Jurisdiction resources / United States
Working alone in Maine
A starting point for 24-hour convenience-store security.
Authority and scope
24-hour convenience-store security
Maine’s store-security law sets conditions for keeping a defined convenience store open 24 hours a day. These include an employee-accessible alarm connected to a public or private safety agency, or a telephone in the store, alongside other security measures. The provision is not a general working-alone rule.
This is one starting point for the work described, not a complete list of state or federal requirements. Check which agency and rules apply to the employer and task.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Does the store meet the law’s definition, and what accessible communication and other site-security measures does the law require?
What to review
Review whether the store is covered and whether its in-store alarm or telephone and other security measures satisfy the statute. Do not assume a personal monitoring service replaces the required in-store arrangements.
Some work requires another person on site. Remote monitoring does not replace that requirement or the organization's own assessment, training and emergency procedures.
Explore client visits and public-facing workCheck the current source
Official sources
Sources listed November 4, 2026. Links and requirements can change.
Discuss your work
Talk through your team's plan
Be Safe can explain how check-ins, human monitoring and Emergency Contacts fit your team's work. Your organization remains responsible for determining its requirements and procedures.
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