§10153.__Advisory Board for the Licensing of Guides

1.__Members.__The Advisory Board for the Licensing of Guides, established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 23 and referred to in this section as "the board," consists of the following 8 members:

A.__One subordinate officer of the department designated by the commissioner;

B.__Two wardens of the department;

C.__Four representatives of the public, with no more than 3 holding a license under chapter 927, to be appointed by the Governor for a term of 3 years to reflect a wide diversity of guiding experience.__At least 2 members must be chosen for their expertise in outdoor recreation.__The public members must be compensated as provided in Title 5, chapter 379; and

D.__One marine patrol officer of the Department of Marine Resources.

2.__Duties.__The board has the following duties:

A.__To provide advice and consent regarding rules proposed by the commissioner;

B.__At the request of the commissioner, to conduct oral examinations of applicants for guide licenses;

C.__To advise the commissioner on granting and revoking guide licenses; and

D.__At the board's discretion, to designate examiners for the purpose of conducting oral examinations pursuant to section 12855, subsection 6.__Examiners must be selected from active or retired members of the Bureau of Warden Service, current or former board members, active or retired members of the marine patrol or currently licensed Maine guides.__Designated examiners are entitled to compensation under the same provisions as the board.