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Office of Substance Abuse - Chapter 2 Driver Education and Evaluation Programs Procedure Manual - Section J - Out-of-state

Out-of-state residents who receive an OUI offense in Maine may satisfy DEEP requirements by providing documentation of completion of a compatible out-of-state programs or completion of treatment in accordance with Section A.

1. Clients completing out-of-state programs, in order to satisfy DEEP requirements, shall participate in and complete the program required for that number of offenses in their state. The program must include:

  1. A preliminary assessment of first offenders to determine if an evaluation is necessary.
  2. An evaluation of multiple offenders to determine if treatment is necessary.
  3. Treatment, if necessary, completed in accordance with Section A, Satisfactory Completion of Treatment.

2. Clients completing DEEP requirements by participating in out-of-state treatment or programs shall receive services from counselors or programs licensed or certified to provide substance abuse counseling in that state.

3. Clients who have completed treatment six (6) months prior to submitting documentation of treatment completion shall be required to provide documentation of compliance with Section A, Satisfactory Completion of Treatment, through referral to an approved program or counselor for a status update evaluation.

4. Clients, counselors, or programs may be required to provide an original, certified, or notarized copy of certificates documenting satisfactory completion.

5. Upon determination that the client has satisfactory completed the program required by their state of residency, or have satisfied the requirements for completion of treatment as defined in Section A, the Office will notify the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicle, Division of Driver Licensing Services.

6. Clients completing out-of-state programs, in order to satisfy DEEP requirements, shall pay a nonrefundable administrative fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150).