§5607. Notice of rights
The commissioner shall provide a written copy of this subchapter and of section 1207 to each person receiving services and, if the person receiving services has been adjudged incompetent, to the parent or guardian of the person receiving services. [PL 1993, c. 326, §11 (AMD).]
1. Prompt notification. Each person receiving services must be promptly informed in clear language of that person's legal rights.
[PL 1993, c. 326, §11 (AMD).]
2. Posting requirement. A copy of this subchapter must be posted by each provider.
[PL 2011, c. 186, Pt. A, §35 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 769, §A130 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 326, §11 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 186, Pt. A, §35 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 284, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Chapter 5: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM
Subchapter 4: RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM OR ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY
34-B §5604-A. Duty to report incidents; Adult Protective Services Act and rights violations
34-B §5608. Residential council
34-B §5609. Habilitation and vocational rehabilitation services