Maine § 13789. - Possession of drug samples
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 13789. — Possession of drug samples, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13789.. Possession of drug samples
No person may purchase manufacturers' drug samples from any person for purposes of resale. If those samples are given gratuitously to a licensed pharmacist, qualified assistant pharmacist or medical practitioner, any such sample may be given to any person, as long as the sample is kept in containers suitably labeled to conform to the Federal Food and Drug Act and the state food and drug laws and this gift is subject to the laws relating to the sale of drugs. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §31 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 13789.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 13789. cover?
Section 13789. ("Possession of drug samples") 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 § 13789.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 13789." (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 § 13789. apply to my situation?
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