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An Act To Provide Consumers an Itemized Receipt for Gasoline Purchased with a Credit or Debit Card
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1522
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DUPLESSIE
Amends: 10 MRSA §1150

Legislative Document 
No. 1522 
H.P.1069 
House of Representatives, March 31, 2005 
An Act To Provide Consumers an Itemized Receipt for Gasoline 
Purchased with a Credit or Debit Card 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook . 
Printed on recYl: led paper 
'IY/~ 1J?11!dC~d. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1150 is enacted to read: 
§ll50. 
ReceiptJ!!qujr_ed for credit card and debit card 
gasoline sales 
~erson, 
fir~1~~rt~er~_hip, association, 
corporation or 
limited liability company that accepts a credit card or debit 
card for the retail purchase of gasoline shall provide to the 
purchaser at the gasoline pump a receipt that includes the total 
number of gallons purchased and the price per gallon. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
provides 
that 
a 
person, 
firm, 
partnership, 
association, 
corporation 
or 
limited 
liability 
company 
that 
accepts a credit card or debit card for the retail purchase of 
gasoline shall provide to the purchaser at the gasoline pump a 
receipt that includes the total number of gallons purchased and 
the price per gallon. 
Page l-LR1493 (1) 
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An Act To Clarify Law Enforcement Procedures For Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1521
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MILLS, BLANCHETTE, MARLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 1521 
H.P.1068 
House of Representatives, March 31, 2005 
An Act To Clarify Law Enforcement Procedures For Fatal Motor 
Vehicle Accidents 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representati ve DUPLESSIE of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLS of Somerset and 
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1I1.11!dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, MARLEY of Portland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 25 MRSA §I502-B is enacted to read: 
SI50l-B. 
Fatal motor vehicle accidents: jurisdiction 
The 
State 
Police 
has 
primary 
jurisdiction 
over 
investigations of fatal motor vehicle accidents when evidence at 
the scene appears to indicate that a 
surviving operator of a 
motor vehicle involved in the accident violated a law governing 
the 
operation of 
a 
motor 
vehicle. 
The 
State 
Police 
shall 
coordinate 
its 
investigation 
of 
such 
an 
accident 
with 
the 
investigations 
of 
sheriffs 
and 
deputy 
sheriffs, 
constables, 
marshals, deputy marshals and police officers of cities and towns 
as far as possible. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that the State Police is the lead agency 
for the investigation of fatal motor vehicle accidents when it 
appears that a surviving operator of one of the vehicles involved 
in the accident violated a law governing the operation of a motor 
vehicle. 
This bill provides status to the State Police similar 
to the status given other state agencies involving different 
crimes, such as giving the State Fire Marshal lead-agency status 
over suspicious fires 
and the Attorney General direction and 
control over suspected homicides. 
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An Act To Provide Reimbursement for Road Maintenance to Property Owners in the Unorganized Territory
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1520
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DUPLESSIE, BRYANT, BARSTOW, JACKSON, JENNINGS, PINEAU, SAVIELLO, SMITH, MILLS

Legislative Document 
No. 1520 
H.P.1067 
House of Representati ves, March 31, 2005 
An Act To Provide Reimbursement for Road Maintenance to 
Property Owners in the Unorganized Territory 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, JACKSON of Fort Kent, JENNINGS of Leeds, 
PINEAU of Jay, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SMITH of Van Buren, Senator: MILLS of Somerset. 
Pnnted on recycled paper 
G 
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 
proposes 
to 
provide 
reimbursement 
for 
road 
maintenance to property owners in the unorganized territory. 
To 
be eligible for reimbursement, a property owner must be a member 
of an organized road association that has 
a 
road maintenance 
plan, that maintains at least 4 miles of road and that permits 
year-round 
recreational 
access 
to 
the 
public 
over 
roads 
maintained by the association, including access to boat launches 
and snowmobile trails. 
This reimbursement would be at a per mile 
rate 
and based 
upon 
how 
many 
miles 
of 
road 
an 
association 
maintains. 
A portion of 
the 
property 
taxes 
paid 
by 
these 
property owners would be used to provide this reimbursement. 
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An Act Regarding Published Descriptions of Recreational Trails That Cross Certain Parcels of Private Property
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1519
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DUPLESSIE, BRYANT, CARR, JENNINGS, JODREY, PATRICK, PINEAU, PIOTTI, SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 1519 
H.P.1066 
House of Representatives, March 31, 2005 
An Act Regarding Published Descriptions of Recreational Trails 
That Cross Certain Parcels of Private Property 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representati ves: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CARR of Lincoln, JENNINGS of Leeds, JODREY 
of Bethel, PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay, PIOTTI of Unity, SAVIELLO of Wilton. 
Printed on recycled 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 bill proposes to require that a guide for hiking or 
recreational trails indicate whether those trails are located on 
or 
cross 
private 
property 
if 
telecommunications 
towers 
are 
located on that property. 
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An Act To Update Professional and Occupational Licensing Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1524
Committee Amendment CA_A_H522 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If" to H. P. 1071, L. D. 1524, Bi 11, "An 
Act To Update Professional and Occupational Licensing Laws" 
Amend the bill in Part A in section 1 in paragraph E in the 
3rd line from the end (page 1, line 25 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "Providers," the following: 'the Maine Board 
of Pharmacy,' 
Further amend the bill in Part A in the 2nd occurrence of 
section 1 in the first line (page 1, line 29 in L.D.) by striking 
out the following: "Sec. A-I." 
and inserting in its place the 
following:' Sec. A-2.' 
Further amend the bill in Part A in the 2nd occurrence of 
section 1 in subsection 2 in the first paragraph in the 3rd line 
from the end (page 1, line 47 in L.D.) by inserting after the 
following: 
"Providers, " 
the 
following: 
'the 
Maine 
Board 
of 
Pharmacy, , 
Further amend the bill in Part E by striking out all of 
section 1 (page 6, lines 12 to 23 in L.D.) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'Sec.E-I. 32MRSA§14701,sub-§4, as amended by PL 2005, c. 
65, Pt. C, §19, is further amended to read: 
4. 
Merchandise. 
"Merchandise" includes any objects, wares, 
goods, 
promises, 
commodities, 
intangibles, 
services or 
other 
things of value but 
does 
not 
include 
food 
or technical 
or 
vocational 
schools 
located 
outside 
of 
the 
State 
that 
are 
registered pursuant to Title 20-A, section 9501. 
"Merchandise" 
does not include securities that are registered or exempt from 
Page l-LR2137(2) 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ff~ ff to H.P. 1071, L.D. 1524 
registration 
pursuant 
to 
chapter 
135, 
the 
Maine 
Securities 
Act 
and 
rules 
adopted 
pursuant 
to 
that 
insurance products that are regulated under Title 24-A.' 
SUMMARY 
Uniform 
Act 
or 
This amendment changes the definition of "merchandise," as 
amended by Public Law 2005, chapter 65, 
and it also adds the 
Maine Board of Pharmacy to the list of licensing programs that 
may consider criminal convictions for sexual misconduct by an 
applicant or licensee. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Revised: 05/16/05 ~ac:.. 
LD 1524 
LR 2137(02) 
An Act To Update Professional and Occupational Licensing Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the affected boards within the Office of Licensing and Registration, Department of Professional 
and Financial Regulation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2137(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Real Estate Brokerage
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1525
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H638 (House)
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development is authorized to introduce a bill and corrects the effective date

AMENDMENT 
" /J" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P • 
1525, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Real Estate Brokerage 
Amend the amendment in section 22 in the 4th line from the 
end (page 4, line 25 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"First" and inserting in its place the following: 'Second' 
Further amend the amendment in section 22 in the last line 
(page 4, line 28 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"property. " 
the following: 
'This section takes effect 90 
days 
after adjournment of the First Special Session of the 122nd 
Legislature. ' 
Further amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd 
to the last paragraph before the summary (page 4, lines 30 to 32 
in amendment) and inserting in its place the following: 
'Further amend the bill in section 18 by striking out all of 
section 18 (page 14, line 6 in L.D.) and inserting in its place 
the following: 
'Sec. 18. Effective date. 
Except as otherwise provided, this 
Act takes effect July 1, 2006.' , 
Page l-LR2133(4) 
HOUSE . AMENDMENT 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT "/I,, to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
L.D. 1525 
SUMMARY 
1072, 
This 
amendment corrects the session in which the Joint 
Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development 
is authorized to introduce a bill and corrects the effective date. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Monmouth 
HOUSE 
. AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Allow School Administrative District 16 To Sell a School in Anticipation of Closure (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1527
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: COWGER, McCORMICK

Legislative Document 
No. 1527 
S.P.529 
In Senate, March 31, 2005 
Resolve, To Allow School Administrative District 16 To Sell a School 
in Anticipation of Closure 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority ofthe Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator COWGER of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative McCORMICK of West Gardiner. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. School Administrative District 16 allowed to sell school. 
Resolved: That, notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
20-A, School Administrative District 16 may sell the consolidated 
Hall-Dale Elementary School in anticipation of closing the school 
and enter a lease to rent the consolidated Hall-Dale Elementary 
School for $1 per year until a replacement school building is 
completed and ready to be occupied. 
Proceeds from the sale of 
the consolidated Hall-Dale Elementary School pursuant to this 
section must be used to defray the local share of the costs of 
construction of the new school that replaces the consolidated 
Hall-Dale Elementary School. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve allows School Administrative District 16 
to 
sell the consolidated Hall-Dale Elementary School and lease it 
for $1 per year until a replacement school building is completed 
and ready to be occupied. 
Page l-LR2203(1)
An Act To Amend the Real Estate Brokerage Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1525
Committee Amendment CA_A_H583 (House)

LD 1525 
LR2133(02) 
An Act To Amend the Real Estate Brokerage Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A. 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Real Estate Commission within the Office of Licensing and Registration, Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation associated with rulemaking and the sunrise review can be absorbed utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR2133(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act at the University of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1528
Senate Amendment SA_A_S398 (Senate)

To 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A, to S.P. 530, L.D. 1528, Bill, 
Create 
a 
Graduate 
School 
of 
Biomedical 
Sciences 
"An Act 
at the 
University of Maine" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in section 9-B in the first 
paragraph in the 2nd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by striking 
out 
the 
following: 
"§hill." 
and 
inserting in its place 
the 
following: 'is authorized to' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in 
first paragraph in the 2nd to the last line 
L.D.) 
by 
inserting 
after 
the 
following: 
following: 
If the board establishes a 
biomedical sciences. it must be' 
section 9-B in the 
(page 1, line 9 in 
"biosciences" 
the 
graduate school of 
Further amend the bill in section 1 
in section 9-B in 
paragraph A in the first 2 lines (page 1, lines 12 and 13 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "The Board of Trustees of 
the University of Maine System shall establish the school" and 
inserting in its place 
the following: 
'The 
school 
must 
be 
established' 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes, but does not require, the Board 
of Trustees of the University of Maine System to establish a 
graduate school of biomedical sciences to educate and train 
Page l-LRll08 (4) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT '~I to S.P. 530, L.D. 1528 
students in basic and clinical fields of biomedicine and th€· 
biosciences. 
This 
amendment 
also 
removes 
funding 
for 
the 
graduate school. 
FISCAL ~OTE H.EQLlRED 
(See attached) 
",,"SORED BY: 
~(Jdf &~ 
(Senator ROTUNDO) 
~ 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/15105 ~ae 
LD 1528 
LR 1108(04) 
An Act To Create a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Maine 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
Projections 
2007-08 
Projections 
2008-09 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund cost of the bill. 
As amended, this bill provides authorizing language for the University of Maine System to establish a graduate school 
of biomedical sciences. 
LRl108(4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1528
Committee Amendment CA_A_S165 (Senate)

LD 1528 
LR 1108(02) 
An Act To Create a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
2007-08 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
2008-09 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $2,500,000 beginning in fiscal year 2005-06 for the 
University of Maine System to establish a graduate school of biomedical sciences. 
LRII08(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 180, Subchapter XIII: Continued Provision of Free Appropriate Public Education for Five-Year-Olds Born Between September lst and October 15th, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1529
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 1529 
H.P.1074 
House of Representati ves, March 31, 2005 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 180, Subchapter 
XIII: Continued Provision of Free Appropriate Public Education 
for Five-Year-Olds Born Between September lst and October 15th, 
a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative NORTON of Bangor for the Department of Education, State 
Board of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
l7/~frl.7J?~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
until 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
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. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 
180, subchapter XIII: 
Continued Provision of Free Appropriate 
Public Education for Five-Year-Olds Born Between September 1st 
and October 15th, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule 
of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 180, 
subchapter XIII: 
Continued Provision of Free Appropriate Public 
Education 
for 
Five-Year-Olds 
Born 
Between 
September 
1st and 
October 15th, 
a 
major substantive rule of the Department of 
Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization and Approval of Educational Personnel, Part I and Part II, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1530
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 1530 
H.P.1075 
House of Representatives, March 31, 2005 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Educational 
Personnel, Part I and Part II, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative NORTON of Bangor for the Department of Education pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
/J1~ 
frJ.1T/d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas. acts 
and 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
until 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the Maine 
subchapter 2-A requires 
substantive agency rules 
Revi sed Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
legislative authorization before major 
may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the 
above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
2U 
" 
L. f.1 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
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. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of 
Chapter 
115: 
Certification, 
Authorization 
and 
Approval 
of 
Educational 
Personnel, 
Part 
I 
and 
Part 
II, 
a 
provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education 
that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, 
is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the 
emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of 
Chapter 
115: 
Certification, 
Authorization 
and 
Approval 
of 
Educational Personnel, Part I 
and Part II, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of Education. 
Page l-LR2309(1)
An Act To End the Use of Wire Neck Snares
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1531
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: EDER
Amends: 12 MRSA §10053, 12 MRSA §10108

Legislative Document 
No. 1531 
H.P.1076 
House of Representatives, April 4, 2005 
An Act To End the Use of Wire Neck Snares 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative EDER of Portland . 
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. 12 MRSA §10053, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, 
Pt. A, §2 and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
8. 
Animal 
damage control. 
The 
coordination of 
animal 
damage 
control 
functions 
throughout 
the 
State, 
including 
supplemental assistance for 
tRe-~»&~*-~-~~~-~B4--etRe~ 
nuisance wildlife that exceeds normal funding and staffing levels 
within the department; and 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §10108, sub-§II, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
655, Pt. B, §30 and affected by §422, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill ends the use of wire neck snares by repealing the 
coyote control program and by removing the responsibility the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Bureau of Resource 
Management has in assisting in the control of coyotes as part of 
the bureau's animal damage control functions. 
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III
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1535
Committee Amendment CA_A_H832 (House)
Committee: Natural Resources
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4360

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'If" to H.P. 1080, L.D. 1535, Bill, 
Act Making Improvements to the Laws Regarding Local Land 
Ordinances" 
"An 
Use 
Amend the hill by striking out all of sections 3 to 6 and 
inserting in their place the following: 
. Sec. 3. 30-A MRSA §4360, sub-§3 is enac ted to read: 
3. 
Ordinance requirements. 
A municipality may adopt a rate 
of growth ordinance only if: 
A. 
The 
ordinance 
is 
consistent 
with 
section 
4314, 
subsection 3; 
B. 
The ordinance sets the number of building or development 
permits, not including permits for affordable housing, at 
105% or more of the mean number of permits issued within the 
municipality during the 10 years immediately prior to the 
year 
in which 
the 
number 
is calculated. 
The 
mean 
is 
determined by adding together the total number of permi ts 
issued for each year in the prior 10 years and then dividing 
by 10; 
C. 
In addition to the permits established pursuant to 
paragraph B, the ordinance sets the number of building or 
development permits for affordable housing at no less than 
Page l-LR2018(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. 4 
. to H.P. 1080. L.D. 1535 
10°-0 of the number of permits set in the ordinance pursuant 
to paragraph B; and 
D. 
The number of building or development permits allowed 
under the ordinance is recalculated every 3 years. 
Sec. 4. Effective date. 
This Act takes effect July 1, 2007.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing 
Committee 
on Natural 
Resources. 
The 
amendment 
authorizes 
a 
municipality to enact a rate of growth ordinance if the ordinance 
is consistent with a 
comprehensive plan, 
sets the number of 
permits allowed under the ordinance at a minimum of 105'l-o of the 
mean number of permits issued during the prior 10 years and sets 
the number of permits allowed for affordable housing. 
It also 
requires the number of permits allowed to be recalculated every 3 
years. 
It also makes the law effective July 1, 2007. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1535
Committee Amendment CA_B_H833 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT :13. to 
Act Making Improvements to the 
Ordinances" 
H.P. 1080, L.D. 1535, Bill, 
Laws 
Regarding Local Land 
"An 
Use 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 3 to 6 and 
inserting in their place the following: 
• Sec. 3. 30·A MRSA §4360, as repealed and replaced by PL 
2003, c. 127, §1, is amended to read: 
§4360. Rate of growth ordinances 
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Restrictions. 
A municipality may enact a 
rate of 
growth ordinance only if a rate of growth ordinance has not been 
in effect in the municipality in the previous 7 years. 
The 
ordinance: 
A. 
May not be for a term of more than 3 years; and 
B. 
May not be extended for an additional time period. 
A municipality that has a rate of growth ordinance in effect on 
the effective date of this subsection may continue to enforce 
that ordinance for up to 3 years after the effective date of this 
subsection in accordance with paragraph A. 
Page l-LR2018(3) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT Bit to H.P. 1080, L.D. 1535 
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eE-~~~~~~-~aa~-~e~-~~~~~--~imi~&-ea-~~~~-e~ 
B~i~QiB~-~-~~--~~i~&-that-~e-~~~~~-i~-Qesi~aateQ 
F~Fa~-aFeaS-aaQ-Qesi~aateQ-~Fewth-aFeasT 
Sec. 4. Effective date. 
This Act takes effect July 1, 2007.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is a minority report of the committee. 
The 
amendment authorizes a municipality to enact one rate of growth 
ordinance in a 10-year period. 
The ordinance may not be for a 
term of more than 3 years and may not be extended. 
The amendment 
also provides that a municipality that has 
a 
rate of growth 
ordinance in effect on the effective date of this Act is not 
required to wait 7 years before adopting another ordinance but 
may enforce the municipality's ordinance for up to 3 years after 
the effective date of this Act. 
The amendment also designates an 
effective date of July 1, 2007. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Making Improvements to the Laws Regarding Local Land Use Ordinances
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1535
House Amendment HA_A_H966 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "ff· to H.P. 1080, L.D. 1535, Bill, "An Act 
Making 
Improvements 
to 
the 
Laws 
Regarding 
Local 
Land 
Use 
Ordinances" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5 (page 2, 
lines 18 to 22 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
This amendment strikes the application section of the bill. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~ 
(Representativ 
E 
) 
TOWN: 
Portland 
Page l-LR2018(6) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Repeal Certain Boards and Commissions
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1537
Committee Amendment CA_A_H378 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §12004-I, 36 MRSA §7104

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A'to H.P. 1082, L.D. 1537, Bill, "An 
Act To Repeal Certain Boards and Commissions" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sect.ions 1 to 7, 10, 
11, 13, 16, 19, 20 and 21. 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 24 and 
inserting in its place the following: 
I Sec. 24. 5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§52-B, as enacted by PL 1995, 
c. 694, Pt. A, §l, is repealed. I 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of sections 26 to 
28, 30, 32, 33, 36 to 38, 44 to 48, 50 to 54, 62 and 64. 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of sections 65 
and 66 and inserting in their place the following: 
I Sec. 65. 36 MRSA §7104, as amended by PL 2003, c. 643, §8, 
is repealed. I 
Further amend the 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
consecutively. 
bill by relettering 
letter 
or 
section 
SUMMARY 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
The amendment removes 
from 
the 
repeal 
list: 
the following boards and 
State 
Compensation 
commissions 
Commission; 
Page l-LR2230(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
tt;," 
~. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,~, to H.P. 1082, L.D. 1537 
Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission; New England and 
Eastern Canada Legislative Commission; Commission on Performance 
Budgeting; Nutrient Management 
Review Board; 
Potato Marketing 
Improvement 
Committee; 
Natural 
Areas 
Advisory 
Board; 
Policy 
Review Council; 
State Conservation District Advisory Council; 
Participating Local District Advisory Committee, State Retirement 
Program; 
and 
the 
Maine-New 
Hampshire 
Interstate 
Bridge 
Authority. 
The 
amendment 
also 
adds 
a 
section that 
removes 
obsolete language that refers to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 19 that no longer exists. 
It also repeals the Multistate 
Tax Compact Advisory Committee, rather than the entire Multistate 
Tax Compact chapter in Title 36. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQt;]RED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/13/05 ,;t;?ac. 
LD 1537 
LR2230(02) 
An Act To Repeal Certain Boards and Commissions 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment lifo, 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This legislation may result in minor savings to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and the Maine 
Potato Board. It may also result in minor additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services that can 
be absorbed utilizing existing budgetary resources. 
LR2230(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Repeal Certain Boards and Commissions
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1537
House Amendment HA_A_H469 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "fj" to H.P. 1082, L.D. 1537, Bill, "An Act 
To Repeal Certain Boards and Commissions" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 22. 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of sections 57 to 
59. 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
The 
amendment 
removes 
the 
Prescription 
Drug 
Advisory 
Commission from the list of boards and commissions to be repealed. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ ~ 
(Representative BARSTOW) 
TOWN: 
Gorham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Pertaining to Reporting of Prescription Drug Advertising Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1539
Committee Amendment CA_A_S210 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to S.P. 534, L.D. 1539, Bill, "An 
Act Pertaining to Reporting of Prescription Drug Advertising 
Costs" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 7 in the 5th and 
6th lines (page 2, lines 36 and 37 in L.D) by striking out the 
following: 
"an 
entity" 
and 
inserting 
in 
its 
place 
the 
following: 
'a contractor' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the word "entity" to "contractor" in 
the confidentiality portion of the bill. 
FISCA.L .\OTE REQllRElJ 
(See attached) 
Page l-LRI703(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/05 ;:'!:pac 
LD 1539 
LR 1703(02) 
An Act Pertaining to Reporting of Prescription Drug Advertising Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
The delay may result in minor savings for the Department of Health and Human Services and a minor reduction in 
revenue collected.
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the School Breakfast Program
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1540
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, CUMMINGS, EDMONDS, NASS, ROSEN, FAIRCLOTH, NUTTING, PINGREE

Legislative Document 
No. 1540 
S.P.535 
In Senate, April 4, 2005 
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the School Breakfast Program 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative CUMMINGS of Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: President EDMONDS of Cumberland, NASS of York, ROSEN of Hancock, 
Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, NUTTING of Oakland, PERCY ofPhippshurg, 
PINGREE of North Haven, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
The 
following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
School Breakfast Program 
Initiative: 
Provides funds for the school breakfast program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$103,000 
$103,000 
2006-07 
$107,000 
$107,000 
This 
bill 
appropriates 
funds 
for 
the 
school 
breakfast 
program.
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the School Breakfast Program
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1540
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S667 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to S . P . 
535, L.D. 1540, Bill, "An Act To Appropriate Funds for the School 
Breakfast Program" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the 
title and before the 
summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Amend 
the bill by striking out all of 
section 
and 
inserting in its place the following: 
, Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
School Breakfast Program 
The 
following 
Initiative: 
Provides funds for the school breakfast program for 
fiscal year 2006-07 only. 
GENERAL FUlID 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SENATE 
Page l-LR1482(4) 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$25,000 
$25,000' , 
AMENDMENT 
.. ,. 
~~ 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 535, 
L.D. 1540 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
eliminates 
the 
fiscal 
year 
2005-06 
appropriation 
and 
lowers 
the 
appropriation 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2006-07. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~ 
(Senator ROTUNDO> 
~ 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
fISCAL \OTr }{EQL"IRED 
(See attached) 
• 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04127/06 ;ldae 
LD 1540 
LR 1482(04) 
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the School Breakfast Program 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,A " 
to Committee Amendment ';4 " 
Sponsor: Senator Rotundo 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
($103,000) 
($103,000) 
2006-07 
($82,000) 
($82,000) 
Projections 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
Projectioru 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This amendment reduces the General Fund cost of the bill by $103,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $82,000 in fiscal 
year 2006-07. As amended, this bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $25,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 
LR1482(4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the School Breakfast Program
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1540
Committee Amendment CA_A_S195 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~, to S.P. 535, L.D. 1540, Bill, 
Act To Appropriate Funds for the School Breakfast Program" 
"An 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of the 
Initiative paragraph (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) and inserting in 
its place the following: 
'Initiative: 
Provides funds for the school breakfast program for 
the 2006-2007 biennium only.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the appropriation of funds for 
the school breakfast program is for the 2006-2007 biennium only. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR1482(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 05/12/05 ~ae 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD 1540 
LR 1482(02) 
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the School Breakfast Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
Projections 
2007-08 
$103,000 
$107,000 
$0 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
$103,000 
$107,000 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of$103,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $107,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 
for the School Breakfast program within the Department of Education. 
LR1482(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1541
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H639 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 
1541, Bill, "An ,,4· to COMMITTEE 
Act Pertaining to 
AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 536, 
Disclosure of Prescription 
Drug Prices" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in subsection 3 in the 2nd 
line 
(page 
2, 
line 
in 
amendment) 
by 
striking out 
the 
following: 
"wholesale acquisition cost," and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'waelesale-ae~Q~s~s~eR-eessT' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment repeals language inadvertently retained in 
the prescription drug price reporting law when average wholesale 
price and wholesale acquisition cost were removed. 
SPONSORED BY: 1/ Q 
(Representative PIN~ 
---
TOWN: 
North Haven 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Vehicles Hauling Equipment Used for Timber Harvesting from Certain Restrictions Posted on Roads
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1544
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, BRYANT, FISCHER, HOGAN, PARADIS, PATRICK, SMITH, MARTIN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2395

Legislative Document 
No. 1544 
H.P.1085 
House of Representatives, April 1, 2005 
An Act To Exempt Vehicles Hauling Equipment Used for Timber 
Harvesting from Certain Restrictions Posted on Roads 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
!rJ~ 
/J7.7J7tU~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, PARADIS of 
Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, SMITH of Van Buren, Senator: MARTIN of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2395, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. 
Equipment 
used for 
timber 
h~~_'lWit..ing; 
e:z;emption. 
A 
vehicle used in Aroostook County, Piscataquis County, Somerset 
County, Washington County, Oxford County and Franklin County for 
the trucking of equipment used in timber harvesting operations is 
exempt from the provisions of this section on weekends during the 
mouths of June through August. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
exempts 
vehicles 
used 
in 
Aroostook 
County, 
Piscataquis County, 
Somerset County, 
Washington County, 
Oxford 
County and Franklin County for the trucking of equipment used in 
timber harvesting operations from restrictions placed on roads 
concerning weight, 
speed, operation and equipment on weekends 
during the months of June through August. 
Page l-LR0213(1)
An Act To Provide Relief to Retailers Who Have Been Issued Bad Checks
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1542
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: KAELIN, WESTON, BIERMAN, CARR, DUNN, EMERY, MILLS, TARDY, COWGER
Amends: 14 MRSA §607

Legislative Document 
No. 1542 
H.P.1083 
House of Representatives, April 4, 2005 
An Act To Provide Relief to Retailers Who Have Been Issued Bad 
Checks 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative KAELIN of Winterport. 
Cosponsored by Senator WESTON of Waldo and 
'71J~ 1J1. 7l/P£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CARR of Lincoln, DUGA Y of Cherryfield, DUNN 
of Bangor, EMERY of Cutler, MILLS of Farmington, TARDY of Newport, Senator: 
COWGER of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §607J, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
~~~~4~~ch~C~. 
___ 
A-p~rson who 
intentionall~s~u~or 
negotiates a 2nd bad check to the same payee within one year of 
llGuing or negili~tiJlg_t-he t:irst----.lL~ctleck knowing_tiLa.L~~h.~k 
will not be honored by the maker or drawee is liable to the payee 
not 
only 
for 
the 
face 
amount 
of 
the 
check, 
the 
costs 
and 
.at..t_orney' s fees pursuant to subsections 1 and 2, 
bJ,lt also fo!: 
additional liguidated damages if the check is dishonored and the 
drawer fails to pay the fa~ount of the check within 30 days 
of a written demand for payment by the payee. 
A. 
If a bad check is refused by the dra~e bank because the 
~rawer 
has 
no 
account 
with 
the 
bank, 
the 
additional 
liguidated damages are in an amount twice the face amount of 
the check or $750, whichever is less. 
B. 
If a bad check is refused by the drawee bank because the 
drawer has insufficient funds on deposit with the bank, the 
additional liguidated damages are in an amount twice the 
face amount of the check or $400, whichever is less. 
Sec. 2. 
Collection of worthless 
instrument. 
The 
district 
attorneys of the State shall implement a uniform policy on the 
collection of worthless instruments. 
The offices of the district 
attorneys 
shall 
submit 
their 
policy 
to 
the 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee on JUdiciary by January 15, 2006. 
SUMMARY 
This bill imposes 
a penalty for issuing a 
2nd bad check 
within a year of the first violation to the same payee. 
The 
penalty is paid to the payee. 
This bill also requires the 8 
district attorneys to implement a uniform policy on collecting 
worthless instruments.
An Act To Provide Relief to Retailers Who Have Been Issued Bad Checks
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1542
Committee Amendment CA_A_H612 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H. P. 1083, L.D. 1542, Bill, 
Who 
Have Been Issued 
"An 
Bad 
Act To Provide Relief to Retailers 
Checks" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in the first 
line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"Ma" and inserting in its place the following: 
'dishonored' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in the 
2nd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"bad check" and inserting in its place the following: 
'check 
that is dishonored' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in the 
3rd line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"bad" and inserting in its place the following: 
'dishonored' 
Further 
paragraph A 
striking out 
in its place 
Further 
paragraph B 
striking out 
in its place 
amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in 
in the first line (page 1, line 15 in L.D.) by 
the following: 
"bad check is refused" and inserting 
the following: 
'check is not honored' 
amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in 
in the first line (page 1, line 20 in L.D.) 
by 
the following: 
"bad check is refused" and inserting 
the following: 
'check is not honored' 
Further amend the bill in section I 
in subsection 5 by 
inserting at the end a blocked paragraph to read: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~.~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~" to H.P. 1083, L.n. 1542 
• For the purposes of this subsection, a check may be considered 
the 2nd dishonored check to the same payee if the first check to 
the same payee was not paid within 45 days of the issuance or 
negotiation of the first check.' 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a bad check, referred to as a 
dishonored check, may not be counted as the first bad check to a 
payee unless it remained unpaid for at least 45 days. 
Any 
subsequent check intentionally issued or negotiated knowing it 
will not be honored, written to the same payee, will subject the 
issuer to the additional liquidated damages if the face amount is 
not paid within 30 days of the demand of the payee. 
This amendment deletes section 2 of the bill, which directed 
the district attorneys of the State to establish a uniform policy 
on the collection of worthless instruments. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
-
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05124/05 Mac:.. 
LD 1542 
LR 0008(02) 
An Act To Provide Relief to Retailers Who Have Been Issued Bad Checks 
Fiscal Note for BiD as Amended by Committee Amendment ·4 .. 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LROO08(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Facilitate Summer Youth Employment
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1543
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PINGREE, COWGER, CUMMINGS, DAIGLE, MAZUREK, PERCY, RECTOR, SCHATZ, DAMON, TURNER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §12723

Legislative Document 
No. 1543 
H.P.1084 
House of Representatives, April 4, 2005 
An Act To Facilitate Summer Youth Employment 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PINGREE of North Haven. 
Cosponsored by Senator COWGER of Kennebec and 
17/~/J7.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, DAIGLE of Arundel, MAZUREK of Rockland, 
PERCY of Phippsburg, RECTOR of Thomaston, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, Senators: DAMON of 
Hancock, TURNER of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 20-A MRSA §12723 is enacted to read: 
§12723. 
Start of school year 
1. 
Start of school 
y~_~:t. 
The colleges of the systeITL1!@Y 
not commence classes earlier than Labor Day. 
This subsection 
does not prohibit a college from: 
A. 
Holding athletic contests or practices prior to Labor 
~ 
B. 
Scheduling in-service days or work days prior to Labor 
~ 
c. 
Holding school year-round: or 
D. 
Holding summer school. 
Sec. 2. P&SL 1865, c. 532, §7-A is enacted to read: 
Sec. 7-A. Start of school year. 
The University of Maine System 
may not Commence classes earlier than Labor Day. 
This subsection 
does not prohibit the University of Maine System from: 
1. 
Holding athletic contests or practices prior to Labor 
~ 
2. 
Scheduling in-service days or work days prior to Labor 
3. 
Holding school year-round: or 
4. 
Holding summer school. 
Sec.3. P&SL 1941, c. 37, §9 is enacted to read: 
Sec. 9. Start of school year. 
The Maine Maritime Academy may not 
commence classes earlier than Labor Day. 
This subsection does 
not prohibit the Maine Maritime Academy from: 
1. 
Holding athletic contests or practices prior to Labor 
~ 
2. 
Scheduling in-service days or work days prior to Labor 
3. 
Holding school year-round: or 
Page l-LR1622(1) 
4. 
Holding summer school. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the University of Maine 
System, 
the 
Maine Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy 
from commencing classes prior to Labor Day.