(2) A person who complies with a subpoena is immune from civil or criminal liability that might otherwise result from the act of turning over or providing information or records to the department; and

Sec. 16. 22 MRSA §3480-A is enacted to read:

§3480-A. Confidential communications

The confidential quality of communications under section 1711- C, Title 24-A, section 4224 and Title 32, sections 1092-A and 7005 is abrogated to the extent allowable under federal law in relation to required reporting or cooperating with the department in an investigation or other protective activity under this chapter.__Information released to the department pursuant to this section must be kept confidential and may not be disclosed by the department except as provided in section 3474.

Sec. 17. 22 MRSA §3484, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 527, §2, is amended to read:

§3484. Payment for protective services

At the time the department makes an evaluation of the case reported, it shall must be determined, according to regulations set by the commissioner, whether the incapacitated or dependent adult is financially capable of paying for the essential services. To the extent that assets are available to the incapacitated or dependent adults, or wards adult, ward or protected person, the cost of services shall must be borne by the estate of persons the person receiving those services.

Sec. 18. 22 MRSA §3485, as amended by PL 1995, c. 183, §1, is further amended to read:

§3485. Reporting abuse

Upon finding evidence indicating that a person has abused or, neglected or exploited an incapacitated or dependent adult, resulting in serious harm, or has exploited an incapacitated or dependent adult, the department shall notify the district attorney or law enforcement agency.

Sec. 19. 22 MRSA c. 958-A, sub-c. 3, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 575, §1, is repealed.

Sec. 20. 22 MRSA c. 958-A, sub-c. 4 is enacted to read: