May 3, 2017

WEEKLY NOTICES OF STATE RULE-MAKING
Public Input for Proposed and Adopted Rules

Notices are published each Wednesday to alert the public regarding state agency rule-making. You may obtain a copy of any rule by notifying the agency contact person. You may also comment on the rule, and/or attend the public hearing. If no hearing is scheduled, you may request one -- the agency may then schedule a hearing, and must do so if 5 or more persons request it. If you are disabled or need special services to attend a hearing, please notify the agency contact person at least 7 days prior to it. Petitions: you can petition an agency to adopt, amend, or repeal any rule; the agency must provide you with petition forms, and must respond to your petition within 60 days. The agency must enter rule-making if the petition is signed by 150 or more registered voters, and may begin rule-making if there are fewer. You can also petition the Legislature to review a rule; the Executive Director of the Legislative Council (115 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, phone 207/287-1615) will provide you with the necessary petition forms. The appropriate legislative committee will review a rule upon receipt of a petition from 100 or more registered voters, or from "...any person who may be directly, substantially and adversely affected by the application of a rule..." (Title 5 Section 11112). World-Wide Web: Copies of the weekly notices and the full texts of adopted rule chapters may be found on the internet at: http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules. There is also a list of rule-making liaisons, who are single points of contact for each agency.

PROPOSALS

AGENCY: 02-313 - Maine Board of Dental Practice (Affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation – PFR)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 14, Rules for Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2017-P003 (2nd publication)
BRIEF SUMMARY: At its April 14, 2017 meeting, the Board of Dental Practice reviewed and accepted a public comment regarding dentists responsibilities when providing moderate sedation, and office equipment necessary to safely monitor patients.
* Section V(C)(2)(g) is revised to read “Electrocardiograph if providing sedation services to patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification of ASA III or higher.”
PUBLIC HEARING: N/A
COMMENT DEADLINE: June 3, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / BOARD RULEMAKING LIAISON: Penny Vaillancourt, Executive Director, 143 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-3333. Fax: (207) 287-8140. TTY 711. E-mail: Penny.Vaillancourt@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: N/A
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 32 MRS    18324, 18379
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED: N/A
BOARD WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dental/ .

AGENCY: 01-001 - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 34, Rules for Operation of Dairy Improvement Fund
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2017-P040
BRIEF SUMMARY: This chapter establishes rules governing the expenditure of funds available in accordance with Title 7 MRS  2910-B, Title 10 MRS  1023-P and Title 8 MRS  1036 sub- 2-A paragraph M. The Dairy Improvement Fund (DIF) is a revolving loan program intended to assist dairy farmers in making capital improvements to maintain and enhance the viability of their farms and to pay the administrative costs of processing loan applications and servicing and administering the fund and loans made from the fund.
DETAILED SUMMARY: The Dairy Improvement Fund loan program provides 1% interest loans for capital improvements and working capital for dairy farms and dairy farm related businesses. The program provides low cost financing to help farmers, food processors and dairy operations adopt new and innovative equipment and facilities in order to improve and enhance the sustainable manufacturing, processing, marketability and value-added production of Maine dairy products. Program provides loan funds of 90% of total project cost, if project cost is $100,000 or less or 75% of total project cost if project cost in more than $100,000. In both cases the borrower must inject 10% equity in the form of cash or in-kind services. Maximum loan amount is $250,000. The Department will seek adequate collateral to fully cover the amount of the loan, whenever possible. This collateral typically includes the project being financed and may also include other real estate, machinery and other items acceptable to the Department. The Department will also require financial statements and business plans that show the potential for the loan to be cash flowed over the term of the loan period. No loan may be approved unless the applicant has demonstrated a commitment of private funds of at least 10% of the total eligible project costs, except that, in the case of cooperative projects by two or more dairy enterprises, such demonstrated commitment of private funds shall total at least 10% of the total project cost.
PUBLIC HEARING: Tuesday, May 24, 2017. 10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon. Room 332 Marquardt Building, 32 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME 04330
COMMENT DEADLINE: June 9, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION: Ronald E. Dyer, Acting Bureau Director, Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources 28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0028. Telephone: (207) 287-7522. Fax: (207) 287-5576. E-mail: Ron.Dyer@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: N/A
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 7 MRS  2910-B; 10 MRS  1023-P; 8 MRS  1036 sub- 2-A  M
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different):
AGENCY WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/ .
DACF RULEMAKING LIAISON: Mari.Wells@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 18-553 – Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS), Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO) / Maine State Liquor and Lottery Commission
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 20, Powerball Rules
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2017-P041
BRIEF SUMMARY: This amendment updates the existing rules governing the jackpot draw game Powerball. This amendment makes necessary changes to allow for electronically created play slips, technical changes to clarify language, and fix typographical errors.
Copies of the rule are available by contacting the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations, 8 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0008.
PUBLIC HEARING: No Public Hearing
COMMENT DEADLINE: June 7, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / BABLO RULEMAKING LIAISON: Timothy R. Poulin, Deputy Director, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations, 8 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0008. Telephone: (207) 287-6750. Fax: (207) 287-6769. E-mail: Tim.Poulin@Maine.gov .
IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION: Multi-State Lottery Association and Professional Judgment
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 8 MRS    372 sub- 2  I, 374
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different):
BABLO WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dafs/bablo/ .
DAFS RULEMAKING LIAISON: Robert.Weaver@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 01-015 – Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), Maine Milk Commission (MMC)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 3, Schedule of Minimum Prices, Order #06-17
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2017-P042
BRIEF SUMMARY: The principal reason for this rule is the need to respond to Federal Order changes and to certain other conditions affecting prevailing Class I, II and III milk prices in Southern New England in accordance with 7 MRS  2954
PUBLIC HEARING: May 18, 2017, Thursday, starting at 10:30 a.m., Room 118, Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Marquardt Building, Hospital Street, Augusta, Maine
COMMENT DEADLINE: May 18, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / MMC RULEMAKING LIAISON: Tim Drake, Maine Milk Commission, 28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-7521. E-mail: Tim.Drake@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 5 MRS  8054; 7 MRS  2954
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different):
AGENCY WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/milkcommission/index.shtml .
DACF RULEMAKING LIAISON: Mari.Wells@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 03-201 - Department of Corrections (DOC)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 11, Policy and Procedure Manual – Adult and Juvenile: Subsection 18.19.1, Use of Mechanical Restraints on a Pregnant Prisoner or Pregnant Resident
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2017-P043
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Maine Department of Corrections is proposing that the amendment of rule Ch. 11 Subsection 18.19.1 “Use of Mechanical Restraints on a Pregnant Prisoner or Pregnant Resident”, adopted as an emergency rule on April 13, 2017 be permanently adopted.
This proposal amends the rule from requiring a security supervisor to be present during the transport of a pregnant prisoner or resident to allowing the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, to determine whether a security supervisor needs to be present. Regardless of whether a security supervisor is present or not, the use of mechanical restraints will still require a decision by a security supervisor.
The adopted rule may be found on the Maine Department of Correction’s website; http://www.maine.gov/corrections/PublicInterest/policies.htm .
PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
COMMENT DEADLINE: Comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2017.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING /SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION /DOC RULEMAKING LIAISON: Mary Lucia, Department of Corrections, 111 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-4681. Fax: (207) 287-4370. E-mail: Mary.A.Lucia@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): 
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: Title 34-A  3103
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different):
DOC WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/corrections/ .

AGENCY: 10-144 - Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office for Family Independence (OFI)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 332, MaineCare Eligibility Manual, Rule #286P (Repeal of Refugee Medical Assistance Program): Part 3, Eligibility Groups Requirements: Section 3.1, Refugees / Asylees
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2017-P044
BRIEF SUMMARY: This rule is promulgated to effectuate the termination of administration of the Refugee Medical Assistance program (RMA). The State of Maine, through the Department, will no longer administer the federally funded Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP), which includes RMA. Federal regulations allow a state to repeal the choice to administer the program, and notice of revocation was given to the Federal Government in November 2016.
See http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/rules/index.shtml for rules and related rulemaking documents.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 22 MRS  42(1); 45 CFR 400.301
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
COMMENT DEADLINE: June 2, 2017 - 11:59 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Marta Noriega, Senior Planner, Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Family Independence, 19 Union Street, Augusta, ME 04333-0011. Telephone: (207) 624-4135. Fax: (207) 287-3455. TT Users Call Maine Relay – 711. E-mail: Marta.Noriega@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated.
OFI RULES WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/rules/index.shtml .
OFI WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/ .
DHHS RULEMAKING LIAISON: Kevin.Wells@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 02: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (PFR)
02-373 - Board of Licensure in Medicine
02-380 - State Board of Nursing
02-383 - Board of Osteopathic Licensure
02-396 - Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 21, Use of Controlled Substances for Treatment of Pain
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2017-P045, P046, P047, P048
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Board of Licensure in Medicine, State Board of Nursing, Board of Osteopathic Licensure, and Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine propose a joint rule regarding the use of controlled substances for treatment of pain. The proposed rule repeals and replaces an existing joint rule regarding prescribing controlled substances to treat pain. The proposed joint rule: defines certain terms; requires that clinicians achieve and maintain competence in assessing and treating pain; requires that clinicians consider the use of non-pharmacologic modalities and non-controlled drugs in treatment of pain prior to prescribing controlled substances; requires that clinicians use and document Universal Precautions when prescribing controlled substances (i.e. evaluating the patient including conducting a risk assessment to minimize the potential for adverse effects, abuse, misuse, diversion, addiction and overdose, developing a treatment plan, obtaining informed consent, employing a treatment agreement, monitoring, and creating and maintaining medical records); requires that clinicians report illegal acts such as the illegal acquisition and selling of drugs; requires clinicians comply with state and federal controlled substance laws and regulations and CDC guideline for prescribing opioids; and requires clinicians who prescribe controlled substances to maintain current clinical knowledge by complying with continuing education requirements.
PUBLIC HEARING: None planned. Requests to hold a public hearing by any interested person may be submitted in writing to the identified agency contact person.
COMMENT DEADLINE: June 2, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT PERSONS FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION:
Medicine: Dennis E. Smith, Executive Director, Board of Licensure in Medicine, 137 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0137. Telephone: (207) 287-3605. Fax: (207) 287-6590. E-mail: Dennis.Smith@Maine.gov .
Nursing: Kim Esquibel, Executive Director, State Board of Nursing, 158 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0158. Telephone: (207) 287-1148. Fax: (207) 287-1149. E-mail: Kim.Esquibel@Maine.gov .
Osteopathic: Susan E. Strout, Executive Secretary, Board of Osteopathic Licensure, 142 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0142. Telephone: (207) 287-2480. Fax: (207) 536-5811. E-mail: Susan.E.Strout@Maine.gov .
Podiatric: Jennifer M. Hawk, Regulatory Board Coordinator, Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035. Telephone: (207) 624-8617. Fax: (207) 624-8637. E-mail: Jennifer.M.Hawk@Maine.gov.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): 
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE:
Medicine: 32 MRS    3269(3),(7), 3300-F .
Nursing: 32 MRS    2102(2-A), 2153-A(1), 2210 .
Osteopathic: 32 MRS    2562, 2600-C .
Podiatric: 32 MRS    3605-B, 3657 .
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different):
AGENCY WEBSITES:
Medicine: www.maine.gov/md .
Nursing: www.maine.gov/boardofnursing .
Osteopathic: www.maine.gov/osteo .
Podiatric: www.maine.gov/professionallicensing .
BOARD RULEMAKING LIAISONS:
Medicine: Maureen.S.Lathrop@Maine.gov .
Nursing: Virginia.E.DeLorimier@Maine.gov .
Osteopathic: Susan.E.Strout@Maine.gov .
Podiatric: Karissa.Davan@Maine.gov .

ADOPTIONS

AGENCY: 01-015 – Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), Maine Milk Commission (MMC)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 3, Schedule of Minimum Prices, Order #05-17
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2017-064 (Emergency)
CONCISE SUMMARY: Minimum May 2017 Class I price is $18.45/cwt. plus $1.58/cwt. for Producer Margins, an over-order premium of $1.04/cwt. as being prevailing in Southern New England and $2.79/cwt. handling fee for a total of $24.06/cwt. that includes a $0.20/cwt. Federal promotion fee.
Minimum prices can be found at: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/milkcommission/index.shtml .
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 30, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / MMC RULEMAKING LIAISON: Tim Drake, Maine Milk Commission, 28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-7521. E-mail: Tim.Drake@Maine.gov .
DACF RULEMAKING LIAISON: Mari.Wells@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 09-137 – Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 4, Hunting and Trapping: 4.02, Migratory Bird Hunting
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2017-065
CONCISE SUMMARY: The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has adopted rules pertaining to season dates, bag limits and shooting hours for the hunting of ducks, geese and other migratory game birds. These rules will protect migratory game birds from over-harvest by setting these limitations. In accordance with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations, the Department has increased the daily bag limit on black ducks from 1 to 2, decreased the bag limit for pintail ducks from 2 to 1 and set duck hunting season dates in the northern, southern and coastal zones. Special regulations will apply to youth waterfowl hunt days. Please contact the agency rulemaking contact person for a complete copy of the rule.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 2017
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / IFW RULEMAKING LIAISON: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State Street, 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-5202. E-mail: Becky.Orff@Maine.gov .
IFW WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/ .

AGENCY: 09-137 – Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 4, Hunting and Trapping: 4.05, Moose Hunting Season
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2017-066
CONCISE SUMMARY: The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has adopted a rule establishing the number of moose hunting permits to be issued for the 2017 season. Permits will be issued for bulls, antlerless and any-moose. Permits are allocated according to Wildlife Management District as follows:
WMD 1 – 275 bulls / 50 antlerless
WMD 2 – 200 bulls /50 antlerless
WMD 3 – 135 bulls / 50 antlerless
WMD 4 – 200 bulls / 50 antlerless
WMD 5 – 125 bulls
WMD 6 – 125 bulls
WMD 7 – 125 bulls
WMD 8 – 175 bulls
WMD 9 – 75 bulls
WMD 10 – 60 bulls
WMD 11 – 50 bulls
WMD 12 – 35 bulls
WMD 13 – 35 bulls
WMD 14 – 35 bulls
WMD 15 – 25 any-moose
WMD 16 – 20 any-moose
WMD 17 – 20 bulls
WMD 18 – 40 bulls
WMD 19 – 75 bulls / 20 antlerless
WMD 22 – 0 permits
WMD 23 – 0 any-moose
WMD 25 – 0 any-moose
WMD 26 – 0 any-moose
WMD 27 – 10 bulls
WMD 28 – 20 bulls
TOTAL: 1,815 bulls / 220 antlerless / 45 any-moose
A complete copy of the rule can be obtained from the rulemaking contact person listed below.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 2, 2017
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / IFW RULEMAKING LIAISON: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State Street, 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-5202. E-mail: Becky.Orff@Maine.gov .
IFW WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/ .

AGENCY: 09-137 – Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 13, Watercraft Rules: 13.07 (New), Rules of Operation for Watercraft on Internal Waters
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2017-067
CONCISE SUMMARY: The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is has adopted Ch. 13 rules to include standards of conduct for operation of watercraft on Maine inland waters, i.e. rules of the road. The rules are in accord with federal regulations that are promulgated under the Federal Boat Safety Act. These rules will establish guidelines for reasonable and safe operation for watercraft on Maine internal waters. A complete copy of the rule may be requested from the agency contact person listed below.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 2, 2017
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / IFW RULEMAKING LIAISON: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State Street, 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-5202. E-mail: Becky.Orff@Maine.gov .
IFW WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/ .

AGENCY: 13-188 - Department of Marine Resources (DMR)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 34, Groundfish Regulations: 34.07, Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus)
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2017-068 (Emergency)
CONCISE SUMMARY: The Department is taking emergency rulemaking action to implement a clarification that it is illegal to possess Atlantic Halibut when operating seaward of Maine’s territorial waters. In January 2017, the New England Fishery Management Council passed a motion to ask the United States Coast Guard and states operating under a Joint Enforcement Agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that enforcement of the three nautical mile limit be a high priority during the Atlantic halibut season in Maine. This motion was passed based on concerns that state waters-only license holders are targeting Atlantic halibut outside of Maine’s territorial waters, resulting in increased catch rates. Based on State landing reports, the State waters fishery from 2010-2014 has historically caught an average of 65 percent of the sub-Annual Catch Limit and in fishing year 2015 (May 1, 2015-April 30, 2016), caught 101 percent. It is anticipated that 2016 landings may be even higher. This proposed rule clarifies that fishermen targeting halibut with State commercial tags may not possess Atlantic halibut outside of Maine’s territorial waters. This action is intended to protect and conserve the halibut resource from unusual damage and imminent depletion. For these reasons, the Commissioner has determined that it is necessary to take emergency action under 12 MRS  6171(3)(A).
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 30, 2017
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON: Trisha Cheney, Department of Marine Resources, 21 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0021. Telephone: (207) 624-6554. Fax: (207) 624-6024. TTY: (888) 577-6690 (Deaf/Hard of Hearing). Email: Trisha.Cheney@Maine.gov .
DMR RULEMAKING WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dmr/rulemaking/.
DMR WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dmr/ .
DMR RULEMAKING LIAISON: Deirdre.Gilbert@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 01-017 – Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), Maine State Harness Racing Commission
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 11, Medication and Testing (Amended title: Medications, Prohibited Substances and Testing)
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2017-069
CONCISE SUMMARY: The amendments update Ch. 11 in order to provide clearer guidance to the regulated community relative to the standard of care expected for the treatment of participating horses and the use of medications and supplements. The amendments also incorporate by reference the prohibited substance schedule published by the Association of Racing Commissioners International. The amendments also reorganize the chapter in a more logical sequence, updates standards pertaining to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and clarifies that injection paraphernalia is not allowed within the paddock area.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 7, 2017
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON / COMMISSION RULE-MAKING LIAISON: Henry Jennings, Maine State Harness Racing Commission, 28 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0028. Telephone: (207) 287-7543. E-mail: Henry.Jennings@Maine.gov .
COMMISSION WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/harnessracing/index.shtml .
DACF RULE-MAKING LIAISON: Mari.Wells@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 01-017 – Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), Maine State Harness Racing Commission
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 17, Rule Violations; Penalties
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2017-070
CONCISE SUMMARY: The amendments update Ch. 17 so that the violation guidelines align with the terminology contained in Ch. 11. The amendments also identify a class of substances recognized by the Association of Racing Commissioners International but previously not listed in Ch. 17, and also provides for a point system to deter habitual medication offenders.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 7, 2017
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON / COMMISSION RULE-MAKING LIAISON: Henry Jennings, Maine State Harness Racing Commission, 28 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0028. Telephone: (207) 287-7543. E-mail: Henry.Jennings@Maine.gov .
COMMISSION WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/harnessracing/index.shtml .
DACF RULE-MAKING LIAISON: Mari.Wells@Maine.gov .