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Public Comments on Maine Library Commission Proposed Rule

Public comments received by the Maine Library Commission are available below, including written submissions and a transcript of the public hearing.

Written comments submitted through the online public comment form may be browsed by the section of the proposed rule they address. Complete written comments submitted through the online form, by email, or by mail are available under “Browse Individual Comments.” Comments submitted by email or mail may appear as PDF documents and are not included under “Browse Comments by Section.”

Public Hearing on Proposed Rule

The Maine Library Commission held a public hearing on October 27, 2026, to receive comments on the proposed rule. Participants provided comments in person and via Zoom.

Read the transcript of the October 27, 2026 public hearing.

Browse Comments by Section

View comments submitted through the online public comment form, organized by the section of the proposed rule addressed.

General Comments
Section 1. Definitions
Section 2. Application of this Rule
Section 3. Regions of the Maine Regional Library System
Section 4. Maine State Library Services and Eligibility Criteria
Section 5. Membership Agreement and Certification
Section 6. Implementation of the Rule
Section 7. Determination of Non-Compliance
Section 8. Removal from the Maine Regional Library System for Non-Compliance

Browse Individual Comments

View the complete comments submitted by each commenter, including comments received through the online form, by email, by mail, or at the public hearing.