02-280-6 Me. Code R. § 2

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 280-6-2 - FIRMS WITH UNLICENSED OWNERS AND AGENTS
A. Firms may be licensed if a simple majority, in terms of financial interests and voting rights, of its owners consists of individuals licensed by the Board or by other states, and if all unlicensed owners are individuals whose primary occupation consists of participation in the business of the firm. In order to evaluate applications for issuance or renewal of licenses of firms, the Board may require explanation and documentation of relationships (including without limitation "employee leasing," subcontracting for services, and the provision of administrative or clerical services) between the applicant and any other business entity, and may require substantiation of the nature and extent of nonlicensee owners' participation in the business of the firm.
B. All unlicensed owners and agents of firms shall comply with the rules and professional standards applicable to licensed owners.
C. Aside from any possible disciplinary action brought by the Board against any individual licensee, the Board may bring disciplinary action against the firm with respect to violations of applicable statutes or these rules by licensed or unlicensed partners, employees, or agents of the firm.

02-280 C.M.R. ch. 6, § 2