Maine Legislature Maine Revised Statutes
  • Session Law
  • Statutes
  • Maine State Constitution
  • Information
  • §3552 PDF
  • §3552 MS-Word
  • Statute Search
  • Ch. 51 Contents
  • Title 32 Contents
  • List of Titles
  • Maine Law & Disclaimer
  • Revisor's Office
  • Maine Legislature
§3551
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 51: PODIATRISTS
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
§3552-A

§3552. Licensure; exceptions; penalty

1.  Licensure required.  Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful for an individual to practice or attempt to practice podiatry or to claim to be licensed as a podiatrist without first obtaining a license to practice podiatry as provided in this chapter.  
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §230 (NEW).]
2.  Exceptions.  This chapter does not apply to an individual licensed to practice a healing art or science who is practicing podiatric medicine in the course of practice and within the scope of that license, to a commissioned medical or surgical officer of a United States Army, United States Navy or United States Marine hospital or public health service or to the sale of nonprescription foot appliances in commercial establishments.  
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §230 (NEW).]
3.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 is subject to Title 10, section 8003‑C.  
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 600, §A230 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. P, §1 (AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public.
If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
Data for this page extracted on 1/07/2025 11:10:17.
Maine Government
Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules
Visit the State House
Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking
Email
Office of the Revisor of Statutes