Comment

This section includes many of the factors which are considered in determining whether to register athlete agents under existing legislation. In addition, the Secretary of State is authorized to consider action taken in another State, which has adopted the Uniform Act, regarding registration or licensure.

A requirement that Secretaries of State exchange information about denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew registration of athlete agents is beyond the scope of this act. Since an agreement to exchange such information would reduce the expense of administering this act and provide for more effective enforcement, it seems likely the Secretaries of State will enter into such an agreement.

§237.__Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew registration

1.__Suspension, revocation or nonrenewal.__The commissioner may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a registration for conduct that would have justified denial of registration under section 236, subsection 2.

2.__Notice and opportunity for hearing.__The commissioner may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a certificate of registration or licensure only after proper notice and an opportunity for a hearing. The Maine Administrative Procedure Act applies to this chapter.

Comment

By reference to Section 6(b) [Maine cite section 236, subsection 2], this section permits the Secretary of State to consider, among other things, actions in another State to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew registration.

"Administrative Procedures Act" is bracketed because some States may refer to laws relating to due process in administrative procedures by another name.

§238.__Temporary registration