Title 32, Title 32

1. Delegation authorized. This chapter may not be construed to prohibit an audiologist from delegating to an individual certain activities relating to the practice of audiology, as long as those activities are under the supervision and control of the audiologist. "Supervision and…

Nothing in this chapter may be construed as preventing or restricting: [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 1. Audiologist. An audiologist who is licensed under this chapter from engaging in the practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids; …

An individual who practices or presents that individual as licensed under this chapter, and who does not hold a valid license under this chapter, is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.

The Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 48, consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. All members must be residents of this State. Two members must have been engaged full-time in the practice of speech-language pat…

The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings are held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members.

The board has the following powers and duties. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 1. Board to administer, coordinate and enforce. The board shall administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of and approve the …

The board shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the following eligibility requirements of this chapter and who files an application accompanied by the fees as set under section 17309. [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 1. Audiologist. …

1. Background check. The board shall request a background check for each person who submits an application for initial licensure or licensure by endorsement as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist under this chapter. The board shall request a background check for each li…

1. Audiology and speech-language pathology. Each applicant for licensure as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board. 2. Hearing aid dealer and fitter. Each applicant for licensure as a hearing aid dealer and f…

1. License from another jurisdiction. The board may waive the examination and grant licensure to an applicant who presents proof of current licensure in another jurisdiction that maintains professional standards determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to those set …

Audiologists identify, assess, manage and interpret test results related to disorders of human hearing, balance and other neural systems, including the dispensing of hearing aids. Audiologists also supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders; …

For the purpose of this section, "dealer-licensee" means an individual licensed under this chapter as a hearing aid dealer and fitter or audiologist who engages in the practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids as defined under section 17101, subsection 10. [PL 2007, c. 3…

Speech-language pathologists identify, assess and provide treatment for individuals of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists may: [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 1. Human communication. Manage and …

The board has authority to investigate all complaints made to it and all cases of noncompliance with or violation of this chapter. In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5, paragraph A‑1, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license…

A license issued under this chapter expires at a time that the commissioner may designate. Every individual licensed under this chapter shall pay the renewal fee as set under section 17309. Renewals are contingent upon evidence of participation in continuing professional educatio…

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for the purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purpos…

The board shall adopt rules that provide that an individual licensed under this chapter may, upon written request, be placed on inactive status. The board may place the licensee on inactive status only upon proper application by the licensee. During inactive status, the licensee …

An individual licensed under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (NEW).] 1. Asynchronous encounter. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this ch…

A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this subchapter and in accordance with standards of practice.

When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws.

All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.

The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routi…

1. Short title. This subchapter may be known and cited as "the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact." 2. Legislative intent. This compact is the Maine enactment of the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact," which is referred to in this…

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] 1. Active duty military. "Active duty military" means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, incl…

To participate in the compact, a member state shall meet the requirements of this section. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] 1. Recognition of compact privilege. A member state shall recognize a license issued to an audiologist or speech-language pathologist by a home state to a resid…

1. Exercise of compact privilege. To exercise the compact privilege under the terms and provisions of the compact, an audiologist or speech-language pathologist must: A. Hold an active license in the home state; [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. Have no encumbrance on any state lic…

A member state shall recognize the right of an audiologist or speech-language pathologist, licensed by a home state in accordance with section 17503 and under rules promulgated by the commission, to practice audiology or speech-language pathology in any member state through teleh…

Active duty military personnel, or the military member's spouse, shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to de…

1. Authority of home state. A home state has exclusive power to impose adverse action against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's license issued by the home state. 2. Authority of remote state. In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state h…

1. Commission established. The member states hereby create a joint public agency known as the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission as follows. A. The commission is an instrumentality of the compact states. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] B. Venue is proper, and…

This section governs the requirements for the data system used by the commission. [PL 2023, c. 310, §1 (NEW).] 1. Data system. The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, advers…

1. Rule-making authority. The commission shall exercise its rule-making powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted pursuant to this section. Rules and amendments become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment. 2. Rejection o…

1. Dispute resolution. This subsection governs dispute resolution under the compact. A. Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states. [PL 2023, c. 310…

1. Effective date. This compact becomes effective on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the 10th member state. The provisions, which become effective at that time, are limited to the powers granted to the commission relating to assembly and the promulgat…

This compact must be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes. The provisions of this compact are severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United States or t…

Nothing in this compact prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact. Any laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. Any lawful actions of the commission, including all…