Maine § 32 §18540 Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement

Maine Statutes

§ 32 §18540 — Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement

Maine § 32 §18540

Title 32PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 145-APHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS LICENSURE COMPACT

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 32 §18540 (2026).

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1.Oversight. Oversight of the compact is governed by this subsection.

2.Default and technical assistance. If the commission determines that a participating state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the commission rules, the commission shall:

3.Termination from compact. If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the participating states, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default.

4.Termination regulation. Termination of part

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1.
Oversight.
Oversight of the compact is governed by this subsection.
2.
Default and technical assistance.
If the commission determines that a participating state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the commission rules, the commission shall:
3.
Termination from compact.
If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the participating states, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default.
4.
Termination regulation.
Termination of participation in the compact may be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate must be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature and to the licensing boards of each of the participating states.
5.
Responsibilities after termination.
A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination.
6.
Costs.
The commission may not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state.
7.
Appeal.
A defaulting state that has been terminated may appeal its termination from the compact by the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing member must be awarded all costs of that litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.
8.
Notice of termination to licensees.
Upon the termination of a state's participation in the compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination and that:
9.
Dispute resolution.
Dispute resolution is governed by this subsection.
10.
Enforcement.
Enforcement of the compact is governed by this subsection.
11.
Legal action against commission.
Legal action against the commission is governed by this subsection.