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22 M.R.S. §4099-J: Definitions
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
- SUBTITLE 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION
- PART 3: CHILDREN
- CHAPTER 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT
- SUBCHAPTER 18: INVESTIGATION OF OUT-OF-HOME CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
1. Investigation team. "Investigation team" means individuals employed by the department to investigate allegations of out-of-home abuse or neglect pursuant to this subchapter.
2. Licensed. "Licensed" means holding a license as defined in Title 5, section 8002, subsection 5 or, with respect to the Department of Education, any other form of approval or authorization required by law.
3. Out-of-home abuse or neglect. "Out-of-home abuse or neglect" means abuse or neglect or a suspicious child death:
A. That occurs in a facility or in the care of a person licensed or subject to inspection by the department, the Department of Education or the Department of Corrections;
B. That occurs in a facility operated by the department, the Department of Education or the Department of Corrections; or
C. That occurs in the care of an unlicensed provider that is funded by the department.
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