Maine § 34-B §3013 Residents of certified recovery residences (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 34-B, SECTION 3012)

Maine Statutes

§ 34-B §3013 — Residents of certified recovery residences (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 34-B, SECTION 3012)

Maine·Title 34-B BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES·Ch. 3 MENTAL HEALTH

1.Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

2.Eligibility of residents. An individual residing in a certified recovery residence is eligible to apply for a program housing voucher to be used upon the individual's departure from the certified recovery residence, as long as the individual meets all applicable standards and conditions established by the department for the program. Residency in a certified recovery residence may not be construed as a barrier to application or receipt of such a voucher. This section does not authorize individuals to use program housing vouchers to subsidize the cost of residing at a certified recovery residence.

3.Guidance. The department shall provide guidance to certified

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1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Eligibility of residents.
An individual residing in a certified recovery residence is eligible to apply for a program housing voucher to be used upon the individual's departure from the certified recovery residence, as long as the individual meets all applicable standards and conditions established by the department for the program. Residency in a certified recovery residence may not be construed as a barrier to application or receipt of such a voucher. This section does not authorize individuals to use program housing vouchers to subsidize the cost of residing at a certified recovery residence.
3.
Guidance.
The department shall provide guidance to certified recovery residences and housing assistance programs to ensure consistent application of this section, including public education efforts to inform residents of certified recovery residences and providers in certified recovery residences of their rights and responsibilities under this section.
4.
Rulemaking.
The department shall adopt or amend rules as necessary to implement the provisions of this section. In adopting rules, the department shall ensure that individuals being released from institutions, individuals being released from incarceration and homeless individuals have priority over individuals residing in certified recovery residences in the award of program housing vouchers. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.

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