Maine Administrative Code

01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY 670 BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS Chapter 51: USE OF "PUBLIC LANDS" SUMMARY: These rules give the definition of "Public Lands" and explain the Bureau's policy governing public use on camping, fires, litter, disturbances, alterin…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 51: POLICY CONCERNING THE GUIDELINES FOR GRANTS/CONTRACTS AND APPEAL OF DECISIONS 1.0 Purpose 1.1 This policy shall serve as a vehicle for the identification and description of the process which the Department of Health and H…

01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY 670 BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS Chapter 52: "COASTAL ISLAND REGISTRY" REGULATIONS SUMMARY: These rules explain who must register ownership of coastal islands, the proper completion of the Coastal Island Registration Form, the …

05-071 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 52: Grant Application and Award Procedure: Fund for School Meal Equipment and Program Improvement ____________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This rule governs the a…

10-144 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Chapter 52: REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIANS IN IMPLEMENTING AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIRED REQUEST FOR ORGAN DONATION Summary: These rules detail the responsibilities of hospitals and physicians In …

05-071 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 54: Grant Application and Award Procedure: Later Start Planning Grant _____________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This rule governs the application for, and awarding of, fu…

01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY 670 BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS Chapter 56: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDICAPPED SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has adopted the following internal grievance proce…

01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY 026 BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL Chapter 60: DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL PESTICIDE CONTROL AREAS SUMMARY: These regulations establish criteria which the Board will use in deciding if an area should be designated as a critical pes…

05-071 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Chapter 60: NEW SCHOOL SITING APPROVAL Summary: This rule governs State Board of Education action in the siting of new school construction projects, not including additions to existing schools, that receive state funding. 1. Applicability This rule…

STATE OF MAINE MAINE BACKGROUND CHECK CENTER RULE 10-144 CODE OF MAINE RULES CHAPTER 60 Department of Health and Human Services Division of Licensing and Certification 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0011 Effective Date: October 17, 2018 Division of Licensing and Cert…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS, STATE LIQUOR AND LOTTERY COMMISSION Chapter 60: MILLIONAIRE FOR LIFE GAME RULES PART I – Administration. Section 1.0 These rules establish the procedures and requireme…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 554 BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES Chapter 60: IMPROVEMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN STATE-FUNDED CONSTRUCTION Table of Contents Section Page Part I. General 1 Purpose and Scope 1 2 Definitions 2 3 Compliance Required 3 Part II. Gu…

05-071 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Chapter 61: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES FOR MAJOR CAPITAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Summary: This chapter defines the conditions under which the State will subsidize Major Capital School Construction projects. SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS For the p…

05-071 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION and 94-376 MAINE MUNICIPAL BOND BANK Chapter 64: MAINE SCHOOL FACILITIES PROGRAM AND SCHOOL REVOLVING RENOVATION FUND Summary: These rules govern the application and approval process for projects to be considered through the School Revolving Renovat…

05-071 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION and 94-376 MAINE MUNICIPAL BOND BANK Chapter 64: MAINE SCHOOL FACILITIES PROGRAM AND SCHOOL REVOLVING RENOVATION FUND Summary: These rules govern the application and approval process for projects to be considered through the School Revolving Renovat…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 333 BOARD OF LICENSURE OF FORESTERS Chapter 70: QUALIFICATIONS FOR FORESTER LICENSE Summary: This chapter sets forth the education, experience, and examination requirements for licensure as a forester. 1. Education An applica…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 360 BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS Chapter 70: CONTINUING EDUCATION SUMMARY: This chapter sets forth the continuing education requirement for professional land surveyors. 1. Applicability A professional la…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS (includes rules of STATE LIQUOR AND LOTTERY COMMISSION) Chapter 70: WORLD POKER TOUR GAME RULES PART I – World Poker Tour Game Rules Section 1.0 – Definitions 1.1 “Agen…

01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY 026 BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL Chapter 80: ADVISORY RULINGS SUMMARY: These regulations describe the procedures any interested person must follow in requesting an advisory ruling to determine if the Board's Statute and rules…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 333 BOARD OF LICENSURE OF FORESTERS Chapter 80: CONTINUING FORESTRY EDUCATION Summary: This chapter establishes the minimum continuing education required for license renewal. 1. Nature and Amount Each forester and intern fore…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 360 BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS Chapter 80: LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT Summary: This chapter describes the pathway for Maine licensure for applicants with an active surveyor license in another jurisdictio…

Chapter 80: Reduction Of Toxics In Packaging Summary: This Chapter implements the provisions of 32 M.R.S. §§ 1731-1739 which seek to reduce toxicity of packaging waste by prohibiting the unnecessary addition of certain substances in packaging and packaging components. 1. Applicab…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 553 BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS (includes rules of STATE LIQUOR AND LOTTERY COMMISSION) Chapter 80: LOTTO AMERICA® GAME RULES Part I – Administration Section 1.0 These rules establish the procedures a…

05 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 071 COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION Chapter 81: SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY Summary: These regulations establish uniform safety requirements that include: student riding safety practices training, transportation employee in-service safety training, entry-lev…

Chapter 81: DESIGNATION of Priority Toxic Chemicals SUMMARY: This rule designates substances as priority toxic chemicals pursuant to Maine's Priority Toxic Chemical Use Reduction laws that, as a result of use, subject certain facilities to reporting and pollution prevention plann…

Chapter 82: Priority Toxic Chemical Reporting and Pollution Prevention Planning SUMMARY: This rule details the reporting requirements for commercial and industrial facilities that use chemicals designated in state law as “priority toxic chemicals” under Maine’s Priority Toxic Che…

05 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 071 COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION Chapter 85: SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE PROGRAM Summary: These regulations establish procedures for school administrative units (SAUs) to request purchase of new school buses and receive subsidy through the Maine School Bus Purchas…

05 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 071 COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION Chapter 86: MAINE UNIFORM SCHOOL BUS SPECIFICATIONS Summary: This regulation establishes minimum uniform school bus specifications for the State of Maine. Section 1. Purpose The purpose of this rule is to establish minimum …

01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY 026 BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL Chapter 90: COMPLAINTS SUMMARY: These regulations describe the procedure a person must follow in bringing a complaint to the Board and outline the steps the Board may take in response. Section…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 333 BOARD OF LICENSURE OF FORESTERS Chapter 90: REGISTRATION OF FORESTERS FOR THE SUPERVISION OF UNLICENSED 'PERSONNEL Summary: This chapter implements a registration system for foresters who supervise unlicensed individuals …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 360 BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS Chapter 90: STANDARDS OF PRACTICE SUMMARY: This Chapter sets forth the standards of practice for licensees; Part 1 establishes professional standards and Part 2 establish…

Chapter 90: Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances 1. Applicability. 2 2. Definitions 2 3. Notification 7 4. Exemptions 11 5. Prohibition on Sale of Products Containing Intentionally Added PFAS 13 6. Fees 16 7. Failure to Provide Notice 16 8. Certificat…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 318 ELECTRICIANS’ EXAMINING BOARD Chapter 100: DEFINITIONS SUMMARY: This chapter sets forth definitions to be used to further explain terms used in statute. Direct supervision. “Direct supervision” means the supervising maste…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 333 BOARD OF LICENSURE OF FORESTERS Chapter 100: CODE OF ETHICS Summary: This chapter defines unprofessional practice as failure to comply with the Code of Ethics adopted by the board in this chapter. 1. Code of Ethics; Unpro…

Chapter 100: DEFINITIONS REGULATION SUMMARY: This regulation provides definitions for those terms used in the air pollution control regulations and emission standards. 1. Actual emissions. "Actual emissions" means the actual rate of emissions of a pollutant from an emissions unit…

10 Department of Human Services 148 Bureau of Social Services Chapter 100 AIDS DRUG REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM SUMMARY: The Maine AIDS Drug Reimbursement Program is being instituted to ensure equitable access to and efficient disbursement of federal and/or state funds for AZT treatmen…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER CHAPTER 100 RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR ADJUDICATORY HEARINGS SUMMARY: These rules govern the procedures used by the Department of Transportation for its adjudicatory hearings. 100.01 SCOPE OF RULES These rules shall gover…

18-674 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES MAINE BOARD OF TAX APPEALS Chapter 100: MAINE BOARD OF TAX APPEALS PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE SUMMARY: This Chapter establishes rules of practice and procedure before the Maine Board of Tax Appeals as required by 36 M.R.S. §1…

19-100 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 100: PINE TREE DEVELOPMENT ZONE PROGRAM Summary: The Pine Tree Development Zone Program is established by the Legislature in PL 2003 Chapter 688, Part D, and amended by PL 2005 Chapters 351 and 451, PL 2009 Chapter 1…

26-239 DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Chapter 100: TRADE PRACTICES IN THE SALE OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING OIL SUMMARY: These rules describe unfair trade practices in the sale of residential heating oil by retail dealers. They are in effect from October 15 through April 30 of each yea…

90-590 MAINE HEALTH DATA ORGANIZATION Chapter 100: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES SUMMARY: As required under 22 M.R.S. §§8705-A and 8735, this Chapter establishes a schedule of fines and other enforcement actions for failure to file clinical, quality, financial, organizational informatio…

94-089 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND MAINE STATE MUSEUM Chapter 100: RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING AN ACT TO PRESERVE MAINE'S ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE SUMMARY: These rules set forth the standards and procedures for access to records in the possession of the Maine Historic Preserva…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 029 BUREAU OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Chapter 101: RETENTION OF RECORDS - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (Reg. #1) SUMMARY: On October 19, 1977, the Bureau of Banking promulgated Regulation #1 (Retention of Records - Trust Companies a…

05-071 Chapter 101 Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty-Two Effective Date: July 26, 2024 05-071 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Chapter 101: MAINE UNIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION REGULATION SUMMARY: This rule governs the administration of the child find system for ch…

Chapter 101: VISIBLE EMISSIONS REGULATION SUMMARY: This regulation establishes visible emissions limitations for emissions from several categories of air contaminant sources. Scope/Applicability Geographic scope. This regulation applies statewide. General requirements. No person …

12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 150 DIVISION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED Chapter 101: RULES GOVERNING VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED Table of Contents Section Page Section 1: Purpose and General Requirements of the Division fo…