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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405: LICENSING OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1829. Notice to medical utilization review entity

§1829. Notice to medical utilization review entity
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Medical utilization review entity" means a person, corporation, organization or other entity that provides medical utilization review services as defined in Title 24‑A, section 2773.   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
B. "Emergency treatment" means treatment of a case involving accidental bodily injury or the sudden and unexpected onset of a critical condition requiring medical or surgical care for which a person seeks immediate medical attention within 24 hours of the onset.   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
[PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
2.  Notification requirement.
If a hospital provides emergency treatment to a person who is insured or otherwise covered under a policy or contract that requires review of hospitalization by a medical utilization review entity, the hospital must notify the medical utilization review entity covering that person, unless the person is:
A. Released from the hospital no more than 48 hours after admission; or   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
B. Covered under an insurance policy or contract that is not subject to Title 24, section 2302‑B, Title 24‑A, section 2749‑A or Title 24‑A, section 2847‑A.   [PL 1993, c. 645, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]
The notification must include the name of the person admitted, the general medical nature of the admission and the telephone number of the admitting physician or other health care provider treating the person.
[PL 1993, c. 645, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Timing of notification.
Notification must be made within 2 business days after the hospital determines the identity of the utilization review entity and receives written authorization to release the information by the patient or other person authorized to permit release of the information.
[PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
4.  Exemption.
The hospital is exempt from this requirement if:
A. The hospital receives a written confirmation from the admitting physician, the patient or a representative of the patient that the medical utilization review entity has been notified; or   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
B. The hospital is not able to obtain written authorization to release the information, following a good faith effort by the hospital to obtain that authorization.   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
[PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
5.  Immunity from liability for notification.
Neither the hospital nor any of its employees or representatives may be held liable for damages resulting from the notification required by this section.
[PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 767, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 823 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 548, §A17 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 645, §A2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405: LICENSING OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1830. Pharmaceutical services in nursing homes

§1830. Pharmaceutical services in nursing homes
1.  Notice.
Each nursing home shall post a notice in a place within the nursing home where notices for residents are ordinarily posted stating that each resident has the right to obtain medication from a pharmacy of the resident's choice as provided in section 1826, subsection 1.
[PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §18 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 548, §A18 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405: LICENSING OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1831. Patient referrals

§1831. Patient referrals
1.  Provision of information.
In order to provide for informed patient or resident decisions, a hospital or nursing facility shall provide a standardized list of licensed providers of care and services and available physicians for all patients or residents prior to discharge for whom home health care, hospice care, acute rehabilitation care, a hospital swing bed as defined in section 328, subsection 15 or nursing care is needed. The list must include a clear and conspicuous notice of the rights of the patient or resident regarding choice of providers.
A. For all patients or residents requiring home health care or hospice care, the list must include all licensed home health care and hospice providers that request to be listed and any branch offices, including addresses and phone numbers, that serve the area in which the patient or resident resides.   [PL 2013, c. 214, §1 (AMD).]
B. For all patients or residents requiring nursing facility care or a hospital swing bed, the list must include all appropriate facilities that request to be listed that serve the area in which the patient or resident resides or wishes to reside and the physicians available within those facilities that request to be listed.   [PL 2013, c. 214, §1 (AMD).]
C. The hospital or nursing facility shall disclose to the patient or resident any direct or indirect financial interest the hospital or nursing facility has in the nursing facility or home health care provider.   [PL 1997, c. 337, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 214, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Rulemaking.
The department shall establish by rule guidelines necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including but not limited to the standardized list referenced in subsection 1 and contact information for the long-term care ombudsman program under section 5107‑A. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2013, c. 214, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 337, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 214, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405: LICENSING OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1832. Safety and security in hospitals

§1832. Safety and security in hospitals
A hospital licensed under this chapter shall, on an annual basis, adopt a safety and security plan to protect the patients, visitors and employees of the hospital from aggressive and violent behavior. The safety and security plan must include a process for hospitals to receive and record incidents and threats of violent behavior occurring at or arising out of employment at the hospital. The safety and security plan must prohibit a representative or employee of the hospital from interfering with a person making a report as provided in the plan.   [PL 2011, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 254, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 254, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 254, §2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405: LICENSING OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1833. Referral of veterans

§1833. Referral of veterans
1.  Screening.
A hospital licensed under this chapter shall screen all patients presenting for emergency care at the hospital's emergency department regarding whether or not the patient has prior service in the military. This information must be added to the hospital's patient data management system.
[PL 2021, c. 430, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Referral.
If a patient presenting for emergency care at the emergency department of a hospital licensed under this chapter identifies as having prior service in the military under subsection 1, the hospital shall, at a minimum, provide the patient with the following information and document the provision of this information in the hospital's patient data management system:
A. Contact information for the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services. The hospital shall inform the patient that the bureau may be able to assist the patient with accessing state and federal veterans benefits; and   [PL 2021, c. 430, §1 (NEW).]
B. A copy of a benefits and resource guide for veterans seeking emergency care made available on the publicly accessible website of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services.   [PL 2021, c. 430, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 430, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 430, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1841. Short title (REPEALED)

§1841. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1842. Legislative findings and intent (REPEALED)

§1842. Legislative findings and intent
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1843. Definitions (REPEALED)

§1843. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1844. Certificate of public advantage (REPEALED)

§1844. Certificate of public advantage
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. J, §§11-15 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §55 (COR). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1845. Continuing supervision (REPEALED)

§1845. Continuing supervision
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. J, §§16, 17 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1846. Record keeping (REPEALED)

§1846. Record keeping
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1847. Judicial review of department action (REPEALED)

§1847. Judicial review of department action
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1848. Attorney General authority (REPEALED)

§1848. Attorney General authority
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). RR 2005, c. 2, §16 (COR). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1849. Effect of filing an application under this chapter; applicability (REPEALED)

§1849. Effect of filing an application under this chapter; applicability
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. J, §18 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1850. Assessment (REPEALED)

§1850. Assessment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1851. Application fee (REPEALED)

§1851. Application fee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT (REPEALED) › 22 §1852. Rulemaking (REPEALED)

§1852. Rulemaking
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 37, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-B: LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1861. Limitation on payments to health care institutions

§1861. Limitation on payments to health care institutions
The Legislature is concerned that certain health care institutions have engaged persons with the intent to interfere with, inhibit or disrupt the free exercise of the right of all employees to organize and choose representatives for the purpose of negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment or other mutual aid or protection as provided in Title 26, section 931. The Legislature declares that it is consistent with public policy to prohibit the use of funds received from the State for the purpose of engaging those persons. The Legislature acknowledges the right of employers to communicate with employees concerning the issue of unionization and further recognizes that employers may obtain counsel for advice and assistance.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §69 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 502, §A69 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-B: LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1862. Definitions

§1862. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
1.  Disallowed expenditure.
"Disallowed expenditure" means an amount paid to any person for those acts or services rendered, which result in:
A. The commission of an unfair labor practice or prohibited practice as determined by:
(1) The National Labor Relations Board pursuant to the United States Code, Title 29, Section 158;
(2) The Maine Labor Relations Board pursuant to Title 26, chapter 7, 9, 9‑A or 9‑B; or
(3) A court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Title 26, section 911; and   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
B. Influencing employees respecting unionization, when costs for these activities are disallowed for reimbursement pursuant to Medicare law and regulation.   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
[PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
2.  Health care institution.
"Health care institution" means any person, partnership, association or corporation, including county or local government unit, required to obtain a license pursuant to chapter 405.
[PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
3.  Person.
"Person" means any person, partnership, association or corporation engaged or employed by a health care institution.
[PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
4.  Proportional share.
"Proportional share" means the revenue received from the State during the previous 12 months, divided by the sum of revenue received from the State, 3rd party payors and patients during the corresponding 12 months.
[PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-B: LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1863. Recovery of state funds

§1863. Recovery of state funds
Upon notification that a health care institution has paid an amount for a disallowed expenditure, the department shall make a determination as to the amount of the disallowed expenditure. The department shall withhold an amount equal to a proportional share of the amount of the disallowed expenditure, according to a schedule determined by the department, from future payments of medical assistance reimbursements to be received by the health care institution. If that agency or court determination of a violation is under appeal, the withholding shall be stayed pending a final adverse decision against the institution.   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-B: LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1864. Expenditures not included

§1864. Expenditures not included
To the extent consistent with Medicare and Medicaid law and regulation, disallowed expenditures shall not include amounts paid to any person for services rendered as follows:   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
1.  Unfair labor practice.
In the commission of any unfair labor practice out of necessity to obtain judicial review of a unit determination finding;
[PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
2.  Contract negotiations.
Reasonable expenses for contract negotiations or preparations therefor;
[PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
3.  Disputes concerning contracts.
Reasonable expenses associated with disputes concerning the interpretation of contracts;
[PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
4.  Attorneys' fees.
Expenses for attorneys' fees arising out of a court or agency proceeding or appeal or in preparation therefor; or
[PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
5.  Educational instruction.
Reasonable expenses for educational instruction of supervisors or management employees concerning state or federal labor laws.
[PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-B: LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1865. Reporting requirement

§1865. Reporting requirement
1.  Report.
Each health care institution which receives funds from the department shall annually report to the department the amount paid to any person for the purpose of influencing its employees, respecting unionization, or attempts to coerce employees to otherwise interfere with or restrain the exercise of employee rights to organize and choose representatives for the purpose of negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment or other mutual aid or protection.
[PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
2.  Violation.
Violation of this section shall result in an administrative fine of up to $500 for each offense, as determined pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.
[PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-B: LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1866. Rules

§1866. Rules
The Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall adopt rules in order to implement this chapter, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-B: LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS › 22 §1867. Distance restriction on placement of Medicaid recipients

§1867. Distance restriction on placement of Medicaid recipients
The department may make Medicaid reimbursement for a nursing facility contingent on a maximum distance between a patient's home and the nursing facility if the maximum distance is not more than 60 miles; except that the distance restriction may not be applied to the Maine Veterans' Homes.   [PL 2015, c. 397, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §R2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 205, §1 (RPR). PL 2015, c. 397, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-C: TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUMS (REPEALED) › 22 §1871. Establishment and maintenance (REPEALED)

§1871. Establishment and maintenance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §A16 (RAL). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §109 (COR). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §52 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-C: TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUMS (REPEALED) › 22 §1872. Admission; charges (REPEALED)

§1872. Admission; charges
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §A16 (RAL). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §52 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-D: HOSPITAL COOPERATION ACT › 22 §1881. Short title (REPEALED)

§1881. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 814, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §2 (RP). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-D: HOSPITAL COOPERATION ACT › 22 §1882. Definitions (REPEALED)

§1882. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 814, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 232, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 583, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 670, §2 (RP). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-D: HOSPITAL COOPERATION ACT › 22 §1883. Certification for cooperative agreements (REPEALED)

§1883. Certification for cooperative agreements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 814, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 232, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 583, §§3-7 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 670, §2 (RP). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-D: HOSPITAL COOPERATION ACT › 22 §1884. Judicial review of department action (REPEALED)

§1884. Judicial review of department action
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 814, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §2 (RP). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-D: HOSPITAL COOPERATION ACT › 22 §1885. Attorney General authority (REPEALED)

§1885. Attorney General authority
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 814, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 719, §10 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 719, §12 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 232, §5 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 583, §§8-12 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 670, §2 (RP). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-D: HOSPITAL COOPERATION ACT › 22 §1886. Effect of certification; applicability (REPEALED)

§1886. Effect of certification; applicability
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 814, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 583, §§13,14 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 670, §2 (RP). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-D: HOSPITAL COOPERATION ACT › 22 §1887. Assessment (REPEALED)

§1887. Assessment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 814, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 232, §6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 306, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 306, §2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 670, §2 (RP). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-D: HOSPITAL COOPERATION ACT › 22 §1888. Review (REPEALED)

§1888. Review
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 814, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 232, §7 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 670, §2 (RP). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 405-D: HOSPITAL COOPERATION ACT › 22 §1889. Application fee (REPEALED)

§1889. Application fee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 583, §15 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §2 (RP). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES › 22 §1901. Legislative intent

§1901. Legislative intent
The Legislature finds that family planning services are not sufficiently available as a practical matter to many persons in this State, that unwanted pregnancy may place severe medical, emotional, social and economic burdens on the family unit and that it is desirable that inhibitions and restrictions to the delivery of family planning services be reduced so that all persons desiring and needing such services have ready and practicable access to the services in appropriate settings sensitive to persons' needs and beliefs. The Legislature therefore declares that it is consistent with public policy to make available comprehensive medical knowledge, assistance and services relating to family planning.   [PL 2019, c. 236, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 236, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES › 22 §1902. Definitions

§1902. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2019, c. 236, §3 (AMD).]
1.  Contraceptive procedures.
"Contraceptive procedures" means any medically accepted procedure to prevent pregnancy when performed by or under the direction of a health care practitioner on a requesting and consenting patient.
[PL 2019, c. 236, §3 (AMD).]
1-A.  Comprehensive family life education.
"Comprehensive family life education" means education in kindergarten to grade 12 regarding human development and sexuality, including education on family planning and sexually transmitted diseases, that is medically accurate and age appropriate; that respects community values and encourages parental communication; that develops skills in communication, decision making and conflict resolution; that contributes to healthy relationships; that promotes responsible sexual behavior with an emphasis on abstinence; that addresses the use of contraception; that promotes individual responsibility and involvement regarding sexuality; and that teaches skills for responsible decision making regarding sexuality.
[PL 2001, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Contraceptive supplies.
"Contraceptive supplies" means those medically approved drugs, prescriptions, rhythm charts, devices and other items designed to prevent pregnancy through chemical, mechanical, behavioral or other means.
[PL 2019, c. 236, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Family planning.
"Family planning" means informed and voluntary self-determination of desired family size and of the timing of child bearing based upon comprehensive knowledge of factors pertinent to this determination.
[PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Family planning services.
"Family planning services" means medically safe and effective sexual and reproductive health care and education that enable persons to freely plan their children, avoid unintended pregnancy and maintain reproductive and sexual health through the provision of contraceptive supplies, contraceptive procedures and related counseling; the prevention and treatment of infertility; appropriate prenatal and obstetric care; the prevention or treatment of sexually transmitted infections; and other services necessary for reproductive and sexual health.
[PL 2019, c. 236, §3 (AMD).]
5.  Physician.
[PL 2019, c. 236, §3 (RP).]
5-A.  Health care practitioner.
"Health care practitioner" means an individual who is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized under the laws of the State to provide health care services.
[PL 2019, c. 236, §3 (NEW).]
6.  Person.
"Person" means any person regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, number of children, marital status, motive and citizenship.
[PL 2019, c. 236, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 654, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 236, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES › 22 §1903. Authority and policy

§1903. Authority and policy
It is the policy and authority of this State that:   [PL 2019, c. 236, §4 (AMD).]
1.  Availability.
Family planning services must be readily and practicably available to all persons desiring and needing such services;
[PL 2019, c. 236, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Consistent with public policy.
The delivery of family planning services by duly authorized persons in all agencies and instrumentalities of this State is consistent with public policy;
[PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Refusal.
Nothing in this chapter inhibits a health care practitioner from refusing to furnish family planning services when the refusal is for medical reasons;
[PL 2019, c. 236, §4 (AMD).]
4.  Objections.
A private institution or health care practitioner or agent or employee of such institution or health care practitioner may not be prohibited from refusing to provide family planning services when such refusal is based upon religious or conscientious objection; and
[PL 2019, c. 236, §4 (AMD).]
5.  Scope of practice.
Nothing in this chapter changes the scope of practice of a health care practitioner.
[PL 2019, c. 236, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 470, §A73 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 236, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES › 22 §1904. Rules

§1904. Rules
The commissioner is authorized and directed to adopt rules and establish programs to enable the department, either directly or under contractual arrangements with other organizations, to promptly implement this chapter.   [PL 2019, c. 236, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §§B6,7 (REV). PL 2019, c. 236, §5 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES › 22 §1905. Funds

§1905. Funds
The department is authorized to receive and disburse such funds as may be available to it for family planning services to any nonprofit organization, public or private, engaged in providing such services. Family planning programs administered by the department may be developed in consultation, in coordination or on a contractual basis with other family planning agencies in this State, including, but not limited to, the Family Planning Association of Maine, Inc., and its affiliates.   [PL 2019, c. 236, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2019, c. 236, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES › 22 §1906. Availability

§1906. Availability
To the extent family planning funds are available, the department shall provide family planning services to medically indigent persons eligible for such services as determined by rules adopted by the commissioner. Family planning services must also be available to all others who are unable to reasonably obtain these services privately, at a reasonable cost to be determined by the rules adopted by the commissioner. Any funds so collected must be retained by the department for the support of these services.   [PL 2019, c. 236, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §§B6,7 (REV). PL 2019, c. 236, §7 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES › 22 §1907. Refusal

§1907. Refusal
The refusal of any person to accept family planning services does not affect the right of that person to receive public assistance or public health services or to access any other public benefit. The employees of agencies engaged in the administration of this chapter shall recognize that the right to make decisions concerning family planning is a fundamental personal right of the individual, and nothing in this chapter in any way abridges such right nor may any individual be required to receive family planning services or to state reasons for refusing the offer of family planning services.   [PL 2019, c. 236, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 236, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES › 22 §1908. Minors

§1908. Minors
Notwithstanding section 1503, family planning services may be furnished to any minor by a health care practitioner. The health care practitioner is under no obligation to obtain the consent of the minor's parent or guardian or to inform the parent or guardian of the prevention or treatment under this section. Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit the health care practitioner rendering the prevention services or treatment from informing the parent or guardian.   [PL 2019, c. 236, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 236, §9 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES › 22 §1909. Construction

§1909. Construction
This chapter shall be construed to protect the rights of all persons to pursue their religious beliefs, to follow the dictates of their own consciences, to prevent imposition upon any person's moral standards and to respect the right of every person to self-determination in respect to family planning.   [PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES › 22 §1910. Comprehensive family life education services

§1910. Comprehensive family life education services
The commissioner shall undertake initiatives to implement effective, comprehensive family life education services. In providing such services, the commissioner shall contract with local family planning programs to provide:   [PL 2001, c. 654, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Training.
Training for teachers, parents and community members in the development and implementation of comprehensive family life education curriculum and in planning for an evaluation component as part of comprehensive school health education;
[PL 2001, c. 654, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Staff.
Resource staff persons to provide expert training, curriculum development and implementation and evaluation services on a statewide basis;
[PL 2001, c. 654, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Forums.
Funding to promote and coordinate community and youth forums in communities identified as having high needs for comprehensive family life education;
[PL 2001, c. 654, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Issue management; policy development training.
Funding for issue management and policy development training for school boards, superintendents, principals and administrators across the State; and
[PL 2001, c. 654, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Recognition of performance.
Funding for grants to school-based comprehensive family life education programs to recognize outstanding performance and share strategies for success.
[PL 2001, c. 654, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 654, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES › 22 §1911. Parental option

§1911. Parental option
To the extent that comprehensive family life education takes place in a school, a parent may choose to not have that parent's child participate in a comprehensive family life education program.   [PL 2001, c. 654, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 654, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 407: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1950. Definition of "child"

§1950. Definition of "child"
For the purposes of this chapter, the word "child" shall mean any person who has not attained the age of 18 years.   [PL 1971, c. 598, §35 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 433, §45 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 598, §35 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 407: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1951. Health improvement program

§1951. Health improvement program
The department is authorized to administer a program to extend and improve its services for promoting the health of mothers and children, especially in rural areas and in areas suffering from severe economic distress. This chapter may not be construed as authorizing any public official, agent or representative, in carrying out this chapter, to take charge of any child over the objections of a parent of that child, or of the person standing in loco parentis to that child, except pursuant to a proper court order.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §110 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 512, §1 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §110 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 407: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1952. Acceptance of federal provisions (REPEALED)

§1952. Acceptance of federal provisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 470, §§A74,A75 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 407: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES › 22 §1953. Federal grants (REPEALED)

§1953. Federal grants
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 470, §A76 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 408: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING › 22 §1961. Public Health Nursing Program

§1961. Public Health Nursing Program
There is established within the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health, the Public Health Nursing Program.   [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. D, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 516 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §D2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 408: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING › 22 §1962. Director

§1962. Director
The Director of the Public Health Nursing Program must be licensed as a registered nurse in the State and shall have education and experience in community health nursing.   [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 516 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §B86 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §D3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 408: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING › 22 §1964. Required staffing

§1964. Required staffing
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and without further approval or justification, the department shall promptly fill all public health nurse positions within the Public Health Nursing Program for which funding is provided.   [PL 2017, c. 312, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
The department shall widely post public notices for public health nurse vacancies under this section on publicly accessible state websites and in other appropriate locations. Public notice must be posted within 30 days of the effective date of this section for vacancies then existing and within 30 days of each subsequent vacancy that occurs. The department shall recruit and hire qualified individuals for these vacant positions.   [PL 2017, c. 312, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 312, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. NN, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 408: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING › 22 §1965. Required office space; support for staff

§1965. Required office space; support for staff
The department shall provide office space and support services on a regional basis for the staff of the Public Health Nursing Program to the full extent of required staffing provided in section 1964 in order to derive the maximum benefit from the professional skills of public health nursing staff and to minimize unnecessary driving time.   [PL 2017, c. 312, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 312, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 408-A: SCHOOL NURSE CONSULTANT › 22 §1971. School nurse consultant position (REPEALED)

§1971. School nurse consultant position
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 731, §QQ1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 1, Pt. D, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. EE, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §16 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. A, §11 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. DD, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 408-A: SCHOOL NURSE CONSULTANT › 22 §1972. Duties (REPEALED)

§1972. Duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 731, §QQ1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. DD, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 409: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES › 22 §2000. Definition of "child"

§2000. Definition of "child"
For the purposes of this chapter, the word "child" means any person who has not attained the age of 22 years.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 433, §46 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 598, §36 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 574, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 409: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES › 22 §2001. Program of service

§2001. Program of service
The department, through its Bureau of Health, is authorized to administer a program of services for children who are disabled or who are suffering from conditions that lead to a disability, and to supervise the administration of those services included in the program that are not administered directly by it. The purpose of the program is to develop, extend and improve services for locating such children and for providing for medical, surgical, corrective and other services of care, and for facilities for diagnosis, hospitalization and aftercare. This chapter may not be construed as authorizing any public official, agent or representative, in carrying out this chapter, to take charge of any child over the objection of a parent of that child, or of the person standing in loco parentis to that child, except pursuant to a proper court order.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §111 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 574, §13 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §111 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 409: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES › 22 §2002. Acceptance of federal provisions (REPEALED)

§2002. Acceptance of federal provisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 470, §A77 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 409: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES › 22 §2003. Federal grants (REPEALED)

§2003. Federal grants
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 470, §A78 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 411: MAINE MEDICAL LABORATORY ACT › Article 1: TITLE, INTENT AND APPLICATION › 22 §2011. Short title

§2011. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Maine Medical Laboratory Act."   [PL 1975, c. 218 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 380 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 218 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 411: MAINE MEDICAL LABORATORY ACT › Article 1: TITLE, INTENT AND APPLICATION › 22 §2012. Purpose

§2012. Purpose
The proper operation of medical laboratories within the State is a matter of vital concern, since they provide essential health services by aiding medical practitioners in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. It is the purpose of this Act to develop, establish and enforce minimum standards for the licensure of medical laboratories and to provide for qualifications for the director of such laboratories. This Act shall be liberally construed to carry out these objectives and purposes.   [PL 1981, c. 66, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 380 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 218 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 66, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 411: MAINE MEDICAL LABORATORY ACT › Article 1: TITLE, INTENT AND APPLICATION › 22 §2013. Exemptions (REPEALED)

§2013. Exemptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 380 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 218 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 470, §A79 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 211, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 72, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 2: HEALTH › Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE › Chapter 411: MAINE MEDICAL LABORATORY ACT › Article 2: DEFINITIONS › 22 §2014. Definitions

§2014. Definitions
For the purposes of this Act, the following words and phrases have the meanings ascribed to them unless the context otherwise requires.   [PL 1975, c. 218 (RPR).]
1.  Commission.
[PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. B, §5 (RP).]
2.  Department.
"Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services of the State of Maine.
[PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
3.  Director of medical laboratory.
"Director of medical laboratory" means an individual who is responsible for the professional, technical and scientific operation of a medical laboratory, including the reporting of the findings of medical laboratory tests. The director of a medical laboratory may not be merely nominal, but must be responsible for its operation to such extent as may be necessary to assure compliance with the objects and purposes of this Act.
[PL 1975, c. 218 (RPR).]
4.  Medical laboratory.
"Medical laboratory" or "laboratory" means any institution, building or place which provides through its ownership or operation an organization which employs methods and instruments for the examination of blood, tissues, secretions and excretions of the human body or any function of the human body in order to diagnose disease, follow the course of disease, aid in the treatment of such disease or detect drugs or toxic substances or which produces information used as a basis for health advice or which purports to offer such examinations unless otherwise provided by law.
[PL 1987, c. 211, §3 (AMD).]
5.  Person.
"Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership or association.
[PL 1975, c. 218 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 380 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 218 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 211, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §B5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).