Code of Maine Rules 99 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
The Code of Maine Rules (CMR) Title 99 – Independent Agencies is an umbrella category that encompasses the rules and regulations vesting independence to certain authorities and quasi-state agencies. It includes separate chapters for each agency with their own specific rule sets.
According to current public compilations, CMR 99 includes the following agencies:
📘 List of Agencies under CMR 99
99‑346 – Maine State Housing Authority
Governs rule chapters related to community housing programs, including:
Affordable Housing Development Districts (Ch. 31) (law.cornell.edu, mainelegislature.org)
Weatherization Assistance Program (Ch. 25) (mainehousing.org)
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit rules (Ch. 16, Ch. 35)
99‑420 – Maine Turnpike Authority
Covers toll road authority operations (Chapters 1–3) (law.cornell.edu)
99‑626 – Maine Rural Development Authority
Includes community building, commercial facilities, rural redevelopment (Chapters 1–3) (regulations.justia.com)
99‑639 – ConnectMaine Authority
Focuses on oversight of broadband infrastructure (Chapter 101) (law.cornell.edu)
99‑650 – Combat Sports Authority of Maine (formerly MMA Authority)
Regulates mixed martial arts events, including rules for personnel and prohibited equipment (Part 1–2) (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Accessing the Rules
The Maine Secretary of State website hosts current (unofficial) PDFs for each of the agencies under Title 99 (maine.gov).
Justia and Cornell/Law LII aggregate these rule chapters by Title 99 agency segments (law.cornell.edu).
For the official (certified) versions, you’ll need to request them through Maine’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA) office as noted on the SoS site (maine.gov).
✅ Summary
CMR Title 99 bundles independent authorities with specialized mandates—from housing and transportation to rural development, broadband expansion, and combat sports regulation. Each agency operates under its own distinct chapter(s) within the broader umbrella of Title 99.
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