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subsection 3.__Data compiled in aggregate form by the department | for the purposes of reporting required by this section is a public | record as defined in Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, as long as | it does not reveal trade information that is protected by state or | federal law. |
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| | 8.__Penalty.__This section may be enforced in a civil action | brought by the Attorney General.__A manufacturer or labeler that | fails to provide a report as required by this section commits a | civil violation for which a fine of $1,000 plus costs and | attorney's fees may be adjudged. |
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| | 9.__Rulemaking.__The department shall adopt rules to implement | this section.__Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine | technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2- | A. |
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| | Sec. 2. Report. The Department of Human Services shall report to | the joint standing committee of the Legislature having | jurisdiction over health and human services matters on or before | January 1, 2005 and on or before July 1, 2005 on the assessment | of fees on manufacturers and labelers of prescription drugs | pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 2699 | and the use of those fees to support the work of the department | with regard to the provisions of Title 22, section 2699. |
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| | Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 2004. |
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