Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
32 §3656. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; informal conference

§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:   [PL 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;  
[PL 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;  
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §14 (NEW).]
3.  False advertising.  Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising;  
[PL 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  
[PL 2015, c. 488, §21 (AMD).]
5.  Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program.  Failure to comply with the requirements of Title 22, section 7253.  
[PL 2015, c. 488, §22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §14 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 105, §8 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. L, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 488, §§21, 22 (AMD).

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