Code of Maine Rules
12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
186 - STATE BOARD OF ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION
Chapter 1 - GENERAL RULES
Section 186-1-8 - Service Upon A Party

1. Methods of Service. A paper is served upon a party when it is mailed to the party or the party's attorney, or delivered by hand delivery or delivery service to the recipient or the recipient's office. A paper may also be served electronically, in accordance with subsection 2.

2. Electronic Service. Except in the case of service of a BAC Form 1 or subpoena, whenever a rule requires that a party serve a copy of a document on another party, service may be effected exclusively by email.

For service of an Arbitration Request Form (BAC Form 1) and accompanying pertinent documents, service will be considered complete on the date that service was provided to the other party by email, so long as service by mail, hand delivery or delivery service occurred on the same calendar day.

3. Certificate of Service. Whenever a rule requires that a party serve a copy of a document on another party, the serving party may demonstrate compliance with the requirement of service by submitting to the Board a signed statement certifying service. The statement should include a written declaration of the names and addresses of the parties served and the date and manner of service. The following is an example of a statement certifying service: "I, _______, certify that on __________, I served a copy of this document on _______(name of party) by emailing/mailing/hand delivery/delivery via _____ delivery service (indicate which method), at the following address:______."

A properly completed Arbitration Request Form (BAC Form 1) satisfies the certificate of service requirement. Proof of service such as a certified mail return card is not required but will also satisfy this requirement.