29-250 - Bureau
of Motor Vehicles
29-250 - Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions
29-255 - Maine State Archives
94-591 - Motor Carrier Review Board
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER:
29-250
AGENCY NAME: Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor
Vehicles
CONTACT PERSON:
Peter Brazier, Deputy Secretary of State, 29 State House Station,
Augusta, Maine 04333-0029. Tel: (207) 624-9004
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA:
CHAPTER 159: Rules Governing the Administration of the Semipermanent
Semitrailer Registration Program.
EXPECTED 2002-2003
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1:
Rules for Administrative Suspension Relating to Demerit Point Accumulation,
Convictions and Adjudications
STATUTORY AUTHORITY; 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 2458(3)
PURPOSE: These rules were promulgated for the purpose of identifying
the reckless or negligent driver of a motor vehicle and to establish
a uniform point system of assigning demerit points for specified convictions
or adjudication of violations of statutes and regulations governing
the operation of motor vehicles. These rules may be amended as the
result of legislative changes to motor vehicle laws.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Any rule amendments would be proposed prior
to January 1, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: These rules affect all persons who operate motor
vehicles.
No emergency rules were adopted.
CHAPTER 2:
Rules for the Conduct of Administrative Hearings before the Secretary
of State
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 153
PURPOSE: These rules govern the conduct of adjudicatory hearings before
the Secretary of State involving denials, suspensions or revocations
of any license, certificate, or title. These rules may be amended
as the result of legislative changes to motor vehicle laws.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Any rule amendments would be proposed prior
to March 1, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: These rules affect all persons who request an administrative
hearing before the Secretary of State.
No emergency rules were adopted.
CHAPTER 3:
Physical, Emotional And Mental Competence to Operate a Motor Vehicle
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A, Section 153
PURPOSE: These rules describe the standards to be used by the Secretary
of State in determining physical, emotional, and mental competence
of a person to operate a motor vehicle. These rules which were adopted
pursuant to 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 153, may be amended following the
annual meeting of the Medical Advisory Board to the Secretary of State.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: These rule amendments would be proposed in late
2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All license applicants and anyone holding a motor
vehicle license.
No emergency rules were adopted.
CHAPTER 4:
Rules for the Driver License Examination
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 153
PURPOSE: These rules describe the components of the examination used
to determine a person's qualification to obtain a Maine driver's license.
These rules may be updated to comply with the provisions of the Commercial
Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 or as the result of legislative changes
to the motor vehicle laws.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Any rule amendments would be proposed prior
to January 1, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: These rules affect all persons seeking to obtain
a Maine driver's license.
No emergency rules were adopted.
CHAPTER 6:
Rules for the Suspension of Commercial Driver's Licenses
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 1253
PURPOSE: These rules implement those provisions of the Federal Commercial
Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (Title XII of Public Law 99-520)
relating to the disqualification of persons from operating commercial
motor vehicles upon conviction, adjudication or administrative determination
for specific traffic and other designated offenses committed while
operating a commercial motor vehicle. The Secretary of State is required
by terms of 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 1253 to adopt these rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: It is anticipated that these rules may be amended
as a result of changes to the federal statutory and regulatory provisions
of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act prior to March 1, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: These rules will affect all operators and owners
of commercial motor vehicles as well as persons who have been issued
Commercial Driver's Licenses.
No emergency rules were adopted.
CHAPTER 7:
Rules for the Suspension of Driver's Licenses for Failure to Comply
with Child Support Orders
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A, Sections 153 and 2459(5)
PURPOSE: These rules implement the provisions of 19 M.R.S.A., Sections
305-307 and 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 2459 which require the Secretary
of State to suspend the driver's and business licenses of individuals
whom the Commissioner of Human Services certifies are not in compliance
with court orders of child support.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Any rule amendments would be proposed prior
to January 1, 2003.
AFFECTED PERSONS: These rules affect individuals who fail to comply
with child support orders.
No emergency rules were adopted.
CHAPTER 9:
Rules Governing Drivers Education
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 153
PURPOSE: These rules establish the licensing requirements for driver
education schools, instructors and teachers.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: These rules may be amended during 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: These rules will affect all driver education schools,
instructors and teachers.
No emergency rules were adopted.
CHAPTER 11:
Motorcycle Rider Education
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 153
PURPOSE: These rules establish procedures for motorcycle driver education
programs and the certification of instructors.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Any rule amendments would be proposed prior
to January 1, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All motorcycle driver education instructors and
all motorcycle permit applicants.
There were no emergency rules adopted regarding this rule.
CHAPTER 12:
Rule Governing Agent Fees for Driver License Renewals
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 202.
PURPOSE: This rule will establish the fee a driver license agent may
charge for renewing a driver's license.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: These rules will be proposed during the fall
of 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All driver license renewal agents.
No emergency rules were adopted.
CHAPTER 102:
Rules Governing Titles to Motor Vehicles
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A. Section 601
PURPOSE: This rule may be reviewed and updated if any changes in procedure
are necessary for issuing Motor Vehicle titles.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: winter 2002-2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed auto dealers, lien holders, and owners
of titled Motor Vehicles.
CHAPTER 103:
Rules Governing the Licensing of Automobile Dealers, Auctions, Transporters
and Loaners
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 951
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised and updated if any changes in procedures
are necessary for licensing for automobile dealers, auctions, transporters
and loaners.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed automobile dealers, auctions, transporters
and loaners.
CHAPTER 108:
Rules Governing the Automobile Manufacturer or Distributor License
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 M.R.S.A., Section 1171-B(4) and 5 M.R.S.A.,
Section 8071
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised and updated if any changes are necessary
in the procedures for licensing automobile manufacturers or distributors.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed automobile manufacturers and distributors
CHAPTER 151:
Rules Governing Enforcement of the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 504
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised and updated if and when any changes
in Federal laws regarding Heavy Vehicle Taxation are enacted.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: All those registrants operating vehicles with a
registered gross weight subject to the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.
CHAPTER 152:
Rules Concerning Form For Hazardous Material Licenses
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A. Section - None at this time.
PURPOSE: If and when a Hazardous Materials Program is instituted,
a rule would be required.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Motor Carriers of hazardous materials.
CHAPTER 153:
The Administration of Motor Intrastate Carriers of Passengers-for-Hire
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 551
PURPOSE: Due to potential changes in the operating authority for-hire
statutes, it may be necessary to amend this rule.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: For-Hire motor carriers of passengers and rental
vehicles.
CHAPTER 154:
The Administration of Motor Intrastate or ICC Exempt Carriers of Property
for-Hire
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 551
PURPOSE: Due to potential changes in the operating authority program
statutes, it may be necessary to amend this rule.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: For-Hire motor carriers of property in intrastate
and ICC exempt service.
CHAPTER 155:
Rules Governing Permits for Non-Divisible, Oversize, and Overweight
Vehicles Engaged in Interstate Commerce
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 2382
PURPOSE: These rules may be amended to conform to any multi-state
agreement and to meet any operating changes that may occur.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Spring, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Movers of Interstate over-size and over-weight loads.
CHAPTER 156:
Rules Governing the Fee Structure for Non-Divisible, Oversize and
Overweight Vehicles and State Police Escorts
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 2382
PURPOSE: These rules will be amended in the Summer of 2002 due to
legislative action.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Movers of over-size and over-weight loads.
CHAPTER 157:
The Administration of Oversize and Overweight Permits
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 2382
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised to update and clarify certain sections.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Movers of intrastate and interstate over-weight
and over-size loads.
CHAPTER 158:
The Administration of Trailer Transit Plates
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29 M.R.S.A. Section 360-B
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised and updated as needed to adjust
for changes in use or responsibilities.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Transporters of mobile homes and storage trailers
which have or wish to obtain trailer transit plates.
CHAPTER 159:
Rules Governing the Administration of the Semipermanent Semitrailer
Registration Program (20 Year)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 512
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised and updated to clarify certain sections
as needed due to policy or law changes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Winter 2002-03
AFFECTED PARTIES: Those registrants who opt to register semi-trailers
under long duration programs.
CHAPTER 160:
The Administration of Combination Vehicles with Semi-Trailer Over
48 Feet and up to 53 Feet in Length.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 2390
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised to update and clarify certain sections.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Carriers operating trailers 48 feet to 53 feet in
length.
CHAPTER 162:
The Administration of the International Registration Plan
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 531
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised to update and clarify certain sections
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Most owners of medium and heavy trucks operating
in interstate and foreign commerce.
CHAPTER 163:
The Administration of the Single State Registration System for Interstate
Commerce Commission Certified Carriers of Property and Passengers
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 551
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised to include all interstate motor
carriers, electronic insurance filing and to conform with any changes
to the Program as mandated by Federal Law.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Those motor carriers based in or choosing Maine
as a base.
CHAPTER 164:
The Administration Of Overweight Oceangoing Containers (OGC)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 2382
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised and updated to promote the increased
use of intermodalism for Maine industry.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Maine industries that import or export their products
via oceangoing containers
CHAPTER 165:
The Administration of the Maine International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
and the Intrastate Fuel Tax Program (USER).
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 525
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised and updated to set guidelines and
controls on the fuel tax program including the administration of fuel
decals.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Those motor carriers which qualify to file motor
fuel tax reports and obtain fuel decals.
CHAPTER 167:
The Administration of Motor Vehicle Fleet Registrations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 411
PURPOSE: This will be a new rule to set guidelines and controls on
the bulk registration of vehicle fleets.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Those entities operating large fleets who wish to
consolidate and register their vehicles for multiple years.
CHAPTER 168:
The Administration and Issuance of USDOT Numbers for Intrastate Motor
Carriers
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A. Section 555-A
PURPOSE: This rule may be amended as necessary to manage the issuance
of USDOT numbers to qualifying intrastate motor carriers.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Intrastate Motor Carriers
CHAPTER 169:
The Administration of the Performance and Registration Information
Systems Management (PRISM) Program
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A. 2458
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised and updated to set guidelines on
the PRISM Program and to stay in sync with the Federal program.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Motor carriers which are calculated to be high risk,
unsafe transport companies.
NEW RULE:
Rules to Establish and Define Motor Vehicle Municipal Agents' Participation
in the Municipal Registration Program.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Sections 153 and 201
PURPOSE: Rules may be promulgated to establish and define the Motor
Vehicle Agent participation in the Municipal Registration Program.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Municipal tax collectors designated to collect excise
tax on vehicles, as agent for the Secretary of State.
NEW RULE:
Rules to Establish and Define the Motor Vehicle, Non-governmental
Agent Program
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Sections 153 and 201-A
PURPOSE: Rules may be promulgated to establish and define the Motor
Vehicle Non-governmental Agent Program.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Third party service providers.
UMBRELLA-UNIT
NUMBER: 29-250
AGENCY NAME: Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions
CONTACT PERSON:
Julie L. Flynn, Deputy Secretary of State, 101 State House Station,
Augusta, ME 04333-0101
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
CHAPTER 200:
Rules for the Use of Expedited Service in Corporations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 M.R.S.A. § 1527-13; 13-A M.R.S.A. §
1403-A; 13-B M.R.S.A. § 1402-A; 13-C M.R.S.A. § 124; 31
M.R.S.A. § 414; 31 M.R.S.A. § 613; and 31 M.R.S.A. §
813.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All customers of the Division of Corporations.
CHAPTER 201:
Rules for the Sale of Publications in Corporations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 M.R.S.A. § 1527-D; 13 M.R.S.A. §
905; 13-A M.R.S.A. § 1406; 13-B M.R.S.A. § 1405; 13-C M.R.S.A.
§ 141; 31 M.R.S.A. § 416; 31 M.R.S.A. § 615; and 31
M.R.S.A. § 815.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All customers of the Division of Corporations.
CHAPTER 240:
Rules for Limited Liability Partnerships under Title 31, Chapter 15
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 31 M.R.S.A. § 812.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer of the Division of Corporations filing
documents for Limited Liability Partnerships.
CHAPTER 250:
Rules for Business Corporations under Title 13-A
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 13-A M.R.S.A. § 1303.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer of the Division of Corporations filing
documents for business corporations.
CHAPTER 260:
Rules for Nonprofit Corporations under Title 13-B
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 13-B M.R.S.A. § 1302-A.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer of the Division of Corporations filing
documents for nonprofit corporations under Title 13-13.
CHAPTER 270:
Rules for Limited Partnerships under Title 31, Chapter 11
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 31 M.R.S.A. § 413.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer of the Division of Corporations filing
documents for limited partnerships.
CHAPTER 280:
Rules for Marks registered under Title 10, Chapter 301-A
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 M.R.S.A. §1527-A, sub-§l.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer of the Division of Corporations filing
documents for a mark in the State of Maine.
CHAPTER 290:
Rule's for Limited Liability Companies under Title 31, Chapter 13
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 31 M.R.S.A. § 612.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer of the Division of Corporations filing
documents for limited liability companies.
CHAPTER 401:
Model Rules for Uniform Commercial Code Title 11, Article 9-A
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 11 M.R.S.A. § 9-1526.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any interested person wishing to file a UCC lien
or requesting information on filed UCC liens.
CHAPTER 505:
Rules for Voter List Maintenance Procedures under Title 21-A
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21-A M.R.S.A. § 161, sub-§ 2.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All municipalities in the State of Maine as well
as newly registered voters and registered voters who wish their names
to be removed from their respective voter registration lists.
CHAPTER 506:
Rules for the Change of Address Confirmation Card, Voter Registration
Acknowledgment Notice, and Address Verification Notice under Title
21 -A
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21-A M.R.S.A. §162-A, sub-§3.
PURPOSE: The statutory authority for this chapter was repealed effective
9/21/2001. The Secretary of State will repeal this chapter.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All municipalities in the State of Maine.
Notice for Ch. 510 was
received as an amendment on June 11, 2003
CHAPTER 510: Administrative Complaint Procedure for Title III
of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: P.L. 2003 c.407.
PURPOSE: The emergency legislation cited above will require the Secretary
of State to adopt a rule establishing an administrative complaint
procedure for handling complaints made under Title III of the federal
Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA).
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any person who wishes to file a complaint alleging
a violation of HAVA.
CHAPTER 600:
Rules Governing Automated Telephone Solicitation
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 M.R.S.A. §1498.
PURPOSE: The statutory authority for this chapter was repealed effective
8/11/2000. The Secretary of State will repeal this chapter.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Anyone wishing to use an automated telephone calling
device in the State of Maine in order to reach prospective customers.
CHAPTER 700:
Rules Governing Eligibility and Procedures for Appointment and Renewal
of Commissions of Notaries Public
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A. § 82.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any person applying for a notary public commission
or renewing the commission.
CHAPTER 800:
Procedures for the Electronic Filing of Rules
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A. §8056 sub-§8.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may need to amend this rule to change
and clarify the procedures for the electronic filing of rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All rulemaking agencies.
CHAPTER -
: Rules for the Sale of Informational Publications to Notaries
Public
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A. § 82-A, sub-§ 1.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
for the sale of informational publications to notaries public and
establish a fee schedule for the same.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All interested persons who wish to be commissioned
as notaries public and all presently commissioned notaries public.
CHAPTER -
: Authority to Adopt or Amend Rules to Specify the Reportable
Categories or Types of and the Procedures and Forms for Reporting
and to Administer 5 M.R.S.A. § 19
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A. § 19 sub-§ 5.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
to specify the reportable categories or types and the procedures and
forms for reporting.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Major policy-influencing executive employees
CHAPTER -
: Rules for Food Security Act Filings under Title 5, Section 90-A
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A. §90-A.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
for procedures for filing FSA liens and requests for information as
well as establishing a fee schedule.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any interest person wishing to file an FSA lien
or requesting information on filed FSA liens.
CHAPTER -
: Rules for the Use of Name Search Services in the Division of
Corporations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 13-A M.R.S.A. § 301, sub-§6; 13-A M.R.S.A.
§ 1303; 13-B M.R.S.A. § 301, sub-§5; 13-B M.R.S.A.
§ 1302-A; 13-C M.R.S.A. § 141; 31 M.R.S.A. § 413; 31
M.R.S.A. § 612; 31 M.R.S.A. § 812.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
for the use of name search services, definitions and applicable forms
for requesting name search services.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customers of the Division of Corporations wishing
to have a corporate name checked for availability.
CHAPTER -
: Rules for Determining the Availability of a Corporate, Limited
Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Partnership
or Mark Name
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 M.R.S.A. § 1527-A, sub-§ 1; 13-A
M.R.S.A. § 301, sub-§ 1; 13-B M.R.S.A. § 301, sub-§
1; 13-C M.R.S.A. § 141; 31 M.R.S.A. § 413, sub-§ 5;
31 M.R.S.A. 612, sub-§ 5; and 31 M.R.S.A. § 812, sub-§
5.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
to set standards to determine the similarity of a proposed named to
a name currently on file.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customers of the Division of Corporations interested
in forming a new entity filed with the State of Maine.
CHAPTER -
: Rules for Filing of Documents by Electronic Transmission
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 M.R.S.A. § 1527-A, sub-§ 1; 13-A
M.R.S.A. § 106, sub-§ G; 13-B M.R.S.A. § 106, sub-§
5; 13-C M.R.S.A. § 141; 31 M.R.S.A. § 413, sub-§ 4;
31 M.R.S.A. 612, sub-§ 4; and 31 M.R.S.A. § 812, sub-§
4.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
to establish procedures for electronic filing of documents with the
Division of Corporations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer wishing to file documents with the
Division of Corporations.
CHAPTER -:
Rules Regarding Access to the Corporate Database
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 M.R.S.A. §1527-C; 13 M.R.S.A. §904;
13-A M.R.S.A. § 1405; 13-B M.R.S.A. § 1404; 13-C M.R.S.A.
§ 141; 31 M.R.S.A. § 415; 31 M.R.S.A. 614; and 31 M.R.S.A.
§ 814.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
to establish procedures governing access to the Corporate and UCC
databases through dial-in modem, public user workstations, and electronic
duplicates of the database as well as establishing a fee schedule.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer wishing to gain access to the databases
of the Division of Corporations.
CHAPTER -
: Rules for Approval of Voting Machines and Electronic Tabulating
Systems Used by Municipalities
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21-A M.R.S.A. §809, sub-§l.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State and the Attorney General may find
it necessary to adopt rules to establish criteria and the process
for the approval of voting machines and electronic tabulating systems
as well as standards for removing approval for machine(s) or system(s)
that do not continue to meet the approval criteria.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any municipality that may want to use new voting
machines and electronic voting systems.
CHAPTER -
: Rules for the Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Tabulating
Systems
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21-A M.R.S.A. § 813 and 844.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
relating to the use of voting machines and electronic tabulating systems.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Municipalities using voting machines and electronic
tabulating systems.
CHAPTER -
: Rules Relating to Initiative and People's Veto Questions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21-A M.R.S.A. § 901, sub-§ 4.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
to establish guidelines for the wording of initiative and people's
veto questions as well as allowing the Secretary of State to clarify
the wording of the questions as they appear on the petitions and ballots.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Anyone initiating legislation or a people's veto
question, and the voters of the State of Maine, by assuring that initiative
and people's veto questions are written in a clear and concise manner.
CHAPTER -
: Rules for the Implementation and Administration of a Centralized
Voter Registration System
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21 -A M.R.S.A. § 194.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
to assist with the implementation and administration of a central
voter registration system including the pricing, accessibility and
availability of information contained in the database.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All municipalities, candidates and political parties.
CHAPTER -
: Rules for Address Confidentiality
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A. § 90-B
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
to establish an application process for prospective program participants,
the change of address notification process, the address request process
for a law enforcement agency and the address request process for state
agency commissioner or commissioner's designee.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking
who wish to limit access to their addresses.
CHAPTER -
: Rules for Digital Signatures
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 M.R.S.A. Section 9503
PURPOSE: These rules establish common requirements for the use of
digital signatures in electronic transactions filed with the state
agencies.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: By October, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: State agency customers desiring to file electronic
transactions which require a digital signature.
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT-NUMBER:
29-255
AGENCY NAME: Maine State Archives
CONTACT PERSON:
Nina M. Osier, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084. Tel:
207-287-5799.
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2002-2003
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 10:
Rules for Disposition of Local Government Records
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A. § 95-B, para. 7
PURPOSE: These rules set retention periods and provide disposition
authorization for the records of local government agencies. They will
be amended to provide retention periods and disposition authorization
for records not now covered; clarify standards for approval of alternative
repositories for local government records; clarify standards for use
of commercial records centers to store local government records; clarify
media suitable for retention of permanently valuable records; and
clarify procedures for destruction of local government records.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Fall 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Municipal and County officials; school and special
district officials; general public seeking access to these records;
nonprofit organizations such as libraries and historical societies,
which may be designated as alternative repositories for local government
records; operators of commercial records centers.
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT
NUMBER: 94-591
AGENCY NAME: Motor Carrier Review Board
CONTACT PERSON:
Maurice Dionne, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 29 State House Station,
Augusta, Maine 04333-0029. Tel: (207) 624-9056.
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2002
- 2003 RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1:
Bylaws of the Maine Motor Carrier Review Board
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A M.R.S.A., Section 562
PURPOSE: This rule may be amended as necessary to meet whatever changes
that may be deemed necessary for the Board to conduct it's business.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Winter 2002-03
AFFECTED PARTIES: All motor carriers which have a violation history
deemed to be serious enough to merit suspension action.
CHAPTER 2:
Motor Carrier Review Board Selection Process
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29 M.R.S.A., Section 562
PURPOSE: This rule allows the Board to select motor carriers for review
in a fair and equitable manner.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Winter 2002-03.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All motor carriers which have a violation history
deemed to be serious enough to merit suspension action.
CHAPTER 3:
Motor Carrier Review Board Process
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29 M.R.S.A., Section 562
PURPOSE: This rule sets the parameters on how the Board will deal
with notifying carriers and the steps that will lead to recommendations
made to the Secretary of State.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Winter 2002-03
AFFECTED PARTIES: All motor carriers which have a violation history
deemed to be serious enough to merit suspension notice.
