This Maine statute grants minors the right to consent to treatment for substance use disorder or for emotional or psychological problems, without requiring parental consent. It does not license or set operating standards for any specific facility type; it establishes a patient consent right applicable across whatever settings provide such treatment to minors.
View official source§1502 PDF §1502 MS-Word Statute Search Ch. 260 Contents Title 22 Contents List of Titles Maine Law & Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §1501 Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE Subtitle 2: HEALTH Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH Chapter 260: CONSENT OF MINORS FOR HEALTH SERVICES §1502-A §1502. Consent (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/27) In addition to the ability to consent to treatment for health services as provided in sections 1823 and 1908 and Title 32, sections 2595 , 3292 , 3817 , 6221 and 7004 , a minor may consent to treatment for substance use disorder or for emotional or psychological problems. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §70 (AMD).] (TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/27) In addition to the ability to consent to treatment for health services as provided in sections 1823 and 1908 and Title 32, sections 3817 , 6221 , 7004 and 20156 , a minor may consent to treatment for substance use disorder or for emotional or psychological problems. [PL 2025, c. 738, Pt. C, §5 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 738, Pt. C, §54 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §C8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §70 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 738, Pt. C, §5 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 738, Pt. C, §54 (AFF). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Data for this page extracted on 10/05/2026 17:28:28. Maine Government Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules Visit the State House Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking Email Office of the Revisor of Statutes