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22 M.R.S. § 1901 Legislative intent
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The Legislature finds that family planning services are not sufficiently available as a practical matter to many persons in this State, that unwanted pregnancy may place severe medical, emotional, social and economic burdens on the family unit and that it is desirable that inhibi…
22 M.R.S. § 1902 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2019, c. 236, §3 (AMD).] 1. Contraceptive procedures. "Contraceptive procedures" means any medically accepted procedure to prevent pregnancy when performed by or …
22 M.R.S. § 1903 Authority and policy
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It is the policy and authority of this State that: [PL 2019, c. 236, §4 (AMD).] 1. Availability. Family planning services must be readily and practicably available to all persons desiring and needing such services; 2. Consistent with public policy. The delivery of family planning…
22 M.R.S. § 1904 Rules
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The commissioner is authorized and directed to adopt rules and establish programs to enable the department, either directly or under contractual arrangements with other organizations, to promptly implement this chapter.