32 M.R.S. §18121: Board established; membership; terms

The Maine Fuel Board, established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 49, consists of 9 members. The Governor shall appoint the members described in subsections 1 to 4. All members must be residents of this State. The 7 members that are required to hold a license must have been licensed for at least the 7 years immediately prior to appointment to the board. The board consists of:

1. Oil and solid fuel burning technicians. Three members who each hold a valid license as a master oil and solid fuel burning technician, including one licensed by a solid fuel authority;

2. Propane and natural gas technicians. Three members who each hold a valid license as a propane and natural gas technician, including one who works in the natural gas industry;

3. Dual licensed member. One member who is licensed both as a master oil and solid fuel burning technician and a propane and natural gas technician;

4. Public member. One public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A; and

5. Member appointed by Commissioner of Public Safety. One member appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety as that commissioner's representative.

Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. A board member may be removed by the Governor for cause.