What does Maine prohibit in med spa advertising?
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Short answer
Only what is not false, misleading or deceptive — the cited rules set no approved content list; a physician's license can be disciplined for deceptive advertising, and the Attorney General can sue to enjoin deceptive trade practices.
Maine states the advertising rule as a discipline ground in three words — false, misleading or deceptive — and pairs it with a fraud ground that reaches misrepresentation in connection with the service rendered, not merely in obtaining the license. Alongside the board, Maine’s Unfair Trade Practices Act declares unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce unlawful, and gives the Attorney General power to bring an action in the name of the State for an injunction and for restoration of money or property to anyone who suffered an ascertainable loss.
Drawn from 4 verified rules in this section · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
- 32 M.R.S. §3282-A(1)(I) · Sep 3, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §3282-A(1)(A) · Sep 3, 2026
- 5 M.R.S. §207 · Sep 3, 2026
- 5 M.R.S. §209 · Sep 3, 2026
Related Maine rules
The following are grounds for an action to refuse to issue, modify, restrict, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license: engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising.
32 M.R.S. §3282-A(1)(I) · verified Sep 3, 2026
The following are grounds for an action to refuse to issue, modify, restrict, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license: the practice of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining a license under this chapter or in connection with service rendered within the scope of the license issued.
32 M.R.S. §3282-A(1)(A) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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