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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 1666: PATIENTS' RIGHTS
22 §7922. Definitions


22 ME Rev Stat § 7922 (2012 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

§7922. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [1981, c. 445, (NEW).]

1. Long-term care facility. "Long-term care facility" means any facility program of assisted living licensed pursuant to chapters 1663 and 1664, and any nursing facility or unit licensed pursuant to chapter 405.

[ 2001, c. 596, Pt. B, §13 (AMD); 2001, c. 596, Pt. B, §25 (AFF) .]

2. Resident. "Resident" means any person who lives in and receives services or care in a long-term care facility.

[ 1981, c. 445, (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 445, (NEW). 1991, c. 69, §4 (AMD). 1993, c. 661, §20 (AMD). 1995, c. 670, §B7 (AMD). 1995, c. 670, §D5 (AFF). 2001, c. 596, §B13 (AMD). 2001, c. 596, §B25 (AFF).

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