Maine § 3402. - Definitions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3402. — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3402.. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [RR 2013, c. 1, §45 (RAL).]
1. Customized employment. "Customized employment" means employment acquired as a result of implementation of a flexible blend of strategies, services and supports designed to increase employment options for job seekers with complex needs through voluntary negotiation of the employment relationship with the employer.
2. Disability. "Disability" means a physical or mental disability as defined in Title 5, section 4553‑A.
3. First and preferred service or support option. "First and preferred service or support option" means the first employment service option that is offered by a state agency, prior to the offer of other supports or services, including day services.
4. Integrated community-based employment. "Integrated community-based employment" means employment in the competitive labor market that is performed on a full-time or part-time basis in the general community or through self-employment and for which a person with a disability is compensated at or above the minimum wage but not less than the prevailing wage and level of benefits paid by the employer for the same or similar work performed by persons without disabilities.
5. State agency. "State agency" means the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Labor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3402.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3402. cover?
Section 3402. ("Definitions") 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 § 3402.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 3402." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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