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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 19502 (2026)

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The Governor shall designate an agency, independent of any state or private agency that provides treatment, services or habilitation to persons with disabilities, to serve as the protection and advocacy agency for persons with disabilities.   [PL 2001, c. 357, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 357, §3 (AMD).
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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2000–2001 · leading case: Risinger Ex Rel. Risinger v. Concannon, 117 F. Supp. 2d 61 (D. Me. 2000).
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Risinger Ex Rel. Risinger v. Concannon, 117 F. Supp. 2d 61 (D. Me. 2000). “, provides for the designation of such an agency, see 5 M.R.S.A. § 19502, and states that this “agency may pursue administrative, legal and other appropriate remedies on behalf of persons with disabilities.”
Off. of Advocacy v. Bangor Mental Health Inst. (Me. Super. Ct 2001). “§ 15043 and 5 M.R.S.A. § 19502 both require the designated agency to be independent of any state or private agency that provides treatment, services or habilitation.”
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