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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 9: CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE › Chapter 316-B: SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER ADVISORY BOARD › 5 §3360-N. Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Advisory Board established; membership

§3360-N. Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Advisory Board established; membership
1.  Establishment and membership.
The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Advisory Board, referred to in this chapter as the "board," established under section 12004‑J, subsection 13, is established within the Department of Health and Human Services. The board consists of 15 members appointed by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. Members must include the following:
A. One physician licensed to practice medicine in the State;   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. Z, §1 (NEW).]
B. One member representing a school of nursing;   [PL 2021, c. 118, §1 (AMD).]
C. Two sexual assault nurse examiners;   [PL 2021, c. 118, §1 (AMD).]
D. One representative from a sexual assault support center;   [PL 2021, c. 118, §1 (AMD).]
E. One member from a statewide coalition against sexual assault;   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. Z, §1 (NEW).]
F. One survivor of sexual assault;   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. Z, §1 (NEW).]
G. One attorney from the Department of the Attorney General, designated by the Attorney General;   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. GG, §2 (AMD).]
H. One employee of the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory;   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. Z, §1 (NEW).]
I. One member from a statewide association of prosecutors;   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. Z, §1 (NEW).]
J. One member from a statewide association of hospitals;   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. Z, §1 (NEW).]
K. One member who is a forensic pediatric health care provider;   [PL 2021, c. 118, §1 (AMD).]
K-1. One representative of law enforcement; and   [PL 2021, c. 118, §1 (NEW).]
L. Two public members.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. Z, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 118, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Terms of appointment.
The term of each member of the board is 3 years. When a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of a term, the appointment to fill that vacancy is for the balance of the unexpired term.
[PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. GG, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Chair.
The Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall appoint a member to act as the chair of the board.
[PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. GG, §2 (AMD).]
4.  Meetings.
The board may not meet more than once a month.
[PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. Z, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Quorum.
Five members of the board constitute a quorum.
[PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. Z, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 439, §Z1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. GG, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 118, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 9: CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE › Chapter 316-B: SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER ADVISORY BOARD › 5 §3360-O. Duties

§3360-O. Duties
The board shall advise and assist the State in promoting and supporting the statewide creation, growth and sustainability of sexual assault forensic examiner programs. The board shall provide advice and assistance regarding training, technical assistance, standards and resources to the sexual assault forensic examiner programs.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. Z, §1 (NEW).]
The board may establish prerequisites applicable to persons who wish to participate in sexual assault forensic examiner training and authorize the issuance of certificates to those who complete the training. The process of sexual assault forensic examiner training and issuance of certificates under this section does not constitute a license or licensing action under chapter 375, subchapter 5.   [PL 2013, c. 68, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 439, §Z1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 68, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 9: CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE › Chapter 316-B: SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER ADVISORY BOARD › 5 §3360-P. Administration

§3360-P. Administration
The Department of Health and Human Services shall provide general administrative oversight for the board's policies and responsibilities. When appropriate, the Department of Health and Human Services may employ personnel necessary to carry out the purposes of the board; lease, rent or acquire adequate equipment and facilities; accept federal funds or grants that are available to carry out or implement the board's objectives; and provide technical assistance and training to sexual assault forensic examiners.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. GG, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 439, §Z1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. GG, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 10: DRUG ABUSE › Chapter 317: COMMISSION ON DRUG ABUSE (REPEALED) › 5 §3361. Declaration of policy (REPEALED)

§3361. Declaration of policy
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 379 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 566, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 10: DRUG ABUSE › Chapter 317: COMMISSION ON DRUG ABUSE (REPEALED) › 5 §3362. Commission (REPEALED)

§3362. Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 379 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 566, §3 (RP). PL 1973, c. 571, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 10: DRUG ABUSE › Chapter 317: COMMISSION ON DRUG ABUSE (REPEALED) › 5 §3363. Term of service (REPEALED)

§3363. Term of service
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 379 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 566, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 10: DRUG ABUSE › Chapter 317: COMMISSION ON DRUG ABUSE (REPEALED) › 5 §3364. Assistance from other state agencies (REPEALED)

§3364. Assistance from other state agencies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 379 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 566, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 10: DRUG ABUSE › Chapter 317: COMMISSION ON DRUG ABUSE (REPEALED) › 5 §3365. Responsibilities (REPEALED)

§3365. Responsibilities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 379 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 566, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 10: DRUG ABUSE › Chapter 317: COMMISSION ON DRUG ABUSE (REPEALED) › 5 §3366. Authority (REPEALED)

§3366. Authority
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 379 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 566, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 10-A: FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES › Chapter 319: MAINE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES COMMISSION › 5 §3373. Firefighter Safety Equipment Fund

§3373. Firefighter Safety Equipment Fund
1.  Fund established.
The Firefighter Safety Equipment Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established under the commission as a nonlapsing fund to provide funds to allow fire departments to purchase and install diesel vehicle exhaust systems and heavy duty extractor washing machines.
[PL 2023, c. 437, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Grant program.
The commission shall establish criteria to award grants to fire departments from the fund. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2023, c. 437, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Procedure.
A fire department may apply to the commission for grants. The commission shall evaluate each application pursuant to the criteria developed pursuant to subsection 2 and, to the extent funds are available, shall award grants from the fund.
[PL 2023, c. 437, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 437, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 327: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › 5 §3501. Department; commissioner (REPEALED)

§3501. Department; commissioner
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 493 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 622, §§17-C (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3511. Title (REPEALED)

§3511. Title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3512. Purpose and intent (REPEALED)

§3512. Purpose and intent
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 527, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3513. Definitions (REPEALED)

§3513. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 527, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §§J1,2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3514. Division of Community Services (REPEALED)

§3514. Division of Community Services
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 229, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 527, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 9, §I1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3515. Director of Community Services (REPEALED)

§3515. Director of Community Services
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 527, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B35 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 9, §I2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3516. Rules (REPEALED)

§3516. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 480, §B3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3517. Community Services Advisory Board (REPEALED)

§3517. Community Services Advisory Board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §31 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 527, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B20 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J6 (RP). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3518. Division of Community Services; powers and duties (REPEALED)

§3518. Division of Community Services; powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 480, §B4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 229, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 527, §6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 9, §I3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J7 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3518-A. Administration of the fuel assistance program (REPEALED)

§3518-A. Administration of the fuel assistance program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 737, §A17 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 9, §I4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J8 (RP). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3518-B. Fuel Assistance Reserve Fund (REPEALED)

§3518-B. Fuel Assistance Reserve Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 884, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §J9 (RP). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3519. Community action agencies (REPEALED)

§3519. Community action agencies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §J10 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3520. Governing board for community action agency (REPEALED)

§3520. Governing board for community action agency
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 480, §B5 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 229, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J11 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3521. Programs (REPEALED)

§3521. Programs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 229, §5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3522. Allocation of Community Services Block Grant funds (REPEALED)

§3522. Allocation of Community Services Block Grant funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 480, §B6 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 480, §B7 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 229, §6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §§J12-14 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3523. Confidentiality of records (REPEALED)

§3523. Confidentiality of records
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 229, §7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §§J15,16 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 11: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 330: MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT (REPEALED) › 5 §3524. Penalty (REPEALED)

§3524. Penalty
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 527, §7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §J17 (RP). PL 1991, c. 622, §J25 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §4551. Title

§4551. Title
This Act may be known and cited as the Maine Human Rights Act.   [PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §4552. Policy

§4552. Policy
To protect the public health, safety and welfare, it is declared to be the policy of this State to keep continually in review all practices infringing on the basic human right to a life with dignity, and the causes of these practices, so that corrective measures may, where possible, be promptly recommended and implemented, and to prevent discrimination in employment, housing, education, extension of credit or access to public accommodations on account of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin and in employment, extension of credit and access to public accommodations on the basis of age; and in employment and housing on the basis of familial status; and in employment because of the previous assertion of a claim or right against a prior employer under former Title 39 or Title 39‑A and because of protected activity under Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 5‑B; and to prevent discrimination or retaliation on the basis of an assertion of rights under this Act or interference with an individual's right to be free from discrimination prohibited under this Act.   [PL 2021, c. 366, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 347, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 705, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 355, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 358, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §28 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 478, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 245, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 99, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 327, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 10, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 366, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §4554. Construction

§4554. Construction
1.  Relationship to other laws.
Nothing in this Act may be construed to invalidate or limit the remedies, rights and procedures of any law of any state or political subdivision of any state or jurisdiction that provides greater or equal protection for the rights of individuals with disabilities than are afforded by this Act. Nothing in this Act may be construed to preclude the prohibition of, or the imposition of restrictions on, smoking in places of employment covered by subchapter III or in transportation or places of public accommodation covered by subchapter V.
[PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Insurance.
Subchapters III and V of this Act may not be construed to prohibit or restrict, with regard to individuals with disabilities:
A. An insurer, hospital, medical service company, health maintenance organization or any agent or entity that administers benefit plans or similar organizations from underwriting risks, classifying risks or administering risks that are based on or not inconsistent with state law;   [PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).]
B. A person or organization covered by this Act from establishing, sponsoring, observing or administering the terms of a bona fide benefit plan that are based on underwriting risks, classifying risks or administering risks that are based on or not inconsistent with state law; or   [PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).]
C. A person or organization covered by this Act from establishing, sponsoring, observing or administering the terms of a bona fide employee benefit plan that is not subject to state laws that regulate insurance.   [PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).]
Paragraphs A, B and C may not be used as a subterfuge to evade the requirements of subchapters III and V.
[PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).]
3.  Accommodations and services.
Nothing in this Act may be construed to require an individual with a disability to accept an accommodation, aid, service, opportunity or benefit that the individual chooses not to accept.
[PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW).]
4.  Physical or mental disability.
The definition of "physical or mental disability" in section 4553‑A is intended to be interpreted broadly to create greater coverage than under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
[PL 2007, c. 385, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 393, §9 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 385, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 5 §4555. Application (REPEALED)

§4555. Application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 393, §10 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 464, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 5 §4561. Members

§4561. Members
The Maine Human Rights Commission, established by section 12004‑G, subsection 15, shall be an independent commission of no more than 5 members. No more than 3 of the members may be of the same political party. The members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters and confirmation by the Legislature. The Governor shall designate one member to be the chair.   [PL 1989, c. 503, Pt. B, §21 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 771, §88 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §32 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 709, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B21 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 5 §4562. Terms of office

§4562. Terms of office
The members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of 5 years each, except that of those first appointed, the Governor shall designate one whose term shall be only one year, one whose term shall be only 2 years, one whose term shall be only 3 years and one whose term shall be only 4 years.   [PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).]
A member of the commission appointed to fill a vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the member whom he shall succeed.   [PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 5 §4563. Quorum

§4563. Quorum
Three members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. A vacancy in the commission shall not impair the power of the remaining members to exercise all the powers of the commission.   [PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 5 §4564. Compensation; reappointment

§4564. Compensation; reappointment
Each member of the commission shall be compensated as provided in chapter 379. All members of the commission shall be eligible for reappointment subject to section 4561.   [PL 1987, c. 709, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §33 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 709, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 5 §4565. Removal from office

§4565. Removal from office
Any member of the commission may be removed by the Governor for inefficiency, neglect of duty, misconduct or malfeasance in office, after being given a written statement of the charges.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §89 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 771, §89 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 2: COMMISSION › 5 §4566-A. Certification and conformity with rules

§4566-A. Certification and conformity with rules
1.  Certification of state law.
The commission shall take all steps required under 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 36, Subpart F to request federal certification that the State's laws concerning accessibility and usability of places of public accommodation meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. These steps include issuing public notice of an intent to file, conducting a public hearing on record and preparing and filing with the United States Department of Justice the request for certification. If the commission determines that no significant portion of the law is certifiable, the commission may cease its attempts to obtain certification and shall report its determinations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters. The report must include recommendations on changes to the law as necessary to achieve certification of a significant portion of the law.
[PL 1995, c. 393, §11 (NEW).]
2.  Conformity of rules relating to special use areas.
The commission shall amend its rules relating to accessibility of places of public accommodation to include standards contained in the regulations adopted pursuant to Titles I, II, and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Accessibility Guidelines, 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 36, Subpart F, relating to restaurants and cafeterias, medical care facilities, business and mercantile establishments, libraries, accessible transient lodging and other places of public accommodation, but only to the extent that those standards provide greater accessibility than any comparable standards contained in current state law or rules.
[PL 1995, c. 393, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 393, §11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 3: FAIR EMPLOYMENT › 5 §4571. Right to freedom from discrimination in employment

§4571. Right to freedom from discrimination in employment
The opportunity for an individual to secure employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin or familial status is recognized as and declared to be a civil right.   [PL 2021, c. 366, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 347, §5 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 705, §5 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 355, §5 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 358, §6 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §32 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 99, §6 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 10, §10 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 366, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 3: FAIR EMPLOYMENT › 5 §4573-A. Defenses

§4573-A. Defenses
1.  General provisions.
It is a defense to a charge of discrimination under this subchapter that an alleged application of qualification standards, tests or selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out or otherwise deny a job or benefit to an individual based on protected class status has been shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity, and such performance can not be accomplished by reasonable accommodation, as required by this subchapter.
[PL 2019, c. 464, §3 (AMD).]
1-A.  Qualification standards defined.
For the purposes of this section, the term "qualification standards" may include a requirement that an individual does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
[PL 1995, c. 511, §1 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 511, §3 (AFF).]
1-B.  Physical or mental disability.
[PL 2019, c. 464, §4 (RP).]
2.  Religious entities.
This subchapter does not prohibit a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society from giving preference in employment to individuals of its same religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by the corporation, association, educational institution or society of its activities. Under this subchapter, a religious organization may require that all applicants and employees conform to the religious tenets of that organization.
[PL 1995, c. 393, §21 (NEW).]
3.  Physical or mental disability.
This subchapter does not prohibit an employer from discharging or refusing to hire an individual with a physical or mental disability or subject an employer to any legal liability resulting from the refusal to employ or the discharge of the individual with a physical or mental disability if the employer establishes that the individual, because of the physical or mental disability, is unable to perform job duties or to perform job duties in a manner that would not endanger the health or safety of the individual or others.
[PL 2021, c. 366, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 393, §21 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 511, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 511, §3 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 464, §§3, 4 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 366, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 3: FAIR EMPLOYMENT › 5 §4575. Mandatory retirement age prohibited

§4575. Mandatory retirement age prohibited
1.  Legislative findings and intent.
The Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens are pushed out of the work force solely because of their age. The Legislature further finds that many older Maine residents who have been pushed out of the work force are fully capable of carrying out the duties and responsibilities required by employment. Finally, the Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens, because of their years of experience, can make valuable contributions to the work force.
It is the intent of the Legislature that discrimination based on age against any person who seeks employment in the public sector or who is already employed by a public employer shall not be tolerated. It is further the intent of the Legislature to ensure that any older person who seeks or wishes to continue employment in the public sector and who is capable of fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of such employment, shall be treated like any other person who seeks or wishes to continue such employment. Finally, it is the clear and unequivocal intent of the Legislature to prohibit employers in the public sector from requiring employees to retire at a specified age or after completion of a specified number of years of service.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 3,7 (NEW).]
2.  Criteria and standards.
A state department or public school may establish reasonable criteria and standards of job performance to be used for the purpose of determining when employment of its employees should be terminated. Where there is a certified bargaining agent, the establishment of these criteria and standards may be a subject of collective bargaining. These criteria and standards must be consistent for all employees in the same or similar job classifications, must be applied fairly to all employees regardless of age and must be consistent with the provisions of this Act relating to the employment of persons who are physically and mentally disabled.
[PL 2021, c. 348, §11 (AMD).]
3.  Federal requirements.
This section shall not be construed to effect or limit any power or duty relating to pension or retirement plans which the United States Government reserves to itself.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§3,7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§3,7 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 348, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 3: FAIR EMPLOYMENT › 5 §4576. Gender equity in school administrative positions

§4576. Gender equity in school administrative positions
The commission shall promote gender equity in the hiring of public school administrators in cooperation with the Commissioner of Education and investigate all human rights complaints associated with the public school system.   [PL 1989, c. 889, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 889, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 3: FAIR EMPLOYMENT › 5 §4577. Compensation history inquiry as evidence of unlawful discrimination

§4577. Compensation history inquiry as evidence of unlawful discrimination
1.  Legislative findings and intent.
The Legislature finds that despite requirements regarding equal pay having been a part of the laws of Maine since 1965, wage inequality is an ongoing issue in the State. Wage inequality causes substantial harm to the citizens and to the economy of the State. The Legislature finds that when employers base compensation decisions on compensation history of a prospective employee, it directly perpetuates this wage inequality. An employer's knowledge of a prospective employee's compensation history is directly related to the practice of basing compensation decisions on compensation history. It is the intent of the Legislature to promote the payment of equal compensation for comparable work on jobs that have comparable requirements relating to skill, effort and responsibility and to prevent unlawful employment discrimination with respect to compensation.
[PL 2019, c. 35, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Evidence of unlawful employment discrimination.
Evidence of unlawful employment discrimination under section 4572 and Title 26, section 628 includes, but is not limited to, an employer's inquiring, either directly or indirectly, about the compensation history of a prospective employee from the prospective employee or a current or former employer of the prospective employee or otherwise seeking the compensation history of a prospective employee.
[PL 2019, c. 35, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Exceptions.
Notwithstanding subsection 2, an employer or employment agency may inquire about or seek compensation history of an employee or prospective employee after an offer of employment that includes all terms of compensation has been negotiated and made to the prospective employee. If an employee or prospective employee has voluntarily disclosed compensation history information, without prompting by the employer or employment agency, the employer or employment agency may seek to confirm or permit a prospective employee to confirm such information prior to an offer of employment. This section does not apply to an employer who inquires about compensation history pursuant to any federal or state law that specifically requires the disclosure or verification of compensation history for employment purposes.
[PL 2019, c. 35, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 35, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 4: FAIR HOUSING › 5 §4582. Unlawful housing discrimination (REPEALED)

§4582. Unlawful housing discrimination
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 622, §20 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 347, §9 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 705, §8 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 151, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 355, §9 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 358, §12 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §36 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 437, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 638, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 730, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 245, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 99, §§13,14,16, 17 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 10, §14 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §12 (RP). PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 4: FAIR HOUSING › 5 §4582-A. Unlawful housing discrimination on the basis of disability

§4582-A. Unlawful housing discrimination on the basis of disability
It is unlawful housing discrimination, in violation of this Act:   [PL 1989, c. 779 (NEW).]
1.  Modifications.
For any owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a housing accommodation or any of their agents to refuse to permit, at the expense of a person with physical or mental disability, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by that person if the modifications may be necessary to give that person full enjoyment of the premises, except that, with a rental, the landlord, when it is reasonable to do so, may condition permission for a modification on the renter's agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted;
[PL 2011, c. 613, §13 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).]
2.  Accommodations.
For any owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a housing accommodation or any of their agents to refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services when those accommodations are necessary to give a person with physical or mental disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing; or
[PL 2011, c. 613, §13 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).]
3.  Assistance animals.
For any owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a housing accommodation or any of their agents to refuse to permit the use of an assistance animal or otherwise discriminate against an individual with a physical or mental disability who uses an assistance animal at the housing accommodation unless it is shown by defense that the assistance animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others or the use of the assistance animal would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others or would substantially interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of the housing accommodation by others. The use of an assistance animal may not be conditioned on the payment of a fee or security deposit, although the individual with a physical or mental disability is liable for any damage done to the premises or facilities by such an assistance animal.
[PL 2015, c. 457, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 779 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 99, §18 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 243, §§2, 3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 664, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §13 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 457, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 4: FAIR HOUSING › 5 §4583. Application

§4583. Application
Nothing in this Act may be construed to prohibit or limit the exercise of the privilege of every person and the agent of any person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a housing accommodation to set up and enforce specifications in the selling, renting, leasing or letting or in the furnishings of facilities or services in connection with the facilities that are consistent with business necessity and are not based on the race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, country of ancestral origin or familial status of or the receipt of public assistance payments by any prospective or actual purchaser, lessee, tenant or occupant. Nothing in this Act may be construed to prohibit or limit the exercise of the privilege of every person and the agent of any person making loans for or offering financial assistance in the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of housing accommodations to set standards and preferences, terms, conditions, limitations or specifications for the granting of loans or financial assistance that are consistent with business necessity and are not based on the race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, country of ancestral origin or familial status of or the receipt of public assistance payments by the applicant for a loan or financial assistance or of any existing or prospective owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of a housing accommodation.   [PL 2021, c. 366, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 347, §10 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 705, §9 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 151, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 358, §13 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §37 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 245, §5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 99, §19 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 10, §15 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 243, §4 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 366, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 5: PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS › 5 §4591. Equal access to public accommodations

§4591. Equal access to public accommodations
The opportunity for every individual to have equal access to places of public accommodation without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin is recognized as and declared to be a civil right.   [PL 2021, c. 366, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 347, §11 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 355, §10 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 358, §§13-A (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §38 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 99, §20 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 10, §16 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 366, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 5: PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS › 5 §4594. Standards for facilities constructed or altered between January 1, 1982 and January 1, 1984

§4594. Standards for facilities constructed or altered between January 1, 1982 and January 1, 1984
1.  Facilities attested.
This section applies for the following facilities:
A. Any building or facility constructed specifically as a place of public accommodation on or after January 1, 1982 but before January 1, 1984, or when the estimated total costs for remodeling or enlarging an existing building exceeds $250,000 and the remodeling or enlarging is begun after January 1, 1982 but before January 1, 1984; and   [PL 2011, c. 322, §2 (AMD).]
B. Any building or facility constructed specifically as a place of employment on or after January 1, 1982 but before January 1, 1984, or when the estimated total costs for remodeling or enlarging an existing building exceed $100,000 and the remodeling or enlarging is begun after January 1, 1982 but before January 1, 1984.   [PL 2011, c. 322, §2 (AMD).]
[PL 2011, c. 322, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Application.
Facilities subject to this section must meet the requirements of the 1981 standards of construction adopted pursuant to Title 25, former chapter 331, to implement the following 4 parts of the American National Standards Institute's "Specification for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to and Usable by Physically Handicapped People," (ANSI A 117.1-1980):
A. 4.3 Accessible Route;   [PL 1981, c. 334, §3 (NEW).]
B. 4.13 Doors;   [PL 1981, c. 334, §3 (NEW).]
C. 4.17 Toilet Stalls;   [PL 1987, c. 390, §2 (AMD).]
D. 4.29.3 Tactile Warnings on doors to Hazardous Areas; and   [PL 1987, c. 390, §2 (AMD).]
E. Parking spaces for use by persons with physical disability in adequate number, pursuant to section 4593, subsection 1, paragraph E.   [PL 1991, c. 99, §24 (AMD).]
[PL 2011, c. 613, §15 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 334, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 390, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 99, §24 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 322, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §15 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 5: PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS › 5 §4594-A. Standards for facilities constructed or altered between January 1, 1984 and January 1, 1988

§4594-A. Standards for facilities constructed or altered between January 1, 1984 and January 1, 1988
1.  Facilities attested.
This section applies to any building or facility constructed specifically as a place of public accommodation on or after January 1, 1984 but before January 1, 1988, or when the estimated total costs for remodeling or enlarging an existing building exceed $150,000 and the remodeling or enlarging is begun after January 1, 1984 but before January 1, 1988.
[PL 2011, c. 322, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Application.
Facilities subject to this section must meet the following standards.
A. Facilities subject to this section constructed on or after January 1, 1984 but before January 1, 1988 must meet the requirements of the 1981 standards of construction adopted pursuant to Title 25, former chapter 331.   [PL 2011, c. 613, §16 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).]
B. Plans to reconstruct, remodel or enlarge an existing place of public accommodation, when the estimated total cost exceeds $150,000, are subject to this section when the proposed reconstruction, remodeling or enlargement will substantially affect that portion of the building normally accessible to the public.
Facilities subject to this section that are remodeled, enlarged or renovated on or after January 1, 1984 but before January 1, 1988 must meet the requirements of the following 4 parts of the 1981 standards of construction adopted pursuant to Title 25, former chapter 331:
(1) 4.3 accessible route;
(2) 4.13 doors;
(3) 4.17 toilet stalls;
(4) 4.29.3 tactile warnings on doors to hazardous areas; and
(5) Parking spaces for use by persons with physical disability in adequate number, pursuant to section 4593, subsection 1, paragraph E.   [PL 2011, c. 613, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).]
[PL 2011, c. 613, §§16, 17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 437, §5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 390, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 99, §25 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 322, §3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §§16, 17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 5: PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS › 5 §4594-E. Waivers for existing buildings (REPEALED)

§4594-E. Waivers for existing buildings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1993, c. 2, §4 (COR). PL 1993, c. 450, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 393, §26 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 5: PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS › 5 §4594-H. Marking of parking space access aisles

§4594-H. Marking of parking space access aisles
Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary, a state department, state agency or quasi-independent state entity shall ensure that parking areas serving state-owned or state-leased buildings housing that state department, state agency or quasi-independent state entity meet the federal standards related to the marking of parking space access aisles under the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, 28 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 35.104 and 35.151. For the purposes of this section, "quasi-independent state entity" has the same meaning as in section 12021, subsection 5.   [PL 2019, c. 573, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 573, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 5-A: A FAIR CREDIT EXTENSION › 5 §4595. Right to freedom from discrimination solely on basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, marital status, ancestry, religion or national origin in any credit transaction

§4595. Right to freedom from discrimination solely on basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, marital status, ancestry, religion or national origin in any credit transaction
The opportunity for every individual to be extended credit without discrimination solely because of any one or more of the following factors: age; race; color; sex; sexual orientation or gender identity; marital status; ancestry; religion or national origin is recognized as and declared to be a civil right.   [PL 2021, c. 366, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 668 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 355, §15 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 370, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §40 (RPR). PL 2005, c. 10, §18 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 366, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS › Chapter 337: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT › Subchapter 5-A: A FAIR CREDIT EXTENSION › 5 §4596. Unlawful credit extension discrimination

§4596. Unlawful credit extension discrimination
It is unlawful credit discrimination for any creditor to refuse the extension of credit to any person solely on the basis of any one or more of the following factors: age; race; color; sex; sexual orientation or gender identity; marital status; ancestry; religion or national origin in any credit transaction. It is not unlawful credit discrimination to comply with the terms and conditions of any bona fide group credit life, accident and health insurance plan, for a financial institution extending credit to a married person to require both the husband and the wife to sign a note and a mortgage and to deny credit to persons under 18 years of age or to consider a person's age in determining the terms upon which credit will be extended.   [PL 2021, c. 366, §17 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 668 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 788, §26 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 355, §16 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 370, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §41 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 10, §19 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 366, §17 (AMD).