22 §4301. Definitions
§4301. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).] 1. Basic necessities. “Basic necessities” means food, potable water, clothing, shelter, fuel, electricity, nonelective medical services as recommended by a physician, nonprescription drugs, telephone where it is necessary for […]
22 §4316. Work requirement (REPEALED)
§4316. Work requirement (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 697, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 489, §§6,14 (RP).
22 §4302. Delegation of duties; oath; bond
§4302. Delegation of duties; oath; bond Overseers may authorize some person whom they shall designate to perform such of the duties imposed upon them by this chapter as they may determine. The overseers may designate more than one person to perform those duties. Before entering upon the performance of those duties, the person or persons […]
22 §4316-A. Work requirement
§4316-A. Work requirement 1. Ineligibility for assistance. An applicant is ineligible for assistance for 120 days in all municipalities in the State when any municipality establishes that the applicant, without just cause: A. Refuses to search for employment when that search is reasonable and appropriate; [PL 1985, c. 489, §§7, 14 (NEW).] B. […]
22 §4303. Prosecution and defense of towns
§4303. Prosecution and defense of towns For all purposes provided for in this chapter, the overseers or any person appointed by them in writing may prosecute and defend a town. [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).
22 §4304. General assistance offices
§4304. General assistance offices 1. Local office. There must be in each municipality a general assistance office or designated place where any person may apply for general assistance at regular, reasonable times designated by the municipal officers. Notice must be posted of these times, the name of the overseer available to take applications in an […]
22 §4305. Municipal ordinance required
§4305. Municipal ordinance required 1. Program required; ordinance. A general assistance program shall be operated by each municipality and shall be administered in accordance with an ordinance enacted, after notice and hearing, by the municipal officers of each municipality. [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).] 2. Availability of ordinance. The ordinance and a copy […]
22 §4306. Records; confidentiality of information
§4306. Records; confidentiality of information The overseer shall keep complete and accurate records pertaining to general assistance, including the names of eligible persons assisted and the amounts paid for their assistance. Records, papers, files and communications relating to an applicant or recipient made or received by persons charged with responsibility of administering this chapter are […]
22 §4307. Municipality of responsibility; residency
§4307. Municipality of responsibility; residency 1. General assistance required. Municipalities shall provide general assistance to all eligible persons at the expense of that municipality, except as provided in section 4311. A municipality may not move or transport a person into another municipality to avoid responsibility for general assistance support for that person. A municipality […]
22 §4308. Applications
§4308. Applications In order to receive assistance from any municipality, the applicant or a duly authorized representative must file a written application with the overseer, except as provided in section 4304, subsection 3. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. AAA, §6 (AMD).] 1. Initial and subsequent applications. Except as provided in section 4316‑A, subsection 1‑A, […]