2023 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 4: HUMAN SERVICES
Part 3: DRUG ABUSE
Chapter 1604: INTERSTATE PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM COMPACT
22 §7261. Purpose - Article 1
§7261. Purpose - Article 1
The purpose of the interstate prescription monitoring program compact, referred to in this chapter as "the compact," is to provide a mechanism for state prescription monitoring programs to securely share prescription data to improve public health and safety. The compact is intended to: [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]
1. Enhance state prescription monitoring programs. Enhance the ability of state prescription monitoring programs, in accordance with state laws, to provide an efficient and comprehensive tool for:
A. Practitioners to monitor patients and support treatment decisions; [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]
B. Law enforcement officials to conduct diversion investigations when authorized by state law; [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]
C. Regulatory agencies to conduct investigations or other appropriate reviews when authorized by state law; and [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]
D. Other uses of prescription drug data authorized by state law for purposes of curtailing illegal substance use and diversion; and [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88 (AMD).]
2. Provide technology infrastructure. Provide a technology infrastructure to facilitate secure data transmission.
[PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88 (AMD).
