Maine EMS Chapter 6 Rules Repeal-Replace Public Comment Period Open until 9/18/26 at 11:59 PM EST

Maine EMS has the following Rule Proposal for public comment, with public comment opening on August 19, 2026, and closing on September 18, 2026, at 11:59 P.M.

AGENCY: Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)

Comments may be offered starting on August 19, 2026, using the electronic form (preferred), or emailed to Rulemaking.MaineEMS@maine.gov

CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 16-163 C.M.R. Ch. 6, Drugs and Medications

TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical

PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P196

BRIEF SUMMARY: The Maine Emergency Medical Services’ Board is proposing to repeal and replace its existing chapter of rules addressing Drugs and Medications. This rulemaking is intended to update current rules to align them with recent changes to the federal regulatory structure surrounding controlled substances, and changes to State law resulting from P.L. 2026 c. 654. This rulemaking is intended to update and clarify provisions of rule to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, related to the storage, supply, recordkeeping, administration, and inspection of drugs and medications.

COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST

Chapter 6 Drugs & Medication Proposed Repeal - Replace (PDF) (8/19/26)

If you wish to review the current Chapter 6 of the Maine EMS Rules, it can be found at https://www.maine.gov/ems/sites/maine.gov.ems/files/inline-files/Maine-EMS-Rules-Effective-20260406.pdf

Public Comment Form (link)

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