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Title 22, Chapter 1066: MAINE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT
22 §3941. Short title 
22 §3942. Legislative finding and declaration of policy 
22 §3943. Definitions 
22 §3944. Jurisdiction over Indian child custody proceedings 
22 §3945. Court proceedings 
22 §3946. Parental rights; voluntary termination 
22 §3947. Petition to court of competent jurisdiction to invalidate action upon showing of certain violations 
22 §3948. Placement of Indian children 
22 §3949. Return of custody 
22 §3950. Disclosure of tribal affiliation information 
22 §3951. Improper removal of Indian child from custody; declination of jurisdiction; forthwith return of Indian child; danger exception 
22 §3952. Higher state or federal standard applicable to protect rights of parent or Indian custodian of Indian child; interpretive guidance 
22 §3953. Emergency removal or placement of Indian child; termination; appropriate action 
22 §3954. Qualified expert witness 
22 §3955. Agreements between the State and Indian tribes 
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