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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 111-A: MAINE COMMODITY CODE › Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT › 32 §11307. General authority to adopt rules, forms and orders

§11307. General authority to adopt rules, forms and orders
1.  Rules; forms; orders.
In addition to specific authority granted elsewhere in this chapter, the administrator may make, amend and rescind rules, forms and offers as are necessary to carry out this chapter. These rules or forms shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:
A. Rules defining any terms, whether or not used in this chapter, insofar as the definitions are not inconsistent with this chapter. For the purpose of rules or forms, the administrator may classify commodities and commodity contracts, persons and matters within the administrator's jurisdiction.   [PL 1989, c. 542, §81 (AMD).]
[PL 1989, c. 542, §81 (AMD).]
2.  Adoption of rules; forms; orders.
Unless specifically provided in this chapter, no rule, form or order may be adopted, amended or rescinded unless the administrator finds that the action is:
A. Necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors; and   [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]
B. Consistent with the purposes fairly intended by the policy and provisions of this chapter.   [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 542, §81 (AMD).]
3.  Publication.
All rules and forms of the administrator shall be published.
[PL 1989, c. 542, §81 (AMD).]
4.  Liability.
No provision of this chapter imposing any liability applies to any act done or omitted in good faith in conformity with a rule, order or form adopted by the administrator, notwithstanding that the rule, order or form may later be amended or rescinded, or be determined by judicial or other authority to be invalid for any reason.
[PL 1989, c. 542, §81 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 542, §81 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 111-A: MAINE COMMODITY CODE › Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT › 32 §11308. Consent to service of process

§11308. Consent to service of process
1.  Appointment of administrator.
When a person, including a nonresident of this State, engages in conduct prohibited or made actionable by the chapter or any rule or order of the administrator, the engaging in the conduct shall constitute the appointment of the administrator as the person's attorney to receive service of any lawful process in a noncriminal proceeding against the person, a successor or personal representative, which grows out of that conduct and which is brought under the chapter or any rule or order of the administrator with the same force and validity as if served personally.
[PL 1989, c. 542, §82 (AMD).]
2.  Service.
Service under subsection 1 may be made by leaving a copy of the process in the office of the administrator, but it is not effective unless:
A. The plaintiff, who may be the administrator in a suit, action or proceeding instituted by the administrator, forthwith sends notice of the service and a copy of the process by registered or certified mail to the defendant or respondent at the last address known to the plaintiff; and   [PL 1989, c. 542, §82 (AMD).]
B. The plaintiff's affidavit of compliance with this subsection is filed in the case on or before the return day of the process, if any, or within such further time as the court allows.   [PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 542, §82 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 542, §82 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 111-A: MAINE COMMODITY CODE › Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT › 32 §11311. Judicial review of orders

§11311. Judicial review of orders
Any person aggrieved by a final order of the administrator may obtain review of the order in the Kennebec County Superior Court by filing a petition in accordance with Title 5, section 11001, and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80C.   [PL 1989, c. 542, §84 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 542, §84 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 111-A: MAINE COMMODITY CODE › Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT › 32 §11312. Burden of proof

§11312. Burden of proof
The burden of proof for an exemption from this chapter shall be upon the person claiming that exemption.   [PL 1989, c. 542, §85 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. A, §97 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 542, §85 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 878, §A97 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 111-A: MAINE COMMODITY CODE › Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT › 32 §11313. Orders issued by Superintendent of Financial Institutions

§11313. Orders issued by Superintendent of Financial Institutions
All orders issued by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions at a time when authority for administering this chapter was vested in the Superintendent of Financial Institutions shall remain in effect for as long as they would have remained in effect if that authority had not been transferred to the Securities Administrator.   [PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. A, §98 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 44, §11 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 44, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 878, §A98 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 44, §11 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 44, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §12202. Unlicensed persons or firms

§12202. Unlicensed persons or firms
Anyone may practice accounting and engage in services which involve accounting or auditing skills, including management advisory or consulting services, the preparation of tax returns and the furnishing of advice on tax matters, provided that no one except a licensee may:   [PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]
1.
Represent or appear to represent that he is a licensee as defined in section 12201, subsection 6; or
[PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]
2.
Issue a report as defined in section 12201, subsection 10‑A, except those persons described in section 12275, subsection 1, paragraphs A and B.
[PL 2015, c. 110, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 110, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §12203. Fees

§12203. Fees
The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational 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 $100. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §4 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY › 32 §12213. Appointment

§12213. Appointment
The Board of Accountancy, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 1, within the department consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor. Each member of the board must be a resident of this State. Four members must be holders of licenses issued under section 12230 or 12231 or a corresponding provision of prior law and must have had, as their principal occupation, active practice as certified public accountants for at least the 5 preceding years. One member of the board must be a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A. Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. The Governor may remove a member of the board for cause.   [PL 2009, c. 242, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 483, §A52 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B154 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §A99 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 600, §A264 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 621, §11 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 242, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY › 32 §12214. Organization; powers and duties

§12214. Organization; powers and duties
1.  Meetings; chair.
The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair, who must be a certified public accountant. 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, §21 (AMD).]
2.  Compensation.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §102 (RP).]
3.  Receipts and expenses.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §102 (RP).]
4.  Rules.
The board may, in accordance with procedures established by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, adopt such rules as may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the administration of this chapter, including, but not limited to rules of professional conduct appropriate to establish and to maintain a high standard of integrity and of dignity in the profession of public accountancy and regulations prescribing requirements of continuing education.
[PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Employees.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §102 (RP).]
6.  Register.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §7 (RP).]
7.  Hearings.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §8 (RP).]
8.  Contracts.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §102 (RP).]
9.  Fees.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §9 (RP).]
10.  Budget.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §102 (RP).]
11.  Reports.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §10 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 483, §A53 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §102 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H42 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §§6-10 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §21 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS › 32 §12227. Licenses; certified public accountants

§12227. Licenses; certified public accountants
Any person who receives from the board a license to practice as a certified public accountant prior to the effective date of this chapter or as provided in this subchapter may be styled and known as a certified public accountant, and no other persons may assume that title or use the abbreviation "CPA" or any other words, letters or figures to indicate that the person using the title is a certified public accountant.   [PL 2009, c. 242, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 242, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS › 32 §12229. Licensees offering or rendering services in another state (REPEALED)

§12229. Licensees offering or rendering services in another state
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 245, §6 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §12 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 242, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS › 32 §12230. Application for licensure

§12230. Application for licensure
1.  Licensure.
The board shall issue a license as a certified public accountant to a person who submits the application required by the board, pays the fee as set under section 12203 and meets the qualifications set forth in section 12228.
[PL 2009, c. 242, §11 (NEW).]
2.  Timeliness of application.
A person who applies for an initial license more than 4 years after the person met the qualifications for licensure set forth in section 12228 must demonstrate completion of 40 hours of continuing professional education that meets the requirements of section 12233 during the year preceding application.
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §116 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 242, §11 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §116 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS › 32 §12231. Application for licensure on the basis of an out-of-state license or certificate

§12231. Application for licensure on the basis of an out-of-state license or certificate
1.  Substantial equivalency.
The holder of a license or certificate issued by another state who establishes that holder's principal place of business in this State shall request the issuance of a license from the board prior to establishing such principal place of business. The board shall issue a license to a person who obtains from a national association of state boards of accountancy verification that the individual’s certified public accountancy qualifications are substantially equivalent to the certified public accountant licensure requirements of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Uniform Accountancy Act.
[PL 2009, c. 242, §12 (NEW).]
2.  Nonsubstantial equivalency.
For applicants who cannot meet the substantial equivalency requirements of subsection 1, the board shall issue a license to an applicant who holds a certificate or license as a certified public accountant issued by another state and who submits the application required by the board, pays the fee as set under section 12203 and meets the following requirements:
A. The applicant meets all current requirements in this State for issuance of a license at the time the application is made;   [PL 2009, c. 242, §12 (NEW).]
B. At the time of the issuance of the applicant's certificate in the other state, the applicant met all the requirements then applicable in this State;   [PL 2009, c. 242, §12 (NEW).]
C. The applicant was eligible to take and passed the examination required for issuance of the certificate with grades that would have been passing grades at the time in this State; and   [PL 2009, c. 242, §12 (NEW).]
D. If the applicant is applying for a first-time license more than 4 years after the person obtained a certificate in the other state, the applicant:
(1) Completed 40 hours of continuing professional education that meets the requirements of section 12233 during the 12 months preceding application; or
(2) Has 4 years of experience in the practice of public accountancy, or its equivalent, that meets requirements prescribed by the board by rule after passing the examination upon which the certificate is based and within the 10 years preceding the submission of the application.   [PL 2009, c. 242, §12 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 242, §12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 242, §12 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS › 32 §12231-A. Licensure by endorsement

§12231-A. Licensure by endorsement
Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter 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 subchapter 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 subchapter.   [PL 2021, c. 642, §34 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 642, §34 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS › 32 §12233. Continuing education requirements for renewal

§12233. Continuing education requirements for renewal
An applicant for renewal of a public accountant or certified public accountant license must show that requirements of continuing professional education have been fulfilled. The board shall establish by rule the number of hours of continuing professional education required for renewal, which may be no more than 40 hours and no less than 20 hours annually. That education must consist of the general kinds and in subjects that are specified by the board by rule. The board may provide by rule that fulfillment of continuing professional education requirements of other states is accepted in lieu of the requirements of this subsection. The board may also provide by rule for prorated continuing professional education requirements to be met by applicants whose initial licenses were issued less than one year prior to the renewal date. The board may prescribe by rule lesser continuing education requirements to be met by applicants for license renewal whose licenses lapsed prior to their applications for renewal. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2009, c. 242, §14 (NEW).]
The board, in its discretion, may renew a license despite failure to furnish evidence of satisfaction of requirements of continuing professional education only upon condition that the applicant follow a particular program or schedule of continuing professional education. In issuing rules and individual orders regarding the requirements of continuing professional education, the board in its discretion may use and rely upon guidelines and pronouncements of recognized educational and professional organizations; may prescribe the content, duration and organization of courses; may take into account any impediments to interstate practice of public accountancy that result from differences between the requirements and those of other states; and may provide for relaxation or suspension of the requirements for applicants who certify that they do not intend to engage in the practice of public accountancy.   [PL 2009, c. 242, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 242, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS › 32 §12234. Expiration; renewal

§12234. Expiration; renewal
1.  Licensing period.
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 license may be renewed upon receipt of an application for renewal and payment of the renewal fee as set under section 12203.
[PL 2009, c. 242, §15 (NEW).]
2.  Late renewals.
Licenses may be renewed 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 12203. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, in addition to fulfilling any continuing education requirements the board considers necessary under section 12233. The board in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, may waive any requirements if that renewal application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration.
[PL 2009, c. 242, §15 (NEW).]
3.  Excused from license fee.
Any licensee whose employment by any government agency prohibits or precludes the practice of public accountancy in this State, by application to the board, may be excused from paying the annual license fee during the period of that employment.
[PL 2009, c. 242, §15 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 242, §15 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS › 32 §12239. Licenses issued under prior law; public accountants

§12239. Licenses issued under prior law; public accountants
Any person who received from the board a license to practice as a public accountant under prior law may be styled and known as a public accountant, and no other persons may assume to use the abbreviation "PA" or any other words, letters or figures to indicate that the person using the abbreviation is the public accountant.   [PL 2009, c. 242, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 242, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS › 32 §12240. Public Accountants (REPEALED)

§12240. Public Accountants
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §50 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 353, §25 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 526, §14 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 245, §7 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 204, §§E4,5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §§13, 14 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 242, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS › 32 §12241. Reciprocity (REPEALED)

§12241. Reciprocity
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §15 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 242, §18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 4: LICENSURE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS › 32 §12242. Discontinuance of initial licensure as public accountant; renewal of existing licenses

§12242. Discontinuance of initial licensure as public accountant; renewal of existing licenses
No new public accountant licenses may be issued by the board on or after the effective date of this section. Holders of existing public accountant licenses may renew their licenses in the same manner as set forth in section 12233 for certified public accountants. Public accountant licenses expire in the same manner as set forth in section 12234 for certified public accountants.   [PL 2009, c. 242, §19 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 242, §19 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 5: LICENSURE OF ACCOUNTING FIRMS › 32 §12251. License; individual (REPEALED)

§12251. License; individual
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 483, §A54 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 245, §§8-11 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 347, §D4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 384, §§9, 10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §16 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 242, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 5: LICENSURE OF ACCOUNTING FIRMS › 32 §12253. Accountancy firm practice without license on the basis of substantial equivalency

§12253. Accountancy firm practice without license on the basis of substantial equivalency
1.  Substantial equivalency.
A firm with a principal place of business outside the State is presumed to have qualifications substantially equivalent to the State's requirements and has all the privileges of licensees of the State and may provide professional services in the State without the requirement to obtain a license under this section or to otherwise notify or register with the board or pay any fee if the firm:
A. Holds a valid license as a certified public accountancy firm from a state that the board has verified to be in substantial equivalence with the certified public accountancy firm licensure requirements of a national association of state boards of accountancy and standards promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; or   [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]
B. Holds a valid license as a certified public accountancy firm from a state that is not in substantial equivalence with the certified public accountancy firm requirements under paragraph A, but the board determines that the certified public accountancy firm's qualifications are substantially equivalent to the certified public accountancy firm licensure requirements of a national association of state boards of accountancy and standards promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.   [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]
In determining substantial equivalence, the board may consult determinations and verifications from a national qualification appraisal service of a national association of state boards of accountancy.
[PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]
2.  No notice or other submission required.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a firm that is eligible to practice in this State without a license in accordance with the requirements of this section may offer or render professional services in this State, whether in person or by mail, telephone or electronic means, without providing notice or making any submission to the board. Such a firm is subject to subsection 3.
[PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Conditions.
A licensee of another state exercising the practice privilege afforded under this section must consent, as a condition of the grant of the practice privilege:
A. To the personal and subject matter jurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the board;   [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]
B. To comply with the provisions of this chapter and the board's rules; and   [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]
C. To the stipulation that, in the event the license from the state of the firm's principal place of business is no longer valid, the firm will cease offering or rendering professional services in the State.   [PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 68, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 6: APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER AS AGENT › 32 §12263. Appointment of commissioner as agent (REPEALED)

§12263. Appointment of commissioner as agent
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §18 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 242, §22 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 7: ENFORCEMENT AGAINST LICENSEES › 32 §12273. Revocation or suspension (REPEALED)

§12273. Revocation or suspension
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 7: ENFORCEMENT AGAINST LICENSEES › 32 §12273-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

§12273-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]
1.  Loss of authority in other state.
Cancellation, revocation, suspension or refusal to renew authority to engage in the practice of public accountancy in any other state for any cause;
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]
2.  Failure to maintain compliance.
Failure, on the part of an applicant or a licensee to maintain compliance with the requirements for issuance or renewal of that license or to report the changes to the board required by section 12252, subsection 6;
[PL 2009, c. 242, §23 (AMD).]
3.  Revocation or suspension of right to practice.
Revocation or suspension of the right to practice before any state or federal agency;
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]
4.  Dishonesty, fraud, gross negligence, failure to file.
Dishonesty, fraud or gross negligence in the practice of public accountancy or in the filing or failure to file the licensee's own income tax returns;
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]
5.  Fraud.
Performance of any fraudulent act while holding a license issued under this chapter or a certificate or license issued under prior law; and
[PL 2009, c. 242, §24 (AMD).]
6.  Adverse conduct.
Any conduct reflecting adversely upon the licensee's fitness to engage in the practice of public accountancy.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 242, §§23, 24 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 7: ENFORCEMENT AGAINST LICENSEES › 32 §12274. Enforcement procedures; investigations

§12274. Enforcement procedures; investigations
1.  Board; action.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §21 (RP).]
2.  Review.
The board may review the publicly available professional work of licensees on a general and random basis, without any requirement of a formal complaint or suspicion of impropriety on the part of any particular licensee. If, as a result of such review, the board discovers reasonable grounds for a more specific investigation, the board may proceed under section 12273‑A or Title 10, section 8003‑A.
[PL 2009, c. 242, §25 (AMD).]
3.  Discipline.
In any case when the board renders a decision imposing discipline against a licensee, the board shall examine its records to determine whether the licensee holds a certificate or a license in any other state; and, if so, the board shall notify the board of accountancy of that other state of its decision by mail within 45 days of rendering the decision. The board may also furnish information relating to proceedings resulting in disciplinary action to other public authorities and to private professional organizations having a disciplinary interest in the licensee.
[PL 2009, c. 242, §26 (AMD).]
4.  Board; consideration.
The board shall consider applications upon suspension, revocation or refusal to renew according to this subsection.
A. In any case when the board has suspended or revoked a license or refused to renew a license, the person or firm affected may apply in writing to the board for relief. For good cause shown, the board may modify the suspension or reissue the license.   [PL 2009, c. 242, §27 (AMD).]
B. The board shall by rule specify the manner in which those applications must be made, the times within which they must be made and the circumstances in which hearings will be held.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §23 (AMD).]
C. Before reissuing or terminating the suspension of a license under this section, and as a condition for reissuance or termination of suspension, the board may require the applicant to show successful completion of specified continuing professional education. The board may make the reinstatement of a license conditional and subject to satisfactory completion of a quality review conducted in such fashion as the board may specify.   [PL 2009, c. 242, §28 (AMD).]
[PL 2009, c. 242, §§27, 28 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B74 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §§21-23 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §15 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. C, §18 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 242, §§25-28 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 7: ENFORCEMENT AGAINST LICENSEES › 32 §12276. Injunction (REPEALED)

§12276. Injunction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 7: ENFORCEMENT AGAINST LICENSEES › 32 §12277. Unlicensed practice

§12277. Unlicensed practice
A person who violates section 12275 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §26 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §26 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 7: ENFORCEMENT AGAINST LICENSEES › 32 §12278. Single act evidence of practice

§12278. Single act evidence of practice
In any action brought under section 12273‑A or 12277 or Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, evidence from the commission of a single act prohibited by this chapter is sufficient to justify a penalty, injunction, restraining order or conviction, respectively, without evidence of a general course of conduct.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 7: ENFORCEMENT AGAINST LICENSEES › 32 §12279. Confidential communications

§12279. Confidential communications
Except by permission of the client engaging a licensee under this chapter, or the heirs, successors or personal representatives of that client, a licensee or any partner, officer, shareholder or employee of a licensee may not voluntarily disclose information communicated to the licensee, or any partner, officer, shareholder or employee of the licensee, by the client relating to, and in connection with, services rendered to the client by the licensee in the practice of public accountancy. That information must be considered confidential as long as nothing may be construed as prohibiting the disclosure of information required to be disclosed by the standards of the public accounting profession in reporting on the examination of financial statements or as prohibiting disclosures in court proceedings, investigations or proceedings under section 12273‑A or Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, in ethical investigations conducted by private professional organizations or in the course of quality reviews.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §17 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY › Subchapter 7: ENFORCEMENT AGAINST LICENSEES › 32 §12280. Licensee's working papers; client's records

§12280. Licensee's working papers; client's records
1.  Records; property of licensee.
All statements, records, schedules, working papers and memoranda made by a licensee or a partner, shareholder, officer, director or employee of a licensee, incident to, or in the course of, rendering services to a client in the practice of public accountancy, except the reports submitted by the licensee to the client and except for records that are part of the client's records, shall be and remain the property of the licensee in the absence of an express agreement between the licensee and the client to the contrary. No statement, record, schedule, working paper or memorandum may be sold, transferred or bequeathed, without the consent of the client or his personal representative or assignee, to anyone other than one or more surviving partners or stockholders or new partners or stockholders of the licensee or any combined or merged firm or successor in interest to the licensee.
[PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Licensee to furnish items to client.
A licensee shall furnish to his client or former client upon request and reasonable notice:
A. A copy of the licensee's working papers, to the extent that the working papers include records that would ordinarily constitute part of the client's records and are not otherwise available to the client; and   [PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]
B. Any accounting or other records belonging to, or obtained from or on behalf of, the client that the licensee removed from the client's premises or received for the client's account. The licensee may make and retain copies of those documents of the client when they form the basis for work done by him.   [PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 489, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §12401. Acupuncture Licensing Board (REPEALED)

§12401. Acupuncture Licensing Board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 503, §B155 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §12402. Objective (REPEALED)

§12402. Objective
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §12403. Definitions (REPEALED)

§12403. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 659, §A9 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §12404. Licensure; penalty (REPEALED)

§12404. Licensure; penalty
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 307, §§1,2,7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §C13 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 659, §A10 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §12405. Exception (REPEALED)

§12405. Exception
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: ACUPUNCTURE LICENSING BOARD › 32 §12406. Establishment and compensation (REPEALED)

§12406. Establishment and compensation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A265 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §103 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A37 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 625, §A41 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: ACUPUNCTURE LICENSING BOARD › 32 §12407. Powers and duties of the board (REPEALED)

§12407. Powers and duties of the board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 397, §104 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A38 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 625, §A42 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › 32 §12408. Eligibility requirements for acupuncturists (REPEALED)

§12408. Eligibility requirements for acupuncturists
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 307, §§3-5,7 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 35, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §B21 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A39 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › 32 §12409. Licensing (REPEALED)

§12409. Licensing
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 402, §A40 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › 32 §12410. Fees (REPEALED)

§12410. Fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 397, §105 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A41 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 625, §A43 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › 32 §12411. Reapplication (REPEALED)

§12411. Reapplication
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › 32 §12412. Application for renewal (REPEALED)

§12412. Application for renewal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 307, §6 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A42 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §12413. Suspension and revocation (REPEALED)

§12413. Suspension and revocation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 488, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 402, §§A43,44 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-A: ACUPUNCTURISTS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §12414. Findings (REPEALED)

§12414. Findings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 402, §A45 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 671, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-B: COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › 32 §12502. Board of Complementary Health Care Providers established

§12502. Board of Complementary Health Care Providers established
1.  Membership.
The Board of Complementary Health Care Providers, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 8‑A, shall regulate the professions of acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and midwifery according to the provisions of this chapter. The board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall make the initial appointments to the board no later than 60 days after the effective date of this section and shall inform the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation of these appointments. The commissioner shall call the first meeting of the board on a date no later than 30 days following notification of appointments by the Governor. All members of the board must be residents of this State. Two members of the board must be acupuncturists licensed in this State. Two members of the board must be naturopathic doctors who are eligible for licensure under, or are licensed pursuant to, the requirements of subchapter 3. One member must be a certified professional midwife licensed in this State. One member must be a midwife of any classification licensed in this State. One member must be a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A. One member must be an allopathic or osteopathic physician, board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, who is licensed in this State. One member must be a physician or nurse practitioner with a specialty in pediatric care who is licensed in this State.
[PL 2015, c. 502, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Terms.
Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. The Governor may remove any member for cause.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Qualifications.
Each board member, other than the public member, must have been engaged in the active practice of the member's profession in the State for a minimum of 3 years prior to appointment.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Vacancy.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §1 (RP).]
5.  Quorum.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §1 (RP).]
6.  Meetings; chair.
The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and 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, §22 (AMD).]
7.  Reporting.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 727, §C11 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §22 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 502, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-B: COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › 32 §12503. Powers and duties of the board

§12503. Powers and duties of the board
The board has the following powers and duties in addition to all other powers and duties set forth in this chapter.   [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]
1.  Duties.
The board shall:
A. Adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter;   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (AMD).]
B. Set standards of practice for acupuncturists and naturopathic doctors;   [PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW).]
B-1. Set the standards of practice for midwives. Prior to January 1, 2021, rules relating to the limitations in section 12536, the drug formulary, informed consent documentation, preexisting conditions that render a pregnancy ineligible for out-of-hospital birth and data collection and reporting must be adopted by the board in joint rulemaking with the Board of Licensure in Medicine. On or after January 1, 2021, rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph must be adopted by the board. All other rules must be adopted by the board.   [PL 2015, c. 502, §7 (NEW).]
C. [PL 2003, c. 666, §2 (RP).]
D. Ensure that acupuncturists, naturopathic doctors and midwives serving the public meet minimum standards of proficiency and competency to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public; and   [PL 2015, c. 502, §8 (AMD).]
E. Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rules adopted by the board under that authority granted in this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (AMD).]
F. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
G. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
H. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
I. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
J. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
K. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
[PL 2015, c. 502, §§7, 8 (AMD).]
2.  Complaints.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
3.  Hearings.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
4.  Subpoena power; administration of oaths; power to compel production of documents.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
5.  Witness fees.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
6.  Suspension and revocation.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 666, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §2 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 502, §§7, 8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-B: COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › 32 §12503-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

§12503-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A upon a legal finding of mental incompetence.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-B: COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › 32 §12504. Unauthorized employment

§12504. Unauthorized employment
A person in the course of business may not employ an acupuncturist, naturopathic doctor or midwife who does not have a license unless that person is a student or intern within the meaning of this chapter.   [PL 2015, c. 502, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 502, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-B: COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › 32 §12505. Violation (REPEALED)

§12505. Violation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-B: COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › 32 §12505-A. Unlicensed practice

§12505-A. Unlicensed practice
A person who violates section 12504, 12511, 12521 or 12531 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003.   [PL 2015, c. 502, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. AA, §5 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 502, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-B: COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › Subchapter 1: BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › 32 §12506. Rulemaking

§12506. Rulemaking
Rules adopted pursuant to section 12522, subsection 4 are major substantive rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. All other rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules.   [PL 2007, c. 621, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 671, §13 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 621, §12 (AMD).