29-250 C.M.R. ch. 720, § 7 - DENIAL, REVOCATION, SUSPENSION OR NONRENEWAL OF LICENSE
1.
Grounds. The Secretary of
State may deny, refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a marriage officiant license
based on a finding that the applicant or licensee:
A. Does not meet one or more of the criteria
set forth in section
1 of this rule;
B. Has failed to comply with any of the
statutory requirements for a person solemnizing a marriage set forth in 19-A
M.R.S. chapter 23; or
C. Has failed
to comply with any provision of the statute or rules governing notaries public
if the applicant or licensee is a notary public.
2.
Notice of Hearing. Before
issuing a denial, suspension or revocation of a marriage officiant license, the
Secretary of State shall provide written notice to the applicant or licensee
with an opportunity to request a hearing pursuant to the Maine Administrative
Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 5.
3.
Decision. After hearing, the
Secretary shall issue a final written decision, which may be appealed to
Superior Court pursuant to 5 M.R.S. chapter 375, subchapter 7.
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