20-A §12521. Definitions

Title 20-A: EDUCATION

Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Chapter 428-A: MAINE ENGINEERS RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAM HEADING: PL 2003, C. 710, §2 (NEW)

§12521. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [2003, c. 710, §2 (NEW).]

1. Authority. "Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.

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2. Chief executive officer. "Chief executive officer" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine.

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3. Eligible employer. "Eligible employer" means a business in the State that employs engineers and that demonstrates a need to fill an eligible employment position.

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4. Eligible employment position. "Eligible employment position" means a full-time position of employment with an employer located in this State, a requirement of which is a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.

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5. Eligible individual. "Eligible individual" means a person who:

A. Holds a bachelor's degree from a college of engineering within the University of Maine System; or [2003, c. 710, §2 (NEW).]

B. Received a high school diploma, or its equivalent, in this State and holds a bachelor's degree from a college of engineering in a state other than this State. [2003, c. 710, §2 (NEW).]

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6. Program. "Program" means the Maine Engineers Recruitment and Retention Program established in section 12522.

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SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 710, §2 (NEW).