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Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 40 - AUTHORIZATION, TRAINING AND PROCEDURES FOR PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE › Section 392-40-10 - Counseling/Instructions to the Person Being Prescribed and Dispensed an Opioid Antagonist

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A pharmacist shall offer counseling, in accordance with
					 32 M.R.S.
					 §13784 and Board Rule Chapter 25 on
					 Patient Counseling, to persons being prescribed and dispensed an opioid
					 antagonist. At the time of dispensing an opioid antagonist, the pharmacist
					 shall provide written instructions on the proper response to an opioid-related
					 overdose, including instructions for seeking immediate medical attention.
					 Counseling should include the following:
1. Instruct the person to whom an opioid
				  antagonist is dispensed to summon emergency services as soon as practicable
				  either before or after administering an opioid antagonist.
2. Personally provide the service of oral
				  counseling and written education materials to the person to whom an opioid
				  antagonist is dispensed, appropriate to the dosage form of the an opioid
				  antagonist dispensed, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
A. Risk factors of opioid overdose;
B. Strategies to prevent opioid
				  overdose;
C. Signs of opioid
				  overdose;
D. Steps in responding to
				  an overdose;
E. Information on
				  Naloxone HCl;
F. Procedures for
				  administering Naloxone HCl;
G.
				  Proper storage and expiration of Naloxone HCl product dispensed; and
H.  Information on where to obtain a referral
				  for substance abuse treatment.
Pharmacists prescribing and dispensing an opioid antagonist
					 shall ensure that all pharmacy interns under their oversight who dispense an
					 opioid antagonist pursuant to this rule are appropriately trained on the use of
					 an opioid antagonist and can meet the counseling
					 requirements.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 40 - AUTHORIZATION, TRAINING AND PROCEDURES FOR PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE › Section 392-40-11 - Pharmacist Intern

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A pharmacy intern may under the direct supervision and
					 direction of a pharmacist dispense an opioid antagonist. For purposes of this
					 chapter, direct supervision means that a pharmacist is physically present
					 within the same work area as the pharmacy intern to oversee and direct the
					 dispensing activity.
[Note: Pursuant to
					 32 MRS
					 §13702-A, Section 24-A(B) describes a
					 pharmacy intern as a person who, "Is licensed with the board and is authorized
					 to engage in the practice of pharmacy while under the direct supervision of a
					 licensed pharmacist."]
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 41 - Sales of Nonprescription Drugs through Vending Machine Outlets › Section 392-41-1 - DEFINITIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined as
					 follows:
1.
Nonprescription
				  drugs.
"Nonprescription drugs" has the same meaning as set forth in
				  32M.R.S. §13702-A(20).
2.
Targeted methamphetamine precursor.
"Targeted methamphetamine
				  precursor" has the same meaning as set forth in 32 M.R.S.
				  §13702-A(33).
3.
Vending
				  machine.
"Vending machine" means any automated mechanical device
				  operated by a vending machine outlet licensee from which nonprescription drugs
				  are dispensed to a consumer after payment.
4.
Vending machine outlet.
"Vending machine outlet" means any location licensed by the Board pursuant to
				  32 M.R.S. § 13751(2)(F) to operate one or more vending machine(s) to sell
				  non-prescription drugs.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 41 - Sales of Nonprescription Drugs through Vending Machine Outlets › Section 392-41-2 - LICENSURE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
License Required.
Only
				  vending machine outlets may operate one or more vending machine(s) in
				  accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this chapter. A vending
				  machine outlet is solely responsible for all vending machines the licensee
				  operates.
2.
Limited
				  Authorization.
A vending machine outlet license only authorizes
				  operation of vending machines for one (1) physical location where one or more
				  vending machines are located. Any person desiring to operate a vending machine
				  outlet shall obtain from the board a vending machine outlet license for each
				  physical location where one or more vending machines outlets are
				  located.
3.
Non-transferrable.
A vending machine outlet license issued under
				  this section is not transferable.
4.
Application
A. A person seeking a vending machine outlet
				  license shall submit an application on a form provided by the Board and pay any
				  fees as set forth in Chapter 10 of the rules of the Office of Professional and
				  Occupational Regulation.
B. Any
				  application shall include a detailed description, photograph(s) and drawing(s)
				  of the intended location of each vending machine within the physical setting,
				  as well as photograph(s) and drawings of the vending machine(s). Each vending
				  machine shall be assigned a specific physical placement and orientation within
				  a physical location that is:
1.
				  weather-tight;
2.
				  well-ventilated;
3. in a
				  moisture-controlled environment;
4.
				  well-lighted; and
5. protected from
				  direct sunlight.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 41 - Sales of Nonprescription Drugs through Vending Machine Outlets › Section 392-41-3 - VENDING MACHINE REQUIREMENTS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Nonprescription Drugs Only; Limits.
Only nonprescription drugs may
				  be sold or dispensed from a vending machine. Any single vending machine may
				  sell or dispense no more than twelve (12) different nonprescription
				  drugs.
2.
No Targeted
				  Methamphetamine Precursors.
Under no circumstance may targeted
				  methamphetamine precursors be sold from any vending machine.
3.
Compliance with Manufacturer
				  Recommendations.
Nonprescription drugs dispensed by a vending machine
				  shall be:
A. Stored in accordance with
				  manufacturer recommendations, including those that require a stable
				  temperature;
B. Sold only in the
				  manufacturer's clearly labeled, original, unbroken, tamper-proof and
				  expiration-dated packaging; and
C.
				  No older than the manufacturer's expiration date.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 41 - Sales of Nonprescription Drugs through Vending Machine Outlets › Section 392-41-4 - PROCEDURE FOR RELOCATING OR RETIRING A VENDING MACHINE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Before relocating or retiring any vending machine outlet
					 previously covered by a vending machine outlet license, the vending machine
					 outlet licensee shall notify the Board in writing of that relocation or
					 retirement. The notice shall include the following: license number; vending
					 machine's serial number; action planned (relocation or retirement); if
					 relocating, provide all information required above in subsection (2)(4)(B) for
					 the new location; and if retiring a vending machine, the manner of disposition
					 of the nonprescription drug contents of the vending machine.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 41 - Sales of Nonprescription Drugs through Vending Machine Outlets › Section 392-41-5 - INSPECTION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Each vending machine outlet is subject to inspection by a
					 Board designee. The vending machine outlet licensee or its agent shall provide
					 access to the contents of the vending machine immediately upon request from the
					 Board's designee.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 42 - Compounding Drugs for Veterinarian Office Use › Section 392-42-1 - DEFINITIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Compounding drugs for veterinarian
				  office use.
"Compounding drugs for veterinarian office use" means the
				  compounding of nonpatient-specific drugs for veterinarian office use according
				  to the terms and conditions described in this chapter.
2.
Nonfood-producing animal.
"Nonfood-producing animal" means any domesticated animal including canine,
				  feline, fowl, bird, fish, or reptile, except those animals intended for
				  consumption or whose products are intended for consumption by humans or other
				  animals.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 42 - Compounding Drugs for Veterinarian Office Use › Section 392-42-2 - PHARMACY REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The pharmacy compounding drugs for veterinarian office use
					 shall comply with the United States Pharmacopeia or Current Good Manufacturing
					 Practices and all applicable controlled substance laws and
					 regulations.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 42 - Compounding Drugs for Veterinarian Office Use › Section 392-42-3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOUNDING DRUGS FOR VETERINARIAN OFFICE USE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Content of drug orders. The drug order
				  shall include the name, address and telephone number of the licensed
				  veterinarian;
2. The pharmacy must
				  inform the veterinarian that:
A. The
				  compounded drug is being provided for veterinarian office use only;
B. The compounded drug will only be dispensed
				  or administered to nonfood-producing animals that are patients of the
				  veterinarian with a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship;
C. The compounded drug will only be dispensed
				  or administered for the treatment of emergency conditions or urgent situations,
				  when, as determined by the prescribing veterinarian, urgent treatment is needed
				  to avoid animal suffering or death and there is no timely access to a
				  compounding pharmacy to compound and dispense the drug under a patient-specific
				  prescription;
D. The quantity of
				  the compounded drug dispensed by a prescribing veterinarian will not exceed a
				  336-hour supply (14-day) or the smallest uniform manufactured size sufficient
				  to treat the condition; and
E. The
				  prescribing veterinarian will provide instructions to owners to contact the
				  prescribing veterinarian immediately if a compounded preparation has caused an
				  adverse event or the owner suspects a defective drug product, and the
				  veterinarian will report this information to the compounding pharmacy and the
				  U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 42 - Compounding Drugs for Veterinarian Office Use › Section 392-42-4 - LABELING REQUIREMENTS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Compounding drugs for veterinarian office use shall be
					 labeled in a conspicuous and legible manner, as appropriate for the size and
					 attributes of the container.
The label shall include:
1. Pharmacy name, address, and telephone
				  number;
2. Date of
				  distribution;
3. Name, address, and
				  telephone number of the licensed veterinarian who placed the order;
4. The name and strength of the compounded
				  preparation or a list of the active ingredients and the strength of the active
				  ingredients in the compounded preparation;
5. The quantity of compounded
				  preparations;
6. Cautionary
				  statements if appropriate for the drug;
7. An appropriate beyond-use date as
				  determined by the pharmacist in compliance with United States Pharmacopeia and
				  the National Formulary (USP-NF) standards for pharmacy compounding;
				  and,
8. Text to read as follows:
"Compounded for Veterinary Office Use Only. Intended only
					 for dispensing and administration for nonfood-producing animals as determined
					 by the prescribing veterinarian."
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 42 - Compounding Drugs for Veterinarian Office Use › Section 392-42-5 - RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The pharmacy compounding a drug pursuant to this chapter
					 shall comply with all other laws and rules of the board concerning
					 record-keeping. Any pharmacy compounding a drug pursuant to this chapter shall
					 maintain activity records of the distribution of the compounded drug to the
					 veterinarian and have the ability to retrieve compounding and distribution
					 records by both preparation and by specific veterinarian, if requested by the
					 board or its agent.
The board or its authorized agent may inspect and make
					 copies of any and all records of shipment, purchase, compounding record
					 activities, quality control, and sale of these items provided, however, that
					 such inspection shall not extend to financial data or pricing
					 data.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE › Chapter 42 - Compounding Drugs for Veterinarian Office Use › Section 392-42-6 - DEFECTIVE DRUG PRODUCTS AND ADVERSE EVENTS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
If a pharmacist learns of an adverse event or a suspected
					 defective drug product involving compounded preparations the pharmacy prepared,
					 it shall without delay report this information to the board and any and all
					 licensed veterinarians to whom, according to the pharmacy's records, the
					 compounded preparation was provided. The pharmacist should also notify the U.S.
					 Food and Drug Administration of any adverse event or product defect associated
					 with the use of the drug within fifteen (15) days.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 1 - DEFINITIONS › Section 393-1-3 - Associate Degree

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
"Associate Degree" means the traditional degree given by an
				  institution of higher learning after two years of undergraduate level
				  work.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 1 - DEFINITIONS › Section 393-1-4 - Baccalaureate Degree

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
"Baccalaureate Degree" means the traditional degree given by
				  an institution of higher learning after four years of undergraduate level
				  work.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 393-2-1 - General Provisions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The following describes the manner in which the board
				  conducts meetings, maintains certain records, issues advisory rulings and acts
				  on complaints.
A. Meetings. Meetings
				may be called by the board Chairperson or a by a majority of the members of the
				board as may be necessary for carrying out the business of the board. Meetings
				shall be scheduled to allow sufficient time for advertising meetings. Any
				member unable to attend a scheduled meeting must contact the board Chairperson
				or the board's office as soon as possible. Any member of the public may attend
				board meetings to hear the board's deliberations on board matters but may not
				participate in board proceedings, unless acknowledged by the Chairperson or
				listed on the agenda.
1. Agendas.
Board meeting agendas shall be prepared by the department
				  designee in conjunction with the board Chairperson. The agenda shall include
				  all business items requested by members of the board providing such request is
				  received by the board at least twelve days in advance of the meeting. Business
				  not included on the agenda may be considered following an affirmative vote of a
				  majority of the board members present. Meeting notices to the board shall be
				  sent to all members of the board at least ten days prior to the meeting date.
				  Upon request, meeting notices shall be sent to others deemed to have interest
				  in the business before the board.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 3 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS › Section 393-3-1 - General Provisions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. With the
				exception of the exam score, applications will not be accepted unless
				complete.
B. Application forms or
				supporting documents that have been altered, defaced or compromised will not be
				accepted. The exam scores must be received by the board within twelve (12)
				months from the date the application is received by the board. If the licensing
				process exceeds twelve (12) months, the application and all supporting
				documentation become invalid, and the applicant must restart the licensure
				process and submit a new application and supporting documents.
C. Licensure Renewal. Licensees must submit
				complete applications for renewal of license prior to the date of expiration of
				licensure. A license expires on the stated date of expiration but may be
				renewed by the payment of a $10.00 late renewal fee in addition to the license
				fee for a period of 90 days after the date of expiration. The 90 day extended
				renewal period should not in any way be construed to permit the practice of
				physical therapy after the date of expiration. Licensees are responsible for
				notifying the board, in writing of any name or address change. Failure to
				receive a renewal notice in the mail does not constitute sufficient excuse for
				not renewing in a timely manner.
D.
				Examination Scores.
1. For applicants who
				took the national licensure examination on or after January 1, 1993, the
				passing score shall be the criterion reference score as recommended by the
				Federation.
2. For applicants who
				took the APTA licensure examination on or after January 1, 1993, the passing
				score shall be the criterion reference score as recommended by the
				Federation.
3. For applicants who
				took the APTA licensure examination before January 1, 1993, the passing score
				shall be 1.5 standard deviation below the national average raw score, including
				the total score.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 3 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS › Section 393-3-3 - Application for Licensure by Examination

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
				Application will be on a form prescribed by the board with the appropriate
				fees.
1. Be a graduate of a physical
				therapist or physical therapist assistant educational program which is
				accredited by:
a. An agency recognized by the
				United States Commissioner of Education; and/or
b. Post-Secondary Accreditation;
				and
c. Approved by the
				board.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 4 - STANDARDS FOR SUPERVISION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDES › Section 393-4-1 - Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Unless
				specifically authorized by the board, a licensed physical therapist may not
				directly supervise more than two assistants at any given time.
"Supervisor" means frequent oral communications between the
				  supervising physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant about the
				  substantive care and treatment of patients. The communication between the
				  physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant must occur after the
				  physical therapist has re-assessed or evaluated the patient within 10 patient
				  visits or every 30 days whichever comes first. The results of the re-assessment
				  shall be documented and communicated to the physical therapist assistant prior
				  to the assistant seeing the patient again.
B. The physical therapist shall be present
				whenever new patients are admitted to the physical therapy service in order to
				evaluate the patient and establish the treatment program.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 4 - STANDARDS FOR SUPERVISION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDES › Section 393-4-2 - Supervision of Physical Therapy Aides

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. A "physical
				therapy aide" is a person neither licensed or certified who is specifically
				trained on-site under the direct supervision of a physical therapist to perform
				designated routine tasks related to the operation of a physical therapy
				service. The physical therapy aide, when providing direct services to patients,
				may function only with the continuous on-site supervision of the physical
				therapist or the physical therapist assistant. The physical therapist or the
				physical therapist assistant must be present in the same building and be
				immediately available to the physical therapy aide.
B. A "physical therapist of record" is the
				person who is directly responsible for the actions of the physical therapy
				aide. The extent to which the physical therapy aide participates in operational
				activities, including maintenance and transportation and in patient-related
				activities, will be dependent upon the discretion of the physical therapist and
				training of the physical therapy aide.
C. The physical therapy aide shall not:
1. Interpret referrals;
2. Perform evaluation procedures;
3. Initiate or adjust treatment programs;
				or
4. Assume responsibility for
				planning patient care.
The fact that a particular task is not prohibited in this
				  section does not necessarily imply that the task is permitted.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 4 - STANDARDS FOR SUPERVISION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDES › Section 393-4-3 - Supervision of graduate physical therapist or assistant

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The licensed physical therapist who supervises the graduate
				  physical therapist or assistant must sign and submit a supervisor's affidavit
				  on a board-prescribed form.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 5 - ENFORCEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES › Section 393-5-1 - Disciplinary Procedures

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Board will follow the procedure for initiating and
				  processing complaints set forth in the Standard Complaint Procedure of the
				  Office of Licensing & Registration, Department of Professional &
				  Financial Regulation.
A. Written
				Complaints. Any complaint shall be in writing, shall be sworn to by the person
				making it and shall be filed with the Office of Licensing &
				Registration.
B. Other
				Investigations. An investigation may be conducted based upon information other
				than a written complaint if such information provides prima facie evidence of a
				violation of
				 32 MRSA
				section12501, et seq or if the information
				raises a substantial question regarding the qualifications of any applicant or
				licensee.
C. Member Request for
				Investigation. A member of the board may file a complaint or request an
				investigation, but such complaint or request shall serve to disqualify the
				member from participating in the disposition of the matter. That member shall
				be prohibited from discussing the issue with other members, except as a witness
				or party, until final agency action and the time for appeal has lapsed or
				appeal rights have been exhausted.
D. Prohibited Communications. The members
				shall not discuss, except with adequate notice and opportunity for all parties
				to participate, any specific case under investigation, or any case which may
				reasonable be expected to be the subject of investigation, until after final
				agency action and the time for filing an appeal has lapsed or appeal remedies
				have been exhausted, except in accordance with the complaint procedures set
				forth by the Department of Professional & Financial Regulation's Office of
				Licensing and Registration.
This rule shall not be construed to limit the members at
				  board meetings from discussion among themselves or with the attorney assigned
				  to the board. These rules shall be construed not to limit communications
				  regarding closed matters, investigations in general, inquires regarding the
				  status of specific case, or other matters not relating to issues of fact of law
				  concerning a specific case.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 5 - ENFORCEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES › Section 393-5-2 - Grounds for discipline

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The board may take disciplinary action authorized by statute
				  based upon any of the grounds set forth in
				  
				  32 MRSA section3117-A.
A. The practice of fraud or deceit in
				obtaining a license under this chapter or in connection with services rendered
				as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
B. Addiction, as confirmed by medical
				findings, TO THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS, which has resulted in the
				physical therapist or physical therapist assistant being unable to perform his
				or her duties or perform those duties in a manner which would not endanger the
				health or safety of the clients or patients to be served.
C. A medical finding of Mental
				incompetency.
D. Aiding or abetting
				a person not duly licensed in representing him/herself as a licensed physical
				therapist or physical therapist assistant.
E. Any gross negligence, incompetency or
				misconduct in the practice of physical therapy.
F. Subject to the limitations of 5 MRSA
				chapter 341, Conviction of a class A, B, C, D or E Crime or of a crime which,
				if committed in this State, would be punishable by one year or more of
				imprisonment.
G. Violation of any
				provision of this chapter or any rule of the board.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 5 - ENFORCEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES › Section 393-5-3 - Clarification of Terms

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Fraud or Deceit
1. The practice of fraud or deceit in
				obtaining a license includes, but is not limited to:
a. falsification or misrepresentation of
				education or experience of an applicant or licensee;
b. falsification or misrepresentation of a
				recommendation from a consultant or peer;
c. cheating on a licensure
				examination;
d. intentionally
				withholding or misrepresenting any information requested on an application,
				including any information regarding criminal or disciplinary action taken by
				any jurisdiction against an applicant; or
e. impersonating another applicant.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 6 - CODE OF ETHICS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Summary: This chapter defines the code of ethics in the
				practice of physical therapy in the State of Maine.
As identified in "Attachment A" and "Attachment B" herewith,
				the board adopts the APTA Code of Ethics dated June 1991 for physical
				therapists and physical therapists assistants as the acceptable standard of
				ethical practice in Maine. In addition, following code of ethics is adopted by
				the board.
Licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistants
				shall:
1. render to each patient
			 quality care and make timely referrals to other health care professionals as
			 may be appropriate;
2. avoid
			 treating patients when one's judgment or competency is impaired by chemical
			 dependency or physical or mental incapacity;
3. report to the board a licensed physical
			 therapist or physical therapist assistant whose judgment or competency while
			 treating patients is impaired by chemical dependency or physical or mental
			 incapacity;
4. conduct a practice
			 that is nondiscriminatory;
5. keep
			 accurate records of history and treatment and respect the confidentiality of
			 the records and any other personal information imparted by the
			 patient;
6. keep the patient
			 informed, by explaining treatment and expectations of results but avoiding
			 making promises or creating inappropriate expectations;
7. protect the welfare and dignity of
			 patients participating in research and obtain informed consent for research
			 protocols;
8. use appropriate
			 professional or personal channels to correct behavior detrimental to the
			 patient or the public;
9. respect
			 the integrity of other forms of health care, make efforts to build bridges and
			 develop collaborative relationships to achieve the best possible care for
			 individual patients;
10. abstain
			 from sexual acts or contacts with a patient, not solicit sexual acts or
			 contacts from a patient, not commit an act of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct
			 with a patient or commit an act punishable as a sex offense; and
11. make no material false statements on any
			 board-prescribed reporting form or fail to provide adequate documentation
			 verifying completion of the continuing education requirements, when requested
			 at the board's discretion.
A copy of Attachments "A" and "B" may be obtained by calling
				Linda Duffy, Clerk at (207) 624-8603 or Jeri Betts, Administrator at (207)
				624-8625. Attachments "A" and "B" refer to the American Physical Therapy
				Association (APTA) Code of Ethics for Physical Therapists and Physical
				Therapist Assistants and may be retrieved from the APTA website at
www.apta.org/Ethics
.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
				   32MRSA
				  §§3112(5) (C, E,
				  F, and G) and 3117-A
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 7 - FEES › Section 393-7-1 - Applications

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All application fees are non refundable.
Physical therapist license; physical therapist assistant
				  license; or for examination $60.00
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY › Chapter 7 - FEES › Section 393-7-2 - Licenses

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A. Original and Renewal - Physical Therapist
				$60.00 biennially
B. Original and
				Renewal - Physical Therapist Assistant $60.00 biennially
C. Verification of Licensure $25.00
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 1 - ADVISORY RULINGS › Section 395-1-4 - ADVISORY RULINGS

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A. Authority and
				Scope
The board may issue an advisory ruling in accordance with
				   5 MRSA
				  §9001 concerning the applicability of a
				  statute or rule to existing facts. The board shall review each request for an
				  advisory ruling to determine whether the requested ruling is appropriate. The
				  board may, at its discretion, decline to issue an advisory ruling if the
				  request is hypothetical, if there is insufficient information upon which to
				  base a ruling or for any other reason the board deems proper.
B. Submission
A request for an advisory ruling must be submitted to the
				  board in writing and must set forth in detail all facts pertinent to the
				  question. The board may require submission of additional information as it
				  deems necessary to provide a complete factual background.
C. Ruling
The board shall issue advisory rulings in writing. The
				  advisory ruling must include a statement of facts or assumptions, or both, upon
				  which the ruling is based. The statement, without reference to other documents,
				  must be sufficiently detailed to apprise the reader of the basis of the
				  opinion. The assent of three members of the board is required for the issuance
				  of an advisory ruling. The ruling must be signed by the board chair, must be
				  identified specifically as an advisory ruling, and must be numbered
				  serially.
D. Publication
The department shall mail the advisory ruling to the
				  requesting party and the Board Administrator shall retain a copy. An advisory
				  ruling is a public document and shall be available for public inspection during
				  the normal working hours of the board. In addition, the board may otherwise
				  publish or circulate an advisory ruling as it deems appropriate.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 2 - COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS AND ADJUDICATORY HEARINGS

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Summary:
This Chapter describes the procedure by
				which complaints and adjudicatory hearings will be handled by the Board.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
				   32 M.R.S.A.
				  §§3403-A ,
				  3403-B ,
				  and
				  3404
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 3 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 395-3-1 - TRAINEE PLUMBER

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A.
REPEALED
B. A
				person may apply for licensure as a trainee plumber on forms provided by the
				board. The application must be accompanied by the license fee set forth in
				Chapter 10, Section
				5(29) of the rules of
				the Office of Licensing and Registration, entitled "Establishment of License
				Fees." The minimum age for licensure is 16.
C. Whenever a licensed trainee plumber is no
				longer employed or supervised by a licensed master or journeyman plumber, the
				trainee plumber may not perform any plumbing work for which a license is
				required.
D. Hours of work
				accumulated by a trainee plumber shall commence from the date of licensure.
				Hours completed before a trainee plumber's 16th
				birthday will not be recognized.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 3 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 395-3-2 - JOURNEYMAN-IN-TRAINING

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. A person who meets the educational
				qualifications of
				 32 MRSA
				§3501(2-B) may apply to
				sit for the journeyman plumber examination. Upon passing the journeyman plumber
				examination, a person may apply for licensure as a journeyman-in-training in
				order to obtain the licensed work experience required for licensure as a
				journeyman plumber. Application for licensure must be made on forms provided by
				the board and must be accompanied by the license fee set forth in Chapter 10,
				Section
				5(29)  of the rules of
				the Office of Licensing and Registration, entitled "Establishment of License
				Fees."
B. Whenever a licensed
				journeyman-in-training is no longer supervised by a licensed master or
				journeyman plumber, the journeyman-in-training may not perform any plumbing
				work for which a license is required.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 3 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 395-3-3 - JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER

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A. Upon passing the
				journeyman plumber examination, a person may apply for licensure as a
				journeyman plumber. Application for licensure must be made on forms provided by
				the board and must be accompanied by the license fee set forth in Chapter 10,
				Section
				5(29)  of the rules of
				the Office of Licensing and Registration, entitled "Establishment of License
				Fees."
B. Whenever a licensed
				journeyman plumber is no longer employed by a licensed master plumber, the
				journeyman plumber may not perform any plumbing work for which a license is
				required.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 3 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 395-3-4 - MASTER PLUMBER

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Upon passing the master plumber examination, a person may
				  apply for licensure as a master plumber. Application for licensure must be made
				  on forms provided by the board and must be accompanied by the license fee set
				  forth in Chapter 10, Section
				  5(29) of the rules of
				  the Office of Licensing and Registration, entitled "Establishment of License
				  Fees."
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 3 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 395-3-5 - RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MASTER OR JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER REGARDING SUPERVISION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. By the supervising master plumber's
				signature on an application for licensure as a trainee plumber, the master
				plumber acknowledges supervisory responsibility for the work ethics,
				performance, and training of the trainee plumber.
B.
REPEALED
C. A master plumber is responsible for
				ensuring that all journeyman plumbers, journeymen-in-training and trainee
				plumbers in the employ of or under the supervision of the master plumber are
				licensed and that they practice within the scope of the license held. A
				journeyman plumber is responsible for ensuring that all journeymen-in-training
				and trainee plumbers under the supervision of the journeyman plumber are
				licensed and that they practice within the scope of the license held.
D. A master plumber must provide upon request
				an affidavit attesting to the work experience and work hours completed by a
				trainee plumber, journeyman-in-training or journeyman plumber while under the
				employment or supervision of the master plumber.
E. Whenever a supervising master plumber
				ceases to provide supervision to a trainee plumber, the master plumber shall
				promptly notify the board in writing.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 3 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 395-3-6 - EXAMINATION

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A. An applicant for examination must submit
				all of the following items to the board:
(1)
				Completed application;
(2) The
				nonrefundable application fee set forth in Chapter 10, Section
				5(29) of the rules of
				the Office of Licensing and Registration, entitled "Establishment of License
				Fees;"
(3) Academic transcript or
				certificate, if applicable; and
(4)
				Affidavits of work experience and work hours furnished pursuant to Section
				5(D) of this
				chapter.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 3 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 395-3-8 - LICENSE RENEWAL

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The licenses of master plumbers, journeyman plumbers and
				  trainee plumbers expire 2 years after the date of issuance. To renew a license,
				  the licensee shall follow the on line renewal procedure prescribed by the board
				  and shall remit the license fee set forth in Chapter 10, Section
				  5(29) of the rules of
				  the Office of Licensing and Registration, entitled "Establishment of License
				  Fees."
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 3 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Section 395-3-9 - LATE RENEWAL; REINSTATEMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Late Renewal
A license may be renewed up to 90 days after expiration upon
				  payment of the late fee set forth in Chapter 11, Section
				  2(1) of the rules of
				  the Office of Licensing and Registration, entitled "Late Renewals" along with
				  the license fee.
B.
				Reinstatement
A master plumber or journeyman plumber who fails to renew a
				  license more than 90 days but less than 2 years after expiration may reinstate
				  the license without taking the examination by filing a new application for
				  renewal and paying the license fee, the late fee set forth in Chapter 11,
				  Section
				  2(1)  of the rules of
				  the Office of Licensing and Registration, entitled "Late Renewals," and the
				  additional late fee set forth in Chapter 10, Section
				  5(29) of the rules of
				  the Office of Licensing and Registration entitled "Establishment of License
				  Fees."
An applicant who fails to renew a license 2 years or longer
				  after expiration must apply for initial licensure pursuant to Section
				  6 of this chapter, meet the
				  qualifications for initial licensure in effect at the time of the application
				  and pass the appropriate examination.
[NOTE: Reinstatement of an expired license held by a plumber
				  separating from the United States Armed Forces may be governed by
				   32 MRSA
				  §3504.]
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 4 - INSTALLATION STANDARDS › Section 395-4-1 - PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. The Plumbers'
				Examining Board adopts and incorporates herein by reference the International
				Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
2021 Uniform Plumbing
				Code
, Copyright © 2020, 29th edition, Third Printing, May 2021,
				as the standard for plumbing installations in the State of Maine, subject to
				the exclusions and amendments as set forth in this chapter.
The aforementioned
2021 Uniform Plumbing
				  Code
, hereinafter referred to as the "UPC," may be purchased
				  from:
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
				  Officials
4755 E. Philadelphia Street
Ontario, CA 91761-2816
Telephone: (909) 472-4208 or 1-800-854-2766
Webpage:
www.iapmo.org
B. All plumbing installations must comply
				with the UPC as adopted herein with the exclusions and amendments set forth in
				this chapter; Title 32, Chapter 49 of the
Maine Revised
				Statutes
; and the rules of the board. Plumbing installations must also
				comply with all applicable statutes or rules of the State and all applicable
				ordinances, orders, rules and regulations of local municipalities.
C.
Exclusions and Amendments
(1)
Chapter 1, Administration
a. The board adopts Chapter 102.8,
				Appendices, as amended below:
102.8
Appendices
. The board does not adopt the provisions in the
				appendices as part of the code.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 5 - EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

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Summary:
This chapter sets forth specific
				information pertaining to the examination.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
				   32 M.R.S.A.
				  §§3403-A ,
				  3501 and
				  3501-A
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 6 - RECIPROCITY › Section 395-6-1 - RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS

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A. The Board may
				enter into reciprocal licensing agreements with other states, provided that the
				Board finds that the standards and conditions for licensure of plumbers for the
				other state are at least equal to those of this Board. In making this
				determination, the factors the Board shall consider include, but need not be
				limited to, the type of examination administered, the passing score and
				provisions (if any) for waiver of examination, and the length of time those
				standards have been in effect.
B.
				If the reciprocal state uses different terminology for its licensing grades
				than Maine uses, or uses the same terms with different meanings, a reciprocity
				agreement shall specify which degrees of licensure are subject to
				reciprocity.
C. An individual
				licensed by reciprocity shall comply with the Maine statutes and rules
				governing plumbers while engaged in plumbing installations in the State of
				Maine.
D. If a reciprocity
				agreement is terminated by either Maine or the reciprocal state, no new
				licenses shall be granted on the basis of that agreement, but the termination
				of the agreement shall not impair the validity or renewability of licenses
				previously issued under the agreement.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 6 - RECIPROCITY › Section 395-6-2 - APPLICATION

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A. If a reciprocity agreement has been
				ratified by both the Board and the licensing authority in the reciprocal state,
				any plumber licensed in the reciprocal state shall be issued a Maine license of
				the equivalent degree in Maine. Applicants for reciprocity must submit all of
				the following:
1. Completed
				application;
2. Application fee
				(nonrefundable);
3. License
				fee;
4. Documentation of
				experience;
5. Certified statement
				verifying licensure from the reciprocal state.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 7 - FEES

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Summary:
This Chapter defines the application,
				examination and licensee fee structure for all categories of licensure.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:32 M.R.S.A. Chapter 49 § 3403-A.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 395 - PLUMBERS' EXAMINING BOARD › Chapter 8 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Summary:
This chapter contains the Conflict of
				Interest Policy which sets the professional standards for Plumbers' Examining
				Board members.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. Chapter 49 §
				  3403-A
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 396 - BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE › Chapter 1 - LICENSING OF PODIATRISTS › Section 396-1-1 - Approved schools

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
As used in the Podiatric Practice Act, 32 MRSA, Ch. 51,
				  §§ 3551 et seq., schools approved by the Examiners shall be those
				  colleges of podiatric medicine currently recognized by the United States Office
				  of Education and the National Commission on Accreditation and accredited by the
				  Council on Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).