State Agencies

The primary responsibility of the Board is to examine, certifyand register qualifying applicants for a certificate to practice public accounting in the State; to revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any registration permit after proper notice and hearing; to promulgate rules of professional conduct; and to provide to the public information pertaining to licensedCertified Public Accountants, Public Accountants and Firms registered by the Board.

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Maine's Office of Aging and Disability Services(OADS) supports Maine's older and disabled adults by providing Adult Protective, Brain Injury, Other Related Conditions, Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Long Term Care, and Aging and Community services to the people of Maine.

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The Air National Guard is a separate reserve component of the United States Air Force. In peacetime, the governor of each state or territory commands the Air National Guard. The Air Guard has been there to help their communities during such emergencies as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and forest fires. During National crises, the Air National Guard is activated by the president of the United States.

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The primary responsibilities of the Board are to evaluate applicant qualifications, examine applicants, grant licenses to those who meet board requirements, investigate complaints, and take appropriate disciplinary action against licensees.

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The Maine State Board for Licensure of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers was established to protect the public and maintain high professional standards through examination and licensure of persons who wish to practice architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design in the State of Maine.

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The Army National Guard (ARNG) is one component of The Army (which consists of the Active Army, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserves.) The Army National Guard is composed primarily of traditional Guardsmen -- civilians who serve their country, state and community on a part-time basis (usually one weekend each month and two weeks during the summer.) Each state, territory and the District of Columbia has its own National Guard, as provided for by the Constitution of the United States.

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The primary responsibility of the Office is to review applicants for licensure for the practice of athletic training, as well as to compile and maintain current information on licensed Athletic Trainers in the State of Maine.

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The Board of Licensing of Auctioneers was established to protect the public and maintain high professional standards through examination and licensure of persons who wish to engage in auctioning in the State of Maine.

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The Bureau of Financial Institutions supervises all state-chartered financial institutions including banks, credit unions, and nondepository trust companies.

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This agency maintains Baxter Park's natural wild state in accordance with Percival Proctor Baxter's deeds of gifts and conveyances; provides a continuing timber harvest from the Scientific Forest Management Area by the application of exemplary and scientific forest management; and provides for recreational use and enjoyment of the Park by people in a manner consistent with the Park's natural character.

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A list of current career opportunities in the State of Maine.

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The mission at the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

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The primary responsibility of the Office is to review applicants for registration who hold themselves out to be organized or operating forany charitable purpose and who solicit, accept, or obtain contributions from the public for any charitable purpose, and further to compile and maintain current information on registered Charitable Organizations, ProfessionalFundraising Counsel, Commercial Co-venturers, and Professional Solicitorsin the State of Maine.

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The division is responsible for the development and implementation of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures necessary to assure that all non-custodial parents are contributing to the economic support of their children.

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The Board of Chiropractic Licensure was established to protectthe public safety, health and welfare through regulation of the practice ofchiropractic medicine in the State of Maine.

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The Office of Community Development is an eleven person division within the Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD). The primary focus of OCD is the administration of the HUD funded Community Development Block Grant Program.

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ConnectME Authority expands broadband access in the most rural, un-served areas of the state that have little prospect of service from a traditional provider. The Authority funds proposals through grants, direct investments, or loans made on behalf of, in partnership with, or in support of, one or more communications service providers.

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The Office of the State Controller (OSC) has the following functions: statewide accounting and appropriation control; review, approve and consolidate all accounting transactions for all agencies within the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of government; establish and monitor State accounting policies and procedures; establish and administer State travel and expense policies; review, compile and report all Statewide accounting information

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The mission of the Department of Corrections is to reduce the likelihood that juvenile and adult offenders will re-offend, by providing practices, programs and services which are evidence-based and which hold the offenders accountable.

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The Maine Criminal Justice Academy serves the people of Maine by promoting the highest level of professional standards and performance through the training of criminal justice personnel.

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The Board oversees the profession of dental examiner.

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This agency maintains and administers the Dirigo Health Program.

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The State of Maine Drinking Water Program helps public water systems comply with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and state regulations, provides technical assistance, works with systems to protect source water areas and provides grants or loans funds for infrastructure improvements.

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The Department of Education oversees education programs in the State of Maine.

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The primary responsibilities of the Board are to evaluate applicant qualifications, to administer examinations of applicants, to grant licenses to those who meet board requirements, investigate complaints, and take appropriate disciplinary action; to ensure that maintenance, inspectionsand adjustments are made which are deemed essential for the safe operationof elevators and tramways and to issue certificates after completion of inspections.

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Maine EMS is a bureau within the Maine Department of Public Safety. It was established by the Legislature to be the central agency responsible for the coordination and integration of all state activities concerning emergency medical services (EMS) and the overall planning, evaluation, coordination, facilitation and regulation of EMS systems.

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The health and benefits department for State of Maine employees.

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The Governor's Energy Office is part of the Executive Department and is responsible for state energy resource planning, policy development, and coordination.

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The purpose of the Division of Environmental Health is to protect and promote the health and well being of the population through the organization and delivery of health engineering related services designed to reduce the risk of disease.

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This agency is designed to assist the public in finding out campaign finance information and to promote timely, complete reports by candidates and others.

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The Maine Film Office is a two-person division of the Maine Office of Tourism and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. The film office helps bring film, television and other media projects to Maine; works to expand and improve Maine's in-state production industry; and helps all Maine-made media productions succeed.

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The Bureau of Financial Institutions supervises all state-chartered financial institutions including banks, credit unions, and nondepository trust companies.

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The Fire Marshal's Office is dedicated to protecting lives and property from the devastation of fire, explosions, and other life safety hazards. It is one of nine bureaus that make up the Department of Public Safety.

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The Maine Floodplain Management Program works with individuals, communities and professionals to reduce the risk of flooding.

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The Board of Licensure of Foresters was established to protectthe public from unqualified practitioners through the regulation of the practice of forestry in the State of Maine and to insure proper management offorest resources in the State.

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The Bureau of General Services provides a wide variety of functions in support of state government and public improvements across the State of Maine. The Bureau administers the design and construction of State facilities, including selection of architects and engineers, bidding of construction projects, selection of construction managers and construction administration, as well as oversight of public school construction.

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The Maine Library of Geographic Information is the statewide network officially sanctioned by the Legislature by which data custodians or their designees organize, catalog, and provide access to public geographic information to all levels of government and to the public.

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The primary responsibility of the Board is to examine, certifyand grant certificates to applicants who qualify to practice as geologistsand soil scientists in the State, and to maintain current information on licensed geologists and soil scientists.

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The Commission is appointed by the Governor to oversee live Harness Racing and Off-Track Betting Facilities as well as the adoption of rules that ensure integrity for participants and fans.

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The Division is responsible for licensing medical and long term care facilities, assisted living, residential care, private non-medical in stitutions, mental health service providers, substance abuse agencies, and programs and services to children. The Division is also responsible for reg ulation of health care facilities and providers under the Certificate of Ne ed Act, the Hospital Cooperation Act and laws pertaining to Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

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The mission of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

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The Bureau of Highway Safety administers federally funded categorical grant programs offered by the US Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA funds support of highway safety projects. The bureau develops annual statewide comprehensive plans which outline major problem areas and proposes spending plans to address identified problems.

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The Maine Emergency Management Agency is responsible for Homeland Security and terrorism related incidents as well as natural disasters in Maine.

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The Bureau of Human Resources provides leadership in human resource management for the agencies and departments within the Executive Branch of state government. In addition to administering Civil Service Law and merit system principles, the Bureau is responsible for establishing and maintaining job classification specifications, staff training and organizational development, recruitment, and administering employee benefits including employee Safety and Wellness, and the state employee Worker's Compensation Program.

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The Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services is an independent commission whose purpose is to provide efficient, high-quality representation to indigent citizens who are entitled to counsel at state expense under the United States Constitution or under the Constitution or statutes of Maine. The Commission uses assigned private attorneys and contract counsel to provide representation to criminal defendants, juvenile defendants, parents in child protective cases, and people facing involuntary commitment to a psychiatric hospital who are indigent. The Commission does not provide representation to people in other types of cases, such as divorce, eviction, foreclosure or small claims.

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In 1998, the Maine State Legislature enacted the InforME Electronic Access to Public Information Act, which called for the creation of a public/private long-term partnership to build a portal network to public information. The network is operated with oversight by the InforME Board, comprised of public and private members, who set policy and approve fees for InforME services.

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The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife was established to ensure that all species of wildlife and aquatic resources in the State of Maine are maintained and perpetuated for their intrinsic and ecological values, for their economic contribution, and for their recreational, scientific, and educational use by the people of the State. In addition, the Department is responsible for the establishment and enforcement of rules and regulations governing fishing, hunting, and trapping, propagation and stocking of fish, acquisition of wildlife management areas, the registration of snowmobiles, watercraft, and all terrain vehicles, safety programs for  hunters, snowmobiles, and watercraft, and the issuing of licenses (hunting, fishing, trapping, guide, etc.) and permits.

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The Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is Maine's center for international business assistance. Formed in 1996, the Trade Center provides technical assistance and trade counseling, import and export leads, international credit reports, workshops, coordinated trade missions and trade shows, and many other useful services to help Maine companies seeking to succeed in international markets.  MITC offers global exposure to Maine's small and medium sized businesses. 

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The Maine Labor Relations Board administers and enforces the state's laws that govern collective bargaining for public sector employees and employers. This includes Maine's cities and towns, school districts, water and sewer districts, the University and Community College Systems, Maine Maritime Academy, and all three branches of Maine's state government. The Panel of Mediators and the Board of Arbitration and Conciliation are assigned as needed to help the parties resolve contract negotiations disputes and contract grievances.

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Maine Department of Labor offers a diverse array of services to Maine workers, employers, and job seekers with the mission of promoting the economic well being of the labor force and employers, attracting and retaining a wide range of employment opportunities, promoting independence and lifelong learning, fostering economic stability, and ensuring the safe and fair treatment of all people on the job.

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The Maine Land Use Planning Commission was created by the Maine Legislature in 1971 to serve as the planning and zoning authority for the state's townships, plantations and unorganized areas

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The Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library was established by statute as a nonpartisan service office of the Maine Legislature. The Library serves the public interest by providing legal and governmental information services without discrimination to the people of Maine, their government and the legal community.

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In 1836 Maine Legislature authorized the purchase of books and the Maine State Library began to grow. Along with the State archives and the State museum, the State library resides in the Cultural Building, located at the State House complex in Augusta.

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The responsibility of this division is to license the manufacture, importation, storage, transportation and sale of all liquor and administer laws relating to licensing and the collection of taxes on malt liquor and wine.

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The Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations provides public service for the complete distribution and sales of Powerball, Tri-State Pick 3 and Pick 4, Tri-State Heads or Tails, Tri-State Megabucks, instant lottery tickets, and the pricing, listing and delisting of spirits and fortified wines.

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The mission at the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

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The Maine Criminal Justice Academy serves the people of Maine by promoting the highest level of professional standards and performance through the training of criminal justice personnel.

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The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency is a bureau within the Department of Public Safety. It was created by the Intergovernmental Drug Enforcement Act of 1987. MDEA maintains six regional task force offices located in Augusta, Bangor, Houlton, Lewiston, Lyman and Portland.

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The Maine Film Office is a two-person division of the Maine Office of Tourism and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. The film office helps bring film, television and other media projects to Maine; works to expand and improve Maine's in-state production industry; and helps all Maine-made media productions succeed.

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The primary responsibilities of the Board are to examine and license qualified applicants for licensure in the categories of Master Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician, Journeyman Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician, Apprentice Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician, Propane and Natural Gas Technicians, Limited Propane Energy Auditors, Limited Oil Energy Auditors, Limited Tank Installers and Limited Wood Pellet Technicians; to establish and maintain required board standards for safety, to investigate all complaints of noncompliance or violations of board law or rules, and to recommend suspension or revocation or refuse to renew licenses after proper notice and hearing

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Maine Health Data Organization (MHDO) was established by the Maine Legislature in 1996 as an independent executive agency to collect clinical and financial health care information and to exercise responsible stewardship in making this information accessible to the public.

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The Maine Library of Geographic Information is the statewide network officially sanctioned by the Legislature by which data custodians or their designees organize, catalog, and provide access to public geographic information to all levels of government and to the public.

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The Maine Natural Areas Program's mission is to ensure the maintenance of Maine's natural heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.

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The Maine Public Employees Retirement System is an independent public instrumentality of the State of Maine and is located in the state capitol of Augusta. The System administers retirement plans that cover State employees, public school teachers (including school administrators and other licensed/certified staff), employees of municipalities and other public entities called participating local districts (PLDs), legislators, and judges. MainePERS is also responsible for administering Disability Retirement and Group Life Insurance programs.

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In 1836 Maine Legislature authorized the purchase of books and the Maine State Library began to grow. Along with the State archives and the State museum, the State library resides in the Cultural Building, located at the State House complex in Augusta.

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The Maine State Police is the state's largest police agency with an authorized complement of 341 sworn personnel, ranging from trooper to colonel.  In addition, State Police employ 188 persons in non-sworn positions, the largest segment being emergency communication specialists who staff the department's four regional communications centers in Augusta, Gray, Orono and Houlton.

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The Authority's primary function is to operate and maintain a toll express highway through its short term and long term capital improvement plans.

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The primary responsibilities of the board are to examine and license qualified applicants, to promulgate rules defining the qualificationsand professional standards of manufacturers, dealers and installers of manufactured housing, to investigate complaints against its licensees, and totake appropriate disciplinary action against noncompliance with its statuteand rules.

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The primary responsibilities of the Office are to review and approve qualified applicants for licensure as a licensed massage therapists,to promulgate rules as necessary, to investigate complaints, and to take appropriate disciplinary action for noncompliance with current laws and rules.

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The Board of Licensure in Medicine is the state agency responsible for protecting the health and safety of the public by determining who may be licensed for medical practice in this state and by regulating the medical practice of those licensees.

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The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, within the constitutional office of the Department of the Secretary of State, was established in 1905 out of concern for public safety following the invention, mass production, and use of automobiles. Since that time, the Bureau has served the residents of the State and all users of Maine highways by qualifying and licensing drivers and by maintaining records of driver history, vehicle ownership and vehicle registration. Through the collection of the licensing and registration fees associated with these services, the BMV also provides revenue to build and maintain Maine's highways.

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The mission of OMA is to provide support to State Agencies, Non-Governmental organizations and Community Partners in addressing the needs of ethnic, racial and linguistic minorities in Maine.

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The Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board was established to ensure that qualified applicants for licensure meet the necessary standards to be qualified and responsible for the general administration of a facility other than a hospital.

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The primary responsibilities of the Board is to examine and license qualified applicants, to promulgate rules defining qualifications andprofessional standards of practitioners, to investigate complaints againstlicensees and to take appropriate disciplinary action against noncompliancewith its statute and rules.

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The Board investigates all complaints and cases of non-compliance with optometrists laws, rules and regulations, conducts hearings, and brings all such cases to the notice of the proper prosecuting officer. It also enforces standards established by law and makes such other reasonable rules and regulations, consistent with the law, as the Board deems necessary.

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The Bureau of Parks and Lands manages more than 600,000 acres of land in Maine.

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The primary responsibilities of the Board are to examine and license qualified applicants for licensure in the categories of Pharmacists or Pharmacists Assistants; to regulate and control the sale, character and standards of all drugs, poisons or medicines; to inspect during business hours all apothecaries, dispensaries, and locations where pharmaceuticals aremanufactured, stored, distributed, compounded, dispersed or retailed; to secure samples of drugs and cause them to be analyzed and to keep a record ofall persons examined and registered. The Board also investigates complaints against licensees and takes appropriate disciplinary action.

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The primary responsibility of the Board is to insure the competency of plumbers through examination; to issue licenses to those qualified to hold the title of Master plumber, Journeyman plumber, or Trainee plumber; to investigate complaints of noncompliance with or violations of the law and board rules.

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The Maine State Police is the state's largest police agency with an authorized complement of 341 sworn personnel, ranging from trooper to colonel.  In addition, State Police employ 188 persons in non-sworn positions, the largest segment being emergency communication specialists who staff the department's four regional communications centers in Augusta, Gray, Orono and Houlton.

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The Division of Population Health works across three focus areas to better the lives of all Maine people; Children have a healthy start, Healthy and safe living and Chronic disease prevention and control.

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The Office oversees professional licensing boards, commissionsand registrations and licenses over 100,000 professionals working in a variety of professions. The Office is dedicated to public protection through licensure, inspection, enforcement/complaint resolution, and discipline.

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The primary responsibilities of the Board are to examine and license qualified applicants for licensure in the endorsements of delivery technician, plant operator, tank setter and outside piping technician, appliance connection and service technician, and large equipment connection and service technician, to establish and maintain required board standards for safety, to investigate all complaints of noncompliance or violations of board law or rules, and to recommend suspension or revocation or refuse to renew licenses after proper notice and hearing.

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The primary responsibilities of the Board are to conduct examinations of candidates for licensure to practice psychology, to verify credentials of applicants, to license and renew upon documentation of continuingeducation activities, to conduct hearings and investigations upon receipt of complaints pertaining to psychology.

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The Division of Public Health Systems protects the health of lives of people in Maine by strengthening the ability of health agencies and partner organizations to detect, contain and manage public health threats and emergencies.

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The Commission regulates electric, natural gas, telecommunications and water utilities to ensure that Maine consumers enjoy safe, adequate and reliable services at rates that are just and reasonable for both consumers and utilities. The Commission oversees emerging competitive markets for some of these services. The Commission also regulates water taxis and ferries in Casco Bay, and promotes safe digging through the Dig Safe underground utility damage prevention program.

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The primary responsibilities of the Board is to examine and license qualified applicants for licensure; to ensure competency in the practice of radiologic technology and to revoke or to refuse to renew any licenses after proper notice and hearing.

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The primary responsibilities of the Board are to identify qualified applicants for licensure, to issue licenses and renewals to applicantswho have met licensure requirements and to promulgate rules as necessary to ensure protection of the public to enforce the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

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The Bureau is responsible for managing the waste in the State. This is accomplished by enforcement and compliance and educational programs.

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The mission of Maine Revenue Services is to serve the citizens of Maine by administering the tax laws of the State effectively and professionally in order to provide the revenues necessary to support Maine government.

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The Office of Securities protects Maine investors by investigating and prosecuting violations of the securities laws; licensing broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives;and reviewing registration statements and exemption filings for securitiesissuers that are seeking to sell in Maine.

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The primary responsibilities of the Board is to evaluate qualifications, supervise examinations of applicants, to grant licenses to thosewho meet board requirements, investigate complaints, and take disciplinaryaction; and to revoke or to refuse to renew any licenses after proper notice and hearing.

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The Office of the State Controller (OSC) has the following functions: statewide accounting and appropriation control; review, approve and consolidate all accounting transactions for all agencies within the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of government; establish and monitor State accounting policies and procedures; establish and administer State travel and expense policies; review, compile and report all Statewide accounting information

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The collections of the Maine State Museum preserve and present the State's rich natural and human histories. Exhibits in the museum include anthropological exhibits, geological collections, technology holdings, and archival materials.

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The Treasurer's Office has ten major duties including cash management, investments, revenue forecasting, unclaimed property and the NextGen College Investing program.

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The Maine Office of Substance Abuse is the single state administrative authority responsible for the planning, development, implementation, regulation, and evaluation of substance abuse services

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The Maine Board of Tax Appeals (the "Board") is an independent board within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services that was established to provide taxpayers with a fair system of resolving controversies with Maine Revenue Services ("MRS"). The Board consists of three members, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature for terms of three years. The Board is neither part of MRS nor subject to its control in any way. The Board does not hear controversies involving property tax.

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A state funded, private non-profit organization, the Maine Technology Institute offers early-stage, patient capital and commercialization assistance for the research and development of innovative, technology based projects that create new products and services, generating jobs in the state of Maine. 

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The Office oversees Transient Sellers who engage in the business of selling merchandise to consumers by means of personal contact or telephone contact. Transient sellers do not have a permanent place of businessin the State of Maine. The primary responsibilities of the Office are to review the credentials of qualified applicants for registration as transientsellers, to promulgate rules as necessary, investigate complaints and takeappropriate disciplinary action for noncompliance of current laws and rules.

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The Department of Transportation has a variety of functions including issuing licenses and permits for road operations, providing the 511 road condition service and transportation planning.

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Unemployment is an insurance program providing temporary, partial wage replacement to workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own.

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The Fiscal Administrator's primary responsibilities include the review, analysis, and investigation of the budgets and expenditures of all county and state agencies requesting funds from the unorganized territory.

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The primary responsibilities of the Board are to evaluate applicant qualifications, to administer examinations of applicants, to grant licenses to those who meet board requirements, investigate complaints, and take appropriate disciplinary action.

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The responsibilities of the bureau include enforcement of laws and department rules pertaining to the management and protection of the inland fisheries and wildlife resources; enforcement of laws and department rules pertaining to the registrations and operation of snowmobiles, watercraft and all-terrain vehicles; assistance with programs for hunter safety and for the safe operation of snowmobiles, watercraft and all-terrain vehicles and the collection of data as needed for the management and protection of the inland fisheries and wildlife resources.

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The Wells Reserve is a 1600-acre research, education, and recreation facility, a public-private partnership within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. Reserve facilities are located at Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine, and include the Maine Coastal Ecology Center.

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The general mission of the Maine Workers' Compensation Board is to serve the employees and employers of the State fairly and expeditiously by ensuring compliance with the workers' compensation laws, ensuring the prompt delivery of benefits legally due, promoting the prevention of disputes, utilizing dispute resolution to reduce litigation and facilitating labor-management cooperation.

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Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, builds capacity and sustainability in Maine's volunteer and service communities by funding programs, developing managers of volunteers, raising awareness of sector issues, and promoting service as a strategy. Volunteer Maine also partners with the federal agency that oversees National Service initiatives to promote service opportunities and fund AmeriCorps State and National programs operating in Maine.

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