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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Burial or Cremation of Certain Persons
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0980
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CROSTHWAITE, ROSEN, TARDY, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 980 
H.P.740 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Burial or Cremation of 
Certain Persons 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ROSEN of Bucksport, TARDY of Newport, Senator: SHERMAN of 
Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRS A §4313, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 483, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
2. Burial or cremation. In the event of the death of an eligible person, the funeral 
director shall notify the overseer prior to burial or cremation or by the end of 3 business 
days following the funeral director's receipt of the body, whichever is earlier. 
Notwithstanding section 4305, subsection 3, paragraph C, a decision on any application 
for assistance with burial expenses need not be rendered until the overseer has verified 
that no relative or other resource is available to pay for the direct burial or cremation 
costs, but the decision must be rendered within 8 days after receiving an application. The 
father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, children, or grandchildren or siblings, by 
consanguinity, living within or owning real or tangible property within the State, are 
responsible for the burial or cremation costs of the eligible person in proportion to their 
respective abilities. When no legally liable relative possesses a financial capacity to pay 
either in lump sum or on an installment basis for the direct costs of a burial or cremation, 
the contribution of a municipality under this subsection is limited to a reasonable 
calculation of the funeral director's direct costs, less any and all contributions from any 
other source. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes siblings from the list of relatives who are responsible for the burial 
or cremation costs for a person who was eligible to receive municipal general assistance 
at the time of that person's death.
An Act To More Clearly Define Maple Syrup
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0983
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 983 
H.P.743 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
An Act To More Clearly Define Maple Syrup 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PlOTT I of Unity. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRS A §892-A, sub-§l, ~, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 326, §2, is 
amended to read: 
D. 
"Maple syrup" means the liquid derived by concentration and heat treatment of 
tfle sap of tfle maple tree trees, Acer, or by solution in water of maple sugar, maple 
concentrate, made from such sap. The solids content of the finished maple syrup may 
not be less than 66% by weight or more than 69% by weight at 68 degrees 
Fahrenheit. Alternatively, the word "syrup" may be spelled "sirup." 
SUMMARY 
This bill brings more specification to the definition of maple syrup, to match the 
defined grades of maple syrup more closely. It also allows for an alternative spelling of 
"syrup" to be "sirup."
An Act To Improve the Protection from Abuse Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0988
Committee Amendment CA_A_H376 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 748, L.D. 988, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Protection from Abuse Laws" 
Amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 1 by striking out the first paragraph (page 3, 
lines 3 to lOin L.D.) and inserting the following: 
, 1. Protection order; consent agreement. The court, after a hearing and upon 
finding that the defendant has committed the alleged abuse or engaged in the alleged 
conduct described in section 4005, subsection 1, may grant a protective order or, upon 
making that finding, approve a consent agreement to bring about a cessation of abuse or 
the alleged conduct. 
This subsection does not preclude the parties from voluntarily 
requesting a consent agreement without a finding of abuse. The court may enter a finding 
that the defendant represents a credible threat to the physical safety of the plaintiff or a 
minor child residing in the plaintiff's household. Relief granted under this section may 
include:' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the alleged conduct on which a protection from abuse order 
may be based includes stalking as set out in the Maine Criminal Code, which is 
referenced in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 4005, subsection 1, as 
amended in the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Gambling Addiction Counseling Services through the Office of Substance Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0987
Committee Amendment CA_A_H110 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 747, L.D. 987, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Gambling Addiction Counseling Services through the Office of Substance 
Abuse" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, standards for the provision of gambling addiction counseling services and 
other activities related to the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction are needed 
as soon as possible; 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, ' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04118/07 frac:.. 
LD987 
LR 822(02) 
An Act To Provide Gambling Addiction Counseling Services through the Office of Substance Abuse 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Multiple Funds 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the department utilizing 
existing budgeted resources and funds authorized to be collected for this purpose under the bill. 
LR0822(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Increase Highway Safety by Establishing a Dangerous Driver Hotline
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0992
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, MARLEY, CAIN, FISCHER, HASKELL, ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 992 
S.P.309 
March 2, 2007 
Resolve, To Increase Highway Safety by Establishing a Dangerous 
Driver Hotline 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARLEY of Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, FISCHER of Presque Isle, HASKELL of Portland, ROSEN 
of Bucksport. 
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Sec. 1. 
Department of Public Safety to establish a dangerous driver 
hotline. Resolved: That the Department of Public Safety shall establish, maintain and 
advertise a toll-free telephone number, of preferably 3 digits, that a person may call to 
report a dangerous driver. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Public Safety to establish, maintain and 
advertise a toll-free telephone number, of preferably 3 digits, that a person may call to 
report a dangerous driver.
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Winterport Water District
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0993
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: WESTON, BARTLETT, THIBODEAU

Legislative Document 
No. 993 
S.P.310 
March 2, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Winterport Water District 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator WESTON of Waldo. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: BARTLETT of Cumberland, Representative: THIBODEAU of 
Winterport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 1969, c. 94, §18-E, 2nd ~, as enacted by P&SL 2005, c. 50, §8, is 
amended to read: 
This section is repealed 90 days after the adjournment of the Second First Regular 
Session of the +Uffi 124th Legislature. The Public Utilities Commission shall monitor 
the district's use of the authority granted under this section and shall report to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities matters no later 
than January 15, ~ 
2009 on its findings and recommendations regarding continuation 
ofthis authority. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
utilities matters may report out a bill submit legislation on the subject matter of this 
section to the Second First Regular Session of the +Uffi 124th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the time that the Public Utilities Commission has to monitor the 
Winterport Water District's use of the authority to disconnect sewer services to a 
customer that fails to pay the district's rates, fees or charges for sewer service from 
January 15, 2008 to January 15, 2009. The bill also repeals this provision 90 days after 
the adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 124th Legislature. 
The Public 
Utilities Commission shall submit a report with its findings to the First Regular Session 
of the 124th Legislature. 
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An Act To Make Minor Changes to the Gambling Control Board Laws March 2, 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0994
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 994 
S.P.311 
An Act To Make Minor Changes to the Gambling Control Board 
Laws 
March 2, 2007 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 8 MRSA §lOOl, sub-§36-A is enacted to read: 
36-A. Promotional credit. "Promotional credit" means a noncashable incentive 
provided by a slot machine operator to customers participating in a rewards program 
operated by the slot machine operator and approved by the board. Promotional credits 
and wagers as a result of promotional credits have no value attributed to their use for 
purposes of calculating gross slot machine income and net slot machine income. 
Sec. 2. 8 MRSA §l003, sub-§3, ~J, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 and 
affected by Pt. B, § 11, is amended to read: 
J. 
Gambling-related advertising and marketing programs, including the use of 
I 1 
promotional credits; and 
Sec. 3. 8 MRSA §l003, sub-§3, ~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 
and affected by Pt. B, § 11, is amended to read: 
K. 
Distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products on 
the premises of gambling facilities~; and 
Sec. 4. 8 MRSA §l003, sub-§3, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
L. Temporary employee licenses and set a fee of $100 for the license. 
Sec. 5. 8 MRSA §l018, sub-§l, 'JF is enacted to read: 
F. The fee for a temporary employee license is $100. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the Gambling Control Board laws to clarify that use of promotional 
credits awarded through a promotional program offered by a slot machine operator are 
not included in the calculation of gross slot machine income and net slot machine income, 
if the promotional program is approved by the Gambling Control Board. The bill also 
directs the board to establish rules for a temporary employee license and set a fee of $1 00 
for the license.
An Act To Reduce the Expense of Health Care Treatment and Protect the Health of Maine Citizens by Providing Early Screening, Detection and Prevention of Cancer
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0995
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MARRACHE, STRANG BURGESS, BENOIT, COURTNEY, DOW, MITCHELL, NUTTING, SULLIVAN, BABBIDGE, BARSTOW, BEAULIEU, CLARK, CONNOR, COTTA, CRAVEN, CROCKETT, CUMMINGS, DRISCOLL, GILES, GROSE, HASKELL, HILL, KNIGHT, MILLS, MUSE, PATRICK, PIEH, PRATT, SAVIELLO, SIROIS, TRINWARD, TUTTLE

Legislative Document 
No. 995 
S.P.312 
March 2, 2007 
An Act To Reduce the Expense of Health Care Treatment and 
Protect the Health of Maine Citizens by Providing Early Screening, 
Detection and Prevention of Cancer 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland and 
Senators: BENOIT ofSagadahoc, COURTNEY of York, DOW of Lincoln, MITCHELL of 
Kennebec, NUTTING of Androscoggin, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: BABBIDGE 
of Kennebunk, BARSTOW of Gorham, BEAULIEU of Auburn, CLARK of Millinocket, 
CONNOR of Kennebunk, COTTA of China, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CRA Y of Palmyra, 
CROCKETT of Augusta, Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, 
GILES of Belfast, GROSE of Woolwich, HASKELL of Portland, HILL of York, KNIGHT of 
Livermore Falls, MacDONALD of Boothbay, MILLS of Farmington, MUSE of Fryeburg, 
PATRICK of Rumford, PIEH of Bremen, PRATT of Eddington, SAVIELLO of Wilton, 
SIROIS of Turner, TRINWARD of Waterville, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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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. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Bureau of Health 0143 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for a comprehensive cancer program to augment the reach 
and success of cancer screening, detection and prevention programs in the State. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$4,500,000 
$4,500,000 
2008-09 
$7,500,000 
$7,500,000 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations for a comprehensive cancer 
program to augment the reach and success of cancer screening, detection and prevention 
programs in the State.
An Act Imposing Increased Responsibility for Registered Owners of Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0997
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SHERMAN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2414

Legislative Document 
No. 997 
S.P.314 
March 2, 2007 
An Act Imposing Increased Responsibility for Registered Owners of 
Motor Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2414, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. Reeistered owner's liability. A person who is the registered owner of a vehicle 
at the time that vehicle is involved in a violation of this section commits a traffic 
infraction. 
A. It is a defense to a prosecution for a violation under this subsection that: 
(1) A person other than the owner was convicted of operating the vehicle at the 
time of the violation in violation of subsections 2 to 7. In that case, the registered 
owner may not be found in violation of this subsection; 
(2) The registered owner is a lessor of vehicles and at the time of the violation 
the vehicle was in the possession of a lessee if the lessor provides the 
investigating officer with a copy of the lease agreement containing the 
information required by section 254. In that case the lessee and not the lessor 
may be charged under this subsection; 
(3) That the vehicle is operated using a dealer or transporter registration plate 
and at the time of the violation the vehicle was operated by a person other than 
the dealer or transporter if the dealer or transporter provides the investigating 
officer with the name and address of the person who had control over the vehicle 
at the time of the violation. 
In that case that person and not the dealer or 
transporter may be charged under this subsection; or 
(4) A report that the vehicle was stolen was given to a law enforcement officer or 
agency before the violation occurred or within a reasonable time after the 
violation occurred. In that case, the registered owner may not be charged under 
this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a presumption that a person who is a registered owner of a 
vehicle at the time the vehicle is involved in a violation of the laws requiring a person to 
stop a vehicle at the request of a law enforcement officer commits a traffic infraction. 
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An Act To Further Facilitate the Regionalization of Emergency Communications Dispatching Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0998
Committee Amendment CA_A_S124 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 315, L.D. 998, Bill, "An Act To 
Further Facilitate the Regionalization of Emergency Communications Dispatching 
Services" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05117 /07 
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LD998 
LR 500(02) 
An Act To Further Facilitate the Regionalization of Emergency Communications Dispatching Services 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Allowing participating local district (PLD) employees who become employed by the Department of Public Safety af 
result of the consolidation of public safety dispatching services to elect to include the previously earned PLD servic,-
credit with service earned as a State employee may result in increased costs to the State. Because there are significant 
differences between the PLD regular plan and the State employee regular plan, the impact and cost ofthis portability 
provision will vary by individual member. The actual cost of this measure will depend on which specific employees 
elect to have their previously earned service credit included with service credit earned as a state employee. 
LR0500(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Transportation for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0999
Committee Amendment CA_A_S55 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 316, L.D. 999, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Transportation for Veterans" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/19107 Mac::.. 
LD999 
LR 1447(02) 
An Act To Improve Transportation for Veterans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2008-09 
$15,000 
$15,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$15,000 
$15,000 
Projections 
2010-11 
$15,000 
$15,000 
Beginning in fiscal year 2007-08, this bill includes annual General Fund appropriations of$15,000 to the Department 
of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to support the operating costs of the disabled American veterans 
transportation network, which provides round-trip transportation services to Veterans Administration medical 
facilities. 
LRI447(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Improve Transportation for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0999
Senate Amendment SA_A_S365 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT 'A " to S.P. 316, L.D. 999, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
Transportation for Veterans" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF 
Veterans Services 0110 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the 2008-2009 biennium only to support the operating 
costs of the disabled American veterans transportation network, which provides round-
trip transportation services to Veterans' Administration medical facilities. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$12,500 
$12,500 
2008-09 
$12,500 
$12,500 
This amendment reiJucep the ~nn~ar c,Iener)1 Fu~~' appropriations to $12,500 per year 
and limits the funding '0 thi f{)0~200"9 yi~.ml}ium.; 
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FISCAL :\OTE REQlIRElJ 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/20107 frac:.. 
LD999 
LR 1447(04) 
An Act To Improve Transportation for Veterans 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ':;1 " 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
. 2008-09 
($2,500) 
($2,500) 
($2,500) 
($2,500) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($15,000) 
($15,000) 
Projections 
2010-11 
($15,000) 
($15,000) 
This amendment reduces the annual General Fund appropriations to $12,500 for each of fiscal years 2007-08 and 2008· 
and limits the funding to the 2008-2009 biennium.
An Act To Improve Transportation for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0999
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, CAMPBELL, CAIN, CRAVEN, FISHER, PATRICK, ROSEN, THERIAULT, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 999 
S.P.316 
March 2, 2007 
An Act To Improve Transportation for Veterans 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FISHER of Brewer, PATRICK of 
Rumford, ROSEN of Bucksport, THERIAULT of Madawaska, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
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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. 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF 
Veterans Services 0110 
Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funds to support the operating costs of the disabled 
American veterans transportation network, which provides round-trip transportation 
services to Veterans' Administration medical facilities. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2008-09 
$15,000 
$15,000 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $15,000 per year to support 
the operating costs of the disabled American veterans transportation network, which 
provides round-trip transportation services to Veterans' Administration medical facilities.
An Act To Eliminate the Property Tax on Business Equipment Owned by Small Retailers Net Cost (Savings) General Fund Revenue General Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1001
Committee Amendment CA_A_S321 (Senate)

LD 1001 
LR 1377(02) 
An Act To Eliminate the Property Tax on Business Equipment Owned by Small Retailers 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ",,4 " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
$1,305,633 
Projections 
2009-10 
$1,768,202 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($1,305,633) 
$0 
($1,768,202) 
$47,525 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
$1,571,046 
($1,571,046) 
$106,556 
Extending the business equipment property tax exemption to certain retail property will reduce General Fund revenue 
by an estimated $1,305,633 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR1377(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Firearm Safety on College Campuses
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1000
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, GERZOFSKY, CAIN, CRAVEN, WALCOTT
Amends: 25 MRSA §2011

Legislative Document 
No. 1000 
S.P.317 
March 2, 2007 
An Act To Increase Firearm Safety on College Campuses 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CRAVEN of Lewiston, WALCOTT of Lewiston. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2011, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. Colleges and universities. Nothing in this section limits the power of any college 
or university to regulate the possession of firearms on the property of the college or 
university. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes all public colleges and universities to regulate the possession of 
firearms on their campuses. 
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An Act To Eliminate the Property Tax on Business Equipment Owned by Small Retailers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1001
Committee Amendment CA_B_S459 (Senate)

Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" B " to S.P. 318, L.D. 1001, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate the Property Tax on Business Equipment Owned by Small Retailers" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01125/08 Mac:.. 
LD 1001 
LR 1377(05) 
An Act To Eliminate the Property Tax on Business Equipment Owned by Small Retailers 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "13 " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
2008-09 
$0 
Projections 
2009-10 
$2,634,620 
Projections 
2010-11 
$1,571,046 
($2,634,620) 
($1,571,046) 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$106,556 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The net General Fund revenue decrease associated with extending the business equipment tax exemption to eligible 
property located at a small retail facility is estimated to be $2,634,620 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $1,571,046 in fiscal 
year 2010-2011. 
LR1377(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Amend the Tax Credit for Biofuel Production
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1003
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BRYANT, PATRICK, HOTHAM, JACKSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1003 
S.P.320 
March 2, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Tax Credit for Biofuel Production 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative PATRICK of Rumford and 
Representatives: HOTHAM of Dixfield, JACKSON of Allagash. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §S219-X, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 698, §1, is 
amended to read: 
3. Limitations. A person entitled to a credit under this section for any taxable year 
may carry over and apply the portion of any unused credits to the tax liability on income 
derived from the production of biofuel for anyone or more of the next succeeding ~ lQ 
taxable years. The credit allowed, including carryovers, may not reduce the tax otherwise 
due under this Part to less than zero. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends from 5 to 10 the number of taxable years a person may be entitled to 
the tax credit of 5¢ per gaJlon on income derived from the production of biofuel. 
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An Act To Improve Access to and Awareness of the Circuitbreaker Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1002
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PERRY

Legislative Document 
No.t002 
S.P.319 
March 2, 2007 
An Act To Improve Access to and Awareness of the Circuitbreaker 
Program 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to enact measures to increase access to and awareness of the Maine 
Residents Property Tax Program, also known as the Circuitbreaker Program. 
1'he 
measures would include augmenting the outreach plan and coordination efforts of the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services, as 
required by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, sections 6219 and 6220, respectively. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1003
Committee Amendment CA_A_S182 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 320, L.D. 1003, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Tax Credit for Biofuel Production" 
. 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05102/07 
~ae 
123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE ( 
LD 1003 
LR 1494(02) 
An Act To Amend the Tax Credit for Biofuel Production 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':A " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Extending the tax credit for 5 additional years is not expected to have a measurable impact on tax collections during 
the current forecast period. 
LRI494(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote County-based Economic Development Efforts
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1007
Committee Amendment CA_A_S160 (Senate)

Majority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 324, L.D. 1007, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote County-based Economic Development Efforts" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Promote County-based Economic and Community Development' 
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Amend the bill in section 1 in § 125 (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "Economic development" and inserting the following: 'Economic and 
community development' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 125 in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "economic" the following: 'and community' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 125 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the first line 
(page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "economic" the following: 'and 
community' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 125 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in subparagraph 
(6) in the first line (page 1, line 30 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "economic" 
the following: 'and community' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 125 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in subparagraph 
(7) in the last line (page 1, line 38 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "office" the 
following: 'subject to approval by a majority vote of the county budget committee or 
county advisory budget committee' 
Amend the bill in section I in § 125 in subsection 1 in paragraph B in subparagraph 
(1) in the 2nd line (page 2, line 4 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "approved" the 
following: 'by a majority vote of the county budget committee or county advisory budget 
committee. All bonds must be approved' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 125 in subsection 1 in paragraph B in subparagraph 
(1) in the 6th line (page 2, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "-W% 40 %" and 
inserting the following: '50%' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
,IS. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ':.4 " to S.P. 324, L.D. 1007 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 125 by striking out all of subsection 2 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Funding. 
The Legislature may provide funds to the Department of 
Economic and Community Development to provide support to the State's 16 counties 
subject to a 1: 1 match.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires any bonds or salary expenses to be approved by a majority 
of the county budget committee, whether advisory or not. It also requires a 50% turnout 
by the voters for a bond approval, as is the current law, rather than changing it to 40% as 
in the bill. It also strikes out the appropriations and allocations section of the bill, but 
maintains the possibility of funding in the future. 
It also allows counties to raise, 
appropriate, borrow and expend money for county economic and community 
development. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve the Legislative Ethics Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1008
Committee Amendment CA_A_S228 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 325, L.D. 1008, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Legislative Ethics Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices To Provide Historical Data Regarding the Receipt and Resolution 
of Complaints Pertaining to Legislative Ethics Violations' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to 
provide historical data regarding receipt and resolution of complaints 
pertaining to legislative ethics violations. Resolved: That the executive director 
of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices shall provide to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs the number of legislative ethics 
complaints received during the past 10 years, from whom the complaints were received, 
the extent of any investigation into any complaint and the final resolution of the 
complaints. In addition to the historical data, the executive director shall report whether 
or not the existing laws regarding legislative ethics and the authority granted to the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices are sufficient to properly 
resolve legislative ethics complaints or whether those laws impose barriers to effectively 
addressing actions that are recognized as violations of legislative ethics; and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Report date and authorized legislation. 
Resolved: 
That the 
executive director of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
shall submit the data and report described in section I by February 15, 2008, including 
any proposed legislation. The Joint Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs is 
authorized to submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature 
based on the information included in the report.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ";4 .. to S.P. 325, L.D. 1008 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment creates a resolve that directs the 
executive director of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to 
provide historical data regarding complaints received about legislative ethics violations 
during the past 10 years. The resolve requires the report to be submitted to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs by February 15,2008. 
fISCAL V'TE H[QL!RED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 06/04/07 
p/aC':.-
LD 1008 
LR 492(02) 
An Act To Improve the Legislative Ethics Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR0492(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure That Military Services Members Receive Deferment of Their Property Tax Obligations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1010
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ROSEN, FISHER, PLOWMAN, SNOWE-MELLO, CEBRA, CLARK, HOTHAM, NASS
Amends: 36 MRSA §508

Legislative Document 
S.P.327 
An Act To Ensure That Military Services Members Receive 
Deferment of Their Property Tax Obligations 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed . 
No. 1010 
March 6, 2007 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative FISHER of Brewer and 
Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, Representatives: 
CEBRA of Naples, CLARK of Millinocket, HOTHAM of Dixfield, NASS of Acton. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §508 is enacted to read: 
§508. Protection for military service members 
A service member as defined in Title 37-B, section 389-A, subsection 2, paragraph B 
is not subject to any interest, penalties or enforcement action under this chapter other than 
that allowed under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a municipality may not impose any interest, penalties or 
enforcement action against military service members who owe property tax except to the 
extent permitted under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003, which 
prohibits a state or local government from taking property of a service member for 
nonpayment of property taxes and provides for a maximum of 6% interest on unpaid tax 
obligations. 
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An Act To Provide Firearms Safety Instruction for Adolescents
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1009
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: STRIMLING
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4730

Legislative Document 
No. 1009 
S.P.326 
March 6, 2007 
An Act To Provide Firearms Safety Instruction for Adolescents 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed . 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §4730 is enacted to read: 
§4730. Firearms safety 
A secondary school shall provide firearms safety instruction as part of the course of 
study. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires secondary schools to provide firearms safety instruction as part of 
the curriculum. 
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Resolve, To Require the Emergency Services Communication Bureau To Send E-9-1-1 Changes of Address Information to State Licensing Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1012
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: MARTIN, BARTLETT, EDMONDS

Legislative Document 
No. 1012 
S.P.329 
March 6, 2007 
Resolve, To Require the Emergency Services Communication 
Bureau To Send E-9-1-1 Changes of Address Information to State 
Licensing Agencies 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, President EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emerge~lcies; and 
Whereas, the E-9-1-1 change of address implementation has made it more difficult 
for some licensing agencies to effectively provide timely renewal of certain licenses; and 
Whereas, the timely renewal of licenses is critical to the livelihoods of many Maine 
citizens; 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 
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Sec. 1. Emergency Services Communications Bureau report to certain 
state agencies regarding E-9-1-1 address changes. Resolved: That the Director 
of the Emergency Services Communication Bureau within the Public Utilities 
Commission shall provide E-9-1-1 change of address information to state agencies that 
issue licenses, permits or registrations. The E-9-1-1 information provided to applicable 
agencies pursuant to this section must include E-9-1-1 changes of address that have 
occurred since the implementation of the E-9-1-1 emergency system under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 25, section 2926. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Director of the Emergency Services Communication Bureau 
within the Public Utilities Commission to provide a list of E-9-1-1 changes of address to 
state agencies that issue licenses, permits or registrations. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1015
Committee Amendment CA_A_S122 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 332, L.D. 1015, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Unemployment Laws" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph F in subparagraph (6) in the last line (page 2, 
line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"~" and inserting the following: 
'contributions are' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds the word "contributions" to clarify what does not constitute 
"employment" under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 26, section 1 043, subsection 11, 
paragraph F, subparagraph (6). 
FISCAl.. NOTE REQPJRED 
{See Anacbcdj 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/02/07 
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LD 1015 
LR 183(02) 
An Act To Amend the Unemployment Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';,4 " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined current biennium cost increase - Other Funds 
Undetermined current biennium revenue increase - Other Funds 
Allowing individuals who are employed by their spouse or child, or individuals under the age of 18 who are employ 
by a parent, to receive unemployment compensation if the employer voluntarily elects to make unemployment 
contributions for these individuals will result in additional unemployment benefits being paid out that will be partially 
offset by an increase in unemployment contributions. The amount can not be determined at this time and will depend 
on the number of individuals who qualify for this provision. Information provided by the Department of Labor 
indicates that the average weekly benefit amount in 2006 was $239.48 and the average duration of unemployment 
compensation was 14.1 weeks for a total average benefit per individual claimant of$3,376.67. The 2007 average 
unemployment contribution rate at the $12,000 taxable wage base is 1.8%, or $216.00. The minimum contribution 
rate is 0.54%, or $64.80 and the maximum rate is 5.40%, or $648.00. 
LR0183(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services To License Residential Parenting Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1016
Committee Amendment CA_A_S250 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §8107

Majority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ';4 " to S.P. 333, L.D. 1016, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services To License 
Residential Parenting Facilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Residential Care Facilities for Children' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, allowing parents to reside in residential child care facilities is needed in 
the child welfare system to assist families to stay together; 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. 22 MRSA §8107, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Parents of children receiving services. Adult parents may reside with their 
children in a residential child care facility in order to facilitate the care of the child when 
the department has determined it to be in the best interest ofthe child. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §8107, as amended by PL 1989, c. 355, §3, is further amended 
by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A "to S.P. 333, L.D. 1016 
The department may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant 
to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-
A. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It adds an emergency preamble and clause to the 
bill. The amendment provides a mechanism for an adult parent to live with a child in a 
licensed residential child care facility when it is in the best interest of the child and grants 
the Department of Health and Human Services rule-making authority with regard to child 
welfare placement exceptions. 
FISCAL ~OTE nEQrlRED 
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(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/07 
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LD 1016 
LR 113(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services To License 
Residential Parenting Facilities 
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 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the department utilizing 
existing budget resources. 
LROl13(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Citizens' Privacy
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1017
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MITCHELL
Amends: 10 MRSA §1272

Legislative Document 
No. 1017 
S.P.334 
March 6, 2007 
An Act To Protect Citizens' Privacy 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1272, as amended by PL 1995, c. 134, § 1 and as repealed by c. 
462, Pt. A, §21 and affected by §23, is further amended by adding at the end a new 
paragraph to read: 
A state agency, as defined in Title 3, section 992, subsection 6, may not use a social 
security number for the sole purpose of identifying a person in order to provide services 
to that person or to take enforcement action against that person. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a state agency from using a social security number for the sole 
purpose of identifying a person in order to provide services to that person or to take 
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enforcement action against that person.