Maine Plumbing Licensing Law

Maine Code · 24 sections

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

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1102

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following: [PL 1973, c. 363 (RPR).] 1. Commissions. [PL 1997, c. 119, §2 (RP).] 1-A. Public utility. An entity subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the Federal Communications Commission, including all employees of such an entity, but only to the extent the entity or its employees are making electrical installations in furtherance of providing its authorized service or activities incidental to that authorized service. This exception does not apply to: A. Installations, other than installation of a meter, inside a customer's building; [PL 2011, c. 290, §3 (NEW).] B. Installations of manufactured housing service equipment; and [PL 2017, c. 198, §3 (AMD).] C. Installations at any business office of a utility corporation that is not physically located adjacent to the utility's generation or transmission and distribution plant; [PL 2011, c. 290, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 198, §3 (AMD).] 1-B. Aboveground electric lines. Electrical work in connection with the construction, installation, operation, repair or maintenance of any aboveground electric transmission line capable of operating at one kilovolt or more. [PL 2017, c. 198, §4 (AMD).] 1-C. Contractor. An entity, including all employees of such an entity, to the extent the entity has contracted with a public utility, as described in this section, to perform services for the public utility, but only to the extent the public utility would be exempt from this chapter if it were performing the services directly through its employees; or [PL 2011, c. 290, §5 (NEW).] 2. Utility corporations. [PL 2011, c. 290, §6 (RP).] 3. Mines, ships and carriers. The electrical work and equipment in mines, pipeline systems, ships, railway rolling stock or automotive equipment. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).] 4. Certain laboratories. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §3 (RP).] 5. Oil burner technicians. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §4 (RP).] 6. Elevator mechanics. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §5 (RP).] 7. Low-energy installers. [PL 1991, c. 531, §3 (RP).] 8. Gas installers. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §6 (RP).] 9. Plumbers. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §7 (RP).] 10. Pump installers. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §7 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 69, §1 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 312, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 363 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 127, §177 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §B5 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 735, §§47,48 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 531, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 659, §A2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 114, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §H12 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §H17 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 119, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 576, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §§F2-7 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 657, §13 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 290, §§3-6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 198, §§3, 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, § 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, § 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, § 14501

w & Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §14363 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS §14502 §14501. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 324, §3 (AMD).] 1. Consumer. "Consumer" means any person who purchases or contracts for the purchase of home repair services. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 2. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §48 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).] 3. Door-to-door sales. "Door-to-door sales" means the solicitation or sale of home repair services by a home repair seller or the seller's employees to a consumer as a result of or in connection with the seller's or the employee's direct contact accomplished by means of a personal visit to the consumer, other than at the seller's place of business, without the consumer soliciting the initial contact. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 4. Employee. "Employee" means any independent contractor, agent or person working for a salary or a commission who is affiliated with a home repair seller. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 5. Home repair seller. "Home repair seller" means any person, partnership, corporation, business, trust or other legal entity that sells or provides home repair services. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 6. Home repair services. "Home repair services" means to fix, replace, alter, convert, modernize, improve or make an addition to real property primarily designed or used as a residence. "Home repair services" includes, but is not limited to, the construction, installation, replacement, improvement or cleaning of driveways, swimming pools, porches, kitchens, chimneys, chimney liners, garages, fences, fall-out shelters, central air conditioning, central heating, boilers, furnaces, hot water heaters, electric wiring, sewers, plumbing fixtures, storm doors, storm windows, siding or awnings or other improvements to structures within the residence or upon the land adjacent to the residence, including tree trimming. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 7. Permanent place of business. "Permanent place of business" means a building or other permanent structure, including a home residence, that is owned or held under a 12-month lease or rental agreement, from which business is commenced and that is used in whole or in part for the purpose of engaging in sales of home repair services. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 8. Residence. "Residence" means a single-family or multifamily dwelling, including but not limited to a single-family home, apartment building, condominium, duplex or town house that is used or intended to be used by its occupants as a dwelling place. [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 9. Tra

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. tit. 32, § 3301

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).] 1. Apprentice plumber. [PL 1983, c. 468, §11 (RP).] 1-A. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1985, c. 389, §16 (NEW).] 1-B. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1985, c. 389, §16 (NEW).] 2. Board. "Board" means the Plumbers' Examining Board appointed under section 3401. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).] 2-A. Journeyman-in-training. "Journeyman-in-training" means a person who is licensed under this chapter to assist in making plumbing installations under the direct supervision of a journeyman plumber or a master plumber who may not act as or represent that the person is a journeyman plumber, as defined in subsection 3. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).] 3. Journeyman plumber. "Journeyman plumber" means any person who customarily performs the work of installing plumbing and drainage under the employment and direction of a master plumber or, not being a master plumber, does plumbing repair work as a regular part-time occupation. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).] 4. Limited license. "Limited license" means a limited plumber's license to install and service plumbing work related to a specific type of plumbing equipment or to specific plumbing installations granted to any person who has passed a satisfactory examination before the board. It must specify the name of the person who is limited to engage in the occupation of installing and servicing the plumbing work related to the type of equipment or to specific plumbing installations only as authorized by the license. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).] 5. Master plumber. "Master plumber" means any individual qualified under this chapter engaging in or about to engage in the business of installing plumbing or plumbing systems. The license must specify the name of the individual to whom the license is issued. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).] 5-A. Propane and natural gas installer. A "propane and natural gas installer" means a person licensed under chapter 139 when installing propane and natural gas utilization equipment, subject to the restrictions of that person's license. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. D, §11 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 6. Trainee plumber. "Trainee plumber" means any person who is engaged in assisting in making plumbing installations under the direct supervision of one or more licensed journeyman plumbers or licensed master plumbers, whether for the purpose of learning the trade or otherwise. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).] 7. Trainee plumber. [PL 1983, c. 468, §15 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 363, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 521, §9 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 118, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §§1-5 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 468, §§11-15 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §§16,17 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 597, §§5-8 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 9, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H31 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §L1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. D, §11 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §§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, § 3302

1. License required. A license is required for any individual who is engaged in plumbing or performing plumbing installations. A license is not required for any activity for which a permit is not required under Title 30‑A, section 4215. This section does not apply to the following: A. Plumbing by regular employees of public utilities as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102, when working as such; [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. B, §33 (AMD).] B. Plumbing by oil burner technicians, duly licensed under chapter 139, and propane and natural gas installers, licensed under chapter 139, except that this exception only applies to hot and cold water connections to existing piping in the same room where the installation is taking place and does not apply beyond any existing branch connection supplying water; [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).] C. Plumbing by a person in a single-family residence occupied or to be occupied by that person as that person's bona fide personal abode as long as the installation conforms with board laws and rules; and [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).] D. Plumbing by a pump installer who is duly licensed pursuant to section 4700‑I, subsection 2, except that this exception is limited to installing piping from the cold water distribution pipe at the pressure tank's main shut-off valve to the existing water supply piping as long as the piping is located in the same room as the tank, the length of the piping is no longer than 15 feet and the piping does not extend beyond any existing branches. Such plumbing must conform to the board's laws and rules. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §116 (AMD).] 2. Municipal licenses not required. A municipality may not require plumbers to be municipally licensed nor may any municipality issue a permit for any plumbing installation unless satisfied that the person, firm or corporation applying for the permit complies with this chapter. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).] 3. Supervision of trainee plumber. A master or journeyman plumber may not have more than 3 trainee plumbers working under the master or journeyman plumber's direct supervision. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 521, §6 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 78, §182 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §6 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 468, §16 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 141, §B33 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §L2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. D, §12 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §116 (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, § 3303

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §3302 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 49: PLUMBERS Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS §3304 §3303. Provisions in city charters not affected (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 469, §7 (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, § 3304

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §3303 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 49: PLUMBERS Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS §3305 §3304. Unlicensed practice Any person who violates section 3302, subsection 1 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §1 (NEW).] 1. Penalties. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §1 (RP).] 2. Injunction. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §1 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 363, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 521, §7 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §8 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 413, §140 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §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. 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, § 3305

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §3304 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 49: PLUMBERS Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS §3351 §3305. Exceptions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 521, §8 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 469, §9 (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, § 3401

The Plumbers' Examining Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 32, consists of 5 members, who are appointed by the Governor as follows. [PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF).] 1. Public member. One of the members of the board must be a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).] 2. Master plumbers. Three of the members of the board must be master plumbers as defined in section 3301, and one of those 3 members must be a member of a bona fide labor organization. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).] 3. Journeyman plumbers. [PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF); MRSA T. 32 §3401, sub-§3 (RP).] 3-A. Journeyman plumber. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. F, §2 (RP).] 4. Local plumbing inspector. One of the members of the board must be a local plumbing inspector who has been engaged in plumbing inspections for at least 4 years and is employed by a municipality. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).] Members are appointed for terms of 4 years. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).] Any member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 234, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 575, §38 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §§362,363 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §§10,10A,11 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A77 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §141 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §39 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §229 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 597, §9 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 503, §B140 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A228 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §54 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 107, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 107, §2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. F, §§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, § 3402

State plumbing inspectors appointed under this section have powers throughout the several counties of the State similar to those sheriffs have in their respective counties, relating to enforcement of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. These powers are limited to the power to issue citations, the power to serve summonses, to conduct investigations and to order corrections of violations by licensees in accordance with the specific statutory authority set forth in this chapter. If any state plumbing inspector finds any plumbing installation in any building or structure which does not comply with the adopted state plumbing code that inspector shall, with the consent of the local plumbing inspector, order that the installation be removed or remedied and that order must be complied with immediately by the owner or occupant of the premises or building or the installer of the plumbing in violation. If any state plumbing inspector finds any plumbing installation in any building or structure which creates a danger to other property or to the public, the inspector may forbid use of the building or structure by serving a written order upon the owner and the occupant, if any, to vacate within a reasonable period of time to be stated in the order. [PL 1991, c. 509, §23 (AMD).] Any person ordered by a state plumbing inspector to correct a plumbing deficiency or to vacate a building or structure may, within 7 days, appeal to the Plumbers' Examining Board, which shall within a reasonable time review the order and file its decision on the appeal. The decision of the board must be complied with within the time that is fixed in the decision. If any person, firm or corporation fails or refuses to carry out any such order of any state plumbing inspector or decision of the board, a court may order appropriate relief. Any person ordered by the board to correct a plumbing deficiency or to vacate a building or structure may appeal the order to the Superior Court pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80B, by filing a petition for review within 48 hours of receipt of the order. The order by the Plumbers' Examining Board may not be stayed unless by order of the Superior Court for good cause. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §3 (AMD).] Upon the failure of any person to carry out the final order, the Plumbers' Examining Board may petition the Superior Court for the county in which the premises or building is located from an injunction to enforce that order. If the court determines upon hearing the petition that a lawful final order was issued, it shall order compliance. [PL 1989, c. 483, Pt. A, §51 (NEW).] In addition to any other powers, state plumbing inspectors shall have the right of entry during usual business hours to inspect any and all buildings and premises in the performance of their duties. They may enter any building only with the permission of the owner, occupant or person having control of the building or pursuant to an order of court. [PL 1989, c. 483, Pt. A, §51 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 469, §12 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 703, §A78 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §18 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B138 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 483, §A51 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 509, §23 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §55 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §L3 (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, § 3403

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §3402 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 49: PLUMBERS Subchapter 3: EXAMINING BOARD §3403-A §3403. Meeting; chair The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 575, §39 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §13 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A79 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §142 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §40 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §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. 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, § 3403-A

The board shall administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter and has the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (AMD).] 1. Rules. The board may, in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2, adopt rules commensurate with the authority vested in it by this chapter. These rules may include, but not be limited to, internal plumbing, licensing requirements, examinations and reciprocity of licensing with similar boards of other states that maintain standards equivalent to this State. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (AMD).] 2. Hearings. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (RP).] 3. Contracts. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (RP).] 4. Fees. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §4 (RP).] 5. Orders. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §5 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §143 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 389, §19 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §§B28,29 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 727, §C8 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §§L4,5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §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, § 3403-B

1. Plumbing and plumbing code. The board shall adopt minimum rules relating to plumbing, including a plumbing code. All rules, including installation and inspection rules, must be consistent with this chapter and Title 30‑A, chapter 185, subchapter III, except that the authority of municipalities to adopt more restrictive ordinances under Title 30‑A, section 3001 is not preempted. Notwithstanding the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the adoption of a national or international published plumbing code as a new plumbing code for the State constitutes a major substantive rule and must receive affirmative action by the Legislature before adoption. Subsequent technical amendments to any national or international published plumbing code that may be adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. [PL 2001, c. 215, §1 (AMD).] 2. Plumbing code violations. Any person who violates the rules adopted pursuant to this section is subject to sanctions pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A and any person who violates a municipal ordinance adopted pursuant to Title 30‑A, sections 4201 and 4211 must be penalized in accordance with Title 30‑A, section 4452. Enforcement of the rules is the joint responsibility of the municipalities and the board. The board or a municipality may seek to enjoin violations of the rules or municipal ordinances. In the prosecution of a violation by a municipality, the court shall award reasonable attorney's fees to a municipality if that municipality is the prevailing party, unless the court finds that special circumstances make the award of fees unjust. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 727, §C9 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 215, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §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, § 3404

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §3403-B Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 49: PLUMBERS Subchapter 3: EXAMINING BOARD §3405 §3404. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; reinstatement The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RPR).] 1. Fraud or deceit. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RP).] 2. Negligence or misconduct. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RP).] 3. Violation of law. Any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the board; or [PL 1983, c. 413, §144 (NEW).] 4. Conviction of crime. Subject to the limitations of Title 5, chapter 341, conviction of a crime which involves dishonesty or false statement or which relates directly to the practice of plumbing, or conviction of any crime for which incarceration for one year or more may be imposed. [PL 1983, c. 413, §144 (NEW).] The board, for reasons it considers sufficient, may reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked if 2 or more members of the board vote in favor of the reissuance. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 303, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §14 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 694, §§615,616 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §144 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §41 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (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. 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, § 3405

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §3404 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 49: PLUMBERS Subchapter 3: EXAMINING BOARD §3406 §3405. Disposal of fees (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 553, §42 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §20 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §56 (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, § 3501

1. License required. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §6 (RP).] 1-A. Application; qualifications. The board shall issue a license to any person who files a sworn application, who passes an examination approved by the board and who meets the qualifications set forth in this section. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §6 (NEW).] 2. Journeyman or limited license. The board may issue a journeyman plumber or limited plumber license to persons who submit an application on a form prescribed by the board with the required fee as set under section 3501‑B and who provide satisfactory evidence of the following qualifications: A. A minimum of at least 2 years with 4,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing installations as a licensed trainee plumber under the supervision of a master plumber, or the equivalent thereof, and obtaining a passing grade as determined by the board on the journeyman's examination; or [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §6 (AMD).] B. A minimum of 2,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing installations as a journeyman-in-training under the supervision of a licensed master plumber, as long as the work experience is obtained within 4 years of the date upon which the applicant was issued a journeyman-in-training license. A journeyman-in-training license must be issued upon sworn application to any person who has satisfactorily completed one academic year of instruction in plumbing at a board-approved technical college or community college or in a career and technical education program approved pursuant to Title 20‑A, section 8306‑B as a secondary student or in a registered Department of Labor apprenticeship program and who has obtained a passing grade, as determined by the board on the journeyman's examination. [PL 2017, c. 4, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 4, §1 (AMD).] 2-A. Master plumber license. The board may issue a master plumber license to a person who submits an application on a form prescribed by the board with the required fee as set under section 3501‑B and who provides satisfactory evidence of the following qualifications: A. A minimum of at least one year with 2,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing installations as a journeyman plumber or a minimum of at least 4 years with 8,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing installations as a trainee plumber under the supervision of a master plumber, or the equivalent; and [PL 1987, c. 597, §11 (AMD).] B. Obtaining a passing grade, as determined by the board on the master's examination. [PL 1983, c. 468, §18 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 250, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).] 2-B. Journeyman-in-training. The board may issue a journeyman-in-training license to a person who provides satisfactory evidence of completion of a plumbing course consisting of one year or 2 semesters at a board-approved technical college or community college, in a registered Department of Labor apprenticeship program or in a career and technical education program approved pursuant to Title 20‑A, section 8306‑B as a secondary student and who submits the required fee set under section 3501‑B and evidence of having obtained a passing grade, as determined by the board, on the journeyman's examination. A journeyman-in-training license is valid for a single nonrenewable period of 4 years and may be issued only once to any individual. [PL 2017, c. 4, §2 (AMD).] 3. Trainee license. The board may issue a trainee plumber license without examination to any person who submits a written application on a form supplied by the board with the required fee set under section 3501‑B and who provides satisfactory evidence that the person is employed by a licensed master plumber or an entity that employs a licensed master plumber or plumbers and will assist the licensed master plumber or plumbers as a trainee plumber. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §5 (AMD).] 4. License displayed. All persons licensed by the board must receive a license that must be publicly displayed at the principal place of business of the plumber, if any, and a pocket card license that must be carried on the person and displayed at any time upon request. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §7 (AMD).] 5. Examinations. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §6 (RP).] 6. Installation, repair or replacement of well pumps. A person licensed under this subchapter who performs the installation, repair or replacement of a pump in a well, as defined in section 4700‑E, subsection 8, shall install, repair or replace that pump in compliance with the code of performance adopted by the Maine Water Well Commission pursuant to section 4700‑H, subsection 5. Any person, company, firm, partnership or corporation who installs, alters, repairs or replaces a pump system without being licensed as provided in this chapter or in violation of the code of performance, except for an apprentice pump installer as set forth in this chapter, or any person, firm, partnership or corporation who procures a license as provided in this chapter wrongfully or by fraud commits a civil violation punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000. This subsection does not prevent a person from making pump system installations, alterations, repairs or replacements in a single-family residence occupied by that person or to be occupied by that person as a bona fide personal abode, providing the installation, alteration, repair or replacement conforms to the standards set forth in this chapter and any rules adopted by the Maine Water Well Commission or the department. This subsection does not prevent a person from removing and replacing an existing pump for the purpose of well inspection or to test pumping if the pump and electrical system are not being modified. [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 469, §15 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 696, §245 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 470, §A153 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 468, §§17-19 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 553, §§43,44 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 597, §§10-12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 443, §89 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 509, §24 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 25, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §L6 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 209, §A4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 250, §§B1-3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 688, §§A37,38 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 520, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §7 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 4, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §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, § 3501-A

An applicant for a master, journeyman or journeyman-in-training plumber license shall present to the board a written application for examination, containing information that the board requires, accompanied by the prescribed fee as set under section 3501‑B. 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. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).] The passing grade on a master plumber license examination may not be less than 75%. The passing grade on a journeyman plumber license examination may not be less than 70%. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 386, §L7 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 250, §B4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §6 (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, § 3301

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §3300-EE Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 49: PLUMBERS Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS §3302 §3301. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).] 1. Apprentice plumber. [PL 1983, c. 468, §11 (RP).] 1-A. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1985, c. 389, §16 (NEW).] 1-B. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1985, c. 389, §16 (NEW).] 2. Board. "Board" means the Plumbers' Examining Board appointed under section 3401. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).] 2-A. Journeyman-in-training. "Journeyman-in-training" means a person who is licensed under this chapter to assist in making plumbing installations under the direct supervision of a journeyman plumber or a master plumber who may not act as or represent that the person is a journeyman plumber, as defined in subsection 3. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).] 3. Journeyman plumber. "Journeyman plumber" means any person who customarily performs the work of installing plumbing and drainage under the employment and direction of a master plumber or, not being a master plumber, does plumbing repair work as a regular part-time occupation. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).] 4. Limited license. "Limited license" means a limited plumber's license to install and service plumbing work related to a specific type of plumbing equipment or to specific plumbing installations granted to any person who has passed a satisfactory examination before the board. It must specify the name of the person who is limited to engage in the occupation of installing and servicing the plumbing work related to the type of equipment or to specific plumbing installations only as authorized by the license. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).] 5. Master plumber. "Master plumber" means any individual qualified under this chapter engaging in or about to engage in the business of installing plumbing or plumbing systems. The license must specify the name of the individual to whom the license is issued. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).] 5-A. Propane and natural gas installer. A "propane and natural gas installer" means a person licensed under chapter 139 when installing propane and natural gas utilization equipment, subject to the restrictions of that person's license. [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. D, §11 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 6. Trainee plumber. "Trainee plumber" means any person who is engaged in assisting in making plumbing installations under the direct supervision of one or more licensed journeyman plumbers or licensed master plumbers, whether for the purpose of learning the trade or otherwise. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).] 7. Trainee plumber. [PL 1983, c. 468, §15 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971,

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 3302

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §3301 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 49: PLUMBERS Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS §3303 §3302. Applicability 1. License required. A license is required for any individual who is engaged in plumbing or performing plumbing installations. A license is not required for any activity for which a permit is not required under Title 30‑A, section 4215. This section does not apply to the following: A. Plumbing by regular employees of public utilities as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102, when working as such; [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. B, §33 (AMD).] B. Plumbing by oil burner technicians, duly licensed under chapter 139, and propane and natural gas installers, licensed under chapter 139, except that this exception only applies to hot and cold water connections to existing piping in the same room where the installation is taking place and does not apply beyond any existing branch connection supplying water; [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).] C. Plumbing by a person in a single-family residence occupied or to be occupied by that person as that person's bona fide personal abode as long as the installation conforms with board laws and rules; and [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).] D. Plumbing by a pump installer who is duly licensed pursuant to section 4700‑I, subsection 2, except that this exception is limited to installing piping from the cold water distribution pipe at the pressure tank's main shut-off valve to the existing water supply piping as long as the piping is located in the same room as the tank, the length of the piping is no longer than 15 feet and the piping does not extend beyond any existing branches. Such plumbing must conform to the board's laws and rules. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §116 (AMD).] 2. Municipal licenses not required. A municipality may not require plumbers to be municipally licensed nor may any municipality issue a permit for any plumbing installation unless satisfied that the person, firm or corporation applying for the permit complies with this chapter. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).] 3. Supervision of trainee plumber. A master or journeyman plumber may not have more than 3 trainee plumbers working under the master or journeyman plumber's direct supervision. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 521, §6 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 78, §182 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §6 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 468, §16 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 141, §B33 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §L2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. D, §12 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §116 (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

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 3401

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §3353 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 49: PLUMBERS Subchapter 3: EXAMINING BOARD §3402 §3401. Membership; vacancies; removal; compensation The Plumbers' Examining Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 32, consists of 5 members, who are appointed by the Governor as follows. [PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF).] 1. Public member. One of the members of the board must be a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).] 2. Master plumbers. Three of the members of the board must be master plumbers as defined in section 3301, and one of those 3 members must be a member of a bona fide labor organization. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).] 3. Journeyman plumbers. [PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF); MRSA T. 32 §3401, sub-§3 (RP).] 3-A. Journeyman plumber. [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. F, §2 (RP).] 4. Local plumbing inspector. One of the members of the board must be a local plumbing inspector who has been engaged in plumbing inspections for at least 4 years and is employed by a municipality. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).] Members are appointed for terms of 4 years. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).] Any member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 234, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 575, §38 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §§362,363 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §§10,10A,11 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A77 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §141 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §39 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §229 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 597, §9 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 503, §B140 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A228 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §54 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 107, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 107, §2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. F, §§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. 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, § 3402

Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §3401 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 49: PLUMBERS Subchapter 3: EXAMINING BOARD §3403 §3402. Employees State plumbing inspectors appointed under this section have powers throughout the several counties of the State similar to those sheriffs have in their respective counties, relating to enforcement of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. These powers are limited to the power to issue citations, the power to serve summonses, to conduct investigations and to order corrections of violations by licensees in accordance with the specific statutory authority set forth in this chapter. If any state plumbing inspector finds any plumbing installation in any building or structure which does not comply with the adopted state plumbing code that inspector shall, with the consent of the local plumbing inspector, order that the installation be removed or remedied and that order must be complied with immediately by the owner or occupant of the premises or building or the installer of the plumbing in violation. If any state plumbing inspector finds any plumbing installation in any building or structure which creates a danger to other property or to the public, the inspector may forbid use of the building or structure by serving a written order upon the owner and the occupant, if any, to vacate within a reasonable period of time to be stated in the order. [PL 1991, c. 509, §23 (AMD).] Any person ordered by a state plumbing inspector to correct a plumbing deficiency or to vacate a building or structure may, within 7 days, appeal to the Plumbers' Examining Board, which shall within a reasonable time review the order and file its decision on the appeal. The decision of the board must be complied with within the time that is fixed in the decision. If any person, firm or corporation fails or refuses to carry out any such order of any state plumbing inspector or decision of the board, a court may order appropriate relief. Any person ordered by the board to correct a plumbing deficiency or to vacate a building or structure may appeal the order to the Superior Court pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80B, by filing a petition for review within 48 hours of receipt of the order. The order by the Plumbers' Examining Board may not be stayed unless by order of the Superior Court for good cause. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §3 (AMD).] Upon the failure of any person to carry out the final order, the Plumbers' Examining Board may petition the Superior Court for the county in which the premises or building is located from an injunction to enforce that order. If the court determines upon hearing the petition that a lawful final order was issued, it shall order compliance. [PL 1989, c. 483, Pt. A, §51 (NEW).] In addition to any other powers, state plumbing inspectors shall have the right of entry during usual business hours to inspect any and all buildings and premises in the performance o

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