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Title 32 - §1102-A. Exceptions to licensing requirements

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1102-A. Exceptions to licensing requirements

All electrical installations must comply with the National Electrical Code that is in effect at the time of the installation. Not all activities that qualify as electrical installations require licensure under this chapter. The licensing provisions of this chapter do not apply to the entities, persons and licensees enumerated in this section: [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §8 (amd).]

1. Industrial plants. Industrial plants and regular employees of industrial plants making electrical installations in or about industrial plants; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §8 (amd).]

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; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §8 (amd).]

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; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §8 (amd).]

4. Low-energy installers. Individuals or employees installing telephone, telegraph, cable and closed-circuit television, data communication and sound equipment. [1991, c. 531, §6 (new).]

5. Certain laboratories. Installations in suitable laboratories of exposed electrical wiring for experimental purposes only; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §8 (new).]

6. Elevator mechanics. A person licensed under chapter 133 subject to the restrictions of the license as issued; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §8 (new).]

7. Oil burner technicians. A person licensed under chapter 33 subject to the restrictions of the license as issued; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §8 (new).]

8. Propane and natural gas installers. A person licensed under chapter 130, when installing propane and natural gas utilization equipment, subject to the restrictions of that person's license; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §8 (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; [2003, c. 551, §1 (amd).]

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; or [2003, c. 551, §1 (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. [2003, c. 551, §2 (new).]

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Title 32 - §1102-B. Permits and inspections

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1102-B. Permits and inspections

1. Permits required. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no electrical equipment may be installed or altered unless the person making the installation first obtains a permit from the Electrician's Examining Board. [1981, c. 432, §2 (new).]

2. Application procedure. An application for a permit must be made in a form prescribed by the board together with any plans, specifications or schedules the board may require. If the board determines that the installation or alteration planned is in compliance with all applicable statutes, ordinances and rules, it shall issue a permit, provided that the fee required under subsection 4 has been paid. [2001, c. 323, §17 (amd).]

3. Inspection required. When the installation or alteration is completed, the person making the installation or alteration shall notify the state electrical inspector. The inspector shall inspect the installation within a reasonable time so as not to cause undue delay in the progress of the construction contract or installation. The inspector shall determine whether the installation complies with all applicable statutes, ordinances and rules. If the inspector determines that the installation does not so comply, the procedures set forth in section 1104 apply. Any utility corporation must require proof of permit prior to connecting power to the installation. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §9 (amd).]

4. Procedures and fees. Pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, the board may adopt procedures for permit applications and the conduct of inspections. The combined service fee for permit and inspection must be paid with every application for a permit. The Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration 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 II-A. [2001, c. 323, §17 (amd).]

5. Exceptions to permitting requirement. This section does not apply to the following:

A. Single-family dwellings; [1995, c. 325, §7 (amd).]

B. The electrical work and equipment employed in connection with the construction, installation, operation, repair or maintenance of any utility by a utility corporation in rendering its authorized service or in any way incidental thereto; [1981, c. 432, §2 (new).]

C. 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 entrance service equipment; [1981, c. 543, §1 (amd).]

D. Installations or alterations for which a permit and inspection are required by municipal resolution or ordinance under Title 30-A, section 4173; [1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §§73, 106 (amd); 1989 c. 6 (amd); c. 9, §2 (amd); c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (amd)]

E. Any electrical equipment and work, including construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair in or about industrial or manufacturing facilities; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §9 (amd).]

F. 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; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §9 (amd).]

G. Work performed by any person licensed under chapter 33 as an oil burner technician, subject to the restrictions of the license as issued; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §9 (new).]

H. Work performed by a person licensed under chapter 130 as a propane and natural gas installer, when installing propane and natural gas utilization equipment, subject to the restrictions of that person's license; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §9 (new).]

I. 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 [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §9 (new).]

J. 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. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §9 (new).]

[1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §9 (amd).]

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Title 32 - §1102. Exceptions

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1102. Exceptions

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following: [1973, c. 363 (rpr).]

1. Commissions. [1997, c. 119, §2 (rp).]

1-A. Public service corporations. A public service corporation or an employee of a public service corporation making electrical installations in the course of the employee's employment, including installations of conductors and equipment that are not under the exclusive control of the public service corporation and are used to connect the public service corporation supply system to the service entrance conductors of the premises served, including such installations of conductors and equipment that are outside a building or terminate immediately inside a building. This exception does not apply to the installation of mobile home service equipment; [1999, c. 657, §13 (amd).]

2. Utility corporations. Regular employees of utility corporations not qualifying under subsection 1-A, performing electrical work in connection with the construction, installation, operation, repair or maintenance of any utility by a utility corporation in rendering its authorized service, or in any way incidental thereto; or [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §2 (amd).]

3. Mines, ships and carriers. The electrical work and equipment in mines, pipeline systems, ships, railway rolling stock or automotive equipment. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §2 (amd).]

4. Certain laboratories. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §3 (rp).]

5. Oil burner technicians. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §4 (rp).]

6. Elevator mechanics. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §5 (rp).]

7. Low-energy installers. [1991, c. 531, §3 (rp).]

8. Gas installers. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §6 (rp).]

9. Plumbers. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §7 (rp).]

10. Pump installers. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §7 (rp).]

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Title 32 - §1103. Municipal licenses not required; municipal permits

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1103. Municipal licenses not required; municipal permits

No municipality, provisions in charters to the contrary, shall require electricians to be municipally licensed, nor shall any municipality issue a permit for an electrical installation unless satisfied that the person, firm or corporation applying for the permit complies with this chapter. [1973, c. 363 (rpr).]
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Title 32 - §1104-A. Failure to comply with order of inspector

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1104-A. Failure to comply with order of inspector

If the owner or occupant of any building neglects or refuses without justification for more than 10 days to comply with any order of a state electrical inspector concerning electrical installations as provided in 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. [1991, c. 531, §8 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §1104-B. Failure to comply with order of inspector (REPEALED)

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1104-B. Failure to comply with order of inspector (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §1104. State electrical inspectors

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1104. State electrical inspectors

State electrical inspectors, upon an oral complaint of imminent danger or upon written complaint of any owner, lessee or tenant of a building, state fire inspector, fire chief, fire department inspector, personnel of a transmission and distribution utility or local electrical inspector or whenever they determine it necessary at all reasonable hours, for purposes of examination, may enter into and upon all buildings or premises within their jurisdiction and inspect the same. They may enter any building only with the permission of the person having control thereof, or after hearing, upon order of court. Whenever any state electrical inspector finds any electrical installation in any building or structure that does not comply with this chapter, the inspector shall order the same to be removed or remedied and the owner or occupant of the premises or buildings shall immediately comply with the order. Whenever any state electrical inspector finds any electrical installation in any building or structure that 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. [1999, c. 657, §14 (amd).] div>
Any person ordered by a state electrical inspector to correct an electrical deficiency or to vacate a building or structure may appeal the order to the Electricians' Examining Board by filing with that board within 48 hours of receipt of the order a written notice of appeal. The board shall review that appeal and issue its written decision thereof within 10 days 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 shall be complied with, unless appealed as provided. Any person ordered by the board to correct an electrical deficiency or to vacate a building or structure may appeal the order to the Superior Court in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter VII, 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. [1981, c. 432, § 4 (rpr).] div>
The decision of the Superior Court on an appeal as provided is final. An order by a state electrical inspector and an order by the Electricians' Examining Board shall likewise be final and subject to no further appeal upon failure to file a timely, written appeal therefrom as provided. [1981, c. 698, § 157 (amd).] div>
Upon the failure of any person to carry out a final order as provided, the Electricians' Examining 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 petition, that a lawful final order was issued, it shall order compliance. [1973, c. 363 (new).]
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Title 32 - §1105. Violations; penalty

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1105. Violations; penalty

1. Violations. A person, firm or corporation may not:

A. Make electrical installations without being licensed as provided in this chapter; [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §3 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

B. While in the business of making electrical installations, employ an unlicensed person, firm or corporation to do that work, unless the unlicensed person, firm or corporation is an apprentice electrician or an electrician's helper as set forth in this chapter; or [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §3 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

C. Procure a license as provided in this chapter wrongfully or by fraud. [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §3 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

[2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §3 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

2. Penalty. A person, firm or corporation who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime. 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 criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted. [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §3 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

3. 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, §3 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

4. Exception. Subsection 1 does not apply to a person, firm or corporation or work excepted under section 1102 or 1102-A. [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §3 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

5. Installations by resident; certification. Nothing in this chapter prevents a person from making electrical installations in a single-family residence occupied by that person or to be occupied by that person as the person's bona fide personal abode, as long as the installation conforms with the standards of the National Electric Code. An electrical installation made under the authority of this subsection, after July 1, 1987, in a newly constructed residence, requires certification by a state or local inspector, master electrician or limited electrician in house wiring prior to the activation of electricity by the utility company. [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §3 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

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Title 32 - §1151. Appointment; vacancies; removal; compensation

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 2: ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD

§1151. Appointment; vacancies; removal; compensation

The Electricians' Examining Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 13, and in this chapter called the "board," consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. [2005, c. 235, §1 (amd).] div>
The 7 members consist of: one master electrician experienced in low-energy electronics; one electrician who is a bona fide member from organized labor classified as an inside electrician; one electrical inspector; one master electrician from the education field; and one person experienced in the electrical field, all of whom must have at least 10 years of experience in the electrical field, except that the latter 3 need not be active electricians at the time of their appointment; and 2 representatives of the public. [2005, c. 235, §2 (amd).] div>
Appointments are made for a 3-year term. Appointments of members must comply with section 60. [1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §101 (amd).] div>
Any member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [2005, c. 235, §3 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §1152. Employees

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 2: ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD

§1152. Employees

Electrical inspectors have powers throughout the several counties of the State, similar to those of sheriffs in their respective counties, relating to enforcement of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. These powers are limited to the power to conduct investigations, issue citations, serve summonses and order corrections of violations in accordance with specific statutory authority. [2003, c. 204, Pt. C, §1 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §1153-A. Standards; installation

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 2: ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD

§1153-A. Standards; installation

The board shall establish by rule technical standards for the proper installation of electrical equipment. These standards must conform as nearly as practicable to the National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association standard #70. The installation of the electrical equipment must also comply with the applicable statutes of the State and all applicable ordinances, orders, rules and regulations of any city or town where the installation is being performed. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. [2003, c. 204, Pt. C, §2 (rpr).]
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Title 32 - §1153-B. Powers

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 2: ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD

§1153-B. Powers

The board shall have the following duties and powers, in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter. [1983, c. 413, § 36 (new).]

1. Licenses. The board shall evaluate the qualifications and supervise the examination of applicants for licensure under this chapter. [1983, c. 413, § 36 (new).]

2. Hearings. Hearings may be conducted by the board to assist with investigations, to determine whether grounds exist for suspension, revocation or denial of a license, or as otherwise deemed necessary to the fulfillment of its responsibilities under this chapter. The board shall 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 denial of his application, the reasons for the denial and his right to request a hearing. Hearings shall be conducted in conformity with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV, to the extent applicable. The board may subpoena witnesses, records and documents in any hearing it conducts. [1983, c. 413, §36 (new).]

3. Contracts. The board may enter into contracts to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter. [1983, c. 413, §36 (new).]

4. Certificate as evidence. Notwithstanding any provision of law or rule or evidence, the certificate of the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation or the Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration, under the seal of the State, must be received by any court in this State as prima facie evidence of the issuance, suspension or revocation of any license or permit issued by the department. [1991, c. 531, §10 (new); 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §48 (amd).]

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Title 32 - §1153. Meetings; rules

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 2: ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD

§1153. Meetings; rules

The board shall hold regular meetings at least twice a 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 a majority of the board members. At the first meeting in each calendar year, the 7 appointive members shall choose one appointive member to act as chair. A quorum of the board consists of not less than 4 members. The board shall keep correct records of all its proceedings; may adopt, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, rules it determines necessary for the holding of examinations and for carrying out this chapter; and shall provide for reciprocity of licensing as required to implement section 1206. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §12 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §1154. Disposal of fees (REPEALED)

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 2: ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD

§1154. Disposal of fees (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §1155-A. Investigation of complaints; revocation of license

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 2: ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD

§1155-A. Investigation of complaints; revocation of license

1. Investigations. The board shall investigate or cause to be investigated all complaints made to it and all cases of noncompliance with or violation of this chapter. Any person may register a complaint of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct against any person licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter. These complaints must be in writing, sworn to by the person making them and filed with the case compliance coordinator in the Office of Licensing and Registration. [1995, c. 325, §9 (amd); 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §48 (amd).]

2. Suspension; revocation. The board may suspend or revoke a license pursuant to Title 5, section 10004. The board may refuse to issue or renew a license or the District Court may suspend or revoke a license of any licensed person who is found guilty of:

A. The practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a license or permit; [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §13 (amd).]

B. Any gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the performance of the work of making electrical installations. Continued failure to conform with applicable regulations of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code or of other safety codes that have been approved by the American Standards Association is prima facie evidence of that gross negligence and incompetency; [1995, c. 325, §10 (amd).]

C. Violating any provision of this chapter or any rule of the board; or [1983, c. 413, §38 (new).]

D. Conviction of a crime, subject to the limitations of Title 5, chapter 341. [1983, c. 413, §38 (new).]

[1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §13 (amd); c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (amd); §80 (aff).]

3. Reinstatement. The board, for reasons it may deem sufficient, may reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked, providing 4 or more members of the board vote in favor of that reissuance. [1983, c. 413, §38 (new).]

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Title 32 - §1155. Investigation of complaints; revocation of license (REPEALED)

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 2: ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD

§1155. Investigation of complaints; revocation of license (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §1156. Records (REPEALED)

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 2: ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD

§1156. Records (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §1157. Reports

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 2: ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD

§1157. Reports

Not later than August 1st of each year, the board shall submit to the Commissioner of Business Regulation for the preceding fiscal year ending June 30th an annual report of its operations and financial position, together with such comments and recommendations as the board deems essential. [1975, c. 767, § 36 (new).]
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Title 32 - §1201. License required

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 3: LICENSES

§1201. License required

No electrical installations may be made unless by an electrician or other person licensed by the board except as provided in this chapter. No person may perform any electrical installations on behalf of an electrical company unless licensed as provided in this chapter. [1995, c. 325, §11 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §1202. Issuance of licenses

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 3: LICENSES

§1202. Issuance of licenses

1. Application; qualifications. The board shall issue a license to any person who files a sworn application, who passes an examination conducted by the board as provided in section 1203 to determine his fitness to receive that license and who meets the following qualifications.

A. For a journeyman electrician's license, a person must:

(1) Complete at least 8,000 hours of service as an apprentice or helper electrician or at least 8,000 hours of experience in electrical installations, as defined in section 1101, and satisfactorily complete a program of study comprising 576 hours as approved by the Electricians' Examining Board or from an accredited institution. The 576 hours shall consist of 225 hours of required study, including an approved course of not less than 45 hours in the current National Electrical Code; and 351 hours of elective study, comprised of all trade-related electives or 225 hours of trade-related courses and 135 hours of degree-related courses;

(2) Be a graduate of an accredited regional applied technology high school 2-year electrical program, have worked for 8,000 hours in the field of electrical installations under the supervision of a master electrician or the equivalent and have completed a course of not less than 45 hours in the current National Electrical Code, the course to be approved by the board;

(3) Be a graduate of an accredited Maine community college electrical program or a vocational-electrical program of the Department of Corrections, have worked for 4,000 hours in the field of electrical installations under the supervision of a master electrician or the equivalent and have completed a course of not less than 45 hours in the current National Electrical Code, the course to be approved by the board. Persons qualifying under this paragraph may write the journeyman's examination upon graduation if application is made within one year of graduation; or

(4) Be an electrical apprentice registered with the State Apprenticeship and Training Council and have completed 576 hours of related instruction, as defined in this paragraph, prescribed in their apprenticeship program, the 8,000-hour approved program and a course of not less than 45 hours in the current National Electrical Code, the course to be approved by the board. Persons qualifying under this paragraph may write the journeyman's examination after completion of the 576 hours of instruction, if application is made within one year of the completion of the instruction.
[1993, c. 349, §67 (amd); 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (amd); §4 (aff).]

B. For a master electrician's license, a person must:

(1) Complete at least 4,000 hours of service as a journeyman electrician or at least 12,000 hours of experience in electrical installations, as defined in section 1101, and complete a program of study comprising 576 hours as approved by the Electricians' Examining Board or from an accredited institution. The 576 hours shall consist of 450 hours of required study, including a course of not less than 45 hours in an approved course in the current National Electrical Code and 126 hours of degree-related courses;
Any person who holds a journeyman electrician's or limited license under this section or under former section 1202, subsection 1, prior to July 1987, shall be eligible to take the examination for a master electrician's license, provided that the applicant has completed the number of hours of service or experience required by this subsection and has completed 45 hours of current National Electrical Code.
[1987, c. 735, §54 (amd).]

C. For a limited electrician's license, a person must meet the following requirements.

(1) A limited electrician in water pumps must have 135 hours of electrical education as approved by the Electricians' Examining Board or from an accredited institution and 2,000 hours of experience. The privileges of practice are restricted to electrical work between the branch circuits and power supplies.

(2) A limited electrician in outdoor signs, including sign lighting, must have 135 hours of electrical education as approved by the Electricians' Examining Board or from an accredited institution and 2,000 hours of experience. The privileges of practice do not include branch circuit wiring.

(3) A limited electrician in gasoline dispensing must have 135 hours of electrical education as approved by the Electricians' Examining Board or from an accredited institution and 2,000 hours of experience. The privileges of practice are restricted to electrical work between the branch circuit and the power supply.

(4) A limited electrician in traffic signals, including outdoor lighting of traffic signals, must have 135 hours of electrical education as approved by the Electricians' Examining Board or from an accredited institution and 2,000 hours of experience.

(5) A limited electrician in house wiring must have 225 hours of electrical education as approved by the Electricians' Examining Board or from an accredited institution and 4,000 hours of experience. Privileges of practice are restricted to one-family and 2-family dwellings, including modular and mobile homes. Any person having a limited license in mobile homes prior to the effective date of this section is automatically licensed as a limited electrician in house wiring.

(6) A limited electrician in refrigeration must have 270 hours of electrical education as approved by the Electricians' Examining Board or from an accredited institution and 6,000 hours of experience. Graduates of a Maine community college electrical program in refrigeration approved by the Electricians' Examining Board or from an accredited institution are credited with 4,000 hours of experience upon graduation. Privileges of practice are restricted to all associated wire from the loadside of distribution.

(7) A limited electrician in low energy, including fire alarms, must have 270 hours of electrical education as approved by the Electricians' Examining Board or from an accredited institution and 4,000 hours of experience. Any person having a limited license in fire alarms or experience in the installation of low-energy electronics, as defined by the National Electrical Code, prior to the effective date of this section, qualifies to be licensed as a limited electrician in low energy.

(8) A crane technician must have 135 hours of electrical education as approved by the Electricians' Examining Board or from an accredited institution and 2,000 hours of experience. Any person having work experience in the installation of cranes and hoists, as defined by the National Electrical Code, prior to the effective date of this subparagraph, qualifies to be licensed as a crane technician. This covers the installation of electrical equipment and wiring used in connection with cranes, monorail hoists, hoists and runways.
[1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §14 (amd); 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (amd); §4 (aff).]

D. For a journeyman-in-training electrician's license, a person must be a graduate of an accredited Maine community college or Department of Corrections electrical program, receive a passing grade on the journeyman examination and complete 2,000 hours of experience. [1995, c. 325, §13 (amd); 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (amd); §4 (aff).]

The board may establish by rule standards in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, to exercise its discretion to determine if a limited license holder applying for a master electrician's license has adequate experience in all phases of electrical installation to take the examination. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §14 (amd); 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (amd); §4 (aff).]

2. Apprentice or helper. The board may issue a license upon payment of an annual fee as adopted by the board to any person who applies for a license, without examination. Any such person employed by an electrician as an apprentice for the purpose of qualifying for any license mentioned in section 1203, or as an electrician's helper, must apply for a license as such immediately after commencing that employment or immediately after starting school in an electrical course. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §15 (amd).]

3. Certificate. All persons licensed by the board shall receive a certificate which must be publicly displayed at the principal place of business of the electrician or, if no such place of business, must be carried on the person and displayed at any time upon request, as long as that person continues in the business as defined. [1983, c. 553, §28 (amd).]

4. Inactive licenses. A licensee who does not desire to perform any of the electrical installations described in section 1101 and who wants to preserve the license while not engaged in any electrical installations shall surrender the license to the board for placement on inactive status. The board shall place the license on inactive status upon proper application by the licensee. The fee for inactive status may not exceed $80 per renewal. During inactive status the licensee is required to renew the license biennially, but is not required to meet the education provisions under the rules of the board. A licensee surrendering a license pursuant to this section may have the license reinstated to active status by demonstrating compliance within the previous biennium with section 1204 and proper application for an active license. Any license placed on inactive status after the effective date of this subsection and remaining inactive for 3 or more years may be reactivated by the applicant being required to successfully pass a license examination at the discretion of the board. [1995, c. 325, §14 (amd).]

5. Electrical company. The board shall issue a license to operate an electrical company to a person who files an application validated by a master or limited electrician licensee. [1995, c. 325, §15 (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.
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Title 32 - §1203-A. Fees

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 3: LICENSES

§1203-A. Fees

The Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for application, examination, licensure, renewal and other purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose other than permit and inspection fees may not exceed $150 biennially. Rules adopted pursuant to the section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. [2001, c. 323, §18 (amd).]

1. Application fee. [2001, c. 323, §18 (rp).]

2. Examination fee. [2001, c. 323, §18 (rp).]

3. Licensure fee. [2001, c. 323, §18 (rp).]

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Title 32 - §1203. Examinations

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 3: LICENSES

§1203. Examinations

Applicants for licensure must present to the board a written application for examination and license containing such information as the board may require. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §16 (rpr).]

1. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §16 (rp).]

2. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §16 (rp).]

3. [1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §16 (rp).]

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Title 32 - §1204. Renewals

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 3: LICENSES

§1204. Renewals

All licenses may be renewed for 2-year periods without further examination, upon the payment of the proper renewal fee and documentation of continuing education as established by rule as the board determines necessary. The expiration dates for licenses issued under this chapter may be established at such other times as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate. The board shall notify everyone registered under this chapter of the date of expiration of the 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. [1995, c. 325, §17 (amd).] 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 shall be subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination or other requirements. The board may levy 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 his license because he was on active duty in the Armed Forces; provided that the waiver of examination shall not be granted if the person served more than 4 years in the Armed Forces, except if he is required by some mandatory provision to serve a longer period and he shall submit satisfactory evidence of this mandatory provision to the board. [1987, c. 735, §57 (amd).] div>
Any master electrician giving up his master's license for a lower grade license shall be required to successfully pass an examination in order to reinstate his master license. [1983, c. 413, §39 (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.
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Title 32 - §1205. Corporations and partnerships (REPEALED)

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 3: LICENSES

§1205. Corporations and partnerships (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §1206. Reciprocity

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 17: ELECTRICIANS
Subchapter 3: LICENSES

§1206. Reciprocity

The board shall issue a license to any person who files a sworn application, who is licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States and who has been licensed and actively engaged in an electrician's work for a minimum of 6 years, as long as that state or territory has licensing standards and experience requirements at least equivalent to this State's and as long as that state or territory grants similar privileges to persons licensed under this chapter. Reciprocal licenses may not be denied on the basis of current residency. [1993, c. 636, §2 (new).] div>
Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, the board, upon receiving an application for a reciprocal license, may waive the 576 hours of study required for a journeyman or master license pursuant to section 1202. The board may require the applicant to submit such written evidence, verified by oath, as it determines necessary to support the application. [1993, c. 636, §2 (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.
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