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An Act To Protect Consumers by Requiring Retail Businesses To Post Complaint Contacts
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0366
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SULLIVAN, O'BRIEN, BARTLETT, DIAMOND, PERRY, SMITH

Legislative Document 
S.P. 113 
No. 366 
In Senate, January 25,2005 
An Act To Protect Consumers by Requiring Retail Businesses To 
Post Complaint Contacts 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative O'BRIEN of Lewiston and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: PERRY 
of Calais, SMITH of Monmouth. 
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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 
Whereas, most citizens of the State conduct transactions 
daily at retail businesses as part of everyday life; and 
Whereas, 
many 
businesses 
do 
not 
provide 
a 
contact 
for 
consumers with complaints; and 
Whereas, often a 
consumer complaint is based upon facts 
that should be addressed promptly to protect the public interest; 
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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA c. 205-B is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 205-B 
REQUIRED CONTACTS FOR CONSUMERS 
§1210-C. 
Required business contacts 
A merchant doing retail business in the State must place at 
the point of sale a legible and conspicuous sign naming the owner 
or parent company of the business and a telephone number of a 
contact in case of a consumer complaint. 
The contact must be a 
per-son of authority in the business other than the manager on 
duty. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires every retail business in the State to 
place a sign at the point of sale with the name of the owner or 
parent company of the business and a telephone number in case of 
consumer complaints. 
The contact is required to be someone of 
authority other than the manager on duty. 
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An Act To Provide the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption to All Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0365
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SAVAGE, DAVIS, ROTUNDO, SULLIVAN, COLLINS, ANDREWS, CLUKEY, SNOWE-MELLO, TURNER, WESTON, MARLEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §653

Legislative Document 
No. 365 
S.P.112 
In Senate, January 25,2005 
An Act To Provide the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption to All 
Veterans 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SAVAGE of Knox. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, SULLIVAN 
of York, Representative COLLINS of Wells and 
Senators: ANDREWS of York, CLUKEY of Aroostook, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, 
TURNER of Cumberland, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, 
McKENNEY of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §653, sub-§ 1, 1[C, as amended by PL 1999, c. 
462, §2, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
C. 
The estates up to 
t~-",u""s,-"t~v-"--,,,aJ,JJe of $5,000, having a 
taxable situs in the place of residence, of veterans who 
served in the Armed Forces of the United States if the 
veteran: 
(1) 
Served for a period of at least 2 years and is at 
least 62 years of age; or 
(2) 
Is 
receiving any form of pension or compensation 
from the United States Government for total disability, 
service-connected or nonservice-connected, as a veteran. 
The 
exemptions 
provided in 
thi~aragLapb 
property of that veteran, including property 
tenancy with that veteran's spouse or held 
living trust for the benefit of that veteran. 
apply 
to 
the 
held in joint 
in a revocable 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the $5,000 property tax exemption provided 
to a veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States 
to remove the eligibility requirements that the veteran served 
during a federally recognized war period or that the veteran be 
totally disabled. 
Under this bill, a veteran of the Armed Forces 
of the United States is eligible to receive 
a 
property tax 
exemption if the veteran served at least 2 years and has reached 
the age of 62 or the veteran is totally disabled.
An Act To Amend the Maine Clean Election Act
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0368
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: MAYO, STRIMLING, RICHARDSON, MITCHELL
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document 
No. 368 
S.P. 115 
In Senate, January 25, 2005 
An Act To Amend the Maine Clean Election Act 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland, Speaker RICHARDSON of Brunswick 
and 
Senator: MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1125. sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. 
Political action conunittee participation prohibited. 
A participating candidate may not solicit contributions, accept 
money 
for 
or 
otherwise 
participate 
in 
a 
political 
action 
committee as defined by section 1052, subsection 5 established to 
influence the election or defeat of legislative candidates or to 
support that candidate's effort to be elected to a legislative 
leadership position. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits Maine Clean Election Act candidates from 
participating in political action committees that are established 
to influence the election or defeat of legislative candidates or 
to support that candidate's effort to be elected to a legislative 
leadership position. 
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An Act To Require the Disclosure of the State's Implied Warranty Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0369
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: COWGER, DUDLEY, BROMLEY, DIAMOND, BEAUDETTE, O'BRIEN, PINGREE, SCHATZ, SMITH, THOMPSON
Amends: 11 MRSA §2

Legislative Document 
No. 369 
S.P. 116 
In Senate, January 25,2005 
An Act To Require the Disclosure of the State's Implied Warranty 
Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator COWGER of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative DUDLEY of Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: 
BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, PINGREE of North Haven, SCHATZ of 
Blue Hill, SMITH of Monmouth, THOMPSON of China. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 11 MRSA §2-315-A is enacted to read: 
§2-3l5-A. 
Implied warranty disclosure 
When a seller of goods offers a buyer a service contract or 
promises services for a fee, the seller must provide information 
on the buyer's implied warranty rights as described sections 
2-314 and 2-315. 
Sec. 2. 11 MRSA §2-316, sub-§(5) '(a), as amended by PL 1997, c. 
497, §l, is further amended to read: 
(a) 
A violation of this section or section 2-314, 2-315 or 
6-6le 2-315-A arising from the retail sale of consumer goods 
and services constitutes a violation of Title 5, chapter 10, 
Unfair Trade Practices Act. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that, when a seller attempts to sell a 
service 
contract 
for 
a 
consumer 
good, 
the 
seller 
provide 
information to the buyer on the State's implied warranty law. 
Page l-LR13 56 (1)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0374
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H478 (House)

L.D. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
374, Bill, "An "6,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 121, 
Act To Create a Protected Zone around the 
Voting Place" 
Amend the amendment on page 2 in subparagraph (4) in the 3rd 
line 
(page 
2, 
line 
in 
amendment) 
by 
striking 
out 
the 
following: 
"!!l.lJ.§..t" and inserting in its place the following: 'may' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a warden to place an opponent to a 
petition next to the circulator of that petition, but does not 
require such placement. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representativ 
TOWN: 
Rumford 
HOUSE 
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AMENDMENT
An Act To Create a Protected Zone around the Voting Place
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0374
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H398 (House)
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs on the cost of providing a temporary warden at a polling place and with potential funding sources
Amends: 21-A MRSA §662

HOUSE AMENDMENT "fj. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to S. P . 121, 
L.D. 374, Bill, "An Act To Create a Protected Zone around the 
Voting Place" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the 
substitute title and before the summary and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the 
enacting clause and before the summary and inserting in its place 
the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §662, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Temporar.y warden. 
Upon reguest and the determination 
that there is a security concern by the warden or to maintain 
order at the polling place, the Secretary of State shall provide 
a temporary warden for election day. 
Sec. 2. Report. 
The Secretary of State shall report to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs on the 
cost of providing a temporary warden at a polling place and with 
potential funding sources by January 15, 2006. 
Sec. 3. Effective date. 
That section of this Act that enacts 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, section 662, subsection 5 
takes effect November 1, 2006.' , 
Page l-LR0599(5) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
t-fO· 
~. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 121, L.D. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and requires the Secretary 
of State to supply a temporary warden if a municipal voting 
warden determines that there is a security concern or it is 
necessary to maintain order at the polling place. 
The amendment 
also requires the Secretary of State to report to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs on the cost of 
providing 
a 
temporary 
warden 
at 
a 
polling place 
and 
with 
potential 
funding 
sources. 
The 
amendment 
also 
makes 
the 
requirement 
to 
supply 
a 
temporary warden effective for 
the 
November 2006 election. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY, ~ 
~ 
h---
(Representative TRAHAN) 
TOWN: 
Waldoboro 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
LD374 
LR0599(05) 
An Act To Create a Protected Zone around the Voting Place 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,If, to Committee Amendment * 
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan of Waldoboro 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring the Secretary of State to provide temporary polling wardens in certain circumstances will result in 
additional General Fund costs; the amounts will depend on the number of requests for temporary wardens and the 
compensation which will be required for these persons. The amounts can not be determined at this time. 
LR0599(5) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create a Protected Zone around the Voting Place
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0374
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S218 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A, to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to S. P. 
121, L.D. 374, Bill, "An Act To Create a Protected Zone around 
the Voting Place" 
Amend the amendment in paragraph D by striking out all of 
subparagraphs (2) and (3) (page 1, lines 49 to 51 and page 2, 
lines 2 to 4 in amendment) 
and inserting in their place the 
following: 
'(2) 
The 
municipal 
clerk 
may 
deny 
space 
to 
any 
petition circulators who have not notified the clerk by 
noon of the day before election day that they wish to 
collect signatures on election day: 
(3) 
The 
warden 
may 
limit the 
number 
of petition 
circulators and opponents for each specific question or 
issue if space is constrained or unavailable:' 
Further amend the amendment in paragraph D by striking out 
all of subparagraph (5) (page 2, lines 17 to 19 in amendment) and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'(5) 
Within the voting place. a petition circulator or 
opponent may not approach a voter or collect a voter's 
signature until after the voter has completed voting: ' 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
':. 
-~~. 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT ·A· to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to S. P. 
L.D. 374 
121, 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
alters 
Committee 
Amendment 
"A" 
in 
the 
following ways. 
1. 
It permits a municipal clerk to deny access 
voting place if a circulator fails to notify the clerk by 
the day before the election day of an intention to 
signatures. 
to the 
noon of 
collect 
2. 
It replaces the 
prov~s~on in the committee amendment 
that limits the number of circulators and opponents to one per 
question or issue with a new provision that permits the warden to 
limit the number based on the space available. 
3. 
It provides that the restriction against approaching a 
voter before that voter votes applies only to activity within the 
voting place. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator P. 
COUNTY: 
Somerset 
SENATE' AMENDMENT
An Act To Enhance Uniformity of Insurance Producer Licensing
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0376
Committee Amendment CA_A_H45 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 278, L.D. 376, Bill, 
Act To Enhance Uniformity of Insurance Producer Licensing" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l-LR0448(2) 
"An 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/28/05 ~ae 
Revenue 
LD376 
LR 0448(02) 
An Act To Enhance Uniformity of Insurance Producer Licensing 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
2005-06 
2006-07 
Projections 
2007-08 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($38,605) 
($132,675) 
($39,918) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2008-09 
($137,186) 
The bill would eliminate license continuation fees for the limited classes of insurance producers still subject to such 
fees, resulting in reductions in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue. Any additional costs to the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation in implementing this bill can be absorbed utilizing existing resources. 
LR0448(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0377
Committee Amendment CA_A_H150 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 279, L.D. 377, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish 
Health Care as a Right" 
Amend the resolution in that part designated "Section 6-B." 
in the last line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) by inserting after the 
following: 
"health" the following: 
'subject to the decisions of 
the Legislature regarding the proper access to that right' 
Further amend the resolution in the question in the last 
line (page 1, line 24 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: 
"right" 
the 
following: 
'subject 
to 
the 
decisions 
of 
the 
Legislature regarding the proper access to that right' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
adds 
to the constitutional 
amendment the 
requirement that the Legislature determine what the access to the 
right to health care should be. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03128/05 ~e 
LD377 
LR 0242(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish Health Care as a 
Right 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fI" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthN ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-OS 
General 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions increases the ballot length, an additional 
appropriation of $8,000 or more may be required. 
LR0242(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0377
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TWOMEY, CANAVAN, CRAVEN, DUDLEY, EDER, GERZOFSKY, O'BRIEN, PARADIS, WALCOTT

Legislative Document 
No. 377 
H.P.279 
House of Representatives, January 25,2005 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine To Establish Health Care as a Right 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford. 
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frJ.7J7dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CRAVEN of Lewiston, 
DUDLEY of Portland, EDER of Portland, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, O'BRIEN of 
Lewiston, PARADIS of Frenchville, WALCOTT of Lewiston. 
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Constitutional amendment. 
Resolved: 
Two 
thirds of each 
branch 
of 
the 
Legislature 
concurring, 
that 
the 
following 
amendment to the Constitution of Maine be proposed: 
Constitution, Art. I, §6-B is enacted to read: 
Section 6-B. 
Right to health care. 
All citizens have a 
natural and unalienable right to health care as necessary to 
achieve and maintain the maximum level of health. 
; and be it further 
Constitutional referendum procedure; form of question; effective 
date. Resolved: 
That the municipal officers of this State shall 
notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns 
and 
plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding 
a statewide election, at a statewide election, on the Tuesday 
following the first Monday of November following the passage of 
this resolution, to vote upon the ratification of the amendment 
proposed in this resolution by voting upon the following question: 
"Do 
you 
favor 
amending 
the 
Constitution of 
Maine 
to 
establish health care as a constitutional right?" 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall 
vote by ballot on this question and designate their choice by a 
cross or check mark placed within the corresponding square below 
the word "Yes" or "No." 
The ballots must be received, sorted, 
counted and declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings 
and returns made to the Secretary of State in the same manner as 
votes for members of the Legislature. 
The Governor shall review 
the returns and, if it appears that a majority of the legal votes 
are cast in favor of the amendment, the Governor shall proclaim 
that fact without delay and the amendment becomes part of the 
Constitution of Maine on the date of the proclamation; and be it 
further 
Secretary of State shall prepare ballots. 
Resolved: 
That the 
Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town 
and plantation all ballots, returns and copies of this resolution 
necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum. 
SUMMARY 
This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine 
to establish health care as a constitutional right. 
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An Act To Raise the Marriage Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0379
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: O'BRIEN, BLISS, GOLDMAN, JACOBSEN, KOFFMAN, LUNDEEN, VAUGHAN, WATSON, PERRY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2652

Legislative Document 
No. 379 
H.P.281 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2005 
An Act To Raise the Marriage Fees 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative O'BRIEN of Lewiston. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, 
JACOBSEN of Waterboro, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, VAUGHAN 
of Durham, WATSON of Bath, Senator: PERRY of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §2652, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1993, c. 
405, §1, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Marriage intentions and license. 
Recording marriage 
intentions and issuing a marriage license, $6G tlQ, except, when 
the laws of this State require 2 licenses, the fee is $lG ~ 
each; 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
increases 
the 
fee 
for 
recording 
marriage 
intentions and issuing a marriage license from $20 to $30.
An Act Authorizing the Commissioner of Labor To Negotiate Settlements in Cases of Overpayment of Unemployment Compensation
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0378
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: DAVIS, BRENNAN, CRESSEY, JOY, MARLEY, PINEAU, SHERMAN, STEDMAN, SYKES, TRAHAN
Amends: 26 MRSA §1051

Legislative Document 
No. 378 
H.P.280 
House of Representatives, January 25,2005 
An Act Authorizing the Commissioner of Labor To Negotiate 
Settlements in Cases of Overpayment of Unemployment 
Compensation 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Falmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CRESSEY of Cornish, JOY of Crystal, MARLEY of Portland, PINEAU of 
Jay, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, STEDMAN of Hartland, SYKES of Harrison, TRAHAN of 
Waldoboro. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §1051, sub-§11 is enacted to read: 
11. Commissioner ma~egoti~te settlement. 
The commissioner 
is authorized to negotiate a settlement with a person who has 
been erroneously paid unemployment benefits. 
As part of such a 
settlement, the commissioner may waive or restructure repayment 
of the erroneously paid unemployment benefits or any portion of 
those benefits. 
This subsection does not affect the authority of 
the Maine Unemployment Insurance Commission to adopt rules with 
respect 
to 
unemployment 
im~1J!,-:ance 
pursuant 
to 
section 
1082, 
subsection 2. 
SUMMARY 
Under 
current 
law, 
the 
Maine 
Unemployment 
Insurance 
Commission may grant 
a 
waiver 
to 
a 
person for 
repayment of 
erroneously paid benefits, but the Commissioner of Labor has no 
such authority to negotiate a settlement for repayment of these 
benefits. 
This bill grants the commissioner the authority to 
negotiate settlements waiving or restructuring the repayment of 
all or any portion of erroneously paid unemployment benefits but 
does not affect the authority of the Maine Unemployment Insurance 
Commission to grant waivers.
An Act To Allow Small Car Carriers To Haul the Maximum Allowed Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0380
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARTIN, BLANCHETTE, CLARK, DAIGLE, FISCHER, JACKSON, PATRICK, SAMPSON, CLUKEY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1002

Legislative Document 
No. 380 
H.P.282 
House of Representatives, January 25,2005 
An Act To Allow Small Car Carriers To Haul the Maximum 
Allowed Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representati ve PARADIS of Frenchville. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CLARK of Millinocket, DAIGLE of Arundel, 
FISCHER of Presque Isle, JACKSON of Fort Kent, PATRICK of Rumford, SAMPSON of 
Auburn, Senator: CLUKEY of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1002. sub-§8. 118, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
652, Pt. B, §5 and affected by §8, is amended to read: 
B. 
A dealer must obtain a written permit from the Secretary 
of State to operate a vehicle or combination of vehicles 
carrying a load. The permit must be issued in accordance 
with the following provisions. 
(1) 
The operation of 
vehicles and load must 
or purchase of a motor 
the dealer. 
the vehicle or combination of 
be in conjunction with the sale 
vehicle, vehicle or equipment by 
(2) 
The load must consist of a motor vehicle, trailer 
or equipment that the dealer is licensed to sell. 
(3) 
The 
load 
may 
not 
a~~e~ebi~e 4 automobiles, 
tractors at any time. 
consist 
of 
more 
than 
eRe 
~F~e* trucks or truck ~Fae~eF 
(4) 
The initial fee 
and 
renewal 
fee 
for 
a 
permit 
issued under'this paragraph are $200 each. 
(5) 
A permit 
expires 
one 
year 
from 
the 
date 
of 
issuance and may be renewed annually. 
(6) 
A permit must contain the name and address of the 
licensed dealer, an effective date, an expiration date 
and any other information required by the Secretary of 
State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds 
or combination of vehicles with dealer plates to transport 4 
au"t()mobiles, trucks or truck tractors at any time. 
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An Act To Ban Government Conflict of Interest in Elections
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0383
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: VAUGHAN, BERUBE, CEBRA, LANSLEY, LINDELL, SHERMAN, THOMAS
Amends: 1 MRSA §1024, 21-A MRSA §8

Legislative Document 
No. 383 
H.P.285 
House of Representatives, January 25,2005 
An Act To Ban Government Conflict of Interest in Elections 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative VAUGHAN of Durham. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, CEBRA of Naples, LANSLEY of 
Sabattus, LINDELL of Frankfort, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §1024 is enacted to read: 
§1024. 
Candidacy prohibited 
1. 
Resttictio~s on~~giq~CY-..X9~egislature. 
An employee 
of the State or a member of a union representing employees of the 
State may not become a candidate for the Legislature. 
2. 
Restrictions 
on 
c~didacy for 
offices 
elected 
by 
Legislature. 
An 
outgoing 
member 
of 
the Legislature 
may 
not 
become a candidate for the office of Attorney General, Secretary 
of State, Treasurer of State or State Auditor. 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §8 is enacted to read: 
SU. 
Restrictions on activi_~Le~ 
A person who 
receives income from the State, other than 
salary as 
a Legislator or state assistance, 
may not publicly 
participate in a 
campaign. 
A person who occupies 
a 
position 
elected by the Legislature may not publicly participate in a 
campaign 
or 
endorse 
a 
candidate. 
A 
union 
that 
represents 
employees 
of 
the 
State 
may 
not 
provide 
assistance 
or 
contributions on behalf of a candidate or ballot issue. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits employees of the State and members of 
government 
employee 
unions 
from 
running 
for 
the Legislature, 
outgoing Legislators fro(l1 
running for constitutional office or 
State Auditor, 
people who 
receive income 
from the State from 
publicly participating in a campaign, people who occupy positions 
elected by 
the Legislature 
from publicly participating in 
a 
campaign or endorsing candidates and government employee unions 
fro(l1 assisting with or contributing to campaigns. 
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•
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Amend Rules Regarding Licensing of Intermediate Care Facilities for Mental Retardation Nursing
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0382
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CROSTHWAITE, WESTON, CURLEY, LINDELL, ROSEN, SHIELDS

Legislative Document 
No. 382 
H.P.284 
House of Representatives, January 25,2005 
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Amend Rules Regarding Licensing of Intermediate Care 
Facilities for Mental Retardation Nursing 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth. 
Cosponsored by Senator WESTON of Waldo and 
IY/~ 
1J7.1ild£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CURLEY of Scarborough, LINDELL of Frankfort, ROSEN of Bucksport, 
SHIELDS of Auburn. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas~ acts 
and 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
until 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas~ immediate 
relief 
from 
regulatory 
burdens 
is 
necessary; 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. Adopt rules. Resolved: 
That· by July 1, 
2005, 
the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall amend the rules 
regarding licensing of intermediate care facilities for mental 
retardation nursing to allow for 
the elimination of 
a 
state 
survey 
·of 
facilities. 
The 
Department· of 
Health 
and 
Human 
Services shall notify the Joint Standing Committee on Health and 
Human Services of any rule that is amended pursuant to this 
resolve. 
The rules to be amended are major substantive rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human 
Services, Bureau of Medical Services, Division of Licensing and 
Certification to amend the major substantive rules regarding the 
granting of licenses to all intermediate care facilities for' 
mental 
retardation 
nursing 
that 
are 
approved 
for 
Medicaid 
certification of eligibility. 
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An Act To Enhance the Safe Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0381
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: CURLEY, DAMON, AUSTIN, ROSEN, TWOMEY
Amends: 38 MRSA §2133

Legislative Document 
No. 381 
H.P.283 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2005 
An Act To Enhance the Safe Disposal of Household Hazardous 
Waste 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CURLEY of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
77l~ 
/J7. 71!t!£:1~{ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, ROSEN of Bucksport, TWOMEY of Biddeford. 
Pnnted on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §2133, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. 
Regional 
household hazardous 
waste 
collection. 
The 
municipal 
officials 
in 
each 
county 
shall 
work 
together 
to 
designate an existing transfer station or recycling center in 
each county to accept household hazardous waste for disposal by 
residents of that county en a year-round basis. 
The municipal 
officials may 
impose fees 
for 
the disposal of such household 
hazardous waste. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires municipal officials in each county to 
work 
together 
to 
designate 
an 
existing transfer 
station or 
recycling center in each county to accept household hazardous 
waste for disposal by residents of that county on a year-round 
basis. 
The municipal officials may impose fees for the disposal 
of such household hazardous waste. 
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An Act To Allow a Person To Appeal to the State Police a Denial of a Concealed Weapons Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0384
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CEBRA, GLYNN, LANSLEY
Amends: 25 MRSA §2007

Legislative Document 
No. 384 
H.P.286 
House of Representatives, January 25,2005 
An Act To Allow a Person To Appeal to the State Police a Denial of 
a Concealed Weapons Permit 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representati ve VAUGHAN of Durham. 
!7l~ 
/J7.11ld£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, GLYNN of South Portland, LANSLEY 
of Sabattus. 
Primed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 25 MRSA §2007 is enacted to read: 
S2007. 
Ap,peal 
If an issuing authority under section 2002, subsection 9, 
paragraph A, 
subparagraph 1 denies an application for a permit 
under section 2003, an applicant may appeal in writing to the 
Chief of the State Police within 21 days of the denial. 
The fee 
for an appeal is $25, which must be paid to the Chief of the 
State ,Police when the appeal is filed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows 
an appeal of 
a 
denial of 
a 
concealed 
weapons permit to the Chief of the State Police if the issuing 
authority who denied the application is other than the Chief of 
the State Police. 
The appeal must be in writing and filed within 
days of the denial. 
The fee for an appeal is $25, payable to 
the Chief of the State Police.
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Amend Rules Regarding Licensing of Intermediate Care Facilities for Mental Retardation Nursing
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0382
Committee Amendment CA_A_H342 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",4" to H.P. 284, L.D. 382, "Resolve, To 
Require the Department of Health and Human Services To 
Amend 
Rules Regarding Licensing of Intermediate Care Facilities for 
Mental Retardation Nursing" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To 
Amend 
Rules 
Regarding 
Licensing 
of 
Intermediate 
Care 
Facilities for Mental Retardation' 
Further amend the resolve by striking out everything after 
the title and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Adopt rules. Resolved: 
That the Department of Health 
and 
Human 
Services shall 
amend the rules pertaining to the 
licensing of intermediate care facilities for mental retardation 
to allow for the elimination of state licensing requirements that 
are duplicative or no longer essential. 
The department shall 
consult with 
consumer 
and provider 
representatives prior 
to 
proposing the amended rules. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this 
resolve are major substantive rules as defined in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must 
be provisionally adopted and submitted to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health and Human Services for review no later than 
January 3, 2006.' 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
", .. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A 
.. to H.P. 284, L.D. 382 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and clause and 
replaces the text of the resolve. 
The amendment requires the 
Department of Health and 
Human 
Services to 
amend its rules 
pertaining to the licensing of intermediate care facilities for 
mental 
retardation 
in 
order 
to 
eliminate 
duplicative 
or 
nonessential 
state licensing 
requirements. 
Rules 
adopted 
to 
implement these changes are major substantive rules and must be 
provisionally 
adopted 
and 
submitted 
to 
the 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee on Health and Human Services for review no later than 
January 3, 2006. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04121105 ::Idac::.. 
LD382 
LR 0491(02) 
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Amend Rules Regarding 
Licensing of Intermediate Care Facilities for Mental Retardation Nursing 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor savings - General Fund 
The Department of Health and Human Services will incur minor additional costs to adopt major substantive rules to 
change the licensing requirements for intermediate care facilities for mental retardation. There will be minor 
administrative savings as a result of eliminating nonessential licensing regulations. 
LR0491(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0385
Committee Amendment CA_A_H543 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §93-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H. P . 
287, L.D. 385, Bill, 
Act To Limit the Liability of Ambulance Services in Maine" 
"An 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §93-C is enacted to read: 
§93 C. 
Limitation of liability for ambylance service 
1. 
Limitation of liability. 
In any claim or cause of 
action for tort liability against an ambulance service or its 
employees acting within the scope of their employment. or both, 
the award of damages, including costs, must conform to the limits 
contained in Title 14, sections 8104-0 and 8105. 
2. 
Liability insurance. 
An ambulance service may not be 
required to procure liability insurance coverage that exceeds the 
liability limits specified in subsection 1. 
An insurer providing 
insurance to an ambulance service may not require coverage that 
exceeds the liability limits in subsection 1. 
Reserve funds, 
excess 
insurance 
or 
reinsurance 
contracts 
maintained 
by 
an 
ambulance service or by an insurer providing liability insurance 
or otherwise may not increase the limits of liability imposed by 
subsection I.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. All to H.P. 287, L.D. 385 
This 
amendment relocates to the 
law governing emergency 
medical services the proposed language that applies the Maine 
Tort Claims Act's liability caps to ambulance services. 
This 
amendment also applies the Maine Tort Claims Act's individual 
employee cap on damages of $10,000 to the employees of ambulance 
services. 
This 
amendment 
also 
makes 
consistent 
internal 
references. 
COMMITTEE i AMENDMENT
An Act To Limit the Liability of Ambulance Services in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0385
House Amendment HA_A_H693 (House)
Amends: 14 MRSA §8102

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 287, L.D. 385, Bill, "An Act To 
Limit the Liability of Ambulance Services in Maine" 
Amend the bill by striking everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §8102, sub-§I-A, as amended by PL 1995, c. 
161, §l, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
I-A. 
Emergency medical service. "Emergency medical service" 
means: 
A. 
A 
nonprofit, 
incorporated 
ambulance 
service 
or 
nontransporting 
emergency medical 
service 
licensed 
under 
Title 32, chapter·· 2-8, 
r~ceiving full or partial financial 
support 
from 
or officially recognized 
by 
the 
State, 
a 
municipality or county or an entity Created under Title 
3D-A, chapter 115 or 119, except when the emergency medical 
service is acting outside the scope of activities expressly 
authorized by 
the State, 
municipality, 
county or entity 
created unde; Title 3D-A, chapter 115 or 119: and 
Be 
A 
for-profit, 
incorporated 
ambulance 
service 
or 
nontransporting 
emergency 
medical 
service 
licensed 
under 
Title 
32, 
chapter 
2-B 
only 
when 
the 
emergency medical 
suvice is acting within the scope of emergehcyresponse 
"'OIJS~ AAA~NnAA~NT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,.-4 .. to H.P. 287, L.D. 385 
activities expressly authorized by a contract between the 
emergency 
medical 
service 
and 
the 
State. 
municipality. ' 
c;:ounty or entity created under Title 3D-A. chapter 115 or 
Sec. 2. 32 MRS A §93-C is enacted to read: 
§93-C. 
Liability insurance 
1. 
Procurement of coverage. 
An ambulance service may not 
be required to procure liability insurance coverage that exceeds 
the liability limits specified in Title 14, sections 8104-0 and 
8105 while acting as an emergency medical service as defined in 
Title 14. section 8102, subsection l-A. 
2. 
Coverage required by insurer. 
An 
insurer providing 
insurance to an ambulance service may not reguire cQyerage that 
exceeds the liability limits specified in subsection 1.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
replaces 
the bill. 
It provides 
that 
a 
for-profit, incorporated emergency medical service is covered by 
the Maine Tort Claims Act only when it is acting within the scope 
of emergency response activities authorized by a.contract between 
the emergency medical service and the governmental entity. 
This amendment provides that an ambulance service cannot be 
required 
to 
procure 
insurance 
coverage 
beyond 
the liability 
limits of the Maine Tort Claims Act for any liability that falls 
under 
the 
application of 
the 
Maine 
Tort 
Claims 
Act. 
This 
amendment also provides that an insurer cannot require coverage 
~or liability beyond the liability limits when applicable. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative 
ELLETIER-SIMPSON) f-
TOWN: 
Auburn 
HOUSE
AMENDMEN:T
An Act To Encourage the Scallop Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0386
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: PINGREE, DAMON, ASH, KAELIN, SCHATZ

Legislative Document 
No. 386 
H.P.288 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2005 
An Act To Encourage the Scallop Industry 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PINGREE of North Haven. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
'7J1d1u~ 1I1.1l/d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ASH of Belfast, DUGA Y of Cherryfield, KAELIN of Winterport, SCHATZ 
of Blue Hill. 
Printed on rec)'ded paper 
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. 
The 
purpose of this bill is to 
recognize 
scallop spat 
collection as 
a 
fishery and 
to direct the Scallop Advisory 
Council to develop rUles to govern spat collection as a fishery. 
Rules 
that 
would 
be 
needed 
include 
scale 
of 
collection, 
eligibility of people involved and whether spat can be viable as 
a fishery. 
The bill would also direct the council to work with 
the Department of Marine Resources concerning the sale of whole 
cultured scallops.
An Act To Waive Application Fees on Certain Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation Projects Net Cost (Savings) Highway Fund Revenue Highway Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0387
Committee Amendment CA_A_H154 (House)

LD387 
LR 1614(02) 
An Act To Waive Application Fees on Certain Department of Environmental Protection and 
Department of Transportation Projects 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by.Committee Amendment ,ff. 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
$65,000 
$65,000 
Projections 
2007-08 
$65,000 
Other Special Revenue Funds (Potentially up to) 
($65,000) 
($7,600,000) 
($65,000) 
($7,600,000) 
($65,000) 
($7,600,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2008-09 
$65,000 
($65,000) 
($7,600,000) 
Requiring the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to waive application or processing fees from projects under 
$2,000,000 will result in a significant loss of dedicated revenue to the department in an amount that can not be 
determined at this time. The Department of Environmental Protection estimates that this legislation has the potential 
to remove up to approximately $7.6 million in annual licensing fee revenue from the agency and the potential impact 
on .current staff and operations would be significant. 
Beginning in fiscal year 2005-06, the waiving of certain application and processing fees collected by the Department 
of Transportation will result in the estimated loss of $65,000 in annual Highway Fund revenue. 
LR1614(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Limit the Liability of Ambulance Services in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0385
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TUTTLE, NASS, DUNN, FAIRCLOTH, GERZOFSKY, PELLETIER-SIMPSON, SHERMAN, BROMLEY, HOBBINS
Amends: 14 MRSA §170

Legislative Document 
No. 385 
H.P.287 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2005 
An Act To Limit the Liability of Ambulance Services in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York and 
'7Jl~ 111· 7lld£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DUNN of Bangor, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, 
NASS of Acton, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senators: 
BROMLEY of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York. 
Prmteu on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §170 is enacted to read: 
~70. Limitation of liability for ambulance service 
1. 
Definitions. 
As 
used 
in this 
section, 
unless 
the 
context 
otherwise 
indicates, 
"ambulance 
service" 
means 
ambulance service licensed under Title 32, chapter 2-B. 
an 
2. 
Limitation of liability. 
In any claim or cause of 
action for tort liability against an ambulance service or its 
employees acting within the scope of their employment, or both, 
the award of damages, including costs, must conform to the limits 
contained in section 8105. 
3. 
Liability 
insur~ce. 
An ambulance service may not be 
~red to procure liability insurance coverage that exceeds the 
liability limits specified in subsection 2. 
An insurer providing 
insurance to an ambulance service may not reguire coverage that 
exceeds the liability limits in this section. 
Reserve funds, 
excess 
insurance 
or 
reinsurance 
contracts 
maintained 
by 
an 
ambulapce service or by an insMrer providing liability insurance 
or otherwise may not increase the limits of liability imposed by 
this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a limitation on the tort liability of 
ambulance services. 
It also prohibits anyone from requiring an 
ambulance service to maintain liability insurance coverage in 
excess of these limits. 
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An Act To Waive Application Fees on Certain Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0387
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: MILLER, DOW, ASH
Amends: 23 MRSA §709, 38 MRSA §352

Legislative Document 
No. 387 
H.P.289 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2005 
An Act To Waive Application Fees on Certain Department of 
Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation 
Projects 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
7J1~ 
frJ.1l!dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MILLER of Somerville. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and 
Representatives: ASH of Belfast, RINES of ·Wiscasset. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §709 is enacted to read: 
§709. 
Application fee waived 
The 
Commissioner 
of 
Transportation 
shall 
waive 
the 
application fee for a project if the anticipated project cost is 
less than $2,000,000. 
Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §352, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. 
Processing fee waived. 
The commissioner shall waive the 
processing 
fee 
for 
a 
project 
under 
this 
section if the 
anticipated project cost is less than $2,000,000. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
requires 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Environmental 
Protection and the Commissioner of Transportation to waive the 
application or processing fee for projects with anticipated costs 
that are less than $2,000,000. 
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