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Title : Title 32. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter : Chapter 130. THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING. PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))

Title 32 - §14801. Short title

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14801. Short title

This Act may be known and cited as the Propane and Natural Gas Act. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]
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Title 32 - §14802. Definitions

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14802. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Propane and Natural Gas Board. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

1-A. ASME container. "ASME container" means a container constructed in accordance with the pressure vessel code jointly developed by the American Petroleum Institute, or its successor organization, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or its successor organization. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §1 (new).]

2. Bulk plant. "Bulk plant" means a facility, the primary purpose of which is to distribute propane, that receives propane by tank car, tank truck or piping and distributes the propane to the end user by portable container delivery, by tank truck or through piping. A bulk plant has the bulk storage capacity of 2,000 gallons of water or more. "Bulk plant" includes a facility that transfers propane from tank cars on a private track directly into cargo tanks. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

3. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

4. Delivery. "Delivery" means the transfer of propane, either by liquid transfer into a stationary container on the property of the consumer or by placing a portable propane container onto the property of the consumer. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

5. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

6. Dispensing station. "Dispensing station" means a facility consisting of fixed equipment where propane or natural gas is stored and dispensed into portable containers or containers that are not suitable for the shipping of cargo and that are mounted on vehicles. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §2 (amd).]

6-A. Highway transport driver. "Highway transport driver" means a driver of a tractor-trailer commercial motor vehicle that has a cargo tank with a water capacity of 9,000 gallons or more. [1997, c. 270, §1 (new).]

7. License. "License" means a license issued pursuant to this Act containing one or more of the following endorsements: delivery technician; plant operator; tank setter and outside piping technician; appliance connection and service technician up to 500,000 BTUs per appliance; and large equipment connection and service technician over 500,000 BTUs per appliance. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §3 (amd).]

8. Natural Gas. "Natural gas" means hydrocarbon fuel in a gaseous state with a composition of predominantly CH4, delivered by pipeline to the property of the consumer. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

9. Propane. "Propane" means a hydrocarbon fuel whose chemical composition is predominantly C3H8, whether recovered from natural gas or from crude oil. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

10. Self-service propane or natural gas dispenser. "Self-service propane or natural gas dispenser" means fixed equipment that:

A. Dispenses propane or natural gas into permanently mounted fuel containers on vehicles; [1999, c. 133, §1 (new).]

B. Is designed and manufactured to safety standards set by law; [1999, c. 133, §1 (new).]

C. Is operated by the general public at a registered propane or natural gas installation; [1999, c. 133, §1 (new).]

D. Complies with section 14805 and the standards and rules adopted by the board, including, but not limited to, National Fire Protection Association Standards, Numbers 52 and 58, and amendments to and replacements of those standards; and [1999, c. 133, §1 (new).]

E. Is attended by an operator licensed under section 14808, subsection 4 or by a trained, documented employee of that licensed operator. [1999, c. 133, §1 (new).]

[1999, c. 133, §1 (new).]

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Title 32 - §14803. Board established

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14803. Board established

There is established within the department the Propane and Natural Gas Board for the oversight of propane and natural gas licensure and the enforcement of the provisions of this Act. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

1. Membership; appointment. The board consists of 9 members who serve for 3-year terms, except that of the initial appointees 3 of the members serve a 3-year term, 2 of the members serve a 2-year term and 2 of the members serve a one-year term. With the exception of the member representing fire chiefs, the member representing a labor organization and the public member, all members must have at least 10 consecutive years of active experience in the propane or the natural gas industry immediately preceding appointment. Industry members must hold a valid license at the time of appointment, except that the initial industry member appointees must be licensed on or before July 1, 1997. The Governor shall appoint all industry and public members. The propane and natural gas industries in this State may make recommendations to the Governor concerning these appointments. Membership is as follows:

A. Five members representing industry, 3 of whom represent the propane industry, one of whom is a mechanical contractor and one of whom represents the natural gas industry; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

B. One member representing Maine fire chiefs, who may be recommended to the Governor by the Maine Fire Chiefs Association; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

C. One member representing the general public who is not related, either directly or indirectly, to either the natural gas industry or the propane industry; [2003, c. 420, §1 (amd).]

C-1. One member representing a labor organization in the building and construction industry; and [2003, c. 420, §1 (new).]

D. One nonvoting member appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

Appointments of members must comply with section 60. Members may be removed from office by the Governor for cause. [2003, c. 420, §1 (amd).]

2. Officers. At its first meeting, the board shall choose a chair and a vice-chair, who serve terms of one year. The vice-chair serves as chair the following year unless unwilling or unable. The board may elect other officers that it finds necessary. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

3. Compensation. Members of the board serve without per diem compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for expenses. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

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Title 32 - §14804. Board powers

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14804. Board powers

The board has the following powers. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

1. Rules. The board shall adopt rules necessary for the proper performance of its duties pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to implement the licensure requirements established by this Act, which may include the following:

A. Reasonable standards regarding education or its equivalent and experience requirements for applicants for licensure; and [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

B. Reasonable standards for license renewal. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

The board shall adopt technical standards for the proper installation and servicing of propane and natural gas equipment by rule. The board may adopt by rule national or other technical standards, in whole or in part, it considers necessary to carry out the mandates of this chapter. [2003, c. 204, Pt. F, §1 (amd).]

2. Meetings. The board shall hold meetings at least twice each year. Additional meetings may be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or 4 members of the board. A quorum of the board is 4 members. The board shall keep minutes that clearly reflect all acts and decisions made by the board, which must be available to the public upon request. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

3. Licenses. The board shall evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure under this chapter. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

4. Hearings. Hearings may be conducted by the board to assist with investigations to determine whether grounds exist for suspension or denial of a license or as otherwise necessary to the fulfillment of its responsibilities under this chapter. The board may not refuse to renew a license for any reason other than failure to pay a required fee unless it has afforded the licensee an opportunity for an adjudicatory hearing. The board shall hold an adjudicatory hearing at the written request of any person who is denied a license without a hearing for any reason other than failure to pay a required fee, provided that the request for hearing is received by the board within 30 days of the applicant's receipt of written notice of the license denial, the reason for the denial and the applicant's right to request a hearing. Hearings must be conducted in conformity with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to the extent applicable. The board may subpoena witnesses, records and documents in any hearing it conducts. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

5. Contracts. The board may enter into contracts to carry out its statutory responsibilities. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

6. Budgets. The board shall submit to the commissioner its budgetary requirements. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

7. Personnel. The commissioner shall appoint any employees necessary to carry out this Act. Any person so employed is an employee of the department and under the administrative and supervisory direction of the commissioner. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

8. Inspection of aboveground and underground propane and natural gas storage facilities and rooftop installations of ASME containers. The board shall inspect and issue permits to aboveground and underground propane and natural gas storage facilities and rooftop installations of ASME containers. The cost of inspection under this subsection and the permit may not exceed $50. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §4 (amd).]

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Title 32 - §14805. Installations to conform to standards; authority of state propane and natural gas inspectors

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14805. Installations to conform to standards; authority of state propane and natural gas inspectors

1. Compliance with rules required. Installation of propane or natural gas equipment may not be made in the State unless it complies with all the standards and rules adopted by the board. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

2. Inspection. State propane and natural gas inspectors, upon written complaint or whenever they consider it necessary for purposes of examination, may enter into and upon and inspect all buildings, dispensing stations and premises within their jurisdiction at all reasonable hours. They may enter a building, dispensing station or other premises within their jurisdiction only with the permission of the person having control of the building, dispensing station or other premises or, after hearing, upon order of court. If an inspector finds any propane or natural gas installation that does not comply with this Act, the inspector shall order that the installation be removed or remedied, and that order must be complied with immediately by the owner or occupant of the building, dispensing station or other premises or by the installer of the propane or natural gas equipment in violation. If the inspector finds any propane or natural gas installation in any building, dispensing station or structure on premises within the inspector's jurisdiction that creates a danger to other property or to the public, the inspector may forbid the use of the building, dispensing station or structure on premises within the inspector's jurisdiction 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. [2005, c. 347, Pt. F, §1 (amd).]

3. Order to correct deficiency; appeal. Any person ordered by a state propane and natural gas inspector to correct a deficiency or to vacate a building or structure may appeal the order by filing with the board within 7 days of receipt of the order a written notice of appeal. The board shall review that appeal and issue its written decision within a reasonable time after receipt of the notice of appeal. If the board upholds the inspector's order, it shall prescribe the time period for the requisite correction specified in its written decision or the time within which that person must vacate the building or structure. The decision must be complied with, unless appealed as provided. Any person ordered by the board to correct a deficiency or to vacate a building or structure may appeal the order to the Superior Court in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act by filing a petition for review within 48 hours of receipt of the order. The court shall issue its written decision within 20 days after receipt of the petition for review. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §5 (amd).]

4. Final orders. The decision of the Superior Court on an appeal as provided is final. An order by a state propane and natural gas inspector and an order by the board are final and subject to no further appeal upon failure to file a timely, written appeal as provided. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

5. Injunction to enforce order. Upon the failure of any person to carry out a final order as provided, the board may petition the Superior Court for the county in which the building or premises are located for an injunction to enforce that order. If the court determines, upon hearing such a petition, that a lawful final order was issued, it shall order compliance. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

6. Powers of propane and natural gas inspectors. Propane and natural gas inspectors have powers throughout the several counties of the State, similar to those of sheriffs in their respective counties, relating to enforcement of this Act and rules adopted under this Act. These powers are limited to the issuing of citations, the serving of summonses, the conducting of investigations and the ordering of corrections of violations of this Act by licensees in accordance with the specific statutory authority set forth in this Act. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

7. Failure to comply with order of propane and natural gas inspector. If the owner, occupant of any building or dispensing station or an installer neglects or refuses, without justification, for more than 10 days to comply with any order of a propane and natural gas inspector concerning the performance of any functions governed by this chapter, that person commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 for each day's neglect may be adjudged. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §6 (new).]

8. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this chapter.

A. A person, firm or corporation who makes a propane or natural gas installation without being licensed as provided by this chapter commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §18 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

B. A person, firm or corporation in the propane or natural gas installation business who employs an unlicensed person, unless the work is exempted under this chapter, commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §18 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

C. A person who procures any license as provided in this chapter wrongfully or by fraud commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §18 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

[2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §18 (rpr); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

9. Strict liability. Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A. [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §19 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

10. Injunctive relief. The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin a person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether proceedings have been or may be instituted in the District Court or whether civil proceedings to impose a fine have been or may be instituted. [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §19 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

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Title 32 - §14806. Investigation of complaints; suspension or revocation of licenses

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14806. Investigation of complaints; suspension or revocation of licenses

The board shall investigate all complaints made to it and all cases of noncompliance with or violation of this Act. The board may suspend or revoke a license issued under this Act pursuant to Title 5, section 10004. The board may refuse to issue or renew a license or the District Court may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the license of any licensee who is found guilty of: [1995, c. 389, §4 (new); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (amd); §80 (aff).]

1. Fraud or deceit. Attempting to obtain a registration or license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

2. Negligence or misconduct. Any gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in the performance of the work of making installations. Continued failure to conform to standards or rules adopted by the board is prima facie evidence of gross negligence or incompetence; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

3. Conviction of a crime. Subject to the limitations of Title 5, chapter 341, conviction of a crime, other than minor traffic violations, if the acts for which the person was convicted are found by the board to have a direct bearing on whether the person may be entrusted to serve the public in a capacity that is subject to license or registration under this Act; or [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

4. Violations. Violating any provision of this Act or any rule of the board. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]
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A license suspended by the board or suspended or revoked by the District Court must be immediately surrendered to the board and held during any period of suspension or, if revoked, until reinstated as provided in this Act. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (amd); §80 (aff).] div>
A person whose license is suspended or revoked for more than 90 days must establish that all requirements governing new applicants under this Act are met as a condition of reinstatement or return of the license, except that the board, in its discretion and giving due consideration to the protection of the public, may waive examination if the period of suspension is less than 2 years or, in the case of the revocation of a license, the applicant is both eligible and has made application for reinstatement of the license within 2 years of the effective date of that revocation. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]
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Title 32 - §14807-A. Exceptions (REPEALED)

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14807-A. Exceptions (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §14807. Licensure; requirements; persons

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14807. Licensure; requirements; persons

1. Establish license. The board shall establish one license with endorsements described in this section that conform to the education and certification requirements of the National Propane Gas Association's certified employee training program or other propane or natural gas programs approved by the board, as follows:

A. "Delivery technician" is a person who delivers propane at a customer's location. A license established by the board is not required for a delivery technician to operate a motor vehicle; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

B. "Plant operator" is a person who works at a bulk plant and handles propane and propane equipment; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

C. "Tank setter and outside piping technician" is a person who sets and maintains propane tanks and outside piping; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

D. "Appliance connection and service technician" is a person who installs and services propane and natural gas appliances and indoor piping up to 500,000 BTUs per appliance; and [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §7 (amd).]

E. "Large equipment connection and service technician" is a person who installs and services propane and natural gas appliances and indoor piping over 500,000 BTUs per appliance. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §7 (amd).]

[1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §7 (amd).]

2. License; valid. The license established in this section is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance or as otherwise established by the commissioner. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

3. Appropriate endorsement. The board shall issue a license with the appropriate endorsement to the prospective licensee who has successfully passed an examination as prescribed by the board and who has filed the required application and fee. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

3-A. License required. A person may not perform the functions governed by this Act after July 1, 1997 without first being licensed by the board. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §8 (new).]

4. License required; plant operators and delivery technician. A person may not perform the functions governed by this Act after July 1, 1997 without first being licensed by the board, except that plant operators and delivery technicians must be licensed within one year of first performing those functions. In order to qualify for the one-year provision, the delivery technician or plant operator must register with the board within 90 days after first performing that function. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

4-A. Personal abode. Nothing in this chapter prevents a person from making a propane or natural gas installation in a single family residence occupied or to be occupied by that person as that person's bona fide personal abode, as long as that installation conforms with board laws and rules. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §9 (new).]

5. Examination; qualification. Notwithstanding any requirement set by the board as a qualification to sit for a license examination, a person working as a technician in the propane or the natural gas industry before January 1, 1996 is deemed qualified to sit for a license examination. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

6. Propane and natural gas helper. A person may not assist a licensed person unless that person first registers with the board as a propane and natural gas helper. A helper may work only under the direct and continuous supervision of a licensed person on-site. A licensed person may supervise no more than 2 helpers at any time. The board may set a fee for the propane and natural gas helper registration, not to exceed $40 biennially. A licensed propane and natural gas technician who does not have the appropriate endorsement specified under this chapter or a person holding a temporary registration as a plant operator or delivery technician, is not required to register as a propane and natural gas helper when assisting a licensed propane and natural gas technician who has the appropriate endorsement to perform a function. [1997, c. 270, §2 (new).]

7. Exceptions. The licensing provisions of this section do not apply to:

A. A highway transport driver who delivers propane to bulk plants or industrial customers; [1999, c. 790, Pt. B, §5 (rpr).]

B. An individual user of a self-service propane or natural gas dispenser as defined by section 14802, subsection 10; [1999, c. 790, Pt. B, §5 (rpr).]

C. Regular employees of industrial plants installing and servicing propane or natural gas-fired equipment of greater than 10,000,000 BTUs per hour input; or [1999, c. 790, Pt. B, §5 (new).]

D. Persons working on internal combustion engines and associated gas trains. [1999, c. 790, Pt. B, §5 (new).]

[1999, c. 790, Pt. B, §5 (rpr).]

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Title 32 - §14808. Licensure; installation and maintenance standards; dispensing stations

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14808. Licensure; installation and maintenance standards; dispensing stations

The following registration, licensing, maintenance and installation standards apply to dispensing stations operating in the State. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

1. Dispensing stations. All dispensing stations must be registered with the department biennially by the owner upon suitable forms designated and approved by the board. A dispensing station that undergoes a major repair, revision or relocation must provide that agency with updated information within 30 days of the completion of the change. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

2. Registration. Registration of the dispensing station is limited to:

A. The name of the owner; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

B. The address of the dispensing station; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

C. The town or city and county in which the dispensing station is located; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

D. The directions to the dispensing station; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

E. The capacity in gallons of the dispensing station; [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

F. The name of the owner or operator to be contacted for inspection of the dispensing station by the State; and [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

G. The name of the owner or operator holding the limited operator's license required by this section. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

[1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

3. Constructed; maintained; operated. Dispensing stations operating in the State must be constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with the standards set by the most recent edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standards, Number 58. The board may adopt by rule additional state and local codes. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

4. Limited operator's license; training. The on-site owner or operator of a dispensing station must hold a limited operator's license issued biennially by the board. The board shall set by rule the requirements for obtaining the limited license. The holder of the limited license is responsible for training other dispensing station employees and documenting that training. The training for the limited license must include a manual prepared by a regional propane gas association, a video prepared by a national propane gas association or equivalent materials approved by the board. The training documentation must be kept at the station. [1997, c. 270, §3 (amd).]

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Title 32 - §14809. Equipment installation identification (REPEALED)

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14809. Equipment installation identification (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §14810. Enforcement; penalties

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14810. Enforcement; penalties

All funds collected from the enforcement of this chapter must be remitted to the board and deposited in the board's account within the budget of the Office of Licensing and Registration. [1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §48 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §14811. Inspectors

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14811. Inspectors

An inspector or other person enforcing this Act as an agent of the board must meet the same qualifications as those licensed under this Act. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]
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Title 32 - §14812. Disposal of fees

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14812. Disposal of fees

All money received by the board must be paid to the Treasurer of State and credited to the board's account within the budget of the Office of Licensing and Registration. [1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §48 (amd).] div>
Any balance of these fees does not lapse but is carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal years. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).] div>
Money received by the board must be used for the expenses of administering its statutory responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the costs of conducting investigations, taking testimony and procuring the attendance of witnesses, the costs of all legal proceedings initiated for enforcement and administrative expenses. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]
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Title 32 - §14813. Fees

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14813. Fees

The board shall establish application and license fees. The fees must be remitted in a manner and on forms or other instruments prescribed by the board. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

1. License; biennial fee. The initial and renewal biennial fee for the license established in section 14807 may not exceed $130. There is no additional fee for additional endorsements. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

2. Dispensing station. The initial and renewal biennial registration fee for a dispensing station must be set by the board and may not exceed $196. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

3. Limited license. There is no fee for the limited license established in section 14808, subsection 4 if the owner has registered the dispensing station as required by this Act. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

4. Examination; fees. The board may set reasonable fees for whatever examinations it may require as long as the fees cover no more than the actual costs of the examinations. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).]

5. Application fee. An application fee, which may not exceed $25, may be established by the board by rule. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §12 (new).]

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Title 32 - §14814. Renewals

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14814. Renewals

All licenses issued expire 2 years from the date of issuance or at other times the commissioner may designate. All licenses may be renewed for 2-year periods upon filing the appropriate application and fee. [1995, c. 389, §4 (new).] div>
The board shall notify a person registered under this chapter of the date of expiration of that person's license and the fee required for its renewal for a 2-year period. The notice must be mailed to the person's last known address at least 30 days in advance of the expiration date of the license. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §13 (new).] div>
A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee of $10 in addition to the renewal fee. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board, in its discretion and giving due consideration to the protection of the public, may waive examination or other requirements if the renewal is made within 2 years from the date of the expiration. The board may establish penalties for nonrenewal. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the board 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 the license because the 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, unless the person was required by some mandatory provision to serve a longer period and the person submits satisfactory evidence to the board. [1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §13 (amd).]
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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Title 32 - §14815. Endorsement with other states

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14815. Endorsement with other states

The board shall waive the examination and grant a license to any applicant who presents proof of being authorized to practice by another state or other jurisdiction of the United States or another country that maintains professional standards considered by the board to be equivalent to or higher than those set forth in this chapter, as long as no cause exists for denial of a license under section 14806. Such an applicant must pay the fee as provided in section 14813. [1995, c. 389, §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.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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State House Room 108
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Title 32 - §14816. Exemption

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14816. Exemption

Nothing in this Act prohibits any person who is licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in the practice for which that person is licensed. [1995, c. 625, Pt. A, §44 (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
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 32 - §14817. Repeal (REPEALED)

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 130: THE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ACT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 389, @4 (new))
§14817. Repeal (REPEALED)

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