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19-A M.R.S. § 3311 Definitions
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As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 1. Application. "Application" means a request under the Convention by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf o…
19-A M.R.S. § 3312 Applicability
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This subchapter applies only to a support proceeding under the Convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of this subchapter is inconsistent with a provision in subchapters 1 to 6, this subchapter controls.
19-A M.R.S. § 3313 Relationship of the department to United States central authority
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The Department of Health and Human Services of this State is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the Convention.
19-A M.R.S. § 3314 Initiation by department of support proceedings
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1. Duty of department. In a proceeding pursuant to this subchapter, the department shall: A. Transmit and receive applications; and [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] B. Initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding regarding an application in a trib…