Code of Maine Rules 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Here’s a clear overview of 16 Maine Department of Public Safety Rules (commonly referred to as “16 CMR”), which include several divisions covering EMS, fire marshal, state police, etc.:
📋 Divisions under 16 CMR
16‑163 – Office of Emergency Medical Services (Maine EMS)
This division regulates EMS services across the state. It includes Chapters 1–27, covering everything from definitions and licensing (Chapters 2–5) to quality assurance, data reporting, community paramedicine, and equipment standards (maine.gov).
16‑219 – Office of the Commissioner, Bureau of Capitol Security, Office of State Fire Marshal
Commissioner’s Office: Rules 39–71, covering licensing proceedings, polygraph examiners, hazardous‑materials transport, critical‑incident stress management, and forensic kit standards (maine.gov).
Capitol Security: Chapters 41–42 regulate security and parking on state property (maine.gov).
State Fire Marshal: Encompasses fire‑safety chapters 1–52—for example, fire prevention codes, combustibles, fireworks, building safety, and fire‑fighter death benefits .
16‑222 – Bureau of State Police
Includes Chapters 1–20, covering motor vehicle inspections, motor‑carrier safety, private investigator licensure, window tinting, sex‑offender registration, death benefits, and forensic examination kits (maine.gov).
Other Divisions (with fewer chapters)
16‑226 – Liquor Licensing (now moved to 18‑553) (maine.gov)
16‑227 – Maine Criminal Justice Academy (Chs 1–15) (maine.gov)
16‑230 – Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (Ch 1) (maine.gov)
16‑574 – Emergency Services Communications Bureau (now to 65‑625) (maine.gov)
16‑633 – Gambling Control Board (Chs 1–67) (maine.gov)
16‑642 – Building Codes & Standards (Uniform Building & Energy Code) (maine.gov)
🔍 Examples of Key Provisions
Definition of “Ambulance” (16‑163‑Ch 2): covers air, ground, or water transport vehicles for injured persons (maine.gov).
EMS Data Reporting (16‑163‑Ch 22): establishes definitions, ownership, reporting deadlines, and quality assurance for patient-care data. Effective Dec 24, 2022 under 32 M.R.S. § 96 (law.cornell.edu).
Fire Code—flammable liquids (16‑219‑Ch 34): covers storage, permits, and safety requirements .
Police rules—motor vehicle inspections (16‑222‑Ch 1) and operator licensing (regulations.justia.com).
🧭 Finding the Full Text
You can download full rule PDFs or Word docs from the Maine Secretary of State’s Administrative Rules page here: Department of Public Safety Rules (maine.gov). Alternatively, Justia or Cornell LII offer browsable versions, though you’ll want to verify with official sources for 100% accuracy (law.cornell.edu).
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