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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 406: FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
22 §1907. Refusal

Universal Citation:
22 ME Rev Stat § 1907 (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE

§1907. Refusal

The refusal of any person to accept family planning services shall not affect the right of such person to receive public assistance or public health services or to avail himself of 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 shall in any way abridge such right nor shall any individual be required to state his reasons for refusing the offer of family planning services. [1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1973, c. 624, §1 (NEW).

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