34-B M.R.S. § 5432
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34-B §5432. Commissioner's duties
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The commissioner shall: [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
1. Community participation. Encourage persons in local communities to participate in the provision of supportive services for persons with intellectual disabilities or autism, so that persons in the community may have a better understanding of the need for those services; [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §95 (AMD).]
2. Financial assistance. When offering assistance to community-based programs, follow the procedures set forth in this Article; and [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
3. Rules. Adopt rules, according to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , relating to the administration of the services authorized by this article and adopt major substantive rules, according to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A , relating to rate setting pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 12, Part BBBB and Public Law 2005, chapter 519, Part CCC. [PL 2007, c. 237, §1 (AMD).]
1. Community participation. Encourage persons in local communities to participate in the provision of supportive services for persons with intellectual disabilities or autism, so that persons in the community may have a better understanding of the need for those services; [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §95 (AMD).]
2. Financial assistance. When offering assistance to community-based programs, follow the procedures set forth in this Article; and [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
3. Rules. Adopt rules, according to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , relating to the administration of the services authorized by this article and adopt major substantive rules, according to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A , relating to rate setting pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 12, Part BBBB and Public Law 2005, chapter 519, Part CCC. [PL 2007, c. 237, §1 (AMD).]
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