Maine Professional Engineer Licensing Law

Maine Code · 33 sections

The following is the full text of Maine’s professional engineer licensing law statutes as published in the Maine Code. For the official version, see the Maine Legislature.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1102-C

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.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Application for permit.  An application for a permit must be submitted by a licensed master electrician or limited electrician on a form provided by the board together with any plans, specifications or schedules the board may require prior to making the electrical installation. If the board determines that the description of the electrical installation planned is in compliance with all applicable statutes, ordinances and rules, and a fee required under subsection 4 has been paid, the board shall issue a permit.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Inspection required.  An inspection is required before electrical wiring is enclosed through the construction process. The licensed electrician performing the electrical installation shall notify a state electrical inspector, or the local municipal inspector if the municipality has an electrical inspector, when the installation is ready for inspection. The inspector shall determine whether the electrical installation complies with all applicable statutes, ordinances and rules. If the inspector determines that the electrical installation does not comply, the procedures set forth in section 1104 apply. A utility corporation must require proof of permit prior to connecting power to the electrical installation.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Procedures and fees.  Pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the board may adopt procedures for applications for permits and the conduct of inspections under this section. The combined service fee for a permit and inspection must be paid with every application for a permit. The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation shall adopt by rule a schedule of appropriate service fees, but in no event may any scheduled service fee exceed $100. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] 5.  Exceptions to the permitting requirement.  In addition to the exception for a newly constructed single-family dwelling set forth in section 1102‑D, a permit from the board is not required for:   A. An electrical installation in a single-family dwelling performed by a licensed electrician qualified under this chapter;   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] A-1. An electrical installation performed by a person making electrical installations in an existing single-family dwelling occupied and owned by that person;   [PL 2025, c. 88, §1 (NEW).] B. The electrical work and equipment employed in connection with the construction, installation, operation, repair or maintenance of any utility by a public utility, or by a contractor working on behalf of a public utility as set forth in section 1102, subsection 1‑C, in rendering its authorized service or in any way incidental thereto;   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] C. The electrical work and equipment employed in connection with an aboveground electric transmission line described in section 1102, subsection 1‑B;   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] D. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps, fuses, lighting fixtures, switches and sockets, the installation and repair of outlets, radio and other low-voltage equipment and the repair of service entrance equipment;   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] E. Electrical installations for which a permit and inspection are required by municipal resolution or ordinance under Title 30‑A, section 4173;   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] F. Any electrical equipment and work, including construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair in or about industrial or manufacturing facilities;   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] G. Any electrical equipment and work, including construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair in, on or about other properties, equipment or buildings, residential or of any other kind, owned or operated by a person engaged in industrial or manufacturing operations provided that the work is done under the supervision of an electrical engineer or master electrician in the employ of that person;   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] H. Work performed by any person licensed under chapter 139 as an oil burner technician, subject to the restrictions of the license as issued;   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] I. Work performed by a person licensed under chapter 139 as a propane and natural gas installer, when installing propane and natural gas utilization equipment, subject to the restrictions of that person's license;   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] J. Work performed by a person licensed under chapter 49 as a plumber, except that this exception applies only to disconnection and connection of electrical conductors required in the replacement of water pumps and water heaters of the same or smaller size in residential properties; or   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] K. Work performed by a person licensed under chapter 69‑C as a pump installer, except that this exception applies only to disconnection and connection of electrical conductors required in the replacement of water pumps of the same or smaller size in residential properties and the installation of new water pumps and associated equipment of 3 horsepower or smaller.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 88, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 198, §6 (NEW). PL 2025, c. 88, §1 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1201-A

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).] 1.  Industrial plants.  Industrial plants and regular employees of industrial plants making electrical installations in or about the industrial plant;   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Other properties of industrial and manufacturing plants.  Other properties of industrial and manufacturing plants and regular employees of other properties of industrial or manufacturing plants making electrical installations in, on or about other properties, equipment or buildings, residential or of any other kind, owned or controlled by the operators of industrial or manufacturing plants, as long as such work is done under the supervision of an electrical engineer in the employ of the operator;   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §12 (NEW).] 3.  Manufacturing plants.  Manufacturing plants and regular employees of manufacturing plants making electrical installations in the manufacture, testing or repair of electrical equipment in the manufacturing plant;   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §12 (NEW).] 4.  Low-energy installers.  Individuals or employees installing telephone, cable and closed-circuit television, data transmission and sound equipment;   [PL 2017, c. 198, §15 (AMD).] 5.  Certain laboratories.  A person making an installation in a suitable laboratory of exposed electrical wiring for experimental purposes only;   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §12 (NEW).] 6.  Elevator mechanics.  A person licensed under chapter 133 subject to the restrictions of the license as issued;   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §12 (NEW).] 7.  Oil burner technicians.  A person licensed under chapter 139 subject to the restrictions of the license as issued;   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §12 (NEW).] 8.  Propane and natural gas installers.  A person licensed under chapter 139, when installing propane and natural gas utilization equipment, subject to the restrictions of that person's license;   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §12 (NEW).] 9.  Plumbers.  A person licensed under chapter 49, except that this exemption applies only to disconnection and connection of electrical conductors required in the replacement of water pumps and water heaters of the same or smaller size in residential properties;   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §12 (NEW).] 10.  Pump installers.  A person licensed under chapter 69‑C, except that this exception applies only to disconnection and connection of electrical conductors required in the replacement of water pumps of the same or smaller size in residential properties and the installation of new water pumps and associated equipment of 3 horsepower or smaller;   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).] 11.  Wastewater treatment plants.  Wastewater treatment plants, as defined in section 4171, and regular employees of wastewater treatment plants making electrical installations in or about wastewater treatment plants;   [PL 2025, c. 88, §2 (AMD).] 12.  Incidental work.  Regular employees of an owner or a lessee of real property doing incidental electrical work on that property or incidental electrical work by a person whose occupation involves miscellaneous jobs of manual labor. For purposes of this subsection, "incidental electrical work'' means minor electrical work, limited to light fixtures and switches, that occurs by chance and that does not require electrical installation calculations; or   [PL 2025, c. 88, §3 (AMD).] 13.  Personal abode.  Notwithstanding the requirements set forth in section 1102‑D for electrical installations in newly constructed single-family dwellings, a person making electrical installations in an existing single-family dwelling occupied and owned by that person, as long as the installation conforms with the standards of the National Electrical Code or other standards approved by the board.   [PL 2025, c. 88, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §12 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §§34, 35 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 198, §15 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 88, §§2-4 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1251

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.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §2 (AMD).] 1-A.  Accreditation board.  "Accreditation board" means the accreditation board for engineering and technology.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (NEW).] 1-B.  Engineering accreditation commission.  "Engineering accreditation commission" means the engineering accreditation commission of the accreditation board.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (NEW).] 1-C.  Engineering technology accreditation commission.  "Engineering technology accreditation commission" means the engineering technology accreditation commission of the accreditation board.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Engineer-intern.  "Engineer-intern" means a person who has been certified as an engineer-intern by the board.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (AMD).] 2-A.  National council.  "National council" means the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Practice of professional engineering.  "Practice of professional engineering" means any professional service, such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design or responsible supervision of construction in connection with any public or private utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, works or projects, wherein the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health or property is concerned or involved, when such professional service requires the application of engineering principles and data.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (AMD).] 4.  Professional engineer.  "Professional engineer" means a person who, by reason of a knowledge of mathematics, the physical sciences and the principles of engineering, acquired by professional education and practical experience, is qualified to engage in engineering practice as defined.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (AMD).] 5.  Technology accreditation commission.  [PL 2019, c. 375, §2 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 355, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 296, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §§1-2 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1253

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.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §40 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §3 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1254

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 services of a licensed professional engineer must be used in the public works project unless:   A. An authorized representative of the department of this State or any of this State's political subdivisions or any county, city, town, township or plantation engaged in the construction of a public works project issues a written determination that the life, health and property of the public will be adequately protected without the services of a licensed professional engineer; and   [PL 2023, c. 174, §1 (NEW).] B. The contemplated expenditure for the completed project does not exceed $250,000.   [PL 2023, c. 174, §1 (NEW).] For purposes of this subsection, the Director of the Bureau of General Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services is the authorized representative of a department of this State engaged in public works projects that constitute public improvements under Title 5, chapter 153.   [PL 2023, c. 174, §1 (RPR).] 2.  Continuing authority to require licensed professional engineer.   Subsection 1 may not be construed to limit the authority of a department of this State or any of this State's political subdivisions or any county, city, town, township or plantation to require the services of a licensed professional engineer for any public works project.   [PL 2023, c. 174, §1 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 304, §1 (RPR). PL 2005, c. 315, §4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §3 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 174, §1 (RPR). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1255

The following persons are exempt from this chapter:   [PL 1991, c. 442, §1 (AMD).] 1.  Limited practice by nonresident.  [PL 2019, c. 375, §4 (RP).] 2.  Nonresident becoming resident.  [PL 2019, c. 375, §5 (RP).] 3.  Certain employees.  An employee or a subordinate of a person holding a license under this chapter as long as the practice does not include responsible charge or design or supervision by the employee or subordinate;   [PL 2019, c. 375, §6 (AMD).] 4.  United States Government employees.  Officers and employees of the Government of the United States while engaged within this State in the practice of the profession of engineering for said government.   5.  Interstate commerce corporation employees.  An officer or employee of a corporation engaged in interstate commerce as defined in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to Regulate Commerce" approved February 4, 1887, as amended, or in interstate communication as defined in the Act of Congress entitled "Communications Act of 1934" approved June 9, 1934, while working solely as an employee of such corporation. An officer or employee of such corporation customarily in responsible charge of the engineering work of such corporation within this State must be a licensee under this chapter;   [PL 2005, c. 315, §8 (AMD).] 6.  Subsurface sewage disposal.  Persons who have been licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 22, section 42, subsection 3‑A, solely for the purpose of work relating to subsurface sewage disposal systems. This exemption does not apply to the board's power to license or to revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the license of any licensee;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §1 (AMD).] 7.  Person who performs work on certain vessels.  A person who performs work only on vessels under 200 feet long; and   [PL 2007, c. 379, §2 (AMD).] 8.  Persons engaged in design of minor construction.  Persons engaged in the design of the following minor construction do not need to provide stamped and sealed plans and specifications unless specifically required by the code enforcement officer.   A. Detached one-family or 2-family residences;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] B. Farm buildings with an overall floor plan not exceeding 3,000 square feet;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] C. Single bathroom additions or renovations in an existing building if there is no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] D. Revisions or additions to plumbing systems costing up to $10,000 if the work has no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal and does not involve roof drains;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] E. Revisions to existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and design of new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems if the work has no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal requirements and the project does not include more than one heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit with a maximum cooling capacity of 5 tons or heating capacity of 200,000 BTUs;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] F. Revisions or additions to structural systems costing up to $10,000 if the design is in accordance with the tables provided in the International Building Code; and   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] G. Revisions or additions to electrical systems costing up to $10,000 if the work has no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal.   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] All work done under these exemptions must be in accordance with the licensing requirements of the trade involved, including, but not limited to, all applicable construction industry design standards such as the National Fire Protection Association codes, the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code adopted pursuant to Title 10, chapter 1103 and any other state and municipal building and energy codes then in effect.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §7 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 760, §5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 442, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 34, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2005, c. 315, §§5-9 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 379, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §§4-7 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1256

A person who practices or offers to practice the profession of engineering in this State without being licensed or exempted in accordance with this chapter, or a person presenting or attempting to use the license or the seal of another, or a person who gives a false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to a member of the board in obtaining a license, or a person who falsely impersonates any other licensee of like or different name, or a person who attempts to use an expired or revoked license, or a person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter for which a penalty has not been prescribed commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $10,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §8 (AMD).] The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin a person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether other administrative, civil or criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted.   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §95 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §41 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 421, §B95 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 315, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §8 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1301

The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 16, administers this chapter. The board consists of 7 members. Six members are appointed by the Governor, of which 5 must be professional engineers who have the qualifications required by section 1302 and one must be a public member. The 7th member is the Chief Engineer of the Department of Transportation who shall serve as an ex officio voting member. To the extent that qualified nominees are available, appointment of nonpublic members must be made to ensure that a variety of engineering disciplines are represented. Nominees for appointment may be recommended to the Governor by representative engineering societies in the State.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §12 (AMD).] Appointments are for 5-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 575, §16 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §341 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §42 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 812, §204 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B126 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 442, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A103 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §5 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §12 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §8 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1302

Each member of the board must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this State, and each engineer member must have been engaged in the practice of the profession of engineering for at least 12 years and must have been in responsible charge of engineering work for at least 5 years. Teaching of engineering courses in a college or university offering an approved engineering curriculum of 4 years or more may be construed as responsible charge of engineering work.   [PL 1999, c. 186, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 575, §17 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §3 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1307

The board shall receive and account for all money derived under this chapter and shall pay the money, as provided by law, to the Treasurer of State, who shall keep the money in a separate fund to be known as the "Professional Engineers' Fund." The board may make other expenditures from this fund, upon itemized vouchers approved by the chair of the board, that in the opinion of the board are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 186, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 355, §8 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §4 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1309

The board shall maintain a roster of all active licensed professional engineers and certified engineer-interns on its publicly accessible website. Copies of the roster must be made available upon request for such fees as the board may authorize in its rules.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 13, §9 (RP). PL 1979, c. 541, §A206 (REEN). PL 1981, c. 2 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 456, §A109 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §158 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 442, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §9 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §5 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §17 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §10 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1351

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §1309 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 19: ENGINEERS Subchapter 3: LICENSURE §1352 §1351. Licensure required In order to safeguard life, health and property, any person practicing or offering to practice the profession of engineering is required to submit evidence of qualification to practice the profession of engineering and must be licensed as provided. It is unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to practice the profession of engineering in the State or to use in connection with the person's name or otherwise assume, use or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a professional engineer, unless that person has been duly licensed or exempted under this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §19 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 355, §10 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §19 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Data for this page extracted on 10/20/2025 14:32:56. Maine Government Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules Visit the State House Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking Email Office of the Revisor of Statutes

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1352

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §1351 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 19: ENGINEERS Subchapter 3: LICENSURE §1352-A §1352. Qualifications (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §47 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 442, §5 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §11 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §6 (RP). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Data for this page extracted on 10/20/2025 14:32:56. Maine Government Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules Visit the State House Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking Email Office of the Revisor of Statutes

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1352-A

To be eligible for licensure as a professional engineer, an applicant must submit 5 references with the application for licensure as a professional engineer, 3 of which must be from licensed professional engineers from this State or another state, territory or possession of the United States, District of Columbia or any foreign country having personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering experience. To be eligible for certification as an engineer-intern, an applicant must submit 3 references with the application for certification. Each applicant shall demonstrate that the applicant is trustworthy and competent to engage in the practice of professional engineering in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public.   [PL 2021, c. 505, §1 (AMD).] 1.  Professional engineer.  Minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is qualified for licensure as a professional engineer includes the following.   A. An applicant for licensure by endorsement or comity who provides proof that the applicant is a licensed professional engineer, in good standing, in another state, territory or possession of the United States, District of Columbia or any foreign country and whose qualifications meet the requirements of this chapter upon application may be licensed without further examination. To seek licensure under this paragraph, the applicant must be a graduate of an engineering curriculum approved by the engineering accreditation commission or of an equivalent engineering curriculum and have not less than 4 years of acceptable engineering experience after graduation and have been licensed by passing the national council principles and practice of engineering examination and the fundamentals of engineering examination.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §2 (AMD).] A-1. An applicant for licensure by endorsement or comity who provides proof that the applicant has been a licensed professional engineer, in good standing, in another state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or any foreign country for a minimum of 8 years and whose licensure qualifications are, in the opinion of the board, substantially equivalent to the requirements in this chapter and who has never been subject to disciplinary action as a professional engineer may be licensed as a professional engineer. The board, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, may waive additional qualifications.   [PL 2021, c. 47, §1 (NEW).] B. An applicant for licensure holding an active national council record whose qualifications meet the requirements of this chapter upon application may be licensed without further examination.   [PL 2025, c. 89, §1 (AMD).] B-1. An applicant for licensure who meets the requirements of a mutual recognition agreement between this State and another state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or any foreign country, whose licensure qualifications are, in the opinion of the board and by the language of the agreement, substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter, may be licensed without further examination.   [PL 2025, c. 89, §2 (NEW).] C. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering curriculum approved by the engineering accreditation commission or of an equivalent engineering curriculum of 4 years or more; has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering; has a record of an additional 4 years or more of progressive engineering experience, after graduation, of a grade and character that indicates to the board that the applicant may be competent to practice and has experienced increased engineering responsibilities; and has passed the national council examination in the principles and practice of engineering may be licensed as a professional engineer. An applicant for licensure may not sit for the principles and practice of engineering examination until the applicant has passed the fundamentals of engineering examination.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §2 (AMD).] D. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering technology curriculum approved by the engineering technology accreditation commission or of an equivalent engineering technology curriculum of 4 years or more; has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering; has a record of an additional 4 years or more of progressive engineering experience, after graduation, of a grade and character that indicates to the board that the applicant may be competent to practice and has experienced increased engineering responsibilities; and has passed the national council examination in the principles and practice of engineering may be licensed as a professional engineer. An applicant for licensure may not sit for the principles and practice of engineering examination until the applicant has passed the fundamentals of engineering examination.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §12 (AMD).] E. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering or engineering technology curriculum not approved by the accreditation board or from an allied science curriculum of 4 years or more; has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering; has a record of an additional 8 years or more of progressive engineering experience, after graduation, of a grade and character that indicates to the board that the applicant may be competent to practice and has experienced increased engineering responsibilities; and has passed the national council examination in the principles and practice of engineering may be licensed as a professional engineer. An applicant for licensure may not sit for the principles and practice of engineering examination until the applicant has passed the fundamentals of engineering examination.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §12 (AMD).] F. [PL 2005, c. 315, §20 (RP).] G. [PL 2013, c. 296, §2 (RP).] H. [PL 2013, c. 296, §2 (RP).] Engineering teaching experience of 4 years or more in a college or university offering an engineering or engineering technology curriculum approved by the accreditation board may be considered as engineering experience.   [PL 2025, c. 89, §§1, 2 (AMD).] 2.  Engineer-intern.  Minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is qualified for certification as an engineer-intern includes the following.   A. An applicant for certification as an engineer-intern is eligible to sit for the fundamentals of engineering examination during the applicant's senior year of college before graduation from an engineering or engineering technology program of 4 years or more. Certification as an engineer-intern may not take place until the applicant has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering and provided proof of graduation.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §13 (AMD).] B. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering curriculum approved by the engineering accreditation commission or of an equivalent engineering curriculum of 4 years or more and has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering may be certified as an engineer-intern.   [PL 2013, c. 296, §3 (AMD).] C. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering technology curriculum approved by the engineering technology accreditation commission of 4 years or more and has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering may be certified as an engineer-intern.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §14 (AMD).] D. An applicant who provides proof of graduation from an engineering or engineering technology curriculum not approved by the accreditation board or an allied science curriculum of 4 years or more and who has submitted a transcript showing the completion of the minimum number of engineering science and design credits as required in the national council engineering education standard and who has passed the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering may be certified as an engineer-intern.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §15 (AMD).] E. [PL 2005, c. 315, §20 (RP).] Certification as an engineer-intern is valid for an indefinite period.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §§13-15 (AMD).] A person having the necessary qualifications prescribed in this chapter is eligible for licensure even though the person may not be practicing the engineering profession at the time of submitting an application.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §20 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 186, §7 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 315, §20 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 296, §§2, 3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §40 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §§11-15 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 47, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 505, §1 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 89, §§1, 2 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1353

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §1352-A Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 19: ENGINEERS Subchapter 3: LICENSURE §1354 §1353. Application; fees Application for licensure as a professional engineer or certification as an engineer-intern must be made on a form prescribed by the board, contain statements made under oath showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's technical experience and contain references as set forth in section 1352‑A, none of which may be from members of the board. An applicant who fails to complete the application process within 5 years must reapply to the board, meet qualification requirements that are in effect at the time of the new application and submit updated documentation of engineering work experience. An applicant reapplying for licensure as a professional engineer must submit 5 references, 3 of which must be from licensed professional engineers as set forth in section 1352‑A and be current at the time of the new application. An applicant reapplying for certification as an engineer-intern must submit 3 references that are current at the time of the new application. An application fee may be established by rule by the board in an amount that is reasonable and necessary for its purpose.   [PL 2021, c. 505, §2 (AMD).] The licensure fee for professional engineers must be established by rule by the board in an amount not to exceed $200.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §21 (AMD).] The fee for engineer-intern certification or enrollment must be established by rule by the board in an amount not to exceed 1/2 of the licensure fee for professional engineers.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §21 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §48 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 442, §6 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §12 (AMD). RR 1999, c. 1, §44 (COR). PL 2005, c. 315, §21 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 296, §4 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 505, §2 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Data for this page extracted on 10/20/2025 14:32:56. Maine Government Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules Visit the State House Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking Email Office of the Revisor of Statutes

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1355

The board shall issue a license upon payment of the licensure fee as provided for in this chapter, to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. The license authorizes the practice of "professional engineering." Licenses must show the full name of the licensee, have a serial number and be signed by the chair of the board under seal of the board.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §22 (AMD).] The issuance of a license by the board is evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed professional engineer while the license remains unrevoked or unexpired.   [RR 2005, c. 1, §15 (COR).] Each licensee upon licensure may obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board, bearing the licensee's name and the legend "licensed professional engineer." Plans, specifications, plats and reports issued by a licensee must be stamped with the seal, as prescribed in the rules of the board, during the life of the licensee's license, but it is unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any document with the seal after the license of the licensee named thereon has expired or has been revoked, unless the license has been renewed or reissued.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §22 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 315, §22 (AMD). RR 2005, c. 1, §15 (COR). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1356

The board may suspend or revoke the license of an engineer or the certificate of an engineer-intern pursuant to Title 5, section 10004. The board may refuse to issue or renew or the District Court, pursuant to Title 4, chapter 5, may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the license of a licensed professional engineer or the certificate of an engineer-intern who is found guilty of:   [PL 2005, c. 315, §23 (AMD).] 1.  Fraud or deceit.  The practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a license as professional engineer or a certificate as an engineer-intern;   [PL 2005, c. 315, §23 (AMD).] 2.  Negligence or misconduct.  Any gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the practice of professional engineering as a licensed professional engineer or as an engineer-intern; or   [PL 2005, c. 315, §23 (AMD).] 3.  Violations.  Violating any provision of this chapter or any rule of the board.   [PL 1983, c. 413, §49 (AMD).] Any person may register a complaint of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct against any licensed professional engineer or any engineer-intern. These complaints must be in writing, signed by the individual making the complaint and filed with the board.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §23 (AMD).] The board, for reasons it may determine sufficient, may reissue a license to a professional engineer or a certificate to an engineer-intern to any person whose license or certificate has been revoked, as long as 4 or more members of the board vote in favor of that reissuance. A new license as a professional engineer or certificate as an engineer-intern, to replace any license or certificate revoked, lost, destroyed or mutilated, may be issued, subject to the rules of the board and a fee established by the board.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §17 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 575, §19 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §§564,565 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §49 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 355, §14 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §9 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B61 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 315, §23 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §17 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1357

Licenses expire on the last day of December of each odd-numbered year and a licensee may not practice professional engineering with an expired license. The board shall notify every person licensed under this chapter of the date of the expiration of that person's license and the amount of the fee that is required for its renewal. The notice must be provided at least one month in advance of the date of the expiration of the license. A license may be renewed after completion of professional development requirements and after payment of a fee established by rule by the board, which may not exceed $200 annually. Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee established by rule by the board in addition to the renewal fee. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that if the renewal application is made within 3 years from the date of the expiration the board may, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive any additional qualifications if the licensee has held a license for at least 10 years, has completed all professional development requirements and has never been subject to discipline in this or any other jurisdiction.   [PL 2015, c. 228, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 228, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 535 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 413, §50 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 442, §7 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §10 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 315, §24 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 296, §6 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 228, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 228, §2 (AFF). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1360

A person who is a resident of the State and has been certified in another state as an engineer-intern may be certified as an engineer-intern in this State upon payment of a fee established by the board and upon submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that certification as an engineer-intern in another state was under qualifications equivalent to those specified in this chapter for that certification.   [PL 1995, c. 355, §16 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §52 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §16 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1361

A licensee who has terminated practice of engineering may apply to the board for retired status. Upon receiving an application for retired status, accompanied by the fee established by the board, the board shall issue a certificate of retired status to the applicant and record the applicant's name in the roster as a retired licensee, along with the date of retired status.   [PL 2005, c. 315, §26 (AMD).] A retired licensee may retain but not use the seal and may not practice engineering. A retired licensee may apply for reinstatement to active status in accordance with section 1357 and after completing professional development requirements according to board rules.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §18 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 355, §17 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 315, §26 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 296, §7 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §18 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1374

The commissioner shall set fees for licensure, certification and registration which shall be just sufficient to cover the costs of implementing this chapter. A person licensed as a fire sprinkler system contractor who wishes to be certified as a responsible managing supervisor shall not be required to pay a fee for that certification. A person certified as a professional engineer by the State shall not be required to pay a fee for either being licensed as a fire sprinkler system contractor or being certified as a responsible managing supervisor.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] All fees received by the department shall be paid to the State Treasurer and shall be used for carrying out this chapter. Any balance of these fees shall not lapse but shall be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal years.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1375

1.  Fire sprinkler system contractor.  The commissioner shall issue a fire sprinkler system contractor license to any person who retains, either by employment or contract, at least one certified responsible managing supervisor. A certified responsible managing supervisor may also be a fire sprinkler system contractor.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).] 2.  Certification of responsible managing supervisor.  The commissioner shall issue a responsible managing supervisor certificate to any person who:   A. Is certified by the National Institute for the Certification in Engineering Technologies at Level III for fire protection automatic sprinkler systems layout;   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] B. Is licensed by the State as a professional engineer and has 5 years experience in the field of fire protection, mechanical, piping or related engineering fields; or   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] C. If applying prior to July 1, 1995, has 5 years prior experience in the planning or installation of fire sprinkler systems in the United States if the applicant provides a sworn statement of reference from 3 individuals as to the applicant's experience and is approved by the Fire Sprinkler Advisory Council created in section 1381.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).] 3.  Inspection technician.  The commissioner shall issue an inspection technician registration to any person who demonstrates an understanding of fire sprinkler system planning, installation and maintenance sufficient to determine whether a fire sprinkler system is in proper operating condition.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 15101

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.  [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §1 (RP).] 2.  Authorized inspector.  "Authorized inspector" means a person holding a license to inspect boilers and pressure vessels within this State issued under section 15120.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Board.  [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §3 (RP).] 4.  Chief inspector.  "Chief inspector" means the Chief Inspector of Boilers and Pressure Vessels approved under section 15106.   [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §3 (AMD).] 5.  Code.  "Code" means the boiler and pressure vessel code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and amendments and interpretations made and approved by the council of the society.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] 6.  Commissioner.  "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] 7.  Department.  "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] 8.  Deputy inspector.  "Deputy inspector" means a person, employed by the State and supervised by the chief inspector, authorized to inspect boilers and pressure vessels within this State.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).] 8-A.  Director.  "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §5 (NEW).] 9.  Miniature boiler.  "Miniature boiler" means a boiler as defined by the code.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] 10.  Schoolhouse.  "Schoolhouse" includes, but is not limited to, any structure used by schools or colleges, public or private, for the purpose of housing classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums or dormitories.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §H14 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §H17 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 386, §W3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §§1-5 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 15103-A

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.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] 2.  Rule-making authority.  The director shall establish guidelines and adopt rules necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. The rules must address, but are not limited to:   A. Requirements for the safe and proper construction, installation, repair, use and operation of boilers and pressure vessels in this State. The rules must conform as nearly as practicable to the code;   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Requirements for licensure of boiler operators, stationary steam engineers and authorized inspectors;   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. Qualifications of welders performing welding on boilers and pressure vessels;   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] D. Requirements for the method and frequency of boiler and pressure vessel inspections;   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] E. Requirements for the nature and size of miniature boilers or pressure vessels to be inspected;   [PL 2021, c. 642, §48 (AMD).] F. Criteria by which a temporary extension of an inspection certificate beyond 14 months in the case of boilers and beyond 38 months in the case of pressure vessels may be authorized; and   [PL 2021, c. 642, §49 (AMD).] G. In accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the director determines appropriate for licensure by endorsement.   [PL 2021, c. 642, §50 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 642, §§48-50 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §10 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 642, §§48-50 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 15106

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 steam engineer, mechanical engineer, boilermaker or boiler inspector as described in section 15103‑A.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §15 (AMD).] The commissioner may likewise hire deputy inspectors as necessary to carry out this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §H14 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §H17 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 386, §W9 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §15 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 15109

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 the applicable chapter of the code.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] B. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. H, §1 (RP).] C. "Have charge of" means the general supervisory control over the operation and maintenance of a plant and other stationary steam engineers or other personnel engaged in the operation of the plant.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] D. "Operate" means to control by observation and manipulation of mechanical or automatic and remote controls equipment in connection with a plant, but does not include persons who "have charge of" the plant.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] E. "Plant" means heating plant, power plant or process plant.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] F. "#/HR" means pounds of steam per hour output or equivalent.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] G. "Psi" means pounds per square inch.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] H. "Supervise" means to have supervisory control over the operation and maintenance of a plant, other stationary steam engineers or other personnel engaged in the operation or maintenance of a plant, but does not mean "have charge of" as defined in paragraph C.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. H, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Licenses.  [PL 2003, c. 597, §1 (RP).] 2-A.  Licenses.  In order to safeguard life, health and property, the director shall provide for the mandatory licensing of stationary steam engineers and boiler operators. This subsection does not apply to:   A. Persons operating boilers exempt under section 15102;   [PL 2003, c. 597, §2 (NEW).] B. Persons employed by entities under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission or the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or its successor or other organization approved by the director; or   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §18 (AMD).] C. Persons operating steam heating boilers, hot water heating boilers and hot water supply boilers located in schoolhouses or owned by municipalities.   [PL 2003, c. 597, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §18 (AMD).] 3.  Issuance of license.  The director shall issue a license to an applicant in the grade requested, upon payment of the application fee and license fee as set under section 15104‑C, if the applicant has satisfactorily met the examination and other requirements of this section.   A. A license expires on the date set by the commissioner pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4 for the licensing period for which the license is issued. A license may be renewed upon receipt of the application for renewal and payment of the renewal fee as set in section 15104‑C.   A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 15104‑C. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date shall pay an additional late fee as set under section 15104‑C and is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the director, after giving due consideration to the protection of the public, may waive examination or other requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the director shall waive examination if a renewal application is made within 90 days after separation from the United States Armed Forces, under conditions other than dishonorable, by a person who has failed to renew that person's license because that person was on active duty in the Armed Forces; except that the waiver of examination may not be granted if the person served more than 4 years in the Armed Forces, except if that person is required by some mandatory provision to serve a longer period and that person submits satisfactory evidence of this mandatory provision to the director.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §19 (AMD).] B. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. H, §2 (RP).] C. The director shall determine the eligibility for licensure of any applicant who holds a current stationary steam engineering license issued by the proper authority of any state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or Canada that has requirements equal to those of this State and recognizes the license issued by this State without further examination. The director shall certify as eligible for a license any applicant who holds a current Canadian marine or United States Coast Guard marine engineer's license and who has worked as a boiler engineer or operator 3 of the last 5 years prior to application. The applicant bears the burden of proving those matters necessary for a license based on reciprocity.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §19 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. H, §2 (AMD).] 4.  Denial or revocation of license.  [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §13 (RP).] 5.  Examination committee.  [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. MM, §9 (RP).] 5-A.  Examination committee; duties.  [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. MM, §10 (RP).] 6.  Examinations.  [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §16 (RP).] 6-A.  Examinations.  Applicants for licensure shall present to the director a written application for examination accompanied by the required fee as set under section 15104‑C. Examinations must be in whole or in part in writing and of a thorough and practical character commensurate with the responsibilities of the prospective license holder.     The passing grade on any examination may not be less than 70%.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §20 (AMD).] 7.  Scope of licenses.  The scope of a boiler operator's license and 4 classes of engineering licenses is as set out in this subsection.   A.   [PL 2003, c. 597, §4 (RP).] B. The holder of a boiler operator's license may operate, supervise or have charge of a heating plant having a capacity of not more than 20,000 #/HR or operate or supervise a plant up to the capacity of the license of the engineer in charge of the plant in which the licensee is employed. The applicant for a boiler operator's license must have 6 months' operating experience prior to examination under a boiler operator's training permit. The director shall issue a permit for the purpose of gaining that experience upon receipt of the required fee as set under section 15104‑C. Such a permit must be limited to a specified plant and must be limited to one year. The director may extend the permit for a period not to exceed one year under unusual circumstances. The director may allow the owner of a small plant to sit for the boiler operator's examination without first obtaining a boiler operator's training permit.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §21 (AMD).] C. The holder of a 4th-class engineer's license may have charge of a plant of not more than 50,000 #/HR or operate or supervise a plant up to the capacity of the license of the engineer in charge of the plant in which the licensee is employed. An applicant for a 4th-class engineer's license must be a high school graduate or have equivalent education and at least one year of operating or supervising experience under a duly licensed engineer having charge of a plant. An applicant for a 4th-class engineer's license must have at least one year operating or supervising experience as a boiler operator.   [PL 2003, c. 597, §6 (AMD).] D. The holder of a 3rd-class engineer's license may have charge of a plant of not more than 100,000 #/HR or operate or supervise a plant up to the capacity of the license of the engineer in charge of the plant in which the licensee is employed. An applicant for a 3rd-class engineer's license must have at least one year operating or supervising experience as a 4th-class engineer.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] E. The holder of a 2nd-class engineer's license may have charge of a plant of not more than 200,000 #/HR or operate or supervise a plant up to the capacity of the license of the engineer in charge of the plant in which the licensee is employed. An applicant for a 2nd-class engineer's license must have at least 2 years operating or supervising experience as a 3rd-class engineer.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] F. The holder of a first-class engineer's license may operate, supervise or have charge of a plant of unlimited steam capacity. An applicant for a first-class engineer's license must have at least 2 years operating or supervisory experience as a 2nd-class engineer.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] G. One year of schooling in the field of boiler operation in a school approved by the director is equivalent to 6 months of operating experience. The director may conduct an accreditation review of the technical school. The technical school shall pay a fee for the accreditation review.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §22 (AMD).] H. In the event of a lack of qualified personnel in the plant in which the applicant is employed, the director may waive the operating experience requirements of the applicant for examination for the next higher grade of license. Any such license issued must be limited to that plant.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §23 (AMD).] I. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the director may permit an applicant to take the examination for a license if, in the director's opinion, the experience or educational qualifications, or both, of the applicant are equivalent to the operating experience required by this subsection.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §23 (AMD).] [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §§21-23 (AMD).] 8.  Rules.  [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §24 (RP).] 9.  Fees.  [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. MM, §14 (RP).] 10.  Committee expenses.  [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. MM, §15 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §H14 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §H17 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 691, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 127, §D5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 386, §§W12-20 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 323, §§36-39 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 573, §A4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 597, §§1-6 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. MM, §§7-15 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §§18-24 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. H, §§1, 2 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 15209

The director shall license an applicant as a private tramway inspector, who may perform the inspections required on tramways, if that applicant:   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §14 (AMD).] 1.  Registration.  Is a professional engineer with a current valid registration in some state. If an applicant for a private tramway inspector's license demonstrates to the director that the applicant possesses more than 6 years' experience in the construction, design, inspection and operation of tramways, this registration requirement may be waived by the director;   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §15 (AMD).] 2.  Experience.  Has considerable experience in the construction, design or maintenance of tramways;   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] 3.  Experience in inspecting.  Has 4 years' experience inspecting tramways while working for an insurance company, a government agency or a company performing tramway or similar equipment inspections;   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] 4.  Capability and aptitude.  Has the physical capability and aptitude to perform the duties of a private tramway inspector in a safe and thorough manner; and   [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §15 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).] 5.  Examination.  Has sufficient experience and knowledge to achieve a satisfactory rating in an examination designed to test the applicant's knowledge of orders and principles of tramway safety. When an applicant for a private tramway inspector's license demonstrates more than 6 years' experience in the construction, design, inspection and operation of tramways, the provisions for examination may be waived.   A. The examination must be confined to questions the answers to which will aid in determining the fitness and competency of the applicant for the intended service and must be of uniform standard throughout the State.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §16 (AMD).] B. [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §15 (RP); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).] C. A private tramway inspector's license is issued for a period of one year. The license fee must be set by the director under section 15225‑A.   [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §15 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).] D. Applications for examination and license must be on forms furnished by the director. The examination fee for a private tramway inspector's license must be set by the director under section 15225‑A.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §16 (AMD).] [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §16 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §H14 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §H17 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 386, §X9 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 573, §B15 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 573, §B36 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §§14-16 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 15213

A person may not service, repair, alter or install any elevator unless that person is licensed as an elevator or lift mechanic under this chapter. Elevator work in industrial plants and manufacturing plants may be performed by plant personnel who are not licensed under this chapter if the work is supervised by the plant engineer and performed in compliance with rules adopted by the director.   [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §20 (AMD).] The word "elevator," as used in this chapter, includes all electrical equipment, wiring, steelwork and piping in the elevator machine room, hoistway and pit pertaining to the operation and control of an elevator, except power feeders and required power equipment up to the control panel, heating, lighting, ventilation and drainage equipment.   [PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §20 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 573, Pt. B, §36 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §H14 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §H17 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 386, §X13 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 573, §B20 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 573, §B36 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §20 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 18101

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 1.  Accessory equipment.  "Accessory equipment" means equipment, materials and controls that are not integral parts of the oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas burning unit but that are connected to the oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas burning unit and have the potential to affect the safety of the equipment.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  ASME container.  "ASME container" means a container constructed in accordance with a code developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers or its successor organization.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Board.  "Board" means the Maine Fuel Board established in Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 49.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Chimney.  "Chimney" means a factory-built, masonry or metal chimney constructed to allow one or more vertical or nearly vertical passageways for conveying flue gases from a building to the outside atmosphere.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 5.  Dispensing station.  "Dispensing station" means a licensed facility consisting of fixed equipment where propane or natural gas is stored and dispensed into portable containers.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 6.  Equipment installations.  "Equipment installations" means the installation, alteration or repair of oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas burning equipment and chimneys, or pellet-fired central heating appliances, including accessory equipment as relating only to the safety of the installation. Associated electrical equipment must be wired in compliance with the rules of the Electricians' Examining Board established in Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 13.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §1 (AMD).] 7.  Natural gas.  "Natural gas" means hydrocarbon fuel in a gaseous state with a composition of predominantly CH4.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §1 (AMD).] 8.  NFPA.  "NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 9.  Propane.  "Propane" means a hydrocarbon fuel with a chemical composition of predominantly C3H8, whether recovered from natural gas or from crude oil.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 10.  Self-service dispensing station.  "Self-service dispensing station" means a licensed facility where propane or natural gas is dispensed into permanently mounted fuel containers on vehicles.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §1 (AMD).] 11.  Solid fuel.  "Solid fuel" means coal, wood, pellets and other similar organic materials or any combination of them.   [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. I, §1 (AMD).] 12.  State fuel inspector.  "State fuel inspector" means a person employed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation to enforce the provisions of this chapter.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).] 13.  Wood pellets.  "Wood pellets" means a wood fuel product manufactured from compressed sawdust or other wood by-product that is pressed or extruded into pieces of uniform size and shape that are designed to be fed in bulk to a combustion chamber. "Wood pellets" does not include ground wood chips.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. I, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 169, §1 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 18104

The licensing provisions of this chapter do not apply to:   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 1.  Electricians.  An electrician duly licensed under chapter 17 insofar as the installation of electrical equipment or the performance of any electrical work involved in the installation of oil or solid fuel or propane or natural gas burners is concerned;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Engineers and operators.  A person holding an engineer's license issued under section 15109, or working under the general supervision of one so licensed while performing oil or solid fuel burner repair and maintenance on propane or natural gas burning equipment as is necessary in the steam or heating plant where that person is employed, if that work is performed in compliance with section 18107, or a person employed by companies under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Equipment.  Solid fuel burning fireplace stoves, room heaters and stoves designed exclusively for heating and cooking and not attached to a central heating system and heating or cooling equipment operated by means of solar energy;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Highway transport drivers.  A highway transport driver who drives a tractor-trailer commercial motor vehicle that has a cargo tank with a water capacity of 9,000 gallons or more and delivers propane to a bulk plant, as defined in NFPA standards, Number 58, or industrial customers;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 5.  Individual user of a self-service propane or natural gas dispensing station.  An individual user of a self-service propane or natural gas dispensing station;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 6.  Mechanics.  The installation of air-handling equipment, sheet metal and other specialized equipment and services associated with oil or solid fuel or propane or natural gas burning equipment made by qualified mechanics of those trades who do not hold a master oil and solid fuel burning technician's license under section 18132, journeyman oil and solid fuel burning technician's license under section 18133, apprentice oil and solid fuel burning technician's license under section 18134 or propane and natural gas technician's license under section 18135. Such an installation must conform to the standards and rules of the board and must be made under the supervision of a master oil and solid fuel burning technician or propane and natural gas technician having responsibility for the installation;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 7.  Personal abode.  A person making an oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas burning installation in a single family residence occupied or to be occupied by that person as that person's bona fide personal abode, provided that the installation conforms with standards and rules of the board;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 8.  Persons working on internal combustion engines and associated gas trains.  A person who works on internal combustion engines and associated gas trains;   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 9.  Plumbers.  A plumber duly licensed under chapter 49 insofar as the work covered by that chapter is involved; and   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 10.  Regular employees of industrial facilities.  Regular employees of industrial plants installing and servicing oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas burning equipment of greater than 10,000,000 BTUs per hour input.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. § t12-s6

Title 12, §6: Powers of districts and supervisors

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          §5



          Title 12: CONSERVATION

          Part 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

          Chapter 1: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

          Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS




          §6-A







                §6. Powers of districts and supervisors

          A soil and water conservation district organized under this chapter shall constitute an agency of the State and a public body corporate and politic, exercising public powers, and such district, and the supervisors thereof, shall have the following powers, in addition to others granted in other sections of this chapter:
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                            [PL 1965, c. 190, §4 (AMD).]



              1. 
                            Preventive and control measures; flood prevention. 
                            To carry out preventive and control measures and works of improvement for flood prevention, or the conservation, development, utilization and disposal of water within the district, including, but not limited to, engineering operations, methods of cultivation, the growing of vegetation, changes in use of land, on lands owned or controlled by this State or any of its agencies, with the cooperation of the agency administering and having jurisdiction thereof, and on any other lands within the district upon obtaining the consent of the occupier of such lands or the necessary rights or interests in such lands;
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              2. 
                            Agreements. 
                            To cooperate, or enter into agreements with, and within the limits of appropriations or other funds duly made available to it by law, to furnish financial or other aid to any agency, governmental or otherwise, or any occupier of lands within the district, in the carrying on of erosion control and prevention operations and works of improvement for flood prevention and the conservation, development, utilization and disposal of water within the district, subject to such conditions as the supervisors may deem necessary to advance the purposes of this chapter;
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              3. 
                            Options, purchase, sale, etc. of property. 
                            To obtain options upon and to acquire, by purchase, exchange, lease, gift, grant, bequest or devise, any property, real or personal, or rights or interests therein, after consultation with town, city and county officials; all such property shall be exempt from taxation by the State or any subdivisions or agencies thereof; to maintain, administer and improve any properties acquired, to receive income from such properties and to expend such income in carrying out the purposes and provisions of this chapter; and to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any of its real and personal property or interests therein in furtherance of the purposes and provisions of this chapter;
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              4. 
                            Equipment and machinery made available. 
                            To make available, on such terms as it shall prescribe, to land occupiers within the district, agricultural and engineering machinery and equipment, and such other equipment or material, as will assist such land occupiers to carry on operations upon their lands for the conservation of soil resources and for the prevention and control of soil erosion, and for flood prevention or the conservation, development, utilization and disposal of water;
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              5. 
                            Construct and maintain structures. 
                            To construct, improve, operate and maintain such structures as may be necessary or convenient for the performance of any of the operations authorized in this chapter;
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              6. 
                            Plans. 
                            To develop comprehensive plans for the conservation of soil resources, for the control and prevention of soil erosion, and for flood prevention or the conservation, development, utilization and disposal of water within the district, which plans shall specify in such detail as may be possible the acts, procedures, performances and avoidances which are necessary or desirable for the effectuation of such plans, including the specification of engineering operations, methods of cultivation, the growing of vegetation, cropping programs, tillage practices and changes in use of land; and to publish such plans and information and bring them to the attention of occupiers of lands within the district;
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              7. 
                            Agent for federal and state agencies; accept gifts; contracts. 
                            To act as agent for the United States or any of its agencies, or for this State or any of its agencies, in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation or administration of any project for soil conservation, erosion control, erosion prevention, flood prevention or for the conservation, development, utilization and disposal of water within its boundaries; to accept donations, gifts and contributions in money, services, materials or otherwise from the United States or any of its agencies; or from this State or any of its agencies, and to use or expend such moneys, services, materials or other contributions in carrying on its operations; and to enter into contracts or negotiations with any and all federal agencies having responsibility for the distribution of surplus war or other materials suitable for utilization in soil conservation or water conservation projects for the use thereof; to enter into contracts and negotiate with any agency of the United States Government in any plan related to soil conservation, flood prevention, or the conservation, development, utilization and disposal of water;
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              8. 
                            Sue and be sued; seal; borrow money. 
                            To sue and be sued in the name of the district; to have a seal, which seal shall be judicially noticed; to have perpetual succession unless terminated; to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers; to borrow money and to execute promissory notes, bonds and other evidences of indebtedness in connection therewith; to make, and from time to time amend and repeal, rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter, to carry into effect its purposes and powers;
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              9. 
                            Supervisors may require contributions. 
                            As a condition to the extending of any benefits under this chapter to, or the performance of work upon, any lands not owned or controlled by this State or any of its agencies, the supervisors may require contributions in money, services, materials or otherwise to any operations conferring such benefits, and may require land occupiers to enter into such agreements as to the permanent use of such lands as will tend to prevent or control erosion thereon;
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              10. 
                            Cooperate with other districts. 
                            To cooperate with any other district organized under this chapter in the exercise of any or all powers conferred in this chapter.
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          Provisions with respect to the acquisition, operation or disposition of property by other public bodies shall not be applicable to a district organized hereunder unless the Legislature shall specifically so state.
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                    SECTION HISTORY
                    PL 1965, c. 190, §4 (AMD).















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Me. Rev. Stat. § t20A-s11

Title 20-A, §11: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Council

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          Title 20-A: EDUCATION

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          Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS




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                §11. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Council

          (REPEALED)


                    SECTION HISTORY
                    PL 2011, c. 346, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 410, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 144, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 607, §7 (RP).















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Me. Rev. Stat. § t6-s17

Title 6, §17: Aeronautical functions

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          Title 6: AERONAUTICS

          Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION




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                §17. Aeronautical functions

          The department shall be responsible for performing aeronautical functions including, but not limited to, the following:
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              1. 
                            Development. 
                            Aid and assist municipalities and other political subdivisions in the development of their public airports;
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            [PL 2011, c. 351, §2 (AMD).]




              2. 
                            Federal aid. 
                            Aid and assist municipalities and other political subdivisions with consultant and state engineers in the request for state and federal aid in the development of the capital improvement programs, planning grants, design and construction of airport projects;
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            [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]




              3. 
                            Enforcement. 
                            Enforce all state aviation laws;
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            [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]




              4. 
                            Inspection. 
                            Inspection of all commercial and utility airports open to the public and all private airports with commercial activity;
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            [PL 1999, c. 131, §8 (AMD).]




              5. 
                            Safety. 
                            Develop and promote aeronautical safety;
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            [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]




              6. 
                            Promotion. 
                            Develop and promote aeronautics and education in aeronautics within the State;
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            [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]




              7. 
                            Investigation. 
                            Assist the National Transportation Safety Board as needed in the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents in the State;
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            [PL 1991, c. 68 (AMD).]




              8. 
                            Federal regulations. 
                            Maintain a complete file on all federal air regulations;
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            [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]




              9. 
                            Snow removal.Â



            [PL 2011, c. 351, §3 (RP).]




              10. 
                            Air navigation facilities. 
                            Aid in development of a system of air navigation facilities;
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            [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]




              11. 
                            Rules and regulations. 
                            Adopt rules and regulations;
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            [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]




              12. 
                            State airport system plan. 
                            Develop a state airport system plan and periodically update;
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            [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]




              13. 
                            Capital improvement programs. 
                            Prepare capital improvement programs and aeronautical budgets;
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            [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]




              14. 
                            Civil Aeronautics Board proceedings. 
                            Monitor and participate in Civil Aeronautics Board proceedings; and
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            [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]




              15. 
                            Further duties. 
                            Carry out such other and further duties as are provided by law.
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            [PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW).]



                    SECTION HISTORY
                    PL 1977, c. 678, §30 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 68 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 131, §8 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 351, §§2, 3 (AMD).















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