144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL

  1. Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS REGULATIONS (§ 144-1-I to 144-1-VIII)
  2. Chapter 2 - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (§ 144-2-1.1 to 144-2-1.10)
  3. Chapter 5 - HEAD START PROGRAM RULES (§ 144-5-1.1 to 144-5-1.7)
  4. Chapter 10 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDICAPPED
  5. Chapter 24 - PURCHASE OF SERVICE RULES (§ 144-24-1 to 144-24-15)
  6. Chapter 30 - MAINE UNIFORM ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING PRACTICES FOR COMMUNITY AGENCIES (§ 144-30-01 to 144-30-05)
  7. Chapter 33 - Family Child Care Provider Licensing Rule (§ 144-33-1 to 144-33-20)
  8. Chapter 36 - [Repealed] (§ 144-36-1 to 144-36-9)
  9. Chapter 50 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES EXCEPTIONS TO OMB (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET) CIRCULARS
  10. Chapter 51 - POLICY CONCERNING THE GUIDELINES FOR GRANTS/CONTRACTS AND APPEAL OF DECISIONS (§ 144-51-1.0 to 144-51-3.0)
  11. Chapter 52 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIANS IN IMPLEMENTING AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIRED REQUEST FOR ORGAN DONATION (Chapter 1 to 4)
  12. Chapter 60 - Maine Background Check Center Rule (§ 144-60-1 to 144-60-6)
  13. Chapter 101 - MAINECARE BENEFITS MANUAL (FORMERLY MAINE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL) (Chapter I to X)
  14. Chapter 103 - MAINE HEALTH PROGRAM RULES (Chapter I to VI)
  15. Chapter 104 - MAINE STATE SERVICES MANUAL (§ 144-104-2 to 144-104-8)
  16. Chapter 105 - CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS PROGRAM
  17. Chapter 109 - QUALITY OVERSIGHT FOR COMMERCIAL HMOs (§ 144-109-1.01 to 144-109-1.06)
  18. Chapter 110 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LICENSING AND FUNCTIONING OF SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND NURSING FACILITIES (§ 144-110-1 to 144-110-23)
  19. Chapter 112 - REGULATIONS FOR THE LICENSING OF HOSPITALS (§ 144-112-1 to 144-112-4)
  20. Chapter 113 - Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs (includes Assisted Living Programs, Residential Care Facilities, and Private Non-Medical Institutions) (formerly 10-149 Ch. 113) ( to Level IV)
  21. Chapter 114 - Rules Governing the Reporting of Sentinel Events (§ 144-114-1 to 144-114-8)
  22. Chapter 115 - PRINCIPLES OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES - ROOM AND BOARD COSTS (§ 144-115-10 to 144-115-38)
  23. Chapter 116 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE FILING AND REVIEWING OF PROVIDER AGREEMENT APPLICATIONS FOR BOARDING CARE FACILITIES ON A FLAT RATE OF REIMBURSEMENT (§ 144-116-A to 144-116-E)
  24. Chapter 117 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LICENSING AND FUNCTIONING OF ADULT DAY SERVICES PROGRAMS (§ 144-117-1 to 144-117-9)
  25. Chapter 118 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LICENSING AND FUNCTIONING OF INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION (Chapter 1 to 12)
  26. Chapter 119 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LICENSING AND FUNCTIONING OF HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES (Chapter 1 to 7)
  27. Chapter 120 - REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE LICENSING AND FUNCTIONING OF HOSPICE PROGRAMS (Chapter 1 to 6)
  28. Chapter 121 - Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Adult Day Services Programs (Repealed - absorbed into 10-149 Ch. 113 as of September 1, 2003)
  29. Chapter 122 - RULES GOVERNING THE MAINE MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA PROGRAM (TRANSFERRED TO 18-691 CH. 2)
  30. Chapter 123 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS LICENSING RULE
  31. Chapter 124 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL REPORTING RULE (§ 144-124-1 to 144-124-3)
  32. Chapter 125 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LICENSING OF AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES (Chapter 1 to 4)
  33. Chapter 126 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LICENSING AND FUNCTIONING OF END STAGE RENAL DISEASE UNITS/FACILITIES (Chapter 1 to 5)
  34. Chapter 128 - RULES GOVERNING THE MAINE REGISTRY OF CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (§ 144-128-1 to 144-128-4)
  35. Chapter 129 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE AND SUPPORT WORKERS (Chapter 1 to 3)
  36. Chapter 150 - FREE CARE GUIDELINES (§ 144-150-1.01 to 144-150-1.10)
  37. Chapter 200 - MAINE FOOD CODE (CHAPTER 200 IS A JOINT CHAPTER WITH 01-001, THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL RESOURCES, CH. 331) (Chapter 1 to 10-1)
  38. Chapter 201 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ESTABLISHMENTS REGULATED BY THE HEALTH INSPECTION PROGRAM (§ 144-201-1 to 144-201-11)
  39. Chapter 202 - RULES RELATING TO PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS (§ 144-202-1 to 144-202-11)
  40. Chapter 203 - RULES RELATING TO THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN MAINE (§ 144-203-1 to 144-203-11)
  41. Chapter 205 - RULES RELATING TO CAMPGROUNDS (§ 144-205-1 to 144-205-11)
  42. Chapter 206 - RULES RELATING TO LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS (Chapter 1 to 13)
  43. Chapter 208 - RULES RELATING TO BOYS, GIRLS, BOYS AND GIRLS, DAY CAMPS AND PRIMITIVE AND TRIP CAMPING (§ 144-208-1 to 144-208-9)
  44. Chapter 209 - RULES RELATING TO BODY PIERCING (§ 144-209-1 to 144-209-7)
  45. Chapter 210 - RULES RELATING TO TATTOOING (§ 144-210-1 to 144-210-8)
  46. Chapter 211 - RULES RELATING TO MICROPIGMENTATION (§ 144-211-1 to 144-211-10)
  47. Chapter 212 - PRACTICE OF ELECTROLOGY (§ 144-212-1 to 144-212-5)
  48. Chapter 214 - MASS GATHERINGS (§ 144-214-1)
  49. Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection (Part A to X)
  50. Chapter 221 - SELECTION OF VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL TO ESTABLISH / MAINTAIN RADIATION MONITORING PROGRAM (§ 144-221-1.0 to 144-221-6.0)
  51. Chapter 222 - RULES RE:PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF RADIOACTIVE EMISSIONS FROM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT (§ 144-222-1 to 144-222-6)
  52. Chapter 223 - RULES RELATING TO TANNING FACILITIES (§ 144-223-1 to 144-223-10)
  53. Chapter 224 - AIR AND WATER RADON SERVICE PROVIDER REGISTRATION RULES (Part A to C)
  54. Chapter 225 - LICENSING SUPPLIERS OF COMPRESSED AIR USED IN SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (§ 144-225-1 to 144-225-2)
  55. Chapter 226 - CROSS CONNECTION RULES (§ 144-226-1 to 144-226-9)
  56. Chapter 227 - RULES FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF CREMATORIA (§ 144-227-1 to 144-227-9)
  57. Chapter 230 - RULES RELATING TO DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND (§ 144-230-1 to 144-230-8)
  58. Chapter 231 - RULES RELATING TO DRINKING WATER (§ 144-231-1 to 144-231-11)
  59. Chapter 232 - WELL DRILLERS AND PUMP INSTALLERS RULES (Chapter 1 to 9)
  60. Chapter 233 - RULES RELATING TO TESTING PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS FOR HAZARDOUS CONTAMINANTS (REPEALED)
  61. Chapter 234 - Lead Testing In School Drinking Water Rule
  62. Chapter 235 - RULES RELATING TO BULK WATER (§ 144-235-1 to 144-235-17)
  63. Chapter 240 - RULES FOR APPOINTMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL PLUMBING INSPECTORS (§ 144-240-1 to 144-240-7)
  64. Chapter 241 - SUBSURFACE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL RULE (§ 144-241-1 to 144-241-18)
  65. Chapter 242 - RULES FOR CONVERSION OF SEASONAL DWELLING UNITS INTO YEAR ROUND RESIDENCES IN THE SHORELAND ZONE (§ 144-242-1 to 144-242-5)
  66. Chapter 243 - MINIMUM LOT SIZE RULES (§ 144-243-1000.0 to 144-243-1004.0)
  67. Chapter 245 - RULES FOR SITE EVALUATORS OF SUBSURFACE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEMS (§ 144-245-100 to 144-245-1200)
  68. Chapter 249 - SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES RULE (§ 144-249-1 to 144-249-8)
  69. Chapter 250 - RULES RELATING TO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE (§ 144-250-1 to 144-250-9)
  70. Chapter 251 - RULES GOVERNING RABIES MANAGEMENT (§ 144-251-1 to 144-251-11)
  71. Chapter 252 - SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAMS RULE (§ 144-252-1 to 144-252-2)
  72. Chapter 253 - MAINE CHRONIC DISEASE SURVEILLANCE DATA QUALITY AND FOLLOW-UP STUDY RULES (§ 144-253-1 to 144-253-9)
  73. Chapter 254 - OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE REPORTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (§ 144-254-1 to 144-254-5)
  74. Chapter 255 - CANCER INCIDENCE REGISTRY REGULATIONS (§ 144-255-1 to 144-255-6)
  75. Chapter 256 - MAINE MEDICAL LABORATORY RULES (Part ONE to TWO)
  76. Chapter 257 - SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR TESTING AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MAINE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LABORATORY (§ 144-257-1 to 144-257-4)
  77. Chapter 258 - RULES FOR THE CONTROL OF NOTIFIABLE DISEASES AND CONDITIONS (§ 144-258-1 to 144-258-11)
  78. Chapter 259 - RULES ESTABLISHING BLIND SEROPREVALENCE SURVEYS (REPEALED)
  79. Chapter 260 - REGULATIONS REGARDING RABIES IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DOG LICENSURE (§ 144-260-1 to 144-260-5)
  80. Chapter 261 - Immunization Requirements for School Children (a joint rule with the Department of Education, Ch. 126) (§ 144-261-1 to 144-261-8)
  81. Chapter 262 - POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS RULE (§ 144-262-1 to 144-262-8)
  82. Chapter 263 - MAINE COMPREHENSIVE AND LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY ACCREDITATION RULE (§ 144-263-1 to 144-263-12)
  83. Chapter 264 - Immunization Requirements For Healthcare Workers (§ 144-264-1 to 144-264-7)
  84. Chapter 265 - Substance Use Testing For The Workplace Rule (§ 144-265-1 to 144-265-6)
  85. Chapter 266 - CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR PERSONS CONDUCTING CHEMICAL ANALYSIS FOR DETECTION / IDENTIFICATION OF DRUGS (§ 144-266-1 to 144-266-8)
  86. Chapter 267 - CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR PERSONS CONDUCTING CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF BLOOD AND BREATH FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL (§ 144-267-1 to 144-267-6)
  87. Chapter 269 - RULES GOVERNING SELF-CONTAINED BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING EQUIPMENT (§ 144-269-1 to 144-269-2)
  88. Chapter 270 - SAMPLE COLLECTION AND DRUG TESTING RULE FOR SUSPECTED OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CASES (§ 144-270-1 to 144-270-5)
  89. Chapter 272 - COORDINATED CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS (Chapter I to VIII)
  90. Chapter 273 - RULES FOR THE SSI CHILDREN'S PROGRAM OF SERVICES (REPEALED)
  91. Chapter 274 - IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEM (IIS) RULES (§ 144-274-1 to 144-274-11)
  92. Chapter 276 - RULES FOR INFLUENZA IMMUNIZING AGENT DISTRIBUTION REPORT (§ 144-276-I to 144-276-VI)
  93. Chapter 279 - RULES RELATING TO THE MAINE NEWBORN HEARING PROGRAM (§ 144-279-1.0 to 144-279-9.0)
  94. Chapter 280 - RULES RELATING TO THE MAINE BIRTH DEFECTS PROGRAM (§ 144-280-1 to 144-280-9)
  95. Chapter 281 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPINAL SCREENING (§ 144-281-1 to 144-281-5)
  96. Chapter 282 - PRENATAL CARE PROGRAM (REPEALED) (§ 144-282-1 to 144-282-7)
  97. Chapter 283 - NEWBORN BLOODSPOT SCREENING RULE (§ 144-283-1 to 144-283-15)
  98. Chapter 286 - MAINE WIC PROGRAM RULES (§ 144-286-I to 144-286-V)
  99. Chapter 287 - RULES FOR FAMILY PLANNING FUNDING (REPEALED) (§ 144-287-1 to 144-287-2)
  100. Chapter 288 - [Repealed] (§ 144-288-1 to 144-288-8)
  101. Chapter 292 - RULES RELATING TO THE LEAD POISONING CONTROL ACT (§ 144-292-1 to 144-292-6)
  102. Chapter 293 - Lead Poisoning Prevention Fee Rules (§ 144-293-1 to 144-293-2)
  103. Chapter 294 - RULE GOVERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR LOCAL HEALTH OFFICERS (§ 144-294-1 to 144-294-8)
  104. Chapter 295 - DENTAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENT AND SUBSIDY PROGRAMS (§ 144-295-I to 144-295-IV)
  105. Chapter 296 - "FILLINGS: THE CHOICES YOU HAVE - MERCURY AMALGAM AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS"
  106. Chapter 297 - DENTAL CARE ACCESS CREDIT PROGRAM (§ 144-297-1 to 144-297-2)
  107. Chapter 298 - PRIMARY CARE TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATION RULE (§ 144-298-1 to 144-298-5)
  108. Chapter 301 - SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) RULES
  109. Chapter 311 - WORK INCENTIVE (WIN) PROGRAM MANUAL (Chapter I to VII)
  110. Chapter 323 - MAINE GENERAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL (§ 144-323-I to 144-323-XIII)
  111. Chapter 325 - 1987 FLOOD RECOVERY POLICY (§ 144-325-I to 144-325-XII)
  112. Chapter 330 - HIGHER OPPORTUNITY FOR PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT (HOPE) PROGRAM RULES (§ 144-330-1 to 144-330-7)
  113. Chapter 331 - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE MANUAL (TANF)
  114. Chapter 332 - MAINECARE ELIGIBILITY MANUAL (Part 1 to 18)
  115. Chapter 333 - LOW COST DRUGS FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED (DEL) (§ 144-333-1 to 144-333-6)
  116. Chapter 334 - MAINE Rx PLUS (§ 144-334-1 to 144-334-5)
  117. Chapter 335 - HEALTH INSURANCE PURCHASE OPTION (§ 144-335-1 to 144-335-6)
  118. Chapter 336 - TRANSFER OF ASSET PENALTY FOR STATE-FUNDED ASSISTANCE IN RESIDENTIAL CARE (§ 144-336-1 to 144-336-9)
  119. Chapter 351 - Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual (Chapter 1 to 27)
  120. Chapter 400 - FRAUD INVESTIGATION AND RECOVERY MANUAL (Chapter 1 to 4)
  121. Chapter 500 - RULES GOVERNING THE MAINE CERTIFICATION OF HEALTHCARE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS (§ 144-500-1 to 144-500-7)
  122. Chapter 501 - MAINE CERTIFICATE OF NEED ACT LIMITATION (PURSUANT TO 22 MRSA, SEC 342) (§ 144-501-1 to 144-501-2)
  123. Chapter 502 - COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM GRANTS POLICY MANUAL AND APPLICATION (Chapter I to 7)
  124. Chapter 503 - MAINE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (OTHER THAN NURSING CARE FACILITIES) (Chapter 1 to 15)
  125. Chapter 504 - RULE TO IMPLEMENT 1985 MAINE MEDICAL COMPACT ACT AND OSTEOPATHIC STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM (§ 144-504-1 to 144-504-3)
  126. Chapter 505 - APPROPRIATENESS REVIEW PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA (§ 144-505-1 to 144-505-5)
  127. Chapter 506 - RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE 1985 AMENDMENTS TO THE MAINE MEDICAL COMPACT ACT (DENTAL CARE) (§ 144-506-1 to 144-506-3)
  128. Chapter 508 - RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (SLRP). A FEDERAL/STATE HEALTH EDUCATIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT GRANT (§ 144-508-1 to 144-508-3)
  129. Chapter 509 - RULES FOR DESIGNATING AREAS, POPULATIONS OR HOSPITALS AS UNDERSERVED BY SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS (§ 144-509-I to 144-509-IV)
  130. Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM (§ 144-510-I to 144-510-VI)
  131. Chapter 512 - COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RULES (§ 144-512-I to 144-512-VI)
  132. Chapter 607 - ASPIRE-TANF PROGRAM RULES (§ 144-607-1 to 144-607-17)
  133. Chapter 608 - Repealed - absorbed into new 10-144 Ch. 24
  134. Chapter 609 - SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (SNAP E AND T) RULES (§ 144-609-1 to 144-609-12)
  135. Chapter 610 - MAINE AT-RISK CHILD CARE PROGRAM RULES (§ 144-610-1 to 144-610-9)
  136. Chapter 700 - RULES RELATING TO THE MAINE MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW PANEL (§ 144-700-1.0 to 144-700-12.0)
  137. Chapter 707 - RULES RELATING TO THE NATIONAL BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM (NBCCEDP) IN MAINE (§ 144-707-1.0 to 144-707-6.0)
  138. Chapter 708 - RULES RELATING TO THE BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT (BCCPTA) IN MAINE (§ 144-708-1 to 144-708-5)
  139. Chapter 709 - CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS SCREENING (§ 144-709-1.0 to 144-709-13.0)
  140. Chapter 720 - RULES GOVERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXPEDITED PARTNER THERAPY (§ 144-720-I to 144-720-II)
  141. Chapter 730 - INTERAGENCY REPORTING OF CANCER-INCIDENCE REGISTRY AND VITAL STATISTICS DATA (§ 144-730-1 to 144-730-4)

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