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22 ME Rev Stat § 8003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1667: DRUG TREATMENT CENTERS|22 §8003. Fees and terms for licenses

 §8003. Fees and terms for licenses License fees and terms for drug treatment centers are governed by this section.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §2 (NEW).]1.  Provisional license.  The application fee for a provisional license for a drug treatment center may not be less than $100 nor more than $280. The term of a provisional license is for one year.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Full license.  The application fee for a full license for a drug treatment center may not be less than $100 nor more than $280. The term of a full license is for 2 years.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Biennial renewal of a full license.  The fee for the biennial renewal of a full license for a drug treatment center may not be less than $70 nor more than $170.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Adding a service site to a license.  The processing fee to add a service site to an issued license for a drug treatment center may not be less than $35 nor more than $70.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §2 (NEW).] 5.  Adding a service to a license.  The processing fee to add a service to an issued license for a drug treatment center may not be less than $70 nor more than $140.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §2 (NEW).] 6.  Fee to replace a license.  A licensee under this section shall maintain a valid license. An issued license is not valid when the information on the license is no longer accurate. A processing fee not to exceed $10 must be paid to the department to secure a reissued license with accurate information. The fee applies to each license replaced. The reissued license must have the same expiration date as the replaced license.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §2 (NEW).] 7.  Transaction fee for electronic renewal of license.  The transaction fee for the electronic renewal of a license for a drug treatment center may not be less than $25 nor more than $50. The transaction fee may not exceed the cost of providing the electronic renewal service.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §2 (NEW).] 8.  Rules.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 719, §6 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §2 (RPR).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1667: DRUG TREATMENT CENTERS|22 §8004. Fire safety

 §8004. Fire safety All procedures and other provisions included in section 7855, subsections 1 and 2 for residential care facilities also apply to drug treatment centers.   [PL 2001, c. 596, Pt. B, §18 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 596, Pt. B, §25 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 719, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 502, §A84 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 596, §B18 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 596, §B25 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8005 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1667: DRUG TREATMENT CENTERS|22 §8005. Additional license not required

 §8005. Additional license not required No facility, except as provided for in section 8101, subsection 4, licensed as a drug treatment center shall be required to be licensed as a boarding care facility or a children's home. A drug treatment center, as part of its program, may provide a special education facility, pursuant to Title 20, chapter 404, for the benefit of any exceptional children, as defined by Title 20, section 3123, subsection 1, residing at the drug treatment center.   [PL 1981, c. 260, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 719, §6 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 428 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 260, §3 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1669: CHILDREN'S HOMES|22 §8102. Rules

 §8102. Rules 1.  Rules.  The department shall adopt rules for the various levels of children's residential care facilities, including, but not limited to, facilities that are private nonmedical institutions, in conformity with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. The rules must be designed to protect the health, safety, well-being and development of children and must include, but are not limited to:   A. The number and qualifications of staff;   [PL 1981, c. 260, §4 (RPR).]B. Rights and responsibilities of parents, children and staff;   [PL 1981, c. 260, §4 (RPR).]C. The nature, provision, documentation and management of programs of care or treatment; and   [PL 1981, c. 260, §4 (RPR).]D. The physical environment.   [PL 1981, c. 260, §4 (RPR).][PL 2013, c. 179, §8 (AMD).] 2.  Different classes.   [PL 1981, c. 260, §4 (RP).] 3.  Public hearing.   [PL 1977, c. 694, §379 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 719, §6 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 497, §6 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §379 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 260, §4 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 673, §V3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 673, §V29 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 179, §8 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1669: CHILDREN'S HOMES|22 §8104. Interagency licensing

 §8104. Interagency licensing 1.  Interagency licensing method.  The Commissioner of Education and the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, or their designees, shall jointly establish a method for interagency licensing of residential child care facilities subject wholly or partly to licensing by both of the departments. The method must provide for the following:   A. Development of common licensing rules;   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).]B. Periodic review of licensing rules;   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).]C. Delegation of departmental responsibilities; and   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).]D. Determination of licensing fees.   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §28 (AMD).] 2.  Licensing authority.  For the purposes of this section, the Department of Health and Human Services shall have licensing authority for residential child care facilities. This authority shall not relieve any agency of responsibility for the proper and efficient management or evaluation of programs funded by that agency.   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] 3.  Common licensing rules.  Common licensing rules developed under this section shall eliminate varying, duplicative and conflicting rules and procedures. Common licensing rules shall also assure, as far as practicable, that:   A. Licensing is accomplished expeditiously;   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).]B. Applicants have to deal with as few agency representatives as possible;   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).]C. Consideration is given to special circumstances made known by an applicant which make the timing of licensing investigation unreasonable;   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).]D. Applicants are promptly informed of licensing decisions and of the cause for any delay or denial;   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).]E. Applicants do not have to obtain information from another agency if the licensing agency can obtain the information more conveniently; and   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).]F. Rules are applied uniformly.   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).] 4.  Authority to change daily rate for unlicensed foster care providers.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department may change the daily rates for foster board and care paid to unlicensed homes and may provide the opportunity for those unlicensed homes, if they choose to apply, to pursue licensure that could result in a higher rate of payment.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. RR, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 493, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A95 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 824, §A49 (AMD). RR 1995, c. 2, §46 (COR). PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2005, c. 12, §RR1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 397, §A28 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1669: CHILDREN'S HOMES|22 §8105. Transitional provision

 §8105. Transitional provision 1.  Rules.  Any rule in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this section shall remain in effect until it is amended.   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Licenses.  Any license in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this section shall remain in effect unless it is revoked, suspended or made conditional, or until it expires, or until a new license is issued.   [PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 260, §5 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8106 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1669: CHILDREN'S HOMES|22 §8106. Report (REPEALED)

 §8106. Report (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 260, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 685, §B4 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8107 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1669: CHILDREN'S HOMES|22 §8107. Exceptions

 §8107. Exceptions The following exceptions to placement, as defined in section 8101, shall apply.   [PL 1983, c. 629, §2 (NEW).]1.  Number; placement in children's homes.  The limitations on the number of children in children's homes do not prohibit the placement of more than the allowed number if the purpose of the placement is to keep siblings together.   [PL 2017, c. 372, §1 (AMD).] 1-A.  Number; placement in family foster home.  The limitation on the number of children in a family foster home does not prohibit the placement of more than the allowed number in an individual case involving unusual circumstances if the department determines that placement to be appropriate.   [PL 2017, c. 372, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Disabled child; placement.  The definitions used do not preclude the department from placing a child who is moderately to severely disabled in any appropriate child care facility at the department's discretion, subject to the limitations on the number of children specified in section 8101, subsections 1 and 3.   [PL 2021, c. 348, §33 (AMD).] 3.  Residents 18 years of age or older.  A resident in a children's home may remain in that home after attaining the age of 18 years without the home being required to be licensed as a boarding care facility under chapter 1663 if the department determines that it is in the best interest of the resident.   [PL 1989, c. 355, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Parents of children receiving services.  Adult parents may reside with their children in a children's residential care facility in order to facilitate the care of the child when the department has determined it to be in the best interest of the child.   [PL 2013, c. 179, §9 (AMD).] The department may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2007, c. 320, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 629, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 706, §10 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 355, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 320, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 179, §9 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 372, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 348, §33 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8108 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1669: CHILDREN'S HOMES|22 §8108. Search of property

 §8108. Search of property An administrator or other staff designated by an administrator of a children's home or children's residential care facility may search a resident's backpack or travel bag upon the resident's return to the home or facility if there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the backpack or travel bag contains misappropriated articles or items that would endanger the health or safety of the resident or other residents. A search of a resident's backpack or travel bag conducted under this section must be reasonably related to the objectives of the search and not excessively intrusive in light of the age and sex of the resident and the nature of the suspected misappropriated or harmful items. Following a search of a resident's backpack or travel bag authorized under this section, the administrator or designated staff may confiscate any items found in the resident's possession that are misappropriated or that pose a health or safety risk to the resident or other residents.   [PL 2015, c. 240, §1 (NEW).]Revisor's Note: §8108. Fees and terms for licenses (As enacted by PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §3 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 22, SECTION 8109)SECTION HISTORY RR 2015, c. 1, §23 (RAL). PL 2015, c. 240, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RR, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8109 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1669: CHILDREN'S HOMES|22 §8109. Fees and terms for licenses (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 8108)

 §8109. Fees and terms for licenses (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 8108)License fees and terms for children's residential care facilities are governed by this section.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §23 (RAL).]1.  Provisional license.  The application fee for a provisional license for a children's residential care facility may not be less than $100 nor more than $280. The term of a provisional license is for one year.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §23 (RAL).] 2.  Full license.  The application fee for a full license for a children's residential care facility may not be less than $100 nor more than $280. The term of a full license is for 2 years.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §23 (RAL).] 3.  Fee for biennial renewal of a full license.  The fee for the biennial renewal of a full license for a children's residential care facility may not be less than $70 nor more than $170.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §23 (RAL).] 4.  Fee to add a service site to a license.  The processing fee to add a service site to an issued license for a children's residential care facility may not be less than $35 nor more than $70.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §23 (RAL).] 5.  Fee to add a service to a license.  The processing fee to add a service to an issued license for a children's residential care facility may not be less than $70 nor more than $140.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §23 (RAL).] 6.  Fee to replace a license.  A licensee under this section shall maintain a valid license. An issued license is not valid when the information on the license is no longer accurate. A processing fee not to exceed $10 must be paid to the department to secure a reissued license with accurate information. The fee applies to each license replaced. The reissued license must have the same expiration date as the replaced license.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §23 (RAL).] 7.  Transaction fee for electronic renewal of license.  The transaction fee for the electronic renewal of a license for a children's residential care facility may not be less than $25 nor more than $50. The transaction fee may not exceed the cost of providing the electronic renewal service.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §23 (RAL).] 8.  Rules.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §23 (RAL).] SECTION HISTORY RR 2015, c. 1, §23 (RAL).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8151 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1670: INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE RELATING TO CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTERS|22 §8151. Interdepartmental committee created (REPEALED)

 §8151. Interdepartmental committee created (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 274, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A96 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 738, §B4 (RP). PL 1993, c. 738, §B9 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8152 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1670: INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE RELATING TO CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTERS|22 §8152. Responsibilities (REPEALED)

 §8152. Responsibilities (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 274, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 432, §1 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 816, §GG1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 269, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §CCC8 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 738, §B4 (RP). PL 1993, c. 738, §B9 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8153 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1670: INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE RELATING TO CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTERS|22 §8153. Contracts (REPEALED)

 §8153. Contracts (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 274, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 432, §2 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8154 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1670: INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE RELATING TO CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTERS|22 §8154. Residential Treatment Centers Advisory Group (REPEALED)

 §8154. Residential Treatment Centers Advisory Group (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 274, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 432, §3 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 503, §B97 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 738, §B4 (RP). PL 1993, c. 738, §B9 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8201 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1671: CHILD PLACING AGENCY|22 §8201. Definition of child placing agency

 §8201. Definition of child placing agency As used in this subtitle, the term "child placing agency" means a facility which advertises itself or holds itself out as finding homes for or otherwise placing children under the age of 18, in homes where care is provided on the basis of 24 hours a day.   [PL 1983, c. 625 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 719, §6 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 625 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8202 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1671: CHILD PLACING AGENCY|22 §8202. Rules

 §8202. Rules 1.  Rules promulgated.  The department shall promulgate rules for child placing agencies which shall include, but need not be limited to, rules pertaining to the appropriateness of placement, the continued welfare of the child placed and licensing procedures.   [PL 1975, c. 719, §6 (NEW).] 2.   [PL 1977, c. 694, §380 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 719, §6 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §380 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8203 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1671: CHILD PLACING AGENCY|22 §8203. Additional license permitted

 §8203. Additional license permitted A licensed children's home may also be licensed as a child placing agency if the children's home complies with the law and rules applicable to child placing agencies.   [PL 1975, c. 719, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 719, §6 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8204 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1671: CHILD PLACING AGENCY|22 §8204. Individuals placing children for adoption

 §8204. Individuals placing children for adoption 1.  License required.  Any individual who operates a child placing agency shall be subject to the licensing requirements of the department, as specified under this chapter and under chapter 1663. Any individual who advertises himself or holds himself out as placing or finding homes for children for the purpose of adoption, shall be deemed to operate a child placing agency.   [PL 1977, c. 515, §3 (NEW).] 2.  License not required.  Any individual who does not advertise himself or hold himself out as placing or finding homes for children for the purpose of adoption, but who places or assists in placing a child for adoption, shall not be deemed to operate a child placing agency and shall not be subject to the licensing requirements of the department, as specified under this chapter and under chapter 1663.   [PL 1977, c. 515, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Fees; violation and penalty.  No individual who places or assists in placing a child for adoption shall charge a fee which represents more than the reasonable costs of the services provided.   Violation of this subsection shall be a Class D crime.   [PL 1977, c. 515, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 515, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8206 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1671: CHILD PLACING AGENCY|22 §8206. Preadoptive homes as foster homes

 §8206. Preadoptive homes as foster homes 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Foster home" means a child's home that is a private dwelling where substitute parental care is provided within a family on a regular, 24-hour-a-day, residential basis.   [PL 1999, c. 265, §1 (NEW).]B. "Preadoptive parent" means a person who has entered into an agreement with a licensed private child-placing agency that has certified the person as a potential adoptive parent who will accept a child into care with the intent to adopt that child.   [PL 1999, c. 265, §1 (NEW).][PL 1999, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Home certification.  Pursuant to rules adopted by the department, a licensed private child-placing agency may certify a preadoptive parent's home as a foster home for a child placed in that home awaiting adoption by the preadoptive parent. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 1999, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 265, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1673: CHILD CARE FACILITIES|22 §8301. Definition of day care facility (REPEALED)

 §8301. Definition of day care facility (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 719, §6 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 309, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A97 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 494, §7 (RP). PL 1997, c. 494, §15 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 8302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS|Chapter 1673: CHILD CARE FACILITIES|22 §8302. Rules (REPEALED)

 §8302. Rules (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 719, §6 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 497, §7 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §381 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 723 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 89, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 74, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 494, §9 (RP). PL 1997, c. 494, §15 (AFF).