# 39-A M.R.S. § 204: 39-A §204. Waiting period; when compensation payable

> Maine · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T39-A_P1_C5_S204

## Section

- **Citation:** 39-A M.R.S. § 204
- **Heading:** 39-A §204. Waiting period; when compensation payable
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 39-A / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 204

## Text

Compensation for incapacity to work is not payable for the first 7 days of incapacity, except that firefighters must receive compensation from the date of incapacity. In case incapacity continues for more than 14 days, compensation is allowed from the date of incapacity. [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).]

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