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MaineLD 2019132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)House

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Licensure of Wholesalers and Manufacturers Under the Maine Pharmacy Act

Sponsored By: Kristi Mathieson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

HEALTH CARE SERVICESHEALTH CARE SERVICES - PHARMACIES

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Drug suppliers get earlier licenses, must report

Effective March 3, 2026, Maine’s Board of Pharmacy can grant initial wholesaler and manufacturer licenses before federal registration numbers are obtained. Applicants must list any applicable Drug Enforcement Administration and Food and Drug Administration registration numbers they already have. They must file missing numbers with the Board once obtained; failure to file is grounds for license enforcement. Application forms must include the applicant’s name, address, daytime and 24-hour phone numbers, ownership status, and manufacturer or wholesaler status. An owner or officer must sign the form, give their printed name and title, and date it. The law also updates which federal and state law violations are grounds for discipline. Its emergency clause makes these changes effective upon approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kristi Mathieson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 544

    3/3/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    2/26/2026Senate

  3. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    2/24/2026House

  4. COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED, in concurrence. Ordered sent down forthwith

    2/12/2026Senate

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.Bill READ ONCEASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.

    2/10/2026Senate

  6. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    2/10/2026House

  7. Received by the Clerk of the House on December 3, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

    12/3/2025House

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