There is a newer version
of
this Section
2017 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE
Chapter 404: PRIVATE MENTAL HOSPITALS
22 §1781. License; visitation; penalty
Universal Citation: 22 ME Rev Stat § 1781 (2017)
§1781. License; visitation; penalty
The Department of Health and Human Services may license any suitable person to establish and keep a private hospital or private house for the reception and treatment of patients who are mentally deranged. The hospital or private house shall be subject to visitation by the department or any member thereof. [1983, c. 459, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
Whoever establishes or keeps the private hospital or private house without a license, or after revocation or during suspension of the license, shall be fined not more than $500. [1983, c. 459, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1983, c. 459, §2 (NEW). 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Maine may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
