§7015. Penalties
1. Violations. Anyone knowingly or willfully violating section 7009, subsection 1, is guilty of a Class D crime.
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
2. Falsification of petition; aiding or procuring unlawful sterilization. Anyone knowingly or willfully falsifying a petition under this chapter or otherwise aiding or procuring the performance of a sterilization without a court order in a situation covered by this chapter is guilty of a Class D crime.
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Chapter 7: DUE PROCESS IN STERILIZATION ACT OF 1982
34-B §7002. Legislative intent
34-B §7004. Informed consent required for sterilization
34-B §7005. Sterilization authorized by court
34-B §7007. Submitting petition to determine informed consent; notice of hearing
34-B §7008. Hearing upon a petition to determine informed consent for sterilization
34-B §7014. Confidentiality; court costs
34-B §7017. Sterilization procedures review committee (REPEALED)