Definition — Maine Code § 8601.
Maine Code § 8601. — Definition. Reproduced from the official Maine Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 8601.. Definition
As used in this subtitle, the term "adult day care program" means a program of care, activities and protection maintained or carried out on a regular basis by a person or combination of persons in a private dwelling or other facility, for consideration, for any part of a day for 3 or more adults, 19 years of age or older, who are not blood relatives and are coming to the facility for the express purpose of participating in this program. [PL 1987, c. 389, §5 (NEW).]
The term does not include: [PL 1987, c. 389, §5 (NEW).]
1. Adult program. Any program for adults provided by a licensed residential facility; or
2. Any day activity program. Any day activity program licensed by the department.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Maine Revised Statutes § 8601.
- Jurisdiction: Maine
- Code: Maine Revised Statutes
- Subject: Definition
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