Maine Administrative Code

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 389 BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES Chapter 4 CLASSIFICATION PLAN SUMMARY: This chapter explains the classification plan and mechanism for its maintenance. It defines allocation and re-allocation of positions, and related actions. …

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS Chapter 4: AGENCY LIQUOR STORE RELOCATION: RULES GOVERNING THE PROCESS TO PROVIDE INPUT BY AGENCY LIQUOR STORES IN THE SAME MUNICIPALITY OF A RELOCATION REQUEST SUMMARY…

18-554 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES CHAPTER 4 Standard 62-1981R "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality" Adoption in Public School Design & Construction RULE The design and construction of all new or substantial renovated p…

MARIJUANA MANUFACTURING FACILITIES Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Program Office of Marijuana Policy Department of Administrative and Financial Services AUGUST 1, 2019 Table of Contents General 3 Section 1 – Administration 3 1.1 – Purpose and Scope 3 1.2 – Authority 3 1.3 – Defin…

26-239 DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Chapter 4: RULES GOVERNING DISPOSITION OF FORFEITED FIREARMS (17-A M.R.S.A. § 11.58) I. GENERAL RULE. Any firearm forfeited pursuant to 17-A M.R.S.A. §1158 shall be automatically given to the state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency…

65 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 625 EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION BUREAU Chapter 4: REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISPATCH CENTER AND PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT CONSOLIDATION GRANT PROGRAM SUMMARY: This Chapter establishes the requirements for the dispatch center and public safety an…

CHAPTER 4 INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER § 1. Creation of Independent Medical Examiner System Pursuant to 39-A M.R.S.A. §312 1. To be eligible to participate in the Board appointed independent medical examiner program, health care providers must meet the criteria of this subsection…

Chapter 4: OIL IMPORT FEES SUMMARY: This rule increases oil import fees when the balance of the Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund is $6,000,000 or less. SECTION 1. LEGAL AUTHORITY This rule is authorized under 38 M.R.S. §§ 568-B(2)(D) and 551(4). SECTION …

94-348 MAINE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION A Joint Rule with the 05-071 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Chapter 4: EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY 4.01 GENERALLY A. Purpose Pursuant to Title 5, M.R.S.A., §§ 4551 et seq., as amended by P.L. 1983 c. 578, the Maine Human Rights Commission and the C…

94-649 MAINE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES Chapter 4: CASELOAD STANDARDS FOR ASSIGNED COUNSEL AND CONTRACT COUNSEL Summary: The purpose of this rule is to implement 4 M.R.S. § 1804(2)(C) by prescribing “[s]tandards for assigned counsel and contract counsel caseloads” for …

95-648 EFFICIENCY MAINE TRUST Chapter 4: NATURAL GAS ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS SUMMARY: This Chapter describes how the Efficiency Maine Trust must implement natural gas energy conservation programs. TABLE OF CONTENTS § 1 PURPOSE 3 § 2 DEFINITIONS 3 A-1. Board 3 A. Gas Conserva…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 070 STATE BOARD OF CERTIFICATION FOR GEOLOGISTS AND SOIL SCIENTISTS Chapter 5: FEES Summary: This chapter sets forth the fees to be charged for all licenses issued under 32 M.R.S.A. Chapter 73. 1. APPLICATION FEE (non-refunda…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 280 BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY Chapter 5: CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT LICENSE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY: This chapter sets forth: (a) the application process and experience requirements for obtaining a certified public accountant licens…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 285 BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Chapter 5: STANDARDS FOR VETERINARY PRACTICE FACILITIES AND RECORD KEEPING Summary: This chapter sets forth safety, sanitary and procedural guidelines with which a veterinary clinic must opera…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 297 BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC LICENSURE Chapter 5: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES FOR CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANTS. Summary: This chapter states the requirements for is…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 313 MAINE BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE Chapter 5: QUALIFICATIONS FOR DENTURIST LICENSURE Summary: This chapter sets forth the requirements for initial licensure as a denturist. I. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS; APPLICATION; FEES A. An a…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 322 STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS Chapter 5: APPLICATION AND LICENSURE FEES SUMMARY: This chapter contains provisions relating to fees. SECTION 1: Application and Licensure Fees: The schedule of fees is …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE Chapter 5 392 MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY Chapter 39 Collaborative DRUG THERAPY MANAGEMENT Summary: This is a joint rule of the Board of Licensure in Medicine and the Board of Pharmacy for purpo…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 380 BOARD OF NURSING Chapter 5: REGULATIONS RELATING TO TRAINING PROGRAMS AND DELEGATION BY REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSES OF SELECTED NURSING TASKS TO CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS SUMMARY: This chapter defines delegation; st…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 382 MAINE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY Chapter 5: Code of Ethics ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Summary: This chapter sets forth a code of ethics applicable to licensed optom…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 384 BOARD OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS Chapter 5: REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A LICENSED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (LADC) SUMMARY: This chapter states the eligibility requirements for issuance of a license to practice as…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 393 BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY Chapter 5: ENFORCEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Summary: This chapter outlines the enforcement and disciplinary procedures used by the Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy. Incl…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 477 BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE Chapter 5: ROLE OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT; SUPERVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS AND TEMPORARY LICENSEES SUMMARY: This chapter describes the permissible duties o…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 502 BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Chapter 5: STANDARDS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR ACUPUNCTURISTS, NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS, CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES, AND CERTIFIED MIDWIVES Summary: This chapt…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 658 MAINE FUEL BOARD Chapter 5 USE OF OTHER LICENSE AUTHORITIES Summary: This chapter sets forth the requirements for licensed master and journeyman oil burner and/or solid fuel technicians to gain licensed experience as an a…

AUTHORITY The Commissioner of Corrections adopts this policy pursuant to the authority contained in 5 M.R.S.A. Section 9001 and 34-A M.R.S.A. Section 1403. APPLICABILITY Entire Maine Department of Corrections POLICY The Commissioner of Corrections as required by 5 M.R.S.A. Sectio…

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE Chapter 5: STATE OWNED WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, SHOOTING RANGES AND BOAT LAUNCH FACILITIES 5.01 State Owned Wildlife Management Areas, Shooting Ranges and Boat Launch Facilities A. Hunting and Trapping 1. Unless otherwise provide…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 5: Head Start Program Note: This chapter was formerly under the Executive Department, Division of Community Services. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.1 Purpose 1 1.2 Definitions 1 1.3 Head Start Grants Administration 3 1.4 Review of Applicatio…

10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 146 OFFICE OF DATA, RESEARCH AND VITAL STATISTICS Chapter 5: MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF CAUSE OF DEATH 1. Definitions A. Attending Physician. “Attending physician” means the physician in charge of the decedent’s care during the period prec…

10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 148 OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Chapter 5: PURCHASE OF SERVICE POLICY MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I: INTRODUCTION Subsection A: Introduction Subsection B: Purpose of Manual Subsection C: Structure of Manual SECTION II: CONTR…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 152 BUREAU OF REHABILITATION SERVICES Chapter 5: BRAIN INJURY EXTENDED SUPPORT PROGRAM SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this program is to provide ongoing extended supports to individuals with brain injuries who are VR consumers with the most significant d…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 5: RULES OF PRACTICE GOVERNING ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS SUMMARY: This chapter establishes the procedure to be used for the taking of appeals and the conduct of hearings. 1. Proceedings before the Division of A…

12-179 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Chapter 5: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DIVING Summary: The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and procedures to protect public safety divers …

14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 197 OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES Chapter 5: REGULATIONS GOVERNING BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, MODIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY OR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN MAINE EFFECTIVE DATE: March 16, 2023 T…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (MAINE EMS) CHAPTER 5: PERSONNEL LICENSES Personnel licenses are issued for the following levels of care, in ascending order: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced Emer…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 227 MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chapter 5: TRAINING STANDARDS Summary: Chapter 5 of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board of Trustees' rules set forth the training requirements established by the Board for actively employed l…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 5: INTERNAL CONTROLS §1. The operator must adopt internal controls that meet or exceed the standards outlined in the Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) approved and adopted by the Board. §2. This rule incorp…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 389 BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES Chapter 5 COMPENSATION PLAN SUMMARY: This chapter defines the compensation plan in terms of fixed salary schedules as adopted, published and amended for covered classes of work in Maine State Ser…

RULES FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF CANNABIS TESTING FACILITIES 18-691 C.M.R., Chapter 5 Office of Cannabis Policy Department of Administrative and Financial Services Routine Technical Rules Effective Date: November 12, 2024 (filing 2024-253) This rule is promulgated by the Maine Depa…

65 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 625 EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU Chapter 5: STANDARDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF EMERGENCY FIRE DISPATCH PROTOCOLS SUMMARY: This chapter establishes standards for implementation and administration of emergency fire disp…

90-351 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 5: MEDICAL FEES; REIMBURSEMENT LEVELS; REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The Medical Fee Schedule is available online at http://www.maine.gov/wcb/Departments/omrs/medfeesched.html. This chapter outlines billing procedures and reimbursement levels f…

90-564 Clean-up and Response Fund Review Board Chapter 5: DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL FOR COVERAGE BY THE Maine Ground and Surface WaterS Clean-up and Response Fund AT ABOVE GROUND OIL STORAGE FACILITIES Summary: This chapter lists the do…

94-348 MAINE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Chapter 5: PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS REGULATIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC CONVEYANCES OF THE MAINE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PART I. GENERALLY A. Purpose Pursuant to Title 5 M.R.S.A., §4566(7), the Maine Hum…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 5: CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL PROCESS FOR MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROJECTS Summary: This rule establishes the procedures, standards and fees applicable to the Authority's determination regarding the issuance of a Certificat…

94-649 MAINE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES Chapter 5: CO-COUNSEL REQUIREMENTS. Summary: This Chapter establishes a process for requesting Co-counsel, expectations of Co-counsel, parameters for payment of Co-counsel, and guidelines for the delegation of tasks in assigned c…

95-648 EFFICIENCY MAINE TRUST Chapter 5: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (C-PACE) PROGRAM REGULATIONS SUMMARY: The purpose of this rule is to establish elements of a commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) Program in Maine. The rule enumerates underwriting st…

99-346 MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY Chapter 5: ENERGY COST AND UTILITY ALLOWANCE DETERMINATIONS Summary: This Rule outlines the procedures which the Maine State Housing Authority ("MSHA") will utilize to determine Energy Costs and Utility Allowances, as defined in this Rule, for…

10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 149 OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES f/k/a/ OFFICE OF ELDER SERVICES Chapter 5 POLICY MANUAL Effective January 2, 2001 Note exceptions: Sections 40, 61, 62, 63, 68, 69 amended effective July 1, 2003 Sections 40, 61, 62, 63, 65, 68…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 070 STATE BOARD OF CERTIFICATION FOR GEOLOGISTS AND SOIL SCIENTISTS Chapter 6: COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS AND ADJUDICATORY HEARINGS SUMMARY: This Chapter describes the procedure by which complaints and adjudicatory hearings w…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 280 BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY Chapter 6: FIRM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY: This chapter outlines the requirements for firm licensure in this State. 1. APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE A. All accounting firms, including sole proprietorsh…