Title 32

A licensee who is no longer actively practicing funeral service may apply for an inactive status license pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph D, subparagraph (5). The holder of an inactive status license may not practice funeral service in the State. The …

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW).] 1. Commissioner. 1-A. Deaf interpreter. "Deaf interpreter" means a person whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional for the purpose of comm…

The director has the following powers and duties in addition to other powers and duties set forth in this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 284, §8 (AMD).] 1. Rules. The director shall establish guidelines and adopt rules necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapte…

Individuals licensed under this chapter are included under the evidentiary communications privilege outlined in Title 5, section 48‑A, subsection 5.

To be eligible for licensure as a certified interpreter or certified deaf interpreter under this chapter, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must provide the following: [PL 2019, c. 284, §11 (AMD).] 1. High school diploma. 2. Sworn statement. 3. Proof of certificat…

No more than one conditional license may be issued to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. A conditional license may be held no more than 5 years, except that a 6th year may be granted by the director upon demonstration of extreme hardship. [PL 2…

A person may not provide interpreting services as defined in this chapter for compensation or remuneration unless properly licensed in accordance with this chapter. This section also applies to a person providing video-based interpreting services in which one or more participants…

1. Nonresident interpreters. This chapter does not apply to certified interpreters who are residents of a jurisdiction other than this State and who do not interpret for compensation or remuneration in the State for more than 60 hours per year. Service during declared state or na…

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the director, 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 c…

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 a fee for any one purpose may not exceed $325 and an applicant who is deaf must pay an initial license fee of…

All licenses must be renewed annually on or before June 30th of each year or at such other time as the director may designate. A license not renewed by June 30th automatically expires. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the license expiration date upon payment of a late…

Renewal of a license under this chapter is contingent upon evidence of participation in continuing education as determined by the director. A licensee shall certify at time of renewal compliance with the continuing education requirements under this section. [PL 2019, c. 284, §17 …

A person who violates section 1525 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.

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 upon a medical finding of mental in…

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 …

Sellers of liquid propane for residential use may collect security deposits from residential customers only if the sellers return to the customers the deposit plus accrued interest at the market rate less any amount owed the seller at the time of the return of the deposit to the …

Any person, firm, partnership or corporation that violates any of the provisions of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a civil forfeiture of not more than $500 for each offense must be adjudged. [PL 1989, c. 786 (NEW).] When the Attorney General becomes cognizant of…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] 1. Plastic bottle. "Plastic bottle" means any plastic container with a neck smaller than the container body and a capacity not le…

On or after July 1, 1991, no person may distribute, sell or offer for sale any plastic bottle or rigid plastic container without a molded, imprinted or raised label indicating the type of plastic resin used to produce the plastic bottle or rigid plastic container.

1. Labels. The label shall appear on the bottom of the plastic bottle or rigid plastic container and be clearly visible. This label shall consist of a number with letters placed below the number. The numbers and letters shall be as follows: A. For polyethylene terephthalate, the …

1. Civil violation. A violation of this chapter shall be a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $100 may be adjudged. 2. Separate violation. Each container in violation constitutes a separate offense.

A person who labels a plastic container in violation of this chapter commits a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.

The purpose of this chapter is to reduce the toxicity of packaging and packaging waste without impeding or discouraging the expanded use of post-consumer materials in the production of packaging and its components. Under this chapter, reduction of the toxicity in packaging and pa…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW).] 1. Agency. 1-A. Department. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. 1-B. Alternative. "Alternative" means a substi…

1. Prohibition of sale of packaging containing certain heavy metals. A manufacturer, supplier or distributor may not offer for sale or for promotional purposes in the State a package or packaging component that includes inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, coatings or an…

All packages and packaging components are subject to the provisions of section 1733 unless: [PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW).] 1. Manufactured prior to April 1, 1992. The package or packaging component has a code indicating a date of manufacture prior to April 1, 1992; 2. Health and sa…

A certificate of compliance is a document developed by a manufacturer and furnished to its purchasers that attests that one or more packages or packaging components meet the standards established in section 1733 or are exempt under the provisions of section 1734. If compliance is…

1. Enforcement. The department shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and may inspect, with the consent of the owner or agent, any property or building to accomplish the objectives of this chapter. 2. Violation. Any manufacturer or supplier that violates this chapter commit…

The department shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation, administration and enforcement of this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.

A citizen of the State may request in writing from the department a copy of the certificate of compliance for a package or packaging component found in use or for sale in the State.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 1. Alternative. "Alternative" has the same meaning as in section 1732, subsection 1‑B. 2. Board. "Board" means the Board of Environmental…

In accordance with the requirements of this section, the department shall publish and may revise a list of no more than 10 food contact chemicals of high concern. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 1. Criteria. A chemical may be included on the list under this section only if: A. The c…

The commissioner may designate a food contact chemical of high concern as a priority food contact chemical if: [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 1. Chemical included on list of food contact chemicals of high concern. The food contact chemical of high concern is included on the list of…

1. Reporting of chemical use. A person who is a manufacturer or distributor of a food package for sale in the State that contains a priority food contact chemical in any amount greater than a de minimis level shall notify the department in writing unless waived by the commissione…

1. Authority. The board may adopt rules prohibiting the manufacture, sale or distribution in the State of a food package containing a priority food contact chemical in an amount greater than a de minimis level if the board finds, after consideration of information filed under sec…

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 1. Industry. A chemical used in or for industry or manufacturing, including chemicals processed or otherwise used in or for industrial or manufacturing processes; 2. Retailers. A retailer of a food packa…

The department shall implement, administer and enforce this chapter and shall adopt rules as necessary for the implementation, administration and enforcement of this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 1. Rules. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, rules adopted by the…

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1. Beverage. "Beverage" means any non-alcoholic flavored carbonated drink, soda water, non-alcoholic still drinks, diluted fruit or vegetable juices whether sweetened or unsweetened, seasoned or unsea…

Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate this chapter, or shall neglect or refuse to comply with the provisions thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 for the first offense, and by a fine of not more than $200 for each subsequent offense.

The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, after investigation, adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to supplement and give full effect to this chapter. Such rules and regulations sha…

The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall have the power, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, to refuse to renew, and the District Court, upon complaint of the commissioner or the Attorney General shall have the power, in a m…

All fees received by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry under this chapter, and all money and fines received by him under this chapter, by virtue of Title 7, sections 13 and 15, shall be paid by him to the Treasurer of State for deposit in the General Fund…

No person within this State may manufacture or bottle for sale any beverage without first having filed with the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry an application for a license accompanied with the fee specified in this section and having been issued a license …

Every beverage plant used for the preparation, manufacture and bottling of any beverage must be adequately lighted and ventilated and all floors must be constructed of cement, concrete or tile laid in cement or other material impervious to water, and must have sufficient pitch to…

Whenever artificial colors or flavors are used in the manufacture of a beverage, the bottle or other container or the crown thereof shall be distinctly labeled "Artificially colored and flavored." Whenever artificial coal tar colors are used, nothing but certified colors as appro…

All reusable glass containers used in the manufacture of beverages must, before being filled or refilled, be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized by washing in a solution of not less than 3% caustic alkali at a temperature not lower than 110° Fahrenheit to be followed by a rinsing in…