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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2305-A. Conditions of certificate of authority

§2305-A. Conditions of certificate of authority
1.  Duration.
A certificate of authority continues in force as long as the nonprofit hospital or medical service organization is entitled under this Title and until suspended or revoked by the superintendent or terminated at the organization's request.
[PL 1997, c. 592, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Annual fee.
The nonprofit hospital or medical service organization shall pay an annual fee, which is the same as for an insurer, as provided in Title 24-A, section 601.
[PL 1997, c. 592, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Reinstatement.
Upon payment by the nonprofit hospital or medical service organization of the fee for reinstatement specified in Title 24-A, section 601, the superintendent may, upon the organization's request made within 3 months after suspension, reinstate a certificate of authority that the superintendent suspended due to the organization's failure to pay the annual fee. Otherwise the organization may be granted another certificate of authority only after filing an application and meeting all other requirements as for an original certificate of authority in this State.
[PL 1997, c. 592, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 592, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2306. Reports

§2306. Reports
Every corporation organized under this chapter shall file in the office of the superintendent annual and quarterly financial statements substantially similar to those required of health insurers under Title 24‑A, sections 423, 423‑A and 423‑D verified by at least 2 of the principal officers of that corporation. The statement must be on an annual or quarterly statement blank of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for use by nonprofit hospital or medical service corporations, be prepared in accordance with the association's annual or quarterly statement instructions, follow practices and procedures prescribed by the association's accounting practices and procedures manual and be accompanied by any useful or necessary modification or adaptation and any additional information required by the superintendent. The superintendent may by rule or order require the filing of more frequent reports.   [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]
A nonprofit hospital or medical service corporation that controls and operates a health maintenance organization as a division or line of business of the corporation shall file on a continuing basis any additional periodic financial reports required by Title 24‑A, section 4208.   [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 702, §A3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 592, §3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2307. Examination

§2307. Examination
1.  Examination by superintendent.
The superintendent or the superintendent's designee has the power of visitation and examination into the affairs of any corporation described in section 2301 and has free access to the books, papers and documents that relate to the business of the corporation and may summon and qualify witnesses under oath and examine its officers, agents or employees or other persons in relation to the affairs, transactions and condition of the corporation.
[PL 1993, c. 702, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Costs of examination.
The reasonable costs of such an examination must be borne by the corporation examined.
[PL 1993, c. 702, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Accountant's work papers.
The superintendent may require a corporation subject to this section to make available the accountant's work papers created during an audit.
A. The superintendent may review the accountant's work papers upon timely notice to the corporation. The superintendent may photocopy or otherwise record the contents of work papers during the review.   [PL 1993, c. 702, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
B. Work papers or copies of work papers under the superintendent's custody or control are confidential and are not subject to public inspection.   [PL 1993, c. 702, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
C. The work papers of the corporation's subsidiaries, parent or other corporate affiliates are considered to be the corporation's work papers to the extent that the work papers reference transactions between the corporation and the subsidiary, parent or corporate affiliate and affect the corporation's final equity determination.   [PL 1993, c. 702, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
D. The corporation shall, as a condition of an accountant's engagement, require the accountant:
(1) To retain the work papers prepared in connection with an audit of the corporation for at least 6 years after the close of a reporting period; and
(2) To provide the work papers, or a copy, to the corporation at the corporation's request.   [PL 1993, c. 702, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
For purposes of this subsection, the term "work papers" includes, but is not limited to, schedules, analyses, reconciliations, abstracts, memoranda, narratives, flow charts, copies of company records or other documents prepared or obtained by the accountant and the accountant's employees in conducting the audit of the corporation.
[PL 1993, c. 702, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 444, §7 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 702, §A4 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2307-A. Rules

§2307-A. Rules
Subject to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the superintendent may make, adopt, amend and rescind reasonable rules to aid the administration or effectuation of the provisions of this Title.   [PL 1993, c. 702, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 702, §A5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2307-B. Loss information (REPEALED)

§2307-B. Loss information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 71, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 370, §E1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 256, §M7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2309. Disputes

§2309. Disputes
Any dispute arising between a corporation subject to this chapter and any provider of health care with which such corporation has a contract for health care may be submitted to the superintendent for the superintendent's decision with respect thereto. Any decision and findings of the superintendent made under this chapter are not a bar to constituted legal procedure for the review of such proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §74 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 419, §7 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §74 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2310. Dissolution

§2310. Dissolution
Any dissolution or liquidation of a corporation subject to this chapter must be conducted under the supervision of the superintendent, who has all power with respect thereto granted to the superintendent under Title 24-A with respect to the dissolution and liquidation of insurance companies.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §75 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 444, §8 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §75 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2312. Agents (REPEALED)

§2312. Agents
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 419, §8 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 444, §9 (RPR). PL 1971, c. 622, §78 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 457, §4 (RP). PL 1997, c. 457, §55 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2313. Licenses; fees (REPEALED)

§2313. Licenses; fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §8 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 419, §9 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 444, §9 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 682, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 457, §5 (RP). PL 1997, c. 457, §55 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2314. Suspension or revocation of certificate of authority

§2314. Suspension or revocation of certificate of authority
Notwithstanding Title 4, chapter 5 and Title 5, section 10051, the superintendent may suspend or revoke a certificate of authority granted under this chapter for cause at any time pursuant to a hearing held in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV.   [PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §43 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 444, §10 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §382 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 592, §4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B43 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2315. Penalties

§2315. Penalties
Any person, firm, association or corporation, or any officer, agent, servant or employee thereof, who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by the fines and penalties provided in Title 24-A applicable to health insurers.   [PL 1971, c. 444, §10 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 444, §10 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2316. Certificates or contracts; approval by superintendent

§2316. Certificates or contracts; approval by superintendent
A nonprofit hospital and medical service organization may not issue or deliver in this State any certificate or other evidence of any contract unless and until the form used, together with the form of application and all riders or endorsements for use in connection with the certificate or other evidence of a contract, have been filed with and approved by the superintendent as conforming to reasonable rules and regulations from time to time made by the superintendent and as consistent with any other provisions of law. The superintendent shall, within a reasonable time after the filing of any such form, notify the organization filing the form either of the approval or of the disapproval of the form. The superintendent may approve any form that in the superintendent's opinion contains provisions on any one or more of the several requirements made by the superintendent that are more favorable to the subscribers than the one or ones required. The superintendent is authorized to make, alter and supersede reasonable regulations prescribing the required, optional and prohibited provisions in any contracts, and such regulations must conform, as far as practicable, to Title 24‑A, chapters 33 and 35. If the superintendent determines those chapters to be inapplicable, either in part or in their entirety, the superintendent may prescribe the portions or summary of the contract to be printed on the certificate issued to the subscriber. Any filing made in accordance with this section is deemed approved unless disapproved within 60 days from the date of the filing.   [PL 1999, c. 256, Pt. M, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 444, §11 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 267, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §B30 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 205, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 369, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 256, §M8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2317. Other provisions applicable

§2317. Other provisions applicable
The following chapters and provisions of Title 24-A, where and to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter and the reasonable implications thereof, shall apply to such corporations only to the extent provided for by rules and regulations issued by the superintendent to such corporations:   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
1.  Chapter 1.
General definitions and provisions.
[PL 1971, c. 444, §11 (NEW).]
2.  Chapter 3.
The Insurance Superintendent.
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
3.  Chapter 23.
Trade practices and frauds.
[PL 1971, c. 444, §11 (NEW).]
4.  Chapter 49.
Continuity of management.
[PL 1971, c. 444, §11 (NEW).]
5.  Chapter 57.
Delinquent insurers; rehabilitation and liquidation.
[PL 1971, c. 444, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 444, §11 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2317-A. Explanation and notice to parent of minor (REPEALED)

§2317-A. Explanation and notice to parent of minor
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 556, §D1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 592, §5 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 256, §M9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2318-A. Maternity and routine newborn care

§2318-A. Maternity and routine newborn care
A nonprofit hospital or medical service organization that issues individual and group contracts and certificates providing maternity benefits, including benefits for childbirth, shall provide coverage for services related to maternity and routine newborn care, including coverage for hospital stay, in accordance with the attending physician's or attending certified nurse midwife's determination in conjunction with the mother that the mother and newborn meet the criteria outlined in the "Guidelines for Perinatal Care," published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. For the purposes of this section, "routine newborn care" does not include any services provided after the mother has been discharged from the hospital. For the purposes of this section, "attending physician" includes the obstetrician, pediatrician or other physician attending the mother and newborn. Benefits for routine newborn care required by this section are part of the mother's benefit. The mother and the newborn are treated as one person in calculating the deductible, coinsurance and copayments for coverage required by this section.   [PL 2003, c. 517, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 615, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 258, §A1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 517, §B2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2319. Newborn children coverage

§2319. Newborn children coverage
All individual and group nonprofit hospital and medical service organization contracts and certificates must provide that benefits are payable with respect to a newly born child from the moment of birth.   [PL 2003, c. 517, Pt. A, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 517, Pt. A, §13 (AFF).]
The coverage for newly born children must consist of coverage of injury, sickness or other benefits provided by the contract, including the necessary care and treatment of medically diagnosed congenital defects and birth abnormalities.   [PL 1997, c. 604, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]
If payment of a specific subscription fee is required to provide coverage for a child, the contract may require that notification of birth of a newly born child and payment of the required fees must be furnished to the nonprofit hospital or medical service organization within 31 days after the date of birth in order to have the coverage continue beyond that 31-day period. The payment may be required to be retroactive to the date of birth. Benefits required by section 2318-A must be paid regardless of whether coverage under this section is elected.   [PL 1997, c. 604, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]
The requirements of this section apply to all subscriber contracts delivered or issued for delivery in this State more than 120 days after the effective date of this Act.   [PL 1997, c. 604, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 770, §101 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 332, §N1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 604, §C1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 517, §A1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 517, §A13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2319-A. Mandated offer of domestic partner benefits

§2319-A. Mandated offer of domestic partner benefits
1.  Definition.
[PL 2021, c. 567, §26 (RP).]
2.  Mandated offer of domestic partner benefits.
All individual or group contracts issued by any nonprofit hospital or medical service organization operating pursuant to this chapter must make available to an individual or group policyholder the option for additional benefits for the domestic partner of a subscriber or member, at appropriate rates and under the same terms and conditions as those benefits or options for benefits are provided to spouses of married subscribers or members covered under an individual or group policy.
[PL 2001, c. 347, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 347, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Financial dependency.
Financial dependency of a domestic partner on the subscriber or member may not be required as a condition for eligibility for coverage.
[PL 2001, c. 347, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 347, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Evidence of domestic partnership.
As a condition of eligibility for coverage, a nonprofit hospital and medical service organization or a group policyholder may require a subscriber or member and the subscriber's or member's domestic partner to sign an affidavit attesting that the subscriber or member and the subscriber's or member's domestic partner meet the definition of domestic partner under Title 1, section 72, subsection 2‑C and to show documentation of joint ownership or occupancy of real property, such as a joint deed, joint mortgage or joint lease, or the existence of a joint credit card, joint bank account or powers of attorney in which each domestic partner is authorized to act for the other.
[PL 2021, c. 567, §27 (AMD).]
5.  Preexisting conditions.
A domestic partner is subject to the same provisions on coverage of preexisting conditions as any spouse or dependent of a subscriber or member.
[PL 2001, c. 347, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 347, §5 (AFF).]
6.  Termination of domestic partner benefits.
A nonprofit hospital and medical service organization may terminate coverage in accordance with other applicable provisions of this Title for the domestic partner of a subscriber or member upon notification by the subscriber or member that the domestic partner relationship has terminated.
[PL 2021, c. 567, §28 (AMD).]
7.  Construction.
This section does not prohibit a nonprofit hospital and medical service organization from negotiating a policy providing domestic partner benefits to a policyholder that does not comply with the requirements of this section.
[PL 2001, c. 347, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 347, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 347, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 347, §5 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 567, §§26-28 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2320-A. Screening mammograms

§2320-A. Screening mammograms
1.  Definition.
For purposes of this section, "screening mammogram" means a radiologic procedure that is provided to an asymptomatic woman for the purpose of early detection of breast cancer and that consists of 2 radiographic views per breast.
[PL 1989, c. 875, Pt. I, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Required coverage.
All individual and group nonprofit hospital and medical services plan contracts must provide coverage for screening mammograms performed by providers that meet the standards established by the Department of Health and Human Services rules relating to radiation protection. The policies must reimburse for screening mammograms performed at least once a year for women 40 years of age and over.
A.   [PL 1997, c. 408, §1 (RP); PL 1997, c. 408, §8 (AFF).]
B.   [PL 1997, c. 408, §1 (RP); PL 1997, c. 408, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 1997, c. 408, §1 (RPR); PL 1997, c. 408, §8 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
3.  Application.
This section applies to all policies, contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State. For purposes of this section, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
[PL 2003, c. 517, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]
4.  Reports.
Each nonprofit hospital and medical care service organization subject to this section shall report to the superintendent its experience for each calendar year beginning with 1991 not later than April 30th of the following calendar year. The report must include the information required and be presented in the form prescribed by the superintendent. The report must include the amount of claims paid in this State for services required by this section. The superintendent shall compile this data in an annual report and submit the report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over banking and insurance matters.
[PL 1991, c. 701, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 875, §I2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 701, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 408, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 408, §8 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 517, §B3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2320-B. Acupuncture services

§2320-B. Acupuncture services
All individual and group nonprofit medical services plan contracts and certificates and all nonprofit health care plan contracts and certificates providing coverage for acupuncture must provide coverage for those services when performed by an acupuncturist licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 113-B, subchapter 2, under the same conditions that apply to the services of a licensed physician.   [PL 2003, c. 517, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 647, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 671, §8 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 517, §B4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2320-C. Coverage for breast cancer treatment

§2320-C. Coverage for breast cancer treatment
1.  Inpatient care.
All individual and group nonprofit hospital and medical services plan contracts providing coverage for medical and surgical benefits must ensure that inpatient coverage with respect to the treatment of breast cancer is provided for a period of time determined by the attending physician, after providing notice to the patient regarding the coverage required by this subsection and in consultation with the patient, to be medically appropriate following a mastectomy, a lumpectomy or a lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer.
Nothing in this subsection may be construed to require the provision of inpatient coverage if the attending physician and patient determine that a shorter period of hospital stay is appropriate.
In implementing the requirements of this subsection, an individual and group nonprofit hospital and medical services plan contract may not modify the terms and conditions of coverage based on the determination by any enrollee to request less than the minimum coverage required under this subsection.
All individual and group nonprofit hospital and medical services plan contracts must provide written notice to each enrollee under the contract regarding the coverage required by this subsection. The notice must be prominently positioned in any literature or correspondence made available or distributed by the plan and must be transmitted in the next mailing made by the plan to the enrollee or as part of any yearly information packet sent to the enrollee, whichever is earlier. The notice must also be made available to any physician participating in the insurer's provider network.
[PL 2015, c. 227, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 227, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Reconstruction.
All individual and group nonprofit hospital and medical services plan contracts providing coverage for mastectomy surgery must provide coverage for reconstruction of the breast on which surgery has been performed and surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance if the patient elects reconstruction and in the manner chosen by the patient and the physician.
[PL 1997, c. 408, §2 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 408, §8 (AFF).]
3.  Application.
The requirements of this section apply to all policies, contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State. For purposes of this section, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
[PL 2003, c. 517, Pt. B, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1995, c. 1, §13 (COR). PL 1995, c. 295, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 369, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 408, §2 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 408, §8 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 517, §B5 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 227, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 227, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2320-D. Medical food coverage for inborn error of metabolism

§2320-D. Medical food coverage for inborn error of metabolism
1.  Inborn error of metabolism; special modified low-protein food product.
As used in this section, "inborn error of metabolism" means a genetically determined biochemical disorder in which a specific enzyme defect produces a metabolic block that may have pathogenic consequences at birth or later in life. As used in this section, "special modified low-protein food product" means food formulated to reduce the protein content to less than one gram of protein per serving and does not include foods naturally low in protein.
[PL 1995, c. 369, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Required coverage.
All individual and group nonprofit medical services plan policies and contracts and all nonprofit health care plan policies and contracts must provide coverage for metabolic formula and special modified low-protein food products that have been prescribed by a licensed physician for a person with an inborn error of metabolism. The policies and contracts must reimburse:
A. For metabolic formula; and   [PL 1995, c. 369, §1 (NEW).]
B. Up to $3,000 per year for special modified low-protein food products.   [PL 1995, c. 369, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1995, c. 369, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Application.
The requirements of this section apply to all policies, contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after January 1, 1996. For purposes of this section, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
[PL 1995, c. 369, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1995, c. 1, §13 (RNU). PL 1995, c. 369, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2320-E. Coverage for Pap tests

§2320-E. Coverage for Pap tests
All group nonprofit medical service plan contracts and certificates and all nonprofit health care plan contracts and certificates must provide coverage for screening Pap tests recommended by a physician.   [PL 2003, c. 517, Pt. A, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 517, Pt. A, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 617, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 617, §6 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 517, §A2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 517, §A13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2321. Rate filings on individual subscriber and membership contracts

§2321. Rate filings on individual subscriber and membership contracts
1.  Filing of rate information.
Every nonprofit hospital and medical service organization shall file with the superintendent every rate, rating formula and every modification of any of the foregoing that it proposes to use in connection with individual health insurance contracts, group Medicare supplement contracts as defined in Title 24‑A, chapter 67, group nursing home or long-term care contracts as defined in Title 24‑A, chapter 68 or 68‑A, and certain group contracts included within the definition of "individual health plan" in Title 24‑A, section 2736‑C, subsection 1, paragraph C. Every filing under this subsection must state the effective date of the filing. Every filing under this subsection must be made not less than 60 days in advance of the stated effective date unless the 60-day requirement is waived by the superintendent for a period of time not to exceed 30 days.
[PL 2009, c. 244, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Filing information.
When a filing is not accompanied by the information upon which the organization supports such filing, or the superintendent does not have sufficient information to determine whether such filing meets the requirements that the rates not be excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory, the superintendent shall require the organization to furnish the information upon which it supports the filing. A filing and supporting information are public records within the meaning of Title 1, section 402, subsection 3 and become part of the official record of any hearing held pursuant to section 2322. For the purpose of determining whether the filing produces rates that are not excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory, the superintendent and the Attorney General each may employ consultants, including actuaries, and the reasonable costs of the consultants, including actuaries, which must include costs of testifying at any hearing held pursuant to section 2322, must be borne by the organization making such filing. The organization is not responsible for any costs from the Attorney General exceeding $40,000 for any filing.
[PL 1997, c. 344, §6 (AMD).]
3.  Three-year review.
[PL 1997, c. 344, §6 (RP).]
4.  Criteria for special rate hearings.
[PL 2009, c. 244, Pt. C, §2 (RP).]
5.  Special rate hearing.
[PL 2009, c. 244, Pt. C, §3 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 493, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 558, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 648, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 9, §G5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 48, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 344, §6 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 432, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 428, §F1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 244, Pt. C, §§1-3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2321-A. Standards for when filings are inadequate

§2321-A. Standards for when filings are inadequate
In reviewing rates and rate modifications filed by a nonprofit hospital and medical service organization in accordance with this Title, the superintendent may not require the organization to charge rates that, taking into account investment income and the appropriate level of subscriber reserves, are inadequate to enable it to recover reasonably anticipated claims and administrative expenses and make reasonable contributions to subscriber reserves.   [PL 1997, c. 344, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 344, §7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2321-B. Appropriate level of subscriber reserves

§2321-B. Appropriate level of subscriber reserves
The superintendent may adopt rules establishing the appropriate level of subscriber reserves. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 1997, c. 344, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 344, §7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2322. Hearing

§2322. Hearing
If at any time the superintendent has reason to believe that a filing does not meet the requirements that rates not be excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory or that the filing violates any of Title 24‑A, chapter 23, to the extent it is applicable pursuant to section 2317, the superintendent shall cause a hearing to be held.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §77 (COR).]
Hearings held under this section shall conform to the procedural requirement set forth in the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV.   [PL 1979, c. 558, §3 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 493, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §383 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 330, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 558, §3 (RPR). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §77 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2323. Order

§2323. Order
The superintendent shall issue an order or decision within 30 days after the close of the hearing, or of any rehearing or reargument or within such other period as the superintendent for good cause may require, but not to exceed 30 days. In the order or decision, the superintendent shall either approve or disapprove the rate filing. If the superintendent disapproves the rate filing, the superintendent shall establish the date on which the filing is no longer effective, specify the filing the superintendent would approve and authorize the organization to submit a new filing in accordance with the terms of the order or decision.   [PL 1989, c. 269, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 493, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 558, §4 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 269, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2324. Certified ambulatory health care center outpatient coverage

§2324. Certified ambulatory health care center outpatient coverage
1.  Contract coverage.
Every nonprofit hospital and medical service organization which issues group and individual health care contracts providing coverage for inpatients and outpatient hospital care to residents of the State shall make available coverage for outpatient health care to subscribers with health care facilities certified by the Department of Health and Human Services for purposes of reimbursement under the United States Rural Health Clinic Services Act, Public Law 95-210, or its successor, and with incorporated nonprofit health centers engaged in the delivery of comprehensive primary care provided the health care facility or nonprofit health center providing the care has contracted with the organization on terms and conditions which the organization deems satisfactory to its membership.
[PL 1979, c. 376 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
2.  Services required.
Services provided under such contract to certified rural health clinics shall include, but need not be limited to, services presently provided for under group and individual health care contracts to hospitals or groups of hospitals presently licensed under Title 22, chapter 405, or its successor. In no way shall services provided under such contracts to these health clinics be construed to require a nonprofit hospital or medical services organization to provide contract coverage for a service in a particular rural health clinic which does not meet state qualifications or criteria.
[PL 1979, c. 376 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 376 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2325. Community health services coverage (REPEALED)

§2325. Community health services coverage
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 419, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 663, §139 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 515, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2325-B. Mandated Benefits Advisory Commission (REPEALED)

§2325-B. Mandated Benefits Advisory Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 480, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 503, §B104 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 556, §A2 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 878, §A65 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 701, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2325-C. Coverage for prostate cancer screening

§2325-C. Coverage for prostate cancer screening
1.  Definition.
As used in this section, "services for the early detection of prostate cancer" means the following procedures provided to a man for the purpose of early detection of prostate cancer:
A. A digital rectal examination; and   [PL 1997, c. 754, §1 (NEW).]
B. A prostate-specific antigen test.   [PL 1997, c. 754, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 754, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Required coverage for prostate cancer screening.
All individual and group nonprofit hospital and medical services plan contracts must provide coverage for services for the early detection of prostate cancer. The contracts must reimburse for services for the early detection of prostate cancer, if recommended by a physician, at least once a year for men 50 years of age or older until a man reaches the age of 72.
[PL 1997, c. 754, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Application.
The requirements of this section apply to all policies, contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after September 1, 1998. For purposes of this section, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
[PL 1997, c. 754, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 754, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2326. Appeals from order or decision of the superintendent

§2326. Appeals from order or decision of the superintendent
Any person whose interests are substantially and directly affected and aggrieved by an order or decision of the superintendent or any party to a hearing held pursuant to section 2322 may appeal therefrom as provided in Title 24-A, section 236.   [PL 1979, c. 558, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 558, §5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2327. Group rates

§2327. Group rates
A group health care contract may not be issued by a nonprofit hospital or medical service organization in this State until a copy of the group rates to be used in calculating the premium for these contracts has been filed for informational purposes with the superintendent. The filing must include the base rates and a description of any procedures to be used to adjust the base rates to reflect factors including but not limited to age, gender, health status, claims experience, group size and coverage of dependents. Notwithstanding this section, rates for group Medicare supplement, nursing home care or long-term care contracts and for certain group contracts included within the definition of "individual health plan" in Title 24‑A, section 2736‑C, subsection 1, paragraph C must be filed in accordance with section 2321 and rates for small group health plans as defined by Title 24‑A, section 2808‑B must be filed in accordance with that section.   [PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 558, §5 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 648, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 428, §E1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 469, §E1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2327-A. Applicability (REPEALED)

§2327-A. Applicability
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 422, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 861, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 861, §4 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 332, §L1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 445, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 445, §32 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 604, §B1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 256, §M11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2327-B. Rating practices in individual insurance (REPEALED)

§2327-B. Rating practices in individual insurance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 547, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 256, §M12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2327-C. Continuity of health insurance coverage (REPEALED)

§2327-C. Continuity of health insurance coverage
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 445, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 445, §32 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 256, §M13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2328. Health care contracts; supplementing Medicare; compliance with provisions of Title 24-A, chapter 67 (REPEALED)

§2328. Health care contracts; supplementing Medicare; compliance with provisions of Title 24-A, chapter 67
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 234, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 254, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 698, §107 (RAL). PL 1999, c. 256, §M14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2328-A. Nursing home and long-term care contracts; compliance with Title 24-A, chapter 68 (REPEALED)

§2328-A. Nursing home and long-term care contracts; compliance with Title 24-A, chapter 68
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 648, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 256, §M15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2330. Conversion on termination of contracts or eligibility (REPEALED)

§2330. Conversion on termination of contracts or eligibility
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 606, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 91, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 684, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 25, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 447, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 668, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 822, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 822, §6 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 885, §§E21,22 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §E47 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 189, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 189, §4 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 332, §§A1-7 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 393, §A25 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 604, §B2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2331. Optional coverage for optometric services

§2331. Optional coverage for optometric services
1.  Coverage required to be made available.
Every nonprofit hospital or medical service organization which issues group health care contracts providing coverage for the services of a "physician" or "doctor" to residents of this State shall make available coverage for such services when performed by an optometrist to the extent the services are within the lawful scope of practice of an optometrist licensed to practice in this State, provided that the optometrist performing the services has contracted with the organization under terms and conditions which the organization deems satisfactory to its membership.
[PL 1981, c. 698, §107 (RAL).]
2.  Contract.
The group contract making available coverage for the services referred to in this section shall contain provisions for maximum benefits and coinsurance, and reasonable limitations, deductibles and exclusions.
[PL 1981, c. 698, §107 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 698, §107 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2332-B. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

§2332-B. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, "HIV" and "antibody to HIV" have the same meanings as set out in Title 5, section 19201.
[PL 1991, c. 3, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Prohibitions.
No individual or group hospital, medical or health care service contract delivered or issued for delivery in this State, other than a contract that provides benefits for specific diseases or accidental injuries only, may provide more restrictive coverage for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or ARC, HIV-related diseases or for related services, than for any other disease or sickness, or exclude coverage for AIDS, ARC or HIV-related diseases, except through an exclusion under which all diseases and sicknesses are treated equally.
[PL 1991, c. 3, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Test results.
No nonprofit hospital or medical services organization or nonprofit health care plan may request any person to reveal whether the person has obtained a test for the presence of antibodies to HIV or a test to measure the virus or to reveal the results of such tests taken prior to an application for coverage.
[PL 1991, c. 3, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 176, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 3, §2 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2332-C. Assessment of mandated benefits proposals (REPEALED)

§2332-C. Assessment of mandated benefits proposals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 556, §A3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 701, §4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 256, §M16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2332-D. Jury service

§2332-D. Jury service
1.  Prohibition.
A nonprofit hospital or medical service organization that issues group health care contracts providing coverage for medical care to residents of this State may not terminate coverage for any person covered under those contracts because the person has been summonsed for or is engaged in jury service under Title 14, chapter 305, subchapter I‑A.
[PL 1989, c. 801, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Application.
This section applies to all policies and any certificate executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after January 1, 1991. For purposes of this section, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
[PL 1989, c. 801, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 801, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 19: NONPROFIT HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2332-E. Standardized claim forms

§2332-E. Standardized claim forms
All nonprofit hospital or medical service organizations and nonprofit health care plans providing payment or reimbursement for diagnosis or treatment of a condition or a complaint by a licensed health care practitioner must accept the current standardized claim form for professional services approved by the Federal Government and submitted electronically. All nonprofit hospital or medical service organizations and nonprofit health care plans providing payment or reimbursement for diagnosis or treatment of a condition or a complaint by a licensed hospital must accept the current standardized claim form for professional or facility services, as applicable, approved by the Federal Government and submitted electronically. A nonprofit hospital or medical service organization or nonprofit health care plan may not be required to accept a claim submitted on a form other than the applicable form specified in this section and may not be required to accept a claim that is not submitted electronically, except from a health care practitioner who is exempt pursuant to section 2985.   [PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. D, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. D, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 477, §D5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 477, §F1 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 218, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 469, §D1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 469, §D9 (AFF).