Section 322-4-13 - Preamble1. To comply with the purpose of the Act, which is "to safeguard life, health and property," and to maintain a high standard of integrity and practice, the Board adopts the following Code of Ethics.2. The Code of Ethics shall be binding on every person holding a license to offer or perform professional engineering services in Maine. To the extent applicable, it shall also be binding on every person who holds a certificate as an Engineer-Intern in Maine. Persons holding a license, certificate or temporary license to practice professional engineering are referred to hereinafter collectively as "Licensees."3. Licensees are required to be familiar with the Act and Rules of the Board and the Code of Ethics. In addition, each Licensee is charged with the responsibility of adhering to standards of highest ethical and moral conduct in all aspects of practice.4. All Licensees shall practice professional engineering only in the areas of their competence according to current standards.02-322 C.M.R. ch. 4, § 13