Maine Administrative Code

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING Chapter 7: REGULATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF PRELICENSURE NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 1 1. PURPOSE 1 2. DEFINITIONS 1 3. APPROVAL OF NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2 A. Purp…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 384 BOARD OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS Chapter 7: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS, ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING AIDES AND CERTIFIED CLINICAL SUPERVISORS Summary: This chapter describes the c…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 392 MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY Chapter 7: LICENSURE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS Summary: This chapter sets forth the qualifications, permissible duties and supervision responsibilities of the pharmacist in charge or p…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL & FINANCIAL REGULATION 393 BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY Chapter 7: FEES Summary: This chapter sets forth the fees to be charged for all applications and licenses issued by the board under 32 MRSA chapter 45 - A. 1. Applications All applicat…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 477 BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE Chapter 7: CODE OF ETHICS SUMMARY: This chapter adopts a code of ethics for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and temporary licenses. 1. Adoption; Compliance T…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 502 BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Chapter 7: GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE Summary: This chapter references the statutory grounds for discipline against licensees and includes examples of prohibited conduct that may r…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 658 MAINE FUEL BOARD CHAPTER 7 MODIFICATION OF STANDARDS Summary: This Chapter allows the Board to authorize modifications to installations under unusual circumstances and provides the Board with the discretion to alter insta…

05-071 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS TEAM Chapter 7: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FUNDING MODEL Summary: This chapter sets forth requirements regarding the implementation of the Essential Programs and Services funding model establ…

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Chapter 7: RULES FOR IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, PROPAGATION, REHABILITATION, AND EXHIBITION OF WILDLIFE 7.01 Scope of Rules The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is established to preserve, protect and enhance the inland …

STATE OF MAINE VITAL RECORDS FEES 10-146 CODE OF MAINE RULES Chapter 7 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, 2025 SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS PURPOSE.…

10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 148 BUREAU OF SOCIAL SERVICES Chapter 7: RULES FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS SUMMARY: These rules provide for and describe the procedures for completion of background checks for prospective a…

12-152 Department of Labor Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Chapter 7 Independent Living Services Program RULES Effective February 6, 2008 BUREAU OF REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES PR…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 170 BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS Chapter 7: RULES RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS A. Authorizing Statute - means 26 M.R.S.A. c.7, sub-c. III-A. B. Department - means the Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards. (Note: An…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 7: ADVISORY RULINGS SUMMARY: This chapter provides the procedure for issuance of Advisory Rulings as required by the Administrative Procedure Act. 1. Procedure for issuance of advisory rulings. A. Advisory rul…

12-179 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Chapter 7: MINIMUM DRIVER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE APPARATUS Summary: This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements for career and volunteer fire fighters who dr…

14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 193 BUREAU OF MENTAL HEALTH CHAPTER 7 RULES GOVERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION PERTAINING TO MENTALLY DISABLED CLIENTS LEGAL AUTHORITY AND SCOPE: These rules are promulgated under the authority of 34-B M.R.S.A. 1207, sub-5 and apply…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (MAINE EMS) CHAPTER 7: STATE LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS §1. An examination required for EMS licensure in Maine must consist of a Board approved written (cognitive) test for the level of license sought and a Board…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 227 MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chapter 7: CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS Summary: Chapter 7 of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board of Trustees' rules sets forth the certificates awarded by the Board and the conditions attached th…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 7: COLLECTION OF PAYMENTS §1. All fees, fines, charges, taxes, and penalties required by 8 M.R.S.A. Chapter 31 and rules adopted pursuant to Chapter 31, shall be submitted to the Board or as directed by the Board a…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 389 BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES Chapter 7 ELIGIBLE REGISTERS SUMMARY: This chapter identifies the types of registers and the manner in which they are maintained and used. It presents a mechanism for adding and removing names, a…

19 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 498 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 7: 1992 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SMALL CITIES PROGRAM 1992 FINAL STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Program Overview 1 A. CDBG Objectives 1 B. Grant Structure 1 C. State Administr…

90-351 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 7: UTILIZATION REVIEW, TREATMENT GUIDELINES, PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT This rule establishes the appropriate use of Treatment Guidelines for determining the extent and duration of treatment provided to injured workers. It outlines the process…

94-348 MAINE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Chapter 7: PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS REGULATIONS OF THE MAINE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 7.00 Purpose, Effect, and Construction 1. Purpose Pursuant to 5 M.R.S. §4566(7), the Maine Human Rights Commission (“Commission”) has adopted the following regul…

94-649 MAINE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES Chapter 7-C: PAYMENT FOR ATTENDING AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCIDENTAL TO ATTENDING TRAININGS Summary: This Chapter establishes eligibility for payment to private court and/or Commission-Assigned Counsel for attending and re…

99 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES - NOT PART OF STATE GOVERNMENT 346 MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAPTER 7 INDIAN HOUSING MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM RULE SUMMARY: This rule sets forth standards governing the administration of the Indian Housing Mortgage Insurance Program. The purpose of …

01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY 670 BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS Chapter 8: RULES FOR SNOWMOBILE CLUB TRAIL MAINTENANCE GRANT‑IN‑AID PROGRAM SUMMARY: This rule establishes the Bureau of Parks and Lands (Bureau) procedure for making grants‑in‑aid to snowmobile…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 280 BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY Chapter 8: RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT SUMMARY: This chapter adopts a code of professional conduct. The Board adopts the following Code of Professional Conduct. Interpretations and rulings of this o…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 297 BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC LICENSURE Chapter 8: CODE OF ETHICS Summary: This chapter defines the code of ethics in the practice of chiropractic services in the State of Maine. 1. The following code of ethics is adopted by the …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 313 MAINE BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE Chapter 8: QUALIFICATIONS FOR INITIAL AND RENEWAL REGISTRATIONS Summary: This chapter sets forth the requirements for initial and renewal registrations in the following categories: moderate …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 380 BOARD OF NURSING Chapter 8: REGULATIONS RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING SUMMARY: This chapter identifies the role of a registered professional nurse in advanced practice registered nursing; implements the…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 384 BOARD OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS Chapter 8: ENFORCEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Summary: This chapter sets forth the right of an applicant or an alcohol and drug counselor, alcohol and drug counseling aide, or cer…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 502 BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Chapter 8: CODE OF ETHICS Summary: This chapter sets forth a code of ethics applicable to licensed acupuncturists and naturopathic doctors. 1 Generally Licensed acupuncturists …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 658 MAINE FUEL BOARD CHAPTER 8 INSTALLATION OF OIL BURNING EQUIPMENT Summary: This Chapter sets forth requirements for the installation of oil burning equipment and describes the necessary safety controls, devices and standar…

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Chapter 8: ENDANGERED SPECIES 8.01 Agency Jurisdiction A. The Commissioner has the authority to recommend to the Legislature the designation of any species of fish or wildlife found in the State (12 M.R.S.A. §12803) as Endangered…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 170 BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS Chapter 8: RULES REGARDING WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYERS WITH WORKERS' COMPENSATION MODIFICATION RATES OF TWO OR MORE SUMMARY: This chapter establishes standards for occupational health and safety programs …

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 8: PAYMENTS FOR DEPENDENTS Summary: This chapter establishes procedures for payment of dependency allowances. 1. Supplemental Weekly Benefit for Dependents. A. Meaning of terms. For the purposes of subsection …

12-179 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Chapter 8: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR WHISTLEBLOWER/DISCRIMINATION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR Summary: The purpose of this Chapter is to incorporate by reference where applica…

14-191 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 8: STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES PROVIDING ADULT DAY PROGRAMS A joint rule also filed under the Department of Labor, Office of Rehabilitation Services, 12-152, Chapter 20. Standards For Facilities Providing Adult Day Programs 1. A…

14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 197 OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES Chapter 8: Grievance PROCESS for Persons with AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITy, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, OR ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURy EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/18/2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.01 PURPOSE AND SCOPE …

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (MAINE EMS) CHAPTER 8: TRAINING COURSES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS USED FOR LICENSURE Training Courses Training courses must be conducted in accordance with the Board-approved Training Center Standards…

16-222 Department of Public Safety -Bureau of State Police Chapter 8 Rules and Regulations Relating to "Crane" or "Claw" Machines Summary: These proposed rules describe the requirements that must be met in order for a "crane" or "claw" machine to qualify as a game of skill as def…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 8: SLOT MACHINES AND TABLE GAMES: LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION §1. All slot machines and table games located at a Slot Machine Operator's premises or Casino Operator's premises shall be placed as follows: 1. Slo…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 389 BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES Chapter 8: CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT SUMMARY: This chapter presents rules which govern appointments made to position vacancies in the competitive and non-competitive divisions of the classifi…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 554 BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES Chapter 8: ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS Summary: This chapter explains procedures the Bureau will follow in undertaking contracts using other than the traditional design-bid-build method…

19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 498 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 8: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1993 FINAL STATEMENT/RULE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Program Overview 1 A. CDBG Objectives 1 B. Method of Distribution Structure 1 1. Communit…

26 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 550 VICTIMS' COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 8: RULES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS SUMMARY: This chapter defines the elements of the forensic examination for alleged victims of gross sexual assault and the process for licensed hospitals an…

90-351 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 8: PROCEDURES FOR PAYMENT Summary: This rule clarifies the procedures for payment of compensation required by the Act. § 1. The initial Statement of Compensation Paid, Interim Report (WCB-11) shall be filed with the Board within 195 days…