(1)__Researching its records to determine whether a particular person is named in the records;

(2)__Receiving and responding to a request for disclosure of department records, whether or not the department grants the request; and

(3)__Disclosing department records.

C.__The department may adopt rules governing requests for the services listed in paragraph B.__Those rules may provide for a mechanism for making a request, the information required in making a request, the circumstances under which requests will be granted or denied and any other matter that the department determines necessary to efficiently respond to requests for disclosure of records.__Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.

D.__The department shall establish a schedule of fees by rule.__The schedule of fees may provide that certain classes of persons are exempt from the fees, and it may establish different fees for different classes of persons.__All fees collected by the department must be deposited in the General Fund.__Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.

E.__A governmental entity that is engaged in licensing may charge an applicant for the fees imposed on it by the department for research and disclosure of records.

F.__This subsection may not be construed to permit or require the department to make a disclosure in any particular case.

PART X

Sec. X-1. 22 MRSA §2494, as amended by PL 1987, c. 838, §1, is further amended to read:

§2494. Fees

Each application for, or for renewal of, a license to operate an eating establishment, eating and lodging place,