An educational institution may use the term “community college,” “college” or “university” in connection with its operation or use any other name, title or descriptive matter that might tend to indicate that it is an institution of higher learning with the authority to confer degrees, only if it: [PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).]
1. Temporary approval. Is operating under a license or certificate of temporary approval from the state board in accordance with section 10703; or

[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 10702

  • Educational institution: means any person, partnership, board, association, institution or corporation other than the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy that offers academic, educational, literary or professional courses or programs. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 10701
  • State board: means the State Board of Education. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
2. Authorization. Has authorization to confer degrees in accordance with sections 10704 and 10704?A.

[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §81 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A81 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).