Maine § 4245. - Authority to enter into agreements

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4245. — Authority to enter into agreements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4245.. Authority to enter into agreements

The officers and agencies of this State and its subdivisions having authority to place children are empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to the 2nd paragraph of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Any such agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this State or subdivision or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the Commissioner of Health and Human Services in the case of the State and of the chief local fiscal officer in the case of a subdivision of the State.   [PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4245.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4245. cover?

Section 4245. ("Authority to enter into agreements") 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 § 4245.?

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