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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §3302. Applicability

§3302. Applicability
1.  License required.
A license is required for any individual who is engaged in plumbing or performing plumbing installations. A license is not required for any activity for which a permit is not required under Title 30‑A, section 4215. This section does not apply to the following:
A. Plumbing by regular employees of public utilities as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102, when working as such;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. B, §33 (AMD).]
B. Plumbing by oil burner technicians, duly licensed under chapter 139, and propane and natural gas installers, licensed under chapter 139, except that this exception only applies to hot and cold water connections to existing piping in the same room where the installation is taking place and does not apply beyond any existing branch connection supplying water;   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]
C. Plumbing by a person in a single-family residence occupied or to be occupied by that person as that person's bona fide personal abode as long as the installation conforms with board laws and rules; and   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]
D. Plumbing by a pump installer who is duly licensed pursuant to section 4700‑I, subsection 2, except that this exception is limited to installing piping from the cold water distribution pipe at the pressure tank's main shut-off valve to the existing water supply piping as long as the piping is located in the same room as the tank, the length of the piping is no longer than 15 feet and the piping does not extend beyond any existing branches. Such plumbing must conform to the board's laws and rules.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §116 (AMD).]
2.  Municipal licenses not required.
A municipality may not require plumbers to be municipally licensed nor may any municipality issue a permit for any plumbing installation unless satisfied that the person, firm or corporation applying for the permit complies with this chapter.
[PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Supervision of trainee plumber.
A master or journeyman plumber may not have more than 3 trainee plumbers working under the master or journeyman plumber's direct supervision.
[PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 521, §6 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 78, §182 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §6 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 468, §16 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 141, §B33 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §L2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. D, §12 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §3 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §116 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §3303. Provisions in city charters not affected (REPEALED)

§3303. Provisions in city charters not affected
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 469, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §3304. Unlicensed practice

§3304. Unlicensed practice
Any person who violates section 3302, subsection 1 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Penalties.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §1 (RP).]
2.  Injunction.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 363, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 521, §7 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §8 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 413, §140 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §3305. Exceptions (REPEALED)

§3305. Exceptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 521, §8 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 469, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 2: REGULATIONS › 32 §3352. Permits; fees; hearings on regulations (REPEALED)

§3352. Permits; fees; hearings on regulations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 234, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 521, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 3: EXAMINING BOARD › 32 §3401. Membership; vacancies; removal; compensation

§3401. Membership; vacancies; removal; compensation
The Plumbers' Examining Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 32, consists of 5 members, who are appointed by the Governor as follows.   [PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF).]
1.  Public member.
One of the members of the board must be a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Master plumbers.
Three of the members of the board must be master plumbers as defined in section 3301, and one of those 3 members must be a member of a bona fide labor organization.
[PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Journeyman plumbers.
[PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF); MRSA T. 32 §3401, sub-§3 (RP).]
3-A.  Journeyman plumber.
[PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. F, §2 (RP).]
4.  Local plumbing inspector.
One of the members of the board must be a local plumbing inspector who has been engaged in plumbing inspections for at least 4 years and is employed by a municipality.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).]
Members are appointed for terms of 4 years. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).]
Any member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor.   [PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 234, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 575, §38 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §§362,363 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §§10,10A,11 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A77 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §141 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §39 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §229 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 597, §9 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 503, §B140 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A228 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §54 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 107, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 107, §2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 446, §1 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 446, §4 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. F, §§1, 2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 3: EXAMINING BOARD › 32 §3403. Meeting; chair

§3403. Meeting; chair
The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members.   [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 575, §39 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §13 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A79 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §142 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §40 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 3: EXAMINING BOARD › 32 §3403-A. Powers and duties

§3403-A. Powers and duties
The board shall administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter and has the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (AMD).]
1.  Rules.
The board may, in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2, adopt rules commensurate with the authority vested in it by this chapter. These rules may include, but not be limited to, internal plumbing, licensing requirements, examinations and reciprocity of licensing with similar boards of other states that maintain standards equivalent to this State.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Hearings.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (RP).]
3.  Contracts.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (RP).]
4.  Fees.
[PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §4 (RP).]
5.  Orders.
[PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §5 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 413, §143 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 389, §19 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §§B28,29 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 727, §C8 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §§L4,5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 3: EXAMINING BOARD › 32 §3403-B. Plumbing code

§3403-B. Plumbing code
1.  Plumbing and plumbing code.
The board shall adopt minimum rules relating to plumbing, including a plumbing code. All rules, including installation and inspection rules, must be consistent with this chapter and Title 30‑A, chapter 185, subchapter III, except that the authority of municipalities to adopt more restrictive ordinances under Title 30‑A, section 3001 is not preempted. Notwithstanding the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the adoption of a national or international published plumbing code as a new plumbing code for the State constitutes a major substantive rule and must receive affirmative action by the Legislature before adoption. Subsequent technical amendments to any national or international published plumbing code that may be adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
[PL 2001, c. 215, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Plumbing code violations.
Any person who violates the rules adopted pursuant to this section is subject to sanctions pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A and any person who violates a municipal ordinance adopted pursuant to Title 30‑A, sections 4201 and 4211 must be penalized in accordance with Title 30‑A, section 4452. Enforcement of the rules is the joint responsibility of the municipalities and the board. The board or a municipality may seek to enjoin violations of the rules or municipal ordinances. In the prosecution of a violation by a municipality, the court shall award reasonable attorney's fees to a municipality if that municipality is the prevailing party, unless the court finds that special circumstances make the award of fees unjust.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 727, §C9 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 215, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 3: EXAMINING BOARD › 32 §3404. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; reinstatement

§3404. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; reinstatement
The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RPR).]
1.  Fraud or deceit.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RP).]
2.  Negligence or misconduct.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RP).]
3.  Violation of law.
Any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the board; or
[PL 1983, c. 413, §144 (NEW).]
4.  Conviction of crime.
Subject to the limitations of Title 5, chapter 341, conviction of a crime which involves dishonesty or false statement or which relates directly to the practice of plumbing, or conviction of any crime for which incarceration for one year or more may be imposed.
[PL 1983, c. 413, §144 (NEW).]
The board, for reasons it considers sufficient, may reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked if 2 or more members of the board vote in favor of the reissuance.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 303, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §14 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 694, §§615,616 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §144 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §41 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §5 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 3: EXAMINING BOARD › 32 §3405. Disposal of fees (REPEALED)

§3405. Disposal of fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §42 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §20 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §56 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 4: PLUMBING INSPECTORS › 32 §3452. Compensation; duties (REPEALED)

§3452. Compensation; duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 521, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 4: PLUMBING INSPECTORS › 32 §3453. Approving own work forbidden; additional inspector (REPEALED)

§3453. Approving own work forbidden; additional inspector
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 521, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 5: LICENSES › 32 §3501-A. Examinations

§3501-A. Examinations
An applicant for a master, journeyman or journeyman-in-training plumber license shall present to the board a written application for examination, containing information that the board requires, accompanied by the prescribed fee as set under section 3501‑B. Examinations must be in whole or in part in writing and of a thorough and practical character commensurate with the responsibilities of the prospective license holder.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).]
The passing grade on a master plumber license examination may not be less than 75%. The passing grade on a journeyman plumber license examination may not be less than 70%.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 386, §L7 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 250, §B4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 5: LICENSES › 32 §3501-B. Fees

§3501-B. Fees
The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $350 biennially. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2009, c. 241, Pt. C, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
1.  Application.
[PL 2003, c. 250, Pt. B, §5 (RP).]
2.  Examination.
[PL 2003, c. 250, Pt. B, §5 (RP).]
3.  Licensure.
[PL 2003, c. 250, Pt. B, §5 (RP).]
4.  Plan review fee.
[PL 2003, c. 250, Pt. B, §5 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 386, §L8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 250, §B5 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 241, Pt. C, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 5: LICENSES › 32 §3501-C. Licensure by endorsement

§3501-C. Licensure by endorsement
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 642, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 642, §16 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 5: LICENSES › 32 §3502. Examination (REPEALED)

§3502. Examination
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 234, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 5: LICENSES › 32 §3503. Master plumbers (REPEALED)

§3503. Master plumbers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 234, §4 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 5: LICENSES › 32 §3504. Renewals

§3504. Renewals
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 license may be renewed upon receipt of an application for renewal and payment of the renewal fee as set under section 3501‑B.   [PL 2009, c. 241, Pt. C, §2 (RPR).]
A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 3501‑B. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date shall pay an additional late fee as set under section 3501‑B and is subject to all requirements governing new applications under this chapter, except that the board may in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination or other requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the board shall waive examination if a renewal application is made within 90 days after separation from the United States Armed Forces, under conditions other than dishonorable, by a person who has failed to renew the person's license because the person was on active duty in the United States Armed Forces; the waiver of examination may not be granted if the person served more than 4 years in the United States Armed Forces, except if the person is required by some mandatory provision to serve a longer period and the person submits satisfactory evidence to the board.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §8 (AMD).]
All journeyman-in-training licenses are issued for a single nonrenewable period of 4 years and are not subject to the requirements of this section.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 234, §5 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §18 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 703, §A80 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §145 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 468, §20 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §§L9,10 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 250, §B6 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. O, §8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 241, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 5: LICENSES › 32 §3504-A. Reciprocity

§3504-A. Reciprocity
The board shall issue a license to any person who files a sworn application and who is licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States as long as that state or territory has licensing standards and experience requirements at least equivalent to this State's and as long as that state or territory grants similar privileges to persons licensed under this chapter. Reciprocal licenses may not be denied on the basis of current residency.   [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. L, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 386, §L11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 5: LICENSES › 32 §3505. Journeymen plumbers (REPEALED)

§3505. Journeymen plumbers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 234, §6 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 263, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 118, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 510, §43 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 5: LICENSES › 32 §3505-A. Apprentice and trainee plumbers; fees (REPEALED)

§3505-A. Apprentice and trainee plumbers; fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 234, §7 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 118, §4 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 469, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 5: LICENSES › 32 §3506. Renewal (REPEALED)

§3506. Renewal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 234, §8 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 469, §21 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 49: PLUMBERS › Subchapter 5: LICENSES › 32 §3507. Corporations, firms and partnerships (REPEALED)

§3507. Corporations, firms and partnerships
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 234, §9 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 468, §21 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 597, §13 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §L12 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. D, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §3551. Definitions

§3551. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §229 (RPR).]
1.  Board.
"Board" means the Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine.
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §229 (NEW).]
2.  License.
"License" means authorization to practice podiatric medicine.
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §229 (NEW).]
3.  Podiatrist.
"Podiatrist" means an individual currently licensed to practice podiatric medicine.
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §229 (NEW).]
4.  Practice of podiatric medicine.
"Practice of podiatric medicine" means the diagnosis and treatment of maladies of the human foot and ankle by medical, surgical or mechanical means. "Practice of podiatric medicine" includes the performance of a history and physical on a podiatrist's preoperative patient and upon the patient's admission into a hospital or ambulatory surgical center. "Practice of podiatric medicine" includes the administration of local anesthesia in conjunction with the practice of podiatry. The use of general anesthesia is permitted in conjunction with the practice of podiatry when administered or supervised by a medical or osteopathic physician who assumes responsibility for the administration of that anesthesia to a patient being treated by a podiatrist.
[PL 2017, c. 14, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 297 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 600, §A229 (RPR). PL 2017, c. 14, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §3552. Licensure; exceptions; penalty

§3552. Licensure; exceptions; penalty
1.  Licensure required.
Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful for an individual to practice or attempt to practice podiatry or to claim to be licensed as a podiatrist without first obtaining a license to practice podiatry as provided in this chapter.
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §230 (NEW).]
2.  Exceptions.
This chapter does not apply to an individual licensed to practice a healing art or science who is practicing podiatric medicine in the course of practice and within the scope of that license, to a commissioned medical or surgical officer of a United States Army, United States Navy or United States Marine hospital or public health service or to the sale of nonprescription foot appliances in commercial establishments.
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §230 (NEW).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 is subject to Title 10, section 8003‑C.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 600, §A230 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §3552-A. Podiatric assistants

§3552-A. Podiatric assistants
1.  Podiatric assistants permitted.
This chapter may not be construed to prohibit a podiatrist from delegating to a podiatric assistant certain activities relating to medical care and treatment that are delegated by custom and usage, as long as those activities are under the supervision or control of the podiatrist, who must be present on the premises at the time the activities are performed. This section may not be construed to require the presence of the supervising and controlling podiatrist during the rendering of nondiagnostic or nontherapeutic services.
[PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Liability.
A podiatrist who delegates activities as described in subsection 1 to a podiatric assistant is legally liable for the medical activities of that podiatric assistant, and a podiatric assistant in this relationship is considered the podiatrist's agent. This subsection may not be construed to apply to an individual acting under a separate license accepted by the State to render services independently.
[PL 2005, c. 77, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 77, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §3553. Narcotics

§3553. Narcotics
A licensed podiatrist may prescribe narcotic drugs for the treatment of ailments within the scope of the podiatrist's license with the approval of the Drug Enforcement Administration.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §231 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 61, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A231 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §3555. Review committee immunity

§3555. Review committee immunity
Any member of a peer review committee of a state association composed of podiatrists licensed under this chapter, any staff member of such an association assisting a peer review committee and any witness or consultant appearing before or presenting information to the peer review committee is immune from civil liability for, without malice, undertaking or failing to undertake any act within the scope of the function of the committee.   [PL 1987, c. 646, §12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 646, §12 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE › 32 §3601. Appointment; term; removal

§3601. Appointment; term; removal
The Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine established in Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 33 consists of 4 podiatrists and a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A. The podiatrists are appointed by the Governor for a term of 4 years from nominations submitted by the Podiatry Association of Maine and by other organizations and individuals. The podiatrists selected must at the time of their appointment have been actively engaged in the practice of podiatry for a period of at least 2 years. Appointment of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 575, §§40,41 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §364 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 61, §1A (AMD). PL 1983, c. 176, §A18 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §230 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B141 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A234 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE › 32 §3602. Meetings; chair

§3602. Meetings; chair
The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. A license to practice podiatry may not be granted except upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the board.   [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 61, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §231 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A235 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE › 32 §3603. Compensation; disposition of fees (REPEALED)

§3603. Compensation; disposition of fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 27 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 575, §42 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §232 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A236 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §57 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE › 32 §3604. Reports; liaison; limitations (REPEALED)

§3604. Reports; liaison; limitations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 604, §30 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 127, §181 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748, §42 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A237 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 659, §B17 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 462, §A62 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE › 32 §3605. Rules and regulations (REPEALED)

§3605. Rules and regulations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 458, §6A (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §617 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 632, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE › 32 §3605-A. Rules (REPEALED)

§3605-A. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 632, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A238 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE › 32 §3605-B. Powers and duties of the board

§3605-B. Powers and duties of the board
In addition to powers and duties otherwise provided by law, the board has the following powers and duties:   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §239 (NEW).]
1.  Licenses.
Examine and issue and renew the licenses of qualified applicants;
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §239 (NEW).]
2.  Continuing education.
Adopt standards for continuing education necessary to maintain licensure;
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §239 (NEW).]
3.  Rules.
Adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, as it determines necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and
[PL 2011, c. 190, §7 (AMD).]
4.  Conduct investigations and hold hearings.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §5 (RP).]
5.  Contracts.
[PL 1995, c. 397, §58 (RP).]
6.  Records.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §6 (RP).]
7.  Podiatrist health program.
The board may establish protocols for the operation of a professional review committee as defined in Title 24, section 2502, subsection 4‑A. The protocols must include the committee's reporting information the board considers appropriate regarding reports received, contracts or investigations made and the disposition of each report, as long as the committee is not required to disclose any personally identifiable information. The protocol may not prohibit an impaired podiatrist from seeking alternative forms of treatment.
The board has the power to contract with other agencies, individuals, firms or associations for the conduct and operation of a podiatrist health program operated by a professional review committee.
[PL 2011, c. 190, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 600, §A239 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 397, §58 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §§5, 6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 190, §§7, 8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 2: BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE › 32 §3606. Budget (REPEALED)

§3606. Budget
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 604, §31 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 748, §42 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 659, §B17 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §59 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › 32 §3651. Examination; requirements (REPEALED)

§3651. Examination; requirements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 433, §88 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 598, §76 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 61, §3 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 378, §56 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A241 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › 32 §3651-A. Requirements and licensure

§3651-A. Requirements and licensure
1.  Residency requirement.
An applicant who has graduated after January 1, 1991 from podiatric medical school as set forth in section 3651‑C seeking licensure to practice podiatry shall provide the board with evidence of satisfactory completion of at least one year of postgraduate clinical training in a podiatric residency training program approved by the accrediting body of the American Podiatric Medical Association, or its successor or other organization approved by the board.
[PL 2007, c. 621, §8 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Residency licensure.
A doctor of podiatric medicine who has graduated after January 1, 1991 from podiatric medical school as set forth in section 3651‑C may not practice podiatric medicine in a podiatric residency program without first having applied for and obtained a residency license from the board.
A. An applicant for a residency license must be a doctor of podiatric medicine who is a graduate of a school of podiatry, as set forth in this chapter. An examination is not required for applicants for residency licensure. The fee for residency licensure is the same as the fee for licensure for that year. A residency license may be denied for a reason for which a podiatric medical license may be disciplined under section 3656 or Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).]
B. A residency license is valid only for the practice of podiatric medicine as part of the postgraduate residency program. A residency license is subject to discipline for a reason for which a podiatric medical license may be disciplined under section 3656 or Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A. If the holder of a residency license is terminated from or otherwise ceases to be a resident in the postgraduate residency program, the residency license becomes void as of the date the resident is terminated or ceases to be a resident.   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).]
C. A residency license is valid for up to one year, and may be renewed annually before the first day of July of every year, not to exceed an aggregate of 4 years. Renewal of a residency license is subject to the same requirements and conditions as the initial residency license.   [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §242 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §243 (AFF).]
[PL 2007, c. 621, §8 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 278, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 278, §4 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 600, §A242 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A243 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §§7, 8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 621, §8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §§12, 13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › 32 §3651-B. Examination; requirements (REPEALED)

§3651-B. Examination; requirements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 600, §A244 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › 32 §3651-C. Examination; requirements

§3651-C. Examination; requirements
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an individual must pass an examination approved by the board before engaging in the practice of podiatry. An applicant shall submit an application for a license to practice podiatry containing satisfactory proof that the applicant:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §10 (NEW).]
1.  Minimum age.
Is at least 18 years of age;
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Graduation.
Has received a certificate of graduation from an accredited college of podiatric medicine, recognized by the Council of Education of the American Podiatry Association or its successor or other organization approved by the board; and
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Examination.
Has passed an examination approved by the board.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › 32 §3652. Fees; reexamination; license renewal

§3652. Fees; reexamination; license renewal
The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $600 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §11 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
An applicant for an examination for a license to practice podiatry shall pay, at the time of filing an application, a license application fee and a license fee as set under this section plus actual costs of examination administration. An applicant who fails to pass an examination is entitled to a reexamination within 6 months upon the payment of a fee, but only 2 such reexaminations are permitted. Podiatrists licensed in another state and applying for a license to practice in this State without examination shall pay an application fee and a license fee.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §11 (AMD).]
A doctor of podiatric medicine licensed to practice podiatric medicine and surgery within this State shall apply on or before July 1st of every year or at such other time as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate, to the board for a license renewal and pay the renewal fee as set under this section.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §11 (AMD).]
On or before July 1st of every year, an applicant who is practicing podiatric medicine and surgery in this State shall include satisfactory evidence to the board that in the preceding license period the applicant has completed a program of continuing education as prescribed in the rules of the board.   [RR 2007, c. 1, §18 (COR).]
An application for license renewal made not more than 90 days after the date of expiration must include a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under this section. An application received more than 90 days but less than 2 years after the expiration date is subject to the requirements for new applicants as well as continuing education requirements, if applicable, and a late fee, renewal fee and additional late fee as set under this section, except that the board, giving due consideration to the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the State, may waive the examination requirement at its discretion. A license that has been expired for over 2 years may not be renewed and must be processed as a new application.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 267, §1 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 206 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 347, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A245 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 257, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 685, §12 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §11 (AMD). RR 2007, c. 1, §18 (COR). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › 32 §3653. Use of title

§3653. Use of title
An applicant who satisfactorily meets the requirements for license to practice podiatry, as provided in this chapter, may be granted a license by the board that entitles the individual to whom it is granted to practice podiatry in this State. A podiatrist licensed in accordance with this chapter may use the word "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." when followed by the word "Podiatrist" or "Chiropodist," or the designation of the degree "D.P.M."   [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 600, §A246 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › 32 §3654. Reciprocity; residency requirement

§3654. Reciprocity; residency requirement
The board may issue a license to practice podiatry by endorsement to an applicant who has successfully passed the written examination of another state or of a national certifying agency in podiatry recognized by the board if the written examination of the other state or national certifying agency was equivalent to its own examination and if the applicant satisfies in all other respects the requirements for licensure in section 3651‑A. An applicant for licensure under this section who graduated after January 1, 1991 from podiatric medical school under section 3651‑A shall provide the board evidence of satisfactory completion of at least one year of postgraduate clinical training in a podiatric residency training program under section 3651‑A. The application to the board must be accompanied by the application fee and license fee as set under section 3652.   [PL 2021, c. 642, §17 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 267, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 378, §57 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 278, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 278, §4 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 600, §A247 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 257, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 685, §13 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §12 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 642, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › 32 §3654-A. Licensure by endorsement

§3654-A. Licensure by endorsement
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 642, §18 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 642, §18 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › 32 §3655. Suspension or revocation of license (REPEALED)

§3655. Suspension or revocation of license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 303, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 458, §§7-10 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §618 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 61, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 25 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 378, §58 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › 32 §3655-A. Disciplinary actions (REPEALED)

§3655-A. Disciplinary actions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 378, §59 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A248 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B68 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 3: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › 32 §3656. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; informal conference

§3656. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; informal conference
In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §14 (NEW).]
1.  Misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances.
Misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances that has resulted or may result in the applicant or licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of the licensee's patients;
[PL 2013, c. 105, §8 (AMD).]
2.  Mental or physical condition.
A professional diagnosis of a mental or physical condition that has resulted or may result in the applicant or licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of the podiatrist's patients;
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §14 (NEW).]
3.  False advertising.
Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising;
[PL 2015, c. 488, §21 (AMD).]
4.  Unlawful prescription of controlled substance.
Prescribing narcotic or hypnotic or other drugs listed as controlled substances by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration for other than accepted therapeutic purposes; or
[PL 2015, c. 488, §21 (AMD).]
5.  Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program.
Failure to comply with the requirements of Title 22, section 7253.
[PL 2015, c. 488, §22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §14 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 105, §8 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. L, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 488, §§21, 22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §3661. Definitions

§3661. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
1.  Asynchronous encounter.
"Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, still images, video files, audio files, text files and other relevant data, and to transmit such information without requiring the simultaneous presence of the patient and the person licensed under this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Store and forward transfer.
"Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of a patient's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Synchronous encounter.
"Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter or between a person licensed under this chapter and another health care provider.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
4.  Telehealth services.
"Telehealth services" means health care services delivered through the use of information technology and includes synchronous encounters, asynchronous encounters, store and forward transfers and telemonitoring.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
5.  Telemonitoring.
"Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor a patient's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the patient's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous.
[PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §3662. Telehealth services permitted

§3662. Telehealth services permitted
A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this subchapter and in accordance with standards of practice.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §3663. Confidentiality

§3663. Confidentiality
When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §3664. Professional responsibility

§3664. Professional responsibility
All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS › Subchapter 4: TELEHEALTH SERVICES › 32 §3665. Rulemaking

§3665. Rulemaking
The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 53: PRACTICE OF HEALING ART OR SCIENCE (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §3701. Exemptions (REPEALED)

§3701. Exemptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 53: PRACTICE OF HEALING ART OR SCIENCE (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §3702. Penalties (REPEALED)

§3702. Penalties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 176, §A19 (RP).