Maine Administrative Code

Chapter 500: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SUMMARY: This Chapter describes stormwater standards for activities licensed under the State’s Stormwater Management Law and Site Location of Development Law. It also describes the conditions under which discharges of stormwater to groundwater a…

17 MAINE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER Chapter 500: PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTUAL NEGOTIATIONS FOR PROVIDING CONTINUED RAIL SERVICE ON LINES THAT HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR DISCONTINUANCE. SUMMARY: The following Rules and Regulations govern the procedures…

26-239 DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL - General Chapter 500: RULES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COLLECTION OF TRAFFIC STOP DATA TO ELIMINATE PROFILING SUMMARY: These rules for traffic stop data collection to eliminate profiling in Maine are promulgated pursuant to 5 MRSA c. 337 D sec. 475…

Chapter 501: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION FEES AND MITIGATION CREDIT SUMMARY: This Chapter establishes standards for applicants paying a compensation fee or undertaking mitigation to meet the requirements of the Stormwater Management Law, 38 M.R.S. §420-D(11) and Department…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF MEDICAL SERVICES Chapter 501: MAINE CERTIFICATE OF NEED ACT LIMITATION (Pursuant to 22 MRSA, Sec 342) Section 1. Except as provided in Section 2, the Department of Human Services (the "Department") shall not accept any letter of inten…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER Chapter 501: RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RAILROAD CLEARANCE SUMMARY: The following Rules and Regulations govern clearance on railroads with reference to side and overhead structures, poles or other objects over or beside an…

18 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 125 BUREAU OF TAXATION Chapter 501 REPORTING UNDER GASOLINE TAX ACT SUMMARY: Interprets the tax reporting aspects of the Gasoline Tax Act and the handling of certain product losses. .01 Reporting A. Gasoline tax reports must be filed by…

94-073 MAINE STATE MUSEUM Chapter 501: USE OF MUSEUM FACILITIES SUMMARY: Rules and Regulations for the use and security of materials and facilities of the Maine State Museum. 1. Declaration of Policy The facilities of the Maine State Museum are to be used in furtherance of the Le…

94-178 KIM WALLACE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM FUND BOARD Chapter 501: KIM WALLACE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM RULE Summary: This rule establishes the procedures and standards applicable to the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program, a statewide program for making lo…

SUMMARY: These regulations are drafted for the purpose of establishing guidelines for the treatment of animals used for educational instruction in elementary and secondary schools in Maine. These regulations also contain specific references to animal experimentation prohibited by…

Chapter 502: DIRECT WATERSHEDS OF LAKES MOST AT RISK FROM NEW DEVELOPMENT, AND URBAN IMPAIRED STREAMS SUMMARY: This chapter describes the criteria used to identify the direct watersheds of lakes most at risk from new development and urban impaired streams and lists these waterbod…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Chapter 502: COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM GRANTS POLICY MANUAL AND APPLICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Chapter I Introduction 2 Chapter 2 Purpose of Manual 3 Chapter 3 Manual Structure 4 Chapter 4 Eligibi…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER Chapter 502: RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ILLUMINATION OF SWITCHING LEADS IN RAILROAD YARDS. SUMMARY: The following rules and regulations govern the adequate and reasonable illumination of switch leads in railroad …

94-073 MAINE STATE MUSEUM Chapter 502: REPRODUCTION OF MUSEUM COLLECTIONS SUMMARY: Collections of the Maine State Museum are held in trust for the people of the State of Maine. Reproductions of selected items may be approved by the Museum in accordance with this rule. 1. PURPOSE …

94-178 ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM FUND BOARD Chapter 502: PROCEDURES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM FUND BOARD Summary: This rule establishes procedures of the Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund Board (the "Board"), including the conduct of…

10-144 Department of Health and Human Services Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services Chapter 503 MAINE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCEDURES MANUAL for Health Care Facilities (other than Nursing Care Facilities) EFFECTIVE DATE: April 11, 2012 MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN…

94-178 KIM WALLACE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM FUND BOARD Chapter 503: KIM WALLACE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES SUMMARY: This rule publishes the loan underwriting guidelines, including interest rates, that have been proposed by the Financial Service…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 032 OFFICE OF SECURITIES Chapter 504: BROKER-DEALER AND AGENT LICENSING Summary: This chapter outlines licensing procedures and other requirements for broker-dealers and agents licensed with the State of Maine Office of Secur…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 504: RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE 1985 AMENDMENTS TO THE MAINE MEDICAL COMPACT ACT AND MAINE OSTEOPATHIC STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes definitions, procedures, and criteria necessary for the implementation of amendme…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 505 APPROPRIATENESS REVIEW PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA Summary: These rules govern the implementation of the Department's appropriateness review function mandated under Section 1523(a)(6) of PL 93-6…

94-073 MAINE STATE MUSEUM Chapter 505: COLLECTIONS SUMMARY: To set forth the rules and regulations regarding acceptance, use and disposition of museum collections as a means of preserving the historical, cultural, and environmental heritage of the State of Maine according to the …

94-411 MAINE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 505 REQUEST FOR SUSPENSION OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS SUMMARY: The purpose of this Chapter is to establish the procedure to be followed when a recipient of a retirement benefit from the Maine State Retirement System requests a partial or t…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION JOINT RULE 029 BUREAU OF FINANCIAL 032 OFFICE OF SECURITIES INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 506 CHAPTER 129 (REG. 29) FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND BROKER-DEALERS ENGAGING IN THIRD PARTY BROKERAGE ARRANGEMENTS HISTORICAL SUMMARY: On June 1…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BUREAU OF MEDICAL SERVICES Chapter 506: RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE 1985 AMENDMENTS TO THE MAINE MEDICAL COMPACT ACT (DENTAL CARE) Summary: This rule establishes definitions, a procedure, and criteria fo…

94-073 MAINE STATE MUSEUM Chapter 506: PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND USE OF MUSEUM COLLECTIONS SUMMARY: This rule establishes standards and procedures governing access to and the use of collections of the Maine State Museum. 1. PURPOSE; SCOPE OF RULE The Maine State Museum recognizes an o…

94-411 MAINE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 506: ELIGIBILITY FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS SUMMARY: This chapter sets forth the standards and processes for determining eligibility for disability retirement benefits. SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS Consistent with the person’s traini…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 032 OFFICE OF SECURITIES Chapter 507: LICENSING EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN FOREIGN BROKER-DEALERS Summary: This chapter exempts certain foreign broker-dealers from the licensing requirements of 32 M.R.S.A. §16401 and exempts their…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 508: RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (SLRP). A FEDERAL/STATE HEALTH EDUCATIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT GRANT Summary: This rule establishes definitions, procedures. and criteria necessary for implementation of the State …

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 509: RULES FOR DESIGNATING AREAS , POPULATIONS OR HOSPITALS AS UNDERSERVED BY SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS SUMMARY: This Chapter REPEALS and REPLACES chapters related to designation of areas, populations, or hospitals as underserved by specialt…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 032 OFFICE OF SECURITIES Chapter 510: BROKER-DEALERS, INVESTMENT ADVISERS, AND OTHERS USING THE INTERNET FOR GENERAL DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT SECURITIES PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Summary: This rule clarifies when broker…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Chapter 510: REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM I. INTRODUCTION A. Intent It is the intent of the Maine Department of Human Services to promote the availability of physicians to d…

94-411 MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 510: REDUCTION OF DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS BECAUSE OF LUMP-SUM SETTLEMENTS OF BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR SIMILAR LAW SUMMARY: This chapter sets forth the methodology by which disability retirem…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 032 OFFICE OF SECURITIES Chapter 511: CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF A BROKER-DEALER OR INVESTMENT ADVISER Summary: This chapter requires broker-dealers and investment advisers to file a new licensing application when thei…

94-073 MAINE STATE MUSEUM Chapter 511: CONSERVATION CENTER SUMMARY: To establish rules and regulations for the Conservation Center. 1. Purpose The Maine State Museum Conservation Center performs conservation services on historical and artistic works of significance to the cultura…

94-411 MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 511: STANDARDS FOR ACTIVELY SEEKING WORK SUMMARY: This Chapter sets out the standards and definitions to be applied in determining under 5 M.R.S.A. §§ 17929(2)(B)(1) and 18529(2)(B)(1) whether a disability retirement benefit…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 032 OFFICE OF SECURITIES Chapter 512: PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF MISLEADING SENIOR DESIGNATIONS Summary: This rule establishes a prohibition against the use of senior specific certifications or designations under circumstance…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH Chapter 512: COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RULES I. INTRODUCTION A. Intent The Department of Human Services' Community Scholarship Program is designed to increase availability of primary health care practitioners in desig…

94-411 MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 512: INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS SUMMARY: This Chapter implements and describes procedures for conducting independent medical examinations under 5 M.R.S. §17106-B(2). SECTION 1. REIMBURSEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXA…

94-411 MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 513: DISABILITY RETIREMENT COMPENSATION LIMITATIONS AND BENEFIT OFFSETS _____________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This Chapter provides guidance on compensation limitation…

Chapter 514: REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE USE OF AQUATIC PESTICIDES SUMMARY: This regulation defines the criteria for the use of aquatic pesticides within the State of Maine. 1. Definition. An aquatic pesticide is any substance (including biological agents) applied in, on or over t…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 032 OFFICE OF SECURITIES Chapter 515: INVESTMENT ADVISER LICENSING TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS SECTION 2 ELECTRONIC FILING WITH DESIGNATED ENTITY SECTION 3 INVESTMENT ADVISER LICENSURE SECTION 4 INVESTMENT ADVISER…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 032 OFFICE OF SECURITIES Chapter 516: DEFINITION OF CLIENT FOR PURPOSES OF INVESTMENT ADVISER LICENSING AND NOTICE FILING BY FEDERAL COVERED INVESTMENT ADVISERS Summary: This rule describes how an investment adviser or federa…

Chapter 517: CERTIFICATION OF PERSONS SERVICING AND REPAIRING SANITARY WASTE TREATMENT FACILITIES SUMMARY: These rules establish the procedures by which persons may demonstrate the ability and knowledge necessary to service small (less than 3000 gallons per day) mechanical sanita…

Chapter 519: Interim Effluent Limitations and Controls for the Discharge of Mercury SUMMARY: This rule establishes controls on the discharge of mercury to the surface waters of the State through interim effluent limits and implementation of pollution prevention plans. It sets tes…

Chapter 520: Definitions for the Waste Discharge Permitting Program SUMMARY: This rule establishes definitions for terms which are used in one or more of the rules applicable to the Waste Discharge Permitting Program, Chapters 521 through 529. Those chapters may contain other ter…

Chapter 521: Applications for Waste Discharge Licenses SUMMARY: This rule describes procedures and requirements for applying for a waste discharge license (or a "permit"). This rule is in addition to and supplements the basic procedures in Chapter 2 for all applications filed wit…

94-073 MAINE STATE MUSEUM Chapter 521: PUBLIC SERVICES SUMMARY: It is the function of the Maine State Museum to interpret and present the collections and the knowledge acquired through research to all citizens of this state in a meaningful and educational manner with the primary …