Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7006 – Contents of petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization
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The petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization shall be executed under oath and shall set forth: [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
1. Person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought. Name, age and residence of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought;
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7006
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Guardian: means a person who has qualified as a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person pursuant to testamentary or court appointment, but excludes one who is merely a guardian ad litem. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7003
- Informed consent: means consent that is:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7003Parent: means a natural or adoptive mother or father of a person. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7003 Sterilization: means a medical or surgical procedure, the purpose of which is to render an individual permanently incapable of procreation. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7003
2. Parent, guardian or spouse. Names and residences of any parents, spouse or guardian of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought;
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
3. Basis of petition. A statement of the factors, including any listed in section 7004, subsection 2, and mental condition, when appropriate, which necessitate a determination of the ability of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought to give informed consent for sterilization;
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
4. Reasons for sterilization. A statement of the reasons for which sterilization is sought; and
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
5. Person initiating petition. The name, address, position and statement of interest of the person initiating the petition or any person assisting with a self-initiated petition.
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).