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An Act To Clarify the Duties Relating to County Taxes and Remove Obsolete References to the Secretary of State
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1443
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: McLAUGHLIN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §701, 30-A MRSA §702, 30-A MRSA §704

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1443 
H.P.1055 
House of Representatives, March 26, 2003 
An Act To Clarify the Duties Relating to County Taxes and Remove 
Obsolete References to the Secretary of State 
Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §701, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, 
Pt. A, §2 and Pt. c, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c .. 
6, c. 9, §2 
and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is further amended to read: 
1. 
Fonns. 
The county estimates must be made 
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in the manner approved by the Department of Audit. 
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Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §702, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, 
§2 and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6, c. 9, §2 and c. 
104, Pt. c, §§8 and 10, is repealed and the following enacted in 
its place: 
§702.Estimates recorded and sent to State Auditor 
The 
county clerk shall record the estimates 
made 
under 
section 701. 
A copy of the estimates must be signed by the chair 
of 
the 
county 
commissioners 
and 
attested to 
by 
the 
county 
commissioners' clerk. 
The clerk shall transmit that copy to the 
State Auditor on or before the first day of each January, who 
shall retain the copy for 3 years. 
These records are a public 
record at the office of the county commissioners in the county 
that submitted those records. 
Sec. 3. 30-A MRSA §704, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, 
Pt. A, §2 and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6, c. 9, §2 
and c. 104, Pt. C, :§§8 and 10, is further amended to read: 
1. 
Anticipated federal funds. 
Any county which receives 
federal funds shall provide for the expenditure of those funds in 
accordance with the laws and procedures governing the expenditure 
of its own revenue and shall record estimates of the expenditure 
as provided in section 702T-eHeep~-a6-pFeviaea-iB-6~96ee~~eB-6. 
SUMMARY 
This bill 
removes 
obsolete 
references 
to 
filing 
county 
budget estimates with the Secretary of State, on forms provided 
by the Secretary of State. 
These duties fall within the scope of 
the State Auditor's responsibilities.
An Act To Provide Administrative Support to the Treasurer of State's Cash Pool
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1442
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: TURNER, MAll, HOT, PINGREE

Legislative Document 
No. 1442 
S.P.480 
In Senate, March 26, 2003 
An Act To Provide Administrative Support to the Treasurer of 
State's Cash Pool 
Submitted by the Office of the Treasurer of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator TURNER of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: MAll..,HOT of Lewiston, PINGREE of North Haven. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRS A §154, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. F, 
§l, is amended to read: 
§154. 
Services to nons tate agencies 
Notwithstanding 
any 
other 
prov1s1on 
of 
law, 
the 
State 
Controller may establish an account within Other SpE!cial Revenue 
funds for the Treasurer of State to recover the cost of providing 
administrative services to the Maine Military Authority and the 
cost of providing investment services to component uni ts of the 
State and private trust funds 
invested in the Treasurer of 
State's cash pool. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Treasurer of State to recover the cost 
of providing administrative and investment services to component 
units of the State as a result of their participation in the 
Treasurer of State's cash pool.
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Enter into a Boundary Line Agreement between the State of Maine Parking Garage at the Corner of Sewall and Capitol Streets and the Parcel East of the Garage Bounded by Chamberlain Street
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1445
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: McLAUGHLIN

Legislative Document 
No. 1445 
H.P.1057 
House of Representatives, March 26, 2003 
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and 
Financial Services To Enter into a Boundary Line Agreement 
between the State of Maine Parking Garage at the Corner of Sewall 
and Capitol Streets and the Parcel East of the Garage Bounded by 
Chamberlain Street 
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 
1. 
Boundary 
line 
agreement. 
Resolved: 
That 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Administrative 
and 
Financial 
Services 
is 
authorized to negotiate, on such terms and conditions as are in 
the best interest of the State, a boundary line agreement and 
deed 
exchange 
in order 
to 
eliminate uncertainty 
as 
to 
the 
location of the boundary line between the State's parking garage 
at the corner of Sewall and Capitol streets and the parcel east 
of the garage bounded by Chamberlain Street 
(formerly Grove 
Street), known as 77 Capitol Street, Tax Map 27, Lot 107. 
The 
commissioner 
shall 
reserve all rights 
necessary 
to 
protect the State's utilities and infrastructure. 
The ·boundary 
line 
agreement 
must 
include 
granting the State a 
right of first refusal to 
Capitol Street, Tax Map 27, Lot 107. 
SUMMARY 
a 
provision 
purchase 
This resolve authorizes the Commissioner of J\dministrative 
and Financial Services to resolve an uncertain boundary line 
between the State's parking garage and the adjacent property at 
Capitol Street and to receive a right of first refusal to 
purchase the property. 
Page l-LRI985(1)
An Act To Facilitate E-9-1-1 for Multiline Telephone Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1444
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BLISS, HALL, ADAMS, BERRY
Amends: 25 MRSA §2934

Legislative Document 
No. 1444 
H.P.1056 
House of Representatives, March 26, 2003 
An Act To Facilitate E-9-1-1 for Multiline Telephone Systems 
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BLISS of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator HALL of Lincoln and 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BERRY of Belmont. 
Primt:t.l on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.t. 25 MRSA §2934 is enacted to read: 
§2934. 
Multiline telephone systems 
1. 
Requirement. 
Any privately owned or leased telephone 
system shall provide to end users the same level of enhanced 
9-1-1 
services that other 
end users 
in the 
State 
receive, 
including: 
A. 
Automatic number identification signaling; 
B. 
Station identification data; and 
C. 
Updates to enhanced 9-1-1 databases. 
2. 
Compliance. 
Compliance with this section is required 
when activating a new or replaced multiline telephone system. 
3. 
Exception: rules. 
The bureau may waive the provisions 
of this section for any privately owned or leased telephone 
system in accordance with rules adopted by the bureau. 
Rules 
adopted by the bureau to implement this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires privately 
owned 
or 
leased multiline 
telephone systems to provide to end users the same level of 
E-9-l-l 
service 
that 
nonmultiline 
end 
users 
receive, 
which 
include: 
automatic 
number 
identification 
signaling, 
station 
identification data and updates to E-9-l-l databases:. 
This bill 
requires multiline telephone systems that are newly installed or 
replaced to be compliant with routine technical rules adopted by 
the Department of Public Safety, Emergency Services Communication 
Bureau. 
Page l-LR1873(1)
An Act To Clarify the Administration of State-municipal Revenue Sharing
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1448
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: PINEAU, McLAUGHLIN, ROTUNDO
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5681

Legislative Document 
No. 1448 
H.P. 1060 
House of Representatives, March 26, 2003 
An Act To Clarify the Administration of State-municipal Revenue 
Sharing 
Submitted by the Office of the Treasurer of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PINEAU of Jay. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative: McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth, Senator: ROTUNDO of 
Androscoggin. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §5681, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2001, c. 
714, Pt. Y, §1, is further amended to read: 
5. 
Transfers to funds. 
On the last day of each month, the 
Treasurer of State shall transfer to the Local Government Fund a 
percentage, as provided in this subsection, of the receipts from 
the taxes imposed under Title 36, Parts 3 and 8 and credited to 
the 
General 
Fund 
withe~t--aBY--FeeaetieB. 
Nonsalary costs of 
administering state-municipal revenue sharing must be paid by the 
Local Government Fund. 
Any 
amounts transferred to the Local 
Government Fund in excess of the annual growth ceiling must be 
transferred 
to 
the 
Disproportionate 
Tax 
Burden 
Fund. 
The 
percentage transferred to the Local Government Fund on the last 
day of each month is: 
A. 
For months beginning before July 1, 2003, 5.1%; and 
B. 
For months beginning on or after July 1, 2003, 5.2%. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
clarifies 
that 
administrative 
costs 
of 
state-municipal revenue sharing are paid by the Local Government 
Fund.
An Act To Improve Enforcement of the State's Natural Resource Protection, Timber Theft and Trespass Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1447
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PINEAU, CARR, LUNDEEN
Amends: 4 MRSA §152, 12 MRSA §8003, 30-A MRSA §4453

Legislative Document 
No. 1447 
H.P.1059 
House of Representatives, March 26, 2003 
An Act To Improve Enforcement of the State's Natural Resource 
Protection, Timber Theft and Trespass Laws 
Submitted by the Department of Conservation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PINEAU of Jay. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §152, sub-§6-B is enacted to read: 
6-B. 
Foresta laws. 
All laws administered or enforced by 
the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry, including, 
but not limited to, Title 12, chapters 805, 807 and 8C~ 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §8003, sub-§3, 1fR is enacted to read: 
R. 
The director of the bureau may authorhe certified 
employees of the bureau to serve civil process Clnd represent 
the 
bureau 
in 
District 
Court 
in 
the 
prosecution 
of 
violations of those laws enforced by the bureau and set 
forth in Title 4, section 152, subsections 6-A and 6-B. 
Certification of these employees must be as provided under 
Title 30-A, section 4453. 
Sec. 3. 30-A MRSA §4453, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1997, c. 
683, Pt. B, §16, is further amended to read: 
4. Maine Land Use Regulation Commission. 
Maine Land Use 
Regulation Commission employees as set forth in Title 12, section 
685-C, subsection 9; aBa 
Sec. 4. 30-A MRSA §4453, sub-§5, as enac ted by PL 1997, c. 
683, Pt. B, §17, is amended to read: 
5. 
BUIIIane agents and state veterinarians. 
and state veterinarians as set forth in Title 7, 
subsection 2T~ 
Humane agents 
section 3909, 
Sec. 5. 30-A MRSA §4453, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. 
Bureau 
of Foresta emplqyees. 
The 
Department 
of 
Conservation, Bureau of Forestry employees as set forth in Title 
12, sections 8612 and 8901. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Forestry 
within 
the 
Department 
of 
Conservation 
to 
authorize 
certain 
employees to represent the bureau in District Court in matters 
regarding the 
administration 
and 
enforcement of 
the State's 
natural resources protection, timber theft and trespass laws. 
Page l-LR1959(l)
An Act To Clarify the Administration of State-municipal Revenue Sharing LR 1932(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1448
Committee Amendment CA_A_H205 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5681

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT • .p" to H.P. 1060, L.D. 1448, Bill, "An 
Act 
To Clarify the Administration of State-municipal Revenue 
Sharing" 
Amend 
the bill by striking out all of section 
and 
inserting in its place the following: 
. Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §5681, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2003, c. 
20, Pt. W, §1, is further amended to read: 
5. 
Transfers to funds. 
On the last day of each month, the 
Treasurer of State shall transfer to the Local Government Fund a 
percentage, as provided in this subsection, of the receipts from 
the taxes imposed under Title 36, Parts 3 and 8 and credited to 
the General Fund without any reduction. except that the postage. 
state 
cost 
allocation 
program 
and 
programming 
costs 
of 
administering state-municipal revenue sharing may be paid by the 
Local Government Fund. 
Any amounts transferred to the Local 
Government Fund in excess of the annual growth ceiling must be 
transferred 
to 
the 
Disproportionate 
Tax 
Burden 
Fund. 
The 
percentage transferred to the Local Government Fund on the last 
day of each month is: 
A. 
For months beginning before July 1, 2005, 5.1%; and 
B. 
For months beginning on or after July 1, 2005, 5.2%.' 
Page l-LR1932(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. f}: to H.P. 1060, L.D. 1448 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
clarifies 
that 
the 
postage, 
state 
cost 
allocation 
program 
and 
programming 
costs 
of 
state-municipal 
revenue sharing may be paid by the Local Government Fund. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved:.04/25103 flA'ae. 
l2lst Maine Legislature 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1448 
An Act To Clarify the Administration of State-municipal Revenue 
Sharing 
LR 1932(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact. 
Certain expenses in the All Other category to administer the State-municipal Revenue Sharing program have been 
paid from the Local Government Fund and been budgeted that way for many years. This bill will make this practice 
clear in statute. 
LR1932(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Enforcement of the State's Natural Resource Protection, Timber Theft and Trespass Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1447
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H511 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT "fl" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P . 
1059, L.D. 
1447, Bill, 
"An Act To Improve Enforcement of the 
State's Natural Resource Protection, Timber Theft and Trespass 
Laws" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 2 to 4 
(page 1, lines 25 to 48 in amendment). 
Further amend the amendment in section 5 in the first line 
(page 2, line 2 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: 
"Sec.S." and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 2.' 
Further amend the amendment in section 5 in the 3rd line 
(page 2, line 6 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"ranger" the following: 
'in any log yard or mill site' 
Further amend the amendment on page 2 by striking out all of 
lines 18 to 27. 
Further amend the amendment on page 2 by striking out all of 
lines 34 to 50. 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
removes 
the 
provisions 
of 
the 
committee 
amendment that authorized forest rangers to serve civil process 
and represent the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
L.D. 1447 
.. ~ 
.. to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A." to H. P. 1059, 
in the District Court. 
The amendment also adds language that 
requires a truck driver in any log yard or mill site to present a 
copy of the trip ticket upon request by a forest ranger. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY, --~ 
~.<J2M>- {I;{ JC-LL 
(Representative McKEE) 
() 
TOWN: 
Wayne 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
i 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Revised: 05121/03 frac. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1447 
An Act to Improve Enforcement of the State's Natural Resource 
Protection, Timber Theft and Trespass Laws 
LR 1959(03) 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. McKee 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Eliminates fiscal impact of Committee Amendment. 
As amended, the bill has no fiscal impact. 
LR1959(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the State Police Command Staff
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1449
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: STRIMLING, JODREY

Legislative Document 
No. 1449 
S.P.481 
In Senate, March 27, 2003 
An Act Regarding the State Police Command Staff 
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative JODREY of Bethel. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRS A §1501, 3rd 11, as amended by PL 1995, c. 560, 
Pte C, §3 and affected by §4, is further amended to nead 
Subject 
to 
the 
approval 
of 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Public 
Safety, 
the chief may appoint 
commissioned officers of the 
State Police to act as the chief's deputies and 2 commissioned 
officers of the State Police to act as the chief's majors, all of 
whom serve at the pleasure of the chief. 
Subject to the Civil 
Service Law, the Chief of the State Police may enlist suitable 
persons as members of the State Police to enforce the law and 
employ such other employees as may be necessary. 
The Chief of 
the State Police shall make rules, subject to the approval of the 
State Civil Service Appeals Board, for the disciplim~ and control 
of the State Police. 
If a deputy chief or major is removed or 
fails to be reappointed for any reason other than malfeasance of 
office and, at that time, does not have at least aQ-yea",s the 
number 
of years of creditable service 
wita---t--be--·.st.-a-t-e---Psliee 
necessary for a service retirement benefit pursuant to Title 5, 
section 17851, subsection 4, the deputy chief or major must be 
reinstated at the commissioned rank held at the time of the 
appointment with all the rights and privileges as provided by law 
and personnel rules. 
SUMMARY 
The 
Chief 
of 
the 
State 
Police 
may 
appoint 
lieutenant 
colonels and majors to assist the chief. 
An appointee who is 
either removed by the chief for a reason other than malfeasance 
of office or is not reappointed by a new chief may return to the 
appointee's previous rank in the State Police if the appointee is 
not eligible to collect retirement benefits. 
The bill reflects 
that the number of years of creditable service for a full service 
retirement benefit has increased from 20 years to 25 years. 
Page l-LR1877 (1)
An Act Regarding Railroad Police Training
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1450
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: STRIMLING, JODREY
Amends: 23 MRSA §6072

Legislative Document 
No. 1450 
S.P.482 
In Senate, March 27, 2003 
An Act Regarding Railroad Police Training 
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative JODREY of Bethel. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §6072, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 141, 
Pt. A, §4, is amended to read: 
1. 
Oua1ified person. "Qualified person" means a person who: 
A. 
Has met all the education and training requirements as 
outlined under 
MaBeaEe~y--~FaiBiB~--bawT 
form~ Title 
25, 
section 2805, first paragraph or Title 25, sections 2804-B 
and 2804-C; aBe 
A-I. 
Continues 
to 
meet 
all 
the 
in-service 
training 
reguirements pursuant to Title 25, section 2804-E: and 
B. 
Is 
of 
good 
moral 
character 
and 
has 
no 
record 
of 
conviction of a serious crime. 
The 
qualification 
paragraph A do not 
full-time basis by 
1977. 
aBe---i-n---&e-r"-v-i-oe---t;FaiBiB~ 
requirements 
of 
apply to any individual who was employed on a 
a railroad as a police officer on October 24, 
SUMMARY 
The 
bill 
brings 
the 
references 
in 
the 
statutes 
that 
specifically address the training requirements for 
a 
railroad 
police officer up to date and into compliance with the current 
training requirements established for law enforcement officers 
through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
An Act To Provide Incentives for Development and To Amend Traffic Movement Permit Standards LR 1887(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1452
Committee Amendment CA_A_S169 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 484, L.D. 1452, Bill, "An 
Act To Provide Incentives for Development and To Amend Traffic 
Movement Permit Standards" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5. 
Further amend the bill in section 7 by striking out all of 
paragraph D (page 2, lines 40 to 44 in L.D.) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'D. The licensing authority may not issue a permit for a 
building or use for which the applicant is reguired to 
obtain a driveway or entrance or traffic movement permit 
under Title 23, section 704 or 704 A until the applicant has 
obtained that permit from the Department of Transportation.' 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment strikes language 
from the bill requiring 
large developments 
that generate 
or 
more 
passenger 
car 
equivalents at peak 
hour 
to provide 
right-of-way 
access 
to 
adjacent 
parcels, 
where 
sensible, 
if these 
developments 
are 
located on arterial highways. 
The 
amendment also prevents a 
licensing authority from issuing a building occupancy permit to 
Page l-LR1887(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .~ II to S.P. 484, L.D. 1452 
an applicant that is required to obtain a driveway, entrance or 
traffic movement permit under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
23, section 704 or 704-A until the applicant has obtained that 
permit from the Department of Transportation. 
FISCAL .\OTt K.E(jllRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/14/03 ;tP'ac:... 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1452 
An Act To Provide Incentives for Development and To Amend Traffic 
Movement Permit Standards 
LR 1887(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~'S·lfoq 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Highway Fund 
LR1887(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Allow for Immediate Unemployment Fact-finding Interviews for Able and Availability Issues LR 1854(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1453
Committee Amendment CA_A_S81 (Senate)

C~ITTEE AMENDMENT .. A· to S.P. 485, L.D. 1453. 
To Allow for Immediate Unemployment Fact-finding 
Able and Availability Issues" 
Bill, "An 
Interviews 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l-LR1854(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/16/03 ~ae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1453 
An Act to Allow for Immediate Unemployment Fact-finding Interviews 
for Able and Availability Issues 
LR 1854(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A'S- HI 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined current biennium savings - Other Funds 
This legislation will result in a reduced number of overpayments being made to individuals for unemployment 
benefits. The amount can not be determined at this time. The Department of Labor estimates that, had this proposal 
been in effect in 2002, overpayments would have been reduced by $168,571. 
LRI854(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify that the Unauthorized Sale of Public Records Is a Crime LR 1934(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1454
Committee Amendment CA_A_H417 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §95-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,4· to H.P. 1062, L.D. 1454, Bill, "An 
Act To Clarify that the Unauthorized Sale of Public Records Is a 
Crime" 
Amend 
the bill by striking out all of 
section 
and 
inserting in its place ~he following: 
. Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §95-A, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Sale or transfer of record prohibited. 
A person may not 
sell or transfer a record unless specifically authorized by law. 
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class D crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a person may not transfer or 
sell a record unless authorized by law. 
"Record" is currently 
defined as "all documentary material, 
regardless of media or 
characteristics, made or received and maintained by an agency in 
accordance with law or rule or in the transaction of its official 
business." 
The bill as amended does not affect public access to, 
or receipt of copies of, public records. 
The bill as amended 
does not prohibit the sale of copies of public records. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQCIREO 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/13/03 ,;:Jk?ae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1454 
An Act To Clarify that the Unauthorized Sale of Public Records Is a 
Crime 
LR 1934(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes a Class D crime. 
LR1934(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify that the Unauthorized Sale of Public Records Is a Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1454
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DUNLAP, BRYANT, FISCHER, SIMPSON, THOMAS, TOBIN, TRAHAN, MARTIN
Amends: 5 MRSA §95-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1454 
H.P.I062 
House of Representatives, March 27,2003 
An Act To Clarify that the Unauthorized Sale of Public Records Is a 
Crime 
Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUNLAP of Old Town. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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/h.17lP£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representati ves: CUMMINGS of Portland, FISCHER of Presque Isle, McKEE of Wayne, 
SIMPSON of Auburn, THOMAS of Orono, TOBIN of Dexter, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, 
Senator: MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §95-A, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Sale of public records prohibited. 
A person may not 
sell or transfer public records, unless specifically authorized 
by law. 
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class D 
crime. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to reduce the illegal market in 
public records, especially historic public records. 
This bill 
prohibits 
the 
sale 
or 
transfer 
of 
public 
records, 
which, 
according to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 92-A, 
excludes 
publications 
and 
copies 
or 
documents 
intended 
for 
distribution.
An Act To Amend the Forester Law
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1455
Senate Amendment SA_A_S156 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1063, L.D. 1455, Bill, "An Act 
To Amend the Forester Law" 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the swnmary 
the following: 
'Sec. 6. PL 2001, c. 261, §7, sub-§3 is amended to read: 
3. 
Register intent to apply. 
An applicant for a forester 
license 
shall 
register 
the 
applicant's 
intent 
to 
meet 
the 
education provisions of the former Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
32, 
chapter 75 
by filing an application with the Board of 
Licensure 
of 
Foresters 
on 
or 
before 
April 
30, 
2002 
that 
demonstrates the applicant's then-existing status towards meeting 
the 
education, 
or 
the 
substituted 
experience, 
licensure 
requirements under former Title 32, section 50l2 T --&ub&e-a-t-i-on--;b. 
Pursuant to rules adopted by the board, the applicant shall also 
demonstrate to the board on or before April 30, 2008 that the 
applicant has met all of the requirements of the former Title 32, 
chapter 75 by that date. 
With the exception of the education 
requirements, the applicant shall satisfy all of the licensure 
requirements of Title 32, chapter 76 in applying for a forester 
license. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
±~-A 2-11..' 
Page I-LRI927(3) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT .. A 
.. to H.P. 1063, L.D. 1455 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the law authorizing licensure for 
anyone applying on or before April 30, 
2002 for 
a forester 
license 
to 
ensure 
anyone 
by 
experience 
or 
education may be lic~u~u 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator BRYANT) 
COUNTY: 
Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Establish the Landowners and Sportsmen Relations Advisory Board LR 1851(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1456
Committee Amendment CA_A_H305 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "11,, to H.P. 1064, L.D. 1456, Bill, "An 
Act To Establish the Landowners and Sportsmen Relations Advisory 
Board" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 49-C in the first 
line (page 1, line 5 in L.n.) by striking out the following: 
"$50/Day" 
and 
inserting 
in 
its 
place 
the 
following: 
'Not 
Authorized' 
Further amend the bill in section 2 in that part designated 
"§7038." in subsection 1 in paragraph B in the first line (page 
1, line 30 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Eight" and 
inserting in its place the following: 'Nine' 
Further amend the bill in section 2 in that part designated 
"§7038." in subsection 1 in paragraph B in subparagraph (7) in 
the last line (page 2, 
line 3 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: ",gng" 
Further amend the bill in section 2 in that part designated 
"§7038." 
in subsection 1 
in paragraph B by inserting after 
subparagraph (8) the following: 
'(9) One representative of a utility corridor ownership 
interest; and' 
Further amend the bill in section 2 in that part designated 
"§7038." by striking out all of subsection 5 (page 3, lines 15 to 
in L.D.). 
Further amend the bill in section 2 by renumbering the 
subsections to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~o H.P. 1064, L.D. 1456 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds one member to the advisory board who 
represents 
a 
utility corridor ownership interest and 
removes 
compensation for board members. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQuIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/27/03 ,;t;p'ae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1456 
An Act to Establish the Landowners and Sportsmen Relations Advisory 
Board 
LR 1851(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR1851(2)-FiscaINote-Page 1 of1
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1457
Committee Amendment CA_A_H177 (House)
Amends: 10 MRSA §1182-A, 29-A MRSA §2351, 29-A MRSA §2390

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. ;4" to H.P. 1065, L.D. 1457, Bill, "An 
Act To Make Technical Amendments to Truck Size and Weight Laws" 
Amend the bill by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. I. 10 MRSA §1182-A, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 521, §28, 
is amended to read: 
§1182-A. 
Ezemption for installation on previously assembled 
truck chassis 
This chapter does not apply to a person, partnership, firm, 
association, corporation or trust, resident or nonresident, that 
manufactures, assembles, distributes, sells, leases, solicits or 
advertises the sale or lease of a motor vehicle that consists of 
the installation on 
a 
previously assembled truck chassis in 
excess of 25,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating, as defined 
by Title 29-A, 
see~ieR-aa91T-sQasee~ieR-a section 101r subsection 
26-B, special bodies or equipment that, when installed, form an 
integral part of 
the 
motor 
vehicle 
and constitute 
a 
major 
manufacturing 
alteration. 
This 
exemption 
applies 
only 
to 
entities that do not franchise in the State.' 
Further amend the bill by inserting after section 8 the 
following: 
'Sec. 9. 29-A MRSA §2351, as amended by PL 1999, c. 164, §1, 
is repealed.' 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 14 and 
inserting in its place the following: 
Page l-LR1884(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~~ 
~' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. /I: to H.P. 1065, L.D. 1457 
'Sec. 14. 29-A MRSA §2390, sub-§I, 1JJ, as amended by PL 2001, 
c. 267, §13 and affected by §16, is further amended by adding 
after subparagraph (12) a new subparagraph (13) to read: 
(13) 
This paragraph does not apply to a trailer or 
semitrailer when transporting or returning empty from 
transporting a nondiyisible load or object under the 
provisions of an over limit permit granted by section 
~' 
Further amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
repeals 
current 
statutory 
truck 
weight 
definitions in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A that were 
replaced by the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Debt Management Services Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1458
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: DOUGLASS, CANAVAN, O'NEIL
Amends: 32 MRSA §6172

Legislative Document 
No. 1458 
S.P.486 
In Senate, March 27, 2003 
An Act To Amend the Debt Management Services Laws 
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator DOUGLASS of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative CANAVAN of Waterville and 
Representative: O'NEIL of Saco. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §6172, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 560, 
§3, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
2. 
Debt 
management 
service. 
"Debt 
managem€mt 
service'~ 
means: 
A. 
The receiving of money from a consumer for the purpose 
of distributing one or more payments to or among one or more 
creditors of the consumer in full or partial payment of the 
consumer's obligation; 
B. 
Arranging or assisting a 
consumer to arrange for the 
distribution of one or more payments to or among one or more 
creditors of the consumer in full or partial payment of the 
consumer's obligation; 
C. 
Exercising control, directly or indirectly. or arranging 
for the exercise of control over funds of a consumer for the 
purpose of distributing payments to or among one or more 
creditors of the consumer in full or partial pa;rment of the 
consumer's obligation; or 
D. 
Acting or offering to act as an intermediary between a 
consumer and one or more creditors of the consumer for the 
purpose 
of 
adjusting, 
settling, 
discharging, 
reaching 
a 
compromise on or otherwise altering the terms of payment of 
the consumer's obligation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the Nonprofit Debt Management Services Act 
to clarify that it protects a consumer who pays a fee to have a 
company 
negotiate 
with 
and 
arrange 
installment 
or 
reduced 
payments to creditors, even if the funds are sent directly from 
the consumer's accounts to the creditors rather than being sent 
first to the debt management company.
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1459
Committee Amendment CA_A_S83 (Senate)
Amends: 7 MRSA §551, 7 MRSA §552, 7 MRSA §553, 7 MRSA §557, 7 MRSA §562-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 487, L.D. 1459, Bill, "An 
Act To Bring the State into Conformity with the National Organic 
Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
. Sec. 1. 7 MRSA c. 103, sub-c. I-A is amended by repealing the 
subchapter headnote and enacting the following in its place: 
SOBCBAPTER I-A 
LABELING OF WATER 
Sec. 2. 7 MRSA §551, as amended by PL 1985, c. 329, §1, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 3. 7 MRSA §552, as amended by PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, 
§78 and affected by Pt. B, §80, is repealed. 
Sec. 4. 7 MRSA §553, as amended by PL 1989, c. 756, §§l and 
2, is repealed. 
Sec. 5. 7 MRSA §§554 and 555, as enac ted by PL 1979, c. 240, 
§§l and 2, are repealed. 
Sec. 6. 7 MRS A §556, as amended by PL 1991, c. 57, §1, is 
repealed. 
Page l-LR1893(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A' to S.P. 487, L.D. 1459 
Sec. 7. 7 MRSA §557, as amended by PL 1979, c. 731, §19, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 8. 7 MRSA §§558, 560 and 561, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 
240, §§1 and 2, are repealed. 
Sec. 9. 7 MRSA §562-A, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 57, 
§4, is amended to read: 
2. 
Violation notices. 
The department shall issue notices 
to 
4J!'ewe!'sT--rAanU-f..a&t,.Q.:E'e-F-s--~--selle!'s bottlers and distributors 
alleged to have violated any provision of this subchapter. 
A 
person who violates this subchapter commits a civil violation for 
which a fe!'feit1:l!'e fine not to exceed $1,000 may be adjudged. 
The department may also recover costs of investigation, with the 
limitation that the total fe!'feit1:l!'e fine and costs assessed for 
a violation may not exceed $1,000.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
retains 
provisions 
of 
the 
Maine 
Revised 
Statutes, Title 7, chapter 103, subchapter I-A relating to the 
labeling of water sold in containers. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Bring the State into Conformity with the National Organic Program
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1459
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BRYANT, McKEE, KNEELAND, CARR, PINEAU, PIOTTI

Legislative Document 
No. 1459 
S.P.487 
In Senate, March 27, 2003 
An Act To Bring the State into Conformity with the National 
Organic Program 
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative McKEE of Wayne and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: KNEELAND of Aroostook, Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, PINEAU of Jay, 
PIOTTI of Unity. 
Printed on recyo:led paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 7 MRSA c.I03, sub-c. I-A, as amended, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the statutes relating to the certification 
and labeling of foods as natural, organic or from Maine due to 
the establishment of a national organic program in October 2002 
by the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural 
Marketing Service. 
The national program establishes standards 
for the production and handling of fresh and processed organic 
foods, as well as labels and labeling requirements for organic 
products, and is carried out by accredited certifying agencies. 
The State has chosen not to offer organic certification services 
under the new federal program because of limited staffing and 
resources and in order to avoid competing with the private sector 
for 
these 
services, 
Consequently, 
the 
State's 
organic 
certification program is obsolete. 
Page l-LR1893(1)
An Act To Improve Participation in the Farms for the Future Program
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1461
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: McKEE, BRYANT, CARR, LUNDEEN, PINEAU, KNEELAND
Amends: 7 MRSA §318, 7 MRSA §319

Legislative Document 
No. 1461 
H.P.1066 
House of Representati ves, March 27, 2003 
An Act To Improve Participation in the Farms for the Future 
Program 
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative McKEE of Wayne. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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/I7·711d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PINEAU of Jay, Senator: 
KNEELAND of Aroostook. 
Printed on recyc .... paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §318, sub-§2, ,B, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 
763, §1, is amended to read: 
B. 
The degree of threat to the continuation of agricultural 
use 
of 
the 
land 
due 
to 
factors 
such 
as 
the 
financial 
capacity 
and 
current 
farm 
management 
practices 
of 
the 
applicant aRe-~~--~F&&&~F&&-J~-~~-a~ea-~~-tBe 
~aFRI-is-leeatee. 
Sec. 2. 7 MRSA §318, sub-§4, as enac ted by PL 1999, c . 
, 
§1, is repealed. 
Sec. 3. 7 MRSA §319, sub-§2, ,B, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 
763, §1, is amended to read: 
B. 
The degree of threat to the continuation of agricultural 
use of the land due to factors 
such as 
the financial 
capacity 
and 
current 
farm 
management 
practices 
of 
the 
applicant 
aRe-~~-i*e66-\:l.~~--i-a.--t.he---aFea--whe-r-e--tBe 
~aFRI-i6-1eeatee; and 
Sec. 4. 7 MRSA §319, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 763, 
§l, is amended to read: 
4. 
Farmland protection agreement. 
A. 
selected farm must 
enter into a 
aRe 5-year farmland protection agreememt with the 
department 
before 
the 
department 
provides 
investment 
support 
pursuant to this section. 
The agreement must provide that the 
farm 
will 
protect 
the 
land 
in 
agricultural 
use 
from 
nonagricultural development for the period of the agreement. 
~Be 
§-yeaF--t~-fA--ef-~~--2~Q--f.a.l'fII-la-aG-f>.£-e-t.€£-t.Jt>B--~F&effie·Rt;.-.ffiU&t--FHR 
eeR6eeatively-~-t.~~-~i-Fst;.-fa~mJaBQ-~~~~~~Feem&a.t;.-eRteFee 
iB~e-~-~-6eJee~ed-~~-fA--paFsaaRt;.--t.~~~-618T 
A. selected 
farm may terminate a-~Re the farmland protection agreement at any 
time if the farm repays the department for any funds provided to 
the farm by the department pursuant to this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the need for farmers to Emter into a 
farmland protection covenant with the State as a condition for 
state funding for development of a business plan. 
It also makes 
all farmers eligible rather than just those who face development 
pressure. 
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An Act To Conform the Maine Tax Laws for 2002 with the United States Internal Revenue Code
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1462
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LEMOINE, STANLEY, PERRY, TARDY

Legislative Document 
No. 1462 
H.P.1067 
House of Representatives, March 27,2003 
An Act To Conform the Maine Tax Laws for 2002 with the United 
States Internal Revenue Code 
(EMERGENCY) 
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
17/~-t /J7. 7l!dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LEMOINE of Old Orchard Beach. 
Cosponsored by Senator STANLEY of Penobscot and 
Representatives: PERRY of Bangor, TARDY of Newport. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the 90-day period would delay the processing of the 
year 2002 income tax returns; and 
Whereas, legislative 
action is 
immediately 
necessary 
to 
ensure continued and efficient administration of the Maine Income 
Tax Law and certain other state taxes; and 
Whereas, in I the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency within. the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 36 MRSA §III, sub-§I-A, as amended by PL ;WOl, c. 559, 
Pt. GG, §l and affected by §26, is further amended to read: 
I-A. 
Code. 
"Code" means the United States Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 and amendments to that Code as of Ma~eh-19 December 
l_L 2002. 
Sec. 2. Application. 
This Act applies 
on 
or 
after 
January 
1, 
2002 
and 
to 
specifically provided by the United States 
to tax years beginning 
any 
prior 
years 
as 
Internal Revenue Code. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill updates references contained in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 36 
to the Internal Revenue Code, 
as 
amende'd 
through December 31, 2002, for tax years beginning on or after 
January 1, 2002 and to any prior years as specifically provided 
by the Code. 
The bill affects primarily Maine's income tax and 
estate tax laws. 
Page l-LRI982(I)
An Act To Amend Maine's Arborist Licensing Laws LR 1894(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1463
Committee Amendment CA_A_H386 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,4, to H.P. 1068, L.D. 1463, BilL "An 
Act To Amend Maine's Arborist Licensing Laws" 
Amend 
the bill 
in 
section 
by 
subsection 8 (page 1, lines 43 to 45 in 
its place the following: 
striking 
L.D.) and 
out 
all 
of 
inserting in 
'8. 
Continued course of un,professional conduct. 
Pursuing a 
continued 
course of conduct that violates the standards of 
practice for the profession as established by rule and that is 
demonstrated by repeated verified complaints against a licensed 
arborist. ' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
clarifies that unprofessional 
conduct 
is 
conduct that violates the standards of practice for the arborist 
profession. 
FISCAL NOTE REQrlRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/13/03 ~ae. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1463 
An Act To Amend Maine's Arborist Licensing Laws 
LR 1894(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR1894(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1