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2010 Maine Code
TITLE 34-B: MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. K, @7 (rpr))
Chapter 5: MENTAL RETARDATION
34-B §5607. Notice of rights

Universal Citation:
34-B ME Rev Stat § 5607 (2010 through 124th Legis)
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Subchapter 4: RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION OR AUTISM HEADING: PL 1993, C. 326, §1 (RPR)

§5607. Notice of rights

The commissioner shall provide a written copy of this subchapter and of section 1207 to each person receiving services and, if the person receiving services has been adjudged incompetent, to the parent or guardian of the person receiving services. [1993, c. 326, §11 (AMD).]

1. Prompt notification. Each person receiving services must be promptly informed in clear language of that person's legal rights.

[ 1993, c. 326, §11 (AMD) .]

2. Posting requirement. A copy of this subchapter must be posted in each residential and day facility.

[ 1993, c. 326, §11 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). 1987, c. 769, §A130 (AMD). 1993, c. 326, §11 (AMD).

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