Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Part 5 - LICENSE DENIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE
Chapter 41 - Sales of Nonprescription Drugs through Vending Machine Outlets
Section 392-41-3 - VENDING MACHINE REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: 02 ME Code Rules ยง 392-41-3

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. Nonprescription Drugs Only; Limits. Only nonprescription drugs may be sold or dispensed from a vending machine. Any single vending machine may sell or dispense no more than twelve (12) different nonprescription drugs.

2. No Targeted Methamphetamine Precursors. Under no circumstance may targeted methamphetamine precursors be sold from any vending machine.

3. Compliance with Manufacturer Recommendations. Nonprescription drugs dispensed by a vending machine shall be:

A. Stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, including those that require a stable temperature;

B. Sold only in the manufacturer's clearly labeled, original, unbroken, tamper-proof and expiration-dated packaging; and

C. No older than the manufacturer's expiration date.

4. Machine Labeling

1. Each vending machine outlet must have an obvious and legible statement or label on each machine that:
A. Identifies the owner of the machine, and, if different, the vending machine outlet licensee;

B. Identifies the vending machine's serial number;

C. Lists the Vending Machine License number issued by the Maine Board of Pharmacy and the license expiration date;

D. Provides a toll-free telephone number at which the consumer may contact the owner of the machine, and, if different, the vending machine outlet licensee;

E. Provides contact information for the Northern New England Poison Center; and

F. Advises the consumer to check the expiration date of the product before using the product.

5. Expired Nonprescription Drugs

Under no circumstance may expired nonprescription drugs be sold or dispensed from a vending machine. It is the sole responsibility of each vending machine outlet licensee to ensure products are in date and that expired drugs are promptly removed upon expiration.

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