Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §83, sub-§20, as amended by PL 1985, c. 730, §§8 and 16, is repealed.

Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §83, sub-§22-A is enacted to read:

22-A.__Supervising technical college.__"Supervising technical college" means a college designated in Title 20-A, section 12714 and recognized by the board to represent a region of the State, as designated by the board, with respect to matters subject to this chapter.

Sec. 3. 32 MRSA §84, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 1991, c. 588, §9, is further amended to read:

D. Rules adopted pursuant to this chapter must include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) The composition of regional councils and the process by which they the supervising technical colleges come to be recognized as representing their regions;

(2) The manner in which regional councils the supervising technical colleges must report their activities and finances, and the manner in which those activities must be carried out under this chapter;

(3) The designation of regions within the State;

(4) The requirements for licensure for all vehicles, persons and services subject to this chapter, including training and testing of personnel; and

(5) Fees to be charged for licenses under this section.

In adopting any rule under subparagraph (4) that requires services that deliver advanced care to meet a specified percentage level of performance, the regulation may not take effect unless the level is specified after study, in cooperation with regional councils supervising technical colleges and local service units.

Sec. 4. 32 MRSA §84, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1991, c. 588, §11, is further amended to read:

2. Goals. The board shall establish and pursue its goals as follows.