Maine Administrative Code

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 389 BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES Chapter 11: HOLIDAYS, LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND RELATED COMPENSATION PRACTICES SUMMARY: This chapter designates holidays and related compensation procedure and presents regulations governing leaves o…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 554 BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES Chapter 11: RULES GOVERNING QUALIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS FOR SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES THAT DO NOT EXCEED $25,000 Table of Contents Section Page Part I. General 1 Purpose and Scope…

65 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSON 625 EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU Chapter 11: PBX/MULTILINE TELEPHONE SYSTEM (MLTS) REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY: The Rule establishes the requirements to allow timely emergency response in facilities with multiline telephone systems. Section 1. A…

90-351 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 11: MEDIATION This chapter sets forth the procedure of the parties in preparation for and attendance at mediation and protects the confidentiality of information discussed at mediation. § 1. Assignment of Cases - Except as provided in 39…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 288 MAINE STATE BOARD FOR LICENSURE OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS Chapter 12: LICENSURE OF ARCHITECTS Summary: This chapter sets forth the educational qualifications, experience and examination re…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 313 MAINE BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE Chapter 12: PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS Summary: This chapter sets forth the practice requirements as noted for individuals licensed under the Maine Dental Practice Act. Failure to adhere to the p…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE Chapter 12: JOINT RULE REGARDING OFFICE BASED TREATMENT OF OPIOID USE DISORDER Summary: Chapter 12 is a joint rule of the Board …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE Chapter 12: JOINT RULE REGARDING OFFICE BASED TREATMENT OF OPIOID USE DISORDER Summary: Chapter 12 is a joint rule of the Board …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE Chapter 12: JOINT RULE REGARDING OFFICE BASED TREATMENT OF OPIOID USE DISORDER Summary: Chapter 12 is a joint rule of the Board …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 416 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE Chapter 12: LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT Summary: This chapter describes the pathway for Maine licensure for applicants with an active license in a U.S. jurisdiction that maintains licensing req…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 658 MAINE FUEL BOARD CHAPTER 12 PERMITS FOR ABOVEGROUND AND UNDERGROUND PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS STORAGE FACILITIES AND ROOFTOP INSTALLATIONS Summary: This Chapter sets forth requirements for permitting aboveground and undergr…

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Chapter 12: ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE REGULATIONS 12.01 Displaying All-Terrain Vehicle Plates and Renewal Stickers All-terrain vehicle registration plates shall be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle so that it is clearly vi…

10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES MAINE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL 146 OFFICE OF DATA, RESEARCH AND VITAL STATISTICS Chapter 12: ADULT ADOPTEES ACCESS TO ORIGINAL BIRTH RECORD SUMMARY: These rules establish the process for obtaining access to an original sealed birth rec…

10 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 148 BUREAU OF SOCIAL SERVICES Chapter 12: RULES FOR PERMANENCY GUARDIANSHIP SUMMARY: This chapter establishes the eligibility requirements and amount and duration of permanency guardianship assistance available to eligible families in the Permanenc…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 152 BUREAU OF REHABILITATION SERVICES Chapter 12: RULES FOR THE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FUND PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SECTION 1: PURPOSE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM Under Maine Statutes Title 26 M.R.S.A., §1419, the Division for the …

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 170 BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS Chapter 12: RULES RELATING TO EQUAL PAY I. Definitions. As used in this chapter and in interpreting 26 MRSA §628, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings: A. "Aggrieved par…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 12: UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR FORMER FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES (UCFE) 1. Description. The Unemployment Compensation for Former Federal Civilian Employees (UCFE) program is one under which former civilian …

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 180 MAINE LABOR RELATIONS BOARD Chapter 12: PROHIBITED PRACTICE COMPLAINTS; INTERPRETIVE RULINGS SUMMARY: This chapter contains rules on filing prohibited practice complaints, responding to a complaint, the prehearing conference, the adjudicatory hearing an…

SUMMARY: This chapter sets forth the policy of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (Department) regarding the Reportable Events System including, (1) reporting requirements when a Reportable Event has occurred involving an Individual Receiving Services (any adult wi…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD (MAINE EMS) CHAPTER 12: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES LICENSING BOARD PURPOSE: The purpose of this chapter is to outline the operation of the Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board (hereafter “Licensing Board”),…

16-222 BUREAU OF STATE POLICE Chapter 12 RULES FOR AFTER-MARKET WINDOW TINTING SUMMARY: These rules regulate the installation and establish a form fee for the installers of after-market window tinting in motor vehicles. 1. A copy of the Certificate of (Compliance issued to a cust…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 12: FINGERPRINTING PROCEDURE §1. The license applicant or licensee will contact the Department to make arrangements for fingerprint processing. §2. Fees are required to be paid for state and federal processing of f…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 389 BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES Chapter 12 DISCIPLINARY ACTION, DEMOTION, RESIGNATION AND LAYOFF SUMMARY: This chapter presents the basis and procedure for demotions, suspensions and dismissals in the State Service; procedure f…

90-351 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 12: FORMAL HEARINGS § 1. Filings 1. Petitions and other notifications of disputes shall be filed with the Board’s Central Office in Augusta, Maine. 2. Except as specifically provided in the Maine Workers’ Compensation Act of 1992 or in t…

99 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES - NOT PART OF STATE GOVERNMENT 346 MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAPTER 12 Residential Property Municipal Securities Approval Rule Summary: This rule sets forth standards pursuant to which the Authority may issue certificates of approval under the Municip…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 041 OFFICE OF LICENSING AND REGISTRATION Chapter 13: UNIFORM RULE FOR THE SUBSTANTIATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Summary: This chapter establishes the substantiation of continuing education requirements for profe…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 288 MAINE STATE BOARD FOR LICENSURE OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS Chapter 13: LICENSURE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Summary: This chapter sets forth the educational qualifications, experience and exam…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 313 BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE Chapter 13: CONTINUING EDUCATION Summary: This chapter sets forth the nature and amount of continuing education credit hours required for renewal of licenses issued by the Board. This chapter also…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING Chapter 13: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION SUMMARY: Chapter 13 implements fingerprint-based background checks for all applicants for initial licensure or licensure by endorsement, including app…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 416 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE Chapter 13: LICENSURE Summary: This chapter contains the requirements for initial issuance and renewal of the social worker licenses issued by the board, including licensure without examin…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 658 MAINE FUEL BOARD CHAPTER 13 INSTALLATION OF PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS BURNING EQUIPMENT Summary: This Chapter sets forth requirements for the installation of propane and natural gas burning equipment and describes the neces…

05-071 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Chapter 13: QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHERS, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS AND ADMINISTRATORS Summary: This chapter establishes qualifying examination requirements for teachers, educational specialists, and administrators seeking initial certificati…

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE Chapter 13: WATERCRAFT RULES 13.01 Table of Contents 13.02 Definitions 13.03 Contents of Applications and Certificates 13.04 Reporting Requirements for Watercraft Related Accidents or Casualties 13.05 Safety Equipment on Motorboats…

10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES MAINE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL 146 OFFICE OF DATA, RESEARCH AND VITAL STATISTICS Chapter 13: STATE SHARE OF VITAL RECORDS FEE SUMMARY: These rules establish the process for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to charge …

10 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 148 BUREAU OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Chapter 13: RULES FOR THE ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY This chapter establishes the eligibility requirements and amount and duration of adoption assistance available to adoptive families in the adoptio…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 170 BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS Chapter 13: RULES GOVERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND USE OF FAIR MINIMUM WAGE RATES ON STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Summary: The purpose of this Chapter is to establish definitions and procedures to ensure the consistent and fair a…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 13: UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR EX-SERVICE MEMBERS (UCX) 1. Description. The Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX) program is one under which former military employees of the federal governm…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 180 MAINE LABOR RELATIONS BOARD Chapter 13: RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT NEGOTIATION DISPUTES SUMMARY: This chapter contains rules on requesting mediation, fact-finding, and arbitration and rules governing certain aspects of those proceedings. MEDIATION § 1. Who …

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (MAINE EMS) CHAPTER 13: WAIVER OF RULES Upon the request of an individual, organization or on the Board's own initiative, the Board may waive any of these Rules by a two-thirds majority vote of those present …

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 227 MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minimum Standards for Mandatory Policy on Response to Domestic Abuse SUMMARY: This chapter establishes the minimum standards for a mandatory law enforcement agency written policy on Response to Do…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 13: EXCLUSION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- § 1. Definitions “Internet Wagering” means the process of placing wag…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 389 BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES CHAPTER 13 Complaints, Grievances and Investigations SUMMARY: This chapter presents the various mechanisms through which complaints and/or grievances of State employees may be discovered, filed a…

90-351 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 13: RULES OF APPELLATE DIVISION § 1. Scope of Rules This chapter governs the procedure of the Maine Workers’ Compensation Board Appellate Division (“the division”). It is promulgated pursuant to 39-A M.R.S.A. §321-A (3) and must be const…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 288 MAINE STATE BOARD FOR LICENSURE OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS Chapter 14: LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED INTERIOR DESIGNERS Summary: This chapter sets forth the educational qualifications, experience …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 313 MAINE STATE BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE Chapter 14: RULES FOR USE OF SEDATION AND GENERAL ANESTHESIA Summary: This rule prescribes the circumstances under which dentists may administer minimal sedation, moderate sedation, de…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING Chapter 14 ETHICAL STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR NURSES SUMMARY: This rule establishes the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements as the ethical standard of practice for…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE Chapter 14: CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION SUMMARY: Title 32 M.R.S.A. § 2581 requires that every two years the osteopathic physician obtain 100 hours of continuing medical education, at least …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 416 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE Chapter 14: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Summary: This chapter sets forth the nature and amount of continuing professional education contact hours required for renewal of licenses issue…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 658 MAINE FUEL BOARD Chapter 14 PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS CONTAINERS, DISPENSERS, AND PIPING Summary: This Chapter describes the necessary safety controls, devices and standards for the reduction of fire hazards associated with…

05 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 071 COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION Chapter 14: EDUCATION OF HOMELESS STUDENTS Summary: This chapter defines a homeless student, outlines procedures for identifying and enrolling homeless students and for resolving disputes over their identification and educa…