§4321. Grant, denial, reduction or termination to be communicated in writing; right to a hearing
Any action relative to the grant, denial, reduction, suspension or termination of relief provided under this chapter must be communicated to the applicant in writing. The decision must include the specific reason or reasons for that action and must inform the person affected of the person's right to a hearing, the procedure for requesting the hearing, the right to notify the department and the available means for notifying the department, if the person believes that the municipality has acted in violation of this chapter. Proceedings relating to the grant, denial, reduction, suspension or termination of relief provided under this chapter are not public proceedings under Title 1, chapter 13, unless otherwise requested by the applicant or recipient. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §201 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §201 (COR).
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 Work requirement (REPEALED)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