nonresident practicing less than 30 days.
A person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this State, practicing or offering to practice in the profession of geologist or soil scientist when that practice does not exceed in the aggregate more than 30 days in any calendar year, as long as that the person is licensed to practice the profession in the person's own state or country in which the requirements and qualifications for obtaining a license are equivalent to those specified in this chapter;
[PL 2019, c. 285, §7 (AMD).]
2.  Nonresident becoming resident or persons practicing more than 30 days.
A person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this State, or who has recently become a resident thereof, practicing or offering to practice for more than 30 days in any calendar year in the profession of geologist or soil scientist, as long as the person submitted an application for licensure and has paid the fee required by this chapter. The exemption continues only for such time as the board requires for the consideration of the licensure application, as long as the person is legally qualified to practice that profession in the person's own state or country in which the requirements and qualifications for obtaining a license are equivalent to those specified in this chapter;
[PL 2019, c. 285, §7 (AMD).]
3.  Certain employees.
An employee, associate or subordinate of a person holding a license issued by the board or an employee of a person exempt from licensure by subsections 1 and 2 as long as the work of all such employees, associates or subordinates does not include responsible charge of work or evaluation; and
[PL 2019, c. 285, §7 (AMD).]
4.  United States Government employees.
Officers and employees of the Government of the United States while engaged within this State in the practice of the profession of geologist or soil scientist for the government.
[PL 1981, c. 501, §74 (AMD).]
5.  Subsurface sewage disposal.
[PL 1981, c. 501, §75 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 760, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 89, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 501, §§72-75 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §172 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §3 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 285, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 73: GEOLOGISTS AND SOIL SCIENTISTS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §4906-A. Subsurface wastewater disposal

§4906-A. Subsurface wastewater disposal
Persons who have been licensed pursuant to Title 22, section 42, subsection 3‑A to evaluate soil for subsurface wastewater disposal are exempt from the license requirement if their soil evaluation work relates solely to subsurface wastewater disposal systems.   [PL 2019, c. 285, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 501, §76 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 748, §42 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 285, §8 (AMD).