Maine Administrative Code

01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY 015 MAINE MILK COMMISSION Chapter 13: RETAIL COST STUDIES SUMMARY: This chapter prescribes procedures for the gathering of information necessary to establish minimum retail margins. I. Definitions Unless the context otherwis…

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 344 BOARD OF LICENSING OF DIETETIC PRACTICE Chapter 13: CODE OF ETHICS SUMMARY: This Chapter adopts a code of ethics for licensed dietitians and dietetic technicians. SECTION 1. Incorporation by Reference; Code of Ethics The …

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 344 BOARD OF LICENSING OF DIETETIC PRACTICE Chapter 14: LICENSE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; REINSTATEMENT ____________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This c…

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…

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…

01-303 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY PULL EVENTS COMMISSION Chapter 15: RULES FOR SUPERINTENDENTS AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS OF PULL EVENTS Summary: These rules describe the procedures for certification of pull events superintendents and assistant pull e…

01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY 670 BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS Chapter 15: GENERAL ATV TRAIL GUIDELINES 1) All trails must be established in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 715, Subchapter IV, Laws pertaining to All Terrain Vehicles. 2) The trail corridor…

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 REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE A joint rule with 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE Chapter 15: JOINT RULE REGARDING STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPY BUSINESSES, MEDICAL SPAS A…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE A joint rule with 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE Chapter 15: JOINT RULE REGARDING STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPY BUSINESSES, MEDICAL SPAS A…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE A joint rule with 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE Chapter 15: JOINT RULE REGARDING STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPY BUSINESSES, MEDICAL SPAS A…

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…