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 2003-2004 RULE-MAKING
ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1: Rules for
Administrative Suspension Relating to Demerit Point Accumulation,
Convictions and Adjudications
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A MRSA, 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, 2004.
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 MRSA, 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, 2004.
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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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
2004.
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 MRSA, 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, 2004.
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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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, 2004.
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 MRSA, Sections 153 and 2459(5)
PURPOSE: These rules implement the provisions of 19 MRSA, Sections
305-307 and 29-A MRSA, 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, 2004.
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 MRSA, Section 153
PURPOSE: These rules establish the licensing requirements for driver
education schools, instructors and teachers.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: These rules may be amended during 2004.
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 MRSA, 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, 2004.
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 MRSA, 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 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All driver license renewal agents.
No emergency rules were adopted.
CHAPTER 102: Rules
Governing Titles to Motor Vehicles
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A MRSA, 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 2003-2004
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 MRSA, 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: Anticipate adopting emergency rules September
2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensed automobile dealers, auctions, transporters
and loaners.
CHAPTER 108: Rules
Governing the Automobile Manufacturer or Distributor License
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA, Section 1171-B (4) and 5 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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, 2004
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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, Section 2382
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised to update and clarify certain sections.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Winter 03/04
AFFECTED PARTIES: Movers of intrastate and interstate over-weight
and over-size loads.
CHAPTER 158: The Administration
of Trailer Transit Plates
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29 MRSA 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 MRSA, Section 512
PURPOSE: This rule may be revised and updated to clarify certain sections
as needed due to policy or law changes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, Section 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 MRSA, 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 MRSA, 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.
NEW RULE: Rules to
Monitor the Registration and Use of Low Speed Vehicles and the Safe
Operation of Low Speed Vehicles
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A MRSA Section 501 (subsection 11)
PURPOSE: To monitor the registration and use of low speed vehicles
as well as the safe operation of low speed vehicles.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Unknown
AFFECTED PARTIES: Vehicle dealers, the Bureau of Public Safety, Bureau
of Motor Vehicles
NEW RULE: Rules to
Monitor the Registration and Use of Experimental Vehicles
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A MRSA, Section 501 (subsection 11)
PURPOSE: To monitor the registration and use of experimental vehicles
as well as the safe operation of experimental vehicles
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Emergency - Fall 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Vehicle Inventors, Bureau of Public Safety, Bureau
of Motor Vehicles
NEW RULE: Rules Governing
the Dissemination of Driver History Records and Databases
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A MRSA, Sections 251 and 252
PURPOSE: These rules will establish the procedures and fees governing
the sale and distribution of motor vehicle records and databases as
required by 29-A, Sections 251 and 252
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: The rules will be proposed in the Fall of 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: All persons obtaining motor vehicle records and
databases.
NEW RULE: Rules Governing
the Motor Vehicle Franchise Board
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA, Section 1187(6)
PURPOSE: These rules will establish the procedures governing the functioning
of the Motor Vehicle Franchise Board
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: These rules will be adopted during the fall
of 2003.
AFFECTED PARTIES: These rules will affect automobile dealers and manufacturers.
AGENCY UMBRELLA/UNIT NUMBER:
29-250
AGENCY NAME: Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations,
Elections and Commissions
CONTACT PERSON: Julie
L. Flynn, Deputy Secretary of State, 101 State House Station, Augusta,
ME 04333-0101. Tel: (207) 624-7736.
EMERGENCY RULES ADOPTED
SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
CHAPTER 200: Rules
for the use of expedited service in Corporations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 1527-B; 13-B MRSA § 1402-A;
13-C MRSA § 124; 31 MRSA § 414; 31 MRSA § 613; and
31 MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All customers of the Division of Corporations.
CHAPTER 201: Rules
for the sale of publications in Corporations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 1527-D; 13 MRSA § 905; 13-B
MRSA § 1405; 13-C MRSA § 143; 31 MRSA § 416; 31 MRSA
§ 615; and 31 MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All customers of the Division of Corporations.
CHAPTER 240: Rules
for Limited Liability Partnerships under Title 31, Chapter 15
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 31 MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer of the Division of Corporations filing
documents for Limited Liability Partnerships.
CHAPTER 250: Rules
for Business Corporations under Title 13-C
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 13-C MRSA § 141.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2004.
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 MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer of the Division of Corporations filing
documents for nonprofit corporations under Title 13-B.
CHAPTER 270: Rules
for Limited Partnerships under Title 31, Chapter 11
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 31 MRSA § 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, 2004.
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 MRSA § 1527-A, sub-§ 1.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer of the Division of Corporations filing
documents for a mark in the State of Maine.
CHAPTER 290: Rules
for Limited Liability Companies under Title 31, Chapter 13
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 31 MRSA § 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, 2004.
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 MRSA § 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, 2004.
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 MRSA § 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, 2004.
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 MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All municipalities in the State of Maine.
CHAPTER 510: Administrative
Complaint Procedure for Title III of the Help America Vote Act of
2002 (HAVA)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21-A MRSA § 222.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any person who wishes to file a complaint alleging
a violation of HAVA.
CHAPTER 700: Rules
Governing Eligibility and Procedures for Appointment and Renewal of
Commissions of Notaries Public
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA § 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, 2004.
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 MRSA § 8056 sub-§ 8.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All rulemaking agencies.
CHAPTER 900: Administration
of Address Confidentiality Program
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA § 90-B.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to update and
clarify this rule during the next year.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking
who wish to limit access to their addresses.
CHAPTER (New): Rules
for the Sale of Informational Publications to Notaries Public
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All interested persons who wish to be commissioned
as notaries public and all presently commissioned notaries public.
CHAPTER (New): 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
MRSA § 19
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Major policy-influencing executive employees
CHAPTER (New): Rules
for Food Security Act filings under Title 5, Section 90-A
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any interested person wishing to file an FSA lien
or requesting information on filed FSA liens.
CHAPTER (New): Rules
for Filing of Documents by Electronic Transmission
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 1527-A, sub-§ 1; 13-B MRSA
§ 106, sub-§ 5; 13-C MRSA § 141; 31 MRSA § 413,
sub-§ 4; 31 MRSA 612, sub-§ 4; and 31 MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer wishing to file documents with the
Division of Corporations.
CHAPTER (New): Rules
Regarding Access to the Corporate Database
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 1527-C; 13 MRSA § 904; 13-B
MRSA § 1404; 13-C MRSA § 142; 31 MRSA § 415; 31 MRSA
614; and 31 MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any customer wishing to gain access to the databases
of the Division of Corporations.
CHAPTER (New): Rules
for Approval of Voting Machines and Electronic Tabulating Systems
Used by Municipalities
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21-A MRSA § 809, sub-§ 1.
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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Any municipality that may want to use new voting
machines and electronic voting systems.
CHAPTER (New): Rules
for the Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Tabulating Systems
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21-A MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Municipalities using voting machines and electronic
tabulating systems.
CHAPTER (New): Rules
Relating to Initiative and People's Veto Questions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21-A MRSA § 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, 2004.
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 (New): Rules
for the Implementation and Administration of a Centralized Voter Registration
System
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21-A MRSA § 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, 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: All municipalities, candidates and political parties.
CHAPTER (New): Rules
for Digital Signatures
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 9503.
PURPOSE: The Secretary of State may find it necessary to adopt rules
to establish common requirements for the use of digital signatures
in electronic transactions filed with state agencies.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Prior to October, 2004.
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 2003-2004 RULE-MAKING
ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 10: Rules for
Disposition of Local Government Records
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 MRSA §§ 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
standards for records vault construction, clarify media suitable for
retention of permanently valuable records; and clarify procedures
for destruction of local government records.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Spring 2004.
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: Garry
Hinkley, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 29 State House Station, Augusta,
Maine 04333-0029. Tel: (207) 624-9055.
EMERGENCY RULES ADOPTED
SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2003 - 2004 RULE-MAKING
ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1: Bylaws of
the Maine Motor Carrier Review Board
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 29-A MRSA, 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: Fall 2003
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-A MRSA, Section 562
PURPOSE: This rule allows the Board to select motor carriers for review
in a fair and equitable manner.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Fall 2003.
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-A MRSA, 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: Fall 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: All motor carriers which have a violation history
deemed to be serious enough to merit suspension notice.
