22 §9062. Penalties
§9062. Penalties 1. Conduct subject to penalties. An employer may be subject to the penalties under this chapter for any of the following: A. Failure to conduct a mandatory background check; [PL 2015, c. 299, §25 (NEW).] B. Failure or refusal to terminate or remove from direct access employment an employee who is […]
22 §9051. Short title
§9051. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as “the Maine Background Check Center Act.” [PL 2015, c. 299, §25 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 299, §25 (NEW).
22 §9052. Background Check Center
§9052. Background Check Center In order to promote and protect the health and safety of children and adults in need of support and care, the Background Check Center is established within the department to operate an Internet-based system that employers use to access criminal records and other background information to determine the eligibility of individuals […]
22 §9053. Definitions
§9053. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 299, §25 (NEW).] 1. Adult day care program. “Adult day care program” means an adult day care program licensed pursuant to chapter 1663 or 1679. [PL 2015, c. 299, §25 (NEW).] […]
22 §9054. Background Check Center; procedures
§9054. Background Check Center; procedures 1. Bureau responsibilities. The bureau is responsible for working with the Background Check Center and federal and state agencies to facilitate background checks. [PL 2015, c. 299, §25 (NEW).] 2. Employer obligations. An employer subject to this chapter shall use the Background Check Center to conduct a comprehensive background […]