14-118 C.M.R. ch. 2, § J - OUT-OF-STATE

1. Out-of-state residents who receive an OUI offense in Maine may satisfy DEEP requirements by providing documentation of completion of a comparable out-of-state program or Satisfactory Completion of Treatment in accordance with Section A.

2. Clients completing DEEP requirements by participating in out-of-state treatment or programs shall receive services from counselors or programs licensed or certified to provide substance abuse counseling in that state.

3. Clients who have completed treatment six (6) months prior to submitting documentation of treatment completion shall be required to provide documentation of compliance with Section A, Satisfactory Completion of Treatment, through referral to an approved Program or counselor for a status update evaluation.

4. Clients, counselors, or programs may be required to provide an original, certified, or notarized copy of certificates documenting satisfactory completion.

5. Upon determination that the client has satisfactorily completed the program required by their state of residency, or have satisfied the requirements for completion of treatment as defined in Section A, the Office will notify the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicle, Division of Driver Licensing Services.

6. Clients completing out-of-state programs, in order to satisfy DEEP requirements, shall pay an administrative fee of three hundred dollars ($300)which includes a nonrefundable, non-transferable seventy-five dollar ($75) registration fee.

7. Out-of-state residents may attend the State of Maine "Risk Reduction Program" to satisfy requirements of another state in which they have an alcohol and/or other drug related driving offense/conviction provided that the State requiring the attendance has a written agreement with the Office of Substance Abuse, Driver Education and Evaluation Program. The out-of-state resident shall pay all required DEEP fees and be subject to policies and procedures as set forth in the written agreement.

8. The client's case record will be closed when there is no contact between the DEEP Program and the client, a client representative, or the clinician for a two year period. In such a circumstance, in order to participate in the program, the client will be required to re-register and pay all fees. Clients will be notified by mail thirty (30) days prior to case closure at the last known address they provided to the Department.

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14-118 C.M.R. ch. 2, § J