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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A municipality may establish and maintain one or more hospitals, nursing facilities, boarding homes or any other institution, place, building or agency for the care, accommodation or hospitalization of the sick or injured or for the care of any aged or other persons requiring or receiving chronic or convalescent care. Any such facility shall be subject to all statutes and licensing requirements applicable to the particular type of facility.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 22. Health and Welfare § 1761. Municipal hospitals - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-22-health-and-welfare/me-rev-st-tit-22-sect-1761/
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