APPROVED CHAPTER
APRIL 13, 2026 158
BY GOVERNOR RESOLVES
STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX
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H.P. 1521 - L.D. 2242
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 6: Standards
Relating to Prescriptive Authorities and Collaborative Relationship for
Naturopathic Doctors, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature outside the
legislative rule acceptance period; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now,
therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 6:
Standards Relating to Prescriptive Authorities and Collaborative Relationship for
Naturopathic Doctors, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of
Professional and Financial Regulation that has been submitted to the Legislature for review
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A outside the
legislative rule acceptance period, is authorized.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation
takes effect when approved.
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