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19-A ME Rev Stat § 1869 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 3: VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PARENTAGE|19-A §1869. Procedure for rescission or challenge

 §1869. Procedure for rescission or challenge 1.  Every signatory party.  Every signatory to an acknowledgment of parentage and denial of parentage under this subchapter must be made a party to a proceeding under section 1867 or 1868 to rescind or challenge the acknowledgment or denial.   [PL 2021, c. 141, §14 (AMD).] 2.  Submission to personal jurisdiction.  For the purpose of rescission of or challenge to an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage, a signatory submits to personal jurisdiction of this State by signing the acknowledgment or denial, effective upon the filing of the document with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics pursuant to section 1864.   [PL 2021, c. 141, §14 (AMD).] 3.  Suspension of legal responsibilities.  Except for good cause shown, during the pendency of a proceeding under section 1867 or 1868 to rescind or challenge an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage, the court may not suspend the legal responsibilities of a signatory arising from the acknowledgment, including the duty to pay child support.   [PL 2021, c. 141, §14 (AMD).] 4.  Proceeding to rescind or challenge.  A proceeding under section 1867 or 1868 to rescind or challenge an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage must be conducted as a proceeding to adjudicate parentage under subchapter 1.   [PL 2021, c. 141, §14 (AMD).] 5.  Amendment to birth record.  At the conclusion of a proceeding under section 1867 or 1868 to rescind or challenge an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage, the court shall order the State Registrar of Vital Statistics to amend the birth record of the child, if appropriate.   [PL 2021, c. 141, §14 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 141, §14 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1870 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 3: VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PARENTAGE|19-A §1870. Ratification not permitted

 §1870. Ratification not permitted A court or administrative agency conducting a judicial or administrative proceeding may not ratify an unchallenged acknowledgment of parentage under section 1861.   [PL 2021, c. 141, §15 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 141, §15 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1871 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 3: VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PARENTAGE|19-A §1871. Forms for acknowledgment and denial of parentage

 §1871. Forms for acknowledgment and denial of parentage To facilitate compliance with this subchapter, the State Registrar of Vital Statistics shall prescribe forms for the acknowledgment of parentage and the denial of parentage. A valid acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage is not affected by a later modification of the prescribed form.   [PL 2021, c. 141, §16 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 141, §16 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1872 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 3: VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PARENTAGE|19-A §1872. Release of information

 §1872. Release of information The State Registrar of Vital Statistics may release information relating to an acknowledgment of parentage under section 1861 as provided in Title 22, section 2706.   [PL 2021, c. 141, §17 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 141, §17 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1873 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 3: VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PARENTAGE|19-A §1873. Adoption of rules

 §1873. Adoption of rules The State Registrar of Vital Statistics may adopt rules to implement this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules for the purposes of Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1881 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 4: PRESUMED PARENTAGE|19-A §1881. Presumption of parentage

 §1881. Presumption of parentage 1.  Marital presumption established.  A person is presumed to be the parent of a child if:   A. The person and the woman giving birth to the child are married to each other and the child is born during the marriage;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]B. The person and the woman giving birth to the child were married to each other and the child is born within 300 days after the marriage is terminated by death, annulment, divorce or declaration of invalidity or after a decree of separation; or   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]C. Before the birth of the child, the person and the woman giving birth to the child married each other in apparent compliance with law, even if the attempted marriage is or could be declared invalid, and the child is born during the invalid marriage or within 300 days after its termination by death, annulment, divorce or declaration of invalidity or after a decree of separation.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Equivalent status in other jurisdictions.  The marital presumption in subsection 1 applies to a legal relationship that provides substantially the same rights, benefits and responsibilities as marriage and is recognized as valid in the state or jurisdiction in which it was entered.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Nonmarital presumption established.  A person is presumed to be a parent of a child if the person resided in the same household with the child and openly held out the child as that person's own from the time the child was born or adopted and for a period of at least 2 years thereafter and assumed personal, financial or custodial responsibilities for the child.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 4.  Rebuttal of presumption.  A presumption established under this subchapter may be rebutted only by a court determination.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1882 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 4: PRESUMED PARENTAGE|19-A §1882. Challenge to presumed parent

 §1882. Challenge to presumed parent 1.  Two-year limitation.  Except as provided in subsection 2, a proceeding to challenge the parentage of an individual whose parentage is presumed under section 1881 must be commenced not later than 2 years after the birth of the child; otherwise the presumption cannot be rebutted.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Later than 2 years.  A proceeding to challenge the parentage of an individual whose parentage is presumed under section 1881 may be commenced more than 2 years after the birth of the child in the following situations.   A. A presumed parent under section 1881, subsection 1 who is not the genetic parent of a child and who could not reasonably have known about the birth of the child may commence a proceeding under this subsection within 2 years after learning of the child's birth.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]B. An alleged genetic parent who did not know of the potential genetic parentage of a child, and who could not reasonably have known on account of material misrepresentation or concealment, may commence a proceeding under this subsection within 2 years after discovering the potential genetic parentage. If the individual is adjudicated to be the genetic parent of the child, the court may not disestablish a presumed parent and, consistent with section 1853, subsection 2, the court shall determine parental rights and responsibilities of the parents in accordance with section 1653.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]C. A mother or a presumed parent under section 1881, subsection 3 disputing the validity of the presumption may commence a proceeding under this subsection at any time.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1883 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 4: PRESUMED PARENTAGE|19-A §1883. Multiple presumptions

 §1883. Multiple presumptions If 2 or more conflicting presumptions arise under this subchapter, the court shall adjudicate parentage and determine parental rights and responsibilities in accordance with section 1653.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1901 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 6: GENETIC PARENTAGE|19-A §1901. Scope of subchapter

 §1901. Scope of subchapter This subchapter governs procedures and requirements of genetic testing and genetic testing results of an individual to determine parentage and adjudication of parentage based on genetic testing, whether the individual voluntarily submits to testing or is tested pursuant to an order of the court or the department.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1902 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 6: GENETIC PARENTAGE|19-A §1902. Requirements for genetic testing

 §1902. Requirements for genetic testing 1.  Type of genetic testing.  Genetic testing must be of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the field of genetic testing and performed in a testing laboratory accredited by:   A. A national association of blood banks approved by the department; or   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]B. An accrediting body designated by the federal Secretary of Health and Human Services.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Specimen.  A specimen used in genetic testing may consist of one or more samples, or a combination of samples, of blood, buccal cells, bone, hair or other body tissue or fluid. The specimen used in the testing need not be of the same kind for each individual undergoing genetic testing.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Selection of databases; objections.  Based on the genetic population group of an individual, a testing laboratory shall determine the databases from which to select frequencies for use in calculation of the probability of genetic parentage. If there is disagreement as to the testing laboratory's choice, the following provisions apply.   A. The court, upon motion, may require the testing laboratory, prior to adjudication, to recalculate the test results using a different database for genetic population groups from that used by the laboratory.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]B. The individual objecting to the testing laboratory's initial choice shall:   (1) If the frequencies are not available to the testing laboratory for the genetic population groups requested, provide the requested frequencies compiled in a manner recognized by an accrediting body under subsection 1; or   (2) Engage another accredited testing laboratory to perform the calculations.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]C. The testing laboratory may use its own statistical estimate if there is a question regarding which database for genetic population groups is appropriate. The testing laboratory shall calculate the frequencies using statistics, if available, for any other database requested.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 4.  Additional genetic testing.  If, after recalculation under subsection 3 using a different database for genetic population groups, genetic testing does not rebuttably identify the genetic parent of a child under section 1904, an individual who has been tested may be required to submit to additional genetic testing.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 6: GENETIC PARENTAGE|19-A §1903. Report of genetic testing

 §1903. Report of genetic testing 1.  Report; self-authenticating.  A report of genetic testing must be in a record and signed under penalty of perjury by a designee of the testing laboratory. A report made under the requirements of this subchapter is self-authenticating.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Documentation.  Documentation from the testing laboratory of the following information is sufficient to establish a reliable chain of custody that allows the results of genetic testing to be admissible without testimony:   A. The names and photographs of the individuals whose specimens have been taken;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]B. The names of the individuals who collected the specimens;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]C. The places and dates the specimens were collected;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]D. The names of the individuals who received the specimens in the testing laboratory; and   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]E. The dates the specimens were received.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1904 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 6: GENETIC PARENTAGE|19-A §1904. Genetic testing results

 §1904. Genetic testing results 1.  Results identify as genetic parent.  Under this chapter, a person is rebuttably identified as the genetic parent of a child if the genetic testing of the person complies with this subchapter and the results disclose:   A. In the case of paternity:   (1) That the man has at least a 99% probability of paternity, using a prior probability of 0.50, as calculated by using the paternity index obtained in the testing; and   (2) A paternity index of at least 100 to 1; and   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]B. In the case of maternity:   (1) That the woman has at least a 99% probability of maternity, using a prior probability of at least 0.50, as calculated by using the maternity index obtained in the testing; and   (2) A maternity index of at least 100 to 1.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Identification of genetic parent.  Identification of a genetic parent through genetic testing does not establish parentage absent adjudication under this chapter.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Rebuttal.  A person identified under subsection 1 as the genetic father or genetic mother of the child may rebut the genetic testing results only by other genetic testing satisfying the requirements of this subchapter that:   A. Excludes the person as a genetic father or genetic mother of the child; or   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]B. In the case of a genetic father, identifies another man as the possible genetic father of the child or, in the case of a genetic mother, identifies another woman as the possible genetic mother of the child.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 4.  Further genetic testing.  Except as otherwise provided in section 1909, if more than one person is identified by genetic testing as the possible genetic father or genetic mother of the child, the court shall order them to submit to further genetic testing to identify the sole genetic father or genetic mother.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1905 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 6: GENETIC PARENTAGE|19-A §1905. Costs of genetic testing

 §1905. Costs of genetic testing 1.  Payment for the costs advanced.  The payment for the costs, if any, of initial genetic testing must be advanced:   A. By the department in a proceeding in which the department is providing services;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]B. By the individual who made the request;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]C. As agreed by the parties; or   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]D. As ordered by the court.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Reimbursement.  In cases in which the payment for the costs of initial genetic testing is advanced pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph A, the department may seek reimbursement from a person who is rebuttably identified through the genetic testing as the genetic father or genetic mother.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1906 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 6: GENETIC PARENTAGE|19-A §1906. Additional genetic testing

 §1906. Additional genetic testing The court shall order additional genetic testing upon the request of a party who contests the result of the initial testing. If the initial genetic testing identified a person as the genetic father or genetic mother of the child under section 1904, the court or agency may not order additional testing unless the party provides advance payment for the testing.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1907 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 6: GENETIC PARENTAGE|19-A §1907. Genetic testing when specimens not available

 §1907. Genetic testing when specimens not available 1.  Specimen not available; submission of specimens.  Subject to subsection 2, if a genetic testing specimen is not available from a person who may be the genetic father or genetic mother of a child, for good cause and under circumstances the court considers to be just, the court may order the following individuals to submit specimens for genetic testing:   A. The parents of the person;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]B. Brothers and sisters of the person;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]C. Other children of the person and their mothers; and   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]D. Relatives of the person necessary to complete genetic testing.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Finding required.  Issuance of an order under this section requires a finding that a need for genetic testing outweighs the legitimate interests of the individual sought to be tested.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1908 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 6: GENETIC PARENTAGE|19-A §1908. Deceased person

 §1908. Deceased person For good cause shown, the court may order genetic testing of a deceased person.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1909 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 6: GENETIC PARENTAGE|19-A §1909. Identical sibling

 §1909. Identical sibling 1.  Genetic testing of sibling.  The court may order genetic testing of a sibling of a person if the person is commonly believed to have an identical sibling and evidence suggests that the sibling may be the genetic father or genetic mother of the child.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Nongenetic evidence.  If a person and a sibling of the person tested pursuant to subsection 1 satisfy the requirements as the identified genetic father or genetic mother of the child under section 1904 without consideration of another identical sibling being identified as the genetic father or genetic mother of the child, the court may rely on nongenetic evidence to adjudicate parentage under this chapter.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1910 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 6: GENETIC PARENTAGE|19-A §1910. Confidentiality of genetic testing

 §1910. Confidentiality of genetic testing 1.  Release of report.  A report of genetic testing for parentage is confidential and may not be released except as provided in this subchapter.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Intentional release of identifiable specimen.  An individual who intentionally releases an identifiable specimen of another individual for any purpose other than that relevant to a proceeding regarding parentage without a court order or the written permission of the individual who furnished the specimen commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).