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• eCFR (Code of Federal Regulations)
• Code of Maine Rules (CMR)
• Maine Revised Statutes
• State of Maine Judicial Branch - Opinions & Orders

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Maine Attorney Directory (Board of Overseers of the Bar)

Maine State Bar Association Lawyer Referral

Legal offices serving low-income clients

Information Portals

• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Maine Department of Environmental Protection (Maine DEP)

Permits & Laws

• Regulation Information by Sector (EPA)
• Permits, Licenses, Certifications (Maine DEP)
• Green Business Certification (Maine DEP)

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• Small Business Technical Assistance Program (Maine DEP)
  Helps small businesses comply with environmental regulations and reduce pollution and waste.
• Protection Trainings (Maine DEP)
• Compliance Assistance Centers (EPA)
• EPA Hotlines

Information Portals

• Elaws Advisors Department of Labor (DOL)
• General Topics (DOL)
• For Employers (DOL)

Labor Laws

• Employment Law Guide (DOL)
  The Guide describes the major statutes and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing “hands-on” information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses.
• Summary of the Major Laws of the Department of Labor (DOL)
• Maine Employee Rights Guide (including wages and hours) (Maine DOL)
• A Maine Guide to Employment Law (PDF) (Bureau of Labor Education, University of Maine)
• Labor Laws (Maine DOL)
• Labor Laws FAQ  (Maine DOL)
• Maine Statutes: Labor and Industry  
• Maine Statutes: Employment Practices
• Maine Statutes: Worker’s Compensation
• Maine and Federal Government Required and Optional Posters

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• Ask the Department of Labor Expert  (Maine DOL)
  Use this online form to ask a question about Maine labor laws.

Information Portals

• SafetyWorks! (Maine DOL)
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Laws and Regulations

• OSHA Law and Regulations
• OSHA Recordkeeping (Maine DOL)
• Maine Video Display Terminal (VDT) Law (Maine DOL)

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• On-site Consultation (OSHA)
• On-site Safety and Health Consultation (Maine DOL)
  No-charge, confidential consultations designed to reduce job-related injuries, illnesses and deaths.
• SafetyWorks! for Small Businesses (Maine DOL)
• Ask the SafetyWorks! Expert (Maine DOL)
• SafetyWorks! Class Schedule (Maine DOL)
• OSHA Training

Maine Business Corporation Act (Title 13-C)

• Business Corporations
• Non-Profit Corporations
• Limited Partnerships
• Limited Liability Companies
• Limited Liability Partnerships
• General Partnerships
• Marks & Trade Names

• Tips & Advice - Business Center (Federal Trade Commission)
• Consumer Protection Rules and Guides (FTC)
• Legal Resources (FTC)
  Find legal resources like cases, reports, staff opinions, and events. You can sort by topic, type or industry.
• Consumer Law Guide (Office of the Maine Attorney General)

Taxes

• Business Taxes (IRS)
• IRS Small Business and Self-Employed  Tax Center
• Tax Divisions (Maine Revenue Services)

Insurance

• Employers Guide to Worker's Compensation (Maine Department of Labor)
• Maine Bureau of Insurance - Commercial Insurance (Maine Bureau of Insurance)

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Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
fogler.mbstl@maine.edu
Reference Desk: 207-581-1673