Maine § 3184. - Recovery of illegal payments

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3184. — Recovery of illegal payments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3184.. Recovery of illegal payments

The department may recover the amount expended for aid in a civil action from a recipient or a former recipient who has failed to disclose assets that would have rendered the recipient or former recipient ineligible had the recipient or former recipient disclosed the assets. Such actions must be prosecuted by the Attorney General in the name of the State of Maine, and the amount recovered must be credited to the account for aid, medical or remedial care and services for the medically indigent.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §165 (COR).]

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3184.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3184. cover?

Section 3184. ("Recovery of illegal payments") 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 § 3184.?

A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 3184." (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 § 3184. apply to my situation?

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