§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 confidential and no information relating to a person who is an applicant or recipient may be disclosed to the general public, unless expressly permitted by that person. [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION
Part 5: MUNICIPAL SUPPORT OF THE POOR
Chapter 1161: MUNICIPAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE
22 §4302. Delegation of duties; oath; bond
22 §4303. Prosecution and defense of towns
22 §4304. General assistance offices
22 §4305. Municipal ordinance required
22 §4306. Records; confidentiality of information
22 §4307. Municipality of responsibility; residency
22 §4310. Emergency benefits prior to full verification
22 §4311. State reimbursement to municipalities; reports
22 §4312. Unorganized territory
22 §4313. Reimbursement to individuals relieving eligible persons; prior approval; emergencies
22 §4314. Cooperation in administration of general assistance
22 §4315. False representation
22 §4315-A. Use of income for basic necessities required
22 §4316. Work requirement (REPEALED)
22 §4317. Use of potential resources
22 §4318. Recovery of expenses
22 §4319. Liability of relatives for support
22 §4320. Liens on real estate
22 §4321. Grant, denial, reduction or termination to be communicated in writing; right to a hearing
22 §4322. Right to a fair hearing
22 §4323. Department of Health and Human Services; responsibilities