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22 ME Rev Stat § 1684 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 270-A: PUBLIC REST ROOM FACILITIES IN EATING PLACES|22 §1684. Enforcement (REPEALED)

 §1684. Enforcement (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 115 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 171, §§1,2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 737, §§A52,53 (RP). PL 1987, c. 8, §1 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1685 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 270-B: PUBLIC REST ROOM FACILITIES IN EATING PLACES|22 §1685. Definitions

 §1685. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1987, c. 8, §2 (NEW).]1.  Eating establishment.  "Eating establishment" means an eating establishment licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services under chapter 562 which prepares and serves food to the public for consumption inside the premises. "Eating establishment" does not include catering establishments, establishments dispensing food solely from vending machines, pushcarts and mobile eating places, roadside stands, retail frozen dairy product establishments or any other such places where customers do not consume food inside the building where the food is prepared and served.   [PL 1987, c. 8, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 8, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1686 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 270-B: PUBLIC REST ROOM FACILITIES IN EATING PLACES|22 §1686. Toilet facilities required

 §1686. Toilet facilities required An eating establishment must provide at least one toilet facility for the use of its customers. Toilet facilities that require access through the food preparation area or the use of which would in any way cause the establishment to be in violation of any state law or rule may not be considered as fulfilling this requirement. The location of the toilets must be clearly marked, and the toilets must be maintained in a sanitary condition and in good repair and their location must be identifiable from the eating area. There may not be a charge for their use. Lavatory facilities must be located within or immediately adjacent to all toilet rooms or vestibules.   [PL 2013, c. 264, §2 (AMD).]Upon appeal, the Division of Health Engineering may exempt from the requirements of this chapter eating establishments of 13 to 25 seats which are not licensed for on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages and which were in existence prior to September 30, 1985, and which:   [PL 1987, c. 769, Pt. A, §73 (NEW).]1.  Shopping malls.  Are part of an enclosed mall which provides customer toilet facilities which are part of the public portion of the mall and not part of a business within the mall;   [PL 1987, c. 769, Pt. A, §73 (NEW).] 2.  Other locations.  Have submitted evidence of an agreement with a 2nd party that customers of the eating establishment may use toilet facilities which are on the premises owned or rented by the 2nd party in cases where such use would not create a substantial inconvenience to the customer of the eating establishment;   [PL 1987, c. 769, Pt. A, §73 (NEW).] 3.  Construction costs.  Are housed in buildings of unique construction which makes installation of a toilet facility cost prohibitive; or   [PL 1987, c. 769, Pt. A, §73 (NEW).] 4.  Space loss.  Would lose 1/4 or more of their existing seating space if required to provide a toilet facility of a minimum size of 3 feet by 6 feet.   [PL 1987, c. 769, Pt. A, §73 (NEW).] Any eating establishment which does not have a toilet facility available shall post a sign to that effect which may be seen upon entry to the eating establishment.   [PL 1987, c. 769, Pt. A, §73 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 8, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 769, §A73 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 264, §2 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1686-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 270-B: PUBLIC REST ROOM FACILITIES IN EATING PLACES|22 §1686-A. Eating establishments that permit consumption of alcoholic beverages

 §1686-A. Eating establishments that permit consumption of alcoholic beverages Any eating establishment regardless of the number of seats that permits on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages is bound by section 1686, regarding the provision of a toilet facility. An eating establishment that has a seating capacity of 40 or fewer persons is required to have at least one toilet facility but may not be required to have more than one toilet facility.   [PL 2011, c. 242, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 769, §A74 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 242, §1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1687 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 270-B: PUBLIC REST ROOM FACILITIES IN EATING PLACES|22 §1687. Rules

 §1687. Rules The Department of Health and Human Services may adopt, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, rules to administer this chapter and thereby protect the public health.   [PL 1987, c. 8, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 8, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1688 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 270-B: PUBLIC REST ROOM FACILITIES IN EATING PLACES|22 §1688. Enforcement

 §1688. Enforcement This chapter shall be enforced by the Division of Health Engineering. Anyone violating this chapter or rules under this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $200 may be adjudged. Each day of violation shall be considered a separate offense.   [PL 1987, c. 8, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 8, §2 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1689 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 270-C: MAINE WATER WELL PROGRAM|22 §1689. Program established

 §1689. Program established The Maine Water Well Program, known in this chapter as "the program," is established to provide the public with the highest quality drinking water possible by ensuring that water wells are drilled, constructed, altered or abandoned in a manner that protects groundwater from contamination.   [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 455, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 209, §A3 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1689-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 270-C: MAINE WATER WELL PROGRAM|22 §1689-A. Administrative authority

 §1689-A. Administrative authority The Maine Water Well Commission, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 13‑B, shall administer the program. The commission has the powers and duties set forth in Title 32, chapter 69‑C.   [PL 2001, c. 209, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 455, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 209, §A3 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1689-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 270-C: MAINE WATER WELL PROGRAM|22 §1689-B. Enforcement

 §1689-B. Enforcement This chapter is enforced by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Engineering.   [PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 455, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1697 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 273: HYPERTENSION|22 §1697. Work-site high blood pressure programs

 §1697. Work-site high blood pressure programs The Bureau of Health shall establish work-site high blood pressure programs at work sites that have not previously been providing regular high blood pressure programs to their employees in order to screen all employees, detect and confirm those who have elevated blood pressures, refer those with elevations to physicians for diagnosis and treatment and continue contact through the year with employees to determine their progress toward blood pressure control. The bureau shall promote new work-site high blood pressure programs for workers, allocate funds for program operation and periodically evaluate program effectiveness. Any such screening program shall be voluntary for both employer and employee.   [PL 1983, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 547, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1698 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 273: HYPERTENSION|22 §1698. Providers of work-site high blood pressure programs

 §1698. Providers of work-site high blood pressure programs The Bureau of Health shall actively seek health care providers throughout the State to participate in identifying workers with high blood pressure and helping them control their disease through physician-prescribed treatment regimen. Standards of quality and criteria for awarding service contracts to health care providers shall be based on recommendations developed in partnership with the Maine High Blood Pressure Council, a statewide voluntary health council. The objective of these criteria will be to achieve high quality, cost-effective health programs which comply with state and federal standards.   [PL 1983, c. 547, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 547, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1699 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 273: HYPERTENSION|22 §1699. Community-based heart attack and stroke prevention programs

 §1699. Community-based heart attack and stroke prevention programs 1.  Heart attack and stroke prevention programs; establishment.  The Bureau of Health shall establish a program to develop heart attack and stroke prevention programs in communities and regions throughout the State. The community programs shall:   A. Provide public education to schools, community groups and workplaces about cardiovascular risks;   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §25 (NEW).]B. Provide blood pressure and cholesterol screening, referral and follow-up to the general public and workforce populations; and   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §25 (NEW).]C. Provide smoking cessation programs for community members wishing to quit.   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §25 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §25 (NEW).] 2.  Training; funding.  The bureau shall provide training for communities in program development, conduct a statewide public awareness program about cardiovascular risks, allocate matching funds for community program operation and periodically evaluate program effectiveness.   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §25 (NEW).] 3.  Rules.  The bureau shall adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, for distribution of funds to communities no later than 90 days after the effective date of this section; awards to communities shall begin no later than 180 days after the effective date of this section. The rules shall include a requirement that funded programs follow accepted quality control standards and be periodically reviewed by organizations with experience in and knowledge of heart attack and stroke prevention.   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §25 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 501, §P25 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1700 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 275: ASTHMA AND LUNG DISEASE|22 §1700. Asthma prevention and control program

 §1700. Asthma prevention and control program 1.  Program established.  The Bureau of Health shall establish an asthma prevention and control program to provide leadership for and coordination of asthma prevention and intervention activities. The program may include, but is not limited to, the following:   A. Monitoring of asthma prevalence at the state and community levels;   [PL 2001, c. 555, §1 (NEW).]B. Education and training of health professionals on the current methods of diagnosing and treating asthma;   [PL 2001, c. 555, §1 (NEW).]C. Patient and family education on how to manage the disease;   [PL 2001, c. 555, §1 (NEW).]D. Dissemination of information on programs shown to reduce hospitalization, emergency room visits and absenteeism due to asthma; and   [PL 2001, c. 555, §1 (NEW).]E. Consultation to and support of community-based asthma prevention and control programs.   [PL 2001, c. 555, §1 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 555, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Consultation.  In implementing the program established in subsection 1, the Bureau of Health shall consult with the Medicaid program administered by the department and the Department of Education. In addition, the bureau shall seek advice from other organizations and private entities concerned with the treatment and prevention of asthma.   [PL 2001, c. 555, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Funding.  The Bureau of Health may accept federal funds and grants for implementing the program established in subsection 1 and may contract for work with outside vendors or individuals.   [PL 2001, c. 555, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 555, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1700-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 275: ASTHMA AND LUNG DISEASE|22 §1700-A. Maine Asthma and Lung Disease Research Fund (REPEALED)

 §1700-A. Maine Asthma and Lung Disease Research Fund (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 672, §2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 672, §§6,8 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. DDDD, §1 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §1701. Program of health services

 §1701. Program of health services The department, through its Bureau of Health, is authorized to administer a program to extend and improve its services for promoting the general public health.   The department is authorized to:   1.  Apply for federal aid.  Apply for federal aid under the Public Health Service Act (Public Law No. 410, 78th Congress Second Session as heretofore or hereafter amended);   2.  Cooperate with Federal Government.  Cooperate with the Federal Government through the United States Public Health Service in matters of mutual concern pertaining to general public health, including such methods of administration as are found to be necessary for the efficient operation of the plan for the aid; and   [PL 1981, c. 470, Pt. A, §70 (AMD).] 3.  Reports.  Make such reports in such form and containing such information as the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service may require, and comply with such provisions as said Surgeon General may find necessary to assure the correctness and verification of such reports.   The Treasurer of State shall be the appropriate fiscal officer of the State to receive federal grants on account of general public health services as contemplated by Public Health Service Act, as heretofore or hereafter amended, and the State Controller shall authorize expenditures therefrom as approved by the department.   SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 470, §A70 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §1702. Hospital surveys (REPEALED)

 §1702. Hospital surveys (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 231, §1 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §1703. Acceptance of federal and other funds

 §1703. Acceptance of federal and other funds The department shall have authority to accept any federal law now in effect or hereafter enacted which makes federal funds available for public health services of all kinds and to meet such federal requirements with respect to the administration of such funds as are required as conditions precedent to receiving federal funds. The department, subject to the approval of the Governor, shall have authority to accept funds from other sources for the same purposes.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §215 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 231, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §215 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §1704. Advisory Hospital Council (REPEALED)

 §1704. Advisory Hospital Council (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 231, §1 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §1705. Individuals may select own physician

 §1705. Individuals may select own physician Nothing in this Title shall be construed to empower or authorize the department or its representative to interfere in any manner with the right of any individual to select the physician or mode of treatment of his choice, providing that sanitary laws, rules and regulations are complied with.
22 ME Rev Stat § 1706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §1706. Distribution of antitoxins in emergency

 §1706. Distribution of antitoxins in emergency The department, with the approval of the Governor, may, for the purpose of aiding in national defense in case of war or in any state emergency declared by the Governor under Title 37‑B, section 742, procure and distribute inside the State and sell or give away, in its discretion, antitoxins, serums, vaccines, viruses and analogous products applicable to the prevention or cure of disease.   [PL 2013, c. 462, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 771, §216 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 462, §2 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §1707. Responsible relatives; duty of hospitals (REPEALED)

 §1707. Responsible relatives; duty of hospitals (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 163 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1709 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §1709. State-wide plan; advisory council; duties (REPEALED)

 §1709. State-wide plan; advisory council; duties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 231, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 469, §B4 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1710 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §1710. Deferred revenue payments

 §1710. Deferred revenue payments The Department of Health and Human Services may make a payment to each general hospital in the State which is certified for participation in the Medical Assistance Program under Title 19 of the Social Security Act, not to exceed the average amount paid to that hospital by the department during a 30-day period in the next preceding fiscal year. Such payment shall constitute a deferred revenue obligation for the hospital. Any unliquidated balance of such obligation shall be repaid to the department upon demand.   [PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 175 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1711-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §1711-A. Fees charged for records

 §1711-A. Fees charged for records Whenever a health care practitioner defined in section 1711‑B furnishes in paper form requested copies of a patient's treatment record or a medical report or an addition to a treatment record or medical report to the patient or the patient's authorized representative, the charge for the copies or the report may not exceed the reasonable costs incurred by the health care practitioner in making and providing the copies or the report. The charge for the copies or the report may not exceed $5 for the first page and 45¢ for each additional page, up to a maximum of $250 for the entire treatment record or medical report.   [PL 2013, c. 158, §3 (AMD).]If a treatment record or medical report exists in a digital or electronic format, the health care practitioner shall provide an electronic copy of the treatment record or medical report if an electronic copy is requested and it is reasonably possible to provide it. The health care practitioner may assess as charges reasonable actual costs of staff time to create or copy the treatment record or medical report and the costs of necessary supplies and postage. Actual costs may not include a retrieval fee or the costs of new technology, maintenance of the electronic record system, data access or storage infrastructure. Charges assessed under this paragraph may not exceed $150.   [PL 2013, c. 158, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 666 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 142, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 793, §A2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 793, §A10 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 3, §§3,5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 512, §A6 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 418, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 32, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 158, §3 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1711-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §1711-D. Designation of visitors in hospital settings

 §1711-D. Designation of visitors in hospital settings 1.  Designation of visitors.  A patient in a hospital licensed pursuant to chapter 405 may designate persons to be considered as immediate family members for the purpose of granting visitation rights. The following provisions apply to the designation of visitors under this section.   A. The patient must be 18 years of age or older or a minor who is authorized by law to consent to health care.   [PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).]B. The patient must be a patient in a critical care unit that restricts visitors to immediate family members, or emergency room that restricts visitors to immediate family members.   [PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).]C. The patient may designate visitors under this section by communicating the designation to a health care provider at the hospital orally or in writing. The patient may designate visitors, change the designation or revoke the designation at any time.   [PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).]D. A hospital shall provide to patients in the hospital a process by which to designate visitors under this section and shall note in the patient's medical record the names of designated visitors, the date of the designation and any changes in the designation.   [PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).]E. Except as provided in subsection 2, a hospital may not deny visitation to the patient by a designated visitor during hospital visiting hours.   [PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Exceptions.  A hospital may deny visitation with a patient to any visitor designated under this section if:   A. The hospital denies all visitors;   [PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).]B. The hospital determines that the presence of the visitor might endanger the health or safety of the patient or interfere with the primary operations of the hospital; or   [PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).]C. The patient has communicated orally or in writing the choice not to visit with the visitor.   [PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Rulemaking.  By March 1, 2002, the department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).