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An Act To Provide Voting Rights to Nonresident Taxpayers
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0757
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: SHERMAN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2524

Legislative Document 
No. 757 
H.P.562 
House of Representatives, February 18,2003 
An Act To Provide Voting Rights to Nonresident Taxpayers 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
" 
Presented by Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
Printed 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. 1. 21·A MRSA §111·A is enacted to read: 
SIll-A. 
Nonresident property owners 
Notwithstanding 
any 
other 
law, 
a 
person 
who 
is 
not 
a 
resident of 
a 
municipality is entitled to vote 
on municipal 
budget issues if the person owns and pays local property tax on 
real property in the municipality. 
The Secretary of State shall 
assist municipalities in establishing procedures 
to 
implement 
this section. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §2524. sub.§I. as enacted by PL 1987, c. 
737, Pt. A, §2 and Pt. C, §106 and as amended by PL 1989, c. 6; 
c. 9, §2 and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is amended to read: 
1. 
Qualified voter. 
Every voter in the town may vote in 
the election of all town officials and in all town affairs L 
except that a nonresident voter authorized to vote under Title 
2l-A, section lll-A may vote only on municipal budget issues. 
SUMMARY 
This bill enables nonresident property owners to vote on 
municipal budget issues. 
Page l-LR0903(1)
An Act To Require a Juvenile to Pay Restitution after Attaining 18 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0762
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WOODCOCK, BRUNO, DAVIS

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 762 
S.P.257 
In Senate, February 18, 2003 
An Act To Require a Juvenile to Pay Restitution after Attaining 18 
Years of Age 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representative BRUNO of Raymond and 
Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
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. 15 MRS A §3314, sub-§I, ,E, as amended by PL 1997, c. 
752, §18, is further amended to read: 
E. 
The 
court 
ffiay 
shall 
require 
the 
juvenile 
to 
make 
restitution for any damage to the victim or other authorized 
claimant as compensation for economic loss upon reasonable 
conditions that the court determines a~~~9~~ia~e pursuant to 
Title 17-A, section 1325. 
If restitution ordered under this 
paragraph is not completely made upon the juvenile's 18th 
birthday, the juvenile must pay the balance of restitution 
owed under this paragraph upon that date. 
For the purposes 
of this paragraph, the definitions in Title 17-A, section 
1322 and the provisions of Title 17-A, sections 1324, l328-A 
and 
1329 apply, 
except that section 1329, 
subsection 3, 
paragraph A does not apply. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires 
a 
court to order 
a 
juvenile to pay 
restitution for damages resulting from a crime committed by a 
juvenile if the order of restitution falls within statutory 
criteria and requires a juvenile to pay any unpaid restitution 
upon the juvenile's 18th birthday. 
Page l-LR0774(1)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police to Provide On-line Access to Sex Offender and Sexually Violent Predator Registration Information
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0758
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CLARK, CARR, DUPREY, GOODWIN

Legislative Document 
No. 758 
H.P.563 
House of Representatives, February 18,2003 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State 
Police to Provide On-line Access to Sex Offender and Sexually 
Violent Predator Registration Information 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, DUPREY of Medway, GOODWIN of 
Pembroke. 
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Emergency preamble. 
Whereas. Acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
until 
days 
after 
and 
Whereas. public access to on-line sex offender and sexually 
violent 
predator 
registration 
information 
will 
help 
provide 
citizens with frequently requested information and may better 
ensure public safety; and 
Whereas, in 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 
Sec. 1. Department of Public Safety. Bureau of State Police to develop 
and implement plan to provide on-line access to sex offender and sexually 
violent 
predator 
registration 
information. 
Resolved: 
That 
the 
Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police shall develop 
and implement a plan to provide public on-line access to sex 
offender and sexually violent predator registration information. 
The Bureau of State Police shall work with the Attorney General 
to 
identify what 
information maintained in the 
sex 
offender 
registry 
may 
be 
publicly 
accessed 
on-line 
and 
how 
that 
information may be accessed. 
The Department of Public Safety, 
Bureau of State Police shall present a 
report, 
including its 
on-line public access plan, what information may be accessed and 
a schedule for implementation of the plan, to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety by May 1, 2003. 
Emergency clause. 
In -v-iew of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Public Safety, Bureau 
of State Police to develop and implement a plan to provide public 
on-line access to sex offender and sexually violent predator 
registration 
information. 
The 
Department 
of 
Public 
Safety. 
Bureau of State Police shall present a 
report, 
including its 
on-line public access plan, what information may be accessed and 
a sChedule for implementation of the plan, to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety by May 1, 2003. 
Page l-LR1424(1)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Establish a Degree Program for Denturism
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0763
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: STANLEY, DUPREY, BRYANT

Legislative Document 
No. 763 
S.P.258 
In Senate, February 18,2003 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation To Establish a Degree Program for Denturism 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator STANLEY of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative DUPREY of Medway and 
Senator: BRYANT of Oxford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. Denturism program. Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation shall design a program that 
could be instituted in Maine schools for denturism based on the 
denturism program at the George Brown College of Applied Arts and 
Technology located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 
SUMMARY 
This 
resolve directs the 
Department of Professional 
and 
Financial Regulation to establish a degree program for denturism. 
Page l-LR0797(1)
An Act To Prevent Truancy
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0765
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PENDLETON

Legislative Document 
No. 765 
S.P.260 
In Senate, February 18,2003 
An Act To Prevent Truancy 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
~n~d. 
. 
Presented by Senator PENDLETON of Cumberland. 
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. 20·A MRSA §5051, sub·§2"G is enacted to read: 
G. 
When a student is determined habitually truant and 
violation of section 5001-A, the superintendent may notify 
the 
Secretary 
of 
State 
of 
that 
determination. 
After 
notification, 
the 
Secretary 
of 
State 
may 
suspend 
the 
driver' s license or driving privileges of that student in 
accordance with Title 29-A, section 154-B. 
Sec. 2. 29·A MRSA §154.B is enacted to read: 
§154-B. 
Suspension for truancy 
When notified by a school superintendent that a student has 
been determined habitually truant under Title 20-A, section 5051, 
the Secretary of State may notify the student in writing that the 
student's driver's license or driving privileges are suspended. 
Suspension of a license or driving privileges under this section 
is for a period of 180 days for the first occurrence and one year 
for each subseguent occurrences. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Secretary of State to suspend the 
driver's 
license or 
driving privileges of 
a 
student 
who 
is 
determined "habitually truant."
An Act with Latex Gloves to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 262, To Reduce the Health Risks Associated
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0767
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H485 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "fl" 
L.D. 
767, Bill, "An Act 
with Latex Gloves" 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 262, 
To Reduce the Health Risks Associated 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the 7th line (page 1, 
line 
in 
amendment) 
by 
inserting 
after 
the 
following: 
"agencies." the following: 'Working with the Department of Public 
Safety, the Bureau of Health shall adopt rules requiring the 
development of protocols regarding the use of latex gloves by 
persons licensed as emergency medical services' persons under the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 2-B.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds emergency medical services to the health 
care settings subject to rulemaking regarding latex gloves. 
SPONSORED BY: 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
(Representative BULL) 
TOWN: 
Freeport 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05119/03 .:tvae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD767 
An Act To Reduce the Health Risks Associated with Latex Gloves 
LR0473(03) 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Bull 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR0473(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce the Health Risks Associated with Latex Gloves
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0767
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PENDLETON, DUPLESSIE, DAMON, KNEELAND, STRIMLING, ANDREWS, FAIRCLOTH, FISCHER, LA VERRIERE-BOUCHER, TWOMEY

Legislative Document 
No. 767 
S.P.262 
In Senate, February 18, 2003 
An Act To Reduce the Health Risks Associated with Latex Gloves 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PENDLETON of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAMON of Hancock, KNEELAND of Aroostook, STRIMLING of Cumberland, 
Representatives: ANDREWS of York, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FISCHER of Presque Isle, 
LA VERRIERE-BOUCHER of Biddeford, TWOMEY of Biddeford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 22 MRSA &156I-A is enacted to read: 
§156l-A. 
Latex gloves prohibited 
1. 
Prohibition; sale or use. 
Nonsterile latex gloves may 
not be sold, offered for sale or used in this State. 
The sales 
and use of sterile latex gloves are subject to subsections 2 and 
h 
2. 
Sterile latex use. 
Low-protein, nonpowder sterile latex 
gloves may be used in this State during surgical procedures only 
and only if: 
A. 
The benefits of using those gloves outweigh the risks of 
using them; and 
B. 
The patient. or 
a 
person authorized by law to give 
consent for the patient, consents to the use of those gloves. 
3. 
Sales of sterile latex gloves. 
Sales of low-protein, 
nonpowder sterile latex gloves may 
be lawfully made 
only to 
health care facilities 
licensed 
under 
this Title, 
or 
their 
agents, 
or to licensed health care professionals who 
perform 
surgical procedures. 
4. 
Rulemating. 
The 
department 
shall 
adopt 
implement 
this 
section. 
Rules 
adopted 
pursuant 
subsection are routine technical rules as defined in 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
:ules 
to 
to 
this 
Title 5, 
This bill prohibits the sale and use of nonsterile latex 
gloves. 
The bill authorizes the sale of low-protein, nonpowder 
sterile latex gloves to licensed health facilities and medical 
personnel solely for use in surgical procedures and only if the 
benefits outweigh the risks and the patient, or persoll who may 
make medical decisions for the patient, consents. 
Page l-LR0473(1)
An Act to Improve Highway Signs for Recreational Facilities in Saco
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0766
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PENDLETON
Amends: 23 MRSA §1201

Legislative Document 
No. 766 
S.P.261 
In Senate, February 18,2003 
An Act to Improve Highway Signs for Recreational Facilities in Saco 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PENDLETON of Cumberland. 
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. I. 23 MRSA §1201, sub-§38. as amended by PL 1993, c. 612, 
§l, is further amended to read: 
38. 
Bates Colleqe. The signs must be provided by Bates 
College. 
The Maine Turnpike shall erect one sign on the side of 
the northbound lanes between exits 12 and 13 and one sign on the 
side 
of 
the 
southbound 
lanes 
north of exit 13. 
The 
Maine 
Turnpike Authority is responsible for 
the maintenance of the 
signs; aHa 
Sec. 2. 23 MRS A §1201, sub-§39, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 612, 
§2, is amended to read: 
39. 
Saco Plaza; facilities at former Exit 5. 
Signs for the 
facilities permitted by Title 23, section 1967, subsection 5 must 
be installed and maintained along the northbound and southbound 
lanes of the Maine Turnpike at appropriate locations leading to 
and at the former exit 5 of the Maine Turnpike. 
The signs must 
be provided and maintained by the Maine Turnpike Authority. 
The 
signs must be paid for by the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services and the owners or operators of any facilities 
described in the signs. 
The Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services and owners or operators of the facilities may 
decide upon the division of expenses. 
One 
sign along the northbound lanes 
and one sign along the 
southbound 
lanes must incorporate the single or multicolored 
logos 
or 
designs 
used 
by 
the 
hotel 
or 
convention 
center 
operator. 
These 
signs 
must 
briefly 
describe 
the 
services 
available to the traveling publicT; and 
Sec. 3. 23 MRSA §1201, sub-§40 is enacted to read: 
40. 
Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. 
Signs for funtown Splashtown 
U. S. A. 
must be constructed, installed and maintained along the 
northbound 
and 
southbound 
lanes 
of 
the 
Maine 
Turnpike 
at 
appropr iate locations near exit 5 of the Maine Turnpike. 
The 
signs must be paid for 
by the owner or operator of funtown 
Splashtown U.S.A. 
Sec. 4. 23 MRS A §1352 is enacted to read: 
§1352. 
Recreational area on U.S. Route 1 
The 
department 
shall 
construct, 
install 
and 
maintain 
directional signs along the northbound and southbound lanes of 
U.S. 
Route 
at 
appropriate 
locations 
near 
Saco 
indicating 
Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. 
The signs must be paid for by the 
owner or operator of Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill places signs along both lanes of U.S. Route land 
the 
Maine 
Turnpike 
informing travelers of 
Funtown Splashtown 
U.S.A.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services to Enact Rules to Reduce the Health Risks Associated with Latex Gloves LR0473(05)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0767
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S225 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to S.P. 
262, 
L.D. 
767, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Reduce 
the 
Health 
Risks 
Associated with Latex Gloves" 
Amend 
(page 1, 
following: 
facilities 
following: 
the amendment in section 1 in the 5th to 7th lines 
lines 
to 
in amendment) 
by striking out the 
", home health agencies, commercial and industrial 
and state agencies" and inserting in its place the 
'and home health agencies' 
Further amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: 
That the Department of Labor shall 
study the development of protocols regarding the use of latex 
gloves in commercial establishments, industrial facilities and 
state agencies and shall report to the Joint Standing Committee 
on 
Health 
and 
Human 
Services 
by 
January 
15, 
2004 
with 
recommendations for legislation; and be it further' 
Further amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
consecutively. 
Page l-LR0473(5) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 262, 
L.D. 767 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
removes 
responsibility 
for 
rulemaking 
regarding latex gloves protocols for commercial and industrial 
sites and state agencies from the Department of Human Services, 
Bureau of Health and instead requires the Department of Labor to 
study such uses and recommend legislation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached~ __ _ 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator BRENNAN) 
COUNTY: 
Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/21103 ~ae. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD767 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services to Enact Rules to 
Reduce the Health Risks Associated with Latex Gloves 
LR0473(05) 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" "to Committee Amendment 'it.JQ5 
Sponsor: Sen. Brennan 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2003-04 
($48,418) 
($48,418) 
2004-05 
($38,461) 
($38,461) 
Projections 
2005-06 
($39,231) 
($39,231) 
Projections 
2006-07 
($40,015) 
($40,015) 
The amendment removes the General Fund appropriation for one half-time position and associated administrative 
costs, and assumes any remaining costs to the Bureau of Health in the Department of Human Services can be absorbed 
utilizing existing resources. Any additional cost to the Department of Labor to conduct the study and prepare the 
required report can also be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0473(5) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve the Administration of the Baxter Compensation Program
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0768
House Amendment HA_A_H362 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §1513-A

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,/I, to S.P. 263, L.D. 768, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Administration of the Baxter Compensation Program" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and 
before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §1513-A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. 
T, §2, is amended to read: 
§1513-A. 
Governor Baxter School for the Deaf Compensation Fund 
established 
The Governor Baxter School for the Deaf Compensation Fund, 
referred to in this section as 
the 
"compensation fund," is 
established 
within 
the 
Maine 
Rainy 
Day 
Fund 
and 
must 
be 
segregated and maintained as a 
separate account known as the 
Governor Baxter School for the Deaf Compensation Fund. 
On July 
1, 2001, the State Controller shall capitalize the compensation 
fund in the amount of $3,000,000. 
Beginning July L 
2005, all 
earnings must be credited to the compensation fund.' 
Further amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
consecutively. 
Page l-LR117l0) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,~. to S.P. 263, L.D. 76' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that interest earned on the Governor 
Baxter School for the Deaf Compensation Fund must be credited to 
that compensation fund beginning July_1, 2005. 
FISCAL \OTF. REQClRED 
(See attached) 
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(Representativ 
SPONSORED BY: 
TOWN: 
Hodgdon 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
• 
Revised: 05/13/03 ;t?ae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD768 
An Act to Improve the Administration of the Baxter Compensation 
Program 
LR 1171(03) 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Potential future biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Dedicating interest earned on the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf Compensation Fund beginning 7/1/05 will 
result in a reduction of General Fund revenue and a corresponding increase in revenue to the compensation fund 
during the next biennium in an amount that can not be detennined at this time. 
LRl171 (3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Homeowners to Set the Amount of Insurance Coverage on Property
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0769
Sponsors: GOODWIN, GAGNON, BUNKER, CARR, CLARK, DUPREY, PERRY, SHERMAN, STANLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 769 
H.P.568 
House of Representatives, February 18,2003 
An Act To Allow Homeowners to Set the Amount of Insurance 
Coverage on Property 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial ~Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative GOODWIN of Pembroke. 
Cosponsored by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BUNKER of Kossuth Township, CARR of Lincoln, CLARK of Millinocket, 
DUPREY of Medway, PERRY of Calais, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senator: STANLEY of 
Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 24·A MRS A §3043 is enacted to read: 
§3043. 
Amount of coverage set by insured 
1. 
Amount of coverage. 
At 
the time of application for 
insurance, the amount of insurance coverage for loss of or damage 
to real property may be determined by the insured without regard 
to the fair market value of the real property or amount of 
insurance 
coverage 
recommended 
by 
an 
insurer 
for 
that 
real 
property. 
2. 
Application. 
This 
section 
applies 
to 
policies 
of 
insurance, 
other 
than 
automobile 
insurance 
and 
workers' 
compensation insurance, 
on risks located or resident in this 
State that insure against loss of or damage to real property that 
is used solely for residential purposes. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the insured to determine the amount of 
insurance coverage for real property without regard to the value 
of the property or the amount of coverage 
recommended by an 
insurer. 
Page l-LR0564(1)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0771
Committee Amendment CA_A_H217 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,!)., to H.P. 570, L.D. 771, Bill, 
Act To Provide Parity in Funding for Enhanced 9-1-1 Services" 
"An 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 by striking out 
all of paragraph C (page 1, lines 25 to 28 in L.D.) and inserting 
in its place the following: 
'C. 
When 
incurred 
by 
a 
cellular 
or 
wireless 
telecommunications service provider: 
(1) That are approved by the bureau to be properly 
incurred for the implementation of E-9-1-1 technologies 
and procedures; 
(2) That are not separately billed to customers; and 
(3) For which the provider is not reimbursed from any 
other source.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
specifies 
that 
cellular 
and 
wireless 
telecommunications 
service 
providers 
may 
only 
receive 
reimbursement for ~ligible expenses related to the E-9-1-1 system 
if the provider does 
not 
separately bill customers 
for 
the 
expenses and the provider is not otherwise reimbursed for the 
expenses. 
Page l-LRI524(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require a Land Survey Prior to Sale, Processing or Transfer of Any Parcel of Land
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0770
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GOODWIN

Legislative Document 
No. 770 
H.P.569 
House of Representatives, February 18,2003 
An Act To Require a Land Survey Prior to Sale, Processing or 
Transfer of Any Parcel of Land 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GOODWIN of Pembroke. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 33 MRS A c. 2 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 2 
REOUIREMENTS PRIOR TO SALE OR TRANSFER 
§21. 
Survey required 
1. 
Prior to sale or transfer. 
Before an owner sells or 
transfers land, the owner shall obtain a survey completed by a 
professional land surveyor licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 
121. 
2. 
Abutters. 
The owner shall provide a copy of the survey 
obtained pursuant to subsection 1 to all abutting property owners 
prior to the sale or transfer of the land. 
3. 
New survey Dot required. 
An owner is not required by 
subsection 1 to have a new survey completed if a survey was done 
not more than 2 years before the sale or transfer, there has been 
no change in the description of the land since the survey was 
completed and the survey was not challenged by a purchaser or an 
abutter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an owner of real property to have 
a 
survey of the property done by a licensed land surveyor prior to 
the sale or transfer of the property. 
A copy of the survey must 
be given to the abutters. 
If a survey of the property was done 
within 2 years before the sale or transfer, a new survey is not 
required if the existing survey still accurately describes the 
property and the survey was not challenged by a purchaser or an 
abutter. 
Page l-LR0568(l)
An Act To Provide Parity in Funding for Enhanced 9-1-1 Services
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0771
Sponsors: BLISS, HALL, ADAMS, BERRY, GOODWIN
Amends: 25 MRSA §2927

Legislative Document 
No. 771 
H.P.570 
House of Representatives, February 18, 2003 
An Act To Provide Parity in Funding for Enhanced 9-1-1 Services 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy su~gested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BLISS of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator HALL of Lincoln and 
/JJ~1I7.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BERRY of Belmont, GOODWIN of Pembroke. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2927, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1999, c. 65 L 
§2, is further amended to read: 
3. 
Expenditure of funds. 
The bureau may use the revenues 
in the E-9-1-1 fund to fund staff and to defray costs associated 
with the implementation, 
operation and management of E-9-l-l. 
The bureau, 
to the extent it determines sufficient funds are 
available in the E-9-1-1 fund, shall use revenues in the E-9-l-l 
fund 
to 
reimburse 
local 
exchange 
carriers 
and 
cellular 
and 
wireless 
telecommunications 
service 
providers 
for 
eligible 
expenses incurred by the carriers and service providers. 
For 
purposes of this subsection, the term "eligible expenses" means 
expenses: 
A. Incurred in preparing, correcting, verifying or updating 
subscriber information for use in databases necessary to 
implement the E-9-1-1 system; aBa 
B. Determined by the Public Utilities Commission to meet the 
requirements of paragraph A and to be reasonable expenses 
for the services providedT; and 
C. 
Approved 
by 
the 
bureau to 
be 
properly incurred by 
cellular and wireless telecommunications service providers 
for 
the 
implementation 
of 
E-9-1-1 
technologies 
and 
procedures. 
The Public Utilities Commission, in consultation with the bureau, 
shall establish procedures for reviewing and approving expenses 
pursuant to paragraph B. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that landline and cellular and wireless 
telecommunications service providers share ratably in the costs 
of 
implementing 
E-9-1-1 
service 
in 
the 
State. 
Currently, 
cellular and wireless customers contribute to the E-9-l-l fund, 
but only landline telephone service providers are entitled to 
reimbursement for implementation costs. 
Page l-LR1524(1)
An Act To Require Insurance Companies To Return 1 % of Net Profits
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0772
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GOODWIN, CLARK, DUDLEY, DUPLESSIE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §606, 30-A MRSA §3158

Legislative Document 
No. 772 
H.P.571 
House of Representatives, February 18,2003 
An Act To Require Insurance Companies To Return 1 % of Net 
Profits 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative GOODWIN of Pembroke. 
lY/~frJ.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DUDLEY of Portland, DUPLESSIE 
of Westbrook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 24-A MRSA §606 is enacted to read: 
§606. 
Return l' of insurer profits 
Every insurance company or association that does business in 
the State shall pay annually to the Fire Protection Services 
Fund, established in Title 30-A, section 3158, an amount equal to 
of the insurer's net profit on contracts written on risks 
located or resident in this State. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §3158 is enacted to read: 
§3158. 
Fire Protection Services Fund 
1. 
Fund established. 
The Fire Protection Services Fund, 
referred to in this section as "the fund," is created in the 
State 
Treasury 
as 
a 
dedicated 
account 
for 
the 
support 
of 
municipal fire protection. 
2. 
Deposits. 
The Treasurer of State shall deposit into the 
fund the income generated from insurer payments pursuant to Title 
24-A, 
section 606 and such other amounts as may be expressly 
required by law to be so credited. 
All income must be deposited 
into the fund, which may not lapse but must be carried forward 
from one fiscal year to the next. 
3. 
Expenditures. 
The 
Treasurer of State shall equally 
distribute the amount in the fund among municipalities that have 
established municipal fire departments. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires insurers doing business in this State to 
return 1% of their net profits to the State. 
The bill also 
requires 
that 
those 
funds 
be 
distributed 
equally 
among 
municipalities that have established a municipal fire department 
for fire protection services.
An Act To Expand the Revenue-generating Authority of Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0773
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LEMOINE

Legislative Document 
No. 773 
H.P.572 
House of Representatives, February 18, 2003 
An Act To Expand the Revenue-generating Authority of 
Municipalities 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
'7J1~ /J1.17/d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LEMOINE of Old Orchard Beach. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This 
bill 
would 
grant 
a 
general 
authority 
to 
local 
governments to expand their power of taxation beyond property 
tax, including, but not limited to, taxes on sales, amusements 
and wages.
An Act To Require the Washington County Legislative Delegation to Review the Final Washington County Budget Estimates
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0774
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: GOODWIN, BUNKER, PELLON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §900-B

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 774 
H.P.573 
House of Representatives, February 18, 2003 
An Act To Require the Washington County Legislative Delegation 
to Review the Final Washington County Budget Estimates 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GOODWIN of Pembroke. 
7Y/~ 
1I1.1T/t1£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BUNKER of Kossuth Township, DUGA Y of Cherryfield, 
PELLON of Machias. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State uf Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 30-A MRSA §900-B, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. 
County member. 
Before October 1st of each year, at 
the first public hearing on the budget estimate held by the 
Washington County commissioners pursuant to section 900-Cr 
the 
public shall elect a 
person to serve on the budget advisory 
committee. 
This member serves for a term of one year. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRS A §900-E-I is enacted to read: 
§900-E-l. 
Final authorization vote; review 
The Washington County legislative delegation shall review 
the final 
budget estimates 
submitted to 
the 
budget 
advisory 
committee by the Washington County commissioners. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the membership of the Washington County 
Budget Advisory Committee by adding a public member. 
The bill 
also requires the Washington County legislative delegation to 
review 
the 
final 
budget 
estimates 
submitted 
to 
the 
budget 
advisory committee by the Washington County commissioners. 
Page l-LR1425(1)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0775
Committee Amendment CA_A_H125 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §102

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f/. to H. P. 514, L. D. 775, Bill, "An 
Act To Clarify That All Companies Offering Telephone Services for 
Compensation, 
Including 
Swi tchless 
Resellers, 
Are 
Telephone 
Utilities" 
Amend 
the bill by striking out all of 
section 
and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §102, sub-§19, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 
141, Pt. A, §6, is amended to read: 
19. 
Telephone utility. 
"Telephone utility" includes every 
person, its lessees, trustees, receivers or trustees appointed by 
any court, 
eWR:iRIlJ7'--GOnt.-t'-G-l-l-inq-r-~-a-t-i.fM!J--e-!'--~-nq--aBy that 
provides telephone ;!.iBe service for compensation wil:aiB inside 
this State. 
"Telephone utility" does not include any person or 
entity that is excluded from the definition of "public utility" 
as 
defined in subsection 13, 
subject to 
the 
provisions 
of 
subsection 13, paragraphs A to C.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the term "telephone utility" 
does not include entities excluded from the definition of "public 
utility." 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify That All Companies Offering Telephone Services for Compensation, Including Switchless Resellers, Are Telephone Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0775
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BLISS, HALL, ADAMS, BERRY, GOODWIN
Amends: 35-A MRSA §102

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 775 
H.P.574 
House of Representatives, February 18, 2003 
An Act To Clarify That All Companies Offering Telephone Services 
for Compensation, Including Switchless Resellers, Are Telephone 
Utilities 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission 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 
~~/h·m~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BERRY of Belmont, GOODWIN of Pembroke. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 35-A MRSA §102. sub-§19. as enacted by PL 1987, c. 
141, Pt. A, §6, is amended to read: 
19. 
Telephone utility. 
"Telephone utility" includes every 
person, its lessees, trustees, receivers or trustees appointed by 
any 
courtT--QWn..inq.,--eeBt,;:e:l::l:iB~T--ope.r-at.-inq.-e,;:--manag.i-ng--aBY that 
provides telephone :l:iBe service for compensation witbiB inside 
this State. 
Sec. 2. 35-A MRSA §I02. sub-§18-A is enacted to read: 
18-A. 
Telephone 
service. 
"Telephone 
service" 
is 
the 
offering of a service that transmits communications by telephone, 
whether the communications are accomplished with or without the 
use of transmission wires. 
Sec. 3. 35-A MRSA §I02. sub-§20, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 
141, Pt. A, §6, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that all persons offering telephone 
services 
for 
compensation, 
including 
so-called 
"switchless 
resellers," 
are 
telephone 
utilities. 
The 
bill 
revises 
the 
definition of "telephone utility" by specifying that a telephone 
utility offers "telephone service" rather than having to own. 
control, 
operate, 
or 
manage 
a 
"telephone 
line" 
itself; 
establishes a new definition of "telephone service"; and repeals 
the definition of "telephone line." 
Page l-LR14S8(l)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0777
Committee Amendment CA_A_H100 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl.. to H.P. 576, L.D. 
Act 
To 
Amend 
the 
Laws 
Regarding the Location 
National Estuarine Research Reserve" 
777, 
of 
Bill, "An 
the Wells 
Amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated "Sec. 4." 
in the first paragraph in the 4th line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "Eldridge" and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'Ela~~a~e Ogunquit' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects an error in the original Private and 
Special Law that refers to the Eldridge River. 
The correct 
reference is the Ogunquit River. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Eliminate Potential Restrictions to the Establishment of an Alternative Form of Regulation for Some Telephone Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0776
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BLISS, HALL, BERRY, GOODWIN

Legislative Document 
No. 776 
H.P.575 
House of Representatives, February 18,2003 
An Act To Eliminate Potential Restrictions to the Establishment of 
an Alternative Form of Regulation for Some Telephone Utilities 
(EMERGENCY) 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission 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 
17/~111.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERRY of Belmont, GOODWIN of Pembroke. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
VVhereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, 
section 
9104 contains provlslons that might be read as a restriction that 
allowed 
the 
Public 
Utilities 
Commission 
to 
establish 
an 
alternative form of regulation only during a time period in 1995 
and 1996 and that are otherwise obsolete; and 
VVhereas, the Public Utili ties Commission and at least one 
telephone utility are engaged in discussions that may lead to the 
establishment of 
an alternative 
form 
of 
regulation for 
that 
company; and 
VVhereas, if such discussions are fruitful, 
an alternative 
form of regulation would be established prior to June of 2003; and 
VVhereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency wi thin 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. 35-AMRSA§9I04. as enacted by PL 1993, c. 638, §2, 
is repealed. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals a section of law that states that, if the 
Public Utilities Commission concludes a proceeding establishing 
an "alternative 
form 
of 
regulation" 
for 
a 
telephone utility 
before certain dates in 1995 and 1996, the alternative form of 
regulation 
would 
become 
effective 
following 
the 
legislative 
sessions of those years, thereby allowing an alternative form of 
regulation for telephone utili ties for which the commission has 
not yet established an alternative form of regulation. 
Page l-LR1459(1)
An Act To Repeal the Reimbursement of Personal Property Tax on Business Machines and Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0781
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GOODWIN
Amends: 5 MRSA §13070-J

Legislative Document 
No. 781 
H.P.580 
House of Representatives, February 18,2003 
An Act To Repeal the Reimbursement of Personal Property Tax on 
Business Machines and Equipment 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GOODWIN of Pembroke. 
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'!r/~/J?~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §13070-J. sub-§I. ,D. as corrected by RR 2001, 
c. 2, Pt. A, §ll, is amended to read: 
D. 
"Economic dev~lopment incentive" means: 
(1) 
Assistance from Maine Quality Centers under Title 
20-A, chapter 43l-A; 
(2) 
The Governor's Training Initiative Program under 
Title 26, chapter 25, subchapter 4; 
(3) 
Municipal 
tax 
increment 
financing 
under Title 
30-A, chapter 206; 
(4) 
The jobs and investment tax credit under Title 36, 
section 5215; 
(5) 
The research expense tax credit under Title 36, 
section 5219-K; 
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F~eFe~~Y-YRee~-~i~*e-~9T-eBaF~e~-9±9f 
(7) 
Employment tax increment financing under Title 36, 
chapter 917; 
(8) 
The shipbuilding facility credit under Title 36, 
chapter 919; or 
(9) 
The credit for seed capital investment under Title 
36, section 5216-B. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §S219-E. sub-§l. ,B. as amended by PL 1997, c:. 
24, Pt. C, §11, is further amended to read: 
B. 
"Investment credit base" means the total original basis, 
without adjustment, for federal income tax purposes, of the 
taxpayer of all machinery and equipment placed in service 
for the first time in this State by the taxpayer or other 
person during any of the prior 5 taxable years, except in 
taxable years ending in 1995, the prior 6 taxable years, 
excluding the basis of machinery and equipment placed in 
service in this State prior to January 1, 1989 and after 
April 1, 1996. 
In the case of a combined report, the term 
investment credit base 
means 
the 
sum 
of 
the 
investment 
credit bases for all corporations included in the report. 
Page l-LR055l(l) 
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el~~~Ble-~~p€~~Y-~~~~~-~B-£€£~~~£-~~~,--S~&~~~~-lT 
~Ha~-~~~-~-e~~~pmeB~-~-~--Be--~~-~~-EHe 
~BVeS~meB~--&~~~-~-~~~--~Ha~--~~&~-~~---~£€--~eFm 
~~aHaBle--yea£~--ffi€~££--~~-~~~-~--~~--1Beeme--EaH 
p~FpeSeS-e~-~He-~aHpayeFT 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA c. 915. as amended, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement 
program, which provides reimbursement for personal property taxes 
paid on certain business property.
An Act To Require the Payment of Certain Costs Incurred by a Prevailing Party in Court Proceedings by or against Maine Revenue Services LR 0083(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0782
Committee Amendment CA_A_H498 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H .. to H.P. 581, L.D. 782, Bill, "An 
Act 
To 
Require 
the 
Payment of Certain Costs 
Incurred by 
a 
Prevailing Party in Court Proceedings by or against Maine Revenue 
Services" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing 
Committee on Judiciary. 
It incorporates a fiscal note. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQl'IRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR0083(2) 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/13/03 ;tJ;pae 
12lst Maine Legislature 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD782 
An Act To Require the Payment of Certain Costs Incurred by a 
Prevailing Party in Court Proceedings by or against Maine Revenue 
Services 
LR 0083(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Maine Revenue Services will require additional General Fund appropriations for taxpayer reimbursement and related 
administrative costs. The amount required can not be estimated at this time and will depend on the amounts awarded 
in any fiscal year. 
LR0083(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0786
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H384 (House)

AMENDMENT "~,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Provide 
"Any-deer" 
Disabled Nonambulatory Persons" 
to S. P. 265, 
Permits 
to 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 17 in the 
last line (page 1, line 34 in amendment) by inserting after the 
following: 
"subsection." the following: 
'If the person who has 
such an ambulatory disability is the resident of a zone in which 
antlerless deer permits are not issued, that person may take an 
antlerless deer on the youth deer hunting day designated pursuant 
to section 7457, subsection 1, paragraph J.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a person who suffers an ambulatory 
disability and resides in a zone in which antlerless deer permits 
are not issued to take an antlerless deer on youth deer hunting 
day. 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Fort Kent 
Page l-LR0393(4) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide that Gas Purchased for Use in a Generator Be Taxed for Commercial Use
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0785
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BENNETT
Amends: 36 MRSA §2908

Legislative Document 
No. 785 
S.P.264 
In Senate, February 20, 2003 
An Act To Provide that Gas Purchased for Use in a Generator Be 
Taxed for Commercial Use 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §2908, first '1[, as repealed and replaced by FL 
1987, c. 402, Pt. A, §183, is amended to read: 
Any person, association of persons, firm or corporation who 
shall-say buys and lise uses any internal combustion, engine fuel 
as defined in this chapter for 
the purpose of operating or 
propelling commercial motor boats, tractors used for agricultural 
purposes not operating on public ways, or for registered vehicles 
operating off the highways of this State, or vehicles owned or 
operated 
by 
railroad 
companies 
while 
operating 
on 
rails 
or 
tracks, 
or 
in stationary engines, 
or generators, 
or 
in 
the 
mechanical or industrial arts, or for any other commercial use 
except in nonrailroad motor vehicles operated or intended to be 
operated upon 
any of the public highways 
of this State, 
or 
turnpikes 
operated 
and 
maintained 
by 
the 
Maine 
Turnpike 
Authority, 
or 
except 
as 
provided 
in 
section 
2910, 
ln 
the 
operation of aircraft, and any person, association of persons ( 
firm or corporation who 
shall--ha~e paid any tax on internal 
combustion engine fuel levied or directed to be paid as provided 
by this chapter, either directly by the collection of the tax by 
the vendor from the consumer ( or indirectly by adding the amount 
of that tax to the price of that fuel and paid by that consumer, 
shall- must be reimbursed and repaid the amount of the tax paid by 
hiffi that person, association of persons, firm or corporation less 
1t per gallon upon presenting to the State Tax Assessor a sworn 
statement accompanied by the original invoices or other evidence 
as the State Tax Assessor may require showing those purchases, 
which statement shal-l- must show the total amount of the fuel so 
purchased and used by that consumer other than in nonrailroad 
motor vehicles operated or intended to be operated upon any of 
the 
public 
highways 
of 
the 
State 
and 
in 
the 
operation of 
aircraft. Applications for refunds sha;n must be filed with the 
State Tax Assessor within 15 months from the date of purchase. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
adds 
generators 
to 
the 
list 
machinery using internal combustion engine fuel 
for a refund on the excise tax paid on the fuel. 
of 
nonhighway 
that qualifies 
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