Title 32, Title 32

1. Certificate required. In addition to being licensed under section 556, an individual employed in a chiropractic office whose duties include the production of x-rays and who is not licensed under subchapter 3 must be certified by the board as a chiropractic radiographer under t…

An individual may not provide chiropractic services as a chiropractic intern except as described under this subchapter. [PL 2019, c. 187, §2 (NEW).] 1. Application for licensure. An applicant for a temporary license to practice chiropractic as a chiropractic intern pursuant to th…

1. Supervision. A chiropractic intern may not provide chiropractic services except under the supervision of the chiropractic doctor identified in section 561, subsection 1, paragraph B and with the written informed consent of the individual receiving chiropractic services. The ch…

A chiropractic intern may not use any title or initials other than the term "chiropractic intern" with respect to the provision of chiropractic services.

The board may establish rules to implement this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).] 1. Asynchronous encounter. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this cha…

A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this subchapter and in accordance with standards of practice.

When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws.

All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.

The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routi…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).] 1. Apprentice electrician. "Apprentice electrician" means an apprentice who is engaged in a written agreement to work at and learn…

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following: [PL 1973, c. 363 (RPR).] 1. Commissions. 1-A. Public utility. An entity subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the Federal Communications Commissi…

1. Permit required. Except as otherwise provided in this section and in section 1102‑D, a permit must be obtained from the board before an electrical installation may be performed. 2. Application for permit. An application for a permit must be submitted by a licensed master elect…

1. Exception. A person may make an electrical installation in a newly constructed single-family dwelling that is occupied by that person and used solely as a single-family dwelling, or will be occupied by that person as the person's bona fide personal abode and used solely as a r…

A municipality, notwithstanding provisions in charters or ordinances to the contrary, may not require licensed electricians to be municipally licensed, and a municipality may not issue a permit for an electrical installation unless satisfied that the person applying for the permi…

State electrical inspectors have powers throughout the counties of the State similar to those of sheriffs in their respective counties, relating to enforcement of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. These powers are limited to the power to conduct investigations, i…

If the owner or occupant of any building or the electrician who performed the work neglects or refuses without justification for more than 10 days to comply with any order of a state electrical inspector concerning electrical installations as provided in this chapter, that person…

1. Unlicensed practice. A person who violates section 1201 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C. A. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. I, §3 (RP).] B. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. I, §3 (RP).] C. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. I, §3 (RP).] 2. Penalty. 3. Strict liability. Except as otherw…

The Electricians' Examining Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 13 consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. I, §6 (AMD).] The board consists of: one master electrician experienced in low-energy electronics; one master electr…

The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. The board may adopt, pursuan…

All electrical installations must comply with the National Electrical Code that is adopted by rule by the board. The board shall establish by rule technical standards for the proper installation of electrical equipment. These standards must conform as nearly as practicable to the…

The board has the following duties and powers, in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. I, §8 (AMD).] 1. Licenses. The board shall evaluate the qualifications and approve the examination to be taken by applicants for licensure under this cha…

1. Disciplinary sanctions. In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: A. Any g…

An electrical installation may not be made unless by an electrician licensed by the board except as provided in this chapter.

All electrical installations must comply with the National Electrical Code that is in effect at the time of the installation. The licensing provisions of this chapter do not apply to the entities, persons and licensees enumerated in this section: [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §12 (NEW…

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chap…

A person licensed under this chapter must produce a copy of the license upon request of the state electrical inspector. [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] The board may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical r…

Applicants for licensure must present to the board a written application for examination and license containing such information as the board may require. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §16 (RPR).] 1. 2. 3.

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for application, examination, licensure, renewal and other purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are r…

All licenses may be renewed without further examination, upon the payment of the renewal fee as set under section 1203‑A and documentation of continuing education as established by rule as the board determines necessary. The expiration dates for licenses issued under this chapter…

The board shall issue a license to any person who files an application, who is licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States and who has been licensed and actively engaged in an electrician's work for a minimum of 8,000 hours, as long as that state or…

1. Installation as part of education or apprenticeship program. A person licensed under this chapter as a master electrician who teaches an electrical course at a career and technical education center or at a community college in this State, through an apprenticeship program regi…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the following meanings. [PL 1979, c. 87, §1 (NEW).] 1. Department. "Department" shall mean the Department of Health and Human Services. 1-A. Electrologist. "Electrologist" means a pers…

1. License required. A person may not practice electrology in this State unless that person is licensed by the department under this chapter. A license issued under this chapter is valid for one year from the date of issuance. A license issued in error by the department is void a…

This chapter shall not apply to any person who is licensed to practice any healing art or science, as defined in section 3751, and who is practicing electrology in the course of that practice.

The provisions of this chapter and anyone acting under them are subject to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.

1. Licensure requirements. Except as provided in section 1233‑A, the department shall issue a license to any person under this chapter who: A. Is at least 17 years of age; [PL 1991, c. 416, §3 (NEW).] B. Has a high school diploma or its equivalent; and [PL 1991, c. 416, §3 (NEW).…

The department may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or renew a license under this chapter or place a licensee on probation if: [PL 2021, c. 125, §21 (NEW).] 1. Conviction of crime. The applicant or licensee has been convicted of a crime related to the practice of electrology; 2…

The department may investigate, inspect, examine and review persons and premises as necessary to properly administer this chapter and may make any appropriate complaint to the District Court.

The department shall adopt: [PL 1979, c. 87, §1 (NEW).] 1. Administration. Rules for the proper administration of this chapter; and 2. Practices of electrology. Rules governing the practice of electrology relating to training, health, safety, sanitation, equipment, electrolysis p…

The department and any duly designated officer or employee of the department have the right, without an administrative inspection warrant, to enter upon and into the premises of any establishment licensed, or a place where a licensed electrologist practices, pursuant to this chap…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (AMD).] 1. Board. "Board" means the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers. 1-A. Accreditation board. "Accreditation board" means th…

This chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other legally recognized profession.

A firm, copartnership, corporation or joint stock association may engage in the practice of professional engineering in this State, provided that the practice is carried on only by professional engineers licensed in this State.

1. Requirement for licensed professional engineer; exception. When any department of this State or any of this State's political subdivisions or any county, city, town, township or plantation engages in construction of a public works project that involves professional engineering…

The following persons are exempt from this chapter: [PL 1991, c. 442, §1 (AMD).] 1. Limited practice by nonresident. 2. Nonresident becoming resident. 3. Certain employees. An employee or a subordinate of a person holding a license under this chapter as long as the practice does …