3.__Complaints.__A person may file a complaint with the board seeking disciplinary action against the holder of a license issued under Title 12, chapter 625.__Complaints must be in writing in a form prescribed by the board by rule.__If the board determines that a complaint makes allegations that, if true, would require revocation or suspension or other disciplinary action, the board shall conduct a hearing pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.__When the board establishes that a complaint does not warrant a hearing, the complaint may be dismissed.__Persons making complaints must be advised in writing of each formal decision made by the board regarding that complaint.

An individual whose license or registration has been suspended or revoked may apply to the board for licensure reinstatement one year after the date of the board's original action.__A competency review is a condition of reinstatement.__The board shall determine the nature of this review.

The board shall conduct its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV.

SUMMARY

This bill establishes the Board of Seafood Dealers to enforce violations, review complaints against seafood dealers and take disciplinary action. The board consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. Six members are licensed seafood dealers. One member is a representative of the Department of Marine Resources with expertise in matters relating to seafood dealers.