Bill > LD767

This bill makes several modifications to licensing regulations for various health-related establishments and professions in Maine. The bill allows for license transfers in the event of a licensee's death, permitting a personal representative, receiver, or trustee to operate the licensed premises for one year, with potential temporary approval for surviving spouses or heirs. It establishes confidentiality rules for complaints and investigative records related to public health licensing, specifying when such records become public and allowing limited disclosure during investigations. The bill also clarifies licensing terms and fees for several professions, including electrologists, tattoo artists, body piercers, and micropigmentation practitioners. Notably, the bill introduces a provision that licenses issued in error by the Department of Health and Human Services are void and must be returned upon demand. Additionally, the bill adjusts license expiration periods, inspection fees, and fee structures for various professional licenses, ensuring that fees cover inspection costs and are deposited into special revenue accounts dedicated to health inspection programs. These changes aim to provide more clarity, flexibility, and administrative efficiency in the licensing process for health-related establishments and professionals.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=767&snum=132