§3086. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[PL 1987, c. 494 (NEW).]
1.
Acquired brain injury.
"Acquired brain injury" means an insult to the brain resulting directly or indirectly from trauma, anoxia, vascular lesions or infection, which:
A.
Is not of a degenerative or congenital nature;
[PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26 (NEW).]
B.
Can produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness resulting in impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning;
[PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26 (NEW).]
C.
Can result in the disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning;
[PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26 (NEW).]
D.
Can be either temporary or permanent; and
[PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26 (NEW).]
E.
Can cause partial or total functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment.
[PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 293, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 494 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §P26 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 293, §1 (AMD).