Section 137-28-09 - ETL Permit Authorization1. A person who possesses a current and valid ETL permit is authorized to conduct outdoor educational trips as defined within Title 12 M.R.S. § 12863. An ETL Permit entitles the permittee to:
a. Lead outdoor educational trips that do not exceed a maximum 1:12 ETL to student ratio; andb. Lead outdoor educational trips sponsored by an educational institution which may only include students, faculty, and staff from the same educational institution, or a partnering educational institution which has a current ETL program in place.2. The permit shall expire June 30th after the 4th full year after issuance; 3. Renewal of Permit: The ETL must submit the renewal application (designated as a renewal application), signed by the ETL Administrator stating that the applicant has completed the ETL training requirements;4. Exception for Renewal: ETL permits which have not been renewed within three (3) consecutive years after the permit expiration date will not be renewable without the applicant reapplying as specified by the Advisory Committee.09-137 C.M.R. ch. 28, § 09