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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, § 473: Training and examination, 1989

Applicants for parking enforcement specialist must receive an approved study guide and training manual, and applicants who pass the exam must receive local orientation.

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Training and examination

Applicants for parking enforcement specialist must receive an approved study guide and training manual, and applicants who pass the exam must receive local orientation.

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§ 473Training and examinationProvision

Applicants for parking enforcement specialist must receive an approved study guide and training manual, and applicants who pass the exam must receive local orientation.

1. Training manual. An applicant for the position of parking enforcement specialist shall be provided with a copy of a self-paced study guide and training manual approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety. The manual shall include, but is not limited to, instruction in: A. What a ticket or citation is and how to issue one correctly; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] B. Reporting and referring cases to a law enforcement officer or agency when appropriate and avoiding confrontation; [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] C. Communication and public relation skills that emphasize positive public relations and community education; and [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] D. Basic first aid. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] 2. Examination. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall devise the examination for parking enforcement specialists. The sheriff's department shall offer examinations as needed. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] 3. Local orientation. Upon successful completion of the examination, applicants shall be given an orientation program by the sheriff's department on local ordinances and procedures. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §11 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
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