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PUBLIC Law, Chapter 357

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An Act To Require Notice to and Input from Municipalities in Which Certain Group Homes Are Located

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 34-B MRSA §3612  is enacted to read:

§ 3612 Municipal notification

With regard to residential services for persons committed to the custody of the commissioner pursuant to Title 15, chapter 5, 120 days prior to the opening of a residential facility by the department or to signing a contract with a community agency to provide a community-based residential facility, the department shall provide the specific location and detailed information to the municipality in which the facility is to be located. The department shall review any response or site alternatives provided by municipal officials prior to the opening of the facility or signing of the contract.

Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 126th Legislature, First Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.


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