Bill > LD1905

This bill amends the existing law governing the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation by expanding the authority of licensing boards and commissions. Specifically, the bill allows staff members to delegate two key powers: first, the ability to review and approve licensure applications according to established procedures and rules, and second, the power to determine whether a pending complaint falls outside the office's or board's enforcement jurisdiction. The bill adds a new subparagraph to existing law that explicitly grants staff the ability to assess complaints and identify if they describe violations that are not within the office's or commission's authority to enforce. This change appears to streamline administrative processes by empowering staff to make initial determinations about the relevance and appropriateness of complaints before they are fully investigated, potentially saving time and resources for licensing boards and commissions.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1905&snum=132