Maine Administrative Code

94-412 SACO RIVER CORRIDOR COMMISSION Chapter 101: REGULATIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS, VARIANCES, OR CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE SUMMARY: This regulation outlines the complete process for the submission of an application to the Commission including the time…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 101: LOAN INSURANCE PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the procedures, standards and fees applicable to borrowers and lenders, including trustees for bondholders, applying for and benefiting from the Authority's program of business lo…

94-649 MAINE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES Chapter 101: STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT JUVENILES IN JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS Summary: This Chapter establishes standards of practice for Commission assigned counsel providing representation in juvenile c…

99-639 CONNECTMAINE AUTHORITY Chapter 101: CONNECTMAINE AUTHORITY SUMMARY: This Chapter describes the operation of the ConnectMaine Authority. TABLE OF CONTENTS § 1 PURPOSE 3 § 2 DEFINITIONS 3 § 3 REQUIRED FILING OF DATA 5 A. Communications Service Provider 5 § 4 PROTECTION OF CO…

Chapter l02: OPEN BURNING SUMMARY: This rule provides for the prohibition of the open burning of specific materials and certain open burning activities. In addition, the rules prohibits all open burning activities which are not specified as permissible open burning with or withou…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER CHAPTER 102 RULES REGARDING DEBARMENT OF CONTRACTORS SUMMARY: Chapter 102 sets forth the rules used by the Department of Transportation for considering debarment of contractors. 102.01 DEFINITIONS 1. Person shall mean…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 125 BUREAU OF REVENUE SERVICES Chapter 102: ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) SUMMARY: This rule describes the requirements for tax and other payments made by electronic funds transfer. This rule applies to payments of taxes im…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS Chapter 102: PREMISES LICENSED FOR ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY (Note: this rule chapter was formerly 16-226 Ch. 2 of the Department of Public Safety, Liquor Licensing …

26-239 DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSUMER AND ANTITRUST DIVISI0N Chapter 102: TRADE PRACTICES IN THE SALE OF UREA FORMALDEHYDE FOAM INSULATION Summary: This rule requires health and safety warnings to be given by installers and sellers of urea formaldehyde foam insulatio…

AS ADOPTED – July 10, 2025 94-411 MAINE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 102 QUALIFICATION AS FULL-TIME STUDENT SUMMARY: This Chapter implements the provisions in the Maine Public Employees Retirement System Statutes requiring the Board of Trustees to adopt such rules as are found…

94-412 SACO RIVER CORRIDOR COMMISSION Chapter 102: STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SUMMARY: All projects approved within the corridor must conform to a general set of standards related to vegetation removal, erosion control, beaches, and driveways and must comply with all associa…

94-649 MAINE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES Chapter 102: STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT ADULTS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS Summary: This Chapter establishes standards of practice for Commission assigned counsel providing representation in adult criminal case…

Chapter l03: FUEL BURNING EQUIPMENT PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARD SUMMARY: This regulation establishes a limitation on the amount of particulate matter allowed to be emitted from fuelburning equipment. The amount of particulate matter permitted is dependent on the type of fuel b…

10‑144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF MEDICAL SERVICES CHAPTER 103: MAINE HEALTH PROGRAM TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I: DEFINITIONS 1 CHAPTER II: PROGRAM PARTICIPATION 2 2.1 Applicants 2 2.2 Recipients 3 1. Eligibility Period 3 2. Eligibility Recall 3 3. Eligibility Reviews…

17-229 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Chapter 103: RULE FOR THE SENSIBLE TRANSPORTATION POLICY ACT TABLE OF CONTENTS RULE FOR THE SENSIBLE TRANSPORTATION POLICY ACT 17-229-103 Subchapter I - Maine Department of Transportation Section 1 Summary 3 Section 2 Scope 3 Section 3 Definiti…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 125 BUREAU OF REVENUE SERVICES Chapter 103: RECORDKEEPING AND RETENTION SUMMARY: This rule describes the requirements for the maintenance and retention of books, records, and other sources of information necessary for the det…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS Chapter 103: PREMISES LICENSED FOR OFF-PREMISE SALES ONLY (Note: this rule chapter was formerly 16-226 Ch. 3 of the Department of Public Safety, Liquor Licensing and In…

94-411 MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 103: QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS SUMMARY: This Chapter implements the provisions in the Maine Public Employees Retirement System statutes relating to qualified domestic relations orders (5 M.R.S. §§ 17059 to 17061) w…

94-412 SACO RIVER CORRIDOR COMMISSION Chapter 103: STANDARDS TO ADDRESS THE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS SUMMARY: All projects approved must show no unreasonable a) degradation of water and water quality, b) harmful alteration of wetlands, c) increase in erosion or sedimentation, d) dan…

94-649 MAINE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES Chapter 103: STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT PARENTS IN CHILD PROTECTIVE CASES Summary: This Chapter establishes standards of practice for Commission assigned counsel providing representation to parents in child…

95-648 EFFICIENCY MAINE TRUST Chapter 103: RENEWABLE RESOURCE FUND REGULATIONS: SELECTION CRITERIA FOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, COST-EFFECTIVENESS REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY REBATES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM SUMMARY: The basis of this rule is to establish rules to implem…

05-071 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Chapter 104: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED CHILDREN SUMMARY: Maine law requires school administrative units to establish educational programs for gifted and talented children by 1991-1992 in the schools of the unit. This rule establis…

Chapter 104: INCINERATOR PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARD SUMMARY: This regulation establishes a limitation on the amount of particulate matter allowed to be emitted from each of several catagories and sizes of incinerators and a limitation on the opacity of emissions from all incin…

17-229 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Chapter 104: TRAVEL ON STATE AND STATE AID HIGHWAYS SUMMARY: This Rule is a brief statement affirming the basic right of all highway users to travel on all State and State Aid highways in Maine. It is the goal of the State of Maine, Department …

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 125 MAINE REVENUE SERVICES Chapter 104: FILING OF MAINE TAX RETURNS SUMMARY: This rule describes the requirements for filing certain Maine tax returns, including mandatory electronic filing of certain Maine tax returns, and r…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS Chapter 104: SUPPLIERS AND WHOLESALERS (Note: this rule chapter was formerly 16-226 Ch. 4 of the Department of Public Safety, Liquor Licensing and Inspections Unit.) 1.…

26-239 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Chapter 104: MOTOR VEHICLE ADVERTISING SUMMARY: This chapter describes advertising practices by new and used motor vehicle dealers that are unfair and deceptive in violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, 5 MRSA sec. 207. 1. Definit…

94-411 MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 104: LIMITATIONS ON EARNABLE COMPENSATION FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION OF STATE EMPLOYEE AND TEACHER MEMBERS SUMMARY: This Chapter implements 5 M.R.S.A. §17001(13)(C), the provisions in the Maine Pu…

94-412 SACO RIVER CORRIDOR COMMISSION Chapter 104: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS, INCLUDING CONDOMINIUM AND CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY: The number of units within a proposed multi-unit use will be limited to the maximum number of individual residenti…

Chapter 105: GENERAL PROCESS SOURCE PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARD SUMMARY: This regulation establishes a limitation on the amount of particulate emissions allowed from any general process source determined on the basis of the size and rate at which the process operates. Also incl…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF MEDICAL SERVICES Chapter 105: CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS PROGRAM SUMMARY STATEMENT: The amendment to the rule reflects recent statutory changes in the Catastrophic Illness Program that terminates hospital services coverage for eligible reci…

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 150 DIVISION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED Chapter 105: INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PROGRAM RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION 1: Purpose and General Requirements of the Blind Independent Li…

17-229 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER Chapter 105: RULES REGARDING SUSPENSION FROM BIDDING SUMMARY: Chapter 105 sets forth the rules used by the Maine Department of Transportation to suspend a contractor's right to bid on Construction Contracts. 105.01 De…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS Chapter 105: LABELING (Note: this rule chapter was formerly 16-226 Ch. 5 of the Department of Public Safety, Liquor Licensing and Inspections Unit.) 5.1 All labels on m…

26-239 DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Chapter 105: TRADE PRACTICES IN THE SALE OF NEW MOTOR VEHICLES 1. Definitions 1. Dealer. "Dealer" means a natural person, corporation, partnership, and any other legal entity and the officers, employees, and agents thereof that are engaged in…

94-412 SACO RIVER CORRIDOR COMMISSION Chapter 105: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR CAMPGROUNDS SUMMARY: A permitted, established campground can only allow tent camping within 250 feet from the water, while recreational vehicles may be allowed at no less than 250 feet from the water. 1.…

Chapter l06: LOW SULFUR FUEL SUMMARY: This section establishes the maximum sulfur content of fossil fuels allowed to be imported, distributed, or offered for sale in various air quality control regions in the state unless the source where the fuel will be combusted is equipped wi…

17-229 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Chapter 106: RULES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING INCENTIVE FUNDING PROGRAM SUMMARY: This chapter outlines the procedures and standards for establishing and administering the Maine Department of Transportation's Transportation Planning Incenti…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS Chapter 106: SALESMEN (Note: this rule chapter was formerly 16-226 Ch. 6 of the Department of Public Safety, Liquor Licensing and Inspections Unit.) 106.1 No person lic…

26 DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 239 CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION Chapter 106: RULES FOR ADMINISTERING STATE LEMON LAW ARBITRATION SUMMARY: This chapter describes the procedures for administering the State Lemon Law Arbitration Program established at 10 M.R.S.A. §§ 1161-1169…

94-412 SACO RIVER CORRIDOR COMMISSION Chapter 106: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS GOVERNING SAND, GRAVEL, OR TOPSOIL EXCAVATION AND OTHER MINERAL EXPLORATION AND EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SACO RIVER CORRIDOR SUMMARY: These performance standards establish guidelines for the ration a…

Chapter 107: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR SULFITE PULP MILLS SUMMARY: This regulation establishes a limitation on the amount of Sulfur Dioxide allowed to be emitted from process sources for sulfite pulp mills based on the sulfite pulp production of the mill. 1. Scope. Th…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS Chapter 107: ADVERTISING AND SIGNS APPLICABLE TO ALL LICENSE HOLDERS (Note: this rule chapter was formerly 16-226 Ch. 7 of the Department of Public Safety, Liquor Licen…

94-412 SACO RIVER CORRIDOR COMMISSION Chapter 107: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS GOVERNING EXPANSIONS OF EXISTING NONCONFORMING USES, INCLUDING STRUCTURES SUMMARY: The expansion of any existing nonconforming structure within the Shoreland Zone is limited to 30% based on the footprint tha…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 107 Electric Rate Stabilization Project Taxable Bond Program SUMMARY: This rule establishes the procedures, standards and fees applicable to borrowers applying for and benefiting from the Authority's program for issuance and sale of Autho…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 029 BUREAU OF BANKING CHAPTER 108 Loans Secured By A First Mortgage On Residential Real Estate Payable On Demand (Reg. 8) Effective May 16, 1977 On December 23, 1976, the Superintendent proposed a new regulation pursuant to 9…

STATE OF MAINE HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE AGENCIES LICENSING RULE 10-144 CODE OF MAINE RULES Chapter 108 Department of Health and Human Services Division of Licensing and Certification 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0011 Effective date: December 3, 2025 HOME …

94-412 SACO RIVER CORRIDOR COMMISSION Chapter 108: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR PARKING AREAS SUMMARY: Only parking areas that serve permitted uses are allowed within the corridor. 1. Scope. This regulation shall be effective in all areas of the Saco River Corridor as defined in Tit…

"Consumer deposit account" depositdepositEFFECTIVE DATE: May 26, 1986 NON-SUBSTANTIVE CORRECTION: January 14, 2000 - duplicate phrase removed from Section V(A) REPEALED AND REPLACED: March 5, 2006, filing 2006-92

Chapter 109: EMERGENCY EPISODE REGULATIONS SUMMARY: This regulation is intended to prevent air pollution from reaching levels that would cause eminent and substantial harm to the health of persons, by restricting emissions during periods of air pollution emergencies. 1. Scope. Th…