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22 ME Rev Stat § 4258 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 4: INTERSTATE COMPACTS|Chapter 1154: INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN|22 §4258. Interstate Commission for the Placement of Children - Article 8

 §4258. Interstate Commission for the Placement of Children - Article 8 The Interstate Commission for the Placement of Children is established. The activity of the interstate commission is the formation of public policy, which is a discretionary state function. The interstate commission:   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).]1.  Joint commission.  Is a joint commission of the member states and has the responsibilities, powers and duties set forth in this section and such additional powers as may be conferred upon it by subsequent concurrent action of the respective legislatures of the member states;   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Commissioner.  Consists of one commissioner from each member state who is appointed by the executive head of the state human services administration with ultimate responsibility for the child welfare program. The appointed commissioner has the legal authority to vote on policy-related matters governed by this compact binding the state.   A. Each member state represented at a meeting of the interstate commission is entitled to one vote.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).]B. A majority of the member states constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, unless a larger quorum is required by the bylaws of the interstate commission.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).]C. A representative may not delegate a vote to another member state.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).]D. A representative may delegate voting authority to another person from that representative's state for a specified meeting;   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Members.  In addition to the commissioners of each member state, includes persons who are members of interested organizations as defined in the bylaws or rules of the interstate commission. Such members are ex officio and are not entitled to vote on any matter before the interstate commission; and   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Executive committee.  Shall establish an executive committee that has the authority to administer the day-to-day operations and administration of the interstate commission. The executive committee does not have the power to engage in rulemaking.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4263 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 4: INTERSTATE COMPACTS|Chapter 1154: INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN|22 §4263. Financing of the interstate commission - Article 13

 §4263. Financing of the interstate commission - Article 13 1.  Expenses.  The interstate commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization and ongoing activities.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Annual assessment.  The interstate commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the interstate commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover the interstate commission's annual budget as approved by its members each year. The aggregate annual assessment amount must be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the interstate commission, which shall adopt a rule binding upon all member states.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Obligations.  The interstate commission may not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same, nor may the interstate commission pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Accounts of receipts and disbursements.  The interstate commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the interstate commission are subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. All receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the interstate commission must be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit must be included in and become part of the annual report of the interstate commission.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4264 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 4: INTERSTATE COMPACTS|Chapter 1154: INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN|22 §4264. Member states; effective date and amendment - Article 14

 §4264. Member states; effective date and amendment - Article 14 1.  Member.  Any state is eligible to become a member state.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Effective.  The compact becomes effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no fewer than 35 states. The effective date is the later of July 1, 2007 or upon enactment of the compact into law by the 35th state. Thereafter the compact becomes effective and binding as to any other member state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state. The executive heads of the state human services administrations with ultimate responsibility for the child welfare program of nonmember states or their designees are invited to participate in the activities of the interstate commission on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Amendments.  The interstate commission may propose amendments to the compact for enactment by the member states. An amendment does not become effective and binding on the member states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4265 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 4: INTERSTATE COMPACTS|Chapter 1154: INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN|22 §4265. Withdrawal and dissolution - Article 15

 §4265. Withdrawal and dissolution - Article 15 1.  Withdrawal.  Once effective, the compact continues in force and remains binding upon each member state, except that a member state may withdraw from the compact by specifically repealing the statute that enacted the compact into law. The effective date of withdrawal is the effective date of the repeal of the statute. The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the chair of the interstate commission in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing this compact in the withdrawing state. The interstate commission shall then notify the other member states of the withdrawing state's intent to withdraw. The withdrawing state is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of withdrawal. Reinstatement following withdrawal of a member state occurs upon the withdrawing state's reenacting the compact or upon a later date as determined by the members of the interstate commission.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Dissolution of compact.  This compact dissolves upon the effective date of the withdrawal or default of the member state that reduces the membership in the compact to one member state. Upon the dissolution of this compact, the compact becomes void and has no further force, and the business and affairs of the interstate commission are concluded and surplus funds must be distributed in accordance with the bylaws.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4266 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 4: INTERSTATE COMPACTS|Chapter 1154: INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN|22 §4266. Severability and construction - Article 16

 §4266. Severability and construction - Article 16 1.  Enforceable.  The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision is determined unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact are enforceable.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Provisions liberally construed.  The provisions of this chapter may be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Concurrent applicability.  Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit the concurrent applicability of other interstate compacts of which the states are members.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4267 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 4: INTERSTATE COMPACTS|Chapter 1154: INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN|22 §4267. Binding effect of compact and other laws - Article 17

 §4267. Binding effect of compact and other laws - Article 17 1.  Other laws.  Nothing in this compact prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact. All member states' laws conflicting with this compact or its rules are superseded to the extent of the conflict.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Binding effect of compact.  All lawful actions of the interstate commission, including all rules and bylaws adopted by the interstate commission, are binding upon the member states.   A. All agreements between the interstate commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).]B. In the event any provision of this compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, the provision is ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4268 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 4: INTERSTATE COMPACTS|Chapter 1154: INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN|22 §4268. Indian tribes - Article 18

 §4268. Indian tribes - Article 18 Notwithstanding any other provision in this compact, the interstate commission may adopt guidelines to permit Indian tribes to utilize the compact to achieve any of the purposes of the compact as specified in section 4251. The interstate commission shall make reasonable efforts to consult with Indian tribes in adopting guidelines to reflect the diverse circumstances of the various Indian tribes.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4269 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 4: INTERSTATE COMPACTS|Chapter 1154: INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN|22 §4269. Administrative provisions - Article 19

 §4269. Administrative provisions - Article 19 For purposes of the State's administration of this compact:   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).]1.  Agency.  This State's "government child welfare agency or child protection agency," "public child placing agency" and "central state compact office" is the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services;   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 2.  State court.  This State's "state court" is the District Court;   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Ongoing court jurisdiction.  A child is "subject to ongoing court jurisdiction" in this State pursuant to section 4253, subsection 1, paragraph A if the child is the subject of a child protection proceeding pursuant to chapter 1071, until the proceeding is dismissed or becomes subject to judicial reviews pursuant to section 4038 only upon motion or petition of a party;   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Adjudicated delinquent.  A child is "adjudicated delinquent or unmanageable" in this State if the child has been adjudicated of a juvenile crime pursuant to Title 15, section 3310;   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 5.  Administrative procedures.  This State's "applicable administrative procedures" are the procedures in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4, as modified by any rules adopted by the department pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A;   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 6.  Existing body.  This State's District Court's Child Protection Advisory Committee is the "existing body or board" pursuant to section 4257, subsection 7 that has responsibility to provide for coordination among this State's branches of government concerning the State's participation in and compliance with the compact and interstate commission activities; and   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 7.  Executive head.  This State's "executive head of the state human services administration with ultimate responsibility for the child welfare program" is the commissioner.   [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 5: MUNICIPAL SUPPORT OF THE POOR|Chapter 1161: MUNICIPAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE|22 §4302. Delegation of duties; oath; bond

 §4302. Delegation of duties; oath; bond Overseers may authorize some person whom they shall designate to perform such of the duties imposed upon them by this chapter as they may determine. The overseers may designate more than one person to perform those duties. Before entering upon the performance of those duties, the person or persons so designated shall be sworn and shall give bond to the town for the faithful performance of those duties, in such sum and with such sureties as the overseers order.   [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 5: MUNICIPAL SUPPORT OF THE POOR|Chapter 1161: MUNICIPAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE|22 §4303. Prosecution and defense of towns

 §4303. Prosecution and defense of towns For all purposes provided for in this chapter, the overseers or any person appointed by them in writing may prosecute and defend a town.   [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 5: MUNICIPAL SUPPORT OF THE POOR|Chapter 1161: MUNICIPAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE|22 §4304. General assistance offices

 §4304. General assistance offices 1.  Local office.  There must be in each municipality a general assistance office or designated place where any person may apply for general assistance at regular, reasonable times designated by the municipal officers. Notice must be posted of these times, the name of the overseer available to take applications in an emergency at all other times, the fact that the municipality must issue a written decision on all applications within 24 hours and the department's toll-free telephone number for reporting alleged violations in accordance with section 4321.   [PL 1991, c. 209, §1 (AMD).] 2.  District office.  In situations where in the judgment of a municipality the number of applicants does not justify the establishment of a local office or designated place, or where for other reasons a local office or designated place is not necessary, 2 or more municipalities, by a vote of their respective legislative bodies, may establish a district office for the administration of general assistance and make agreements as to the payment of expenses and any other matters relevant to the operation of the office.   Any district office established pursuant to this subsection shall be located so as to be accessible by a toll-free telephone call from any part of every municipality it is designated to serve.   Every district general assistance officer shall be available for the taking of applications at least 35 hours each week and shall make provision for designated personnel to be available to take applications in an emergency 24 hours a day.   [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Emergencies.  In any case when an applicant is unable, due to illness, disability, lack of transportation, lack of child care or other good cause, to apply in person for assistance or unable to appoint a duly authorized representative, the overseer shall accept an application by telephone subject to verification by mail and a visit to the applicant's home with the consent of the applicant. Municipalities may arrange with emergency shelters for the homeless to presume eligible for municipal assistance persons to whom the emergency shelter provides shelter services.   [PL 1989, c. 322, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 322, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 699 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 209, §1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4306 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 5: MUNICIPAL SUPPORT OF THE POOR|Chapter 1161: MUNICIPAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE|22 §4306. Records; confidentiality of information

 §4306. Records; confidentiality of information The overseer shall keep complete and accurate records pertaining to general assistance, including the names of eligible persons assisted and the amounts paid for their assistance. Records, papers, files and communications relating to an applicant or recipient made or received by persons charged with responsibility of administering this chapter are confidential and no information relating to a person who is an applicant or recipient may be disclosed to the general public, unless expressly permitted by that person.   [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4310 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 5: MUNICIPAL SUPPORT OF THE POOR|Chapter 1161: MUNICIPAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE|22 §4310. Emergency benefits prior to full verification

 §4310. Emergency benefits prior to full verification Whenever an eligible person becomes an applicant for general assistance and states to the administrator that the applicant is in an emergency situation and requires immediate assistance to meet basic necessities, the overseer shall, pending verification, issue to the applicant either personally or by mail, as soon as possible but in no event later than 24 hours after application, sufficient benefits to provide the basic necessities needed immediately by the applicant, as long as the following conditions are met.   [PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. A, §24 (AMD).]1.  Probability of eligibility for assistance after full verification.  As a result of the initial interview with the applicant, the overseer shall have determined that the applicant will probably be eligible for assistance after full verification is completed.   [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Documentation.  Where possible, the applicant shall submit to the overseer at the time of the initial interview, adequate documentation to verify that there is a need for immediate assistance.   [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Information obtained.  When adequate documentation is not available at the time of the initial application, the overseer may contact at least one other person for the purpose of obtaining information to confirm the applicant's statements about his need for immediate assistance.   [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Limitations.  In no case:   A. May the authorization of benefits under this section exceed 30 days; and   [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).]B. May there be further authorization of benefits to the applicant until there has been full verification confirming the applicant's eligibility.   [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).][PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 9, §U7 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. OO, §9 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. A, §24 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4312 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 5: MUNICIPAL SUPPORT OF THE POOR|Chapter 1161: MUNICIPAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE|22 §4312. Unorganized territory

 §4312. Unorganized territory Residents of the unorganized territory shall be eligible for general assistance in the same manner as provided in this chapter. The commissioner shall establish standards of eligibility for the unorganized territory and shall have the same responsibilities with regard to the unorganized territory as apply to overseers in a municipality. The commissioner may appoint agents to administer the general assistance program within the unorganized territory. All costs of providing general assistance in the unorganized territory shall be charged to the Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund established under Title 36, chapter 115, except that costs which the State would reimburse under section 4311, if the unorganized territory were a municipality, shall be paid by the General Fund.   [PL 1985, c. 459, Pt. B, §1 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 459, §B1 (RPR).
22 ME Rev Stat § 4313 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 5: MUNICIPAL SUPPORT OF THE POOR|Chapter 1161: MUNICIPAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE|22 §4313. Reimbursement to individuals relieving eligible persons; prior approval; emergencies

 §4313. Reimbursement to individuals relieving eligible persons; prior approval; emergencies Municipalities, as provided in section 4307, shall pay expenses necessarily incurred for providing basic necessities to eligible persons anywhere in the State by any person not liable for their support provided that the municipality of responsibility shall be notified and approve those expenses and services prior to their being made or delivered, except as provided in this section.   [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).]1.  Emergency care.  In the event of an admission of an eligible person to the hospital, the hospital shall notify the overseer of the liable municipality within 5 business days of the person's admission. In no event may hospital services to a person who meets the financial eligibility guidelines adopted pursuant to section 1716 be billed to the patient or to a municipality.   [PL 1995, c. 696, Pt. A, §40 (AMD).] 2.  Burial or cremation.  In the event of the death of an eligible person, the funeral director shall notify the overseer prior to burial or cremation or by the end of 3 business days following the funeral director's receipt of the body, whichever is earlier. Notwithstanding section 4305, subsection 3, paragraph C, a decision on any application for assistance with burial expenses need not be rendered until the overseer has verified that a relative or other resource is not available to pay for the direct burial or cremation costs, but the decision must be rendered within 8 days after receiving an application. The father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, children or grandchildren, by consanguinity, or the spouse or registered domestic partner are responsible for the burial or cremation costs of the eligible person in proportion to their respective abilities. When no legally liable relative possesses a financial capacity to pay either in lump sum or on an installment basis for the direct costs of a burial or cremation, the contribution of a municipality under this subsection is limited to a reasonable calculation of the funeral director's direct costs, less any and all contributions from any other source. For the purposes of this subsection, "registered domestic partner" means an individual registered as a domestic partner under section 2710, subsection 3.   [PL 2017, c. 62, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 701, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 245 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 542, §§H4,H8 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §AAA8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 696, §A40 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 483, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 411, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 62, §1 (AMD).