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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 5: IMPROVING OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES › 26 §1416-B. Improving recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities

§1416-B. Improving recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities
In addition to its existing duties, the Statewide Independent Living Council, established pursuant to 29 United States Code, Sections 796 to 796f (1999) and administered by the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, through a standing committee on recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities, shall perform the following duties:   [PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Advise commissioners.
Advise the Commissioner of Labor, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Commissioner of Transportation, the Commissioner of Marine Resources, the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on ways:
A. To provide technical consultation for increasing participation and inclusion for persons with disabilities in all areas of recreation, which are a matter of public policy; and   [PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).]
B. To promote the expansion of existing and the creation of new public recreational areas that are accessible to persons with disabilities;   [PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
2.  Educate public.
Make the public aware of existing recreational opportunities that are accessible to persons with disabilities;
[PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Provide information.
Provide and disseminate information and education to public and private clubs, organizations and civic groups and to individuals on making recreation accessible to persons with disabilities; and
[PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Conduct evaluations and provide technical assistance.
In conjunction with the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services' staff, conduct accessibility evaluations upon request and provide technical assistance to recreation providers and users with regard to providing access for persons with disabilities.
[PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 6: REHABILITATION SERVICES › 26 §1417. Rehabilitation services

§1417. Rehabilitation services
The department, under the direction of the Governor, may establish, conduct and maintain rehabilitation work as part of its program of aid and assistance for students with disabilities. That rehabilitation work must be in cooperation with career and technical education, as provided by Title 20‑A, chapter 313.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. D, §3 (REV).]
Funds provided for aid and assistance carried on by the department may be used in providing rehabilitation services.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 397, §D3 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418. Definitions

§1418. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
1.  Blind person.
"Blind person" means a person having not more than 20/200 central visual acuity in the better eye after correction or an equally disabling loss of the visual field so that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Director.
"Director" means the Director of the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
3.  Division.
"Division" means the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the department.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
4.  Jurisdiction.
"Jurisdiction" means the control of the maintenance, operation and protection of public buildings and property of the State or of a county or a municipality.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
5.  Licensing agency.
"Licensing agency" means the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired, which is the state agency designated by the Rehabilitation Services Administration in the United States Department of Education to issue licenses to blind persons for the operation of vending facilities.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
6.  Manager.
"Manager" means the blind person, duly licensed by the division, who personally operates the vending facility.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
7.  Public building or property.
"Public building or property" means a building or land owned, leased or occupied by a department, agency or authority of the State or a county or a municipality of the State.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
8.  Vending facility.
"Vending facility" means a restaurant, a cafeteria, including the cafeteria located in the State Office Building in Augusta, a snack bar, a vending machine for food and beverages and goods and services customarily offered in connection with a restaurant, a cafeteria, a snack bar or a vending machine.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-A. Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired

§1418-A. Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
The Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired is established within the department under the jurisdiction of the Director of the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The commissioner shall appoint the director, subject to the Civil Service Law.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-B. Jurisdiction of director defined

§1418-B. Jurisdiction of director defined
"Jurisdiction of the director" means having direct administrative responsibility for all programs and personnel under this article.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-C. Program established; Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired

§1418-C. Program established; Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
The division, as the designated state unit under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, shall administer services related to blind and visually impaired individuals. The division shall provide a program of services for blind persons, including prevention of blindness, locating of blind persons, vocational guidance and training of blind persons, placement of blind persons in employment, assistance to local schools in meeting the special needs of blind students, instruction of adult blind persons in their homes and other social services to blind persons.   [PL 2015, c. 141, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 141, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-D. Education of blind children

§1418-D. Education of blind children
1.  Division services.
The division shall provide the following services to blind and visually impaired persons from birth to age 21:
A. Itinerant teacher services;   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
B. Mobility instruction;   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
C. Braille instruction;   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
D. Low-vision services;   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
E. Special aids and supplies needed to participate in the educational process; and   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
F. Advocacy, counseling and guidance services to students and their parents.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Department of Education input; school administrative units.
The division shall ensure that the Department of Education has input into any contract to provide educational services and delivery of those services to blind or visually impaired children from birth to 20 years of age. Educational services for blind or visually impaired children from birth to 20 years of age are an entitlement mandated by federal law and, as such, children will receive priority for all services provided by the division. Nothing in this section relieves school administrative units from fulfilling their responsibilities under Title 20‑A, Part 4, subpart 1.
[PL 2011, c. 661, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 661, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-E. Mandatory report of blindness

§1418-E. Mandatory report of blindness
Whenever, upon examination at a clinic, hospital or other institution, or elsewhere, by a physician, optometrist, institutional superintendent or other qualified person, the visual acuity of a person is found to be with correction 20/200 or less in the better eye, or the peripheral field of the person's vision is found to have contracted to a 20-degree diameter or less, regardless of visual acuity, the person conducting the examination shall, within 30 days, report to the director the result of the examination and that blindness of the person examined has been established. The report may not be made if the person examined so requests. If blindness of the person examined has been established, the division shall inform and advise that person as to services for the blind provided by the division.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-F. Business enterprise program

§1418-F. Business enterprise program
To provide blind persons with remunerative employment, enlarge the economic opportunities of blind persons and encourage blind persons to become self-supporting, the officer, board or other authority in charge of a public building or property shall grant to the division authority:   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
1.  Vending facility.
To install in that building or property a vending facility whenever a vending facility may be operated by a blind person; and
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Vending machines.
To place vending machines operated by the division in a building or property if a vending facility operated by a blind person is not warranted. Income from these vending machines must be used for the purposes set forth in this section.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-G. Preference

§1418-G. Preference
The officer, board or other authority in charge of a public building or property shall:   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
1.  Policies.
Adopt policies and take actions necessary to ensure that blind persons are given preference in the establishment and the operation of vending facilities on property under its jurisdiction;
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Surveys.
Cooperate with the division in surveys of properties and buildings under its control in order to find suitable locations for the operation of vending facilities by managers and, after a determination that a facility may be operated by a manager, shall cooperate with the division in the installation of a vending facility;
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
3.  Income.
To achieve and protect the preference of blind persons in the operation of vending facilities, arrange for the assignment of the income derived from vending machines that are located in reasonable proximity to and in direct competition with a vending facility for which authority is granted pursuant to this article to the manager or managers affected. A vending machine that vends articles authorized for vending pursuant to section 1418, subsection 8 and is so located that it attracts customers who would otherwise patronize the vending facility is considered to be in reasonable proximity to and in direct competition with the vending facility;
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
4.  Licensing.
Inform the division not less than 60 days prior to the termination, issuance or renewal of a contract for the operation of a vending facility; and
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
5.  Vending machines.
Allow the division to place vending machines in a building where a vending facility operated by a manager would not be feasible. Income from these machines accrues to the division's set-aside account for purposes stated in section 1418‑F.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-H. Powers and duties of the division

§1418-H. Powers and duties of the division
In carrying out this article the division shall:   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
1.  Rules.
Prescribe rules governing:
A. The maintenance of a roster of blind persons eligible to become managers and the issuance of licenses;   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
B. A fair hearing. In the case of a manager desiring to appeal a decision, the division shall appoint a hearing board consisting of 3 persons, one to be chosen by the manager, one to be chosen by the division and the 3rd person chosen by the other 2 persons. The decision of the board is final;   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
C. The right to, the title to and the interest in vending facility equipment and stock; and   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
D. The civil rights of managers;   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Other.
Prescribe rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this article;
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
3.  Surveys.
Conduct surveys to find locations where vending facilities may be operated by blind persons and establish vending facilities as it determines appropriate;
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
4.  Management.
Provide management and supervisory services determined necessary to ensure that each vending facility is operated in the most effective and productive manner possible;
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
5.  Plans.
Provide plans and specifications for proposed vending facilities and equipment to the appropriate officer, board or authority for approval prior to installation; and
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
6.  Other action.
Take any other action necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-I. Construction; remodeling; planning for vending facility

§1418-I. Construction; remodeling; planning for vending facility
To carry out the purposes of this article, when new construction, remodeling, leasing, acquisition or improvement of public buildings or properties is authorized, the agency directing that construction, remodeling, leasing, acquisition or improvement shall, when the size of the building or property warrants, make available suitable space and facilities for vending facilities to be operated in the building or property by blind persons.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-J. Construction of buildings

§1418-J. Construction of buildings
If a suitable location is available for a vending facility that requires the construction of a portable building, the division may construct such a building and may have the use of the land on which to construct the building.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-K. Fees

§1418-K. Fees
1.  Fees prohibited generally.
Except as provided in subsection 2, a rental fee may not be required or received for the granting of authority to the division to operate a vending facility.
[PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §31 (NEW).]
2.  Fees authorized; limitation.
A rental fee or other fee may be charged to the operator only if the vending facility is located on commercial municipal property, including a public airport, where the following conditions are met:
A. The vending facility generates revenue primarily from the general public at large rather than from public employees;   [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §31 (NEW).]
B. The vending facility occupies space for which there are other competing retail commercial uses and other retail users are, in fact, renting nearby public space on the property; and   [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §31 (NEW).]
C. The public owner depends on generating revenue from the space occupied by the vending facility.   [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §31 (NEW).]
Any rent or other fee charged to the operator must be less than what would otherwise be charged to a competing commercial tenant and must be pursuant to a written agreement. The terms of the agreement must adequately account for the value of investments made by the division to create or maintain the vending facility.
[PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §31 (NEW).]
3.  Application.
This section applies to the rental of vending facilities and the renewal of any rental agreement after the effective date of this section.
[PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §31 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 393, §A31 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-L. Correctional, mental and certain educational institutions

§1418-L. Correctional, mental and certain educational institutions
This article does not apply to or authorize the installation of vending facilities in a building wholly used by a correctional or mental institution or by an educational institution of any type supported in whole or in part from public funds, unless that educational institution is a university, college, junior college or a community college.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS › 26 §1418-M. Application

§1418-M. Application
If a vending facility not under the control of the division exists in a building or on property of the State, a county or a municipality, the person having jurisdiction over that building or property shall give preference to the division to continue operation of the vending facility when an existing lease or contract expires or is terminated.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 8: DEAF, HARD-OF-HEARING AND LATE-DEAFENED PERSONS › Subarticle 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 26 §1419-B. Equal access for deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-impaired consumers to wireless telecommunication services (REPEALED)

§1419-B. Equal access for deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-impaired consumers to wireless telecommunication services
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 377, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 8: DEAF, HARD-OF-HEARING AND LATE-DEAFENED PERSONS › Subarticle 2: RIGHTS OF DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING PERSONS › 26 §1420. Policy

§1420. Policy
It is the policy of this State to encourage and enable deaf and hard-of-hearing persons to participate fully in the social and economic life of this State and to engage in remunerative employment. The provisions of rights and penalties for denial of those rights, as specified in this subarticle, are not intended to abrogate any actions or penalties provided for violation of human rights, as specified in the Maine Human Rights Act, Title 5, chapter 337.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 8: DEAF, HARD-OF-HEARING AND LATE-DEAFENED PERSONS › Subarticle 2: RIGHTS OF DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING PERSONS › 26 §1420-A. Rights

§1420-A. Rights
The rights, established by this subarticle, of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons are as follows.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
1.  Streets and public places.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons have the same rights as able-bodied persons to the full and free use of the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities and other public places.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Public conveyances.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons are entitled to full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of all common carriers, airplanes, motor vehicles, railroad trains, motor buses, street cars, boats or any other public conveyances or modes of transportation, hotels, lodging places, places of public accommodation or amusement, or resorts and other places to which the general public is invited, subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all persons.
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
3.  Guide dogs.
[PL 2007, c. 664, §24 (RP).]
4.  Especially trained guide dog trainer; access to public facilities; responsibilities.
[PL 2007, c. 664, §25 (RP).]
5.  Housing accommodations; persons with hearing-assistance animals.
[PL 2007, c. 664, §26 (RP).]
6.  Housing accommodations; defined.
"Housing accommodations," as used in this section, means a real property, or portion of real property, that is used or occupied, or is intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied, as the home, residence or sleeping place of one or more human beings, including, but not limited to, public housing projects and all forms of publicly assisted housing, single-family and multifamily rental and sale units, lodging places, condominiums and cooperative apartments. "Housing accommodations" does not include:
A. The rental of a housing accommodation in a building that contains housing accommodations for not more than 2 families living independently of each other, if the owner or members of the owner's family reside in that housing accommodation; or   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
B. The rental of a room or rooms in a housing accommodation, if the rental is by the occupant of the housing accommodation or by the owner of the housing accommodation and the owner or members of the owner's family reside in that housing accommodation.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
[PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §B39 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 664, §§24-26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 8: DEAF, HARD-OF-HEARING AND LATE-DEAFENED PERSONS › Subarticle 2: RIGHTS OF DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING PERSONS › 26 §1420-B. Motor vehicle drivers

§1420-B. Motor vehicle drivers
The driver of a vehicle approaching a deaf or hard-of-hearing person using a properly identified guide dog shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to that person and the guide dog. A driver who fails to take such precautions is liable in damages for any injury caused to that person or dog. A deaf or hard-of-hearing person not using a guide dog in any of the places, accommodations or conveyances listed in section 1420‑A has all of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon other persons. The failure of a deaf or hard-of-hearing person to use a guide dog in those places, accommodations or conveyances does not constitute nor is it evidence of contributory negligence.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 8: DEAF, HARD-OF-HEARING AND LATE-DEAFENED PERSONS › Subarticle 2: RIGHTS OF DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING PERSONS › 26 §1420-C. Penalty

§1420-C. Penalty
1.  Interference with admittance or enjoyment; rights.
A person or the person's agent may not:
A. Deny or interfere with admittance to or enjoyment of the public facilities described in section 1420‑A; or   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. O, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
B. Otherwise interfere with the rights of a deaf or hard-of-hearing person under section 1420‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. O, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. O, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
Violation of this section is a Class E crime. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. O, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §O6 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 8: DEAF, HARD-OF-HEARING AND LATE-DEAFENED PERSONS › Subarticle 2: RIGHTS OF DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING PERSONS › 26 §1420-D. Misrepresentation of hearing dog (REPEALED)

§1420-D. Misrepresentation of hearing dog
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 452, §O7 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 664, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 9: PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES › 26 §1421. Program established (REPEALED)

§1421. Program established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 734, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 9: PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES › 26 §1421-A. Eligibility (REPEALED)

§1421-A. Eligibility
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 734, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 9: PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES › 26 §1421-B. Evaluation teams (REPEALED)

§1421-B. Evaluation teams
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 734, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES › Article 9: PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES › 26 §1421-C. Reimbursement (REPEALED)

§1421-C. Reimbursement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 509, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 734, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 20: COMPREHENSIVE CAREER AND OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM › 26 §1451. Purpose

§1451. Purpose
A Comprehensive Career, Occupational and Economic Data-based System is established to provide comprehensive career and occupational information required for the coordination and efficient delivery of all employment and training programs in the State.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. B, §§ 15, 23 (AMD).]
The Comprehensive Career, Occupational and Economic Data-based System shall consist of 2 components: A planning component for employment and training program planners and administrators; and a career information delivery system component for persons involved in the career decision-making process.   [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. B, §§ 15, 23 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §O1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 469, §3 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 534, §§B15,B23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 20: COMPREHENSIVE CAREER AND OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM › 26 §1452. Coordination of Maine occupational information (REPEALED)

§1452. Coordination of Maine occupational information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §O1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 469, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 147, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 295, §41 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 695, §17 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 737, §A73 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 402, §A159 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 534, §§B16,B23 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 769, §A107 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 443, §78 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A106 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §G16 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §G29 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 410, §10 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 683, §D4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 20: COMPREHENSIVE CAREER AND OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM › 26 §1453. Duties and responsibilities (REPEALED)

§1453. Duties and responsibilities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §O1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 469, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 147, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 534, §§B17,18,B23 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 683, §D5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 20: COMPREHENSIVE CAREER AND OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM › 26 §1454. Operational authority (REPEALED)

§1454. Operational authority
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §O1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §B122 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §G17 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §G29 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 683, §D6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 21: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS ACT (REPEALED) › 26 §1601. Displaced homemaker (REPEALED)

§1601. Displaced homemaker
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 547, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 21: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS ACT (REPEALED) › 26 §1602. Displaced Homemaker Program (REPEALED)

§1602. Displaced Homemaker Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 547, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 515, §19 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 168, §21 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 515, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §119 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 21: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS ACT (REPEALED) › 26 §1603. Commissioner (REPEALED)

§1603. Commissioner
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 547, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 515, §19 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 168, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 515, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §120 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 21: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS ACT (REPEALED) › 26 §1604. Displaced Homemakers Advisory Council (REPEALED)

§1604. Displaced Homemakers Advisory Council
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 547, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 515, §19 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 168, §23 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §166 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B112 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 153, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 21: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS ACT (REPEALED) › 26 §1604-A. Annual report (REPEALED)

§1604-A. Annual report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 515, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 21: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS ACT (REPEALED) › 26 §1605. Design and staff of the multipurpose service program (REPEALED)

§1605. Design and staff of the multipurpose service program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 547, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 515, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 21: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS ACT (REPEALED) › 26 §1606. Services of the multipurpose service program (REPEALED)

§1606. Services of the multipurpose service program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 547, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 515, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 21: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS ACT (REPEALED) › 26 §1607. Evaluation of the multipurpose service program (REPEALED)

§1607. Evaluation of the multipurpose service program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 547, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 515, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 21: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS ACT (REPEALED) › 26 §1608. Duration of multipurpose service program (REPEALED)

§1608. Duration of multipurpose service program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 547, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 515, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 21: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS ACT (REPEALED) › 26 §1609. Legislative review (REPEALED)

§1609. Legislative review
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 547, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 515, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1701. Scope and application (REPEALED)

§1701. Scope and application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 500 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 823, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1702. Definitions (REPEALED)

§1702. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 500 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 568, §§3-7 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 823, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1703-A. Material safety data sheets (REPEALED)

§1703-A. Material safety data sheets
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 568, §8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 823, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1704. Employee education and training (REPEALED)

§1704. Employee education and training
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 500 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 568, §§9-13 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 823, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1705. Access to written records (REPEALED)

§1705. Access to written records
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 500 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 568, §14 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 823, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1706. Effective date. (REPEALED)

§1706. Effective date.
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 500 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 823, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1706-A. Administration and enforcement (REPEALED)

§1706-A. Administration and enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 568, §15 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 823, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1707. Penalty (REPEALED)

§1707. Penalty
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 261 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 568, §16 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 823, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1708. Prohibited practices; remedy (REPEALED)

§1708. Prohibited practices; remedy
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 568, §17 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 823, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1709. Purpose (REPEALED)

§1709. Purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1710. Scope and application (REPEALED)

§1710. Scope and application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1711. Definitions (REPEALED)

§1711. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1712. Written hazard communications program; records (REPEALED)

§1712. Written hazard communications program; records
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1713. Labels (REPEALED)

§1713. Labels
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1714. Material safety data sheets (REPEALED)

§1714. Material safety data sheets
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1715. Employee information and training (REPEALED)

§1715. Employee information and training
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 763, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1716. Access to written records; confidentiality (REPEALED)

§1716. Access to written records; confidentiality
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1717. Reports (REPEALED)

§1717. Reports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1718. Effective date (REPEALED)

§1718. Effective date
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1719. Administration and enforcement (REPEALED)

§1719. Administration and enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 267, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1720. Chemical Information and Training Assistance Program (REPEALED)

§1720. Chemical Information and Training Assistance Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 170, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 559, §B12 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 660, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1721. Confidentiality of information (REPEALED)

§1721. Confidentiality of information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 494, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1722. Penalty (REPEALED)

§1722. Penalty
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1723. Prohibited practices; remedy (REPEALED)

§1723. Prohibited practices; remedy
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1724. Report to Legislature (REPEALED)

§1724. Report to Legislature
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 170, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 559, §B13 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 22: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION (REPEALED) › 26 §1725. Legislative review (REPEALED)

§1725. Legislative review
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 823, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 57, §A1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 25: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 26 §2001. Definitions

§2001. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1983, c. 258, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Act.
[PL 2003, c. 114, §5 (RP).]
2.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor.
[PL 1983, c. 258, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Job Training Partnership Fund.
[PL 2003, c. 114, §5 (RP).]
4.  Local area and local board.
"Local area" and "local board" have the same meanings as provided in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
[PL 2017, c. 110, §11 (AMD).]
4-A.  State workforce development plan.
"State workforce development plan" means a state plan under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
[PL 2019, c. 246, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
"Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act" means the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Public Law 113-128.
[PL 2017, c. 110, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 258, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 114, §5 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 110, §11 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 246, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 25: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 26 §2002. Job Training Partnership Fund (REPEALED)

§2002. Job Training Partnership Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 258, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 480, §B28 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 114, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 25: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 26 §2003. Authority of commissioner

§2003. Authority of commissioner
The commissioner may enter into agreements with agencies of the Federal Government, State Government or county government as required for the purpose of implementing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.   [PL 2017, c. 110, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 258, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 114, §7 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 110, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 25: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 26 §2004. Authority of Legislature (REPEALED)

§2004. Authority of Legislature
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 258, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 466, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 542, §§F3,F5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 114, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 25: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 26 §2004-A. Authority of Legislature

§2004-A. Authority of Legislature
The Legislature has general authority to oversee implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, including, but not limited to, authority to:   [PL 2017, c. 110, §13 (AMD).]
1.  Review plans.
Review plans, policies and standards proposed by a local board, the State Workforce Board, the Governor or any other agency under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act before final approval by the responsible entity;
[PL 2017, c. 110, §13 (AMD).]
2.  Review evaluations.
Review the procedures and findings of evaluations of the effectiveness of the State's implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and
[PL 2017, c. 110, §13 (AMD).]
3.  Receive reports.
Receive reports prepared by the State Workforce Board, a local board, the Governor or any agency in connection with implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, including the report required by section 3101‑A.
[PL 2017, c. 110, §13 (AMD).]
The State Workforce Board shall submit the state workforce development plan to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters for the committee's review at the same time the plan is posted for public comment pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.   [PL 2019, c. 246, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 114, §9 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 627, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 110, §13 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 246, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 25: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 26 §2005. Establishment of the Human Resource Development Council (REPEALED)

§2005. Establishment of the Human Resource Development Council
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 542, §§F4,F5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 769, §A108 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 200, §§1-5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 443, §79 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §A73 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 410, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 25: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 26 §2007. Funding

§2007. Funding
Funds received from the United States pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act must be deposited in the Employment Services Activity program account within the Department of Labor. Funds must be deposited, administered and disbursed in the same manner and under the same conditions and requirements as provided by law for other federal funds in the State Treasury in accordance with Title 2, section 4. The Governor shall make federal funds available to the local boards to be used to implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act within 30 days after the date the funds are made available to the Governor, in accordance with state procurement rules and the federal Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990. The commissioner shall ensure that management and use of the federal funds comply with the requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Federal funds in the account do not lapse but must be carried forward to be used to implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.   [PL 2019, c. 246, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 114, §14 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 110, §20 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 246, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 25: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT › Subchapter 2: JOB TRAINING PROGRAM › 26 §2011. Funds (REPEALED)

§2011. Funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 466, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 775, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 665, §DD4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 665, §DD12 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 25: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT › Subchapter 2: JOB TRAINING PROGRAM › 26 §2012. Local plans (REPEALED)

§2012. Local plans
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 466, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 775, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 532, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 665, §DD4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 665, §DD12 (AFF).