Section 148-34-1 - STATEMENT OF PURPOSEA.Statement of Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish comprehensive background check licensing standards for Child Care Providers (which includes child care facilities and family child care providers). This rule is promulgated pursuant to 22 M.R.S. §§8301-A(8), 8302-A(1)(J),(2) (K), and 8302-C and describes the requirements of a comprehensive background check and the process for appealing specific disqualifying conditions.B.This rule has a legal applicability date of September 25, 2021.10-148 C.M.R. ch. 34, § 1