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34-B M.R.S. § 7001 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the "Due Process in Sterilization Act of 1982."
34-B M.R.S. § 7002 Legislative intent
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The Legislature finds and declares that sterilization procedures are generally irreversible and represent potentially permanent and highly significant consequences for the patient involved. The Legislature recognizes that certain legal safeguards are necessary to prevent indiscri…
34-B M.R.S. § 7003 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).] 1. Custodian. "Custodian" means the person having care and custody over the individual seeking sterilization or the individual for whom s…
34-B M.R.S. § 7004 Informed consent required for sterilization
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1. Informed consent required. Except as provided in this chapter, prior to initiating sterilization procedures on any individual, a physician shall obtain and record the informed consent of that individual. 2. Hearing required to determine ability to give informed consent for ste…