An Act To Allow for Timely Access to and Enhanced Administration of All Vaccines
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §13702-A, sub-§28, as amended by PL 2009, c. 308, §1, is further amended to read:
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §13755 is enacted to read:
§ 13755. Vaccine clinics
A pharmacy may operate a vaccine administration clinic inside, outside or off the pharmacy's premises.
Sec. 3. 32 MRSA §13831, sub-§§2 and 3, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 308, §3, are amended to read:
Sec. 4. 32 MRSA §13831, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
Sec. 5. 32 MRSA §13832, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 308, §3, is amended to read:
In order to administer a drug or immunization vaccine under this subchapter, a pharmacist must:
Sec. 6. 32 MRSA §13833, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 308, §3, is amended to read:
§ 13833. Treatment protocol
The pharmacist shall administer drugs and immunizations vaccines in compliance with a treatment protocol established by a practitioner authorized under the laws of this State to order administration of those drugs and immunizations vaccines approved by the board. A copy of the treatment protocol must be submitted to the board. At a minimum the treatment protocol must include:
Sec. 7. 32 MRSA §13834, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 308, §3, is amended to read:
§ 13834. Prohibited acts
Sec. 8. 32 MRSA §13835, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 308, §3, is amended to read:
Sec. 9. Maine Revised Statutes headnote amended; revision clause. In the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 117, subchapter 13, in the subchapter headnote, the words "administration of drugs and immunizations" are amended to read "administration of drugs and vaccines" and the Revisor of Statutes shall implement this revision when updating, publishing or republishing the statutes.
Sec. 10. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Administrative Services - Professional and Financial Regulation 0094
Initiative: Provides a one-time allocation in fiscal year 2012-13 for the licensing system modification costs associated with allowing a pharmacist or pharmacy to operate a vaccine administration clinic.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
All Other
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$0 | $2,500 |
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL | $0 | $2,500 |
Licensing and Enforcement 0352
Initiative: Provides a one-time allocation in fiscal year 2012-13 for the rulemaking costs associated with allowing a pharmacist or pharmacy to operate a vaccine administration clinic.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
All Other
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$0 | $2,500 |
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL | $0 | $2,500 |
PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | ||
DEPARTMENT TOTALS | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
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$0 | $5,000 |
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS | $0 | $5,000 |