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34-B §1435. Unnatural death of resident

§1435. Unnatural death of resident When the death of any resident in a state institution is not clearly the result of natural causes, an examination and inquest shall be held as in other cases, and the commissioner or the chief administrative officer of the institution shall cause a medical examiner to be immediately notified for […]

34-B §1436. Rules regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation

§1436. Rules regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation The department shall promulgate rules regarding the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in state institutions, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, section 8053.   [PL 1987, c. 305 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 305 (NEW). RR 2009, c. 2, §95 (COR).

34-B §1406. Improper conduct of institutional officers

§1406. Improper conduct of institutional officers The commissioner may inquire into any improper conduct imputed to state institutional officers in relation to the concerns of their institutions, and for that purpose may:   [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).] 1.  Subpoenas.  Issue subpoenas for witnesses and compel their attendance and the production of papers and […]

34-B §1407. Appointment of physician

§1407. Appointment of physician In every state institution to which a person with mental illness or a person with an intellectual disability or autism may be committed, the commissioner shall appoint a physician experienced in the care and treatment of such persons and the necessary assistants to the physician.   [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. […]

34-B §1401. Chief administrative officers (REPEALED)

§1401. Chief administrative officers (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §CCC14 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 667, §2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 395, §G12 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 395, §G20 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 560, §§K25,26 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 236, §§3,4 (REV). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. N, […]

34-B §1402. Community services

§1402. Community services 1.  Commissioner’s duty.  In every state institution to which a person with mental illness or an intellectual disability may be committed, the commissioner shall organize and administer the duties set forth in subsection 2.   [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §69 (AMD).] 2.  Duties.  The department shall:   A. Supervise clients […]

34-B §1403. Boards of visitors (REPEALED)

§1403. Boards of visitors (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §265 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A177 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 887, §5 (RP).

34-B §1404. Legal actions

§1404. Legal actions 1.  Contract actions.  Actions founded on any contract made with the State Purchasing Agent, or with any official of the department under the authority granted by the State Purchasing Agent, on behalf of any of the state institutions may be brought by the official making the contract or that official’s successor in […]

34-B §1405. Emergencies

§1405. Emergencies When emergency situations are certified by the chief administrative officer of a state institution to exist at the institution, the commissioner may, with the approval of the Governor, assign departmental personnel as may be necessary to assist in controlling the emergency situation.   [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).] 1.  Temporary assignment.  The […]