Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, ch. 1161 – Municipal General Assistance | Midpage

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Maine Revised Statutes

Chapter 1161

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, ch. 1161

Municipal General Assistance

4301Definitions 4302Delegation of duties; oath; bond 4302-ATraining for overseers and municipal officials 4303Prosecution and defense of towns 4304General assistance offices 4305Municipal ordinance required 4306Records; confidentiality of information 4307Municipality of responsibility; residency 4308Applications 4309Eligibility 4310Emergency benefits prior to full verification 4311State reimbursement to municipalities; reports 4312Unorganized territory 4313Reimbursement to individuals relieving eligible persons; prior approval; emergencies 4314Cooperation in administration of general assistance 4315False representation 4315-AUse of income for basic necessities required 4316-AWork requirement 4317Use of potential resources 4318Recovery of expenses 4319Liability of relatives for support 4320Liens on real estate 4321Grant, denial, reduction or termination to be communicated in writing; right to a hearing 4322Right to a fair hearing 4323Department of Health and Human Services; responsibilities 4326Nonlapsing funds 4327Reporting