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32 ME Rev Stat § 13734 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 3: LICENSING|32 §13734. Renewal of licenses

 §13734. Renewal of licenses 1.  Renewal.  A license expires on the date set by the commissioner pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4 for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A renewal license is issued for each ensuing licensing period in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant the refusal to grant a license, upon receipt by the board of the written request of the applicant and the fee for the license as set under section 13724 and upon the applicant's presenting evidence of compliance with the requirements of section 13735.   Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee as set under section 13724 in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 13724. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, including a late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under section 13724, except that the board may, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §15 (AMD).] 2.  Inactive renewal license.  A licensed pharmacist not practicing pharmacy within this State shall pay, on or before the expiration date as determined by the commissioner, a renewal fee as set under section 13724, in return for which an inactive renewal license must be issued.   A licensed pharmacist holding an inactive renewal license who desires to practice pharmacy in this State is required to submit proof satisfactory to the board that, during the calendar year preceding application for active licensure, the pharmacist has participated in not less than 15 hours of approved courses of continuing professional pharmaceutical education as defined in section 13735. The board may make exceptions to the continuing education requirement of this section in emergency or hardship cases.   If any person fails or neglects to procure the annual inactive renewal license, after the expiration of 30 days that person's original license expires. That person, in order to regain licensure, is required to pay one renewal fee as set under section 13724 in addition to the sum of all fees that person may be in arrears.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §15 (AMD).] 3.  Fees.   [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §9 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A270 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 262, §B9 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §15 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13735 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 3: LICENSING|32 §13735. Continuing pharmacy education

 §13735. Continuing pharmacy education An annual renewal license may not be issued by the board until the applicant certifies to the board that, during the calendar year preceding an application for renewal, the applicant has participated in not less than 15 hours of approved courses of continuing professional pharmaceutical education as set out in this section. For a pharmacist authorized to administer drugs and immunizations, of the 15 hours to be completed, at least 2 hours must be in board-approved courses on drug administration as described in section 13702-A, subsection 28. A pharmacist who enters into a collaborative practice agreement must agree to complete, in each year of the agreement, 5 of the 15 hours required in this section in the areas of practice covered by the agreement. The continuing professional pharmaceutical educational courses consist of postgraduate studies, institutes, seminars, workshops, lectures, conferences, extension studies, correspondence courses or such other forms of continuing professional pharmaceutical education as may be approved by the board.   [PL 2021, c. 84, §1 (AMD).]These courses consist of subject matter pertinent to the following general areas of professional pharmaceutical education: the socioeconomic and legal aspects of health care; the properties and actions of drugs and dosage forms; and the ideology, characteristics and therapeutics of the disease state. The specific subject matter of the courses may include, but is not limited to, pharmacology, biochemistry, physiology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacy administration, drug administration as it relates to the area of permitted practice, pharmacy jurisprudence, public health and communicable diseases, pharmaceutical marketing, professional practice management, anatomy, histology and such other subject matter as represented in curricula of accredited colleges of pharmacy. The content of each course offered for credit under this continuing professional educational program must be approved in advance of the course by the board or its representative. The board may make exceptions to this section in emergency or hardship cases.   [PL 2009, c. 308, §2 (AMD).]Each application for approval of a continuing education program or course must be submitted according to the guidelines prescribed by rule by the board, together with a fee as set under section 13724.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §16 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 130, §8 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 262, §B10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §16 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 308, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 308, §3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 84, §1 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13741 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 4: DISCIPLINE|32 §13741. Informal conference (REPEALED)

 §13741. Informal conference (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A271 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 130, §9 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. K, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13742 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 4: DISCIPLINE|32 §13742. Grounds for discipline (REPEALED)

 §13742. Grounds for discipline (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A272 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 130, §10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §18 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13743 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 4: DISCIPLINE|32 §13743. Reinstatement

 §13743. Reinstatement 1.  Penalties.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §20 (RP).] 2.  Reinstatement.  Any person whose license to practice pharmacy in this State has been suspended, revoked or restricted pursuant to this chapter, whether voluntarily or by action of the board, may at reasonable intervals petition the board for reinstatement of the license. The petition must be made in writing in a form prescribed by the board. Upon investigation and hearing, the board may grant or deny the petition or it may modify its original finding to reflect any circumstances which have changed sufficiently to warrant those modifications.   [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Criminal prosecutions.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §20 (RP).] 4.  Judicial review.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §20 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §20 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13752 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 5: PHARMACY FACILITIES|32 §13752. Application

 §13752. Application 1.  Procedures.  The board shall specify by rule the licensing procedures to be followed, including, but not limited to, specification of forms for use in applying for licensure and the times and places for filing an application.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §24 (AMD).] 2.  Required information.  Applications for licenses must include the fee as set under section 13724 and the following information about the proposed pharmacy and pharmacist in charge:   A. Ownership of the pharmacy;   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §24 (AMD).]B. Location of the pharmacy;   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §24 (AMD).]C. Identity of the pharmacist licensed to practice in the State who will be the pharmacist in charge of the pharmacy, when one is required by this chapter, and such further information as the board may determine necessary. The board shall adopt rules identifying the duties and responsibilities of the pharmacist in charge, which must include, at a minimum, responsibility for ensuring the pharmacy's compliance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy, the distribution of drugs by the pharmacy and the licensure of pharmacy personnel. A pharmacist may be the pharmacist in charge for only one pharmacy, except as otherwise determined by the board by rule. The position of pharmacist in charge may not be held by a qualified assistant pharmacist; and   [PL 2021, c. 289, §10 (AMD).]D. Attestation by the pharmacist identified as the pharmacist in charge that the pharmacist has read and understands the requirements and duties of a pharmacist in charge set forth in board rules.   [PL 2021, c. 289, §11 (AMD).][PL 2021, c. 289, §§10, 11 (AMD).] 3.  Transferability.  Licenses issued by the board pursuant to this chapter are not transferable or assignable.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §24 (AMD).] 4.  Professional responsibility.  The board shall specify by rule minimum standards for the professional responsibility in the conduct of any pharmacy that has employees or personnel engaged in the practice of pharmacy. The board may require that the portion of the facility to which the license applies be operated only under the direct supervision of no less than one pharmacist licensed to practice in this State and not otherwise and to provide such other special requirements as necessary. A change in the pharmacist in charge who is responsible for the pharmacy must be reported to the board together with the fee as set under section 13724.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §24 (AMD).] 5.  Minimum inventory.  The board shall ascertain that the applicant has a sufficient amount of prescription inventory on location to respond appropriately to prescription orders.   [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 130, §11 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 262, §§B12-14 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §24 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 289, §§10, 11 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13752-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 5: PHARMACY FACILITIES|32 §13752-A. Site inspection required

 §13752-A. Site inspection required 1.  Opening facility.  Pharmacies licensed pursuant to this subchapter may open and operate the facility only:   A. Upon the approval of the board or its representative; or   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §25 (AMD).]B. Upon the pharmacist in charge certifying to the board, on forms prescribed by the board, that the facility is secure, suitable for operation as a pharmacy and in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §25 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §25 (AMD).] 2.  Facility inspection.  Licensed pharmacies that open and operate pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph B must be inspected by a member of the board or its representative within 30 days of opening. Facilities that are found to be insecure, not suitable for operation as a pharmacy or not in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy are subject to a board-ordered emergency revocation of the license. The pharmacy may not operate after revocation. The emergency revocation is a final agency action and is not subject to judicial review, but a new application for licensure may be submitted pursuant to section 13752, and if approved, a site inspection must be performed pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §25 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 130, §12 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §25 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13753 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 5: PHARMACY FACILITIES|32 §13753. Notifications

 §13753. Notifications 1.  Changes.  All licensed pharmacies shall report to the board, by mail, fax or electronic communication as accepted by the board, the occurrence of any of the following changes:   A. Permanent closing, which requires 10 calendar days' prior notice to the public and to the board;   [PL 2021, c. 289, §12 (AMD).]B. Change of ownership, which requires 10 calendar days' prior notice to the board;   [PL 2021, c. 289, §12 (AMD).]C. Change of pharmacist, in charge which requires notice no later than 10 calendar days after the change; and   [PL 2021, c. 289, §12 (AMD).]D. Any other matters and occurrences as the board may require by rule.   [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 289, §12 (AMD).] 2.  Other reportable events.  Disasters, accidents and emergencies which may affect the strength, purity or labeling of drugs, medications, devices or other materials used in the diagnosis or the treatment of injury, illness and disease shall be immediately reported to the board.   [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §26 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 289, §12 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13754 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 5: PHARMACY FACILITIES|32 §13754. Violations and penalties

 §13754. Violations and penalties 1.  Unlicensed practice.  No pharmacy licensed pursuant to section 13751 may be operated until a license has been issued to that facility by the board. Any person who violates this section is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §27 (AMD).] 2.  Reinstatement.  Reinstatement of a license that has been suspended, revoked or restricted by the board may be granted in accordance with the procedures specified by section 13743, subsection 2.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §27 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §27 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13755 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 5: PHARMACY FACILITIES|32 §13755. Vaccine clinics

 §13755. Vaccine clinics A pharmacy may operate a vaccine administration clinic inside, outside or off the pharmacy's premises.   [PL 2011, c. 577, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 577, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13756 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 5: PHARMACY FACILITIES|32 §13756. Electronic prescribing of opioid medication

 §13756. Electronic prescribing of opioid medication By July 1, 2017, a pharmacy must have the capability to process electronic prescriptions from prescribers for an opioid medication or request a waiver from the Commissioner of Health and Human Services stating the reasons for the waiver including but not limited to a lack of capability, the availability of broadband infrastructure and a plan for developing the ability to receive electronically prescribed opioid medication. The commissioner may grant a waiver for circumstances in which exceptions are appropriate, including technological failures.   [PL 2015, c. 488, §29 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 488, §29 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13758 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 6: MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS|32 §13758. Licensure

 §13758. Licensure 1.  Purpose; statement of intent.  The purpose of this section is to require licensure of manufacturers and wholesalers within or outside the State. The intent of the Legislature is that the board may not adopt rules regarding companies without wholesale facilities or manufacturers' facilities located in this State that are more restrictive than federal law or regulation.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §28 (AMD).] 2.  Licensure, manufacturers and wholesalers.  All manufacturers and wholesalers whose products are distributed in the State in any manner must be licensed by the board.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §28 (AMD).] 3.  Licensure, individuals.  An individual who is employed by a manufacturer or wholesaler that is licensed under this subchapter need not obtain licensure under this subchapter.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §28 (AMD).] 4.  Form.  License forms must state: Applicant's name; address; day phone; 24-hour phone; ownership status; manufacturer or wholesaler designation; Drug Enforcement Agency and Federal Drug Administration numbers; and date executed. License forms must be executed by an owner or officer of the entity, providing printed name and title.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §28 (AMD).] 5.  Fees.  Each licensee shall pay a fee as set under section 13724.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §28 (AMD).] 6.  Violations.  It is unlawful for manufacturers or wholesale companies to distribute prescription drugs in this State unless licensed under the provisions of this subchapter or subchapter 5.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §28 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 861, §18 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §B75 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 245, §11 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 262, §B15 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §28 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13759 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 6: MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS|32 §13759. Gifts to practitioners prohibited

 §13759. Gifts to practitioners prohibited 1.  Prohibition.  Except as provided in subsection 2, a manufacturer or wholesaler licensed under section 13758 or an agent of a manufacturer or wholesaler licensed under section 13758 may not offer or give the following to a practitioner:   A. A cash gift in any amount; or   [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).]B. A gift for which reciprocity is expected or implied.   [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).][PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Exceptions.  A manufacturer or wholesaler licensed under section 13758 does not violate subsection 1 by engaging in the following activities:   A. Giving noncash items of minimal value that will directly benefit the practitioner's patients, including:   (1) Prescription drug samples for distribution to patients;   (2) Educational materials; and   (3) Modest meals and refreshments, as defined by the board by rule pursuant to section 13720, provided to a practitioner in connection with a meeting or presentation about the benefits, risks and appropriate uses of prescription drugs or medical devices, disease states or other scientific information, as long as the meeting or presentation occurs in a venue and manner conducive to informational communication;   [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).]B. Giving funding to academic institutions and residency and fellowship programs to support the participation of medical, nursing, physician assistant, veterinarian and pharmacy students, residents and fellows in professional meetings, including educational meetings, as long as the program identifies such funding recipients based on independent institutional criteria and the funds are distributed to recipients without specific attribution to sponsors; or   [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).]C. Giving reasonable honoraria to a practitioner and making payment of the reasonable expenses, as defined by the board by rule pursuant to section 13720, of a practitioner at a professional or educational conference or meeting.   [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).]Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 267, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13761 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 7: SERVICES AT RURAL HEALTH CENTERS|32 §13761. Definitions

 §13761. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).]1.  Pharmacy provider.  "Pharmacy provider" means a pharmacy licensed in this State participating with a rural health center under this subchapter.   [PL 1993, c. 716, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Rural community health center.   [PL 1993, c. 716, §3 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 716, §§2,3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13762 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 7: SERVICES AT RURAL HEALTH CENTERS|32 §13762. Center to be licensed

 §13762. Center to be licensed 1.  License required.  A rural health center that desires to contract for pharmaceutical services with a pharmacy shall submit an application together with the required fee as set under section 13724. The board may adopt rules that are no more restrictive than those regulating private pharmacy practice in the State. A rural health center is eligible for licensure under this subchapter if:   A. It serves a rural area without a pharmacy;   [PL 1993, c. 716, §4 (NEW).]B. It is located in a community where available pharmacy services can not meet the documented need; or   [PL 1993, c. 716, §4 (NEW).]C. It requires a license in order to receive pharmaceutical discounts authorized by the federal Veterans' Health Care Act of 1992, Title VI.   [PL 1993, c. 716, §4 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).] 2.  Renewal.  A license expires on the date set by the commissioner pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4 for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A renewal license is issued for each ensuing licensing period in the absence of any reason or condition that might warrant the refusal to grant a license and upon receipt by the board of the written request of the applicant and the required fee for the license as set under section 13724.   Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to a renewal fee as set under section 13724. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, including a late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under section 13724.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §29 (AMD).] 3.  Notice.  Any rural health center wishing to be licensed under this subchapter shall notify the board of its intent to establish a contract with a pharmacy for pharmaceutical services and shall apply for a license, submit floor plans of the physical plant and pay a required fee as set under section 13724. The application must include the name, address and registration number of the provider of pharmaceutical services.   [PL 2005, c. 262, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).] 4.  Board action.  The board shall approve or disapprove of the application within 60 days of receipt and shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision and the reason for the decision.   [PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 716, §4 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 262, §§B16-18 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §29 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 13763 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT|Subchapter 7: SERVICES AT RURAL HEALTH CENTERS|32 §13763. Scope of license

 §13763. Scope of license A licensee under this subchapter shall comply with section 13784; section 13785, subsections 1 to 7; and any applicable rules adopted by the board. No licensee may refill a prescription and all orders must be treated as new orders. In all other respects, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a licensee may provide pharmaceutical services under this subchapter subject to section 13764. A licensee may purchase drugs.   [PL 1993, c. 716, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 710, §5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 716, §5 (AMD).