A.__Show successful completion of an approved trip leader safety course or complete an application provided by the commissioner outlining in detail the applicant's experience and training as a trip leader; and

B.__Meet any other requirements established by rule by the commissioner.

4.__Special waiver.__Waiver of the course requirement by the commissioner on the basis of the applicant's experience and payment of the application fee qualifies the applicant for a trip leader permit.

5.__Curriculum.__ With the advice of the Junior Maine Guides and Trip Leaders Curriculum Advisory Board, the commissioner shall review and adopt a trip leader safety course curriculum that includes, but is not limited to:

A.__Training in first aid;

B.__Training in water safety, including lifesaving techniques as appropriate; and

C.__Trip leader qualifications and required experience for the special waiver procedure in subsection 4.

The commissioner shall publish the curriculum adopted or approved by the Junior Maine Guides and Trip Leaders Curriculum Advisory Board and a current list of courses, with the approved curriculum, by name and address.

6.__Fee.__The initial qualifying fee for a trip leader permit is $18.__The permit may be renewed upon payment of $13 if requirements of the department are met.

7.__Enforcement.__Wardens of the department, the rangers of the Bureau of Forestry and rangers of the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands may enforce this section and may terminate any trip that is considered unsafe or in violation of this section.__The commissioner shall adopt standards for what is considered an unsafe trip.__The commissioner shall consider previous violations of this section when issuing or reissuing trip leader permits.

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