Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 373 - BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE › Chapter 1 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN LICENSING › Section 373-1-8 - REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL/REINSTATEMENT/WITHDRAWAL OFLICENSE/REGISTRATION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
License Expiration and
				Renewal
With the exception of Emergency 100-day, Temporary, Youth
				  Camp Licenses, and Temporary Educational Certificates, the license/registration
				  of every physician born in an odd-numbered year expires at midnight on the last
				  day of the month of the physician's birth every odd-numbered year. The
				  license/registration of every physician born in an even-numbered year expires
				  at midnight on the last day of the month of the physician's birth every
				  even-numbered year. The physician must renew the license/registration every two
				  (2) years prior to the expiration of the license/registration by submitting an
				  administratively complete application to the Board on forms approved by the
				  Board.
2.
Renewal
				Notification
At least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a current
				  license/registration, the Board shall notify each licensee of the requirement
				  to renew thelicense/registration. If an administratively complete re-licensure
				  application has not been submitted prior to the expiration date of the existing
				  license, the license immediately and automatically expires. A license may be
				  reinstated up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of the
				  renewal fee and late fee. If an administratively complete renewal application
				  is not submitted within 90 days of the date of the expiration of the license,
				  the license immediately and automatically lapses. The Board may reinstate a
				  license pursuant to law.
3.
Criteria for Active License/Registration Renewal
A. The Board, or if delegated, Board staff
				may renew the active license/registration of a physician who meets all of the
				following requirements:
(1) Submits an
				administratively complete license/registration renewal application on forms
				approved by the Board;
(2) Pays the
				appropriate license renewal fee and/or late fee (if any);
(3) With the exception of Interstate
				Telemedicine Consultative Registration, affirms that the licensee has met the
				CME requirements. In the event that the required CME is not complete, the
				physician may request an extension of time for good cause to complete the CME.
				The Board Secretary, Board Chair, or their designee has the discretion to grant
				or deny a request for an extension of time to complete the required CME
				credits;
(4) Demonstrates
				continuing clinical competency as required by this rule;
(5) Successfully completes the Board's
				jurisprudence examination when directed by the Board;
(6) Successfully completes the minimum data
				set survey; and
(7) Has no cause
				existing that may be considered grounds for disciplinary action or denial of
				renewal of licensure as provided by law.
(8) In the event that the Board delegates
				licensing decisions to Board staff and there is any question regarding the
				applicant's qualifications, Board staff shall consult with the Board Secretary,
				Board Chair, or their designee who may approve the application or defer action
				on the application to the full Board.
(9) A new licensee who is scheduled to renew
				three (3) months or less from the date of original licensure will be issued a
				license through the next renewal cycle.