2019 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Chapter 1691: MAINE BACKGROUND CHECK CENTER ACT
22 §9052. Background Check Center
§9052. Background Check Center
In order to promote and protect the health and safety of children and adults in need of support and care, the Background Check Center is established within the department to operate an Internet-based system that employers use to access criminal records and other background information to determine the eligibility of individuals to work in direct access positions with vulnerable Maine citizens including children, elderly persons, dependent adults and persons with disabilities. The online system is maintained by the Background Check Center in coordination with the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification and with other state and federal agencies. [PL 2015, c. 299, §25 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 299, §25 (NEW).
