Maine Statutes
§ 22 §5103 — Declaration of objectives
Maine·Title 22 HEALTH AND WELFARE·Part 1 SERVICES TO MAINE'S AGING AND ADULTS·Ch. 1451 GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.Objectives.
It is declared that, in keeping with the traditional American concept of the inherent dignity of the individual in our society, the older people of our State are entitled to, and it is the joint and several duty of the individual, the individual's family, relatives and friends; the community and private agencies of the community; and the governments of the political subdivisions of this State, the State of Maine and the United States of America to assist our older people to secure equal opportunity to full and free enjoyment of the following objectives:
2.Purpose.
It is further declared that thousands of older people in this State are suffering unnecessary harm from the lack of adequate services. It is therefore the purpose of this Act, in support of the above objectives, t
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Legislative History
PL 1973, c. 630, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §210 (COR).
Nearby Sections
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§ 22 §5101
Short title§ 22 §5102
Declaration of a people§ 22 §5103
Declaration of objectives§ 22 §5104
Definitions§ 22 §5104-A
State agencies to cooperate§ 22 §5105
Bureau of Elder and Adult Services§ 22 §5106
Powers and duties§ 22 §5107
State agencies to cooperate§ 22 §5107-A
Long-term care ombudsman program§ 22 §5107-B
Long-term Care Steering Committee§ 22 §5107-C
Program established§ 22 §5107-E
Evaluation teams§ 22 §5107-F
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