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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 29: NURSERYMEN AND ARBORISTS › Subchapter 2: TREE SPECIALISTS › Article 3: LICENSES › 32 §2059. Fees (REPEALED)

§2059. Fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 360, §29 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 567, §6 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 204, §6 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §113 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 353, §20 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 84, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 29: NURSERYMEN AND ARBORISTS › Subchapter 2: TREE SPECIALISTS › Article 3: LICENSES › 32 §2060. Reciprocity (REPEALED)

§2060. Reciprocity
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §76 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 353, §21 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 84, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 29: NURSERYMEN AND ARBORISTS › Subchapter 2: TREE SPECIALISTS › Article 3: LICENSES › 32 §2061. Denial of license; suspension or revocation (REPEALED)

§2061. Denial of license; suspension or revocation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 226, §77 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 360, §30 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §589 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 413, §§114,115 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 84, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §2101. Purpose

§2101. Purpose
The State Board of Nursing is the state regulatory agency charged with protection of the public health and welfare in the area of nursing service. In order to safeguard the life and health of the people in this State, an individual who for compensation practices or offers to practice professional nursing or practical nursing in this State shall submit evidence that the individual is qualified so to practice and that individual must be licensed. It is unlawful for an individual not licensed under this chapter to practice or to offer to practice professional or practical nursing in this State; to use a sign, card or device to indicate that the individual is a professional registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse; or to hold oneself out to the public as a professional registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §108 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 263, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 724, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A108 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §2104-A. Nurse orientation in institutions

§2104-A. Nurse orientation in institutions
A nurse who is employed in a hospital or nursing home and involved in direct patient care shall, at the beginning of the nurse's employment, participate in an individualized controlled learning experience adjusted for competency based upon practice standards and protocols. Each hospital or nursing home shall develop a plan with the employee for compliance with this section, which must contain a mutually agreed upon completion date. A copy of the plan must be made a part of the nurse's personnel file. The staffing plan for the hospital or nursing home must reflect current trainee competence.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §115 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 579, §7 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A115 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §2105. Disciplinary proceedings (REPEALED)

§2105. Disciplinary proceedings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 303, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §590 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 378, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §2106. Criminal violations; penalties

§2106. Criminal violations; penalties
It is a crime for any person, including a corporation, or association or individual, to:   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]
1.  Fraudulent diploma or record.
Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish a nursing diploma, license, renewal or record or provide aid in doing so;
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]
2.  Fraudulent license.
Practice nursing as defined by this chapter under cover of a diploma, license or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation;
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]
3.  Practice without license.
Practice professional nursing or practical nursing as defined by this chapter unless licensed to do so;
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]
4.  Implying license.
Use in connection with the person's name a designation tending to imply that the person is a licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse unless so licensed under this chapter;
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]
5.  License suspended or revoked.
Practice professional nursing or practical nursing during the time the person's license issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked; or
[PL 1991, c. 797, §15 (AMD).]
6.  Violation of chapter.
[PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §97 (RP); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 1991, c. 797, §15 (RPR).]
The District Court has original and concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Court over all prosecutions for violation of this chapter. All fines and forfeitures collected under this chapter must accrue to the county where the offense is prosecuted. It is necessary to prove in a prosecution or hearing under this section only a single act prohibited by law or a single holding out or an attempt without proving a general course of conduct in order to constitute a violation. These crimes are prosecuted by the district attorney.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §117 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 263, §5 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 567, §20 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 797, §15 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A117 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §B97 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §2106-A. Civil violations; penalties

§2106-A. Civil violations; penalties
A person who violates any provision of this chapter for which a penalty is not prescribed commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §98 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 421, §B98 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §2107. Injunctions

§2107. Injunctions
The Superior Court has jurisdiction, upon information filed by the county attorney at the request of the board, to restrain or enjoin an individual from committing an act declared to be a misdemeanor by this chapter. If it is established that the defendant has been or is committing an act declared to be a misdemeanor by this chapter, the court shall enter a decree perpetually enjoining the defendant from further committing that act. In case of violation of an injunction issued under this section, the court may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt of court. Injunction proceedings are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies provided in this chapter.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §118 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 600, §A118 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §2108. Immunity (REPEALED)

§2108. Immunity
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 371 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 452, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §2108-A. Immunity

§2108-A. Immunity
An individual or health care facility acting in good faith is immune from civil liability to the licensee or applicant for licensure for the following actions:   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §119 (AMD).]
1.  Making information available to the board.
Making a report or other information available to the board under this chapter; and
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §119 (AMD).]
2.  Assisting the board.
Assisting the board in carrying out its duties.
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §119 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 769, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A119 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §2109. Confidentiality of personal information of applicant or licensee

§2109. Confidentiality of personal information of applicant or licensee
For applications for licensure and for renewal of licensure submitted on or after July 1, 2004, an applicant or licensee shall provide the board with a current professional address and telephone number, which is the public contact address, and a personal residence address and telephone number. An applicant's or licensee's personal residence address and telephone number, and e-mail address if provided by the applicant, are confidential information and may not be disclosed except as permitted by this section or as required by law unless the personal residence address, telephone number and e-mail address have been provided as the public contact address. Personal health information submitted as part of any application is confidential information and may not be disclosed except as permitted or required by law.   [PL 2003, c. 64, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 64, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §2110. Expedited partner therapy

§2110. Expedited partner therapy
An individual licensed under this chapter may not be disciplined for providing expedited partner therapy in accordance with the provisions of Title 22, chapter 251, subchapter 3, article 5.   [PL 2009, c. 533, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 533, §2 (NEW).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES › 32 §2206. Renewals

§2206. Renewals
The license of every registered nurse licensed under this chapter is renewable every 2 years, except as otherwise provided. At least 30 days before the date that the license expires, the board shall mail an application for renewal of license to each professional nurse who holds a valid license. The application must be mailed to the most recent address of that individual as it appears on the records of the board. That individual shall complete the renewal application and return it to the board with the renewal fee designated by the board, but not to exceed $100, before the expiration date of the license. Upon receipt of the application and fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application and issue to the applicant a renewal of license for a period of 2 years, expiring on the anniversary of the applicant's birth.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §129 (AMD).]
A registered nurse who fails to renew the license as provided may be reinstated by the board on satisfactory explanation for failure to renew the license and on payment of a reinstatement fee of $10 in addition to the current renewal fee.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §129 (AMD).]
An individual practicing professional nursing during the time the individual's license has lapsed is considered an illegal practitioner and is subject to the penalties provided for violations of this chapter.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §129 (AMD).]
An individual who is not engaged in professional nursing in the State is not required to pay a renewal fee for as long as the individual does not practice but shall notify the board of inactive status in writing. Prior to resumption of the practice of professional nursing, that individual is required to notify the board and remit a renewal fee for the current period.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §129 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 206, §1 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 26, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 114, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 176, §A13 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 724, §§20,21 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 609, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 153, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 153, §5 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 600, §A129 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES › 32 §2207. Registered nurse; fees

§2207. Registered nurse; fees
Every applicant applying for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall pay a fee to the board as follows:
1.  Examination.
For examination, a fee not to exceed $100 payable on application;
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §130 (AMD).]
2.  Reexamination.
For reexamination, a fee determined by the board not to exceed $100; and
[PL 2005, c. 163, §6 (AMD).]
3.  Endorsement.
For endorsement, a fee not to exceed $100 payable on application.
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §130 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 206, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 283 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 114, §3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 609, §5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A130 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 163, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES › 32 §2208. Title and abbreviation

§2208. Title and abbreviation
An individual who holds a current license to practice professional nursing in this State has the right to use the title "Registered Nurse" and the abbreviation "R.N." No other individual may assume the title or use the abbreviation or other words, letters, signs or devices to indicate that the individual using the same is a registered nurse.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §131 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 724, §22 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A131 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES › 32 §2209. Registration under prior law

§2209. Registration under prior law
An individual holding a license as a registered nurse in the State issued by the former Board of Registration of Nurses that is valid on September 12, 1959 is licensed as a registered nurse under this chapter, and the renewal of the licenses for those individuals must be effectuated under this section.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §132 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 600, §A132 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES › 32 §2211. Nurse anesthetist; authority

§2211. Nurse anesthetist; authority
1.  Definitions.
For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Critical access hospital" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 7932, subsection 10.   [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
B. "Rural area" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 5104, subsection 10.   [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Authority generally.
A certified registered nurse anesthetist is responsible and accountable to a licensed physician or dentist for aspects of anesthesia practice that require execution of the medical regimen as prescribed by that physician or dentist, except as provided in subsection 3.
[PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Authority; critical access hospitals and rural hospitals.
In a critical access hospital or in a hospital located in a rural area, a certified registered nurse anesthetist may, in accordance with the bylaws and policies of the facility in which the certified registered nurse anesthetist is practicing, formulate and implement a patient-specific plan for anesthesia care, which may include:
A. A preanesthetic assessment;   [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
B. Verification of informed consent;   [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
C. Adjustments and corrective actions as indicated;   [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
D. Ordering appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging tests in the preoperative period and immediate postoperative period; and   [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
E. Ordering and prescribing prescription drugs in the preoperative period and immediate postoperative period in accordance with this paragraph. For controlled substances listed in United States Drug Enforcement Administration Schedules III, IIIN, IV and V, a certified registered nurse anesthetist may prescribe drugs only:
(1) For a supply of not more than 4 days, with no prescription refills; and
(2) For an individual for whom the certified registered nurse anesthetist has, at the time of the prescription, established a client or patient record.   [PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Rules.
The board shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 188, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 3: REGISTERED NURSES › 32 §2212. Dispensing opioid medication to patients in opioid treatment programs

§2212. Dispensing opioid medication to patients in opioid treatment programs
A registered professional nurse and a certified nurse practitioner may dispense opioid medication for substance use disorder treatment purposes to patients within an opioid treatment program under the direction of the medical director of the opioid treatment program.   [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §125 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 305, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §125 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 4: PRACTICAL NURSES › 32 §2251. Qualifications (REPEALED)

§2251. Qualifications
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 206, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 263, §6 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 601, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 378, §23 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 724, §23 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 4: PRACTICAL NURSES › 32 §2251-A. Qualifications

§2251-A. Qualifications
An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant satisfies one of the following qualifications:   [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (AMD).]
1.  Education.
[PL 2003, c. 204, Pt. H, §6 (RP).]
2.  Approved program.
The applicant completed a prescribed curriculum in a state-approved program for the preparation of practical nurses and holds a diploma or certificate; or
[PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Military training and experience.
The applicant:
A. Served on active duty in the medical corps of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States and spent an aggregate of at least 12 months rendering bedside patient care;   [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
B. Completed the basic course of instruction in nursing required by the branch of the Armed Forces of the United States in which the applicant served; and   [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
C. Was honorably discharged from active duty.   [PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 724, §24 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A133 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 204, §H6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 476, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 4: PRACTICAL NURSES › 32 §2252. License; examination

§2252. License; examination
The applicant is required to pass a written examination in subjects considered necessary by the board to determine the fitness of the applicant to practice practical nursing. Upon the applicant's successfully passing the examination, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse, that 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 2255.   [PL 2005, c. 163, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 724, §25 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 153, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 153, §5 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 163, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 4: PRACTICAL NURSES › 32 §2255. Renewals

§2255. Renewals
The license of every practical nurse licensed under this chapter is renewable every 2 years, except as otherwise provided. At least 30 days before the date that the license expires, the board shall mail an application for renewal of license to each practical nurse who holds a valid license. The application must be mailed to the most recent address of that individual as it appears on the records of the board. That individual shall complete the renewal application and return it to the board with the renewal fee designated by the board, but not to exceed $100, before the expiration date of the license. Upon receipt of the application and fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application and issue to the applicant a renewal of license for a period of 2 years, expiring on the anniversary of the applicant's birth.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §134 (AMD).]
A practical nurse who fails to renew the license as provided may be reinstated by the board on satisfactory explanation for failure to renew the license and on payment of a reinstatement fee of $10 in addition to the renewal fee.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §134 (AMD).]
An individual practicing nursing as a licensed practical nurse during the time the individual's license has lapsed is considered an illegal practitioner and is subject to the penalties provided for violations of this chapter.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §134 (AMD).]
An individual who is not engaged in practical nursing in the State is not required to pay a renewal fee as long as the individual does not practice but shall notify the board of inactive status in writing prior to the expiration date of that individual's current license. Before the resumption of practice as a licensed practical nurse and transfer to active status, that individual is required to notify the board, complete a renewal application and remit the current renewal fee.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §134 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 206, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 26, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 114, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 176, §A14 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 724, §§26,27 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 609, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 153, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 153, §5 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 600, §A134 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 4: PRACTICAL NURSES › 32 §2256. Licensed practical nurse; fees

§2256. Licensed practical nurse; fees
Every applicant applying for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall pay a fee to the board as follows:
1.  Examination.
For examination, a fee not to exceed $100 payable on application;
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §135 (AMD).]
2.  Reexamination.
For reexamination, a fee to be determined by the board not to exceed $100; and
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §135 (AMD).]
3.  Endorsement.
For endorsement, a fee not to exceed $100 payable on application.
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §135 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 206, §7 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 26, §5 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 114, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 609, §§8,9 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A135 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 4: PRACTICAL NURSES › 32 §2257. Title and abbreviation

§2257. Title and abbreviation
An individual who holds a current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this State has the right to use the title "Licensed Practical Nurse" and abbreviation "L.P.N." No other individual may assume that title or use that abbreviation or other words, letters, signs or figures to indicate that the individual using the same is a licensed practical nurse.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §136 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 724, §28 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A136 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 4: PRACTICAL NURSES › 32 §2258. Registration under prior law

§2258. Registration under prior law
An individual holding a license as a licensed practical nurse in the State issued by the former Board of Registration of Nurses that is valid on September 12, 1959 is licensed as a licensed practical nurse under this chapter, and the renewal of the licenses for those individuals must be effectuated under this subchapter.   [RR 2009, c. 2, §88 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 600, §A137 (AMD). RR 2009, c. 2, §88 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING › Subchapter 4: PRACTICAL NURSES › 32 §2258-A. Administration of medication

§2258-A. Administration of medication
Any employee of an institution under the control of the Department of Health and Human Services or of an institution licensed by the State as a hospital, nursing home, extended care facility or boarding home who, in the exercise of due care, is authorized by the head of that institution or a designee to perform selected activities in the administration of medications and any individual who, in the exercise of due care, is delegated those functions by a licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician is immune from criminal prosecution and civil liability for that administration of medication prior to January 1, 1978 but not after January 1, 1978.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. K, §82 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. K, §83 (AFF); PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 535 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 737, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 698, §5 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 497, §11 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A138 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K82 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K83 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).