Sec. 7. 32 MRSA §13751, sub-§3-A, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 117, §11, is amended to read:

B. Pay the license fee, which may not exceed $200 required fees under section 13724 set by the Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration;

Sec. 8. 32 MRSA §13752, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 710, §5, is amended to read:

1. Procedures. The board shall specify by rule the registration procedures to be followed, including, but not limited to, specification of forms for use in applying for certificates of registration and the times, places and fees for filing an application, provided that the annual fee for an original or renewal certificate does not exceed $200. Each registrant shall pay the required fee under section 13724 set by the Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration.

Sec. 9. 32 MRSA §13758, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 710, §5, is amended to read:

5. Fees. Each registrant shall pay a the required fee not to exceed $200 under section 13724 set by the Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration.

Sec. 10. 32 MRSA §13762, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 710, §5, is amended to read:

2. Annual renewal. Licenses shall expire annually on December 31st or on such other date as the commissioner determines. Notice of expiration shall must be mailed to each licensee's last known address at least 30 days in advance of the expiration of the license. The notice shall must include any requests for information necessary for renewal.

Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee of $10 in addition to the renewal fee. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license renewal date shall be is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter.

Sec. 11. 32 MRSA §13762, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1993, c. 716, §4, is further amended to read:

3. Notice. Any rural health center wishing to be licensed under this subchapter shall notify the board of its intent to

establish a contract with a pharmacy for pharmaceutical services and shall apply for a license, submit floor plans of the physical plant and pay the same fee required for a pharmacy under section 13723 13724 set by the Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration. The application must include the name, address and registration number of the provider of pharmaceutical services.

SUMMARY

This bill increases the licensing fee cap for the Maine Board of Pharmacy.