Maine § 18509. - Coordinated information system
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 18509. — Coordinated information system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18509.. Coordinated information system
1. Database. The interstate commission shall establish a database of all physicians licensed or who have applied for licensure under section 18506.
2. Public action or complaint. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a member board shall report to the interstate commission any public action or complaint against a physician licensed by that member board who has applied for or received an expedited license through the compact.
3. Disciplinary or investigatory information. A member board shall report disciplinary or investigatory information determined as necessary and proper by rule of the interstate commission.
4. Other reports. A member board may report any nonpublic complaint, disciplinary or investigatory information not required to be reported by subsection 3 to the interstate commission.
5. Information sharing. A member board shall share complaint or disciplinary information about a physician upon request of another member board.
6. Confidentiality. Information provided to the interstate commission or distributed by a member board is confidential and may be used only for investigatory or disciplinary matters under sections 18510 and 18511.
7. Rules. The interstate commission is authorized to adopt rules pursuant to section 18516 regarding mandated or discretionary sharing of information by member boards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 18509.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 18509. cover?
Section 18509. ("Coordinated information system") 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 § 18509.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 18509." (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 18509. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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