Maine Administrative Code

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 416 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE Chapter 18: TELEHEALTH SUMMARY: This chapter implements the provisions of P.L. 2021, c. 291 (32 M.R.S. §§ 7071 et seq.) by establishing standards of practice and appropriate restrictions f…

05 - 071 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Chapter 18: RULES FOR THE LICENSURE OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION A. Foreword B. Legal Base C. Rules Format D. Interagency and Interdepartmental Coordination 2. DEFINITIONS 3. WAIVERS 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR LI…

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE Chapter 18: STATE GAME FARM 18.01 Scope The term "game farm" shall include the Game Farm and the Dry Mills hatchery and the land which they occupy. *Operating season, hours, and admission fees: to be established by policy decision …

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 170 BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS Chapter 18: RULES GOVERNING EARNED PAID LEAVE Summary: The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions and procedures for implementing earned paid leave for certain employees pursuant to 26 MRS §637. Section I: Applicatio…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 18: DISCHARGE 1. Burden of proof. A discharge is a termination of the employer-employee relationship which is initiated by the employer and which entitles a claimant to unemployment benefits unless he or she i…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (MAINE EMS) CHAPTER 18: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND IMPROVEMENT Definitions Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Quality Assurance Committee means a quality assurance committee approved by the Board or Maine EMS pursua…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 18: RESPONSIBLE GAMING PROGRAMS The Board finds that the State has a compelling interest in ensuring that persons have access to information and resources to address problem and compulsive gambling. § 1 Program Req…

19-498 Chapter 18 State of Maine Community Development Block Grant Program 1999 Program Statement September 1998 Department of Economic and Community Development Office of Community Development 33 Stone Street 59 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0059 19-498 DEPARTMENT OF ECO…

90­351 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 18: EXAMINATIONS BY IMPARTIAL PHYSICIAN(S) PURSUANT TO 39-A M.R.S.A. §611 § 1. Administration The Workers’ Compensation Board delegates authority for administration of 39­A M.R.S.A. §611 to the Deputy Director of Medical/Rehabilitation S…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 288 MAINE STATE BOARD FOR LICENSURE OF ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS Chapter 19: CONTINUING EDUCATION—ARCHITECTS Summary: This chapter sets forth the requirements for continuing education as set forth …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE Chapter 19: PHYSICIAN - SCHEDULE FOR LICENSE RENEWALS SUMMARY: The purpose of this rule is to describe the schedule for renewal of an osteopathic physician's license. § 1. DEFINITIONS 1. Boa…

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE Chapter 19: OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON A PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY 19.01 No motor vehicle, as defined in Title 29, MRSA, Section 1, sub-section 7 (does not include snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles), permitted on ice on the follow…

10 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 148 BUREAU OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Chapter 19: RULES PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF CHILD PLACING AGENCIES WITH AND WITHOUT ADOPTION PROGRAMS with Addendum: HOME CERTIFICATION PROCESS SUMMARY: This chapter outlines the licensing requirements o…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 170 BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS Chapter 19: RULES GOVERNING APPRENTICESHIP IN CONSTRUCTION OF ENERGY GENERATION FACILITIES Summary: The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions and procedures for implementing apprenticeship standards in the construct…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 19: OTHER REMUNERATION 1. Definitions For purposes of subsection 3 of section 1191 and of subsection 5 of section 1193 of the Employment Security Law, the following terms shall have the following meanings: A. …

14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 118 OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Chapter 19: RULES GOVERNING COMMUNITY-BASED DRUG OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEAL TH SERVICES State Ho…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD (MAINE EMS) Chapter 19: COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE DEFINITIONS “Community Paramedicine” means the practice by an emergency medical services provider primarily in an out-of-hospital setting of providing episodic patie…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 222 BUREAU OF MAINE STATE POLICE Chapter 19: DIED WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SUMMARY: This chapter outlines the procedures governing the award of death benefits to the child, spouse or parent of a law enfor…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 19: SLOT MACHINE TESTING AND CERTIFICATION §1. A Slot Machine Distributor shall not distribute a slot machine for placement in the state of Maine unless the slot machine has been approved by the Board. Only a licen…

19-498 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 2000 PROGRAM STATEMENT SUMMARY 1 SECTION 1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1 A. CDBG OBJECTIVES 1 B. METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION 1 C. STATE ADMINISTRATION 2 D. EXCLUSION OF ENTITLEMEN…

90­351 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD Chapter 19: WORKER ADVOCATES § 1. Declining or ceasing assistance An advocate or advocate attorney requesting permission to decline a case or cease representation of an employee pursuant to 39-A M.R.S.A. §153-A(6) or this rule shall send a copy …

99-346 MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY Chapter 19: HOMELESS SOLUTIONS RULE Summary: The Maine State Housing Authority uses funds from certain federal and state resources to give grants to agencies for a variety of activities to assist people who are experiencing homelessness. This …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 302 BOARD OF LICENSURE OF AUCTIONEERS Chapter 20: FEES SUMMARY: This chapter establishes fees charged by the Board for examinations, licensing and miscellaneous services. Section 1. Application Fee $ 50.00 Section 2. Examinat…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 333 BOARD OF LICENSURE OF FORESTERS Chapter 20: GENERAL INFORMATION Summary: This chapter provides for the election of Board officers. 1. Officers The Board shall elect or appoint its officers at its first regularly-scheduled…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 360 BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS Chapter 20: GENERAL INFORMATION SUMMARY: This chapter establishes guidelines for meeting agendas and election of Board officers. §1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS (REPEALED) §2. OFF…

State of Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (PFR) Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR) 02-371 Rules of the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board Table of Contents Chapter 20: Definitions………………………………………………………………………………1 Chapter 21: …

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE Chapter 20: TAXIDERMY LICENSE SCOPE 1. No person may commercially engage in the art of taxidermy without first obtaining a valid and current taxidermist license from the Commissioner as authorized in 12 M.R.S. §12953. A valid and c…

10- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 148 BUREAU OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Chapter 20 RULES PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF CHILD PLACING AGENCIES WITH ONLY RESPITE CARE PROGRAMS SUMMARY: This chapter outlines the licensing requirements of the department for child placing agencies l…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 152 BUREAU OF REHABILITATION SERVICES Chapter 20: STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES PROVIDING ADULT DAY PROGRAMS A joint rule also filed under the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services, Bureau of Mental Health, as 14-191, Chap…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 20: UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION BY CLAIMANTS 1. Unemployment fraud or misrepresentation Unemployment fraud or misrepresentation exists where a claimant has made a false statement or representation …

14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 118 OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (OBH) CHAPTER 20 HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY RULE Purpose of Rule. This is a joint rule by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Maine State Housing Authori…

14-191 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHAPTER 20 PARKING AREAS & PUBLIC WAYS AT BANGOR MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE A. PURPOSE: Vehicle parking areas are provided for employees, visitors, and others people having business at the Institute, as well as for a limited number of S…

14-193 Department of Health and Human Services Chapter 20: Rules Governing the Disclosure of Limited Information Pertaining to Individuals Who Died in State Psychiatric Facilities for Purposes of Creating a Memorial ________________________________________________________________…

/16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 20: SLOT MACHINE AND ELECTRONIC TABLE GAME STANDARDS §1. Any slot machine designated for shipment to Maine must meet or exceed the following standards developed and published by Gaming Laboratories International, …

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS (includes rules of STATE LIQUOR AND LOTTERY COMMISSION) Chapter 20: POWERBALL RULES Part I – Administration Section 1.0 These rules establish the procedures and require…

RULES FOR THE LICENSURE OF ADULT USE CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS 18-691 C.M.R., Chapter 20 Office of Cannabis Policy Department of Administrative and Financial Services Effective Date: November 6, 2024 (2024-230) Chapter 20 – Licenses and Licensing § 1 - Individual Identification Car…

19-498 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 498 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 20: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 2001 PROGRAM STATEMENT SUMMARY 1 SECTION 1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1 A. CDBG OBJECTIVES 1 B. METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION 2 C. STATE ADMINI…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 313 BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS Chapter 21: USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN Rule Index Section I: Definitions Section II: Joint Statement on the Treatment of Pain Section III: Principles of Proper Pain Manage…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE 396 BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE Chapter 21: USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN SUMMARY: Chapter 21 …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE 396 BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE Chapter 21: USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN SUMMARY: Chapter 21 …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE 396 BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE Chapter 21: USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN SUMMARY: Chapter 21 …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 373 BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE 380 STATE BOARD OF NURSING 383 BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE 396 BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE Chapter 21: USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN SUMMARY: Chapter 21 …

09-137 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Chapter 21: LICENSING AND REGISTRATION AGENTS 21.01 Scope of Rules These rules have been adopted pursuant to Title 12 MRSA, 7035, 7072, and 7074 and are applicable to the establishment and requirements of licensing and registrati…

10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 148 OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Chapter 21: RULES FOR THE PROVISION OF PAYMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN (EMERGENCY MAJOR SUBSTANTIVE RULE) SECTION 1: PURPOSE To provide reimbursement methods and requirements wit…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 21: PENSION PAYMENTS 1. Pension Payments. Under subsection 9 of section 1193 of the Employment Security Law, certain periodic payments which individuals receive will reduce, but not below zero, the amount of u…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 163 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD (MAINE EMS) CHAPTER 21: IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS Definitions “Certificate of Immunization” means documentation from a health official of the administration of an immunization, specifying the vaccine administered…

16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 633 GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Chapter 21: PROHIBITION OF CREDIT §1. The establishment of a credit line for game play by the Slot Machine or Casino Operator for any patron is prohibited. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 8 M.R.S.A. § 1003 EFFECTIVE DATE: February 21…

19 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 498 OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 21: RULES FOR THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND Summary: This chapter outlines the procedures and criteria governing the Regional Economic Development Assis…

10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 148 OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Chapter 22: SAFE HAVEN BABY BOXES TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1 SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS 1 A. Certifying Professional 1 B. Department 1 C. Medical Services Provider 1 D. Safe Desig…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 172 BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Chapter 22: EXTENDED BENEFITS 1. For purposes of section 1195 of the Employment Security Law, the following terms shall have the following meanings: A. Under paragraph A of subsection 3-C, "gross average weekly remune…