32 M.R.S. §18510: Joint investigations

1. Joint investigations. In addition to the authority granted to a member board by its respective medical practice act or other applicable state law, a member board may participate with other member boards in joint investigations of a physician licensed by the member boards.

2. Subpoenas. A subpoena issued by a member state is enforceable in other member states.

3. Materials sharing. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a member board may share any investigative, litigation or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the compact.

4. Investigations in other member states. A member state may investigate actual or alleged violations of the laws authorizing the practice of medicine in any other member state in which a physician holds a license to practice medicine.