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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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:
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;
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;
3. False advertising. Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising;
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
5. Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program. Failure to comply with the requirements of Title 22, section 7253.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 3656. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; informal conference - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-32-professions-and-occupations/me-rev-st-tit-32-sect-3656/
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