§3479. Optional reporting
Any person may make a report to the department when that person has reasonable cause to suspect an incapacitated or dependent adult has been or is at substantial risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation. [PL 2003, c. 653, §13 (AMD).]
1. Dependent.
[PL 1989, c. 858, §12 (RP).]
2. Incapacitated.
[PL 1989, c. 858, §12 (RP).]
3. Suspected incapacity.
[PL 1989, c. 858, §12 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §E2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 616, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 858, §12 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 653, §13 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION
Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS
Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT
Subchapter 1-A: REPORTING OF ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION
22 §3477. Persons mandated to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation
22 §3478. Mandatory reporting to medical examiner for post-mortem investigation