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TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE

• Chapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
• Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 102: TOBACCO TAX AND HEALTH PROTECTION
• Chapter 103: CERTIFICATE OF NEED
• Chapter 103-A: CERTIFICATE OF NEED
• Chapter 105: HEALTH FACILITIES INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ACT
• Chapter 107: MAINE HEALTH CARE FINANCE COMMISSION
• Chapter 151: DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICERS
• Chapter 152: PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE
• Chapter 153: LOCAL HEALTH OFFICERS
• Chapter 155: MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND AUTOPSIES
• Chapter 157: DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
• Chapter 157-A: HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LABORATORY
• Chapter 159: NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND MEDICAL NEEDS COMPACT
• Chapter 159-A: STATE NUCLEAR SAFETY PROGRAM
• Chapter 160: RADIATION PROTECTION ACT
• Chapter 161: NEW ENGLAND HEALTH SERVICES AND FACILITIES COMPACT
• Chapter 163: NEW ENGLAND COMPACT ON RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH PROTECTION
• Chapter 165: RADON REGISTRATION ACT
• Chapter 250: CONTROL OF NOTIFIABLE DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
• Chapter 250-A: HUMAN LEUKOCYTE ANTIGEN SCREENING FUND
• Chapter 251: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
• Chapter 252: LEAD POISONING CONTROL ACT
• Chapter 252-A: HYPODERMIC APPARATUS EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
• Chapter 252-B: POISON CONTROL CENTER
• Chapter 253: ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ADDICTION
• Chapter 254: UNIFORM ALCOHOLISM AND INTOXICATION TREATMENT ACT
• Chapter 254-A: STATE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• Chapter 255: CANCER
• Chapter 256: TRAUMA REPORTING
• Chapter 257: MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION
• Chapter 257-A: CONTROL OF BROWNTAIL MOTHS
• Chapter 258: PESTICIDES CONTROL
• Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL
• Chapter 259: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
• Chapter 259-A: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE REPORTING
• Chapter 260: CONSENT OF MINORS FOR HEALTH SERVICES
• Chapter 260-A: SETTLEMENT FUNDS
• Chapter 261: PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS
• Chapter 261-A: PREVENTION OF HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS
• Chapter 262: SMOKING
• Chapter 262-A: RETAIL TOBACCO SALES
• Chapter 263: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH
• Chapter 263-A: COMPRESSED AIR
• Chapter 263-B: ABORTIONS
• Chapter 265: MASS GATHERINGS
• Chapter 265-A: SMOKING IN RETAIL STORES
• Chapter 265-B: VENDING MACHINE SALES OF CIGARETTES
• Chapter 265-C: SALE OF UNPACKAGED CIGARETTES
• Chapter 266: SWIMMING POOLS
• Chapter 266-A: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES
• Chapter 266-B: LYME DISEASE AND OTHER TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES
• Chapter 267: EXPOSURE TO DIETHYLSTILBESTROL
• Chapter 269: RAPE CRISIS CENTERS
• Chapter 269-A: SMOKING IN RETAIL STORES
• Chapter 270: SHOPPING CENTERS AND RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
• Chapter 270: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES
• Chapter 270-A: PUBLIC REST ROOM FACILITIES IN EATING PLACES
• Chapter 270-B: PUBLIC REST ROOM FACILITIES IN EATING PLACES
• Chapter 270-C: MAINE WATER WELL PROGRAM
• Chapter 271: HEALTH PROGRAMS
• Chapter 273: HYPERTENSION
• Chapter 275: ASTHMA AND LUNG DISEASE
• Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 402: HOSPITAL ASSESSMENTS
• Chapter 403: TOWN HOSPITALS
• Chapter 404: PRIVATE MENTAL HOSPITALS
• Chapter 405: LICENSING OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS
• Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT
• Chapter 405-B: LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS
• Chapter 405-C: TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUMS
• Chapter 405-D: HOSPITAL COOPERATION ACT
• Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
• Chapter 407: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES
• Chapter 408: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
• Chapter 408-A: SCHOOL NURSE CONSULTANT
• Chapter 409: CRIPPLED CHILDREN
• Chapter 411: MAINE MEDICAL LABORATORY ACT
• Chapter 412: LICENSING OF END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE FACILITIES
• Chapter 413: HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
• Chapter 414: HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER SELF-REFERRALS
• Chapter 415: DENTAL HEALTH
• Chapter 416: 1979 DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION ACT
• Chapter 416-A: DENTAL SERVICES
• Chapter 417: TEMPORARY NURSE AGENCIES
• Chapter 417-A: BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR TEMPORARY NURSE AGENCIES
• Chapter 419: HOME HEALTH SERVICES
• Chapter 421: AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
• Chapter 551: PURE FOODS AND DRUGS GENERALLY
• Chapter 553: FLOUR
• Chapter 555: INSPECTION AND SALE OF MILK
• Chapter 556: MAINE METH WATCH PROGRAM
• Chapter 557: NARCOTICS
• Chapter 558: MARIJUANA, SCHEDULED DRUGS, IMITATION SCHEDULED DRUGS AND HYPODERMIC APPARATUSES
• Chapter 558-A: MARIJUANA THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH PROGRAM
• Chapter 558-B: MARIJUANA THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH PROGRAM
• Chapter 558-C: MAINE MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA ACT
• Chapter 559: WATER FOR HOMES OR SCHOOLS
• Chapter 560: WATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
• Chapter 561: CAMPS AND ROADSIDE PLACES
• Chapter 562: CAMPING AREAS, RECREATIONAL CAMPS, YOUTH CAMPS AND EATING ESTABLISHMENTS
• Chapter 562-A: PREPARATION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
• Chapter 563: SLAUGHTERHOUSES AND MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS
• Chapter 564: MAINE MEAT INSPECTION ACT
• Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
• Chapter 602: PUBLIC POOLS AND SPAS
• Chapter 603: PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS
• Chapter 604: DISPOSAL OF UNUSED PHARMACEUTICALS
• Chapter 605: PRESCRIPTION DRUG ADVERTISING
• Chapter 701: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 703: BIRTH RECORDS
• Chapter 705: MARRIAGE RECORDS AND LICENSES
• Chapter 706: UNIFORM DETERMINATION OF DEATH ACT
• Chapter 707: DEATHS AND BURIALS
• Chapter 709: DISPOSAL OF DEAD BODIES
• Chapter 710: UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT
• Chapter 710-A: LIVING WILLS
• Chapter 710-B: REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT
• Chapter 711: MEDICAL EXAMINER ACT
• Chapter 713: REHABILITATION ACT
• Chapter 714: DIVISION OF DEAFNESS
• Chapter 715: INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED
• Chapter 715-A: ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS OF HEAD INJURY
• Chapter 717: ASSISTANCE TO THE SEVERELY PHYSICALLY DISABLED TO ENABLE THEM TO WORK
• Chapter 717-A: ASSISTANCE TO THE SEVERELY PHYSICALLY DISABLED TO ENABLE THEM TO WORK
• Chapter 718: ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMPROVING OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITITES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
• Chapter 851: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 853: SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS
• Chapter 854: MAINE SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH COVERAGE PLAN
• Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS
• Chapter 855-A: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 855-B: ADMINISTRATION
• Chapter 855-C: BENEFITS
• Chapter 855-D: SPECIAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 857: USE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FOR PERSONNEL AND LICENSURE ACTIONS
• Chapter 951: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 953: ADMINISTRATION
• Chapter 955: ELIGIBILITY AND RECEIPT OF AID
• Chapter 957: REIMBURSEMENT OR RECOVERY OF PAYMENTS
• Chapter 958: PROTECTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR ADULTS
• Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT
• Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
• Chapter 960: EYE CARE
• Chapter 961: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
• Chapter 962: PREVENTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
• Chapter 963: DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS
• Chapter 1051: CHILDREN'S SERVICES: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 1051-A: INTERIM CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT
• Chapter 1052: MAINE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND
• Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES
• Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
• Chapter 1053-A: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
• Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
• Chapter 1054: THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1981
• Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
• Chapter 1054-B: PARENTS AS SCHOLARS
• Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY
• Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS
• Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN
• Chapter 1057: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION COUNCILS
• Chapter 1058: MAINE CHILDREN'S TRUST INCORPORATED
• Chapter 1059: SHORT-TERM EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
• Chapter 1061: LONG-TERM FOSTER CARE
• Chapter 1063: SOCIAL WORKERS' AND CASEWORKERS' TRAINING
• Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT
• Chapter 1082: QUALITY CHILD CARE
• Chapter 1154: INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
• Chapter 1151: INTERSTATE COMPACT ON WELFARE SERVICES
• Chapter 1152: NEW ENGLAND WELFARE COMPACT
• Chapter 1152-A: ADOPTION ASSISTANCE COMPACT
• Chapter 1153: INTERSTATE COMPACT ON PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
• Chapter 1161: MUNICIPAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE
• Chapter 1251: MUNICIPAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
• Chapter 1351: INDIANS AND TRIBES GENERALLY
• Chapter 1352: MAINE INDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
• Chapter 1352-A: SCHOOL COMMITTEE
• Chapter 1353: PENOBSCOT TRIBE
• Chapter 1355: PASSAMAQUODDY TRIBE
• Chapter 1451: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 1453: BUREAU OF ELDER AND ADULT SERVICES
• Chapter 1455: MAINE COMMITTEE ON AGING
• Chapter 1457: COORDINATED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR MAINE'S ELDERLY
• Chapter 1457-A: CONGREGATE HOUSING FOR MAINE'S ELDERLY
• Chapter 1458: HOME WEATHERIZATION AND FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
• Chapter 1471: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 1473: BUREAU OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
• Chapter 1475: MAINE HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
• Chapter 1477: COMMUNITY SERVICES
• Chapter 1501: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 1503: PRIORITY SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM
• Chapter 1505: ADULT DAY CARE
• Chapter 1601: ALCOHOLISM, INTOXICATION AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION
• Chapter 1602: OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION
• Chapter 1603: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PRESCRIPTION MONITORING
• Chapter 1621: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 1622: COORDINATED IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
• Chapter 1623: IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND OTHER ADULTS AT RISK OF INAPPROPRIATE PLACEMENT IN INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS
• Chapter 1625: PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR SEVERELY PHYSICALLY DISABLED ADULTS
• Chapter 1661: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 1663: LICENSES
• Chapter 1664: ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAMS
• Chapter 1665: ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAMS
• Chapter 1666: PATIENTS' RIGHTS
• Chapter 1666-A: APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVERS
• Chapter 1666-B: INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS AND INCENTIVES FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CARE IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
• Chapter 1667: DRUG TREATMENT CENTERS
• Chapter 1669: CHILDREN'S HOMES
• Chapter 1670: INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE RELATING TO CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTERS
• Chapter 1671: CHILD PLACING AGENCY
• Chapter 1673: CHILD CARE FACILITIES
• Chapter 1675: NURSERY SCHOOLS
• Chapter 1677: EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
• Chapter 1678: ALZHEIMER SPECIAL CARE PROGRAMS
• Chapter 1679: ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM
• Chapter 1680: MAINE HOSPICE COUNCIL
• Chapter 1681: LICENSING OF HOSPICE PROGRAMS
• Chapter 1683: MAINE HEALTH DATA ORGANIZATION
• Chapter 1684: SENTINEL EVENTS REPORTING
• Chapter 1684-A: SCREENING FOR METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
• Chapter 1685: QUALITY EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
• Chapter 1686: NEWBORN HEARING PROGRAM
• Chapter 1687: BIRTH DEFECTS PROGRAM