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  • Occupational Therapy, Board of Licensing

    Phone: 207-624-8603

    TTY: 888-577-6690

    Physical Address: Gardiner Annex, 122 Northern Ave Gardiner, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The primary responsibilities of the Board is to examine and license qualified applicants, to promulgate rules defining qualifications and professional standards of practitioners, to investigate complaints against licensees and to take appropriate disciplinary action against noncompliance with its statute and rules.

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  • Office of Geographic Information Services (OGIS)

    Phone: 207-624-7700

    Description: MEGIS provides technical support for Maine GIS data, estimates on custom mapping, and consultats on data and application development.

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  • Oil and Solid Fuel Technicians, Board of Licensing

    Phone: 207-624-8603

    TTY: 888-577-6690

    Physical Address: Gardiner Annex, 122 Northern Ave Gardiner, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The primary responsibilities of the Board are to examine and license qualified applicants for licensure in the categories of Master Oil Burner Technician, Master Solid Fuel Technician, Journeyman Oil Burner Technician, Apprentice Oil Burner Technician, and Apprentice Solid Fuel 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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  • Optometry, State Board of

    Phone: 207-624-8691

    Mailing Address: 113 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: 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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  • Osteopathic Examination and Registration, Board of

    Phone: 207-287-2480

    Physical Address: 161 Capitol Street Augusta, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 161 Capitol Street Augusta, ME 04330

    Description: The Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure is responsible for determining which applicants qualify to practice osteopathic medicine in the State of Maine by regulating the practice of its licensees.

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  • Parks and Lands, Bureau of (Maine State Parks)

    Phone: 207-287-3821

    Physical Address: 18 Elkins Lane Augusta, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 22 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

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

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  • Pesticide Control, Board of

    Phone: 207-287-2731

    TTY: 207-287-4470

    Physical Address: Deering Building, AMHI Complex Augusta, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 28 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) is Maine's lead agency for pesticide regulation. The BPC is attached to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources for administrative and staffing purposes.

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  • Pharmacy, Board of Licensing

    Phone: 207-624-8603

    TTY: 888-577-6690

    Physical Address: Gardiner Annex, 122 Northern Ave Gardiner, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: 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 are manufactured, stored, distributed, compounded, dispersed or retailed; to secure samples of drugs and cause them to be analyzed and to keep a record of all persons examined and registered. The Board also investigates complaints against licensees and takes appropriate disciplinary action.

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  • Physical Therapy, Board of Examiners

    Phone: 207-624-8603

    TTY: 888-577-6690

    Physical Address: Gardiner Annex, 122 Northern Ave Gardiner, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The primary responsibilities of the Board are to conduct examinations of candidates for licensure to practice physical therapy, to verify credentials of applicants, to license and renew upon documentation of continuing education activities, to conduct hearings and investigations upon receipt of complaints pertaining to physical therapy.

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  • Planning Office, State

    Phone: 207-287-3261

    Mailing Address: 38 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The State Planning Office is part of the Executive Department that provides planning assistance, policy development, program management, and technical assistance to build a sustainable future for Maine's communities, businesses, and residents.

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  • Plumbers' Examining Board

    Phone: 207-624-8603

    TTY: 888-577-6690

    Physical Address: Gardiner Annex, 122 Northern Ave Gardiner, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The primary responsibilities of the Board are to establish and determine qualifications and oversee the administration of examinations of any person applying to act as a plumber, to investigate all complaints of noncompliance of violations of the current board law or rules, to recommend suspension or revocation to the Administrative Court under the APA of all licensees found to be guilty of fraud, deceit, negligence or misconduct.

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  • Podiatrists, Board of Licensure

    Phone: 207-624-8603

    TTY: 888-577-6690

    Physical Address: Gardiner Annex, 122 Northern Ave Gardiner, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The primary responsibilities of the Board is to conduct examinations of candidates for licensure to practice podiatry, to verify credentials of applicants, to license and renew upon documentation of continuing education activities, to conduct hearings and investigations upon receipt of complaints pertaining to podiatry.

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  • Police, Maine State

    Phone: 207-624-7200

    Physical Address: 45 Commerce Drive Augusta, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 42 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: 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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  • Policy and Legal Analysis, Office of

    Phone: 207-287-1670

    Mailing Address: 13 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The mission of the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis is to provide policy and legal research and analysis, bill and amendment drafting and committee staffing services to the Maine Legislature, its committees and its members in a responsive, professional and nonpartisan manner.

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  • Professional and Financial Regulation, Dept. of

    Phone: 207-624-8500

    TTY: 888-577-6690

    Physical Address: Gardiner Annex, 122 Northern Ave Gardiner, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The mission of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation is to protect the citizens of Maine through the regulation of State-chartered financial institutions, the insurance industry, grantors of consumer credit, the securities industry, and numerous professions and occupations providing services to the public

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  • Program Evaluation and Government Accountability, Office of

    Phone: 207-287-1901

    TTY: 207-287-4479

    Physical Address: Room 107, Burton M Cross Building, Augusta, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 82 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0082

    Description: The Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability (OPEGA) exists to support the Legislature in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to improve the accountability, oversight and performance of State government for the benefit of Maine's citizens.

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  • Propane and Natural Gas Technicians, Board of Licensure

    Phone: 207-624-8603

    TTY: 888-577-6690

    Physical Address: Gardiner Annex, 122 Northern Ave Gardiner, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: 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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  • Psychologists, Board of Licensure

    Phone: 207-624-8603

    TTY: 888-577-6690

    Physical Address: Gardiner Annex, 122 Northern Ave Gardiner, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: 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 continuing education activities, to conduct hearings and investigations upon receipt of complaints pertaining to psychology.

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  • Public Advocate Office

    Phone: 207-287-2445

    Physical Address: 103 Water Street, Floor 3 Augusta, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 112 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The Public Advocate Office is committed to public service in representing Maine utility consumers in any matter that is covered by the authority of the Public Utilities Commission so that they have affordable, high quality utility services.

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  • Public Health, Bureau of - see Maine Center for Disease Control

    Phone: 207-287-8016

    TTY: 1-800-606-0215

    Physical Address: 286 Water Street Augusta, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 11 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: 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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  • Public Policy Consensus and Mediation

  • Public Safety, Dept. of

    Phone: 207-626-3800

    TTY: 207-287-3659

    Physical Address: 45 Commerce Drive Augusta, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 104 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The Department of Public Safety serves the people by protecting their lives, rights, and properties. This is accomplished through criminal justice, law enforcement, fire safety, and emergency response services.

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  • Public Utilities Commission, Maine

    Phone: 207-287-3831

    TTY: 800-437-1220

    Physical Address: 242 State Street Augusta, ME Map It

    Mailing Address: 242 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: 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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  • Purchases, Division of

    Phone: 207-624-7340

    Mailing Address: 9 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

    Description: The Division of Purchases' primary function is to procure materials, supplies, equipment and services that represent the best value to the State of Maine.

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