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Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 15 - PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEDENTISTRY SERVICES › Section 313-15-VI - PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO TELEDENTISTRY SERVICES

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Principles of Ethics, Code of
				Professional Conduct and Patient Care
. Pursuant to
				32 M.R.S.
				§18325(1) and Board
				Rules, Chapter 12, oral health services must be provided competently and
				professionally. Below are additional requirements that must be followed to
				ensure public safety when providing teledentistry services:
(1) Deliver teledentistry services with the
				same standards of care and professional ethics as in-person encounters with
				patients. Professional judgment must be made in all aspects of care
				consideration when aspects of care can be provided safely using teledentistry
				technology. The use of teledentistry technologies may not be appropriate in
				some circumstances.
(2) Delegate
				and supervise through a teledentistry service no more than ten individuals
				simultaneously;
(3) Establish and
				maintain competence in the use of teledentistry through continuing education,
				consultation, or other available resources;
(4) Provide informed consent to the patient
				for public display and in writing. Information on the informed consent must
				include the following:
i. the licensee's name,
				license number, credentials, qualifications, contact information, and practice
				location involved in the patient's care;
ii. the name, license number, credentials,
				and qualifications of all dental personnel involved in the patient's care;
				and
iii. a dentist who delegates a
				teledentistry service must ensure that the informed consent of the patient
				includes disclosure to the patient that the dentist has delegated the
				service.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 15 - PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEDENTISTRY SERVICES › Section 313-15-VII - EMERGENCY SERVICES

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Emergency contact information and/or telephone contact
				  information of the patient must be obtained and maintained in a patient's
				  record. A referral of a patient to an acute care facility or an emergency
				  department must be made when referral is necessary for the safety of the
				  patient or in the case of an emergency.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 15 - PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEDENTISTRY SERVICES › Section 313-15-VIII - PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PRESCRIBING MEDICATIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. The validity when prescribing medication
				to a patient as a result of a teledentistry service is determined by the same
				standards that would apply when prescribing medication to a patient in an
				in-person setting.
B. This section
				does not limit the professional judgment, discretion or decision-making
				authority when prescribing medication to a patient. It is the expectation that
				the standard of care is met with demonstrated professional practice standards
				and judgment, consistent with all applicable statutes and rules when
				prescribing medication as a result of a teledentistry service.
C. Prescribing medication must be for a
				legitimate dental purpose as part of an established patient relationship and
				must meet all other applicable laws and rules governing prescribing practices,
				including the use of controlled substances.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 15 - PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEDENTISTRY SERVICES › Section 313-15-IX - PRIVACY AND SECURITY

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. All teledentistry
				encounters when providing oral health care services must comply with the
				privacy and security measures of the Health Insurance Portability and
				Accountability Act and other applicable law to ensure that all patient
				communications and records are secure and remain confidential.
(1) Written protocols must be established
				that address the following:
i.
				Privacy;
ii. Dental personnel who
				will process messages;
iii. Hours
				of operation;
iv. Types of
				transactions that will be permitted electronically;
v. Required patient information to be
				included in any communication, including patient name, identification number
				and type of transaction;
vi.
				Archiving and retrieval; and
vii.
				Quality oversight mechanisms.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 15 - PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEDENTISTRY SERVICES › Section 313-15-X - TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. The Board
				recognizes that certain technology and equipment exists for teledentistry and
				when utilized for teledentistry services, a licensee must comply with the
				following requirements:
(1) The technology and
				equipment utilized in the provision of teledentistry services must comply with
				all applicable safety laws, rules, regulations, and codes for technology and
				technical safety for devices that interact with patients or are integral to
				diagnostic or assessment capabilities;
(2) The technology and equipment utilized in
				the provision of teledentistry services must be of sufficient quality, size,
				resolution, and clarity such that the licensee can safely and effectively
				provide the teledentistry services;
(3) The technology and equipment utilized in
				the provision of teledentistry services must be compliant with the Health
				Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and other applicable law;
				and
(4) The technology and
				equipment utilized in the provision of teledentistry services must be
				sufficient to enable the licensee to obtain the identity and location of the
				patient.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 15 - PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEDENTISTRY SERVICES › Section 313-15-XI - DISCLOSURE AND FUNCTIONALITY OF TELEDENTISTRY SERVICES

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Except for professional consultation, an
				individual who uses teledentistry services must ensure that the following
				information is clearly disclosed to the patient:
(1) Types of services provided;
(2) Identity, licensure, certification,
				credentials and qualifications of all licensees and/or dental personnel who are
				providing the teledentistry services, including contact information;
(3) Limitations in the services that can be
				provided via teledentistry;
(4)
				Fees for services, cost-sharing responsibilities, and how payment is to be
				made;
(5) Appropriate uses and
				limitations of the technologies, including in emergency situations;
(6) Uses of and response times for e-mails,
				electronic messages and other communications transmitted via teledentistry
				technologies;
(7) To whom patient
				health information may be disclosed and for what purpose;
(8) Rights of patients with respect to
				patient health information; and
(9)
				Information collected and passive tracking mechanisms utilized.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 15 - PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEDENTISTRY SERVICES › Section 313-15-XII - PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A violation of this chapter pertaining to the use of
				  teledentistry services shall constitute unprofessional conduct pursuant to
				  32 M.R.S.
				  §18325(1)(E) and may
				  result in disciplinary action.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 16 - RULES FOR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PROCESS DENTAL RADIOGRAPHS (Repealed) › Section 313-16-I - STANDARDS OF PRACTICE. ABOARD LICENSED INDEPENDENT PRACTICE DENTAL HYGIENIST (IPDH) WHO EXPOSES AND PROCESSES DENTAL RADIOGRAPHS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING (Repealed)

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 16 - RULES FOR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PROCESS DENTAL RADIOGRAPHS (Repealed) › Section 313-16-II - TYPES OF DENTAL RADIOGRAPH EXPOSURES (Repealed)

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 17 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A BOARD APPROVED DENTAL HYGIENE THERAPY PROGRAM › Section 313-17-I - OBJECTIVE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The purpose of this rule is to establish the minimum
				  requirements for dental hygiene therapy programs approved by the Board as a
				  pathway toward dental hygiene therapist licensure until such time as programs
				  are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or a successor
				  organization.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 17 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A BOARD APPROVED DENTAL HYGIENE THERAPY PROGRAM › Section 313-17-II - PROGRAM APPROVAL BY THE BOARD

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Dental
				Hygiene Therapy Program accredited by CODA
. For the purpose of this
				chapter, a dental hygiene therapy program that is accredited by CODA meets the
				requirements of this chapter.
B.
Dental Hygiene Therapy Program not accredited by CODA
. For the
				purposes of this chapter a dental hygiene therapy educational program
				notaccredited by CODA based on the unavailability of a CODA accreditation
				process may receive approval from the Board if:
1. The educational institutionis accredited
				by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education;
2. The educational institutionmeets all
				requirements of the Maine Department of Education or other state department of
				education if located in another state;
3. The educational institution has a CODA
				accredited program in either dental hygiene or pre-doctoral dental program;
4. The educational institution
				submits a written request and forms prescribed by the Board; and
5. The educational institution and program
				meet all of the requirements of this chapter.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 21 - USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN › Section 313-21-I - Definitions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
As used by the Boards when evaluating practice and
				  prescribing issues, the following terms are defined as follows:
1.
Acute pain
- Acute pain is
				the normal, predicted physiological response to a noxious chemical, thermal or
				mechanical stimulus and typically is associated with invasive procedures,
				trauma and disease. It is generally time-limited.
2.
Addiction
- Addiction is a
				primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease, with genetic, psychosocial and
				environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. It is
				characterized by behaviors that include the following: impaired control over
				drug use, craving, compulsive use and continued use despite harm. Physical
				dependence and tolerance are normal physiological consequences of extended
				opioid therapy for pain and are not the same as addiction.
3.
Chronic Pain
- Chronic pain
				is a state in which pain persists beyond the usual course of an acute disease
				or healing of an injury that may or may not be associated with an acute or
				chronic pathologic process that causes continuous or intermittent pain over
				months or years.
4.
Clinician
- An allopathic (MD)
				or osteopathic (DO) physician, physician assistant (PA), nurse practitioner
				(NP) or certified nurse midwife (CNM), dentist (DMD or DDS), or podiatrist
				(DPM).
5.
Pain
- An
				unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential
				tissue damage or described in terms of such damage.
6.
Physical Dependence
-
				Physical dependence is a state of adaptation manifested by drug class-specific
				signs and symptoms that can be produced by abrupt cessation, rapid dose
				reduction, decreasing blood level of the drug, and/or administration of an
				antagonist. Physical dependence, by itself, does not equate with
				addiction.
7.
Pseudoaddiction
- the
				iatrogenic syndrome (medically caused) resulting from the misinterpretation of
				relief seeking behaviors as though they are drug-seeking behaviors that are
				commonly seen with addiction. The relief seeking behaviors resolve upon
				institution of effective analgesic therapy.
8.
Substance Abuse
- Substance abuse is the use of any
				substance(s) for non-therapeutic purposes of medication for purposes other than
				those for which it is prescribed.
9.
Tolerance
- Tolerance is a
				physiologic state resulting from regular use of a drug in which an increased
				dosage is needed to produce a specific effect or a reduced effect is observed
				with a constant dose over time. Tolerance may or may not be evident during
				opioid treatment and does not equate with addiction.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 21 - USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN › Section 313-21-III - Principles of Proper Pain Management

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Boards have adopted the following criteria when
				  evaluating the clinician's treatment of pain including the use of controlled
				  substances. Each of these principles is essential in the treatment of patients
				  with pain.
1.
Evaluation of the
				Patient
- A medical history and appropriate physical examination must be
				obtained, evaluated and documented in the medical record. The medical record
				should document the nature and intensity of the pain, current and past
				treatments for pain, underlying or coexisting diseases or conditions, the
				effect of the pain on physical and psychological function and history of
				substance abuse. It is recommended that the State's Controlled Substance
				Prescription Monitoring Program Database (PMP) be utilized. The medical record
				also should document the presence of one or more recognized medical indications
				for the use of a controlled substance.
2.
Treatment Plan
- The written
				treatment plan should state objectives that will be used to determine treatment
				success, such as pain relief and improved physical and psychosocial function,
				and should indicate if any further diagnostic evaluations or other treatments
				are planned. After treatment begins, the clinician should adjust drug therapy
				to the individual medical needs of each patient. Other treatment modalities or
				a rehabilitation program may be necessary depending on the etiology of the pain
				and the extent to which the pain is associated with physical and psychosocial
				impairment.
3.
Informed
				Consent and Agreement for Treatment
- The clinician should discuss the
				risks and benefits of the use of controlled substances with the patient,
				persons designated by the patient or with the patient's surrogate or guardian
				if the patient is without medical decision-making capacity. The patient should
				receive prescriptions from one clinician and one pharmacy whenever possible. If
				the patient is at high risk for medication abuse or has a history of substance
				abuse or substance dependence, the clinician should use a written agreement
				between clinician and patient outlining patient responsibilities, including:
a. urine/serum medication levels screening
				when requested;
b. pill count when
				requested;
c. number and frequency
				of all prescription refills; and
d.
				reasons for which drug therapy may be discontinued (e.g., violation of
				agreement).
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE › Chapter 21 - USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN › Section 313-21-IV - Controlled Substances Contract

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Suggested elements of a controlled substance contract are as
				  follows:
1. Specifies that the
				clinician is the single source of controlled substances;
2. May specify the pharmacy;
3. Provides written, informed consent to
				release contract to local emergency departments and pharmacies;
4. If written consent is given for release to
				local emergency departments and/or pharmacies, consent is also being given to
				the other clinicians and providers such as pharmacists to report violations of
				the contract back to the prescribing clinician;
5. Specifies that if the clinician becomes
				concerned that there has been illegal activity, the clinician may notify the
				proper authorities;
6. Provides
				that if the clinician has obtained a written release, ER personnel and other
				providers shall report violations of the contract back to the doctor who
				prescribed the controlled substance(s);
7. Specifies that a violation of the contract
				will result in a tapering and discontinuation of the narcotics
				prescription;
8. Specifies that a
				risk of chronic narcotics treatment is physical dependence (as
				defined);
9. Specifies that a risk
				of chronic narcotics treatment is addiction (as defined);
10. Specifies that it is the responsibility
				of the patient to be discreet about possessing narcotics and keeping
				medications in an inaccessible place so that they may not be stolen;
11. If the patient violates the terms of the
				contract, the violation should be documented. The clinician response to the
				violation should be documented, as well as the rationale of and changes in the
				treatment plan;
12. Clinician may
				consider "fill only at _________________ pharmacy" on the prescription
				form;
13. Specifies use of
				urine/serum medications levels screening when appropriate; and
14. Specifies use of a pill count when
				appropriate.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 100 - DEFINITIONS › Section 318-100-1 - Direct supervision

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
"Direct supervision" means the supervising master,
				  journeyman or limited electrician shall be on the same jobsite with the
				  supervisee(s) at all times.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 100 - DEFINITIONS › Section 318-100-2 - Indirect supervision

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
"Indirect supervision" means the supervising master or
				  limited electrician has knowledge of the scope of work, directs the execution
				  of that work and is responsible for the work of the supervisee. The supervisor
				  is not required to be on the same jobsite as the supervisee.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 115 - ADVISORY RULINGS › Section 318-115-1 - ADVISORY RULINGS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Authority
				and Scope
The Board may issue an advisory ruling in accordance with
				  5 M.R.S.
				  §9001 concerning the applicability of a
				  statute or rule to existing facts. The Board shall review each request for an
				  advisory ruling to determine whether the requested ruling is appropriate. The
				  Board may, at its discretion, decline to issue an advisory ruling if the
				  question is hypothetical, if there is insufficient information upon which to
				  base a ruling or for any other reason the Board deems proper.
B.
Submission
A request for an advisory ruling shall be submitted to the
				  Board in writing and shall set forth in detail all facts pertinent to the
				  question. The Board may require submission of additional information it deems
				  necessary to provide a complete a factual background.
C.
Ruling
The Board shall issue advisory rulings in writing. The
				  advisory ruling shall include a statement of facts or assumptions, or both,
				  upon which the ruling is based. The statement, without reference to other
				  documents, shall be sufficiently detailed to apprise the reader of the basis of
				  the opinion. The assent of four members of the Board is required for the
				  issuance of an advisory ruling. The ruling must be signed by the Board's Chair,
				  shall be identified specifically as an advisory ruling and shall be numbered
				  serially.
D.
Publication
The Department shall mail the advisory ruling to the
				  requesting party and the Board Administrator shall retain a copy. An advisory
				  ruling is a public document and is available for public inspection during the
				  normal working hours of the Board. In addition, the Board may otherwise publish
				  or circulate an advisory ruling as it deems appropriate.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 110 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
SUMMARY
: This chapter outlines the Board members'
				responsible conduct in dealing with Board official duties.
No Board Member will accept any employment which can possibly
				impair their independence and integrity of judgment nor will they exercise
				their position of trust to secure unwarranted privileges for themselves or for
				others.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
				  32 M.R.S.
				  §1151 ;
				  10 M.R.S.
				  §8007
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 120 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STANDARDS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
SUMMARY
: Pursuant to authority in  32 M.R.S.
				§§1153 and 1153-A, this chapter adopts the current edition of the
National Electrical Code
to which all installations must
				conform.
SECTION 1. All installations
			 of electrical equipment commencing on or after July 1, 2024 must comply with
			 the 2023 National Electrical Code as adopted by the Board in this Chapter, as
			 well as with all applicable statutes or rules of the State and this Board and
			 all applicable ordinances, orders, rules and regulations of local
			 municipalities.
SECTION 2. The
			 Board hereby adopts and incorporates into this chapter by reference the NFPA
			 standard 70, National Electrical Code (2023 edition), Copyright © 2022
			 National Fire Protection Association, subject to the following amendments and
			 exclusions:
1. The Board adopts Article
			 90.4(D) as amended below:
(D)
New
			 Products, Constructions or Materials
. This Code may require new
			 products, constructions, or materials that may not yet be available at the time
			 the Code is adopted. In such event, the authority having jurisdiction may
			 permit the use of the products, constructions, or materials that comply with
			 the previous two (2) editions of this Code adopted by the
			 jurisdiction.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 130 - EXAMINATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 318-130-1 - GENERALLY

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
ELIGIBILITY FOR JOURNEYMAN
				ELECTRICIAN EXAMINATION
1. To sit for
				the journeyman electrician examination, an applicant must meet the education
				and work experience requirements set forth in
				32 M.R.S.
				§1202-A(2)(B), and
				submit evidence of completion of these requirements and obtain approval
				pursuant to Section
				2 of this Chapter.
2. An applicant who is not a graduate of an
				accredited regional applied technology high school 2-year electrical program or
				accredited community college electrical program, a vocational-electrical
				program of a state department of corrections, or who is not an electrical
				apprentice registered in a Department of Labor apprenticeship program must show
				proof of completion of the following courses:
a. 225 hours consisting of 45-hour courses
				each in Electricity I, Electricity II, Math I, Controls I, and a current
				National Electrical Code course; and
b. 351 hours of Electives, consisting of:
i. all trade-related courses; or
ii. a minimum of 225 hours of trade-related
				courses and 135 hours of degree-related courses in mathematics, science,
				business, human relations, and communication.
3. An applicant who seeks to sit for the
				journeyman electrician examination by virtue of meeting the requirements of
				32 M.R.S.
				§1202-A(2)(B)(1)-(4)
				must submit evidence of qualifying work experience as set forth therein.
An applicant who seeks to sit for the journeyman electrician
				  examination by virtue of meeting the requirements of
				  32 M.R.S.
				  §1202-A(2)(B)(5) must
				  submit evidence of comparable work experience or education or training or a
				  combination of work experience, education and training that is acceptable to
				  the Board.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 130 - EXAMINATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 318-130-2 - APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. An applicant for
				an examination shall submit the following:
1.
				A completed application and any applicable fees required by law or
				rule.
2. Documentation of the
				education and work experience required by Sections
				1(A), (B), (C) or (D)
				of this Chapter. For the purposes of this subsection:
i. documentation of education means official
				or unofficial transcripts; and
ii.
				documentation of licensed work experience in electrical installations means an
				affidavit signed by a supervising master, journeyman or limited electrician.
				Unless overtime is verified to the Board's satisfaction, no credit for licensed
				work experience shall be given for more than 40 hours per week.
3. If an applicant is unable to
				provide evidence as required by Section 2(A)(2) of this Chapter, the Board may,
				at its sole discretion, permit alternative forms of evidence of education or
				licensed work experience. Examples of alternative forms of evidence include,
				but are not limited to, certificates of completion of education coursework or
				sworn statements detailing experience by persons knowledgeable about the
				duration and extent of the applicant's licensed work experience.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 130 - EXAMINATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 318-130-3 - EXAMINATIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The following provisions apply to all examinations for
				  electrician licenses.
A. The passing
				score for all examinations is 70%.
B. Eligibility for examination remains valid
				for a period of 2 years from the date of approval to sit for examination. An
				applicant who fails to pass the examination within 2 years of approval must
				reapply as a new applicant.
C.
				Notwithstanding the time limitation set forth in subsection (B), in the case of
				a member of the United States Armed Forces, an extension may be granted if the
				applicant serves no more than 4 years. If required by some provision to serve a
				period longer than 4 years, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence of
				this provision and a further extension may be granted. The applicant shall
				notify the Electricians' Examining Board of separation from the United States
				Armed Forces within 90 days after separation from service and sit for
				examination within 2 years from the date of separation.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 130 - EXAMINATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 318-130-4 - LICENSURE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. To obtain a license, all applicants shall
				submit the application provided by the Board and the license fees required by
				Chapter 10 of the rules of the Office of Professional and Occupational
				Regulation.
B. If an applicant
				fails to apply for a license within 2 years from the date of notification of a
				passing score on the examination, the applicant must reapply as a new applicant
				and retake the examination.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 130 - EXAMINATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 318-130-5 - CONTINUING EDUCATION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A master electrician, journeyman electrician, limited
				  electrician, or journeyman-in-training electrician shall certify at time of
				  renewal to completion of a 15-hour current National Electrical Code update
				  course according to the schedule below. This certification is subject to audit
				  pursuant to Chapter 13 of the rules of the Office of Professional and
				  Occupational Regulation.
Renewal Year
15-hour NEC Code Update
2021
2020 Code Update
2022
No Code Update Required
2023
2023 Code Update
2024
2023 Code Update
2025
No Code Update Required
2026
2026 Code Update
2027
2026 Code Update
2028
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Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 130 - EXAMINATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 318-130-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A master, limited or journeyman electrician who submits an
				  application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date
				  shall be subject to one of the following provisions:
A.
More than 90 Days but less than 2
				Years
. A licensee who fails to renew a license for more than 90 days but
				not more than 2 years after the date of expiration may renew the license
				without taking an examination by filing a new application for renewal and
				paying the license and late renewal fees as required by Chapters 10 and 11 of
				the rules of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
B.
More than 2 Years
. A licensee
				who fails to renew a license for more than 2 years from the date of expiration
				may obtain a new license by satisfying all applicable requirements set forth in
				Title 32, Chapter 17 and Board rules.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 135 - ELECTRICAL PERMITS › Section 318-135-1 - Responsibility

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A master electrician or a limited electrician who is issued
				  an electrical permit is legally and professionally responsible for compliance
				  with all laws and rules enforceable by the Board with respect to the
				  installation for which the permit was requested. A permit issued to a master
				  electrician or a limited electrician is non-transferrable.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 150 - RECIPROCITY › Section 318-150-1 - RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. At the request
				of the electricians' licensing authority in another state (the "reciprocal
				state"), or upon its own initiative, the Board shall determine whether the
				reciprocal state's standards for licensure are sufficient to establish that an
				electrician licensed in the reciprocal state is qualified to make electrical
				installations in Maine without taking the examination, which is otherwise
				required under
				 32 M.R.S.A.
				§1203. In making this determination, the
				factors the Board shall consider include, but need not be limited to, the type
				of examination administered, the passing score and provisions (if any) for
				waiver of examination, and the length of time those standards have been in
				effect.
B. If the reciprocal state
				uses different terminology for its licensing grades than Maine uses, or uses
				the same terms with different meanings, a reciprocity agreement shall specify
				which degrees of licensure are subject to reciprocity.
C. Any individual licensed by reciprocity
				shall comply with the Maine statutes and rules governing electricians while
				engaged in electrical installations in the State of Maine, including continuing
				education requirements.
D. If a
				reciprocity agreement is terminated by either Maine or the reciprocal state, no
				new licenses may be granted on the basis of that agreement, but the termination
				of the agreement shall not impair the validity or renewability of licenses
				previously issued under the agreement.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 150 - RECIPROCITY › Section 318-150-2 - APPLICATION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. If a reciprocity agreement has been
				ratified by both the Board and the licensing authority in the reciprocal state,
				any electrician licensed in the reciprocal state shall be issued a Maine
				license of the equivalent degree. Applicants for reciprocity shall submit all
				of the following:
1. Completed
				application;
2. The nonrefundable
				application fee required by Chapter 10, Section 5(15) of the rules of the
				Office of Licensing and Registration, entitled "Establishment of License
				Fees;"
3. The license fee required
				by Chapter 10, Section 5(15) of the rules of the Office of Licensing and
				Registration, entitled "Establishment of License Fees;"
4. Documentation of six years of licensed
				working experience; and
5. License
				verification from the reciprocal state.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 160 - POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS AS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Summary
: This chapter explains when installations
				of power generation systems are, and are not, considered "electrical
				installations."
1. Only licensed
			 electricians may perform "electrical installations" as that term is defined in
			 statute.
2. A complete
			 installation of a photovoltaic, fuel cell, or wind power generation system is
			 an "electrical installation" as that term is defined by statute.
3. For purposes of installing portions of
			 photovoltaic power generation systems that constitute less than a complete
			 installation:
A. A "photovoltaic system"
			 includes all components used to convert solar energy into electric
			 energy.
B. Installation of any
			 component of a photovoltaic system that converts solar energy into electric
			 energy constitutes an "electrical installation" as that term is defined by
			 statute.
C. Making either an
			 electrical connection of any component within a photovoltaic system, or an
			 electrical connection to such system, constitutes an "electrical installation"
			 as that term is defined by statute.
D. The mere construction or placement of a
			 support structure intended to hold or support a photovoltaic system (including
			 racking and mounting equipment such as frames, racks, rails, and footings) that
			 does not itself convert solar energy into electric energy does not constitute
			 an "electrical installation."
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 322 - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS/OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 322-1-1 - Definitions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. "Act" refers to Title 32, Chapter 19,
				Maine Revised Statutes Annotated (
				32 M.R.S.A.
				Section1251 et seq.).
2. "Approved Engineering Curricula" means
				those curricula accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
				Technology or approved by the Board.
3. "Board" means the State Board of Licensure
				for Professional Engineers.
4.
				"Code of Ethics" means the Code of Ethics as set forth in Chapter 4 of these
				Rules.
5. "Licensee" means any
				person holding a license or certificate issued by the Board.
6. "NCEES" means the National Council of
				Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
7. "PDH" means Professional Development
				Hour.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 322 - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS/OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 322-1-2 - General

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Location:
The Board office is
				located in Augusta, Maine.
2.
Board Seal:
The seal of the Board is an embossed circular seal one
				and seven-eighths inches in diameter consisting of two concentric circles. The
				outer circle is to be two and one-eighth inches in diameter, the inner circle
				to be one and one-quarter inches in diameter and containing the Great Seal of
				the State of Maine, with the words "State of Maine" above, and the words "State
				Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers" below.
3.
Fiscal Year:
The fiscal year
				of the Board ends on June 30.
4.
Meetings:
A minimum of two regular meetings are held each year.
5.
Procedure
:
				Robert's RULES OF ORDER governs the procedure of the Board, except as otherwise
				provided by the Act, other statute, or the Rules.
6.
Officers and Committees:
The
				Board annually elects or appoints a Chair and a Vice-Chair from its
				membership.
7.
National
				Council:
The Board is a member of the National Council of Examiners for
				Engineering and Surveying.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 322 - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS/OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 322-1-3 - Duties

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
The Chair:
The Chair, when
				present, presides at all meetings and appoints all committees. The Chair
				performs all duties pertaining to the office of Chair and signs all official
				documents.
2.
The
				Vice-Chair:
In the absence or incapacity of the Chair, the Vice-Chair
				exercises the duties and powers of the Chair.
3.
Vacancies:
If for any reason
				a vacancy occurs in the office of Chair or Vice-Chair, the office is filled by
				an election of the Board members either at a regular meeting or a special
				meeting called for that purpose. Any officers so elected must receive at least
				4 affirmative votes.
4.
Executive Committee:
The Executive Committee consists of 3
				members, one of which is the Chair of the Board, who also chairs the Executive
				Committee. The Executive Committee transacts all business during the interval
				between meetings and makes a report to the Board at its next meeting.
5.
Finance Committee:
The
				Finance Committee consists of 2 members. The Finance Committee reviews all
				bills, accounts, income and expenses, including the financial records of the
				Executive Director, and reports to the Board at each regular meeting.
6.
Rules Committee:
The Rules
				Committee consists of 2 members. The Rules Committee considers and recommends
				to the Board modifications of the Act and the Rules governing professional
				engineering.
7.
Examination
				Committee:
The Examination Committee consists of all members of the
				Board. The Examination Committee coordinates with the National Council of
				Examiners for Engineering and Surveying in the administration of national
				examinations.
8.
Information
				Committee:
The Information Committee consists of 3 members. The
				Information Committee makes recommendations for publication of the policy,
				purpose and principles of the Board.
9.
Complaint Committee:
The
				Complaint Committee consists of 3 members: the Complaint Officer (who is a
				Board Member), the Executive Director, and the Assistant Attorney General
				assigned to the Board. The Complaint Committee investigates, presents, and
				advises the Board as to disposition of all complaints.
10.
Continuing Education Committee:
The Continuing Education Committee conducts audits of the PDHs claimed
				by Licensees and makes recommendations for changes to the professional
				development program.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 322 - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS/OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 322-1-4 - Staffing

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
The Executive Director:
The
				Board may appoint an Executive Director.
A.
				The Executive Director maintains all correspondence and records on behalf of
				the Board.
B. The Executive
				Director keeps a record of all meetings and maintains a proper account of all
				funds of the Board.
C. The
				Executive Director maintains a roster of all licensed Professional
				Engineers.
D. The Executive
				Director prepares an agenda for each meeting. Meetings will be noticed pursuant
				to the requirements set forth in
				5 M.R.S.A.
				Section8053.
E. The Executive Director completes such
				other tasks as assigned by the Board
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 322 - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS › Chapter 2 - LICENSURE › Section 322-2-1 - Definitions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The term "Act" refers to Title 32, Chapter
				19, Maine Revised Statutes Annotated (
				 32M.R.S.A.
				Section1251
et
				seq
.).
2. The term "Board"
				has the same meaning as set forth in Section 1251(1) of the Act.
3. The term "Professional Engineer" has the
				same meaning as set forth in Section 1251(4) of the Act.
The term "practice of Professional Engineering" has the same
				  meaning as set forth in Section 1251(3) of the Act.
4. The term "Approved Engineering Curricula"
				means those curricula accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
				Technology or approved by the Board.
5. "Code of Ethics," means the MAINE
				PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS CODE OF ETHICS set forth in Section
				14 of these Rules.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 322 - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS › Chapter 2 - LICENSURE › Section 322-2-2 - Licensure

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Any person desiring to practice
				professional engineering in the State of Maine may apply to the Board for a
				Certificate of Licensure and submit documentation of qualifications to the
				Board on forms furnished by the Board by requesting the forms by contacting the
				Board by telephone or in writing or from the Board's web site.
2. Professional Engineers licensed under this
				Act must keep their certificates of licensure issued by the Board posted
				conspicuously in their principal place of business. A certificate issued prior
				to the Statute changes of 2005, with the term "Registration" remains valid
				until expiration.
3. Professional
				Engineers licensed under the Act are expected to practice within their area of
				competence. The Act makes no specific designations as to the branches of
				engineering practice for which certificates of licensure are issued. The Board
				recognizes each accredited branch of engineering for which degrees are offered
				in Approved Engineering Curricula and issues certificate of licensure to
				applicants who qualify under provisions of the Act and are in conformity with
				the rules of the Board.
4. In
				administering the Act and formulating its procedures, the Board recognizes the
				following fundamental obligations:
A. To
				protect the public, within the limits of the Act, from such dangers affecting
				life, health, and property as may arise from the actions of incompetent or
				unethical persons practicing professional engineering;
B. To respect the right to a means of a
				livelihood of an individual who is licensed to practice professional
				engineering; and
C. To enforce
				compliance with the Act and these Rules by Engineers and Engineer Interns
				licensed or certified by this Board.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 322 - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS › Chapter 2 - LICENSURE › Section 322-2-3 - Exemptions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The procedure for applying for authorization for exemptions
				  pursuant to
				   32 M.R.S.A. Section1255(1)
				  and (2), is as follows:
1. An applicant for authorization for
				exemption must apply to the Board in writing on forms furnished by the Board's
				office or on the Board's web site. The application must provide written
				notification to the Board of the applicant's intention to engage in the
				practice of engineering in this State.
This application must include the following
				  information:
A. The name and address
				of the person;
B. The date on which
				the person intends to begin the practice of engineering or offers to practice
				engineering in this State and the name(s) of the person(s) or company (ies) for
				whom engineering services are being provided, along with the location of the
				project(s) and type of engineering being provided;
C. The license or registration number and a
				statement of where the person is currently licensed, registered, or certified
				as Professional Engineer; and
D. A
				copy of the statutory requirements of the state where the applicant is
				currently licensed, registered or certified.
E. A fee of $100.00.
Qualified applicants will receive a Temporary Certificate
				  signed by the Board Chair and the Executive Director. The Temporary Certificate
				  must be received before work may commence in the State.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 322 - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS › Chapter 2 - LICENSURE › Section 322-2-4 - Application for Licensure as a Professional Engineer and for Certification as an EngineerIntern

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Applications for
				licensure as a Professional Engineer and certification as an Engineer-Intern
				must be made on forms furnished by the Board.
2. Approval of an application for
				certification as an Engineer-Intern admits the applicant to the examination.
				Passage of the examination and proof of graduation entitles the applicant to a
				certificate as an Engineering-Intern.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 322 - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS › Chapter 2 - LICENSURE › Section 322-2-5 - Licensure

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Any person desiring to practice
				professional engineering in the State of Maine must apply for licensure on
				forms furnished by the Board. The forms may be obtained from the Board's
				website or by contacting the Board office.
2. The Act makes no specific designations as
				to the professional engineering discipline for which licensure is granted;
				however, Licensees are required to practice within their area of
				competence.
3. In administering the
				Act and formulating its procedures, the Board recognizes the following
				fundamental obligations:
A. To protect the
				public from such dangers affecting life, health, and property as may arise from
				the actions of incompetent or unethical persons practicing professional
				engineering; and
B. To regulate
				compliance with the Act and the Rules by licensed Professional Engineers and
				certified Engineer-Interns.