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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-B: COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › Subchapter 7: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §12614. Professional responsibility

§12614. Professional responsibility
All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 113-B: COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS › Subchapter 7: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §12615. Rulemaking

§12615. Rulemaking
The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §18 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §13001. Definitions

§13001. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
1.  Real estate.
"Real estate" means all estates and lesser interests in land and an existing business if real estate is a part of the business.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
1-A.  Commission.
"Commission" means the Real Estate Commission.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §1 (NEW).]
1-B.  Director.
"Director" means the director of the Real Estate Commission.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Real estate brokerage.
"Real estate brokerage" means a single instance of offering, attempting to conduct or conducting services on behalf of another for compensation, or with the expectation of receiving compensation, calculated to result in the transfer of an interest in real estate. Real estate brokerage includes, but is not limited to, the following activities conducted in behalf of another:
A. Listing real estate for sale or exchange;   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
B. Promoting the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate;   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
C. Procuring of prospects calculated to result in the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate;   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
D. Advertising or holding oneself out as offering any services described in this subsection;   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
E. Negotiating the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate;   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
F. Buying options on real estate or selling real estate options or the real estate under option;   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
G. Acting as a finder to facilitate the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate; and   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
H. Buying, selling or exchanging real estate.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §§1, 2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §13002. Exceptions to brokerage

§13002. Exceptions to brokerage
Real estate brokerage does not include the following:   [PL 1991, c. 53, §1 (AMD).]
1.  Transactions by owner or lessor.
Transactions conducted by any person who is the owner or lessor of the real estate, or to their regular employees with regard to the employer's real estate, provided that:
A. The real estate transaction services rendered by the employee are performed as an incident to the usual duties performed for the employer; or   [PL 1989, c. 471, §1 (NEW).]
B. The real estate transaction services are subject to the provisions of the Maine Condominium Act, Title 33, chapter 31;   [PL 1997, c. 209, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 1997, c. 209, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Transactions by attorneys-at-law.
Transactions conducted by an attorney-at-law in the performance of duties as an attorney-at-law. This exception does not apply to attorneys who are regularly engaged in real estate brokerage;
[PL 1999, c. 129, §1 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF).]
3.  Exception.
A person licensed as an auctioneer under chapter 5‑B, hired to call bids at an auction, if the person employed does not prepare contracts or otherwise control the actual sale or take custody of any part of the purchase price; and
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §117 (COR).]
4.  Time share.
Real estate transaction services subject to the provisions of Title 33, chapter 10‑A.
[PL 1999, c. 129, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 471, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 53, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 209, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §117 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §13003. License required

§13003. License required
It is unlawful for any person or entity to engage in real estate brokerage without a current real estate brokerage agency license issued under this chapter or a license authorizing the person to engage in brokerage activity on behalf of a brokerage agency.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §13004. Civil actions

§13004. Civil actions
No person or entity may bring or maintain any action in the courts of this State for the collection of compensation for real estate brokerage services, without first proving that the person or entity was properly licensed by the Real Estate Commission at the time the cause of action arose.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §13005. Penalties

§13005. Penalties
A person or entity who violates any provision of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $2,000 for each violation may be adjudged, plus the amount of compensation received in the subject transaction. Any officer or agent of an entity who personally participates in or is accessory to a violation of this chapter is subject to the penalties prescribed under this section. Any court of competent jurisdiction has full power to try any violation of this chapter and, upon conviction, the court may at its discretion revoke or suspend the license of the person or entity so convicted. All fines and penalties over and above the cost of court proceedings inure to the commission. A violation of this chapter includes performing or attempting to perform those acts that constitute prohibited practices.   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §101 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin any person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether other administrative, civil or criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted.   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §101 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 421, §B101 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §13006. Confidentiality

§13006. Confidentiality
All hearings and records of hearings conducted by the grievance committee or the professional standards committee of any state or regional professional real estate association or board are confidential and are exempt from discovery.   [PL 1989, c. 82 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 82 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §13007. Fees

§13007. 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 $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. BB, §3 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 32 §13061. Declaration of policy

§13061. Declaration of policy
It is declared to be the policy of the State that licensees shall be supervised by the Real Estate Commission in a manner to ensure that they meet standards which will promote public understanding and confidence in the business of real estate brokerage.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 32 §13062. Real Estate Commission; organization

§13062. Real Estate Commission; organization
1.  Real Estate Commission composition.
The Real Estate Commission, established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 37, consists of 4 industry members and 2 public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Qualifications.
Each industry member of the commission must have been a real estate broker or associate broker by vocation in this State for at least 5 years prior to appointment.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Geographic distribution.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §4 (RP).]
4.  Terms; removal.
Terms of the members of the commission are for 3 years. Members may be removed by the Governor for cause.
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §266 (AMD).]
5.  Quorum; procedure.
[PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §23 (RP).]
6.  Appointments.
The members of the commission are appointed by the Governor. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §4 (AMD).]
7.  Chair.
The commission shall annually elect a chair from its members.
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §266 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 471, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B156 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §§A100,B30 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 53, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 53, §10 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 600, §A266 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 727, §§C12-14 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §4 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 32 §13063. Compensation (REPEALED)

§13063. Compensation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 32 §13064. Seal; evidence; inspection of records (REPEALED)

§13064. Seal; evidence; inspection of records
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 32 §13065. Rules

§13065. Rules
The commission may establish guidelines and rules by which this chapter shall be administered. Rules shall be subject to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II and consistent with the law to govern the following.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
1.  Adjudicatory hearings.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §7 (RP).]
2.  Investigations.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §8 (RP).]
3.  Brokerage practice.
The commission may adopt rules consistent with the standards set forth in this chapter governing real estate brokerage practices in order to establish standards of practice which serve the interests of both the public and the industry.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
4.  License qualifications.
The commission may adopt rules relating to the qualifications and application for any license authorized under this chapter as are deemed necessary to assure that applicants are sufficiently trustworthy and competent to transact the business for which they will be licensed.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
5.  Fees.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §9 (RP).]
6.  Education.
The commission may adopt rules to be applied in determining whether educational programs meet the license qualifications required under this chapter.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
7.  Supervision of employees.
The commission shall adopt rules defining the authority and responsibility of designated brokers in supervising sales agents, as well as other brokerage related employees and independent contractors.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
8.  Other.
The commission may adopt and enforce such other rules as are necessary for the performance of its duties under this chapter.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 209, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §§7-9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 32 §13066. Hearings (REPEALED)

§13066. Hearings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 129, §4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 32 §13067. Causes for disciplinary action (REPEALED)

§13067. Causes for disciplinary action
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 53, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §5 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 32 §13068. Decisions

§13068. Decisions
1.  Licensing.
After hearing, the commission may affirm, modify or reverse the director's decision to deny an examination, license or renewal license or, in its discretion, file a complaint in the District Court pursuant to Title 4, chapter 5 and Title 5, section 10051 to determine whether a license may be denied.
[PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §75 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
2.  Violation of chapter.
If, after hearing, the commission finds that a violation of this chapter has occurred, it may:
A. Reprimand the person or entity;   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
B. Require the person or entity to comply with such terms and conditions as it determines necessary to correct the basis for the violation or prevent further violations by issuing a cease and desist order. Violation of a cease and desist order shall constitute a violation of this chapter;   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
C. Assess the violator a fine of no more than $2,000 a violation;   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
D. Suspend or revoke any license issued under this chapter; or   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
E. Report its findings and recommendations to the Attorney General or the district attorney recommending prosecution.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
3.  Appeals.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §13 (RP).]
Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, revocations ordered by the commission are subject to judicial review exclusively in the Superior Court in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §§B75,78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 3: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AGENCY › 32 §13171. Real estate brokerage agency

§13171. Real estate brokerage agency
As used in this chapter, except for subchapter 7, "real estate brokerage agency" or "agency" means any person or entity engaged in real estate brokerage services through its designated broker, associates or employees and licensed by the commission as a real estate brokerage agency.   [PL 2005, c. 378, §2 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 378, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 3: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AGENCY › 32 §13172. Original application

§13172. Original application
Each applicant for an original agency license shall submit an application, signed by the authorized agency official, together with the fee as set under section 13007.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 3: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AGENCY › 32 §13173. Agency license qualifications

§13173. Agency license qualifications
1.  Designated broker.
The owner or a duly authorized agency official shall hold a Maine real estate broker license and be designated by the agency to act for it in the conduct of real estate brokerage.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
2.  Employees.
Every person employed by or on behalf of the agency in the performance of real estate brokerage shall be properly licensed under this chapter.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
3.  Reputation.
The agency and its owner or principal officers, if previously engaged in any business, shall bear a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, fair dealing and competency.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
4.  Nonresidents.
The following applies to nonresidents.
A. Nonresident applicants shall hold a similar license in good standing and maintain an active place of business in its resident jurisdiction.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
B. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §6 (RP).]
[PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §6 (AMD).]
5.  Place of business.
Every agency holding an active license shall maintain a fixed and definite place of business where its designated broker and employees may be personally contacted without unreasonable delay.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
6.  Branch office.
Other locations that are advertised as locations where the public may contact the agency or its employees concerning brokerage services must be licensed as a branch office.
[PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. J, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 129, §7 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. J, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 3: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AGENCY › 32 §13174. License denial

§13174. License denial
A license may be denied to any agency applicant:   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
1.  Complete and accurate application.
Who fails to submit a complete and accurate application;
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
2.  Proof of qualifications.
Who fails to submit satisfactory proof that it has met the qualifications specified in this chapter and is sufficiently trustworthy and competent to transact real estate brokerage services in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public;
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
3.  Conviction of crime.
Subject to Title 5, chapter 341, if the owner or principal entity officials have been convicted of any Class A, B or C crime or any crime which bears directly on the practice of real estate brokerage; or
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
4.  Revocation of license.
If the agency and its owner or its principal officers have had any professional or occupational license revoked for disciplinary reasons, or an application rejected for reasons relating to untrustworthiness, within 3 years prior to the date of application.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 3: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AGENCY › 32 §13175. Agency changes

§13175. Agency changes
Any change of address, name or other material changes in the conditions or qualifications set forth in the original application must be reported to the director no later than 10 days after the change. Upon application and payment of the fee as set under section 13007, the commission records must be changed and a new license must be issued for the unexpired term of the current license, if appropriate.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §17 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 3: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AGENCY › 32 §13176. Trade names

§13176. Trade names
Agencies may conduct business under a trade name, provided that their license is issued under the trade name. If an agency is licensed with a trade name, that trade name shall be used by the agency, its employees and independent contractors in all real estate brokerage related advertising. The director may refuse to issue a license under a specific trade name if the name is deemed to be misleading, deceptive or will likely result in confusion with other existing businesses.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 3: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AGENCY › 32 §13177. Real estate brokerage contracts (REPEALED)

§13177. Real estate brokerage contracts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 129, §8 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 378, §3 (RP). PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 3: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AGENCY › 32 §13177-A. Brokerage agreements

§13177-A. Brokerage agreements
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, "brokerage agreement," "real estate brokerage agency" and "client" have the same meanings as in section 13271.
[PL 2005, c. 378, §4 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
2.  Written agreements.
A brokerage agreement between a real estate brokerage agency and a client must be in writing and, at a minimum, include the following:
A. The signature of the client to be charged;   [PL 2005, c. 378, §4 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
B. The terms and conditions of the brokerage services to be provided;   [PL 2005, c. 378, §4 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
C. The method or amount of compensation to be paid;   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. J, §2 (AMD).]
D. The date upon which the agreement will expire; and   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. J, §2 (AMD).]
E. A statement that the agreement creates an agency-client relationship.   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. J, §2 (NEW).]
A brokerage agreement may not be enforced against any client who in good faith subsequently engages the services of another real estate brokerage agency following the expiration date of the first brokerage agreement. Any brokerage agreement provision extending a real estate brokerage agency's right to a fee following expiration of the brokerage agreement may not extend that right beyond 6 months.
[PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. J, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 378, §4 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. J, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 3: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AGENCY › 32 §13178. Trust accounts

§13178. Trust accounts
Every agency shall maintain a federally insured account or accounts in a financial institution authorized to do business in this State, as defined in Title 9‑B, section 131, subsection 17‑A, or a credit union authorized to do business in this State, as defined in Title 9‑B, section 131, subsection 12‑A, for the sole purpose of depositing all earnest money deposits and all other money held by it as an agency in which its clients or other persons with whom it is dealing have an interest. The trust account and withdrawal orders, including all checks drawn on the account, must name the subject agency and be identified as a real estate trust account. Real estate trust accounts must be free from trustee process, except by those persons for whom the brokerage agency has made the deposits and then only to the extent of the interest. The designated broker, except for an amount necessary to maintain the accounts not to exceed an amount prescribed by commission rule, shall withdraw from the accounts all fees due within 30 days after but not until consummation or termination of the transaction when the designated broker makes or causes to be made a full accounting to the broker's principal. The designated broker shall maintain trust accounts and supporting records in a manner prescribed by commission rule. These accounts and records must be open for inspection by the director or the director's authorized representative at the agency's place of business during generally recognized business hours. Upon order of the director, the designated broker shall authorize the director in writing to confirm the balance of funds held in all agency trust accounts. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2005, c. 378, §5 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 378, §5 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT › Subchapter 3: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AGENCY › 32 §13179. Supervision of employees

§13179. Supervision of employees
The designated broker shall exercise a reasonable level of supervision commensurate with the level of qualification and experience of agency employees and independent contractors supervised, in order to protect and promote the interests of its clients with absolute fidelity. The designated broker shall not permit or authorize any person to engage in any activity for which they are not properly licensed.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW).
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§13180. Termination of employment
When any broker, associate broker or real estate sales agent is discharged or terminates employment with a brokerage agency, the designated broker shall immediately send a communication to the last known address of the broker, associate broker or sales agent advising the broker, associate broker or sales agent that the commission has been notified. The designated broker shall deliver a copy of the communication to the commission.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).]
Upon receipt of the notice of termination by the licensee, the license is void and may only be reinstated or placed on inactive status after proper application and payment of the prescribed fee. It is unlawful for any broker, associate broker or real estate sales agent to perform any brokerage services without first receiving a new active license.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).
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§13181. Contents; display
The director shall issue to each agency a license in the form and size prescribed by the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. The license of each broker, associate broker and sales agent must be delivered or mailed to the designated broker and be kept in the custody and control of the designated broker. It is the duty of the designated broker to conspicuously display the agency license in the broker's place of business.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §18 (AMD).
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§13182. Agency license renewal
Agency licenses expire on December 31st, or at such times as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate, of each biennial period for which it was issued. Upon application and payment of the fee as set under section 13007, a renewal license is issued for each ensuing biennial period in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant denial of a license. The suspension, revocation or expiration of an agency or designated broker's license automatically voids every license granted to any person by virtue of the person's employment by the agency whose license has been suspended, revoked or expired pending a change of employer and the issuance of a new license. The new license is issued without charge if granted during the same biennial period in which the original was granted.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §19 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §3 (AMD).
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§13183. Acts authorized
An agency, through its designated broker, may perform all of the brokerage services contemplated by this chapter and may employ or retain others to perform brokerage services on behalf of the agency. The designated broker may also delegate any of the designated broker's duties and authority provided for under this chapter to an agency affiliate, but when doing so is not relieved of any responsibility imposed by this chapter.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §4 (AMD).
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§13184. Real estate brokerage records; retention
A designated broker shall maintain complete and adequate records of all real estate brokerage activity conducted on behalf of the broker's agency. The commission shall specify by rule the records required to establish complete and adequate records, including retention schedules. The records must be open for inspection by the director or the director's authorized representative at the agency's place of business during generally recognized business hours.   [PL 2005, c. 378, §6 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 378, §6 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).
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§13191. General qualifications
1.  Application.
Applicants must submit an application together with the fee as set under section 13007.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §20 (AMD).]
2.  Age.
The applicant shall have reached his 18th birthday at the time of his application.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
3.  Residence.
The applicant shall provide evidence of his legal residence.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
4.  High school.
The applicant shall be a high school graduate or hold an equivalency certificate.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
5.  Reputation.
The applicant must have a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, fair dealing and competency.
[PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. J, §5 (AMD).]
6.  Active license.
Upon application for an active license, the applicant shall provide a written statement from the designated broker of the agency, who will be employing the applicant, authorizing issuance of the applicant's license under the agency.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
7.  Single license.
No more than one license may be issued to any person for the same period of time. In the event of a change in an employer, another license shall not be issued until the current license has been returned or for which a satisfactory accounting has been made.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §§20, 21 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. J, §5 (AMD).
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§13192. License denial
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 53, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §22 (RP).
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§13193. Nonresidents
In lieu of education and experience requirements, nonresident original license applicants must hold a similar active license in good standing in another jurisdiction and must appear at such time and place as the director may designate for the purpose of written examination pertaining to Maine real estate laws.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §7 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §5 (AMD).
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§13193-A. Licensure by endorsement
Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary, the commission, 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 commission 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, §39 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 642, §39 (NEW).
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§13194. License renewal
Licenses expire on December 31st, or at such other times as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate, of each biennial period for which it was issued, except those licenses issued under section 13200. The director shall issue a renewal license for each ensuing biennial period in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant the refusal of granting a license, upon receipt of the written request of the applicant, the biennial fee as set under section 13007 for the license and upon the applicant presenting evidence of compliance with the requirements of section 13197. The director shall deny a renewal license to any applicant whose license has lapsed for more than 90 days, unless the renewal license applicant passes the license examination designated by commission rule for this purpose.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §23 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §23 (AMD).
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§13195. Changes
Any change of address, name or other material change in the conditions or qualifications set forth in the original application, including but not limited to criminal convictions or suspension or revocation of any professional license, must be reported to the director no later than 10 days after the change. Upon application and payment of the fee as set under section 13007, the commission records must be changed and a new license issued for the unexpired term of the current license, if appropriate.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §24 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 129, §9 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §24 (AMD).
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§13196. Inactive licenses
1.  Placement on inactive status.
Any licensee who does not desire to perform any of the activities described in section 13001 and who wants to preserve the license while not engaged in any brokerage activity may apply to the commission for inactive status upon payment of the fee as set under section 13007. The commission may place the license on inactive status and issue an inactive license only upon application by the licensee. During inactive status, the licensee is required to renew the license biennially, but is not required to maintain a place of business or meet the educational provisions of section 13197.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §25 (AMD).]
2.  Reinstatement to active status.
Licensees who have remained on inactive status for 6 years or more may have their licenses reinstated to active status by submitting an application and fee and by successfully passing a license examination designated by commission rule for this purpose. Licensees who activate within 6 years of the initial inactive license may activate by successfully completing the designated examination or by completing continuing education courses that meet commission approved clock hours as follows:
A. For those applicants remaining inactive from the issuance of the inactive licenses up to 2 years, 21 clock hours of continuing education completed within the previous biennium;   [PL 2005, c. 378, §7 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
B. For those applicants remaining inactive for more than 2 years but less than 4 years, 28 clock hours of continuing education completed within the previous biennium; or   [PL 2005, c. 378, §7 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
C. For those applicants remaining inactive for more than 4 years but less than 6 years, 36 clock hours of continuing education completed within the previous biennium.   [PL 2005, c. 378, §7 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §25 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 53, §8 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §10 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 378, §7 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §25 (AMD).
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§13197. Continuing education
1.  Requirement.
As a prerequisite to renewal of a license, applicants must complete 21 clock hours of continuing education within 2 years prior to the date of application in programs or courses approved by the commission. This requirement does not apply to agency and company licenses.
[PL 2005, c. 378, §8 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
2.  Program approval.
Each application for approval of a continuing education program must be submitted according to the guidelines prescribed by the commission, together with the fee as set under section 13007. The fee is retained whether or not the application is approved, except that the commission may waive the application fee for any program or course for the purpose of promoting the intent of this section and that meets the standards prescribed by rule.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §26 (AMD).]
3.  Core requirement.
The commission may establish a core educational requirement for each license type, not to exceed 6 clock hours, in which case the remaining requirement shall be fulfilled from elective programs approved by the commission.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
4.  Voluntary certification program.
The commission may establish a program for recognizing real estate brokers who have advanced education, training and experience in a specialized discipline related to the field of real estate. Standards to be met in order to be certified shall be prescribed by rules adopted by the commission, subject to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 129, §11 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 378, §8 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §26 (AMD).
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§13198. Real estate broker
1.  Definition.
"Real estate broker" or "broker" means any person employed by or on behalf of an agency to perform brokerage and licensed by the commission as a broker.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
2.  Professional qualifications.
An applicant for a broker license must meet the qualifications under paragraphs A and B.
A. The applicant must have been licensed as an associate broker affiliated with a real estate brokerage agency for 2 years within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application.   [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
B. The applicant must satisfactorily complete the course of study meeting guidelines established by the commission.   [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
[PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
3.  Acts authorized.
Each broker license granted entitles the holder to perform all of the acts contemplated under this chapter on behalf of an agency, including being designated by the agency to act for it.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §27 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §17 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §6 (AMD).
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§13199. Associate real estate broker
1.  Definition.
"Associate real estate broker" or "associate broker" means any person employed by or on behalf of an agency to perform real estate brokerage services and licensed by the commission as an associate broker.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
2.  Professional qualifications.
[PL 2005, c. 378, §9 (RP); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
2-A.  Professional qualifications.
An applicant for an associate broker license must have been licensed as a real estate sales agent affiliated with a real estate brokerage agency for 2 years within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application and satisfactorily completed a course of study meeting guidelines established by the commission. The commission may not issue a license under this section until an individual has completed 2 years as a licensed real estate sales agent.
[PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §18 (AMD).]
3.  Acts authorized.
Each associate broker license granted entitles the holder to perform all of the acts contemplated by this chapter on behalf of an agency.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 209, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §12 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 378, §§9,10 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §28 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §18 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. F, §7 (AMD).
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§13200. Real estate sales agent
1.  Definition.
"Real estate sales agent" or "sales agent" means any person employed by or on behalf of an agency to perform real estate brokerage services in a training capacity and licensed by the commission as a sales agent.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
2.  Professional qualification.
Each applicant for a sales agent license must meet the following qualifications:
A. The applicant must satisfactorily complete a course of study meeting commission established guidelines; and   [PL 2005, c. 378, §11 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
B. The applicant must appear at such time and place as the director may designate for the purpose of a written sales agent examination.   [PL 2005, c. 378, §11 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
[PL 2005, c. 378, §11 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
3.  Acts authorized.
Each sales agent license granted shall entitle the holder to perform all brokerage services contemplated by this chapter which are specifically authorized by the designated broker and which are within the guidelines established by the commission for sales agents.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
4.  License term.
Sales agent licenses shall be issued for 2 years and may not be renewed. A new sales agent license may not be reissued within 5 years following the date the previous sales agent license was issued.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
5.  Waiver.
The commission may grant waivers to allow individuals to remain licensed as sales agents beyond the 2-year term specified in subsection 4. Waivers shall be granted on the basis of extenuating circumstances as defined by rules promulgated by the commission.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 378, §11 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).
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§13201. Timeshare agent
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 129, §13 (RP). PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF).
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§13221. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 209, §4 (RP).
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§13222. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 209, §4 (RP).
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§13223. Review of decisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 209, §4 (RP).