Section 001-5-2 - OUT-OF-STATE TRAVELA. Out-of-state travel for which reimbursement pursuant to 36 M.R.S.A. section4571.1 -A is anticipated shall require the prior approval of the Commissioner. Request for approval shall be made on state form BP-14 7/79 at least three weeks prior to departure and shall include justification for travel; provided that the Commissioner may waive the three week period whenever scheduling exigencies so require.B. The Travel and Expense Account Voucher (Form BP22 8/79) shall be used to claim all out-of-state travel related expenses and must be signed by the traveler and the Executive Vice-President of the Council. No expenses shall be reimbursed pursuant to § 4571.1-A until the Commissioner has approved their payment. Approval shall be governed by the provisions of Section 40 of the State Manual of Financial Procedures which procedures are incorporated herein by reference.