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32 ME Rev Stat § 2112 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §2112. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors

 §2112. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors An individual licensed or certified under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor.   [PL 2019, c. 165, §8 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 165, §8 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2151 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF NURSING|32 §2151. Appointment; term; removal

 §2151. Appointment; term; removal The State Board of Nursing, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 25, consists of 9 members who are appointed by the Governor. A full-term appointment is for 4 years. Appointment of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. Members of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 258, §1 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 575, §28 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §§350,351 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 176, §A12 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 812, §216 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 280 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 819, §§A29,30 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 195, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B133 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A120 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §9 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2152 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF NURSING|32 §2152. Qualifications

 §2152. Qualifications Each member of the board must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this State for at least 3 consecutive years prior to appointment and shall file with the Secretary of State an oath of office before beginning service. The board is composed of:   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).]1.  Professional nurses.  Six professional nurses, each of whom:   A. Must be a graduate of a state-approved educational program in professional nursing;   [PL 1985, c. 724, §13 (RPR).]B. Holds a current state license to practice nursing; and   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).]C. Has at least 3 years' experience in active practice immediately preceding appointment.   [PL 1985, c. 724, §13 (RPR).]A minimum of 2 professional nurses must be active in an approved educational program in nursing. A minimum of 2 professional nurses must be active in nursing service. One of the professional nurse members of the board must be practicing long-term care nursing. One of the professional nurse members of the board must be an advanced practice registered nurse;   [PL 1995, c. 379, §6 (AMD).] 2.  Licensed practical nurse.  One licensed practical nurse who:   A. Must be a graduate of a state-approved educational program in practical nursing;   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).]B. Holds a current state license to practice practical nursing; and   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).]C. Has at least 3 years' experience in active practice immediately preceding appointment; and   [PL 1985, c. 724, §13 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 379, §6 (AMD).] 3.  Public members.  Two public members. A person may not qualify for appointment as a public member of the board if that person or a member of that person's immediate family is serving as:   A. A member of another state licensing board;   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).]B. On the board of another health care agency; and   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).]C. Engaged for compensation in the provision of health services or the provision of health research, instruction or insurance.   [PL 1985, c. 724, §13 (NEW).][PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §121 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 258, §2 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 724, §13 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 600, §A121 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 379, §6 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2153 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF NURSING|32 §2153. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

 §2153. Powers and duties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 552, §3 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 328, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 575, §29 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 78, §179 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 604, §§20,21 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 724, §§14,15 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748, §42 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 819, §§A31,32 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A122 (RP). PL 1993, c. 659, §§B8,9 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 462, §A89 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2153-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF NURSING|32 §2153-B. Liaison; limitations

 §2153-B. Liaison; limitations The Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall act as a liaison between the board and the Governor. The commissioner may not exercise or interfere with the exercise of discretionary, regulatory or licensing authority granted by statute to the board. The commissioner may require the board to be accessible to the public for complaints and questions during regular business hours and to provide any information the commissioner requires in order to ensure that the board is operating administratively within the requirements of this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 163, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 163, §4 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2154 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF NURSING|32 §2154. Qualifications of executive employee

 §2154. Qualifications of executive employee The executive director must meet all the qualifications for professional nurse board members required in section 2152 and must, in addition, hold a master's degree in nursing.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §124 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 258, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 724, §16 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A124 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2155 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF NURSING|32 §2155. Compensation

 §2155. Compensation Eligible members of the board shall be compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379.   [PL 1985, c. 724, §17 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 39 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 812, §217 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 724, §17 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2156 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF NURSING|32 §2156. Disposition of funds

 §2156. Disposition of funds All money received by the board under this chapter must be paid to the Treasurer of State. The Treasurer of State shall place the money to the credit of the State Board of Nursing Fund. All amounts paid into this fund must be held subject to the order of the board to be used only for the expenses incurred in the performance of the purpose of this chapter and the duties imposed by it as well as the promotion of nursing education and standards of nursing care in this State.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §125 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 600, §A125 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2157 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF NURSING|32 §2157. Nursing Education Mobility Advisory Group (REPEALED)

 §2157. Nursing Education Mobility Advisory Group (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 609, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §S32 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2174 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 2-A: NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT|32 §2174. Applications for licensure in a party state -- Article 4

 §2174. Applications for licensure in a party state -- Article 4 1.  Other licenses.  Upon receiving an application for a multistate license, the licensing board in the issuing party state shall ascertain, through the coordinated licensure information system, whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of, a license issued by any other state, whether there are any encumbrances on a license or multistate licensure privilege held by the applicant, whether an adverse action has been taken against a license or multistate licensure privilege held by the applicant and whether the applicant is currently participating in an alternative program.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Multistate license.  A nurse may hold a multistate license issued by the home state in only one party state at a time.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Change of residence.  If a nurse changes primary state of residence by moving between 2 party states, the nurse shall apply for licensure in the new home state, and the multistate license issued by the prior home state must be deactivated in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission.   A. A nurse may apply for licensure under this compact in advance of a change in primary state of residence.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]B. A multistate license may not be issued by the new home state under this subsection until the nurse provides satisfactory evidence of a change in primary state of residence to the new home state and satisfies all applicable requirements to obtain a multistate license from the new home state.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).][PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Change of residence to nonparty state.  If a nurse changes primary state of residence by moving from a party state to a nonparty state, the multistate license issued by the prior home state converts to a single-state license, valid only in the former home state.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2180 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 2-A: NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT|32 §2180. Effective date, withdrawal and amendment -- Article 10

 §2180. Effective date, withdrawal and amendment -- Article 10 1.  Effective date.  This compact becomes effective and binding on the date of legislative enactment of this compact into law by no fewer than 26 states or December 31, 2018, whichever is earlier. All party states to this compact that were parties to the prior compact are deemed to have withdrawn from the prior compact within 6 months after the effective date of this compact.   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Prior compact.  Each party state shall continue to recognize a multistate licensure privilege of a nurse to practice in that party state issued under the prior compact until that party state has withdrawn from the prior compact.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Withdrawal.  A party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same. A party state's withdrawal does not take effect until 6 months after enactment of the repealing statute.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Continuing requirements.  A party state's withdrawal or termination does not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing or terminated state's licensing board to report adverse actions and significant investigations occurring prior to the effective date of the withdrawal or termination.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Agreements with nonparty states.  Nothing contained in this compact may be construed to invalidate or prevent any nurse licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a party state and a nonparty state that is made in accordance with the other provisions of this compact.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 6.  Amendments to compact.  This compact may be amended by a party state. An amendment to this compact does not become effective and binding upon the party states until it is enacted into the laws of all party states.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 7.  Representative participation.  Representatives of nonparty states to this compact must be invited to participate in the activities of the commission, on a nonvoting basis, prior to the adoption of this compact by all states.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2181 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 2-A: NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT|32 §2181. Construction and severability -- Article 11

 §2181. Construction and severability -- Article 11 This compact may be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes. The provisions of this compact are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or if its applicability to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and its applicability to any government, agency, person or circumstance are not affected. If this compact is held to be contrary to the constitution of any party state, this compact remains in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the party state affected as to all severable matters.   [PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 258, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2201 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES|32 §2201. Qualifications

 §2201. Qualifications An applicant for a license to practice professional nursing shall submit to the board written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant:   1.  Character.   [PL 1983, c. 378, §22 (RP).] 2.  High school.   [PL 2003, c. 204, Pt. H, §5 (RP).] 3.  Professional school.  Has completed a course of study of not less than 2 years in an approved program in professional nursing and holds a degree, diploma or certificate.   In case of transfer of a student from one approved school of nursing to another, the time allowance for previous preparation must be determined by the board, except that not less than one year must have been spent in the school from which the diploma is received. In case of transfer of a student because of closing of a school of nursing, the board shall determine the length of time required to be spent in the school of nursing granting the diploma.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §126 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 378, §22 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 724, §18 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A169 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A126 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 204, §H5 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2201-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES|32 §2201-A. Qualifications for advanced practice registered nurse

 §2201-A. Qualifications for advanced practice registered nurse An applicant for approval to practice advanced practice registered nursing shall submit to the board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant:   [PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).]1.  License.  Holds a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in this State;   [PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).] 2.  Education.  Has successfully completed a formal education program that is acceptable to the board in an advanced nursing specialty area; and   [PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).] 3.  Credential.  Holds a current certification credential for advanced nursing from a national certifying body whose certification program is acceptable to the board.   [PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).] A registered professional nurse who is approved by the board to practice in accordance with former section 2102, subsection 2, paragraph B on the effective date of this section is considered to have met the requirements of subsections 2 and 3.   [PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 379, §7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2202 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES|32 §2202. Licenses; examination

 §2202. Licenses; examination The applicant is required to pass a written examination in subjects determined necessary by the board to ascertain the fitness of the applicant to practice professional nursing. If the applicant successfully passes the examination, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse, the license to be in force for a period of at least one year until the birth date of the licensee. The initial license is renewable as provided in section 2206.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §127 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 724, §19 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 153, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 153, §5 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 600, §A127 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2202-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES|32 §2202-A. Certificates; nursing assistants (REPEALED)

 §2202-A. Certificates; nursing assistants (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 195, §5 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A146 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 421, §5 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2202-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES|32 §2202-B. Certification fee; disposition of fee; nursing assistants

 §2202-B. Certification fee; disposition of fee; nursing assistants 1.  Fees authorized.  The Commissioner of Health and Human Services may assess fees for certification of nursing assistants, for the competency testing of nursing assistants and for validation of test results to determine eligibility for certification and charge fees for certificates issued and duplicated for out-of-state vocational reciprocity, renewal of certificates and replacement of certificates.   [PL 2009, c. 628, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Amounts.  Amounts of fees are as follows:   A. For competency testing, $45, which must be included in the training course fee;   [PL 2009, c. 628, §4 (AMD).]B. For initial certificate, $5;   [PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. III, §24 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. RRR (AFF); PL 1991, c. 591, Pt. III, §24 (NEW).]C. For replacement certificate, $5;   [PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. III, §24 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. RRR (AFF); PL 1991, c. 591, Pt. III, §24 (NEW).]D. For letter of verification of completion of a certified nursing assistant program, $20;   [PL 2009, c. 628, §4 (AMD).]E. For converted certificate, $5;   [PL 1993, c. 435, §12 (AMD).]F. For renewal certificate, $5; and   [PL 1993, c. 435, §12 (AMD).]G. For validation of test results, $5.   [PL 1993, c. 435, §13 (NEW).][PL 2009, c. 628, §4 (AMD).] 3.  Accounting.  The Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall:   A. Collect and account for testing and certification fees; and   [PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. III, §24 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. RRR (AFF); PL 1991, c. 591, Pt. III, §24 (NEW).]B. Report and pay fees to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the General Fund.   [PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. III, §24 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. RRR (AFF); PL 1991, c. 591, Pt. III, §24 (NEW).][PL 2009, c. 628, §4 (AMD).] 4.  Staff.  The Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall employ staff necessary to carry out the requirements of this section.   [PL 2009, c. 628, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 528, §III24 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §III24 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 435, §§11-13 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 628, §4 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2203 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES|32 §2203. -- place (REPEALED)

 §2203. -- place (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 163, §5 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2204 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES|32 §2204. Examination; time

 §2204. Examination; time The board shall hold at least one examination annually at a place and at a time determined by the board.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §128 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 600, §A128 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2205 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES|32 §2205. -- endorsement (REPEALED)

 §2205. -- endorsement (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 361, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2205-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING|Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES|32 §2205-B. Approval as advanced practice registered nurses

 §2205-B. Approval as advanced practice registered nurses The board may grant approval to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse to a person who qualifies pursuant to section 2201‑A.   [PL 1995, c. 379, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).]1.  Temporary approval to practice.  Temporary approval to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse may be granted by the board:   A. For a period of 90 days to an applicant who is currently approved to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in another jurisdiction with requirements at least equivalent to those of this State; or   [PL 1995, c. 379, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).]B. For a period of 12 months to an applicant who meets the requirements of section 2201‑A, subsections 1 and 2 and who qualifies to take and takes the next available certification examination.   [PL 1995, c. 379, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).][PL 1995, c. 379, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).] 2.  Termination.  The board may terminate a person's advanced practice registered nurse designation when the person no longer holds a current certification credential.   [PL 1995, c. 379, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF).] 3.  Delegated performance of services.   [PL 2009, c. 512, §1 (RP).] 4.  Supervision of support staff.  A certified nurse practitioner may delegate to the employees or support staff of the certified nurse practitioner certain activities relating to advanced practice registered nursing carried out by custom and usage when the activities are under the control of the certified nurse practitioner. The certified nurse practitioner delegating these activities to such persons is legally liable for the activities of those persons, and any person in this relationship is considered the certified nurse practitioner's agent when performing such delegated activities.   [PL 2007, c. 197, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Global signature authority of a certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife.  When a provision of law or rule requires a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit or endorsement by a physician, that requirement may be fulfilled by a certified nurse practitioner or a certified nurse midwife. This subsection may not be construed to expand the scope of practice of a certified nurse practitioner or a certified nurse midwife.   [PL 2009, c. 259, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 379, §8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 379, §11 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 197, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 259, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 512, §1 (AMD).