Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
029 - BUREAU OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 142 - CHARGES PERMITTED FOR PREPAYMENT OF CERTAIN CONSUMER LOANS (Reg. 42)
Section 029-142-I - AUTHORITY
Title 9-A M.R.S.A. §2 - 509 authorizes the Superintendent to adopt rules to implement the changes in statute which permit a supervised financial organization to assess a consumer a reasonable charge related to the prepayment of a consumer loan secured by an interest in land.
Title 9-B M.R.S.A. §111 declares that it is the policy of the state to supervise financial institutions in a manner to assure their strength, stability, and efficiency and to encourage development and expansion of financial services advantageous to the public welfare.
Title 9-B M.R.S.A. §215 authorizes the Superintendent to implement by rule any provision of law relating to the supervision of financial institutions.
Title 9-B M.R.S.A. §§241 and 242 address anticompetitive or deceptive practices.
Title 9-B M.R.S.A. §251 states that rules promulgated by the Bureau must conform to the requirements of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.