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18 - Department of Administrative and Financial Services
2001-2002 Regulatory Agenda
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER:
18-125
AGENCY NAME: Bureau of Revenue Services
CONTACT PERSON:
David E. Bauer, Esq., General Counsel, Maine Revenue Services, 24 State
House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333. Tel. (207) 624-9681
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGUALTORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 101:
Standard Interest Rate
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §186
PURPOSE: To amend the rule, if necessary, to change the standard interest
rate charged on unpaid taxes and paid by the State on overpayments of
taxes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By January 1, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Taxpayers subject to interest charges or payments.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Record Keeping and Retention of Rewards
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To provide additional guidance beyond the statute for taxpayers
regarding record keeping and retention. Special attention will be given
to electronic data interchange technology.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By March, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: All Maine Taxpayers
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 801:
Apportionment of Income
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To update the Rule in response to recent legislative changes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Business taxpayers who have nexus with Maine and who
operate in more than one state.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Apportionment of Income for Certain Special Industries.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To provide guidance to multi-state business taxpayers in certain
special industries who have nexus with Maine regarding income apportionment.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By September, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Multi-state business taxpayers in certain special
industries who have nexus with Maine.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
Chapter 806:
Taxable Income of Nonresident Individuals
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To amend the rule to define the word "day" in relation to number
of days spent working in Maine.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By March, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Nonresident individual taxpayers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Research Expense Income Tax Credit
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To provide additional guidance beyond the statute regarding
claiming the research expense tax credit.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By December, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Individual, corporate, and fiduciary taxpayers with
qualified research expenses.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 902:
Low-cost Drug Card Program for the Elderly and Disabled
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To amend the existing rule to provide additional guidance in
filing an application when a substantial change in circumstances results
in a reduction of household income.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By June, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Elderly and disabled persons who experience a reduction
in income.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 805:
Composite Filing
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To update the Rule and make any necessary corrections.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By September, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Individual taxpayers who are partners, S-corporation
shareholders or beneficiaries of estates and trusts.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 803:
Withholding Tax Reports and Payments
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To amend the existing rule to provide guidance for employers
who use an electronic system for federal form W-4 relating to the number
of withholding allowances claimed by employees.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By December, 2001
AFFECTED PARTIES: Employers and withholding agents required to withhold
Maine Income Tax.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 901:
Maine Residents Property Tax Program
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To amend the rule to change the requirements for documentary
evidence relating to claims by a person who occupies a homestead and
has sole responsibility for payment of the property tax.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By August 1, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine residents who qualify for the Maine Residents
Property Tax Program
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement Program
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To clarify property qualified for business property tax reimbursement
and to establish standards for the application process for claiming
refunds
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By December, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine business taxpayers who are eligible to claim
the business equipment tax reimbursement.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Employment Tax Increment Financing
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. Chapter 917
PURPOSE: To provide additional guidance beyond the statute regarding
calculating and paying the employment tax increment.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By December, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine businesses who add 5 or more new qualified employees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Loring Job Increment Financing Fund.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A. §13080-T
PURPOSE: to provide additional guidance beyond the statute regarding
computation of the Employment Tax Increment for deposit in the fund.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By December, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Loring Development Authority and businesses located
within the base area.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Successor Liability for Trust Fund Taxes
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §§112, 177
PURPOSE: To provide additional guidance beyond the statute regarding
the liability of a successor business owner for trust fund taxes owed
by a former owner.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By October, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Business owners who sell an existing business and
the successor owner or owners.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Reimbursement of Business Personal Property Tax
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §6651
PURPOSE: To clarify property qualified for business property tax reimbursement
and procedural details of the BETR program.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: April 1, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Taxpayers who own personal property used exclusively
for business purposes and municipal assessors. Businesses claiming reimbursement
of property tax paid on personal property
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
CHAPTER 202:
Tree Growth Tax Law Valuations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §576
PURPOSE: The State Tax Assessor must establish current use valuations
for classified forestlands annually after considering area timber stumpage
sales during previous calendar years.
municipal assessors require guidance in appropriate valuation of forestland
based on representative proportions of forest growth and products generated
to reduce the incidence of forced conversion or over harvesting of forestlands
due to property tax burdens.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 301:
Sales for Resale and sales of Packaged Materials
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: Amend to update for Legislative changes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By April, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine retailers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 302:
Government Agencies, Exempt Organizations and Sales Thereto
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: Amend existing rules to include definition of "church" as administratively
applied since the late 70's and to establish renewals for exemption
certificates.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By March, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: All organizations and entities exempt from sales and
use tax pursuant to 36 M.R.S.A. §1760 and corporations and individuals
making sales to exempt organizations.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 304:
Reports and Payments
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To amend rule to address filing of consolidated reports.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By February, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Certain large filers of sales tax returns
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 305:
Retailer Records
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §1901
PURPOSE: To consider repeal to ensure consistency with proposed new
Rule on Record Keeping and Retention of Records.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By March, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine Retailers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 308:
Direct Payment Permits
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To address concerns in areas of record requirements, audit
costs, parts inventory, information on records, methods of record retention,
and periodic renewal of permits.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By March, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: All holders of direct payment permits composed of
utilities and manufacturers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 316:
Rental of Tangible Personal Property
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: Update and amend existing rule.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By March, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Lessors and lessees of tangible personal property.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Reporting of Certain Sales of Tobacco Products
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: Provide enforcement mechanism for requirement in Master Tobacco
Settlement that sales of tobacco products by non-participating manufacturers
be reported to the State.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By March, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: The State and all Maine Taxpayers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 322:
Sales of Food Products
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To amend existing rule to conform to recent legislative changes
in regard to "prepared food" and to change statutory references.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By February, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine residents and visitors who purchase staples,
snacks and prepared foods.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 323:
Commercial Agricultural Production and Commercial Fishing
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: Amend existing rule to include commercial aquaculture.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By January, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Taxpayers engaged in commercial aquaculture
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
NEW RULE:
Rentals of Living Quarters
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To further define "in connection with employment or education"
as found in 36 M.R.S.A. §1760, sub-§20(B)
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By February, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Students/employees renting living quarters.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 501-506:
Fuel Tax Rules
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To update all rules relating to fuel taxes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By April, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Fuel users and suppliers
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
CHAPTER 701-705:
Cigarette Tax Rules
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 36 M.R.S.A. §112
PURPOSE: To update all rules relating to cigarette tax.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By July, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Cigarette Distributors.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: not contemplated
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT
NUMBER: 18-389
AGENCY NAME: Bureau of Human Resources
CONTACT PERSON:
Philip Schlegel, Merit System Coordinator, 4 State House Station, Augusta,
ME 04333-0004. (207) 624-7369. philip.j.schlegel@state.me.us
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1:
PURPOSE, ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF RULES AND DEFINITION OF TERMS
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, § 7036, sub-§ 17
PURPOSE: Ensures definitions are consistent with Civil Service Law and
the Administrative Procedure Act, reflecting changes in policy and procedures
as a result of changes to these laws.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 2:
INTERMITTENT EMPLOYMENT
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, § 7053
PURPOSE: To comply with the Civil Service Law and to provide clarification
of the benefits available to intermittent employees.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 3:
DIVISIONS OF THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 7036 and 7065; Ch. 147, P&SL 06/14/76
PURPOSE: Identifies the competitive, non-competitive (also known as
"direct hire"), and labor divisions of Maine State Service.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 4:
CLASSIFICATION PLAN
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, § 7061
PURPOSE: Explains the classification plan and mechanism for its maintenance.
Defines the allocation and re-allocation of positions and related actions.
Identifies the purpose and use of classification specifications and
classification titles and states the mechanism for appeals of classification
actions.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 5:
COMPENSATION PLAN
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 7036 and 7065
PURPOSE: Defines the compensation plan in terms of fixed salary schedules
as adopted, published, and emended for covered classifications of work
in Maine State Service. Identifies pay rates, presents overtime provisions
and gives rates of pay for specific personnel actions such as new hires,
promotions, demotions, transfers, non-standard work designations, and
project appointments.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 6:
APPLICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 7036, 7051, 7052, 7054, 7055, 7062,
7063, 7064
PURPOSE: Provides information and procedures regarding the character
and content of examinations and related announcement/examination administration
practices. Gives requirements for admission, outlines exam scoring and
notice procedures, and presents the mechanism for appeal of examination
results.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 7:
ELIGIBLE REGISTERS
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 7034, 7036, 7052, 7053, 7062, 7064
PURPOSE: Identifies the types of employment registers and the manner
in which they are maintained and used. Establishes a mechanism for adding
and removing names, and specifies the normal duration of registers.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 8:
CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 781-791, 7034, 7036, 7051, 7052, 7053,
7054, 7055, 7062, 7064
PURPOSE: Establishes rules which govern appointments to position vacancies
in the classified service. Includes procedures for appointments made
by certification from classification registers and for appointments
resulting from nominations submitted by appointing authorities. Provisions
are also included for: apprentice, trainee, and conditional appointment
referrals that may be authorized by the Director; acting capacity assignments;
and the reemployment of retired persons.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 9:
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 7036, 7051
PURPOSE: Identifies the purpose and duration of the probationary period
and presents the mechanism for transition from probationary to permanent
status.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 10:
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND TRAINING
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 7036, 7065, 7070
PURPOSE: Identifies the purpose and requirements for the performance
appraisal system and establishes a mechanism for internships and apprentice
training.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 11:
HOLIDAYS, LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND RELATED COMPENSATION PRACTICES
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 721-727, 7036
PURPOSE: Designates holidays and related compensation procedure and
presents regulations governing leaves of absence with pay and without
pay. Includes sick leave, vacation leave, military leave, educational
leave, jury duty and court appearances, workers' compensation, and unclassified
service appointments.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 12:
DISCIPLINARY ACTION, DEMOTION AND LAYOFF
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 7036, 7051, 7052, 7054, 7055, 7062,
7063, 7064
PURPOSE: Presents the basis and procedure for demotions, suspensions
and dismissals in the State service; the procedure for resignation in
good standing; and the statewide mechanism for addressing the unavoidable
layoff of employees.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 13:
COMPLAINTS, GRIEVANCES AND INVESTIGATIONS
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 7036, 7051, 7081-7085
PURPOSE: Presents the various mechanisms through which complaints and/or
grievances of State employees may be discovered, filed and/or heard,
and related investigation and enforcement powers of the Director with
respect to proper administration and application of the Civil Service
Law to these rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
CHAPTER 14:
EMPLOYEE WORK RECORDS AND PAYROLL CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 7070, 7071
PURPOSE: Provides information and establishes procedures with respect
to employment history and records maintained by the appointing authority
and the Bureau of Human Resources. Provides requirements for information
regarding changes in employee status for purposes of payroll authorization
and the permanent record thereof. Provides access to public records,
with restriction.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to September 30, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: New hire applicants, Confidential employees and bargaining
unit employees of Maine State Government in matters not otherwise covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
(NEW) CHAPTER
15: THE MAINE MANAGEMENT SERVICE
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA, §§ 7031, 7034, 7036, 7051, 7052, 7061,
7065, 7081-7085
PURPOSE: This is a new chapter that establishes the Maine Management
Service and provides separate and distinct rules for Confidential employees
who occupy positions that are specifically designated as included in
the Maine Management Service. Provides a definition and outlines the
goals of the Maine Management Service; provides the manner in which
positions are included in the Maine Management Service; and defines
terms associated with the Maine Management Service. This chapter also
provides a classification and compensation plan for the Maine Management
Service; provides unique procedures for recruitment, application, selection,
training, and development. This chapter also provides a unique procedure
for layoff, complaints, grievances, investigations, and discipline of
employees included in the Maine Management Service.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to April 1, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Applicants for positions included in the Maine Management
Service, confidential employees who occupy positions that are specifically
designated as included in the Maine Management Service.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not anticipated
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT
NUMBER: 18-554
AGENCY NAME: Bureau of General Services, Division of Purchases
CONTACT PERSON:
Richard Thompson, Director, Division of Purchases, 9 State House Station,
Augusta, ME 04333-0009. (207) 624-7340.
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
Amendment filed
April 12, 2002:
Chapter 130: Governing Implementation of the State Purchasing
Code of Conduct for Suppliers of Apparel, Footwear or Textiles.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA §1825-O
PURPOSE: To implement a State Purchasing Code of Conduct for suppliers
of apparel, footwear or textiles, including the process for submitting
affidavits to the code and to certify a vendor's suppliers.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to July 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Vendors offering apparel, footwear or textile to the
State of Maine. Interested businesses, organizations and citizens.
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