Maine § 8008. - Purpose of occupational and professional regulatory boards
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 8008. — Purpose of occupational and professional regulatory boards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8008.. Purpose of occupational and professional regulatory boards
The sole purpose of an occupational and professional regulatory board is to protect the public health and welfare. A board carries out this purpose by ensuring that the public is served by competent and honest practitioners and by establishing minimum standards of proficiency in the regulated professions by examining, licensing, regulating and disciplining practitioners of those regulated professions. Other goals or objectives may not supersede this purpose. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 8008.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 8008. cover?
Section 8008. ("Purpose of occupational and professional regulatory boards") 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 § 8008.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 8008." (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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