Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, § 7261: Purpose - Article 1, 2011

The purpose of the interstate prescription monitoring program compact, referred to in this chapter as "the compact," is to provide a mechanism for state prescription monitoring programs to securely share prescription data to improve public health and safety. The compact is intended to: [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).] 1. Enhance state prescription monitoring programs. Enhance the ability of state prescription monitoring programs, in accordance with state laws, to provide an efficient and comprehensive tool for: A. Practitioners to monitor patients and support treatment decisions; [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).] B. Law enforcement officials to conduct diversion investigations when authorized by state law; [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).] C. Regulatory agencies to conduct investigations or other appropriate reviews when authorized by state law; and [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).] D. Other uses of prescription drug data authorized by state law for purposes of curtailing illegal substance use and diversion; and [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88 (AMD).] 2. Provide technology infrastructure. Provide a technology infrastructure to facilitate secure data transmission. [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]