Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 7251 – Unlawful acts and penalties
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1. Failure to submit information. A dispenser who knowingly fails to submit prescription monitoring information to the department as required by this chapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of $250 per incident, not to exceed $5,000 per calendar year, may be adjudged and is subject to discipline by the Maine Board of Pharmacy pursuant to Title 32, chapter 117, subchapter 4, by the State Board of Veterinary Medicine pursuant to Title 32, chapter 71-A or by the applicable professional licensing entity.
[PL 2017, c. 360, §5 (AMD).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C crime | up to 5 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 7251
- Department: means the Department of Health and Human Services. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 1-A
- Dispenser: means :
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 7246Prescription monitoring information: means information submitted to and maintained by the program. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 7246 Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
2. Unlawful disclosure or use of information. A person who intentionally or knowingly uses or discloses prescription monitoring information in violation of this chapter, unless otherwise authorized by law, is guilty of a Class C crime.
[PL 2003, c. 483, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 483, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §70 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 488, §8 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 360, §5 (AMD).