Maine § 7086. - Issuance of multistate license
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7086. — Issuance of multistate license, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7086.. Issuance of multistate license
1. Eligibility for multistate license. Upon receipt of an application for a multistate license, the home state licensing authority shall determine the applicant's eligibility for a multistate license in accordance with section 7085.
2. Issuance of multistate license. If an applicant for a multistate license is eligible pursuant to section 7085, the home state licensing authority shall issue a multistate license that authorizes the applicant or regulated social worker to practice in all member states under a multistate authorization to practice.
3. Designation of category. Upon issuance of a multistate license, the home state licensing authority shall designate whether the regulated social worker holds a multistate license in the bachelor's, master's or clinical category of social work.
4. Recognition of multistate license. A multistate license issued by a home state to a resident in that state must be recognized by all compact member states as authorizing social work practice under a multistate authorization to practice corresponding to each category of licensure regulated in each member state.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7086.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7086. cover?
Section 7086. ("Issuance of multistate license") 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 § 7086.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 7086." (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 § 7086. apply to my situation?
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