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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18132. Master oil burner technician or solid fuel technician

§18132. Master oil burner technician or solid fuel technician
1.  Scope of license.
The permitted activities for a person licensed as a master oil burner technician or master solid fuel technician are as follows.
A. A master oil burner technician may install, clean, service, alter or repair oil burning equipment and must hold one or more of the following authorities: number one and number 2 oils up to 15 gallons per hour; number one and number 2 oils over 15 gallons per hour; number 4, number 5 and number 6 oils; number one to number 6 oils; and pellet-fired central heating appliances.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (NEW).]
B. A master solid fuel technician may install, clean, service, alter or repair solid fuel burning equipment.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Professional qualifications.
Each applicant for a master oil burner or solid fuel license must pass an examination approved by the board and meet the following qualifications:
A. The applicant must demonstrate 4 years of licensed practical experience as an apprentice oil burner technician or solid fuel technician or a journeyman oil burner technician or solid fuel technician and evidence that the licensed practical experience for at least 2 of those 4 years was as a licensed journeyman oil burner technician or solid fuel technician or other requirements the board may establish. Courses approved by the board that apply to a journeyman license cannot be applied toward the requirements for a master license.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (AMD).]
B. [PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (RP).]
An out-of-state applicant must present satisfactory evidence to the board of experience in installing, cleaning, servicing, altering and repairing oil or solid fuel burning equipment.
[PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 169, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18133. Journeyman oil burner technician or solid fuel technician

§18133. Journeyman oil burner technician or solid fuel technician
1.  Scope of license.
The permitted activities for a person licensed as a journeyman oil burner technician or journeyman solid fuel technician are as follows.
A. A journeyman oil burner technician, under the indirect supervision of, or in the employ of, a master oil burner technician may install, clean, service, alter or repair oil burning equipment and must hold one or more of the following authorities: number one and number 2 oils up to 15 gallons per hour; number one and number 2 oils over 15 gallons per hour; number 4, number 5 and number 6 oils; number one to number 6 oils; and pellet-fired central heating appliances. The supervising or employing master oil burner technician must hold at least the same authority as the journeyman oil burner technician.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §5 (NEW).]
B. A journeyman solid fuel technician, under the indirect supervision of, or in the employ of, a master solid fuel technician, may install, clean, service, alter or repair solid fuel burning equipment.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §5 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 169, §5 (AMD).]
2.  Professional qualifications.
Each applicant for a journeyman oil burner or solid fuel license must pass an examination approved by the board and must meet one of the following qualifications:
A. One year of licensed practical experience as an apprentice oil burner technician or solid fuel technician;   [PL 2015, c. 169, §5 (AMD).]
B. Six months of licensed practical experience as an apprentice oil burner technician or solid fuel technician and completion of a board-approved oil burner or solid fuel technician course at a community college, career and technical education center or career and technical education region or a comparable institute in the State or another state consisting, at a minimum, of 160 hours of study, of which at least 75 hours are made up of laboratory work on oil burning equipment and related systems; or   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §1 (AMD).]
C. Successful completion of a minimum one-year accredited heating course at a community college in this State consisting at a minimum of 320 hours of study, of which at least 150 hours are made up of laboratory work on oil or solid fuel burning equipment and related systems.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §5 (AMD).]
An out-of-state applicant must present satisfactory evidence to the board of experience in installing, cleaning, servicing, altering and repairing oil and solid fuel burning equipment.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 169, §5 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18134. Apprentice oil and solid fuel burning technician

§18134. Apprentice oil and solid fuel burning technician
1.  Scope of license.
[PL 2015, c. 169, §6 (RP).]
1-A.  Scope of license.
The permitted activities for a person licensed as an apprentice oil burner technician or apprentice solid fuel technician are as follows.
A. An apprentice oil burner technician may:
(1) Assist in making oil installations and repairing and servicing of oil burning equipment under the direct supervision of a master or journeyman oil burner technician who holds the same or higher authority. License authorities include: number one and number 2 oils up to 15 gallons per hour; number one and number 2 oils over 15 gallons per hour; number 4, number 5 and number 6 oils; number one to number 6 oils; and pellet-fired central heating appliances;
(2) Bleed an oil burner without direct supervision. If the oil burner fails to operate after bleeding, the apprentice shall refer the problem to a journeyman oil burner technician or master oil burner technician; and
(3) Clean oil burning equipment without direct supervision if the apprentice has either successfully completed at least 160 hours of training approved by the board or completed at least one year of supervised oil burner work experience.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §7 (NEW).]
B. An apprentice solid fuel technician may:
(1) Assist in making solid fuel installations and repairing and servicing of solid fuel burning equipment under the direct supervision of a master or journeyman solid fuel technician; and
(2) Clean solid fuel burning equipment without direct supervision if the apprentice has either successfully completed at least 160 hours of training approved by the board or completed at least one year of supervised solid fuel work experience.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §7 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 169, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 169, §§6, 7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18134-A. Exception; bleeding of a residential home heating oil burner

§18134-A. Exception; bleeding of a residential home heating oil burner
Notwithstanding section 18102, a home heating oil delivery driver may bleed a residential home heating oil burner without direct supervision if the delivery driver has documentation of having completed a board-approved training course in bleeding oil burners. If the oil burner fails to operate after bleeding, the delivery driver shall refer the problem to a journeyman oil and solid fuel burning technician or master oil and solid fuel burning technician.   [PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. C, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 207, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. C, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18135. Propane and natural gas technician

§18135. Propane and natural gas technician
1.  Scope of license.
A propane and natural gas technician may install, repair or service propane or natural gas equipment and must be authorized in one or more of the following authorities:
A. Appliance connection and service, which permits the technician to install and service propane and natural gas appliances up to 500,000 BTUs per appliance;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
B. Delivery, which permits the technician to deliver propane, either by liquid transfer into a stationary container on the property of the consumer or by placing a portable container on the property of the consumer;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
C. Large equipment connection and service, which permits the technician to install and service propane and natural gas appliances over 500,000 BTUs per appliance;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
D. Plant operation, which permits the technician to work at a propane facility as defined in NFPA standards, Number 58; or   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
E. Tank setting and outside piping, which permits the technician to set and maintain propane tanks and outside piping.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Professional qualifications.
Each applicant for a propane and natural gas technician license must pass an examination approved by the board and meet one of the following qualifications:
A. Successful completion of the certified employee training program of a national propane gas association; or   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
B. Successful completion of a board-approved propane or natural gas course at a Maine community college, career and technical education center or career and technical education region or a comparable institute of this State or another state and passage of an examination approved by the board.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
An out-of-state applicant must present satisfactory evidence to the board of experience in installing, cleaning, servicing, altering and repairing propane and natural gas burning equipment.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18136. Propane and natural gas helper

§18136. Propane and natural gas helper
A propane and natural gas helper may assist in making propane and natural gas installations and repairing and servicing of propane and natural gas equipment under the direct supervision of a propane and natural gas technician who has the same authority as described under section 18135, subsection 1 as the supervising propane and natural gas technician.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18137. Temporary license; plant operator or delivery technician

§18137. Temporary license; plant operator or delivery technician
1.  Scope of license.
A temporary license may be issued to a plant operator or delivery technician to practice as follows:
A. Authority to practice as a plant operator is restricted to work at a propane facility as defined in NFPA standards, Number 58; and   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
B. Authority to practice as a delivery technician is restricted to the delivery of propane, either by liquid transfer into a stationary container on the property of a consumer or by placing a portable container on the property of a consumer.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
2.  License term.
An applicant for a temporary plant operator or delivery technician license must apply for a temporary plant operator or delivery technician license within 90 days after first performing the functions listed in subsection 1 and may be issued a license for a 1-year term, which may not be renewed. A new temporary plant operator or delivery technician license may not be issued within 3 years following the date of issuance of the previous temporary plant operator or delivery technician license.
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18138. Oil energy auditor

§18138. Oil energy auditor
1.  Scope of license.
An oil energy auditor's privileges to practice are restricted to the performance of combustion safety and efficiency testing on oil-fired space-heating equipment or water-heating equipment to ensure health and safety standards and do not include any adjustment of oil-fired space-heating equipment or water-heating equipment.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Professional qualifications.
An oil energy auditor must provide to the board, at a minimum, satisfactory evidence of relevant training and written and field certification that conform to standards established by a nationally recognized building performance industry certification and quality assurance program, the equivalent residential energy auditor certification program in the State or an equivalent training and education program as determined by the board.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18139. Propane and natural gas energy auditor

§18139. Propane and natural gas energy auditor
1.  Scope of license.
A propane energy auditor's privileges are restricted to the performance of combustion safety and efficiency testing on natural gas-fired or propane gas-fired space-heating equipment or water-heating equipment to ensure health and safety standards and do not include any adjustment of natural or propane gas-fired space-heating equipment or water-heating equipment.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Professional qualifications.
A propane energy auditor must provide to the board, at a minimum, satisfactory evidence of relevant training and written and field certification that conform to standards established by a nationally recognized building performance industry certification and quality assurance program, the equivalent residential energy auditor certification program in the State or an equivalent training and education program as determined by the board.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18140. Tank installer

§18140. Tank installer
1.  Scope of license.
A tank installer’s privileges to practice are restricted to installing outside residential heating oil tanks at manufactured housing as defined by Title 10, section 9002, subsection 7, paragraph A.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §5 (AMD).]
2.  Issuance of license.
The following provisions govern the issuance of a tank installer's license.
A. A tank installer’s license may be issued to:
(1) A licensed manufactured housing mechanic as defined in Title 10, section 9002; or
(2) The owner of a manufactured housing dealership for the purpose of installing heating oil tanks at manufactured housing that has been sold by the owner. The license is revoked upon the owner ceasing to operate as a manufactured housing dealer.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §5 (AMD).]
B. A tank installer’s license may be issued jointly to a licensed manufactured housing dealer, as defined in Title 10, section 9002, and an individual employee of the dealer who is named as the corecipient of the joint tank installer's license. The corecipient dealer and employee are restricted to installing heating oil tanks at manufactured housing that was sold by the dealer. The joint tank installer's license is revoked upon termination of the employee named as the corecipient of the joint tank installer's license from the employ of the dealer.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §5 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §5 (AMD).]
3.  Professional qualifications.
A tank installer must provide satisfactory evidence to the board of completion of a board-approved training program of at least 4 hours for proper installation of an outside oil tank.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18141. Wood pellet technician

§18141. Wood pellet technician
A wood pellet technician’s privileges to practice are restricted to cleaning the ash pan, cleaning the burn pot, scraping and cleaning the distribution tubes, emptying fines from the collection box and cleaning the fan.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. I, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18142. Licensure; installation and maintenance standards; dispensing stations

§18142. Licensure; installation and maintenance standards; dispensing stations
The following licensing, maintenance and installation standards apply to dispensing stations operating in the State.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
1.  License required.
An application for licensure of a dispensing station or self-service dispensing station must be made by the owner and, if approved by the board, the license must be issued in the name of the owner.
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Responsibilities.
The owner of a dispensing station or self-serving dispensing station is responsible for the following.
A. A dispensing station operating in the State must comply with section 18107 and the standards and rules adopted by the board, including, but not limited to, NFPA standards, Numbers 54 and 58, and amendments to and replacements of those standards.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
B. The on-site operator of a dispensing station must be trained to be the limited operator of the facility. The limited operator is responsible for training other dispensing station employees and documenting that training. The training must include the use of a manual prepared by a regional propane gas association, a video prepared by a national propane gas association or equivalent materials approved by the board. The training documentation must be kept at the dispensing station.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
C. The owner of a dispensing station must file a new application for licensure with the board within 30 days when:
(1) A dispensing station is relocated; or
(2) A dispensing station undergoes major repair or renovation.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18142-A. Licensure by endorsement

§18142-A. Licensure by endorsement
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 642, §53 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 642, §53 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18143. Fees

§18143. 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 subchapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $350 biennially. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 139: MAINE FUEL BOARD › Subchapter 3: LICENSING › 32 §18144. Renewals

§18144. Renewals
A license expires on the date set by the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4 for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A renewal license may be issued for each ensuing licensing period in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant the refusal to grant a license upon receipt by the board of the written request of the applicant and the fee for the license set under section 18143. An expired license may be reissued up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 18143. An individual who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter and is subject to a renewal fee, late fee and additional late fee as set under section 18143, except that the board may, in its discretion and giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18201. Definitions

§18201. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
1.  Board.
"Board" means the Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Department.
"Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
4.  Land surveying.
"Land surveying" means any service or work involving the application of special knowledge of the rules of evidence and boundary laws, principles of mathematics and the related physical and applied sciences for measuring and locating lines, angles, elevations and natural and man-made features in the air, on the surface of the earth, within underground workings and on the beds of bodies of water. This service or work is for the purposes of determining areas and volumes, for the monumenting of property boundaries and for the platting and layout of lands and subdivisions of land, including topography, alignment and grades of streets and for the preparation and perpetuation of maps, record plats, field note records and property descriptions that represent these surveys.
A person practices or offers to practice land surveying within the meaning and intent of this chapter if that person engages in land surveying or by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card or in any other way makes a representation that the person is a professional land surveyor or makes a representation that the person is able to perform or does perform any land surveying service or work or any other service designated by the practitioner that is recognized as land surveying.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
5.  Land surveyor-in-training.
"Land surveyor-in-training" means a person licensed under this chapter to practice land surveying under the responsible charge of a professional land surveyor.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
6.  Person.
"Person" means an individual.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
7.  Professional land surveyor.
"Professional land surveyor" means a person licensed under this chapter to practice land surveying.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
8.  Responsible charge.
"Responsible charge" means direct control and personal supervision of land surveying.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18202. License required

§18202. License required
Except as provided in section 18203, it is unlawful for a person to practice land surveying or advertise or offer to practice land surveying without a license issued under this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18203. Exemptions

§18203. Exemptions
This chapter may not be construed to prevent the practice by:   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
1.  Other professions.
A person licensed in this State under any other provision of law from engaging in the practice for which the person is licensed;
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Federal Government employees.
An officer or employee of the Federal Government while engaged within this State in the practice of land surveying for the Federal Government;
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Interstate commerce corporation employees.
An officer or employee of a corporation engaged in interstate commerce as defined in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to Regulate Commerce" approved February 4, 1887, as amended, or in interstate communication as defined in the Act of Congress entitled "Communications Act of 1934" approved June 9, 1934, while working solely as an employee of that corporation, as long as an officer or employee of that corporation customarily in responsible charge of the surveying work of that corporation within this State is licensed under this chapter; or
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
4.  Unlicensed person.
A person working under the responsible charge of a professional land surveyor.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18204. Penalties

§18204. Penalties
1.  Unlicensed practice.
A person who violates section 18202 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18205. Civil actions

§18205. Civil actions
A person or entity may not bring or maintain any action in the courts of the State for the collection of compensation for land surveying services without first proving that the person performing the land surveying was properly licensed by the board at the time the cause of action arose.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › 32 §18211. Board of licensure for professional land surveyors

§18211. Board of licensure for professional land surveyors
1.  Establishment.
The Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors is established within the department pursuant to Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 21 to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Members.
The board consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. Each member must be a resident of this State. The board consists of:
A. Two public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A; and   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
B. Five members who hold valid professional land surveyor licenses and have been licensed as professional land surveyors for at least 10 years immediately prior to appointment to the board.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Terms; removal.
Terms of the members of the board are for 5 years. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. Members may be removed by the Governor for cause.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
4.  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. 588, Pt. A, §43 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §43 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › 32 §18212. Rules

§18212. Rules
The board may establish guidelines and rules by which this chapter is administered, including adopting a code of conduct and standards of practice. Except where otherwise indicated, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › 32 §18213. Duties and powers

§18213. Duties and powers
The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › 32 §18214. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

§18214. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for suspension or revocation in any state of a professional or occupational license, certification or registration for disciplinary reasons or rejection of any application for reasons related to untrustworthiness.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE; SCOPE; ADMINISTRATION › 32 §18221. General qualifications

§18221. General qualifications
An applicant for licensure under this chapter:   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
1.  Application.
Shall submit an application to the board together with the fee as set under section 18229; and
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Age.
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE; SCOPE; ADMINISTRATION › 32 §18222. License limited to persons

§18222. License limited to persons
Only a person may be licensed under this chapter. A firm, company, partnership, limited liability company or corporation may practice or offer to practice land surveying as long as the practice of land surveying is performed by a professional land surveyor licensed in this State.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE; SCOPE; ADMINISTRATION › 32 §18223. Land surveyor-in-training

§18223. Land surveyor-in-training
1.  Scope of practice.
A land surveyor-in-training license entitles the holder to perform land surveying services under the responsible charge of a professional land surveyor.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Professional qualifications.
Each applicant for a land surveyor-in-training license must pass an examination approved by the board and meet one of the following qualifications:
A. Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a program that includes a minimum surveying core curriculum approved by the board;   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
B. Hold an associate's degree from a program that includes a minimum surveying core curriculum approved by the board and demonstrate 2 years of surveying experience acceptable to the board;   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
C. Successfully complete a minimum surveying core curriculum approved by the board and demonstrate 6 years of surveying experience acceptable to the board; or   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
D. Demonstrate 7 years of surveying experience acceptable to the board.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE; SCOPE; ADMINISTRATION › 32 §18224. Professional land surveyor

§18224. Professional land surveyor
1.  Scope of practice.
A professional land surveyor license entitles the holder to perform land surveying services.
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Professional qualifications.
An applicant for a professional land surveyor license must:
A. Be a land surveyor-in-training in this State or hold a license from another jurisdiction with qualifications similar to those required for a land surveyor-in-training under section 18223, and have a specific record of 2 additional years of progressive combined office and field experience acceptable to the board; and   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
B. Successfully pass an examination approved by the board.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE; SCOPE; ADMINISTRATION › 32 §18225. Continuing education required for professional land surveyors

§18225. Continuing education required for professional land surveyors
As a prerequisite to renewal of a professional land surveyor license, the applicant must complete continuing education as set forth by rules adopted by the board.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE; SCOPE; ADMINISTRATION › 32 §18226. Seals; stamps

§18226. Seals; stamps
1.  Seal; design; final documents; alteration; official notice.
A professional land surveyor shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board by rule.
A. All final documents, including plans, descriptions, reports, maps, plats or other drawings must be signed and sealed by the issuing professional land surveyor, as prescribed in the rules of the board.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
B. If an item bearing the seal of a professional land surveyor is altered, the altering professional land surveyor's seal and signature must be affixed with the notation "altered by," the date and a specific description of the alteration.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
C. An official of this State, or of any city, county, town or village in the State, charged with the enforcement of laws, rules, ordinances or regulations may not accept or approve any plans or other documents prepared within the meaning and intent of this chapter that are not sealed and signed by the professional land surveyor under whose responsible charge they were completed.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
[PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE; SCOPE; ADMINISTRATION › 32 §18227. Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction

§18227. Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction
An applicant who is licensed, in good standing, under the laws of another jurisdiction may qualify for licensure under this chapter by submitting evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has met all of the qualifications for licensure equivalent to those set forth by this chapter for that level of licensure. The applicant may be required to take examinations as the board determines necessary to determine the applicant's qualifications.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE; SCOPE; ADMINISTRATION › 32 §18227-A. Licensure by endorsement

§18227-A. Licensure by endorsement
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 642, §54 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 642, §54 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE; SCOPE; ADMINISTRATION › 32 §18228. Renewal

§18228. Renewal
A license expires on the date set by the commissioner pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4 for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A renewal license is issued for each ensuing licensing period in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant the refusal to grant a license, upon receipt by the board of the written request of the applicant and the fee for the license as set under section 18229 and upon the applicant's presenting evidence of compliance with the requirements of section 18225.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee as set under section 18229 in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 18229. A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the licensure renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, including a late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under section 18229, except that the board may waive examination, giving due consideration to the protection of the public.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 141: PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE; SCOPE; ADMINISTRATION › 32 §18229. Fees

§18229. 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 $350. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 180, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18301. Short title

§18301. Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as "the Dental Practice Act."   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18303. Individual license

§18303. Individual license
Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter and only a licensed individual may provide services for which a license is required under this chapter.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18304. License required

§18304. License required
1.  Unlicensed practice.
Except as provided in section 18305 and section 18371, subsections 3 and 6, a person may not practice or profess to be authorized to practice the activities described in this chapter without a license or during any period when that person's license has expired or has been suspended or revoked.
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
2.  Unlawful practice.
A person may not:
A. Practice dentistry under a false or assumed name;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
B. Practice dentistry under the name of a corporation, company, association, parlor or trade name;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
C. While manager, proprietor, operator or conductor of a place for performing dental operations, employ a person who is not a lawful practitioner of dentistry in this State to perform dental practices as described in section 18371;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
D. While manager, proprietor, operator or conductor of a place for performing dental operations, permit a person to practice dentistry under a false name;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
E. Assume a title or append a prefix or letters following that person's name that falsely represent the person as having a degree from a dental college;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
F. Impersonate another at an examination held by the board;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
G. Knowingly make a false application or false representation in connection with an examination held by the board; or   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
H. Employ an unlicensed person to provide services for which a license is required by this chapter.   [PL 2017, c. 388, §5 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 388, §5 (AMD).]
3.  Penalties.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A.
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
4.  Injunction.
[PL 2023, c. 17, Pt. P, §7 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 388, §5 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 17, Pt. P, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18306. Fraudulent sale or alteration of diplomas or licenses

§18306. Fraudulent sale or alteration of diplomas or licenses
1.  Fraudulent or altered diploma or license; bribery.
A person may not:
A. Sell or offer to sell a diploma conferring a dental degree or license granted pursuant to the laws of this State;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
B. Procure a license or diploma with intent that it be used as evidence of the right to practice dentistry by a person other than the one upon whom the diploma or license was conferred;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
C. With fraudulent intent alter a diploma or license to practice dentistry;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
D. Use or attempt to use an altered diploma or license; or   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
E. Attempt to bribe a member of the board by the offer or use of money or other pecuniary reward or by other undue influence.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A.
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §18307. Review committee immunity

§18307. Review committee immunity
A dentist who is a member of a peer review committee of a state or local association or society composed of doctors of dentistry, a staff member of such an association or society assisting a peer review committee and a witness or consultant appearing before or presenting information to the peer review committee are immune from civil liability for, without malice, undertaking or failing to undertake any act within the scope of the function of the committee.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).