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Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 4 - MAINE MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATION (Cite as 16-222 CMR c. 4) › Section 222-4-6 - Qualifications to enforce this Chapter

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Only special
				agents of the FMCSA may enforce this Chapter.
B. Special agents of the FMCSA who are only
				approved to enforce driver-only aspects of this Chapter must have reasonable,
				articulable suspicion to stop a commercial motor vehicle.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 4 - MAINE MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATION (Cite as 16-222 CMR c. 4) › Section 222-4-7 - Source of federal regulations

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Copies of the Federal rules adopted and incorporated by
				  reference herein may be obtained from the following agencies:
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C. 20402
Maine Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Maine State Police
20 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0020
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 4 - MAINE MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATION (Cite as 16-222 CMR c. 4) › Section 222-4-8 - Severability

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Should any provision of this Chapter or the application of
				  this Chapter to any person or circumstance be held invalid, the invalidity does
				  not affect other provisions or applications of this Chapter that can be given
				  effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the
				  provisions of this Chapter are severable.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-01 - DEFINITIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Crane machine or claw machine. "Crane
				machine" or "claw machine" means any machine, including electronic devices,
				however operated, the internal mechanism or components of which, when set in
				motion or activated, picks up something of value which may be received by the
				person playing or operating the machine.
B. Distributor. 'Distributor" shall mean a
				person, firm corporation, association or organization that sells, markets,
				leases or otherwise distributes crane or claw machines.
C. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" shall mean a
				person, firm, corporation, association or organization that builds, makes or
				otherwise produces crane or claw machines.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-03

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Crane or claw cabinet must be level so that when the crane's
				  or claw's calipers make the vertical descent they are perpendicular to the
				  bottom of the prize access area and parallel to the cabinet sides. The calipers
				  must remain perpendicular throughout the descent.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-05

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The crane's or claw's calipers in the closed position shall
				  contact each other. A 1/14" tolerance will be allowed.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-06

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The crane's or claw's calipers shall be set at the maximum
				  opening and shall be non-adjustable.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-07

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Calipers shall work consistently in each and every play.
				  There shall be no electronic, mechanical or any other kind of component that
				  will cause the tension of the calipers to vary from one play to another.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-08

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Upon picking up a prize, the caliper tension must be such
				  that the calipers hold onto the prize until it is released into the prize chute
				  to be claimed by the player.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-09

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The crane's or claw's calipers in the open position must be
				  able to encompass the prize with clearance between the prize and
				  calipers.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-10

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Merchandise used as prizes shall not exceed a fair market
				  wholesale value of $15.00 per prize. At no time shall cash be awarded as a
				  prize.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-11

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Prizes must be loose and shall not be packed or arranged in
				  such a way as to prevent the crane's or claw's calipers from grasping and
				  lifting them.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-12

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The crane or claw machine must have joystick control and
				  player must be able to control the crane or claw both horizontally and
				  vertically over 100% of the playing area. (If the crane or claw can be lowered
				  each and every play without rotating, swaying, or changing direction in any
				  way, then the mandate to control the crane or claw vertically may not be
				  required).
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-13

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The minimum playing time is 15 seconds for each and every
				  play. This playing time could be required to be greater than 15 seconds,
				  depending on the speed of the horizontal and vertical movements. The playing
				  time shall be displayed an a LED display visible to the player and shall
				  operate in the count-down mode so as to keep the player informed as to how much
				  time is remaining. The playing time shall also be displayed on the cabinet,
				  clearly visible to the player, to inform the player of the time allotted for
				  each play. The timing shall not start until the joystick is first
				  engaged.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-14

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Instructions for playing the crane or claw machine shall be
				  displayed on the cabinet, clearly visible to the player.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-15

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
All distributors of crane or claw machines wishing to
				  distribute crane or claw machines in the State of Maine must first contact the
				  Licensing Division of the Maine State Police. Each variety, model, brand or
				  type of crane or claw machine must be inspected by the Licensing Division of
				  the Maine State Police prior to its distribution. Approval is based on
				  compliance with these rules.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-16

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Upon approval of a variety, model, brand or type of crane or
				  claw machine by the Licensing Division of the Maine State Police, any changes,
				  alterations or modifications to the approved variety, model, brand or type of
				  crane or claw machine, without the authorization of the Licensing Division of
				  the Maine State Police, is prohibited.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-17

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Manufacturers shall provide the Licensing Division of the
				  Maine State Police a list of all crane or claw machines sold or supplied to
				  distributors for distribution in Maine and a list of all crane or claw
				  machines-sold or supplied to any other organization, person, firm, corporation,
				  or company located in Maine. The list shall contain the information required on
				  forms prescribed by the Chief of the State Police.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-18

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Distributors shall provide the Licensing Division of the
				  Maine State Police a distribution list of all crane and claw machines
				  distributed, placed, or located in Maine. The distribution list shall contain
				  the information required on forms prescribed by the Chief of the State
				  Police.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-19

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Distributors of crane or claw machines shall verify and
				  insure that the crane or claw machines have been approved for distribution in
				  Maine prior to their distribution.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE › Section 222-8-20

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The potential variables associated with the operation of each
				  variety, model, brand or type of crane or claw machine may require additional
				  rules in the future to prevent crane or claw machines from becoming a game of
				  chance. Moreover, a crane or claw machine will still be considered a game of
				  chance, even if it complies with these rules, if it otherwise qualifies as a
				  game of chance as defined in
				   17 M.R.S.A.
				  §330(2).
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 9 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS › Section 222-9-03 - FIREARMS WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Written
				Examination. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall administer a written
				examination covering, but not limited to, the following subjects: handgun
				safety, weapons handling mechanical operations, and use of force. A score of
				not less than 80 percent on the written examination must be achieved to be
				considered having successfully completed it. A person who fails to successfully
				complete the written examination must wait 60 days from the date of the written
				examination before being retested.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 10 - RULE FOR TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND RELEASE OF VEHICLES IMPOUNDED PURSUANT TO 29 MRSA S1312-G › Section 222-10-1 - Purpose

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The purpose of this rule is to establish an orderly mechanism
				  for the transportation, storage and release by the Chief of the State Police of
				  vehicles seized pursuant to 29 MRSA S1312-G when the owner-operator has waived
				  any claim for damage, other than intentional damage by an agent of the law
				  enforcement agency seizing or storing the vehicle, and asks the State to
				  impound the vehicle until the owner-operator's right to operate in this State
				  has been restored.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 10 - RULE FOR TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND RELEASE OF VEHICLES IMPOUNDED PURSUANT TO 29 MRSA S1312-G › Section 222-10-2 - Notification by District Attorney

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Chief of the State Police, once notified in writing by a
				  District Attorney that an owner-operator has agreed to and the court has so
				  ordered impoundment of at vehicle for a given period of time, may cause that
				  vehicle to be transported to and stored at a designated facility, provided all
				  towing and storage expenses accrued to date have been paid by the District
				  Attorney's office. The Chief of the State Police will also require a copy of
				  the waiver for a claim of damage by the owner-operator from the District
				  Attorney before assuming possession.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 10 - RULE FOR TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND RELEASE OF VEHICLES IMPOUNDED PURSUANT TO 29 MRSA S1312-G › Section 222-10-3 - Storage

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Chief of the State Police or his designee shall cause the
				  vehicle to be stored at a State or private facility and may cause a vehicle to
				  be secured in whatever manner he/she deems fit to provide for retention until
				  it is to be released.
The vehicle need not be stored indoors and any damage done to
				  the vehicle due to weather or other conditions shall not be the responsibility
				  of the Bureau of State Police; unless it is intentional damage done by an agent
				  of the State Police in the towing or storage of the vehicle.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 10 - RULE FOR TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND RELEASE OF VEHICLES IMPOUNDED PURSUANT TO 29 MRSA S1312-G › Section 222-10-4 - Change of Election

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The owner-operator may at any time change his/her election to
				  have the vehicle impounded and designate his/her desire to sell the vehicle by
				  notifying the Chief of the State Police in writing. The Chief of the State
				  Police, after notifying the District Attorney's office, shall release the
				  vehicle when the owner-operator shows adequate proof of completed change of
				  ownership, for example, but not limited to, a new title in the buyer's name and
				  a -valid registration, if registration is required by the method of removal.
				  The owner-operator shall also have paid all towing and storage costs accrued to
				  the day of release.
The Chief of the State Police shall not allow the vehicle to
				  be test-driven or otherwise removed from its storage area and is under no
				  obligation to allow inspection by potential buyers of the vehicle.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 10 - RULE FOR TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND RELEASE OF VEHICLES IMPOUNDED PURSUANT TO 29 MRSA S1312-G › Section 222-10-5 - Towing and Storage Costs

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
All towing and storage costs accrued by the Bureau of State
				  Police shall be paid by the District Attorney's Office if the impoundment is
				  for -the entire duration of the owner-operator's license suspension (or by the
				  owner-operator if he/she chooses to change his/her election and sell the
				  vehicle. The Chief of the State Police, upon request by the District Attorney,,
				  may waive any or all towing and storage charges which would otherwise be paid
				  by the District Attorney's office.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 10 - RULE FOR TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND RELEASE OF VEHICLES IMPOUNDED PURSUANT TO 29 MRSA S1312-G › Section 222-10-6 - Abandonment

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Any vehicle impounded at the request of the owner-operator
				  shall be deemed abandoned if not claimed by an owner within 30 days after the
				  owner-operator's term of suspension has expired or the actual restoration of
				  the owner-operator's right to operate, whichever occurs first. 'Vie Chief of
				  the State Police shall notify the District Attorney when a vehicle remains
				  unclaimed so that the District Attorney may seek title on behalf of the State.
				  once notified that title has been obtained by the District Attorney and all
				  towing and storage costs have been paid by his/her office, the Chief of the
				  State Police shall cause the vehicle to be removed to State Surplus or another
				  location designated by the District Attorney for auction.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 12 - RULES FOR AFTER-MARKET WINDOW TINTING › Section 222-12-1

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A copy of the Certificate of (Compliance issued to a customer
				  by the installer of after-market window tinting material must be kept on file
				  at the installer's place of business for a period of three years. Those records
				  shall be made available to any full-time law enforcement officer for inspection
				  during normal business hours. Should an installer of after-market window
				  tinting material go out of business, all copies of the certificates of
				  compliance shall be forwarded to the State Police Traffic Division, 242 State
				  Street, Augusta, Maine 04333.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 12 - RULES FOR AFTER-MARKET WINDOW TINTING › Section 222-12-2

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
In order for the installer of window tinting material to
				  issued a certificate of compliance to the owner of a vehicle with previously
				  tinted windows, the tinted windows must be measured for visible "light
				  transmittance with a light meter accurate to + or - 3%.
Procedure: An untreated -window of the vehicle in question
				  shall be tested (front windshield) for the amount of visible light
				  transmittance. The tinted windows will then be tested to insure that the amount
				  of visible light transmitted is at least 50% of the untreated window glass. In
				  no case will a certificate of compliance be issued if the final application of
				  tinting material combined with any factory original tinting manufactured in
				  accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 ( 49 CFR 571 )
				  transmits less than 35% of the visible light.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 12 - RULES FOR AFTER-MARKET WINDOW TINTING › Section 222-12-3

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
No after-market tinting material shall be installed on
				  factory tinted windows exempt -from window tinting limits under FMVSS 205 (rear
				  side window and rear windows of multi-purpose vehicles such as Suburbans,
				  Blazers, Jimmys, vans etc. and the rear windows of Pick-up trucks under 10,000
				  lbs. GVWR if the final application of tinting material results in a visible
				  light transmittance of less than 35%.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 12 - RULES FOR AFTER-MARKET WINDOW TINTING › Section 222-12-4

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Certificates of Compliance will be provided to the installers
				  of window tinting material by the State Police Traffic Division for $5.00 per
				  pad of 100 forms.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 12 - RULES FOR AFTER-MARKET WINDOW TINTING › Section 222-12-5

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The installers of window tinting material shall have a copy
				  of section 1369-A of Title 29 M.R.S.A. and all applicable rules and regulations
				  on file at their place of business.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 14 - RULES RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION ACT OF 1999 (34-A MRSA c.15) › Section 222-14-01 - DEFINITIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Bureau
."Bureau" means the
				Maine State Bureau of Identification.
B.
Initial registration
				date
."Initial registration date" means the date the initial registration
				form is received at the Bureau after the registrant has the duty to register.
				If the initial registration form is received on the 29th, 30th, or 31st day of
				the month, the initial registration date will be considered the first day of
				the following month.
C.
Passport photograph
. "Passport photograph" means a photograph
				described as a full faced, chest up, unmounted, color photograph not larger
				than 2 ¾ x 2 ½ inches and not less than 2 x 2 inches with a white
				or off-white background and a space showing above the person's head. The
				picture cannot have features obscured, including but not limited to wearing a
				hat, sunglasses, or bandana. The photograph must have been taken not more than
				six (6) months prior to submission.
D.
Registrant
."Registrant" means
				a 10-year registrant or a lifetime registrant or, when appropriate, both a
				10-year registrant and a lifetime registrant.
E.
SORNA 1999
."SORNA 1999" means
				the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act of 1999 (34-A MRSA c.
				15).
F.
Verification due
				date
."Verification due date" means:
1.
				The verification due date for a ten year registrant is every year on the
				anniversary of the initial registration date.
2. The verification due date for a lifetime
				registrant is quarterly (every 3 months) from the initial registration date.
The verification due date is calculated from the initial
				  registration date and not the date the last verification was
				  received.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 14 - RULES RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION ACT OF 1999 (34-A MRSA c.15) › Section 222-14-02 - RULES RELATING TO SORNA 1999

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. A photograph
				submitted under this Act for the maintenance of the Sex Offender Registry by a
				person convicted of a sex offense or sexually violent offense must meet the
				definition of a passport photograph described in this rule.
B. Pursuant to 34-A M.R.S. § 11225-A(5),
				the Bureau may suspend a Registrant's obligation to verify if:
1. The Bureau has received from the
				Registrant a signed notice indicating a change of domicile or residence to
				another state;
2. The Registrant
				shows proof of registration in the other state;
3. The Registrant will be physically absent
				from the State of Maine for 90 days; and
4. The Registrant has previously complied
				with obligations under SORNA.
A person whose verification duties have been suspended under
				  this Rule must notify the Bureau and local law enforcement on return to the
				  State in accordance with 34-A M.R.S. §11222(5).
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 19 - DIED WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 222-19-1 - DEFINITIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Chief. "Chief" means the Chief of the
				State Police.
2. Child. "Child"
				means any natural born or unborn child, legally adopted child or stepchild of a
				law enforcement officer who, at the time of the law enforcement officer's
				death, is:
A. Conceived or less than 19 years
				of age;
B. 19 or more years of age,
				but less than 25 years of age, and accepted for admission or enrolled full-time
				in a postsecondary educational institution; or
C. 19 or more years of age and is incapable
				of self-support because of a physical or mental disability.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 19 - DIED WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 222-19-2 - death benefit - amount and receipt

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. If the Chief
				determines that a law enforcement officer died while in the line of duty, the
				State shall pay a benefit of $50,000 as follows:
A. If there is no surviving child of the law
				enforcement officer, to the surviving spouse;
B. If there is a surviving child or children
				and a surviving spouse of the law enforcement officer, 1/2 to the surviving
				child or children in equal shares and 1/2 to the surviving spouse;
C. If there is no surviving spouse of the law
				enforcement officer, to the child or children in equal shares; or
D. If there is no surviving child or spouse,
				to the parent or parents of the law enforcement officer in equal
				shares.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 19 - DIED WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 222-19-3 - Limitation on benefit

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Notwithstanding
				a determination by the Chief that a law enforcement officer died while in the
				line of duty, a benefit may not be paid:
A.
				If the death or the injury or illness that resulted in the death was caused by
				the intentional misconduct of the law enforcement officer or by the law
				enforcement officer's intention to bring about the death or the injury or
				illness that resulted in the death;
B. If the law enforcement officer was
				voluntarily under the influence at the time of the death or the injury or
				contracting of the illness that resulted in the death and being under the
				influence was a substantial contributing factor in the death or the injury or
				illness that resulted in the death;
C. If the law enforcement officer was
				performing in a grossly negligent manner at the time of the death or the injury
				or contracting of the illness that resulted in the death; or
D. To any person who would otherwise be
				entitled to a benefit pursuant to 25 M.R.S.A. c. 195-A and this chapter, if the
				person's actions were a substantial contributing factor to the death of the law
				enforcement officer.
E. If the
				potentially eligible child, spouse or parent dies prior to actual receipt of
				this death benefit.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 19 - DIED WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 222-19-4 - Filing request for benefit

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. A person who is
				potentially eligible to receive these benefits, or a person authorized to
				request benefits acting as an agent of a potentially eligible person, must
				forward a written request to the Chief for a State of Maine Application for
				Line of Duty Death Benefit within 90 days of the law enforcement officer's
				death. The 90 day period may be extended by the Chief for good cause
				shown.
2. Upon receipt of the
				written request for a State of Maine Application for Line of Duty Death
				Benefit, the Chief shall provide an application package and questionnaire that
				must be completed and returned within 30 days of receipt by the applicant. The
				30 day period may be extended by the Chief for good cause shown.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 19 - DIED WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 222-19-5 - DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFIT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Upon
				receipt of a completed State of Maine Application for Line of Duty Death
				Benefit, the Chief shall appoint a review panel consisting of at least three,
				but not more than five, persons knowledgeable in law enforcement official
				duties.
2. The review panel shall
				convene to review the application, investigate the circumstances surrounding
				the death and make a written recommendation to approve or deny the application
				to the Chief within 30 days. If the Chief determines that further investigation
				is necessary, the Chief may extend the review period.
3. The Chief, after review of the
				recommendation, shall make the determination to approve or deny the application
				in a timely manner. The Chief's determination is the final agency
				decision.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 19 - DIED WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 222-19-6 - Interim benefits

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1. The Chief may
				make interim benefits payments in accordance with and subject to the
				limitations outlined in 25 M.R.S.A. §1612.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 19 - DIED WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS › Section 222-19-7 - Appeal

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1. An appeal of the final agency decision may
				be filed in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 M.R.S.A. c.
				375, sub-c. VII.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 20 - UNIFORM STANDARDIZED FORENSIC EXAMINATION KIT FOR GROSS SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION › Section 222-20-1 - General Instructions

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The forensic examination kit shall include general
				  instructions to notify the health care provider utilizing the kit of
				  suggestions and precautions to take during the use of the kit. The instructions
				  shall include contact information for both the Maine State Police Crime
				  Laboratory and the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory. The general
				  instructions are located in Appendix A, which is a part of these rules (16-222
				  CMR Ch. 20 Appendix A).
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 20 - UNIFORM STANDARDIZED FORENSIC EXAMINATION KIT FOR GROSS SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION › Section 222-20-2 - Adult Examination Instructions

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The forensic examination kit shall include step-by-step
				  instructions for the collection of evidentiary specimens from alleged adult
				  victims of gross sexual assault, including how to collect, mark, preserve, and
				  package the evidence. The step-by-step instructions for adults are located in
				  Appendix B, which is part of these rules (16-222 CMR Ch. 20 Appendix B).
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 20 - UNIFORM STANDARDIZED FORENSIC EXAMINATION KIT FOR GROSS SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION › Section 222-20-3 - Prepubertal Children Instructions

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The forensic examination kit shall include instructions on
				  evidence collection from prepubertal children who are alleged victims of gross
				  sexual assault and to notify the health care provider utilizing the kit of
				  suggestions and precautions to take during collection of sexual assault
				  evidence from prepubertal children. The step-by-step instructions for
				  prepubertal children are located in Appendix C, which is part of these rules
				  (16-222 CMR Ch. 20 Appendix C).
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 20 - UNIFORM STANDARDIZED FORENSIC EXAMINATION KIT FOR GROSS SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION › Section 222-20-4 - Final Instructions

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The forensic examination kit shall include a list of final
				  instructions for sealing and marking the completed kit. The final instructions
				  are located in Appendix D, which is part of these rules (16-222 CMR Ch. 20
				  Appendix D).
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 20 - UNIFORM STANDARDIZED FORENSIC EXAMINATION KIT FOR GROSS SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION › Section 222-20-5 - Patient Information Card

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A patient information card shall be included as part of the
				  kit, and shall be distributed to the patient upon leaving the medical facility
				  after the forensic examination. The card shall include instructions for
				  tracking the location of the kit including a space to affix a tracking label,
				  the statewide sexual assault crisis hotline telephone number, and space for the
				  name of the sexual assault center advocate.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 20 - UNIFORM STANDARDIZED FORENSIC EXAMINATION KIT FOR GROSS SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION › Section 222-20-6 - Contents

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The forensic examination kit shall include the contents
				  necessary to complete the evidence collection steps described in the previous
				  sections. These contents include but are not limited to instructions,
				  envelopes, swab boxes, sterile swabs, paper bags, evidence tape, nail clippers,
				  labels, tracking labels, patient instruction card, and examination
				  checklists.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 20 - UNIFORM STANDARDIZED FORENSIC EXAMINATION KIT FOR GROSS SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION › Section 222-20-7 - Examination Checklists

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1. The forensic
				examination kit shall include an evidence collection inventory form for
				examiners to follow when administering the kit. This form will list the
				contents of the kit and allow the examiner to indicate, where applicable, if an
				item was collected, and to make any additional notes necessary. This form will
				be available in triplicate with one copy designated for the hospital, one copy
				for the law enforcement agency, and one copy for the crime
				laboratory.
2. The forensic
				examination kit shall include a patient's assault information form for
				examiners to complete when executing the kit. This form will allow the examiner
				to note the patient's description of the assault, including specific
				information about the assault, the date and time of the assault, information
				about the patient, and information regarding the perpetrator. This form will be
				available in triplicate with one copy designated for the hospital, one copy for
				the law enforcement agency, and one copy for the crime laboratory. If a
				standardized, statewide forensic examination documentation form, which includes
				the information of the patient's assault, becomes available, that form may be
				substituted for the patient's assault information form included in the
				kit.
3. The forensic examination
				kit shall include a Victim's Compensation Board forensic examination claim form
				for examiners to complete. This form will be available in duplicate with one
				copy designated for the Victims' Compensation Board of the Office of the
				Attorney General and one copy for the hospital.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 20 - UNIFORM STANDARDIZED FORENSIC EXAMINATION KIT FOR GROSS SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION › Appendix 222-20-D - FINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Attach a tracking label to the "Patient Card" and hand to
				  patient prior to discharge.
Make sure all forms have been filled out completely.
				  Separate forms, retaining the appropriate copy for hospital records. The law
				  enforcement copy should be handed directly to the law enforcement officer. The
				  crime laboratory copy should be sealed in the envelope on the back of the kit.
				  If the patient has not made a report to law enforcement, include the law
				  enforcement copy of the forms in the envelope with the crime lab copies.
Check all envelopes and clothing bags to ensure that they
				  are sealed, labeled and all information requested has been completed.
Do not lick the seal of the envelopes.
Do not use staples to seal any evidence containers.
Return all evidence collection envelopes and bags, except
				  those containing clothing, to the kit box.
Mark all unused envelopes and bags in a way to denote that
				  no sample was collected. Do not seal unused envelopes and bags. Place unused
				  items in the provided zip-lock container. Place the zip-lock container inside
				  the sex crimes kit. If the kit is too full, the zip-lock bag may be placed in
				  the transport bag along with clothing and other evidentiary specimens.
Fill out all requested information under "For Hospital
				  Personnel" on the kit box top. If the patient has decided not to report the
				  alleged assault to law enforcement, do not fill in the patient's name.
Affix "Biohazard" labels where indicated.
Affix "Evidence" seals where indicated on the sides of the
				  box, then initial and date, partially on/partially off the seal.
Affix the "Minor" label if the kit was collected from a
				  minor.
Give the clothing bags and kit to the law enforcement
				  officer present at the hospital. If an officer is not present at this time,
				  place the evidence in a secure area until an official of a law enforcement
				  agency picks it up. If the patient has not made a report to law enforcement,
				  the clothing bags and kit should be given to the law enforcement agency with
				  jurisdiction over the hospital. If the patient has made a report, these items
				  should be given to the officer representing the investigating agency.
Notify the law enforcement officer if any components of the
				  kit, specifically tampons or sanitary napkins, have not been air-dried
				  completely. Such items should be frozen for long-term storage.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 227 - MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 227-1-1 - Objectives

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The objectives of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board of
				  Trustees are:
A. To raise the level of
				competence of law enforcement officers;
1. by
				establishing minimum standards for training, and
2. by providing or certifying law enforcement
				training courses;
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 227 - MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES › Chapter 3 - ENTRANCE STANDARDS › Section 227-3-1 - Requirements for Admission to the Academy

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In order to be admitted to the Basic Corrections Training
				  Course, an applicant:
A. Shall be a
				high school graduate, or have scored as follows on the General Education
				development Test:
1. not lower than 35 on any
				one of the 5 parts, and
2. an
				average not lower than 45 for all 5 parts;
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 227 - MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES › Chapter 3 - ENTRANCE STANDARDS › Section 227-3-2 - Requirements for Admission to the Academy

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In order to be admitted to the Law Enforcement Pre-Service
				  Course; an applicant:
A. Shall be a
				high school graduate, or have scored as follows on the General Education
				development Test:
not lower than 35 on any one of the 5 parts, and
an average not lower than 45 for all 5 parts;
B. Shall be at least 21 years of
				age, unless the applicant has an associate's degree or 60 credit hours of
				post-secondary education, in which case the applicant must be at least 20 years
				of age, or unless an applicant for pre-service training is currently enrolled
				in an accredited post secondary educational program, has completed 40 credit
				hours, and the applicant is at least l9 years of age;
C. Shall submit the medical certificate
				provided by the Academy, signed by a licensed physician indicating that the
				applicant is physically and medically fit to undergo physical training at the
				Academy;
D. Shall meet the physical
				fitness standards as established by the Board of Trustees;
E. Should have no convictions for Murder,
				Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D crime; or convictions for any violation
				of the Maine Criminal Code, chapters 15, 19, 25 or 45, or a conviction for any
				equivalent crime in another jurisdiction outside the State of Maine. A person
				may make application to the Board of Trustees for a conditional waiver of this
				provision;
F. Should not have
				engaged in any conduct that is penalized in this state as Murder, Class A,
				Class B, Class C, or Class D crime, or any provision of the Maine Criminal
				Code, chapters 15, 19, 25 or 45; or engaged in such conduct in another
				jurisdiction outside the State of Maine, unless that conduct is not punishable
				as a crime under the laws of that jurisdiction. A person may make application
				to the Board of Trustees for a conditional waiver of this provision;
G. Shall be of good moral character, as
				determined by a thorough background investigation by the hiring or sponsoring
				agency;
H. Shall complete a state
				and federal criminal records check through the submission of fingerprints to
				the State Bureau of Identification and the Federal Bureau of
				Investigation;
I. Shall not falsify
				or misrepresent any information during the application process, background
				investigation, or polygraph examination.
J. Shall possess a valid motor vehicle
				operator's license. If such license is not a Maine license at the time of
				admission to the Academy, the applicant shall obtain a State of Maine license
				within any time limits prescribed by Maine law; and
K. Shall be able to read and write at a level
				necessary to master the law enforcement basic training course as determined by
				the use of a reading and writing test.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 227 - MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES › Chapter 5 - TRAINING STANDARDS › Section 227-5-1 - Law Enforcement Pre-Service Training Program

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A. Pursuant to
				25
				M.R.S.A. §2804-B, every municipal,
				county, state or non- federal officer with the power to make arrests or the
				authority to carry a firearm in the course of duty must successfully complete
				all pre-service training requirements as prescribed in Specification 7 attached
				and incorporated.
1. The board shall certify
				law enforcement officers who successfully complete pre-service law enforcement
				training as reserve or part-time officers.
a.
				Upon successfully completing the Basic Training Course and meeting the required
				standards, an individual will receive a Certificate of Eligibility issued by
				the Board. This certificate will be considered a license to perform law
				enforcement officer's duties in the State of Maine and be considered lapsed
				when an officer is no longer employed by a law enforcement agency.
b. This section does not apply to any law
				enforcement officer certified as meeting the law enforcement training
				requirements or to any full-time law enforcement officer employed by a state
				agency including the University of Maine system as of July 1, 1990.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 227 - MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES › Chapter 5 - TRAINING STANDARDS › Section 227-5-2 - Basic Law Enforcement Training Program

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A.
				Pursuant to
				25
				M.R.S.A. §2804-C, every full-time law
				enforcement officer must successfully complete the Academy's Basic Training
				Course, as prescribed in Specification 1 attached and incorporated, within 12
				months of appointment subject to the waiver and extension provisions of Chapter
				9 of these rules.
1. Upon successfully
				completing the Basic Training Course and meeting the required standards, an
				individual will receive a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Board. This
				certificate will be considered a license to perform law enforcement officer's
				duties in the State of Maine and be considered lapsed when an officer is no
				longer employed by a law enforcement agency.
2. This section does not apply to any law
				enforcement officer certified as meeting the law enforcement training
				requirements or to any full-time law enforcement officer employed by a state
				agency including the University of Maine system as of July 1, 1990.
3. The Board may waive portions of the Basic
				Police Training Course for persons who have been employed full-time with a
				State agency and who have been granted law enforcement powers. The initial
				employment must have occurred prior to September 23, 1971. The employment must
				be for a minimum of 20 years at the date of application to the Board.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 227 - MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES › Chapter 5 - TRAINING STANDARDS › Section 227-5-3-A - Basic Corrections Training Program ("BCTP") for Adult Corrections Officers

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A. Pursuant to
				25 M.R.S.
				§2804-D every adult corrections officer
				must successfully complete within 12 months from the commencement of employment
				a basic training course approved by the Board. This section creates the Basic
				Corrections Training Program ("BCTP") as the training course for adult
				corrections officers. The BCTP consists of a minimum of 200 training hours of
				Board-approved curriculum.
B.
				Application procedures for BCTP. Upon hiring or assigning an individual as an
				adult corrections officer, the employing agency will submit the following
				information to the Board on forms approved by the director:
1. MCJA notice of employment signed by the
				agency head.
2. MCJA application to
				attend the BCTP signed by the applicant and agency head.
3. MCJA medical examination form signed by a
				licensed physician.
4. MCJA
				background information form signed by the applicant and agency head and
				notarized.
If an emergency arises that requires an agency to temporarily
				  assign personnel to perform correctional officer duties, the agency shall
				  inform the Board of any such emergency assignments as soon as practical
				  thereafter.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 227 - MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES › Chapter 5 - TRAINING STANDARDS › Section 227-5-3-B - Juvenile Basic Corrections Training Program

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A.
				Pursuant to
				25 M.R.S.
				§2804-D every juvenile corrections
				officer must successfully complete within 12 months from the commencement of
				employment a basic training course approved by the Board. This section creates
				the Juvenile Basic Corrections Training Program ("JBCTP") as the training
				course for juvenile corrections officers. The JBCTP consists of a minimum of
				200 training hours of Board approved curriculum.
B. Application procedures for JBCTP. Upon
				hiring or assigning an individual as a juvenile corrections officer, the
				employing agency will submit the following information to the Board on forms
				approved by the director:
1. MCJA notice of
				employment signed by the agency head.
2. MCJA application to attend the JBCTP
				signed by the applicant and agency head.
3. MCJA medical examination form signed by a
				licensed physician.
4. MCJA
				background information form signed by the applicant and agency head and
				notarized.