Code of Maine Rules 15 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Here is an overview of Code of Maine Rules – Title 15: Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management:
Title 15 – DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (DVEM)
This title of the Code of Maine Rules (CMR) encompasses regulations related to Maine’s coordination of military, emergency management, and veterans services. The Department includes various bureaus and agencies such as:
Maine National Guard
Bureau of Veterans' Services
Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Bureau of Maine Veterans’ Homes
Key Regulatory Chapters (examples based on prior versions and typical structure):
15-204: Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Rules regarding emergency preparedness, disaster response protocols, training standards, and grant administration.
May also include hazard mitigation planning, and the state’s response framework for natural and man-made disasters.
15-213: Bureau of Veterans’ Services
Regulations for veterans’ assistance programs, including:
Education and tuition waivers
Housing support
Access to state and federal veterans’ benefits
Rules might also include criteria for eligibility, appeals processes, and funding usage guidelines.
15-219: Bureau of Maine Veterans’ Homes
Standards for operation and management of veterans’ homes.
Licensing, staffing requirements, care quality standards, and funding rules.
15-221: National Guard Rules
Regulations may address mobilization policies, training standards, benefits for guardsmen, and civil support operations within the state.
General Areas Covered:
Emergency Management Protocols
Veterans' Benefits and Support Services
Operation of State Veterans Homes
Rules for Military Affairs and National Guard Administration
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