STATE OF MAINE
NOTICE OF STATE AGENCY RULEMAKING
PUBLIC INPUT FOR RULES A list of state agency rule proposals is published here each Wednesday. You can get a copy of a proposed rule by contacting the person listed in the notice. You can comment on a proposed rule by submitting a written comment to the agency or by attending the public hearing, if one is scheduled. If no hearing is scheduled, you can request one. The agency must hold a hearing if it receives 5 or more requests. If you have a disability and need assistance to participate in a hearing, you should tell the agency at least 7 days before the hearing. ONLINE INFORMATION Weekly notices, full text of adopted rules, and a list of agency rulemaking contacts are available at this website:
https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/index.html
PROPOSALS
AGENCY: Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Maine Revenue Services
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 18-125 C.M.R. Ch. 202, Tree Growth Tax Law Valuations - 2026
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P042
BRIEF SUMMARY: MRS is proposing to repeal and replace Rule 202 ("Tree Growth Tax Law Valuations"). The following changes are being made to the proposed Rule. The rule is being replaced to provide updated valuation rates for each forest type by region. 36 M.R.S. § 576 requires that the State Tax Assessor annually establish the value per acre for each forest type, by economic region, for parcels classified under the Tree Growth Tax Law.
PUBLIC HEARING: N/A
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday March 13, 2026
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Alex Weber, General Counsel
51 Commerce Drive, Augusta ME 04330
(207) 624-9712
Alexander.j.weber@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): The rule has minimal impact on municipalities. The valuation amounts for the Tree Growth Tax Law program vary from year to year, which impacts the property tax assessed on land in the program. Fluctuations in local taxes due to valuation changes in this program are partially offset by reimbursement and state subsidy provisions.
AGENCY: Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 09-137 C.M.R. Ch. 13, Watercraft Rules (visual distress signals)
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P043
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing to amend Chapter 13 rules to include electronic visual distress signal devices (eVDSD) to the existing list of approved visual distress signals. This is necessary to remain in compliance with US Coast Guard law and rule standards for watercraft and will also provide boaters with more options, keeping up to date with new technology that is considered less dangerous and more reliable. Please contact the agency contact person for a complete copy of the rule proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
COMMENT DEADLINE: March 13, 2026
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Becky Orff
353 Water Street, 41 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-5202
207-287-6395
Maine Relay 711
Becky.orff@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated
AGENCY: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Board of Licensure in Medicine; Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, State Board of Nursing; Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Board of Osteopathic Licensure
CHAPTER NUMBERS AND RULE TITLES:
02-373 C.M.R. Ch. 15, Joint Rule Regarding Standards of Practice for Intravenous (IV) Therapy Businesses, Medical Spas and Aesthetic Businesses
02-380 C.M.R. Ch. 15, Joint Rule Regarding Standards of Practice for Intravenous (IV) Therapy Businesses, Medical Spas and Aesthetic Businesses
02-383 C.M.R. Ch. 15, Joint Rule Regarding Standards of Practice for Intravenous (IV) Therapy Businesses, Medical Spas and Aesthetic Businesses
TYPES OF RULES: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBERS: 2026-P044 (Ch. 02-373 C.M.R. Ch. 15) 2026-P045 (02-380 C.M.R. Ch. 15), 2026-P046 (02-383 C.M.R. Ch. 15)
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Board of Licensure in Medicine, State Board of Nursing and the Board of Osteopathic Licensure propose this new rule to clarify that the scope of practice and the standards of practice for individuals providing health care services in intravenous (IV) therapy businesses, medical spas, and medical aesthetic businesses remain the same as the scopes of practice and standards of practice required for those health care services provided in other health care settings. The proposed rule defines terms and sets forth scope and standard of practice guidelines for any individual or licensee providing health care services to individuals at any of these businesses or spas, including provisions regarding scope of practice and standards for compounding medications, which standards apply to mixing IV solutions.
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: Friday, March 13, 2026 4:30 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Timothy Terranova, Executive Director, Board of Licensure in Medicine
137 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0137
(207) 287-6930
(207) 287-6590
TTY Maine Relay: 711
Tim.E.Terranova@maine.gov
Kimberly S. Esquibel, Executive Director, State Board of Nursing
158 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0158
(207) 287-1148
(207) 287-1149
TTY Maine Relay: 711
Kim.Esquibel@maine.gov
Rachel MacArthur, Executive Secretary, Board of Osteopathic Licensure
142 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0142
(207) 287-2480
(207) 536-5811
TTY Maine Relay: 711
Rachel.MacArthur@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same as above
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None
AGENCY: Maine Health Data Organization
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 90-590 C.M.R. Ch. 241, Uniform Reporting System for Hospital Inpatient Data Sets & Hospital Outpatient Data Sets
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P049
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed changes update links to several source code resources and modify descriptions for several other data elements to more accurately reflect the requirements. It also adds a new data element labeled "Payment Source" to identify those inpatient and outpatient hospital encounters that are considered "self-pay" and those encounters that fall under the hospital's "charity care" policy. This change will enhance the level of granularity and standardize the way these types of encounters are identified as well as supplement the hospital financial data reported through Chapter 300, Uniform Reporting System for Hospital Financial Data.
PUBLIC HEARING: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. (Virtual Remote only). **Please note: This public hearing will be held virtually. To attend via zoom, select the link below or call the number provided to attend via conference call. Zoom meeting link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/86956774443?pwd=uxiHDHaurVgvXZrx8ahGhYDJbko4yb.1, Passcode: 38561381 Zoom Call in number: 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 869 5677 4443
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Debra J. Dodge
151 Capitol Street, 102 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333-102
207-287-6722
207-287-6732
debra.j.dodge@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): There is no fiscal impact on state counties, municipalities, or small businesses.
AGENCY: Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 09-137 C.M.R. Ch. 16, Hunting (16.11 - Migratory Game Bird Hunting)
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P050
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing to amend Chapter 16.11 rules pertaining to season dates and bag limits for the hunting of ducks, geese and other migratory game birds. Season frameworks and harvest limits are similar to the previous hunting season. Of note are the two proposed modifications to the South Zone/North Zone waterfowl hunting boundary line to 1) Improve season timing when waterfowl are more available to hunt (e.g., before ice conditions, migration patterns, etc.).and 2) To address some road name reference changes following the I-395 bypass addition in Brewer. In addition, clarifying language is being proposed in reference to the scoter bag limit. Please contact the agency contact person for a complete copy of the rule proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING: March 2, 2026 @ 4:00pm - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 353 Water Street, Room 400, Augusta. An online option for attending via Microsoft Teams will also be available. For those wishing to attend remotely, please contact the Agency Contact Person for this filing.
COMMENT DEADLINE: March 12, 2026
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Becky Orff
353 Water Street, 41 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-5202
207-287-6395
Maine Relay 711
Becky.orff@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules (Sections 111-2 and 444-4. SNAP Rule #241P - Noncitizen Updates)
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P051
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department proposes routine technical changes to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program Rules to ensure compliance with P.L. 119-21 § 10108 signed into law and effective on July 4, 2025. The proposed rule would update Section 111-2, eliminating eligibility for Federal SNAP for some noncitizen groups and aligning state-funded SNAP with these changes. In addition, the proposed rule revises the treatment of income and deductions for noncitizens who are ineligible for federal SNAP, reducing the amount of income and deductions that are counted in eligibility determinations.
PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing is scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Written public comments may be submitted via the link at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Evan Denno, SNAP Program Manager
DHHS-OFI, 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333-0011
(207) 446-3201
(207) 287-3455
TTY Users Call 711 (Maine Relay)
Evan.Denno@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: N/A
STATE OF MAINE
NOTICE OF STATE AGENCY RULEMAKING
PUBLIC INPUT FOR RULES A list of state agency rule proposals is published here each Wednesday. You can get a copy of a proposed rule by contacting the person listed in the notice. You can comment on a proposed rule by submitting a written comment to the agency or by attending the public hearing, if one is scheduled. If no hearing is scheduled, you can request one. The agency must hold a hearing if it receives 5 or more requests. If you have a disability and need assistance to participate in a hearing, you should tell the agency at least 7 days before the hearing. ONLINE INFORMATION Weekly notices, full text of adopted rules, and a list of agency rulemaking contacts are available at this website:
https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/index.html
PROPOSALS
AGENCY: Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Maine Revenue Services
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 18-125 C.M.R. Ch. 202, Tree Growth Tax Law Valuations - 2026
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P042
BRIEF SUMMARY: MRS is proposing to repeal and replace Rule 202 ("Tree Growth Tax Law Valuations"). The following changes are being made to the proposed Rule. The rule is being replaced to provide updated valuation rates for each forest type by region. 36 M.R.S. § 576 requires that the State Tax Assessor annually establish the value per acre for each forest type, by economic region, for parcels classified under the Tree Growth Tax Law.
PUBLIC HEARING: N/A
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday March 13, 2026
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Alex Weber, General Counsel
51 Commerce Drive, Augusta ME 04330
(207) 624-9712
Alexander.j.weber@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): The rule has minimal impact on municipalities. The valuation amounts for the Tree Growth Tax Law program vary from year to year, which impacts the property tax assessed on land in the program. Fluctuations in local taxes due to valuation changes in this program are partially offset by reimbursement and state subsidy provisions.
AGENCY: Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 09-137 C.M.R. Ch. 13, Watercraft Rules (visual distress signals)
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P043
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing to amend Chapter 13 rules to include electronic visual distress signal devices (eVDSD) to the existing list of approved visual distress signals. This is necessary to remain in compliance with US Coast Guard law and rule standards for watercraft and will also provide boaters with more options, keeping up to date with new technology that is considered less dangerous and more reliable. Please contact the agency contact person for a complete copy of the rule proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
COMMENT DEADLINE: March 13, 2026
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Becky Orff
353 Water Street, 41 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-5202
207-287-6395
Maine Relay 711
Becky.orff@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated
AGENCY: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Board of Licensure in Medicine; Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, State Board of Nursing; Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Board of Osteopathic Licensure
CHAPTER NUMBERS AND RULE TITLES:
02-373 C.M.R. Ch. 15, Joint Rule Regarding Standards of Practice for Intravenous (IV) Therapy Businesses, Medical Spas and Aesthetic Businesses
02-380 C.M.R. Ch. 15, Joint Rule Regarding Standards of Practice for Intravenous (IV) Therapy Businesses, Medical Spas and Aesthetic Businesses
02-383 C.M.R. Ch. 15, Joint Rule Regarding Standards of Practice for Intravenous (IV) Therapy Businesses, Medical Spas and Aesthetic Businesses
TYPES OF RULES: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBERS: 2026-P044 (Ch. 02-373 C.M.R. Ch. 15) 2026-P045 (02-380 C.M.R. Ch. 15), 2026-P046 (02-383 C.M.R. Ch. 15)
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Board of Licensure in Medicine, State Board of Nursing and the Board of Osteopathic Licensure propose this new rule to clarify that the scope of practice and the standards of practice for individuals providing health care services in intravenous (IV) therapy businesses, medical spas, and medical aesthetic businesses remain the same as the scopes of practice and standards of practice required for those health care services provided in other health care settings. The proposed rule defines terms and sets forth scope and standard of practice guidelines for any individual or licensee providing health care services to individuals at any of these businesses or spas, including provisions regarding scope of practice and standards for compounding medications, which standards apply to mixing IV solutions.
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: Friday, March 13, 2026 4:30 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Timothy Terranova, Executive Director, Board of Licensure in Medicine
137 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0137
(207) 287-6930
(207) 287-6590
TTY Maine Relay: 711
Tim.E.Terranova@maine.gov
Kimberly S. Esquibel, Executive Director, State Board of Nursing
158 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0158
(207) 287-1148
(207) 287-1149
TTY Maine Relay: 711
Kim.Esquibel@maine.gov
Rachel MacArthur, Executive Secretary, Board of Osteopathic Licensure
142 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0142
(207) 287-2480
(207) 536-5811
TTY Maine Relay: 711
Rachel.MacArthur@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same as above
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None
AGENCY: Maine Health Data Organization
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 90-590 C.M.R. Ch. 241, Uniform Reporting System for Hospital Inpatient Data Sets & Hospital Outpatient Data Sets
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P049
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed changes update links to several source code resources and modify descriptions for several other data elements to more accurately reflect the requirements. It also adds a new data element labeled "Payment Source" to identify those inpatient and outpatient hospital encounters that are considered "self-pay" and those encounters that fall under the hospital's "charity care" policy. This change will enhance the level of granularity and standardize the way these types of encounters are identified as well as supplement the hospital financial data reported through Chapter 300, Uniform Reporting System for Hospital Financial Data.
PUBLIC HEARING: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. (Virtual Remote only). **Please note: This public hearing will be held virtually. To attend via zoom, select the link below or call the number provided to attend via conference call. Zoom meeting link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/86956774443?pwd=uxiHDHaurVgvXZrx8ahGhYDJbko4yb.1, Passcode: 38561381 Zoom Call in number: 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 869 5677 4443
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Debra J. Dodge
151 Capitol Street, 102 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333-102
207-287-6722
207-287-6732
debra.j.dodge@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): There is no fiscal impact on state counties, municipalities, or small businesses.
AGENCY: Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 09-137 C.M.R. Ch. 16, Hunting (16.11 - Migratory Game Bird Hunting)
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P050
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing to amend Chapter 16.11 rules pertaining to season dates and bag limits for the hunting of ducks, geese and other migratory game birds. Season frameworks and harvest limits are similar to the previous hunting season. Of note are the two proposed modifications to the South Zone/North Zone waterfowl hunting boundary line to 1) Improve season timing when waterfowl are more available to hunt (e.g., before ice conditions, migration patterns, etc.).and 2) To address some road name reference changes following the I-395 bypass addition in Brewer. In addition, clarifying language is being proposed in reference to the scoter bag limit. Please contact the agency contact person for a complete copy of the rule proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING: March 2, 2026 @ 4:00pm - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 353 Water Street, Room 400, Augusta. An online option for attending via Microsoft Teams will also be available. For those wishing to attend remotely, please contact the Agency Contact Person for this filing.
COMMENT DEADLINE: March 12, 2026
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Becky Orff
353 Water Street, 41 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-5202
207-287-6395
Maine Relay 711
Becky.orff@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules (Sections 111-2 and 444-4. SNAP Rule #241P - Noncitizen Updates)
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P051
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department proposes routine technical changes to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program Rules to ensure compliance with P.L. 119-21 § 10108 signed into law and effective on July 4, 2025. The proposed rule would update Section 111-2, eliminating eligibility for Federal SNAP for some noncitizen groups and aligning state-funded SNAP with these changes. In addition, the proposed rule revises the treatment of income and deductions for noncitizens who are ineligible for federal SNAP, reducing the amount of income and deductions that are counted in eligibility determinations.
PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing is scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Written public comments may be submitted via the link at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Evan Denno, SNAP Program Manager
DHHS-OFI, 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333-0011
(207) 446-3201
(207) 287-3455
TTY Users Call 711 (Maine Relay)
Evan.Denno@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: N/A
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