32 §1073. Powers - Maine Statutes

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Chapter 16: DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS

Subchapter 2: BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS

§1073. Powers

The board may: [1983, c. 378, §6 (RPR).]

1. Employees and offices; funds. Employ persons to assist in carrying out its duties in the administration and enforcement of this chapter; provide offices, furniture, fixtures, supplies or printing; and expend funds as determined necessary;

[ 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §58 (AMD) .]

2. Rules. Adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act that are necessary for the implementation of this chapter. The rules may include, but need not be limited to, requirements for licensure, interviews for licensing and renewal, continuing education, inactive licensure status, use of general anesthesia and fees for providing a list of addresses of licensed professionals upon request;

[ 1997, c. 107, §4 (AMD) .]

3. False advertising. Establish rules relating to false, deceptive or misleading advertising, except that no rules may be inconsistent with any rule promulgated pursuant to Title 5, section 207, subsection 2; and

[ 1997, c. 107, §5 (AMD) .]

4. Protocols for professional review committee. Establish protocols for the operation of a professional review committee as defined in Title 24, section 2502, subsection 4-A. The protocols must include the committee reporting information the board considers appropriate regarding reports received, contracts or investigations made and the disposition of each report, provided that the committee is not required to disclose any personally identifiable information. The protocols may not prohibit an impaired dentist from seeking alternative forms of treatment.

[ 1997, c. 107, §6 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1967, c. 544, §80 (NEW). 1977, c. 458, §3 (AMD). 1983, c. 378, §6 (RPR). 1989, c. 90, §1 (AMD). 1993, c. 600, §§A58,59 (AMD). 1997, c. 107, §§4-6 (AMD).