Me. Stat. tit. 32 § 3656

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 3656 - Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; informal conference

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5-A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5-A for: [2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §14(NEW).]

1.Misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances. Misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances that has resulted or may result in the applicant or licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of the licensee's patients;

[2013, c. 105, §8(AMD).]

2.Mental or physical condition. A professional diagnosis of a mental or physical condition that has resulted or may result in the applicant or licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of the podiatrist's patients;

[2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §14(NEW).]

3.False advertising. Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising;

[2015, c. 488, §21(AMD).]

4.Unlawful prescription of controlled substance. Prescribing narcotic or hypnotic or other drugs listed as controlled substances by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration for other than accepted therapeutic purposes; or

[2015, c. 488, §21(AMD).]

5.Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program. Failure to comply with the requirements of Title 22, section 7253.

[2015, c. 488, §22(NEW).]

32 M.R.S. § 3656

Amended by 2016, c. 488,§ 21 and § 22, eff. 7/29/2016.
Amended by 2013, c. 217,§ L-1, eff. 10/9/2013.
Amended by 2013, c. 105,§ 8, eff. 10/9/2013.
2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §14 (NEW) .