Maine § 1712. - Itemized bills
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1712. — Itemized bills, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1712.. Itemized bills
Each hospital licensed by the State under chapter 405 shall inform all patients, or their legal guardians, in writing, at the time of the patient's discharge, that it will provide an itemized bill upon their request. [PL 1983, c. 166 (NEW).]
The request may be made by the patient or the patient's legal guardian at discharge or at any time within 7 years after discharge. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §107 (COR).]
The hospital shall provide an itemized bill to the person making the request within 30 days of the request. [PL 1983, c. 166 (NEW).]
Notwithstanding this section, effective July 1, 1985, each hospital shall itemize on the hospital bill of each patient the cost of nursing services provided to that patient. [PL 1983, c. 166 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1712.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1712. cover?
Section 1712. ("Itemized bills") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1712.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1712." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 1712. apply to my situation?
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