Maine § 13756. - Electronic prescribing of opioid medication
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 13756. — Electronic prescribing of opioid medication, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13756.. Electronic prescribing of opioid medication
By July 1, 2017, a pharmacy must have the capability to process electronic prescriptions from prescribers for an opioid medication or request a waiver from the Commissioner of Health and Human Services stating the reasons for the waiver including but not limited to a lack of capability, the availability of broadband infrastructure and a plan for developing the ability to receive electronically prescribed opioid medication. The commissioner may grant a waiver for circumstances in which exceptions are appropriate, including technological failures. [PL 2015, c. 488, §29 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 13756.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 13756. cover?
Section 13756. ("Electronic prescribing of opioid medication") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 13756.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 13756." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 13756. apply to my situation?
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