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Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A. Education § 10702. Use of name community college, college or university

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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:

1. Temporary approval. Is operating under a license or certificate of temporary approval from the state board in accordance with section 10703; or

2. Authorization. Has authorization to confer degrees in accordance with sections 10704 and 10704-A.

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