24 M.R.S. §2903: Notice of claim before suit

1. Commencement of action. No action for professional negligence may be commenced until the plaintiff has:

A. Served and filed written notice of claim in accordance with section 2853;

B. Complied with the provisions of subchapter IV‑A; and

C. Determined that the time periods provided in section 2859 have expired.

2. Statute of limitations. Any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled under section 2859.