# 22 M.R.S. § 1-A: 22 §1-A. Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 22 M.R.S. § 1-A
- **Heading:** 22 §1-A. Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 22 / Subtitle 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-A

## Text

As used in this Title, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. N, §9 (NEW).]

1. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. [PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. N, §9 (NEW).]

2. Department. "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. N, §9 (NEW).]

3. Intermediate care facility for persons with intellectual disabilities. "Intermediate care facility for persons with intellectual disabilities" has the same meaning as in Title 34‑B, section 1001, subsection 4‑B . [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §23 (NEW).]

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