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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 703: BIRTH RECORDS
22 §2761-A. Baptismal records in lieu of birth certificates

Universal Citation:
22 ME Rev Stat § 2761-A (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

§2761-A. Baptismal records in lieu of birth certificates

Any Native American whose birth is not recorded pursuant to this Title relating to the registration of live births may, in lieu of a birth certificate, present an official copy of the baptismal record from the files of the mission where the Native American was baptized. The baptismal record has the same evidentiary character as an unamended and undelayed birth certificate under section 2707. [2009, c. 601, §19 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1993, c. 738, §C4 (NEW). 2009, c. 601, §19 (AMD).

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