Maine § 9704. - Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners; powers and duties

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 9704. — Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners; powers and duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9704.. Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners; powers and duties

1.  Powers.  The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure.

2.  Rules.  The board may, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, adopt rules to carry out the policy of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules relating to professional licensure, professional conduct, continuing education, approval of continuing education programs and to the establishment of ethical standards of practice for persons holding a license to practice respiratory care in this State. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.

3.  Hearings. 

4.  Records. 

5.  Contracts. 

6.  Reports. 

7.  Employees. 

8.  Budget. 

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 9704. ("Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners; powers and duties") 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.

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