Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 9703 (2025)
1. Establishment and membership There is established within the department, in accordance with Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 35, a Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners. The board consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor as follows:
A. Three respiratory care practitioners who have been engaged in the practice of respiratory care for at least 2 years immediately preceding their appointments and who are holders of valid licenses for the practice of respiratory care in the State; and
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).]
B. Two public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).]
2. Terms of appointment Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. A member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).]
3. Meetings; chair The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be 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.
[PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).]
4. Compensation
[PL 1995, c. 397, §89 (RP).]
PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 450, §38 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B152 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A260 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §89 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).