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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT
22 §3476. Spiritual treatment


22 ME Rev Stat § 3476 (2012 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION HEADING: PL 1973, C. 790, §1 (AMD)

Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS

Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS HEADING: PL 1981, C. 527, §1 (NEW)

§3476. Spiritual treatment

1. Treatment not considered abuse, neglect or exploitation. An incapacitated or dependent adult shall not be considered to be abused, neglected or exploited solely because treatment is by spiritual means by an accredited practitioner of a recognized religious organization.

[ 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW) .]

2. Treatment to be considered if requested. When medical treatment is authorized, under this chapter, treatment by spiritual means by an accredited practitioner of a recognized religious organization may also be considered if requested by the incapacitated or disabled adult or his caretaker.

[ 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW).

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