Section 032-540-4 - Filing with the Administrator or Presiding Officer1. General rule. In accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, 5M.R.S.A. §9051(3), the filing of any papers required or permitted to be filed under this rule is complete when the Administrator or presiding officer receives the paper by mail, in-hand delivery, or any other means specified by the Administrator or presiding officer.2. Filing by mail. Papers required or permitted to be filed under this rule by mail shall be mailed to the Office of Securities, 121 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0121, or such other places as the Administrator may designate.3. Hand delivery. Hand-delivery at times other than during regular business hours shall be deemed filed on the next regular business day.4. Filing by facsimile. Parties may file by facsimile but the filing shall be deemed effective only if the paper is simultaneously mailed to the Administrator or Presiding Officer.5. Statement of service. For any paper filed under this rule, the filing party shall file the original with the Administrator or presiding officer along with a statement that copies have been served on every other party (or the party's attorney of record) and specifying for each (A) the name and address of the party or attorney and (B) the date and manner of service.6. Non-compliance. If a party fails to comply with this section, the Administrator or presiding officer may refuse to accept or consider the filing.02-032 C.M.R. ch. 540, § 4