Title 32, Title 32

Nothing in this chapter prevents or restricts the practice, services or activities of: [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] 1. Federal employee. A person employed as an athletic trainer by the Federal Government or any federal agency if that person provides athletic training under the di…

1. Qualifications. To qualify for a license as an athletic trainer an applicant must: A. Demonstrate that the applicant is trustworthy and competent to engage in practice as an athletic trainer in a manner that safeguards the interests of the public; [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] …

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the commissioner, 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 th…

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose m…

A license renewal fee as set under section 14358 must be paid by the licensee. Licenses issued under this chapter expire annually on their anniversary date or as otherwise provided by the commissioner. Any license not renewed by its date of expiration automatically expires. Licen…

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the department may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. JJ, §10 …

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between an individual and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability …

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 324, §3 (AMD).] 1. Consumer. "Consumer" means any person who purchases or contracts for the purchase of home repair services. 2. Department. "Departme…

1. New homes. This subchapter does not apply to the original construction of a single-family or multifamily residence. 2. Sales amount. This subchapter does not apply to home repair services for which the gross sales price, including any interest or carrying charges, is less than…

It is a violation of this subchapter if a contract for home repair services to be provided by a transient seller of home repair services fails to meet the written contract requirements, if applicable, of: [PL 2001, c. 324, §5 (AMD).] 1. Consumer solicitations or sales. The laws g…

1. License required. A transient seller of home repair services must be licensed by the department and acquire a door-to-door sales license in the manner as set under section 14505 before engaging in the door-to-door sales of home repair services. The licensing requirement under …

Upon licensure, the department shall issue to a transient seller of home repair services a door-to-door sales license that indicates that the person whose name appears on the license is a licensed transient seller of home repair services under this subchapter. The license must al…

1. Disclosure required. A contract for door-to-door sales of home repair services by a transient seller of home repair services must include the seller's door-to-door sales license number in the following manner: State door-to-door sales license #: (fill in number). 2. Penalty. T…

An application for licensure under this chapter must include: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §4 (AMD).] 1. Application information. The name, local and permanent business and residential address or addresses, date of birth and social security number of the home repair seller; 2. Emplo…

An annual renewal application must be filed by the seller on October 31st or at such other times as the department designates. The renewal application must include changes or additions to the information required by section 14507. The renewal application must be accompanied by th…

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose m…

The penalties in this section are in addition to penalties provided for specific violations within this subchapter. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 1. Criminal penalty. 2. Civil penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this su…

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 any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).] 1. Consumer. "Consumer" means any person who purchases or contracts for the purchase of merchandise for any purpose except resale in …

1. License required. A person who engages in the business of a transient seller of consumer merchandise, including a self-employed person or a person who employs one or more transient sellers of consumer merchandise, must apply to the department and acquire a license in the manne…

1. Issuance. The department shall issue to each transient seller of consumer merchandise and employee of that transient seller a license that, among other things, must indicate that the person whose name appears on the license is a licensed seller or employee of a licensed seller…

1. License number and permanent place of business disclosed in advertisements. Every time a transient seller of consumer merchandise advertises in this State for the sale of merchandise, whether in print or electronic media, the advertisement must disclose the transient seller's …

Nothing in this subchapter affects the right of any town or municipality to make such regulations relative to transient sellers of consumer merchandise as may be permissible under the general law or under any municipal charter.

Each application for a transient seller of consumer merchandise license required by section 14702 must include: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §14 (AMD).] 1. Name and address. The name and local and permanent business address of the applicant; 2. Employees of applicant. Names of all e…

A renewal application made under this subchapter must be filed by the applicant on April 30th annually or at such other times as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate. The renewal application must include all changes or additions in the informati…

1. Fees. The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this subchapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any o…

Transient sellers of consumer merchandise may apply to the department for waiver of the security deposit required by section 14708 by presenting to the authorized person within the department the following information in addition to the information required under section 14706: […

The authorized person within the department shall rescind the right of a transient seller of consumer merchandise to waive a security deposit upon occurrence of any of the following: [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).] 1. Conviction for theft or fraudulent business practices. The trans…

1. Licenses. Licenses issued under section 14703 expire: A. On the date that the licensee establishes a permanent place of business and surrenders the licensee's license to the department; [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §18 (AMD).] B. When the licensee fails to file a renewal applicat…

Each security deposit made under section 14708 is subject, as long as it remains in the hands of the department, to the attachment and execution in behalf of consumers whose claims arise in connection with the transient sale of consumer merchandise in this State. The department m…

1. Criminal penalty. 2. Unfair trade practice. A person who fails to comply with this subchapter commits a violation of Title 5, chapter 10.

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the department may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §20 …

1. Incorporation of federal standards. Violation of any provision of the Federal Trade Commission's Telemarketing Sales Rule, 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 310, as in effect on January 1, 2000, by a transient seller of consumer merchandise is a violation of this subchapter…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] 1. Approved. 2. Authorized inspector. "Authorized inspector" means a person holding a license …

It is the policy of the State to protect its citizens from unnecessary mechanical hazards in the operation of boilers and pressure vessels and to ensure that reasonable design and construction are used, that accepted safety devices and sufficient personnel are provided and that p…

1. Boilers. This chapter does not apply to: A. Boilers that are under federal control; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] B. Boilers used solely for propelling motor road vehicles; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §1…

1. Regulation. The director shall administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter. The director may appoint an advisory committee to assist the director on any matter that may arise under this chapter, as needed. 2. Rule-making authority. The director shall establish guidelines a…

A person aggrieved by an order or act of the chief inspector or a deputy inspector under this chapter may, within 15 days after notice of the order or act, appeal from the order or act to the director, who shall hold a hearing pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4. After…

The director may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any accreditation review, facility review or inspection of any one boiler or pressure vessel may …

A new boiler or pressure vessel that does not conform to the rules adopted by the director governing new installations may not be installed in this State. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §14 (AMD).] Unless otherwise exempt, all new boilers and pressure vessels to be installed must be ins…

The commissioner shall appoint and may remove for cause when so appointed a person to be chief inspector at any time the office may become vacant. The chief inspector must have, at the time of the appointment, not fewer than 5 years' practical experience with steam boilers as a s…

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the director may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for: [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §17 (AMD…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Capacity" means the potential output of a steam boiler designated in pounds per hour of steam flow or its equivalent based on heating surface in t…

A welder may not make welded repairs to any boiler or pressure vessel covered by this chapter, without first receiving authorization from the chief inspector or the authorized inspector employed by the insurance company responsible for the inspection of the boiler or pressure ves…

A boiler or pressure vessel that has been condemned for further use in this or any other state by an authorized inspector employed by an insurance company or by an inspector authorized to inspect boilers by a state or the Federal Government may not be installed or operated in thi…

A boiler or pressure vessel condemned in this State must be stamped "XXX Me.," and the chief inspector must immediately be notified of the condemnation. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §27 (AMD).] The stamp "XXX Me." placed on condemned boilers must be made across the registration mark o…