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This bill modifies existing Maine law regarding professional licensing for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel by clarifying restrictions on how healthcare professionals can operate under different types of delegated authority. Specifically, the bill prohibits a person from simultaneously using a license issued under one chapter of professional licensing regulations while also acting under delegated authority from other chapters (specifically Chapters 36 and 48). In practical terms, this means an EMS professional cannot switch between different professional roles or use different types of professional credentials interchangeably within the same work context. The provision appears designed to create clear boundaries for professional practice, ensuring that healthcare workers are definitively operating under a single, specific authorization at any given time, which may help reduce potential confusion or conflicts in professional responsibilities. The bill amends section 85, subsection 7 of Title 32 of the Maine Revised Statutes, replacing previous language with this more explicit restriction on professional delegation and licensing.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=238&snum=132