22 §7246. Definitions - Maine Statutes

Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE

Subtitle 4: HUMAN SERVICES

Part 3: DRUG ABUSE

Chapter 1603: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PRESCRIPTION MONITORING HEADING: PL 2003, C. 483, §1 (NEW)

§7246. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [2003, c. 483, §1 (NEW).]

1. Controlled substance. "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance included in schedules II, III or IV of 21 United States Code, Section 812 or 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1308.

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2. Dispenser. "Dispenser" means a pharmacist who is licensed or registered under Title 32 or a licensed health care professional with authority to dispense or administer prescription drugs.

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3. Fund. "Fund" means the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program Fund established in section 7247.

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4. Office. "Office" means the Office of Substance Abuse.

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5. Prescriber. "Prescriber" means a licensed health care professional with authority to prescribe controlled substances.

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6. Prescription monitoring information. "Prescription monitoring information" means information submitted to and maintained by the program.

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7. Program. "Program" means the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program established under section 7248.

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SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 483, §1 (NEW). 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).