Laws and Rules/Chapters

Statutory Authority for the Board of Nursing is 32 MRSA Chapter 31. "The mission of the Board of Nursing is to protect the public health and welfare in the area of nursing practice."

Nurse Practice Act (Statutes passed by the Maine State Legislature)

Rules/Chapters

Rules for State Board of Nursing (Ch.2, Sec. 380)Chapters available for downloading are highlighted. All chapters for this Department are formatted in Microsoft Word

WARNING: While we have taken care with the accuracy of the files accessible here, they are not "official" state rules in the sense that they can be used before a court. Anyone who needs a certified copy of a rule chapter should contact the APA Office. If you're trying to view these chapters and are having trouble, please contact the Board of Nursing for assistance.