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ME LD448
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anne-Marie Mastraccio
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AI Summary
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Restores fee-setting authority to the Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation for dental provider licensing and permits, which was inadvertently repealed by Public Law 2023, chapter 17
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Establishes fee caps: $550 maximum for most purposes, $1,000 maximum for initial licenses/renewals under section 18342 or permits under section 18379, and $200 maximum for licenses under section 18345
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Designates fee-related rules as routine technical rules under Maine's Administrative Procedure Act
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Applies retroactively to June 29, 2023 to address the gap created by the 2023 legislation
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Enacted as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon approval by the Governor on May 16, 2025
Legislative Description
An Act Regarding the Establishment of Fees and Fee Caps for Dental Provider Licensing and Permits
Health Care Services
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
5/14/2025