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22 M.R.S. § 4171 Findings and purposes
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1. Findings. The Legislature finds that: A. Finding adoptive families for children for whom state assistance is desirable, pursuant to the Adoption Assistance Program established in Title 18‑C, Article 9, Part 4, and assuring the protection of the interests of the children affect…
22 M.R.S. § 4172 Compacts authorized; definitions
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1. Authorization. The department may develop, participate in the development of, negotiate and enter into one or more interstate compacts on behalf of this State with other states to implement one or more of the purposes set forth in this chapter. When so entered into, and for so…
22 M.R.S. § 4173 Contents of compacts
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1. Content. A compact entered into pursuant to the authority conferred by this chapter shall have the following content: A. A provision making it available for joinder by all states; [PL 1983, c. 721 (NEW).] B. A provision or provisions for withdrawal from the compact upon writte…
22 M.R.S. § 4174 Optional contents of compacts
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1. Optional content. A compact entered into pursuant to the authority conferred by this chapter may contain provisions in addition to those required pursuant to section 4173, as follows: A. Provisions establishing procedures and entitlements to medical, developmental, child care …