Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 7: DUE PROCESS IN STERILIZATION ACT OF 1982
34-B §7004. Informed consent required for sterilization

§7004. Informed consent required for sterilization
1.  Informed consent required.  Except as provided in this chapter, prior to initiating sterilization procedures on any individual, a physician shall obtain and record the informed consent of that individual.  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Hearing required to determine ability to give informed consent for sterilization.  A hearing to determine ability to give informed consent for sterilization is required when sterilization is sought for:  
A. Persons under age 18 years and not married or otherwise emancipated;   [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
B. Persons presently under public or private guardianship or conservatorship;   [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
C. Persons residing in a state institution providing care, treatment or security, or otherwise in state custody; or   [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
D. Persons from whom a physician could not obtain informed consent.   [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).

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