Maine Administrative Code

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE Chapter 301 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) RULES (formerly FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM) Amended May 17, 2026 — filing 2026 – 115 (involving Section 999-3) Tables and Standards – Alpha Inde…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER CHAPTER 301 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR USE OF U.S. ROUTE 1, BRUNSWICK-BATH SUMMARY: These rules regulate the use of Route 1 from Brunswick to Bath. 301.01 EXCLUSIONS The following will be excluded from U.S. Route 1, Br…

MAINE REVENUE SERVICES SALES, FUEL AND SPECIAL TAX DIVISION RULE NO. 301 SALES FOR RESALE AND SALES OF PACKAGING MATERIALS SUMMARY: Establishes procedures for making sales for resale, including leases or rentals and certain sales to service providers, and sales of packaging mater…

19 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 301: DIRIGO BUSINESS INCENTIVES TAX CREDIT SUMMARY: This joint rule is coordinated with the Department of Economic and Community Development (“DECD”) and Maine Revenue Services (“MRS”) Joint Rule 300/815 (Dirigo Business…

19 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 499 OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Chapter 301: RULES FOR THE MAINE PRODUCTS MARKETING PROGRAM SUMMARY: This chapter outlines the procedures and criteria governing the Maine Products Marketing Program. Section 1. Purpose of the …

94-411 MAINE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 301: INTEREST CALCULATIONS SUMMARY: This Chapter sets forth the method by which interest is to be computed for crediting member accounts and for charging members who make payments or repayments for past creditable service time. SECTION…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE CHAPTER 301 MAINE JOB-START PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures and standards applicable to borrowers and community action agencies participating in the Authority's statewide program for making low-interest loans to stimulate th…

94-649 MAINE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES (PDS) Chapter 301: FEE SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR PAYMENT OF COUNSEL Summary: This Chapter establishes a fee schedule and administrative procedures for payment of Counsel. The Chapter sets a standard hourly rate a…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE Chapter 302 SUMMER ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER PROGRAM RULES (SUN Bucks) Effective January 25, 2026 – filing 2026-016 Definitions pages 1-4 Section 1: General Program Requirements pages 1-2 Purpose page…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER CHAPTER 302 RULES REGULATING THE USE OF PICNIC AND REST AREAS SUMMARY: These rules govern the use of highway picnic and rest areas. 302.01 HOURS OF USE Signs may be erected by the Department of Transportation in highw…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES (DAFS) MAINE REVENUE SERVICES Chapter 302: SALES TO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS SUMMARY: Establishes administrative rules regarding tax-exempt sales and explains the circumstances under which a retailer or …

19 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 499 OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Chapter 302: RULES FOR THE MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE Summary: This chapter outlines the procedures, criteria and program review requirements governing the Maine Microenterprise Initiativ…

94-411 MAINE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 302: RETIREMENT INCENTIVES SUMMARY: This Chapter defines "retirement incentives" and "early retirement incentives" and governs the System's identification of both. It imposes obligations on employers and retiring members to declare and…

94-649 MAINE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES Chapter 302: PROCEDURES REGARDING FUNDS FOR EXPERTS AND INVESTIGATORS Summary: This Chapter establishes the procedures for attorneys to request funds for experts and investigators from the Commission and provides that the Executi…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE Chapter 303 OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE – SUPPORTLINK PROGRAM RULE #1 INTRODUCTION AND STATUTORY AUTHORITY Page 1 DEFINITIONS Pages 2-3 SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Pages 4-7 CONFIDENTIALITY Page 4…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 125 MAINE REVENUE SERVICES SALES, FUEL AND SPECIAL TAX DIVISION Chapter 303: SALES TO INDUSTRIAL USERS SUMMARY: Explains the Sales and Use Tax Law as it pertains to the exemption provisions of machinery and equipment used in …

19 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 499 OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Chapter 303: RULES FOR THE RURAL WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION GRANT PROGRAM Summary: This chapter outlines the procedures, criteria and program review requirements governing the Rural Wo…

94-411 MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 303: ACTUARIAL FACTORS TABLES SUMMARY: This Chapter specifies the actuarial factors tables that have been adopted by the Board of Trustees for use in various determinations and calculations required in the administration of …

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE CHAPTER 303 NATURAL DISASTER BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures and standards applicable to borrowers and lenders participating in the Authority's statewide program for making or securing loans of up to $50,…

94-649 MAINE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES Chapter 303: PROCEDURES REGARDING LEGAL RESEARCH ACCESS AND MATERIALS Summary: This Chapter establishes the procedures for attorneys to request access to legal research services and to request PDS purchase of or reimbursement for…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER Chapter 304: CRITERIA FOR THE FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF HIGHWAYS SUMMARY: Public Law 1981, Chapter 492, Part C, Section 28-1 requires a reclassification of all public highways in the State by July 1, 1982, in accor…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 125 Maine Revenue Services Chapter 304: SALES AND USE TAX RETURNS AND PAYMENTS SUMMARY: This rule establishes requirements for the filing of sales and use tax returns and the payment of taxes due pursuant to 36 M.R.S., Chapte…

06-096 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Chapter 305: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT - PERMIT BY RULE TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1. Introduction 1 2. Activities adjacent to protected natural resources 4 3. Intake pipes & water monitoring devices 7 4. Replacement of str…

17-229 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION Chapter 305: RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC MOVEMENT PERMITS TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1. Introduction…………………………………………….…………………….……1 Part 2. Definitions…………………………………………………………………………1 Part 3. Permit Types an…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 305: OIL STORAGE FACILITY AND TANK PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures and standards applicable to borrowers and financial institutions participating in the Authority's statewide program for making loans or, in some case…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER Chapter 306: TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMITS ON MAINE'S INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM SUMMARY: The following rules and regulations govern the permissible truck size and weight configurations on the entire Interstate Highway …

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 307: MAINE SEED CAPITAL TAX CREDIT PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures and standards applicable to the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program, pursuant to which the Authority may authorize tax credits to investors in an a…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER Chapter 308: RULES TO ESTABLISH SEASONAL LOAD RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STATE AND STATE AID HIGHWAYS SUMMARY: The following rules define the heavy load restrictions on posted State and State Aid Highways between Novembe…

MAINE REVENUE SERVICES SALES, FUEL, AND SPECIAL TAX DIVISION RULE NO. 308 DIRECT PAYMENT PERMITS SUMMARY: Establishes a system for combined reporting of purchases by manufacturers and utilities under a direct payment permit. SECTION 1. Introduction Many manufacturers and utilitie…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE CHAPTER 309: WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING LOAN FUND PROGRAM 1. Definitions: 1. Defined Terms: A. "Act" means the Finance Authority of Maine Act. B. "Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine. C. "Eligible Borrower" means a person, or for-p…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 310 VARIABLE ANNUITY RULE Article I Purpose The purpose of this rule is to provide uniform requirements respecting variable annuity contract sales on a regional basis, establish minimum standar…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 039 REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CHAPTER 310 ADVISORY RULINGS SUMMARY: This chapter details procedures for submission, consideration, and disposition of requests for advisory rulings. Section 1. Authority and Scope The Commission m…

Chapter 310: WETLANDS AND WATERBODIES PROTECTION 1. Preamble. The Legislature has found that the State's freshwater wetlands, great ponds, coastal wetlands, rivers, streams, and brooks are resources of state significance, that these resources have great scenic beauty and unique c…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER Chapter 310: RULES FOR PERMITTING OVERLIMIT COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES OF SPECIFIED CONFIGURATIONS TO TRAVEL DESIGNATED ROUTES SUMMARY: This rule implements the Special Haul Route Permit program authorized by Title 29‑…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF INCOME MAINTENANCE Chapter 311: WORK INCENTIVE (WIN) PROGRAM MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Location Subject Page Chapter I Introduction & Philosophy 2 Legal Authority 2 Purpose 2 History of WIN 2 Chapter II Operation of the Program 6 Role …

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 311: ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures, standards and fees applicable to borrowers applying for loans from the Authority's program of direct loans for distressed but viable businesses unable to obtain…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 312: INTERMEDIARY RELENDING PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures, standards and fees applicable to Borrowers applying for loans from the Authority's program of direct loans for the finance of business facilities and commu…

(Transferred by P.L. 2009 Ch. 372 (eff. June 12, 2009) to 95-648, Efficiency Maine Trust) 65-407 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Chapter 312: VOLUNTARY RENEWABLE RESOURCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND SUMMARY: This rule establishes a program allowing retail consumers of electricity t…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 314: REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures and standards applicable to eligible local, regional or statewide nonprofit or governmental economic development organizations which m…

Chapter 315: ASSESSING AND MITIGATING IMPACTS TO EXISTING SCENIC AND AESTHETIC USES SUMMARY: This chapter describes the process for evaluating impacts to existing scenic and aesthetic uses resulting from activities in, on, over, or adjacent to protected natural resources subject …

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 315: FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures and standards applicable to community development organizations which may administer family development accounts. 1. Definitions The following terms, so…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 316: CLEAN FUEL VEHICLE PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures and standards applicable to borrowers participating in the Authority's statewide program for making loans to finance the acquisition or lease of clean fuel vehi…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 317: NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT LOAN PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures, standards and fees applicable to Borrowers applying for loans from the Authority's Program of direct loans for the finance of the purchase of equipment a…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES MAINE REVENUE SERVICES Chapter 318: INSTRUMENTALITIES OF INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE SUMMARY: Explains the application of the exemption from Maine sales or use tax provided in 36 M.R.S. § 1760(41-A) for a vehicle, railroad…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 318: WELLS AND PLYMOUTH WASTE OIL CLEAN-UP PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures and standards applicable to grant recipients, loan recipients and financial institutions participating in the Authority's statewide program f…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter319: MAINE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VENTURE CAPITAL REVOLVING INVESTMENT PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures and standards applicable to the Maine Venture Capital Revolving Investment Program, pursuant to which the authority …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 320: MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCY BENEFITS Table of Contents Section 1. Authority Section 2. Purpose Section 3. Scope Section 4. Definitions Section 5. Policies Subject …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 385 MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD Chapter 320: LICENSING - DEFINITIONS SUMMARY: This chapter defines terms relating to the licensing of manufacturers, dealers, developer dealers, mechanics and installers of manufactured housing.…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 320: BETR REIMBURSEMENT LOAN PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures, standards and fees applicable to borrowers applying for loans from the Authority's program of direct loans for businesses facing a substantial hardship fr…

STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 17 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333 BOARD ORDER IN THE MATTER OF MUNICIPALITY OF FREEDOM ) MANDATORY SHORELAND ZONING ACT WALDO COUNTY, MAINE ) STATE-IMPOSED ) EMERGENCY RULE SHORELAND ZONING ORDINANCE Chapter 321.1: S…