2017 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: [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;

[ 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;

[ 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §14 (NEW) .]

3. False advertising. Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising;

[ 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

[ 2015, c. 488, §21 (AMD) .]

5. Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program. Failure to comply with the requirements of Title 22, section 7253.

[ 2015, c. 488, §22 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §14 (NEW). 2013, c. 105, §8 (AMD). 2013, c. 217, Pt. L, §1 (AMD). 2015, c. 488, §§21, 22 (AMD).