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Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B. Behavioral and Developmental Services § 7004. Informed consent required for sterilization

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Informed consent required. Except as provided in this chapter, prior to initiating sterilization procedures on any individual, a physician shall obtain and record the informed consent of that individual.

2. Hearing required to determine ability to give informed consent for sterilization. A hearing to determine ability to give informed consent for sterilization is required when sterilization is sought for:

A. Persons under age 18 years and not married or otherwise emancipated;

B. Persons presently under public or private guardianship or conservatorship;

C. Persons residing in a state institution providing care, treatment or security, or otherwise in state custody; or

D. Persons from whom a physician could not obtain informed consent.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B. Behavioral and Developmental Services § 7004. Informed consent required for sterilization - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-34-b-behavioral-and-developmental-services/me-rev-st-tit-34-b-sect-7004/

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