22 §7261. Purpose - Article 1

22 ME Rev Stat § 7261 (2019) (N/A)
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§7261. Purpose - Article 1

The purpose of the interstate prescription monitoring program compact, referred to in this chapter as "the compact," is to provide a mechanism for state prescription monitoring programs to securely share prescription data to improve public health and safety. The compact is intended to:   [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]

1.  Enhance state prescription monitoring programs.  Enhance the ability of state prescription monitoring programs, in accordance with state laws, to provide an efficient and comprehensive tool for:

A. Practitioners to monitor patients and support treatment decisions;   [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]

B. Law enforcement officials to conduct diversion investigations when authorized by state law;   [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]

C. Regulatory agencies to conduct investigations or other appropriate reviews when authorized by state law; and   [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]

D. Other uses of prescription drug data authorized by state law for purposes of curtailing illegal substance use and diversion; and   [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88 (AMD).]

[PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88 (AMD).]

2.  Provide technology infrastructure.  Provide a technology infrastructure to facilitate secure data transmission.

[PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88 (AMD).