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02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 070 STATE BOARD OF CERTIFICATION FOR GEOLOGISTS AND SOIL SCIENTISTS Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS Summary: This Chapter is promulgated to clarify wording of the law and further clarify statutory definitions. 1. APPLICANT. Applicant …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 280 BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS SUMMARY: This chapter defines terms used in these rules and the law governing the Maine Board of Accountancy. As used in the Board’s rules, unless the context indicates otherwis…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 285 BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS AND ADVISORY RULINGS Summary: This chapter defines certain professional terms used throughout the Board's rules and describes the Board's procedures for issuance of advi…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 297 BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC LICENSURE Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS Summary: This chapter defines certain professional terms used throughout the Board's rules. 1. Board. "Board" means the Maine Board of Chiropractic Licensure. 2. CCE.…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 313 BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS Summary: As used in the Board rules, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words have the following meanings: [NOTE: Additional definitions are found in Titl…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 322 STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS/OPERATION OF THE BOARD SUMMARY: This chapter describes the operation of the Board, the duties of the various officers and committees of the…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 343 BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS Summary: This chapter defines certain professional terms used throughout the board's rules. 1. COARC. "COARC" means the Commission on Accreditation for Respir…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 344 STATE BOARD OF LICENSING OF DIETETIC PRACTICE Chapter 1: GENERAL INFORMATION SUMMARY: This chapter establishes guidelines relating to meetings, records and advisory rulings. 1. Board The Board was established in Fiscal 19…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE Chapter 1: RULE REGARDING PHYSICIANS SUMMARY: Chapter 1 pertains to the licensure, registration, notification and continuing medical education requirements for physicians. Chapter 1 also def…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 380 BOARD OF NURSING 392 MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY Chapter 1 Chapter 39-A COLLABORATIVE DRUG THERAPY MANAGEMENT Summary: This is a joint rule of the Maine State Board of Nursing and the Board of Pharmacy for purposes of establi…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 382 MAINE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY Chapter 1: INITIAL LICENSURE AND RENEWAL, LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, FEES, CONTINUING EDUCATION SUMMARY: This chapter consists of rules covering initial licensure and renewal, Licensure by endorsem…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 384 BOARD OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS Summary: This chapter defines certain specialized terms used in the board's rules. 1. Definitions As used in the board's rules, unless the context otherwise indi…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 393 BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS Summary: This chapter defines certain professional terms used throughout the board's rules. 1. APTA. "APTA" means the American Physical Therapy Association. 2.…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 396 BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE Chapter 1: LICENSING OF PODIATRISTS 1. Approved schools As used in the Podiatric Practice Act, 32 MRSA, Ch. 51, §§3551 et seq., schools approved by the Examiners shall be those col…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 502 BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS Summary: This chapter defines certain professional terms used throughout the board’s rules. 1. [deleted] 1-A. ACAOM. “ACAOM” means the Accreditation Comm…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 658 MAINE FUEL BOARD Chapter 1 DEFINITIONS _________________________________________________________________________________ Summary: This Chapter defines specialized terms used in the Board’s rules and in statute. __________…

DETENTION AND CORRECTIONAL STANDARDS FOR MAINE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Inspections Division Commissioner Randall Liberty Steven French, Director of Correctional Inspections Amended: March 24, 2025 (Filing 2025-056) 03-201 DEPARTMENT OF…

03-208 MAINE STATE PAROLE BOARD CHAPTER 1 RULES AND POLICY CONTENTS I. PAROLE BOARD A. Purpose B. Structure C. Powers and Duties II. PAROLE RELEASE DECISION A. Release Criteria B. Sources of Information C. Release Hearing Procedures III. PAROLE CONDITIONS A. Parole Conditions B. …

Chapter 1: ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PURPOSE OF RULES 1 A. Rules 1 B. Purpose of Rules 1 2. DEFINITIONS 1 3. BOARD ORGANIZATION 2 A. Composition of the Board of Underground Storage Tank Installers 2 B. Meetings 2 C. Board Records 2 D. Management of Funds 3 4.…

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Chapter 1-A: STATE HERITAGE FISH WATERS 1. Stocking. The Commissioner may not stock or issue a permit to stock fish in a lake or pond listed as a State Heritage Fish water. 2. Restrictions. A person may not use live fish as bait …

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 1: ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS REGULATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose & Scope 1 Authority 1 Availability of Hearings 1 Definitions 1 The Hearing Officer 4 Qualifications 4 Ex Parte Communications 4 Recusal of the Hearing Officer 5…

STATE OF MAINE TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND FINAL DISPOSITION OF DEAD BODIES RULE 10-146 CODE OF MAINE RULES Chapter 1 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES MAINE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION 11 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0011 Last Amended: April 30, 2…

10- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 148 BUREAU OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES CHAPTER I CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM POLICY MANUAL NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1991 (42 U.S.…

12-152 (Chapter 1) Maine Department of Labor Division of Vocational Rehabilitation RULES Table of Contents Section 1. Purpose and General Requirements Page 4 2. Confidentiality Page 6 1. Purpose and General Requirements 2. Release to Individual with Disabilities or His/Her Repres…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS SUMMARY: This chapter contains definitions of certain terms as used in the Employment Security Law. 1. Meaning of Terms. Unless the context otherwise requires, terms used in regulations, interpr…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 179 BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Chapter 1: PROCEDURAL RULES Summary: This chapter describes the Occupational Safety & Health Board Procedural Rules for notices, hearings, records, subpoena powers, decisions, officers and rulings. 1.01 NOTICE A. …

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 181 MAINE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Chapter 1: RULES RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS FOR REGISTRATION OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS SUMMARY: These rules are adopted to establish, define and provide for the registration and deregistration of Apprenticeship Agreements …

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 186 STATE BOARD OF ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION Chapter 1: GENERAL RULES SUMMARY: This chapter defines certain terms used throughout the rules of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation and contains other rules of general application. § 1. Effective…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 597 BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Chapter 1: RULES GOVERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Table of Contents Purpose SECTION 1: Definitions 2 SECTION 2: Assessing an Individual for Training 4 SECTION 3: Developing the Individual …

14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 118 OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE Chapter 1: RULES GOVERNING GRANTS AND PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENTS Summary Statement: This rule sets forth regulations for obtaining funds from the State of Maine under the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and …

14 - 191 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHAPTER 1 ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONING OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEES I. STATEMENT OF INTENT It is the intent of this rule to assure the highest level of respect for the dignity, and the legal and human rights of clients served In Int…

14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 193 OFFICE OF ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Chapter 1: RIGHTS OF RECIPIENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Non-Discrimination Notice The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) does not discrimina…

14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 197 OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES Chapter 1: RIGHTS AND BASIC PROTECTIONS OF PERSONS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER OR ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY EFFECTIVE DATE: November 18, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1.…

14 DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 472 BUREAU OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Chapter 1: RIGHTS OF RECIPIENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WHO ARE CHILDREN IN NEED OF TREATMENT INTRODUCTION These rules are promulgated pursuant to the rulemaking authority granted t…

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (MAINE EMS) CHAPTER 1: MISSION, VISION, GOALS AND CORE VALUES OF THE MAINE EMS SYSTEM Mission The Legislature of the State of Maine created the EMS Act to "promote and provide for a comprehensive and effective E…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 227 MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS Summary: Chapter 1 of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board of Trustees' rules sets out the objectives of the rules and defines terms used therein. 1. Objectives. …

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 230 MAINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY Chapter 1: REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITTEN PRESCRIPTIONS OF SCHEDULE II DRUGS SUMMARY: The following are rules governing security requirements for all written prescriptions for drugs classified as schedule II drugs under t…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION §1. The Act to Establish the Gambling Control Board to License and Regulate Slot Machines at Commercial Harness Racing Tracks, Public Law 2003, Ch. 687, was enacted by the Legislature and signed int…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 387 MAINE PILOTAGE COMMISSION Chapter 1: RULES AND REGULATIONS SUMMARY: These Rules outline requirements for licensing, operations and safety, complaints, investigations, and discipline, and other general provisions. DEFINITIONS The following terms…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 119 OFFICE OF THE STATE CONTROLLER (formerly BUREAU OF ACCOUNTS AND CONTROL) Chapter 1: TRAVEL AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICIES SUMMARY: These regulations specify official policy which governs travel and expense reimburseme…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 134 CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION Chapter 1: CAPITOL AREA RULES AND REGULATIONS Summary: This chapter contains regulations governing the construction, reconstruction, or demolition of buildings within the Capitol Area of the Ci…

18 - 352 STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH COMMISSION Chapter 1 RULES OF PRACTICE GOVERNING ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS OF THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH COMMISSION SUMMARY: These rules establish the procedure to be used for the taking of appeals and the conduct of hearings. 1. Proceedings before th…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 389 BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES Chapter 1 PURPOSE, ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF RULES AND DEFINITION OF TERMS SUMMARY: This chapter states the purpose of Civil Service Rules, outlines the mechanism for adoption or amendment and gi…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS Chapter 1: LIQUOR INVENTORY EXCHANGES FROM AGENCY LIQUOR STORES State liquor stores will receive liquor inventory exchanges from agents in accordance with the following…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 554 BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES Chapter 1: STATE OF MAINE PROCEDURES FOR PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES SUMMARY: The Bureau of General Services establishes the following procedures for the s…

ADULT USE CANNABIS PROGRAM RULE 18-691 C.M.R. Chapter 1 Office of Cannabis Policy Department of Administrative and Financial Services Major Substantive Rules Effective Date: July 1, 2022 Routine Technical Rules Effective Date: September 8, 2022 Table of Contents General 5 Section…

19-100 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 1: MUNICIPAL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING RULE Summary: This chapter outlines the purpose, definitions, application requirements, review procedures, designation procedures, and reporting requirements governing municipal t…

26-239 DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Chapter 1: RULES FOR STRIP SEARCHES, MANUAL MOUTH SEARCHES, AND BODY CAVITY SEARCHES OF ARRESTEES SUMMARY: These rules for strip searches, manual mouth searches, and body cavity searches of arrestees are promulgated pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A. § 2…

65 PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION 625 EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU Chapter 1: STANDARDS FOR ESTABLISHING A STATEWIDE ENHANCED 9-1-1 SYSTEM SUMMARY: This chapter outlines the standards, specifications, and procedures to establish a statewide Enhanced 9-1-1 system pursuant t…

90-351 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 1: PAYMENT OF BENEFITS § 1. Claims for Incapacity and Death Benefits 1. Within 14 days of notice or knowledge of a claim for incapacity or death benefits for a work-related injury, the employer or insurer will: A. Accept the claim and fi…