§18518. Enforcement of interstate compact
1. Enforcement. The interstate commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the compact.
[PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
2. Compliance. The interstate commission may, by majority vote of the commissioners, initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or, at the discretion of the interstate commission, in the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its adopted rules and bylaws against a member state in default. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney's fees.
[PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
3. Remedies. The remedies in this section are not the exclusive remedies of the interstate commission. The interstate commission may avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or the regulation of a profession.
[PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 145: INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT
32 §18505. Designation of state of principal license
32 §18506. Application for and issuance of expedited license
32 §18507. Fees for expedited licensure
32 §18508. Renewal and continued participation
32 §18509. Coordinated information system
32 §18510. Joint investigations
32 §18511. Disciplinary actions
32 §18512. Interstate medical licensure compact commission
32 §18513. Powers and duties of the interstate commission
32 §18515. Organization and operation of the interstate commission
32 §18516. Rule-making functions of the interstate commission
32 §18517. Oversight of interstate compact
32 §18518. Enforcement of interstate compact