§507. Authority to receive federal funds
The bureau may accept federal funds under any federal law now in effect or hereafter enacted that makes these funds available to the states for: [PL 1997, c. 455, §29 (AMD).]
1. Furnish information to veterans, beneficiaries and dependents. Furnishing information to veterans and their beneficiaries and dependents concerning their rights under laws of the United States and other states relating to veterans' benefits;
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
2. Provide assistance. Providing assistance in making application for benefits;
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
3. Reemployment and readjustment. Furnishing information and assistance respecting reemployment and other matters concerning the readjustment of veterans to civilian life;
[PL 2001, c. 662, §69 (AMD).]
4. Federal requirements. Meeting such federal requirements regarding the administration of federal funds as may be conditions precedent to the receipt of these funds; and
[PL 2001, c. 662, §69 (AMD).]
5. Cemetery construction and maintenance. The state cemetery grants program.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §70 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 626, §20 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 455, §29 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §§69,70 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Chapter 7: MAINE BUREAU OF VETERANS' SERVICES
37-B §502. Director of Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services
37-B §504. Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System
37-B §505. Aid to veterans and their dependents
37-B §506. Certain documents confidential
37-B §507. Authority to receive federal funds
37-B §507-A. Custodian to provide copies
37-B §508. Veteran service officers
37-B §509. Confidentiality of military service records
37-B §510. Commemorative certificates, coins and medals
37-B §512. Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund
37-B §512-A. Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System Care Fund Advisory Board
37-B §513. Homelessness prevention coordination (REPEALED)
37-B §513-A. Veterans' homelessness prevention coordination
37-B §514. Coordinated Veterans Assistance Fund; establishment; report