Maine § 32 §7094 Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement

Maine Statutes

§ 32 §7094 — Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement

Maine § 32 §7094

Title 32PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 83SOCIAL WORKERS

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 32 §7094 (2026).

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1.Oversight. Oversight of the compact is governed by this subsection.

2.Default and technical assistance. Default and technical assistance are governed by this subsection.

3.Termination from compact. If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default.

4.Termination regulation. Termination of membership in the compact may be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend

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1.
Oversight.
Oversight of the compact is governed by this subsection.
2.
Default and technical assistance.
Default and technical assistance are governed by this subsection.
3.
Termination from compact.
If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default.
4.
Termination regulation.
Termination of membership in the compact may be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate must be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, the defaulting state's licensing authority and each of the member states' licensing authorities.
5.
Responsibilities after termination.
Upon the termination of a state's membership from the compact, a state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The state that has terminated its membership shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of 6 months after the date of notice of termination. A state that has terminated its membership is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination.
6.
Costs.
The commission may not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state.
7.
Appeal.
The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party must be awarded all costs of that litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.
8.
Dispute resolution.
Dispute resolution is governed by this subsection.
9.
Enforcement.
Enforcement of the compact is governed by this subsection.