Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
148 - OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Chapter 24 - RULES ON THE DISCLOSURE OF HIV STATUS INFORMATION ON A CHILD IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

SUMMARY: These rules identify who may be given information about the results of an HIV test of a child in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services.

DEFINITIONS:

CHILD IN THE LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES:

A minor for whom there is a court order of custody to the Department of Human Services pursuant to 22 MRSA Chapter 1071, 15 MRSA §3312 or 3314, or 19 M RSA § 952, or for whom there is a surrender and release to the Department pursuant to 19 MRSA §532-A.

CUSTODY: Having legal custody and power over the person of a child.

DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE: Any person holding a position within the Department of Human Services subject to appointment by an appointing authority. (Title 5 MRSA §7032 )

HIV TEST: A test for the presence of an antibody to HIV or a test for an HIV antigen.