§ 32 §13742-A — Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary sanctions; crimes; criminal prosecutions

Maine § 32 §13742-A

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
• Ch. 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT

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Disciplinary action.
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:
2.
Crime in course of business.
If any licensed pharmacist is convicted in state or federal court of a crime that is committed during the course of duties performed as a licensed pharmacist or committed through the use of the pharmacy in which the pharmacist is employed, or that the pharmacist owns or operates, and that demonstrates unfitness to practice as a pharmacist, including, but not limited to, convictions for defrauding the Medicaid program and for illegally distributing prescription drugs, the pharmacist's license is subject to disciplinary action as set forth in subsection 1.
3.
Criminal prosecutions.
Nothing in this chapter bars criminal prosecution for any violation of this chapter when that violation is a criminal offense under the laws of this State or of the United States.
4.
Injunction.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General may seek injunctive relief against a person who violates subsection 1, paragraph E. If the Attorney General prevails in an action under this subsection, the court must order the person to reimburse the State for the Attorney General's costs of prosecuting the action, including reasonable attorney's fees.

Legislative History

PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §19 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 105, §9 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 434, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 165, §§27-29 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 303, §§2-4 (AMD).