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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 37: REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP › 26 §3206. Deregistration of a registered apprenticeship program

§3206. Deregistration of a registered apprenticeship program
As set out in this section, deregistration of an apprenticeship program may be effected upon the voluntary action of the sponsor or by the Maine Apprenticeship Program upon reasonable cause.   [PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
1.  Deregistration at the request of the sponsor.
Upon receipt of a request for deregistration from a sponsor, the Maine Apprenticeship Program may deregister an apprenticeship program by written acknowledgment of the request stating:
A. That the apprenticeship program is deregistered at the sponsor's request and the effective date of the deregistration; and   [PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
B. That, within 15 days of the date of the acknowledgment, the sponsor must notify all apprentices of the deregistration and the effective date; that the deregistration automatically deprives the apprentices of individual registration; that the deregistration removes the apprentices from coverage for federal purposes; and that all apprentices are referred to the Maine Apprenticeship Program for information about potential transfer to other registered apprenticeship programs.   [PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Deregistration by the Maine Apprenticeship Program upon reasonable cause.
The Maine Apprenticeship Program may undertake deregistration proceedings with respect to an apprenticeship program if the apprenticeship program is not conducted, operated or administered in accordance with the apprenticeship program's standards under section 3203 or with the requirements of this chapter, including but not limited to failure to provide on-the-job learning; failure to pay an apprentice a progressively increasing wage consistent with skills acquired; and persistent and significant failure to perform successfully. For purposes of this subsection, persistent and significant failure to perform successfully occurs when a sponsor consistently fails to register at least one apprentice, shows a pattern of poor quality assurance assessment results over a period of several years, demonstrates an ongoing pattern of very low completion rates over a period of several years or shows no indication of improvement in the areas identified by the Maine Apprenticeship Program during a review process as requiring corrective action. The Maine Apprenticeship Program shall follow procedures regarding agency-initiated deregistration as outlined in 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 29.8.
[RR 2011, c. 2, §33 (COR).]
3.  Consequences of deregistration.
An apprentice who is enrolled in an apprenticeship program that is deregistered pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 is denied individual registration under the Maine Apprenticeship Program and is removed from coverage for federal purposes.
[PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2011, c. 2, §33 (COR). PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 37: REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP › 26 §3207. Limitations

§3207. Limitations
1.  Invalidate.
Nothing in this chapter or in an apprenticeship agreement may be construed to invalidate:
A. An apprenticeship provision in a collective bargaining agreement between employers and employees establishing more stringent apprenticeship standards; or   [PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
B. A special provision for veterans, minorities or women in the standards, apprentice qualifications or operation of an apprenticeship program or in the apprenticeship agreement that is not otherwise prohibited by law, executive order or authorized regulation or rule.   [PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 37: REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP › 26 §3208. Complaints

§3208. Complaints
1.  Review.
A controversy or difference arising under an apprenticeship agreement that cannot be resolved between the sponsor and the apprentice and that is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement may be submitted by an apprentice, or the apprentice's authorized representative, to the Maine Apprenticeship Program for review. Matters covered by a collective bargaining agreement are not subject to such review.
[PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Complaint procedure.
A complaint submitted under subsection 1 by an apprentice or the apprentice's authorized representative to the Maine Apprenticeship Program must be in writing and signed by the complainant or authorized representative and must be submitted within 60 days of the final decision of the sponsor. The complaint must set forth the specific matter giving rise to the complaint, together with relevant facts and circumstances. Copies of pertinent documents and correspondence must accompany the complaint.
[PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
3.  Decision; resolution.
The Maine Apprenticeship Program, as appropriate, shall render an opinion on a complaint under this section within 90 days after receipt of the complaint, based upon such investigation of the matters submitted as the Maine Apprenticeship Program finds necessary and the record before it. During the 90-day period, the Maine Apprenticeship Program shall make reasonable efforts to effect a satisfactory resolution between the parties involved. If the complaint is so resolved, the Maine Apprenticeship Program shall notify the parties that the case is closed. If an opinion is rendered, the Maine Apprenticeship Program shall send copies of the opinion to all interested parties. The decision of the Maine Apprenticeship Program constitutes final agency action and is subject to court review except as otherwise provided in this section.
[PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
4.  Other remedies.
This section does not preclude an apprentice from pursuing any other remedy authorized under another federal, state or local law.
[PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
5.  Application.
This section does not apply to a complaint concerning discrimination or other equal opportunity matters. All such complaints must be submitted, processed and resolved in accordance with applicable state or federal law.
[PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 37: REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP › 26 §3210. State office

§3210. State office
The department shall administer the Maine Apprenticeship Program through the Bureau of Employment Services within the department, referred to in this section as "the bureau." The bureau is the state office for the purposes of 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 29 and 30.   [PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
1.  Director.
The bureau shall employ a director of apprenticeship, who supervises the execution of apprenticeship agreements and the maintenance of standards.
[PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Records; instruction.
The bureau shall keep a record of apprenticeship agreements and apprenticeship programs and ensure that all aspects of related instruction are delivered and coordinated in a timely manner.
[PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 37: REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP › 26 §3212. Rulemaking

§3212. Rulemaking
The department shall adopt routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A to implement the provisions of this chapter.   [PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 491, §13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 39: MAINE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS › 26 §3301. Establishment; purpose

§3301. Establishment; purpose
A cooperative initiative is established within the Office of the Governor to create Maine industry partnerships pursuant to this chapter. The Industry Partnership Assistance Collaborative is also established in the Office of the Governor and administered by the Commissioner of Labor and consists of representatives from the Department of Labor, the Department of Education, the Department of Economic and Community Development, the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System. An industry partnership is led by representatives from business and industry with assistance from the Industry Partnership Assistance Collaborative.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
The purpose of the industry partnership cooperative initiative is to ensure that employees in this State are directed toward and trained in the high-skill, high-demand, livable-wage jobs of the 21st century economy. Industry partnerships shall align education and training programs with industry needs to produce readily employable workers and bring employers together in a collaborative effort to improve the competitiveness of individual businesses, industry and the State's economy. Industry partnerships shall provide the foundation for the State's demand-driven workforce strategy designed to meet the workforce needs of businesses, the career goals and training needs of workers and the economic development objectives of this State.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
The Department of Labor may convene meetings of and coordinate the Industry Partnership Assistance Collaborative, but each member is responsible for that member's contributions to and support of industry partnerships, including financial resources. Business and industry leaders engaging the Industry Partnership Assistance Collaborative shall coordinate their efforts through the Department of Labor but may use any appropriate Industry Partnership Assistance Collaborative member as their managing partner.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §3301. Short title (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 335, Pt. A, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 26, SECTION 3401)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §44 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 335, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 39: MAINE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS › 26 §3302. Definitions

§3302. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Career ladder.
"Career ladder" means a clear sequence of education course work or training that is aligned with an identified series of positions, work experiences or educational benchmarks or training credentials that offer occupational and financial advancement within a specified career field or related fields over time.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Collaborative.
"Collaborative" means the Industry Partnership Assistance Collaborative established in section 3301.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Educational programs.
"Educational programs" means the State's elementary and secondary schools, career and technical education centers, adult education programs, the Maine Community College System, the Maine Maritime Academy and the University of Maine System and other training providers that have been approved to provide training by the Department of Labor under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Public Law 113-128.
[PL 2017, c. 110, §28 (AMD).]
4.  High-priority occupations.
"High-priority occupations" means those occupations identified on a list published annually by the Center for Workforce Research and Information pursuant to section 3303, subsection 5.
[PL 2017, c. 110, §28 (AMD).]
5.  Industry cluster.
"Industry cluster" means a group of employers closely linked by a common product or services, workforce needs, similar technologies, supply chains or other industry sector factors.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Industry partnership.
"Industry partnership" means a workforce collaboration that brings together multiple employers and employees, or employee representatives when appropriate, in the same industry cluster to address common workforce needs.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
7.  Soft skills.
"Soft skills" means those basic skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment, such as interviewing and communications skills.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
8.  Targeted industry cluster.
"Targeted industry cluster" means an industry cluster identified by the collaborative pursuant to section 3303, subsection 2 as having statewide economic impact, immediate or long-term workforce development needs and emerging or competitive career opportunities.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §3302. Definitions (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 335, Pt. A, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 26, SECTION 3402)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §45 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 335, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 110, §28 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 39: MAINE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS › 26 §3305. Industry partnership grant program

§3305. Industry partnership grant program
1.  Grant program.
The collaborative shall establish a competitive grant program that provides support to industry partnerships and eligible applicants pursuant to this section. The grants must be used to provide training or the ability for local, state or regional industry partnerships to meet the objectives listed in section 3304.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Applications and guidelines.
The collaborative shall establish grant guidelines and develop grant applications and forms and institute any policies and procedures necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. These procedures must include at a minimum:
A. A competitive application process;   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
B. A process to review applications and to make recommendations to the collaborative;   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
C. A process for providing applicants with additional information about eligibility requirements and assistance in preparing applications; and   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
D. A procedure for establishing eligibility requirements. At a minimum, this procedure must include the following:
(1) Involvement of the local workforce board;
(2) Participation of at least 4 employers, with at least 2 employers representing businesses with fewer than 50 employees;
(3) Participation of employees and, where applicable, labor representatives;
(4) Private sector matching funding of at least 25%, except that businesses with fewer than 25 employees may be exempted from this matching funding requirement at the discretion of the collaborative; and
(5) Commitment to participate in the performance improvement and evaluation system established pursuant to section 3307.   [PL 2017, c. 110, §33 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 110, §33 (AMD).]
3.  Grant period and renewal.
The grant period for grants awarded under this section must be not less than 12 months and not more than 24 months. The collaborative may provide opportunities for renewal after the initial grant period ends.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Technical assistance.
The collaborative shall provide technical assistance to grantees throughout the grant period.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Other funding sources.
The collaborative shall seek funds from other private and public sources to support and sustain industry partnerships and related activities established in this chapter. Industry partnerships also may seek other sources of funding, both public and private.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 156, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 110, §33 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 39: MAINE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS › 26 §3306. Industry and labor market research

§3306. Industry and labor market research
The collaborative may provide any industry and labor market research necessary to support and further develop the work of industry partnerships, including, but not limited to:   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Employment analysis.
Providing the most current available analysis of occupations and skills in the State for the purpose of determining trends in the State that may lead to changes in the targeted industry clusters;
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
2.  High-priority occupations list.
Maintaining and updating the annual list of the State's high-priority occupations under section 3303, subsection 5; and
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
3.  List adjustment.
Providing the most current available analysis of high-priority occupations for the purpose of determining trends that may lead to adjustments to the list under subsection 2.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 39: MAINE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS › 26 §3307. Industry partnership performance improvement and evaluation system

§3307. Industry partnership performance improvement and evaluation system
1.  Improvement and evaluation system.
The collaborative shall create and implement a performance improvement and evaluation system that:
A. Collects critical industry partnership information on an annual basis, or more frequently as determined by the collaborative;   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
B. Describes the benefits of the collaborative and its activities to employers, employees and communities; and   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
C. Provides periodic performance information to the Legislature, the public and workforce stakeholders.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Cluster partnership reviews.
The collaborative shall coordinate year-end reviews of each industry cluster's industry partnerships and produce a comprehensive industry cluster overview report that describes:
A. The critical experiences of each industry partnership, such as training that was most effective; most common human resource challenges; the impact of changing technology on the industry; and prospective changes that may affect the industry in the near term and long term; and   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
B. Practices that industry partnerships consider exemplary, such as effectively engaging adult education programs and postsecondary educational institutions, internships and clinical placements; working with effective training providers; working with career and technical education centers; and other important practices by which industry partnerships can assist each other.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 39: MAINE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS › 26 §3308. Rulemaking

§3308. Rulemaking
The Commissioner of Labor shall adopt rules for the operation of industry partnerships funded in whole or in part under this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. FFFFF, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 41: EMPLOYMENT FIRST MAINE ACT › 26 §3401. Short title (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 3301)

§3401. Short title
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 3301)
This chapter may be known and cited as "the Employment First Maine Act."   [RR 2013, c. 1, §44 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §44 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 41: EMPLOYMENT FIRST MAINE ACT › 26 §3402. Definitions (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 3302)

§3402. Definitions
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 3302)
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §45 (RAL).]
1.  Customized employment.
"Customized employment" means employment acquired as a result of implementation of a flexible blend of strategies, services and supports designed to increase employment options for job seekers with complex needs through voluntary negotiation of the employment relationship with the employer.
[RR 2013, c. 1, §45 (RAL).]
2.  Disability.
"Disability" means a physical or mental disability as defined in Title 5, section 4553‑A.
[RR 2013, c. 1, §45 (RAL).]
3.  First and preferred service or support option.
"First and preferred service or support option" means the first employment service option that is offered by a state agency, prior to the offer of other supports or services, including day services.
[RR 2013, c. 1, §45 (RAL).]
4.  Integrated community-based employment.
"Integrated community-based employment" means employment in the competitive labor market that is performed on a full-time or part-time basis in the general community or through self-employment and for which a person with a disability is compensated at or above the minimum wage but not less than the prevailing wage and level of benefits paid by the employer for the same or similar work performed by persons without disabilities.
[RR 2013, c. 1, §45 (RAL).]
5.  State agency.
"State agency" means the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Labor.
[RR 2013, c. 1, §45 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §45 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 41: EMPLOYMENT FIRST MAINE ACT › 26 §3403. State agencies; requirements (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 3303)

§3403. State agencies; requirements
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 3303)
1.  Employment as core component of services and supports.
In carrying out its duties to provide services and supports to persons with disabilities, a state agency shall include as a core component of its services and supports the opportunity for persons with disabilities to acquire integrated community-based employment or customized employment.
A. When entering into contracts with providers of services to persons with disabilities, a state agency shall include appropriate provisions regarding facilitating integrated community-based employment or customized employment and ensuring measurable outcomes.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §46 (RAL).]
B. A state agency shall incorporate standards for integrated community-based employment and customized employment into its processes for program monitoring and quality assurance.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §46 (RAL).]
[RR 2013, c. 1, §46 (RAL).]
2.  First and preferred service or support option.
When providing services or supports to a person with a disability, a state agency shall offer to the person, as the first and preferred service or support option, a choice of employment services that will support the acquisition by the person of integrated community-based employment or customized employment.
[RR 2013, c. 1, §46 (RAL).]
3.  Coordination of efforts and information.
A state agency shall:
A. Coordinate its efforts with other state agencies to ensure that the programs directed, the funding managed and the policies adopted by each state agency support the acquisition by persons with disabilities of integrated community-based employment or customized employment; and   [RR 2013, c. 1, §46 (RAL).]
B. When permissible under the law, share information regarding the use of services and other data with other state agencies in order to monitor progress toward facilitating the acquisition by persons with disabilities of integrated community-based employment or customized employment.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §46 (RAL).]
[RR 2013, c. 1, §46 (RAL).]
4.  Pursuit of employment; option.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require a person with a disability who receives services from a state agency to accept employment services from that state agency or to experience a loss of services as a result of choosing not to explore employment options.
[RR 2013, c. 1, §46 (RAL).]
5.  Rulemaking.
A state agency shall adopt rules to implement this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[RR 2013, c. 1, §46 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §46 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 43: APPRENTICESHIP IN ENERGY FACILITY CONSTRUCTION › 26 §3501. Definitions

§3501. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Apprentice.
"Apprentice" has the same meaning as in section 3201, subsection 1 or means a person who is in an apprenticeship program registered with the United States Department of Labor.
[PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Construction employer.
"Construction employer" means a person constructing a generation facility in this State who hires any person to construct that generation facility.
[PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Department.
"Department" means the Department of Labor.
[PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Generation facility.
"Generation facility" means a facility for the generation of electricity that has an installed capacity of 2 megawatts or more, other than a facility located on the customer side of an electric meter.
[PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §3501. Project labor agreements for public works projects as enacted by PL 2019, c. 278, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 26, SECTION 3601
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 43: APPRENTICESHIP IN ENERGY FACILITY CONSTRUCTION › 26 §3502. Requirements

§3502. Requirements
A construction employer constructing a generation facility shall employ apprentices in accordance with this section.   [PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Percentages.
A construction employer shall, to the extent qualified apprentices are determined to be available in accordance with rules adopted by the department, employ a number of apprentices that equals at least:
A. If construction of the generation facility begins on or after January 1, 2021 and before January 1, 2025, 10% of all persons employed in the construction;   [PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
B. If construction of the generation facility begins on or after January 1, 2025 and before January 1, 2027, 17.5% of all persons employed in the construction; and   [PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
C. If construction of the generation facility begins on or after January 1, 2027, 25% of all persons employed in the construction.   [PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Rules.
The department shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Penalties.
The following provisions apply to a violation of this section.
A. A construction employer who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 may be adjudged.   [PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
B. A construction employer who discharges or in any other manner discriminates against an employee because the employee makes a complaint to the department or to the district attorney concerning a violation of this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 may be adjudged.   [PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
C. In the event a construction employer is adjudged to have violated this section, the Attorney General may institute injunction proceedings in the Superior Court to enjoin any further violations.   [PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 347, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 47: LOGGING DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD › 26 §3701. Definitions

§3701. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Board.
"Board" means the Logging Dispute Resolution Board established in section 3702.
[PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Forest land.
"Forest land" means land used primarily for growth of trees to be harvested for commercial use.
[PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Forest landowner.
"Forest landowner" means a person that owns or possesses economic control over more than 50,000 acres of forest land.
[PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Forest products harvester or hauler.
"Forest products harvester or hauler" means an individual who qualifies as an independent contractor under section 1043, subsection 11, paragraph E and who is engaged in harvesting or hauling trees from forest land for a forest landowner.
[PL 2023, c. 102, §1 (AMD).]
Revisor's Note: §3701. Definitions (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 688, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 26, SECTION 3801)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 102, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 47: LOGGING DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD › 26 §3702. Establishment

§3702. Establishment
1.  Establishment.
The Logging Dispute Resolution Board is established, under the authority of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation established in chapter 9, subchapter 2‑A, to conduct proceedings under this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §3702. Essential Support Workforce Advisory Committee (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 688, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 26, SECTION 3802)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 47: LOGGING DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD › 26 §3703. Members; terms; compensation; quorum

§3703. Members; terms; compensation; quorum
1.  Members.
The board consists of the following 3 members:
A. Two members appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters, as follows:
(1) One member representing forest landowners; and
(2) One member with experience in dispute resolution and arbitration representing forest products harvesters or haulers from a list submitted by the Maine AFL-CIO or its successor organization; and   [PL 2023, c. 102, §2 (AMD).]
B. The chair of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation, who serves as an ex officio member and as chair of the board.   [PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 102, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Terms; alternates.
Members of the board appointed under subsection 1, paragraph A serve terms of 2 years. The Governor shall appoint 2 alternate members to represent each interest set forth in subsection 1, paragraph A. Alternate members serve for the same terms, have the same responsibilities and duties and are entitled to the same privileges and emoluments as members. The alternate chairs of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation under section 931 shall serve as alternate chairs of the board. When for any reason a member of the board cannot participate in a particular proceeding, an alternate member having the same qualifications shall act as a member of the board in that proceeding. The member described in subsection 1, paragraph B does not need to be the same individual in each proceeding.
[PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Compensation of members.
Notwithstanding Title 5, section 12004‑B, subsection 1, the chair of the board is entitled to a rate of compensation of $300 per day for participating in board proceedings. The other members are entitled to a rate of compensation of $200 per day. All board members are entitled to travel and other expenses in the same manner as for State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation members under section 931.
[PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Quorum.
Two members of the board constitute a quorum. A vacancy in the board does not impair the power of the remaining members to exercise the powers of the board.
[PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §3703. Repeal (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 688, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 26, SECTION 3803)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 102, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 47: LOGGING DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD › 26 §3704. Board duties

§3704. Board duties
The board may hear and decide disputes between a forest products harvester or hauler and forest landowner in accordance with this section related to wage violations, payout amounts, contract violations or disputes related to hiring.   [PL 2023, c. 102, §3 (AMD).]
At a hearing, the board shall hear all interested persons who come before it and make an award, if appropriate, and written opinion, which is binding on the parties to the complaint. The chair of the board shall publish the board’s written opinion and any award.   [PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 102, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 47: LOGGING DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD › 26 §3705. Filing of complaint

§3705. Filing of complaint
1.  Who may file complaint.
A forest products harvester or hauler or forest landowner may file a complaint with the board stating the facts of a dispute. The filing must contain any information as required by the board by rule.
[PL 2023, c. 102, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Limitation on time to file complaint.
A forest products harvester or hauler or forest landowner may not file a complaint more than 2 years after an alleged dispute.
[PL 2023, c. 102, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 102, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 47: LOGGING DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD › 26 §3706. Proceedings

§3706. Proceedings
1.  Cost.
The costs of board members’ per diem and necessary expenses, as well as related state allocation program charges, must be borne by the party against whom the board decides. The Executive Director of the Maine Labor Relations Board is authorized to collect any sums due and payable pursuant to this subsection through civil action. In such an action, the court shall allow litigation costs, including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, to be deposited in the General Fund if the executive director is the prevailing party in the action.
[PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Appeal.
A decision of the board under this chapter constitutes a final agency action and is subject to judicial review pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7.
[PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Enforcement.
A party to a decision of the board under this chapter may bring a civil action in Superior Court to enforce a decision of the board.
[PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Applicability of State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation provisions.
The following provisions apply to board proceedings under this chapter:
A. To the extent not inconsistent with this chapter, section 931; and   [PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
B. Sections 932 and 939.   [PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 47: LOGGING DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD › 26 §3707. Rules

§3707. Rules
The State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation in accordance with section 931 may adopt rules to implement this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 665, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 49: ESSENTIAL SUPPORT WORKFORCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 26 §3801. Definitions (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/28) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 1/01/28 by T. 26, §3803) (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 3701)

§3801. Definitions
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/28)
(WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 1/01/28 by T. 26, §3803)
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 3701)
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 688, §2 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §97 (RAL).]
1.  Benefit cliff effect.
"Benefit cliff effect" means the situation that arises when an individual or family receiving state, federal or local public benefits has a new or increased income that results in a loss of any of those public benefits and the increased income does not fully compensate for, or exceed, the financial loss of those public benefits.
[PL 2021, c. 688, §2 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §97 (RAL).]
2.  Essential support worker.
"Essential support worker" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 7401, subsection 3.
[PL 2021, c. 688, §2 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §97 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 688, §2 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §97 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 49: ESSENTIAL SUPPORT WORKFORCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 26 §3803. Repeal (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/28) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 1/01/28 by T. 26, §3803) (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 3703)

§3803. Repeal
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/28)
(WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 1/01/28 by T. 26, §3803)
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 3703)
This chapter is repealed January 1, 2028.   [PL 2021, c. 688, §2 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §99 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 688, §2 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §99 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN › 27 §1. Salary; duties

§1. Salary; duties
The Maine State Library shall be under the management and supervision of the State Librarian as appointed pursuant to section 112, who shall make such rules and regulations as are necessary for the proper management of the library and the safety of its contents. The librarian shall receive such salary as shall be set by the Governor.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
The librarian may employ, subject to the Civil Service Law and the approval of the Maine Library Commission, a deputy state librarian, and such assistants as the business of the office may require.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 610, §13 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §290 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B123 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §B15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN › 27 §2. Contents; exchange

§2. Contents; exchange
1.  Library contents.
The State Librarian shall procure and keep in the State Library the following:
A. Histories of this State, its counties and its towns;   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §185 (NEW).]
B. Histories of all countries;   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §185 (NEW).]
C. Family histories;   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §185 (NEW).]
D. Works on the arts and sciences, with special reference to agriculture, forestry, fishing, manufacturers, shipbuilding and road making;   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §185 (NEW).]
E. Maps, charts, plans, manuscripts and statistical and other publications relating to the financial, social, religious and educational condition of this State and then of the world as fast as the State furnishes the necessary means;   [PL 1979, c. 571, Pt. A, §185 (NEW).]
F. Full and complete sets of all the documents published by the State; and   [PL 2021, c. 549, §6 (AMD).]
G. Full and complete sets of the reports of the towns, cities and counties of this State.   [PL 1979, c. 571, Pt. A, §185 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 549, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Exchanges.
For the purpose of carrying out this section, the State Librarian shall be empowered to provide the following:
A. Conduct a system of exchanges with other libraries and institutions of learning; and   [PL 1985, c. 499 (NEW).]
B. Provide a service which will collect state and national educational research and resources to be made available to all State educators and citizens.   [PL 1985, c. 499 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 499 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 480, §5 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A185 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 499 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 549, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN › 27 §3. Books lent

§3. Books lent
Under such rules and regulations as the State Librarian may prescribe, books and documents may be lent to any responsible resident of the State. Such rules and regulations may include the charge for overdue books and documents.   [PL 1971, c. 127, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 127, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN › 27 §4. Responsibility for books borrowed

§4. Responsibility for books borrowed
Any person or organization receiving the loan of any books, documents or other material from the Maine State Library shall be responsible for the full value thereof to the librarian, and in case of the loss of or damage to a volume belonging to a set, shall procure a new volume or be responsible for the value of the set. If any person or organization shall neglect or fail to return any books, documents or other material lent to them, or shall return the same in an injured or mutilated condition, after due demand and notice, the librarian may maintain a civil action against such person or organization for the full value thereof. Actions to enforce the liability mentioned in this section may be brought by the librarian in his own name in behalf of the State, and in case of his death or removal, the action shall be prosecuted by his successor.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN › 27 §4-A. Revolving Fund

§4-A. Revolving Fund
1.  Fund created.
There is established within the Maine State Library a revolving fund for use by the library to replace books, documents or other materials that are damaged, lost or unrecoverable for which a charge is made.
[PL 1981, c. 496 (NEW).]
2.  Price and rates.
The State Librarian is authorized to fix the value of library items at current replacement costs plus a reasonable amount incurred in recovering these items.
[PL 1981, c. 496 (NEW).]
3.  Income.
Income received from subsection 2 shall be credited to the revolving fund to be used as a continuing carrying account to carry out the purposes of subsection 1.
[PL 1981, c. 496 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 496 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN › 27 §4-B. Carrying account

§4-B. Carrying account
The State Librarian may purchase documents, maps, journals or any other printed material of significance to the historical heritage of Maine. Notification of these purchases shall be made to the State Archivist and State Museum Director. Any funds appropriated for the acquisitions of materials shall not lapse but shall be carried forward from year to year.   [PL 1983, c. 517, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 517, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN › 27 §5. Annual report (REPEALED)

§5. Annual report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 610, §14 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §B16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN › 27 §6. Reports from counties, cities and towns

§6. Reports from counties, cities and towns
Town clerks of the several towns, city clerks of the several cities and treasurers of the several counties shall promptly transmit to the librarian of the Maine State Library copies of all printed reports of said towns, cities and counties, including all printed exhibits of town, city and county expenditures.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN › 27 §7. Private support organization

§7. Private support organization
1.  Designation of private support organization.
The State Librarian shall designate a nonprofit organization as the private support organization for the Maine State Library. The designated organization must be incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State, and its sole purpose, as reflected in its bylaws, must be to organize and foster support for the Maine State Library and the library's programs.
[PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Nonvoting member on board of directors.
The State Librarian, or the librarian's designee, must be made a nonvoting ex officio member of the private support organization's board of directors.
[PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Plan of work.
The State Librarian shall negotiate an annual memorandum of understanding between the Maine State Library and the private support organization that outlines a plan of work identifying priority projects of mutual benefit and cooperation.
[PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Use of property.
The State Librarian may permit the appropriate use of fixed property, equipment and facilities of the Maine State Library by the private support organization. Such use must be directly in keeping with the purpose of the private support organization as set out in subsection 1 and must comply with all appropriate state policies and procedures.
[PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN › 27 §8. Maine Public Library Fund

§8. Maine Public Library Fund
There is established the Maine Public Library Fund, an interest-bearing account, referred to in this section as "the fund." The fund receives money deposited by the Treasurer of State pursuant to Title 36, section 5291 and any other money contributed to the fund. The fund is administered by the State Librarian. All money deposited in the fund and the earnings on that money remain in the fund to be used to provide grants to free public libraries for use in providing services identified as priority services by the State Librarian. Money in the fund may also be used for the necessary administrative and personnel costs associated with the management of the fund but may not be deposited in the General Fund or any other fund except as specifically provided by law.   [PL 2011, c. 685, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 685, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN › 27 §9. Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund

§9. Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund
The Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated fund within the Maine State Library to be used to provide access to a news service provided by a national federation for blind and visually impaired persons. The fund is nonlapsing. The fund receives money transferred by the Public Utilities Commission from the state universal service fund pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 7104, subsection 9. The Maine State Library may accept gifts or grants, including, but not limited to, federal grants, for the purposes of this section. Funds transferred from the state universal service fund pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 7104, subsection 9 and all gifts and grants and authorized appropriations must be deposited in the fund.   [PL 2019, c. 15, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 15, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 2: OPERATION AND SERVICES › 27 §31. Library hours

§31. Library hours
The State Librarian shall keep the library open at least 35 hours per week. A person may not be admitted to the library rooms out of library hours or take any book or other material from the library without the consent of the librarian.   [PL 2013, c. 82, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 626, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 82, §1 (AMD).