Maine § 7271. - Member states, effective date and amendment - Article 11
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7271. — Member states, effective date and amendment - Article 11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7271.. Member states, effective date and amendment - Article 11
1. Eligibility for membership in compact. Any state that has enacted prescription monitoring program legislation through statute or regulation is eligible to become a member state of this compact.
2. Effective upon enactment by at least 6 states. The compact becomes effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no fewer than 6 states. Thereafter it becomes effective and binding on a state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state. The governors of nonmember states or their designees must be invited to participate in the activities of the interstate commission on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states.
3. Amendments. The interstate commission may propose amendments to the compact for enactment by the member states. An amendment may not become effective and binding upon the interstate commission and the member states until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7271.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7271. cover?
Section 7271. ("Member states, effective date and amendment - Article 11") 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 § 7271.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 7271." (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 § 7271. apply to my situation?
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