Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, § 4099-J (2025)
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.
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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.
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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;
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B. That occurs in a facility operated by the department, the Department of Education or the Department of Corrections; or
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C. That occurs in the care of an unlicensed provider that is funded by the department.
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