Maine Administrative Code

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 125 MAINE REVENUE SERVICES SALES, FUEL AND SPECIAL TAX DIVISION Chapter 321: MEALS PROVIDED IN THE WILD SUMMARY: Explains the application of the Sales and Use Tax Law to the provision of meals in the wild by persons licensed …

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 321: WASTE MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL SITE REMEDIATION PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes certain procedures and standards applicable to payment of response costs incurred by eligible responsible parties at waste motor oil disposal sites in P…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 322: MAINE FOOD PROCESSING GRANT PROGRAM SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS 1. "Act" means the Finance Authority of Maine Act. 2. "Agricultural enterprise" means the growing or raising of plants or animals, harvesting plants or growing or obtaining p…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 323: MAINE GENERAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I. INTRODUCTION SECTION II. DEFINITIONS SECTION III. RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION IV. ELIGIBILITY SECTION V. MAXIMUMS, CATEGORIES AND LEVELS OF ASSISTANCE SECTION VI.…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 125 MAINE REVENUE SERVICES Chapter 323: COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURAL PRODUCTION, COMMERCIAL FISHING, COMMERCIAL WOOD HARVESTING, AND COMMERCIAL MINING SUMMARY: Explains 36 M.R.S. § 2013 as it pe…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 325: 1987 FLOOD RECOVERY POLICY I. PURPOSE This program was approved by the 113th Session of the Maine Legislature. Funds were provided to assist applicants with needs arising as a result of the April 1987 flood. These needs include rep…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 125 MAINE REVENUE SERVICES Chapter 325: SALES TO TRIBES, TRIBAL MEMBERS, AND TRIBAL ENTITIES SUMMARY: Provides definitions of terms, and explanations and examples of taxable and non-taxable transactions related to sales to th…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 325: MAINE NEW MARKETS CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures, standards and fees applicable to applicants under the Authority’s Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program (the “Program”). Under the Pro…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 125 MAINE REVENUE SERVICES Chapter 326: LEASES AND RENTALS OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY SUMMARY: Sets forth requirements for leases and rentals of tangible personal property relating to Maine Sales and Use Tax Law. This Rule…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 326: COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE LOAN PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures and standards applicable to borrowers participating in the Finance Authority of Maine’s statewide program for making loans to finance the renovation, re…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 330: MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS BENEFITS - REVISED Table of Contents Section 1. Authority Section 2. Purpose Section 3. Scope Section 4. Definitions Section 5. Minimum Benefits Sectio…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE Chapter 330: HIGHER OPPORTUNITY FOR PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT (HOPE) PROGRAM RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS 1 SECTION 2: program introduction 5 SECTION 3: eligibility 6 Non-Financial Eligibi…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 385 MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD Chapter 331: FEES Summary: This chapter references the establishment of license and other fees relating to manufactured housing by the Office of Licensing and Registration. 1. Fees All fees, cos…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE Chapter 331 MAINE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE MANUAL (TANF – TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES) [Effective 11/30/2025 – filing 2025-231] Introduction and General Definitions Overview of Programs 1 General D…

Appendix A Medicare and the Buy-In Process Medicare (Title 18 of the Social Security Act) is a health program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Coverage is available to nearly everyone over age 65 and those who have been receiving Social Securi…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE Chapter 333: LOW COST DRUGS FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED (DEL) The Maine Drugs for the Elderly Benefit, also referred to as the Maine Low Cost Drugs for the Elderly or Disabled (DEL) Program, is authori…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE Chapter 334: MAINE Rx PLUS This is a state program enacted in 22 M.R.S.A. §2681. The responsibility for implementing this legislation is with the Department of Health and Human Services (hereinafter "De…

06-096 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Chapter 335. Significant Wildlife Habitat SUMMARY: These rules outline requirements associated with a Natural Resources Protection Act permit for an activity impacting significant wildlife habitat. 1. Applicability. This chapter appli…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE Chapter 335: HEALTH INSURANCE PURCHASE OPTION Health Insurance Purchase Option (HIPO) established through P.L. 1997, Chapter 777 and 22 M.R.S.A. §3173 and §3174, and 22 M.R.S.A. §3174-T(2)(E), provides …

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE Chapter 336: TRANSFER OF ASSET PENALTY FOR STATE-FUNDED ASSISTANCE IN RESIDENTIAL CARE As directed in P.L. 2011, Ch. 380, Part MM, the Department of Health and Human Services will impose a penalty (wait…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 340: MORTALITY TABLES FOR USE IN DETERMINING MINIMUM RESERVES AND NONFORFEITURE BENEFITS Article I. Authority 1 Article II. Scope 1 Article III. Procedure for Use of Same Minimum Nonforfeiture …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 039 REAL ESTATE COMMISSION Chapter 340: COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS SUMMARY: This rule establishes guidelines and procedures for filing complaints, conducting investigations and disposition of matters following investigatio…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 385 MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD Chapter 340: LICENSING - LICENSES SUMMARY: This chapter sets forth requirements for licensure as a mechanic, installer, dealer, developer dealer or manufacturer of manufactured housing. 1. Gener…

90-590 MAINE HEALTH DATA ORGANIZATION Chapter 340: UNIFORM REPORTING SYSTEM FOR REPORTING 340B DRUG PROGRAM DATA SETS SUMMARY: This Chapter contains the provisions for filing 340B Drug Program data sets from participating Maine hospitals. The provisions include: Identification of…

Chapter 342: SIGNIFICANT GROUNDWATER WELLS SUMMARY: This chapter describes the fee structure for funding contracts with third party environmental professionals who provide supplemental technical review and assessment of monitoring information related to significant groundwater we…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 030 BUREAU OF CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION Chapter 350 Credit Services Organizations SUMMARY: Public Law 1989, Chapter 70, "An Act Relating to Credit Services Organizations," was enacted April 28, 1989, and took effect Septembe…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 350 RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE GOVERNING ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS 1. Definitions A. Superintendent. "Superintendent" means the Superintendent of the Bureau of Insurance. B. Bureau. "Bureau…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 039 REAL ESTATE COMMISSION Chapter 350: ADJUDICATORY HEARINGS SUMMARY: This rule establishes policies, guidelines and procedures relating to adjudicatory proceedings which come before the Commission. SECTION 1. Hearings in Ge…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 385 MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD Chapter 350: LICENSING – SCOPE OF PRACTICE, OBLIGATIONS OF LICENSEES, PROHIBITED PRACTICES SUMMARY: This chapter describes the scope of practice applicable to the different licenses, obligations…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 351 MAINE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT MANUAL State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services MAINE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - PRELIMINARY STATEMENT 9 1. AUTHORITY AND INTENTION TO ESTA…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 355: RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE GOVERNING ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS HELD UNDER THE MAINE PROPERTY AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CANCELLATION CONTROL ACTS Section 1. Authority and Purpose The Sup…

CHAPTER 355: COASTAL SAND DUNE RULES SUMMARY: This chapter applies to an activity that is located in a coastal sand dune system and requires an individual permit pursuant to the Natural Resources Protection Act. Introduction. Coastal sand dune systems are fragile, dynamic resourc…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 360: REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO PREFERRED PROVIDER ARRANGEMENTS Section 1. Authority This rule is promulgated by the Superintendent pursuant to 24-A M.R.S.A. §212 and 24‑A M.R.S.A. Chapter 32 a…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 039 REAL ESTATE COMMISSION Chapter 360: APPROVAL OF QUALIFYING EDUCATION COURSES Summary: This chapter establishes minimum requirements for pre-licensure courses. SECTION 1. Definitions Qualifying Education Course “Qualifying…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 365: STANDARDS FOR INDEPENDENT DISPUTE RESOLUTION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE BILLS TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1. Authority and Purpose Section 2. Applicability and Scope Section 3. Definitions…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 370 GROUP LEGAL SERVICES INSURANCE 1. Purpose The purpose of this rule is to establish standards for issuance of certificates of authority, approval of policy forms and adequacy of reserves und…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 039 REAL ESTATE COMMISSION Chapter 370: CONTINUING EDUCATION SUMMARY: This rule sets forth guidelines for review and approval of continuing education courses and sets forth limitations on clock hours which will be accepted fo…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 385 MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD Chapter 370: LICENSING - COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS SUMMARY: This chapter sets forth a licensee's right to appeal certain board actions. This chapter also describes the complaint, investigati…

Chapter 371: DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT LAW AND REGULATIONS SUMMARY: This chapter defines and clarifies the terms used in the Site Location of Development Law (38 M.R.S.A. Sections 481 et. seq. and in the regulations interpreting the Site Locati…

Chapter 372: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES UNDER THE SITE LOCATION LAW SUMMARY: These regulations describe the general policies and procedures under the Site Location Law, including scope of review; nature of terms and conditions; Board jurisdiction; completeness of application; requir…

Chapter 373: FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL CAPACITY STANDARDS OF THE SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT ACT SUMMARY: This chapter includes rules adopted pursuant to the “financial capacity” and “technical ability” standard of the Site Location of Development Act, 38 M.R.S. §484(1). The rules…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 375: GROUP PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE Table of Contents Section 1. Authority and Purpose Section 2. Definitions Section 3. Designated Types of Insurance Section 4. Terms of Coverage Sectio…

Chapter 375: NO ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT STANDARDS OF THE SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT ACT SUMMARY: These regulations describe the scope of review of the Department in determining a developer's compliance with the "no adverse effect on the natural environment" standard of the…

Chapter 376: SOIL TYPES STANDARD OF THE SITE LOCATION LAW SUMMARY: These regulations describe the scope of review of the Board in determining a developer's compliance with the " soil types" standard of the Site Location Law (38 M.R.S.A. §484(4)); the information which shall be su…

Chapter 377: REVIEW OF ROADS UNDER THE SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT LAW SUMMARY: These regulations describe the Board's jurisdiction in reviewing roads under the Site Location of Development Law (38 M.R.S.A. §§ 481 et seq.); define and clarify terms used in the Site Location of D…

CHAPTER 378: VARIANCE CRITERIA FOR THE EXCAVATION OF ROCK, BORROW, TOPSOIL, CLAY OR SILT AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE STORAGE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Summary: This chapter describes the standards and submissions required for evaluating variance applications under 38 MRSA §490-…

Chapter 379: COMPENSATION FOR IMPACTS TO HIGH-VALUE AGRICULTURAL LAND FROM SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY: This rule implements 38 M.R.S.§ 484-C, Solar energy compensation fee for impact to high-value agricultural land, of the Site Location of Development Law. This rule regulat…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 380: PROVIDER PROFILING DISCLOSURES Table of Contents Section 1. Authority Section 2. Purpose Section 3. Scope Section 4. Definitions Section 5. Disclosure of Provider Profiling Data Section 6.…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 385 MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD Chapter 380: LICENSING - ADOPTION OF CODES AND STANDARDS SUMMARY: These rules are drafted under the authority pursuant to 10 M.R.S. §9041 and implement 10 M.R.S. §§ 9021-9022 of the Maine Manufa…

Chapter 380: LONG-TERM CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDER THE SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT ACT SUMMARY: These rules describe requirements associated with a long-term construction project, as provided for by 38 M.R.S. §485-A(1-C). 1. Applicability. This chapter describes requirements for…