Title 32, §503-B: Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; informal conference

§503-B. 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. H, §7 (NEW).]

1. Habitual substance abuse. Habitual substance abuse that has resulted or is foreseeably likely to result in the applicant or licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients;

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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 patients;

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

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4. Nonchiropractic practice. Offering health services outside the field of chiropractic; or

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5. Fee-splitting. Splitting or dividing a fee with an individual who is not an associate licensed as a chiropractor.

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If the factual basis of a complaint that has been filed is or may be true, and the complaint is of sufficient gravity to warrant further action, the board may request an informal conference with the licensee. The board shall provide the applicant or licensee with adequate notice of the conference and of the issues to be discussed. The conference must be conducted in executive session of the board, pursuant to Title 1, section 405, unless otherwise requested by the applicant or licensee. Statements made at the conference may not be introduced at a subsequent formal hearing unless all parties consent. [2007, c. 402, Pt. H, §7 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

2007, c. 402, Pt. H, §7 (NEW).

Maine Revised Statutes

§503-B. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action; informal conference

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