As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
1. Agency. “Agency” has the same meaning as set out in section 8002, subsection 2.

[PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 90-O

  • Agency enforcement action: means an enforcement action initiated by an agency against a small business. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 90-O
  • Regulatory impact notice: means a written notice from the Secretary of State to the Governor as provided in section 90?S. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 90-O
  • Significant economic hardship: means a hardship created for a small business by a monetary penalty or license suspension or revocation imposed by an agency enforcement action that appears likely to result in the:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 90-O
  • Small business: means a business having 50 or fewer employees in the State. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 90-O
  • Special advocate: means the person appointed pursuant to section 90?P. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 90-O
  • 2. Agency enforcement action. “Agency enforcement action” means an enforcement action initiated by an agency against a small business.

    [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]

    3. Complaint. “Complaint” means a request to the special advocate for assistance under section 90?Q.

    [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]

    4. Regulatory impact notice. “Regulatory impact notice” means a written notice from the Secretary of State to the Governor as provided in section 90?S.

    [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]

    5. Significant economic hardship. “Significant economic hardship” means a hardship created for a small business by a monetary penalty or license suspension or revocation imposed by an agency enforcement action that appears likely to result in the:
    A. Temporary or permanent closure of the small business; or [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]
    B. Termination of employees of the small business. [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]

    [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]

    6. Small business. “Small business” means a business having 50 or fewer employees in the State.

    [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]

    7. Special advocate. “Special advocate” means the person appointed pursuant to section 90?P.

    [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).]

    SECTION HISTORY

    PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. D, §2 (NEW).