Maine Revised Statutes

§2903. Notice of claim before suit

1. Commencement of action. No action for professional negligence may be commenced until the plaintiff has:

A. Served and filed written notice of claim in accordance with section 2853; [1991, c. 505, §6 (AMD).]

B. Complied with the provisions of subchapter IV-A; and [1985, c. 804, §§14, 22 (NEW).]

C. Determined that the time periods provided in section 2859 have expired. [1985, c. 804, §§14, 22 (NEW).]

[ 1991, c. 505, §6 (AMD) .]

2. Statute of limitations. Any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled under section 2859.

[ 1985, c. 804, §§14, 22 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1977, c. 492, §3 (NEW). 1985, c. 804, §14 (RPR). 1989, c. 827, §5 (AMD). 1991, c. 505, §6 (AMD).

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