Maine § 4306. - Records; confidentiality of information
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4306. — Records; confidentiality of information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4306.. Records; confidentiality of information
The overseer shall keep complete and accurate records pertaining to general assistance, including the names of eligible persons assisted and the amounts paid for their assistance. Records, papers, files and communications relating to an applicant or recipient made or received by persons charged with responsibility of administering this chapter are confidential and no information relating to a person who is an applicant or recipient may be disclosed to the general public, unless expressly permitted by that person. [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4306.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4306. cover?
Section 4306. ("Records; confidentiality of information") 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 § 4306.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 4306." (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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