Maine § 4553-A. - Physical or mental disability
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4553-A. — Physical or mental disability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4553-A.. Physical or mental disability
1. Physical or mental disability, defined. "Physical or mental disability" means:
A. A physical or mental impairment that:
(2) Significantly impairs physical or mental health; or
(3) Requires special education, vocational rehabilitation or related services; [PL 2007, c. 385, §3 (NEW).]
B. Without regard to severity unless otherwise indicated: absent, artificial or replacement limbs, hands, feet or vital organs; alcoholism; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; bipolar disorder; blindness or abnormal vision loss; cancer; cerebral palsy; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Crohn's disease; cystic fibrosis; deafness or abnormal hearing loss; diabetes; substantial disfigurement; epilepsy; heart disease; HIV or AIDS; kidney or renal diseases; lupus; major depressive disorder; mastectomy; intellectual disability; multiple sclerosis; muscular dystrophy; paralysis; Parkinson's disease; pervasive developmental disorders; rheumatoid arthritis; schizophrenia; and acquired brain injury; [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]
C. With respect to an individual, having a record of any of the conditions in paragraph A or B; or [PL 2007, c. 385, §3 (NEW).]
D. With respect to an individual, being regarded as having or likely to develop any of the conditions in paragraph A or B. [PL 2007, c. 385, §3 (NEW).]
2. Additional terms. For purposes of this section:
A. The existence of a physical or mental disability is determined without regard to the ameliorative effects of mitigating measures such as medication, auxiliary aids or prosthetic devices; and [PL 2007, c. 385, §3 (NEW).]
B. "Significantly impairs physical or mental health" means having an actual or expected duration of more than 6 months and impairing health to a significant extent as compared to what is ordinarily experienced in the general population. [PL 2007, c. 385, §3 (NEW).]
3. Exceptions. "Physical or mental disability" does not include:
A. Pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, sexual behavior disorders, compulsive gambling, kleptomania, pyromania or tobacco smoking; [PL 2007, c. 385, §3 (NEW).]
B. Any condition covered under section 4553, subsection 9‑C; or [PL 2007, c. 385, §3 (NEW).]
C. Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs, although this may not be construed to exclude an individual who:
(2) Is participating in a supervised rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in such use;
(3) Is erroneously regarded as engaging in such use, but is not engaging in such use; or
(4) In the context of a reasonable accommodation in employment, is seeking treatment or has successfully completed treatment. [PL 2007, c. 385, §3 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4553-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4553-A. cover?
Section 4553-A. ("Physical or mental disability") 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 § 4553-A.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 4553-A. apply to my situation?
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