Maine Administrative Code

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE Chapter 14: Commercial Whitewater Rafting 14.01 Scope of Rules These rules shall be applicable only to commercial whitewater rafting, dory or bateau trips as described in 12 MRSA, Chapter 929, Subpart 5. Nothing in these rules shal…

STATE OF MAINE LATE-FILED APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE RULE 10-146 CODE OF MAINE RULES CHAPTER 14 Department of Health and Human Services Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0011 Effective Date: December 20, 2017 …

10-148 STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 14 RULES FOR LEVELS OF CARE FOR FOSTER HOMES Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child and Family Services State House Station 11 Augusta, Maine 04333-0011 Telephone: (207) 624-7900 TTY Telephone:…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 14: EDUCATION INSTITUTION EMPLOYEES INTRODUCTION This Rule provides guidance on whether an individual has a contract or reasonable assurance during an established and customary vacation period or holiday reces…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 222 BUREAU OF STATE POLICE STATE BUREAU OF IDENTIFICATION Chapter 14: RULES RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION ACT OF 1999 (34-A MRSA c.15) 14.01 DEFINITIONS A. Bureau. “Bureau” means the Maine State Bureau of Identification.…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 14: ADVERTISING §1. The Board finds that the State has a compelling interest in deterring excessive use of alcohol and tobacco products, especially by minors. The Board finds that the State has a compelling interes…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 389 BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES Chapter 14 EMPLOYEE WORK RECORDS AND PAYROLL CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE SUMMARY: This chapter deals with employment history records maintained by the appointing authority and the Bureau of Human Res…

19 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 498 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 14: ADMINISTRATION OF 1995 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SMALL CITIES PROGRAM 1995 Maine Community Development Block Grant Program Final Statement, September 1994 Department of Eco…

90-351 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 14: REVIEW BY FULL BOARD SUMMARY: The rules of this chapter shall govern the procedures for obtaining a review of an Administrative Law Judge’s decision by the Board pursuant to 39-A M.R.S.A. §320. § 1. Request for Board Review An Admini…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 313 BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE Chapter 15: PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEDENTISTRY SERVICES Summary: This chapter sets forth the practice requirements for individuals licensed under the Maine Dental Practice Act who are authori…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 416 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE Chapter 15: SCOPE OF PRACTICE Summary: This chapter contains restrictions on the permissible scope of practice applicable to the different categories of licenses issued by the board, and rel…

03-201 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Chapter 15: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM CERTIFICATION (Revised 10/1/24) Summary: This rule outlines the procedures and standards governing the certification and monitoring of Domestic Violence Intervention Programs pursuant to 19-A M.R.…

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE Chapter 15: INTERSTATE WILDLIFE VIOLATORS COMPACT 15.00 Scope of Rules These rules have been adopted pursuant to Title 12 MRS §10103(2). The commissioner is authorized to enter into an interstate wildlife violator compact to promot…

STATE OF MAINE DEATH WITH DIGNITY ACT REPORTING RULE 10-146 CODE OF MAINE RULES CHAPTER 15 Department of Health and Human Services Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0011 Effective Date: August 30, 2020 (Major Substantive R…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 150 DIVISION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED Chapter 15: RULES GOVERNING THE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Definitions 2 2. Selection and Placement of Individuals on Roster 3 3. Issuance and Conditions of Licenses 4 Preferen…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 170 BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS Chapter 15: RULES RELATING TO SEVERANCE PAY 1. Definitions As used in this chapter and in interpreting 26 MRSA §625-B, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings: A. "Continuo…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 15: BENEFIT PAYMENTS TO ATHLETES 1. For purposes of subsection 10 of section 1192 of the Employment Security Law, the following terms shall have the following meanings: A. "Athletes" shall mean those persons w…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (MAINE EMS) CHAPTER 15: MAINE EMS REGIONS AND REGIONAL COUNCILS Regions The State of Maine shall be divided into four distinct EMS regions based on geographical county boundaries. Those regions shall be: Regi…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 222 BUREAU OF STATE POLICE STATE BUREAU OF IDENTIFICATION Chapter 15: RULES RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION ACT OF 2013 (34-A MRSA c.17) 15.01 DEFINITIONS A. Bureau. “Bureau” means the Maine State Bureau of Identification.…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 227 MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chapter 15: STANDARDS OF CONDUCT SUMMARY: This chapter establishes standards of conduct for certificate holders or applicants for a certificate, the violation of which will constitute grounds for …

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 15: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS §1. The provisions of Title 28-A M.R.S.A. and the rules adopted pursuant thereto govern the possession, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premis…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 389 BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES Chapter 15: THE MAINE MANAGEMENT SERVICE SUMMARY: This Chapter defines the Maine Management Service (hereinafter referred to as the MMS) and incorporates the MMS into the State of Maine Civil Ser…

19 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 498 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 15: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program 1996 FINAL STATEMENT OCTOBER 1995 Department of Economic and Community Development Office o…

90-351 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 15: PENALTIES This chapter sets forth the delegation of authority to assess penalties under Title 39-A and specifies the procedures for assessing penalties. § 1. Place of Filing Unless otherwise directed, all filings, responses to filing…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 288 MAINE STATE BOARD for LICENSURE OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS Chapter 16: license denials and disciplinary procedure Summary: This chapter sets forth a licensee's right to appeal certain board…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL & FINANCIAL REGULATION 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE Chapter 16: PRESCRIBING AND TREATMENT FOR SELF AND FAMILY MEMBERS SUMMARY: The purpose of these rules is to identify under what circumstances it is appropriate for a physician or physician ass…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 416 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE Chapter 16: CODE OF ETHICS AND GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE Summary: This chapter sets forth the board’s interpretation of certain grounds for discipline contained in 10 M.R.S. §8003(5-A)(A). Boar…

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Chapter 16: HUNTING 16.01 Scope of Rules These rules shall apply to the hunting, taking, possession, transportation and registration of wild animals and wild birds that can be legally hunted in Maine, except for those areas close…

STATE OF MAINE GENDER MARKER ON BIRTH RECORD RULE 10-146 CODE OF MAINE RULES CHAPTER 16 Department of Health and Human Services Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0011 Effective Date: July 14, 2020 10-146: DEPARTMENT OF HEA…

STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHAPTER 16 RULES PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF FAMILY FOSTER HOMES FOR CHILDREN and CHAPTER 15 RULES PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF SPECIALIZED CHILDREN'S FOSTER HOMES 10 - Department of Health and Human Services 148 - Offic…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 170 BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS Chapter 16: RULES GOVERNING DEFINITIONS FOR EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND PROFESSIONAL EXEMPTIONS FROM MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME Summary: The purpose of this Chapter is to define the "executive", "administrative" and "professi…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 16: BENEFIT PAYMENTS TO ALIENS 1. Nondiscrimination A. Any individual who requests a determination of insured status will be required to certify whether or not he or she is a citizen of the United States. The …

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (MAINE EMS) CHAPTER 16: DEATH BENEFITS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONS WHO DIE IN THE LINE OF DUTY. Summary: This chapter outlines the procedures governing the award of death benefits to the child, spo…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 16: WEAPONS The following rules govern possession of weapons in a licensed slot machine or casino facility. "Weapons" include but are not limited to any firearm, taser, stun gun, pepper spray, mace, sling shot, knu…

19-498 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 16: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1997 PROGRAM STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1 A. CDBG OBJECTIVES 1 B. METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION 1 1. Community Development 2 2. Economic Development 2 3. P…

90-351 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 16: CONFIDENTIALITY OF FILES Pursuant to 39-A M.R.S.A. §152(2), these rules establish procedures to safeguard the confidentiality of the records of the former Workers' Compensation Commission and the Workers' Compensation Board pertainin…

2025-2026 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan mainehousing.org | 207-626-4600 CHAPTER 16 LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT RULE Table of Contents SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1 SECTION 2: HOUSING NEEDS AND PRIORITIES 1 SECTION 3: SET-ASIDES AND MAXIMUM CREDIT AMOUNT 1 …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 288 MAINE STATE BOARD for LICENSURE OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS Chapter 17: GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION Summary: This chapter sets forth prohibited practices that may result in disciplinary …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 313 MAINE BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE Chapter 17: REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A BOARD APPROVED DENTAL THERAPY PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the requirements for dental therapy programs to be approved by the Board as a…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE Chapter 17: PHYSICIAN/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT  PATIENT BOUNDARIES  GIFTS SUMMARY: The purpose of this rule is to identify under what circumstances the giving or receiving of gifts by a physici…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 416 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE Chapter 17: RECORD RETENTION REQUIREMENTS Summary: This chapter sets forth client record retention requirements. 1. Generally A licensee who is employed by or affiliated with an agency or …

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Chapter 17: FURBEARERS AND TRAPPING 17.01 Scope of Rules: These rules shall apply to the taking, possession, transportation, registration, hunting and trapping of furbearing animals in Maine, except for those areas closed to trap…

10- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 148 BUREAU OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 17 RULES FOR THE LICENSING OF FAMILY FOSTER HOMES PROVIDING ONLY RESPITE CARE FOR CHILDREN SUMMARY: These rules describe the procedures and standards for licensing of Family Foster Homes Providing Only Respite…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 170 BUREAU OF LABOR Chapter 17: RULES REGARDING PROOF OF OWNERSHIP BY EMPLOYERS EMPLOYING FOREIGN LABORERS TO OPERATE LOGGING EQUIPMENT SUMMARY: The purpose of this Chapter is to provide standards and a reporting methodology for employers engaged in logging…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 17: VOLUNTARY LEAVING 1. Leaves of absence. When making determinations under subsection 1 of section 1193 of the Employment Security Law in cases involving a leave of absence, factors to be considered may incl…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (MAINE EMS) Chapter 17: MINIMUM REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LISTS FOR MAINE EMS SERVICES AND REGIONAL EMS RADIO FREQUENCIES Maine EMS may accept other equipment or supplies that it judges to be equivalent to these lis…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 17: ON PREMISE OFFICE SPACE §1. The Slot Machine or Casino Operator shall provide free of any charge a secure and segregated room at the slot machine or casino facility for the exclusive use of the Board staff or D…

19-498 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 17: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK (CDBG) GRANT PROGRAM 1998 PROGRAM STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1 A. CDBG OBJECTIVES 1 B. METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION 1 1. Community Development 2 2. Economic Development …

90-351 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION Chapter 17: PROCEDURES FOR COORDINATION OF BENEFITS § 1. Expenses Related to Independent Medical Examinations under 39­A M.R.S.A. §312 Expenses incurred by the employee attending an independent medical examination are to be paid for by the …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 288 MAINE STATE BOARD for LICENSURE OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS Chapter 18: documentation Summary: This chapter authorizes reliance on technical submissions in electronic form and requires licen…