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Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1980
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: PERCY, EDMONDS, RA YE, ADAMS, EMERY, KOFFMAN, MAZUREK, PRATT
Amends: 12 MRSA §6404-F, 12 MRSA §6728, 12 MRSA §6728-B

Legislative Documeat 
No. 1980 
S.P.774 
December 18, 2007 
All Act To Preserve the Cobscook Bay Scallop Fishery 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Present~ by Senator DAMON of Hancock 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg and Senators: President EDMONDS of 
Cumberland, RA YE of Washington, Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, EMERY of Cutler, 
KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MacDONALD of Boothbay, MAZUREK of Rockland, PRATT of 
Eddington. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6404-F is enacted to read: 
§6404-F. Suspension based on 3 or more convictions of the scallop fishing laws in 
Cobscook Bay 
The commissioner shall suspend the hand fishing scallop license or other license 
issued under this Part authorizing the taking of scallops of any license holder convicted in 
court of a 3rd or subsequent violation of chapter 623, subchapter 2 in Cobscook Bay. The 
suspension must be for at least one year from the date of conviction and may be up to 3 
years. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6728, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 192, § 1, is repealed. 
II 
Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §6728-B is enacted to read: 
§6728-B. Penalties for violation of the scallop fishing laws in Cobscook Bay 
1. Violation. A person who violates any provision of this subchapter in Cobscook 
Bay commits a civil violation. Notwithstanding any other provisions in this subchapter, 
IS 
the following penalties apply: 
A. For the first offense, a mandatory fine of $500 is imposed and all scallops on 
board may be seized; 
B. For the second offense, a mandatory fine of $750 is imposed and all scallops on 
board may be seized; and 
C. For each subsequent offense, a mandatory fine of$750 is imposed and all scallops 
on board may be seized. This penalty is imposed in addition to the penalty imposed 
under section 6404-F. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the suspension ofa person's scallop fishing license if that person is 
convicted of 3 or more violations of the scallop fishing laws in Cobscook Bay. The bill 
also establishes mandatory fines and allows for the seizure of all scallops on board for 
violations of the scallop fishing laws in Cobscook Bay.
An Act To Exempt Certain Facilities from Increased Fire Sprinkler Requirements II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1981
Committee Amendment CA_A_S471 (Senate)
Amends: 25 MRSA §2452

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "tt " to S.P. 775, L.D. 1981, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Certain Facilities from Increased Fire Sprinkler Requirements" 
II 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ensure Legislative Review of Fire Sprinkler Rules' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
IS 
'Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2452, first ~, as amended by PL 2003, c. 535, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
The Commissioner of Public Safety shall adopt and may amend, after notice in 
accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedl:lre Act, reasonable rules governing the 
safety to life from fire in or around all buildings or other structures and mass outdoor 
gatherings, as defined in Title 22, section 160 I, subsection 2, within the commissioner's 
jurisdiction. These rules do not apply to nursing homes having 3 or fewer patients. 
Automatic sprinkler systems may not be required in existing noncommercial places of 
assembly. Noncommercial places of assembly include those facilities used for such 
purposes as deliberation, worship, entertainment, amusement or awaiting transportation 
that have a capacity of 100 to 300 persons. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are 
routine technical rules, except that rules pertaining to fire sprinklers are major substantive 
rules, both of which are defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. 
MRSA §2452, sub-§l, as amended by PL 1997, c. 728, §25, is 
repealed.' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment replaces the bill. It requires that rules pertaining to the fire safety of 
certain buildings and of mass gatherings are routine technical rules, but that those relating 
to fire sprinklers are major substantive rules subject to legislative review. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
J\pproved: 03/18/08 
~~~ 
LD 1981 
LR3229(02) 
An Act To Exempt Certain Facilities from Increased Fire Sprinkler Requirements 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3229(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Exempt Certain Facilities from Increased Fire Sprinkler Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1981
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MARTIN, MITCHELL, ANNIS, DAMON, SMITH, WESTON, JACKSON
Amends: 25 MRSA §2452

Legislative Document 
No. 1981 
S.P.775 
December 18, 2007 
An Act To Exempt Certain Facilities from Increased Fire Sprinkler 
Requirements 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft 
and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, SMITH of Piscataquis, WESTON of Waldo, 
Representative: JACKSON of Allagash. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2452, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. 
Sprinkler requirements; existing nonresidential buildings. 
For any 
nonresidential building in existence on January 1, 2007, the Commissioner of Public 
Safety may not apply more stringent fire sprinkler requirements than the requirements in 
existence on January I, 2007. The commissioner shall make available to the public copies 
of the fire sprinkler requirements in existence on January 1, 2007 for nonresidential 
facilities. 
Sec. 2. Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to January 1,2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill grandfathers nonresidential buildings in existence on January 1, 2007 by 
exempting them from more stringent fire sprinkler requirements than those in effect on 
January I, 2007. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Public Safety to make copies 
of the requirements in effect on January L 2007 available to the public. 
Page I - 123LR3229(OI)-1
An Act To Amend Certain Provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1982
Senate Amendment SA_A_S558 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " 
to S.P. 776, L.D. 1982, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
Certain Provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Laws" 
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, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is the primary agency 
charged with the mission of managing and safeguarding the State's fish and wildlife 
resources; and 
Whereas, the department cannot effectively carry out its mission without clear 
guidance from the Legislature as manifested in the Maine Revised Statutes; and 
Whereas, this legislation makes important changes to the laws that govern the 
department's activities and need to take effect immediately to ensure the department has 
proper legislative guidance in continuing to carry out its mission; 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.' 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 776, L.n. 1982 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an e 
rg 
making it effective upon app val. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~ 
____ -= ______ ==~~ 
COUNTY: Oxford 
FISCA.L :\OTF: HE(~llRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
• 
Approved: 04/03/08 ;t;pac:.. 
LD 1982 
LR 2852(03) 
An Act To Amend Certain Provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Laws 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A-- " 
Sponsor: Sen. Bryant, B. of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Adding an emergency clause may increase General Fund revenue by a minor amount in fiscal year 2007-08. 
LR2852(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand the Pool of Qualified Mental Health Examiners for Purposes of Involuntary 1 Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1986
Committee Amendment CA_A_S396 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 780, L.D. 1986, Bill, "An Act To 
Expand the Pool of Qualified Mental Health Examiners for Purposes of Involuntary 
1 
Treatment" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in subparagraph I-A in the last line (page 
1, line 35 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", advanced practice registered nurse" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063 
Initiative: Deappropriates funds in fiscal years 2007 -08 and 2008-09 rendered 
unnecessary by expansion of the pool of less expensive professionals eligible to perform 
I 
examinations and provide medication in cases of involuntary treatment of mental health 
patients. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
($40,000) 
($40,000) 
2008-09 
($40,000) 
($40,000) 
This amendment removes from the bill the broad category of advanced practice 
registered nurses as persons who may perfonn mental health examinations for 
I 
involuntary treatment orders at the time of a court proceeding on involuntary commitment 
under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-B, section 3864, subsection 7-A. 
The 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A " 
to S.P. 780, L.D. 1986 
amendment retains as examiners licensed physicians, licensed clinical psychologists, 
certified nurse practitioners and registered physician assistants. The amendment adds a 
deappropriation section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/08/08 
~ac::, 
LD 1986 
LR 3202(02) 
An Act To Expand the Pool of Qualified Mental Health Examiners for Purposes of Involuntary 
Treatment 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
($40,000) 
($40,000) 
2008-09 
($40,000) 
($40,000) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($40,000) 
($40,000) 
Projections 
2010-11 
($40,000) 
($40,000) 
This legislation expands the pool of those eligible to perform examinations for involuntary treatment of mental health 
patients to professionals who cost less than licensed physicians. This will allow General Fund deappropriations to the 
Judicial Department of $40,000 annually beginning in fiscal year 2007-08. The money had previously been 
necessitated by passage of Public Law 2007, chapter 446 which had effectively required a licensed physician to 
provide medication. 
LR3202(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Direct-to-consumer Wine Sales
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1987
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S681 (Senate)

LD 1987 
LR3147(07) 
An Act To Allow Direct-to-consumer Wine Sales 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" /Jr' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Courtney of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
2008-09 
$29,329 
Projections 
2009-10 
$29,985 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($29,329) 
($1,576) 
($29,985) 
($1,645) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
$30,530 
($30,530) 
($1,675) 
This amendment reduces General Fund sales tax revenue by $29,329 in fiscal year 2008-09. The amendment is 
expected to result in a minor decrease in excise tax related to wine. 
LR3147(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Ensure Continued Operation of the Poison Hotline
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1991
Committee Amendment CA_A_S619 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 785, L.D. 1991, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure Continued Operation of the Poison Hotline" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Create a Working Group To Develop Options for Long-term 
Funding for the Northern New England Poison Center' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human Services shall 
convene a working group to develop options for ongoing funding for the Northern New 
England Poison Center. The working group must include representatives of the center, 
medical and emergency services providers and other organizations and interested parties. 
The department shall submit a brief report including options and recommendations for 
funding the center to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over health and human services matters not later than January 15, 2009. The committee 
may submit a bill to the First Regular Session of the 124th Legislature in response to the 
report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that requires the Department of 
Health and Human Services to meet with interested parties to develop options for long-
term funding of the Northern New England Poison Center. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04111108 
fraC!. 
LD 1991 
LR 3262(02) 
An Act To Ensure Continued Operation of the Poison Hotline 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A " 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
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 budgeted resources. 
LR3262(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To EIISUI'e CeDtinued Operation of the Poison Hotline
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1991
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: EDMONDS, WEBSTER, MARRACHE, CAIN

Legislative Document 
No. 1991 
S.P.785 
December 18, 2007 
An Act To EIISUI'e CeDtinued Operation of the Poison Hotline 
(EMERGENCy) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18,2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by President EDMONDS of Cumbettmd. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport and Senator: MARRACHE of 
Kennebec, Representative: CAIN of Orono. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the 9O-day period may not tenninate until after the beginning of the next 
fiscal year; and 
Whereas, the poison hotline provides life-saving and cost-effective health 
infonnation to tens of thousands of callers each year; and 
Whereas, funding for the poison hotline, operated by the Northern New England 
Poison Center, is overly reliant on private contributions and uncertain state and federal 
grants; and 
Whereas, failure to provide adequate funding in the last quarter of the state fiscal 
year will reduce the ability of the Poison Hotline to provide life-saving and cost-effective 
services; 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. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Bureau of Heahh 0143 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for grants to the Northern New England Poison Center to 
continue operationofthe poison hotline. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$170,000 
$170,000 
2008-09 
$680,000 
$680,000 
Emergency clause. 
In. view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
Page I - 123LR3262(Ol)-l 
SUMMARY 
This bill appropriates $170,000 in 2007-08 and $680,000 in 2008-09 to the 
Department of Health and Human Services for grants to the Northern New England 
Poison Center to continue operation of the poison hotline . 
..
Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Review the Accountability of State Cultural Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1993
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H858 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,..(/ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 787, 
L.D. 1993, "Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Review the Accountability of 
State Cultural Agencies" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Reporting date. Resolved: That no later than January 31, 2009 the 
council shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs and 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local 
government matters. The council shall include in the report a draft of any legislation 
necessary to implement its recommendations.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Maine State Cultural Affairs Council to submit a report 
of its findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over state and local government matters as well as the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs. 
Qt? 
SPONSORED BY:./ 
(Representative BARSTOW) 
TOWN: Gorham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Accessible Higher Education Financial Assistance for Maine Families
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1998
Committee Amendment CA_A_S447 (Senate)
Amends: 10 MRSA §363

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A. " to S.P. 792, L.D. 1998, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Accessible Higher Education Financial Assistance for Maine Families" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section I the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §363, sub-§8-A, ~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 112, §3, is 
repealed. ' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows the Finance Authority of Maine to purchase loans made by 
out-of-state lenders under the Federal Family Education Loan Program to Maine students. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
I 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/06/08 Mac:.. 
LD 1998 
LR 3064(02) 
An Act To Provide Accessible Higher Education Financial Assistance for Maine Families 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Funds 
Additional costs to the Finance Authority of Maine associated with originating eligible loans under the Higher 
Education Loan Purchase Program can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3064(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services To Investigate Suspicious Deaths of Children
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2000
Committee Amendment CA_A_S552 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 794, L.D. 2000, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services To Investigate Suspicious 
Deaths of Children" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in paragraph F in the first line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: 
"deaths." the following: 
'An investigation under this 
paragraph is subject to and may not interfere with the authority and responsibility of the 
Attorney General to investigate and prosecute homicides pursuant to Title 5, section 200-
A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that Department of Health and Human Services 
investigations of suspicious child deaths are subject to and may not interfere with the 
authority and responsibility of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute 
homicides pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 200-A. 
FISCA.L ~OTE REQljlRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/01/08 frac=. 
LD 2000 
LR 3193(02) 
An Act To Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services To Investigate Suspicious Deaths 
of Children 
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 budgeted resources. 
LR3193(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce Wild Blueberry Theft
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2001
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S675 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "k" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 795, 
LD. 200 I, Bill, "An Act To Reduce Wild Blueberry Theft" 
Amend the amendment on page 3 in subsection 4 in the 2nd line (page 3, line 6 in 
II 
amendment) by striking out the following: "Class CIt and inserting the following: 'Class 
D' 
Amend the amendment on page 3 in paragraph A in subparagraph (2) in the first line 
(page 3, line 38 in amendment) by striking out the following: "Class C" and inserting the 
following: 'Class 0' 
Amend the amendment on page 4 by inserting after the 6th indented paragraph the 
following: 
'Amend the bill in section 8 in §4316 in subsection 3-A in the 2nd line (page 4, line 
in LD.) by striking out the following: "Class e" and inserting the following: 'Class 0" 
This amendment 
SPO NSORED BY: If--~'+--=-H-----"-"'\::~=---->--"'--==--
(Senator RO 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL .\tHE n F(A J RED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04114/08 Mac:.. 
LD 2001 
LR 3197(04) 
An Act To Reduce Wild Blueberry Theft 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A " 
to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium savings - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Decreases the class of a crime from a Class C to a Class D, eliminating time served in a state correctional facility. 
LR3197(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2005
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HASTINGS, SYKES, DIAMOND, NASS, PERRY, RAYE, HAMPER, MILLETT, SARTY

Legislative Document 
No. 2005 
S.P.799 
December 18,2007 
.All Act To Clarify the Sales Tax on Prepared Meals 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18,2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative SYKES of Harrison and Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, 
NASS of York, PERRY of Penobscot, RAYE of Washington, Representatives.: CAIN of 
Orono, HAMPER of Oxford, MILLETT of Waterford, SARTY of Denmark. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA § 1752, sub-§8-A, as repealed and replaced by PL 200 I, c. 439, 
Pt. TTTT, § I and affected by §3, is amended to read: 
8-A. Prepared food. "Prepared food" means: 
A. 
Meals served on or off the premises ofthe retailer; 
B. 
Food and drinks that are prepared by the retailer and ready for consumption 
without further preparation; and 
C. 
All food and drinks sold from an establishment whose sales of food and drinks 
that are prepared by the retailer account for more than 75% of the establishment's 
gross receipts. 
II 
"Prepared food" does not include bulk sales of grocery staples or food and drinks served 
by a youth camp licensed under rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human 
Services under Title 22, chapter 562. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the definition of "prepared food" under the sales tax law to exclude 
food and drinks served by a youth camp licensed under the Department of Health and 
Human Services. 
•
An Act To Clarify the Sales Tax on Prepared Meals
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2005
Committee Amendment CA_A_S461 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 799, L.D. 2005, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Sales Tax on Prepared Meals" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §1760, sub-§6, tJI), as amended by PL 1999, c. 502, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
D. 
To residents of incorporated nonprofit church-affiliated congregate housing 
facilities for the elderly in which at least 75% of the units are available for leasing to 
eligible lower-income residents; ftRd 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§6, ~, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 502, §3, is 
amended to read: 
E. 
Served by colleges to employees of the college when the meals are purchased 
with debit cards issued by the colleges~; and 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§6, W is enacted to read: 
F. Served by youth camps licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services 
and defined in rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services as a 
combination of program and facilities established for the primary purpose of 
providing an outdoor group living experience with social, recreational, spiritual and 
educational objectives for children and operated and used for 5 or more consecutive 
days during one or more seasons of the year, including day camps, residential camps 
and trip and travel camps.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides more detail clarifying when youth camp meals are exempt 
from sales tax and places the provision in the list of sales tax exemptions. 
Page \- 123LR3028(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2006
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: RA YE, TIBBETTS, DAMON, EMERY

Legislative Document 
No. 2006 
S.P.800 
December 18, 2007 
All Act To Give Municipalities Control of Mussels Located in 
In.tel tidal Zones 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative TIBBETTS of Columbia and Senator: DAMON ofHancoc~ 
Representatives: EMERY of Cutler, McFADDEN of Dennysville. 
PrWIed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maiae as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §6601, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2005, c. 434, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
6. Definition. For the purposes of this subchapter, "shellfish" means shell stock 
clams, ~uahogs other than mahogany quahogs, mussels and oyster shelbtock. 
SUMMARY 
• 
Under current law, a municipality may adopt shellfish conservation programs. This 
bill expands the definition of "shellfish" to include mussels. 
• 
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An Act To Make Technical Corrections to the Employment Security Law
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2007
Committee Amendment CA_A_S437 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 801, L.D. 2007, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Technical Corrections to the Employment Security Law" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 02/25/08 :evac 
LD 2007 
LR 3191(02) 
An Act To Make Technical Corrections to the Employment Security Law 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
Correcting an error in the definition of the Competitive Skills Scholarship Fund planned yield will allow the 
Department of Labor to implement the provisions of Public Law 2007, c. 352, Part A as intended by the 123rd 
Legislature during the first regular session and remain consistent with the fiscal note provided for that legislation. 
LR3191 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 150: Control of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality Control
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2009
Committee: Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 2009 
H.P.1393 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 150: 
Control of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection, 
Bureau of Air Quality Control 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor for the Department of 
Environmental Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
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 portions of Chapter 150: 
Control of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers, a provisionally adcpted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality 
Control 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 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 150: Control of 
Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality Control. 
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An Act To Establish a Bracelet Monitoring Program for Persons Convicted of Minor Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2011
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CARTER, BENOIT, DILL, FAIRCLOTH, MILLS, SIMPSON, WEA VER, HOBBINS

Legislative Document 
No. 2011 
H.P.1395 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Establish a Bracelet Monitoring Program for Persons 
Convicted of Minor Crimes 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative CARTER of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Senator BENOIT of Sagadahoc and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DILL of Cape Elizabeth, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, MILLS of Farmington, 
SIMPSON of Auburn, WEA VER of York, Senator: HOBBINS of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
The bill proposes to create a state bracelet program similar to the one now in the 
counties. The state program would also be able to accept qualified inmates from county 
jails that do not live in the county where incarcerated. This bill would also require that a 
prisoner participate in the New Horizons Academy program.
An Act To Ensure Ethical and Humane Dog Breeding in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2010
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H885 (House)

LD 2010 
LR 2754(04) 
An Act To Ensure Ethical and Humane Dog Breeding in the State 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,,~ to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Pratt of Eddington 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR27S4(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Ensure Ethical and Humane Dog Breeding in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2010
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PRATT, PIEH, DAMON, CARTER, HILL, WAGNER, NUTTING

Legislative Document 
No. 2010 
H.P.1394 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Ensure Ethical and Humane Dog Breeding in the State 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative PRATT of Eddington. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative PIEH of Bremen, Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
Representatives: CARTER of Bethel, HILL of York, WAGNER of Lewiston, Senator: 
NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill seeks to enact measures designed to address the inhumane breeding 
standards of so-called "puppy mills" in the State. This bill would outlaw the most 
egregious dog breeding praciices and would establish a Maine humane dog breeding 
standard.
An Act To Protect Children in Vehicles from Secondhand Smoke
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2012
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DUPREY
Amends: 22 MRSA §1549

Legislative Document 
No. 2012 
H.P.1396 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Protect Children in Vehicles from Secondhand Smoke 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative DUPREY of Hampden. 
Cosponsored by Representative: SA V AGE of Falmouth. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1549 is enacted to read: 
§1549. Smoking in vehicles when minor is present 
1. Derlllitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Motor vehicle" has the same meaning as in Title 29-A, section 101. subsection 
42. 
B. 
"Smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying a lighted cigarette. 
cigar, pipe, weed, plant, regulated narcotic or other combustible substance. 
2. Prohibition. Smoking is prohibited in a motor vehicle when a person who has not 
attained 18 years of age is present in that motor vehicle, regardless of whether the motor 
vehicle's windows are open. 
3. Penalty; warning. Notwithstanding section 1545, a person who violates this 
section commits a civil violation for which a fine of $50 must be assessed, except that a 
law enforcement officer may give a written warning to an operator or passenger who is in 
violation of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill, modeled on a Bangor city ordinance, prohibits smoking in a motor vehicle 
when a person under 18 years of age is present in that vehicle. Violators are subject to a 
$50 fine or, at the discretion of the law enforcement officer present, a written warning.
An Act To Extend the Application of Certain Rebuttable Presumptions in the Child Protection Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2013
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SIMPSON, NUTTING, MILLS
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1653, 22 MRSA §4005-E

Legislative Document 
No. 2013 
H.P. l397 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Extend the Application of Certain Rebuttable 
Presumptions in the Child Protection Laws 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and 
Representative: MILLS of Fannington. 
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MILUCENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. lS-A MRSA §9-304, sub-§(b-l), ~(2), as enacted by PL 2005, c. 366, 
§ I, is amended to read: 
(2). 
Has been adjudicated in an action under Title 22, chapter 1071, or in a similar 
action in another state or federal court, of sexually abusing a person who was a minor 
at the time of the abuse. 
Sec. 2. 19-A MRSA §1653, sub-§6-B,~, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 366, §3, is 
amended to read: 
B. 
Has been adjudicated in an action under Title 22, chapter 1071, or in a similar 
action in another state or federal court, of sexually abusing a person who was a minor 
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at the time of the abuse. 
Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §4005-E, sub-§3, ~, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 366, §6, is 
amended to read: 
B. 
Has been adjudicated in an action under Title 22, chapter 1071, or in a similar 
action in another state or federal court, of sexually abusing a person who was a minor 
at the time of the abuse. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the use of a rebuttable presumption that jeopardy exists when a child 
has contact with a person who was convicted of the criminal offense of sexual abuse of a 
child whether the person was convicted in Maine or in another state or federal court. 
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An Act To Ensure Inte~rity in Financing Publicly Funded Campaigns
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2015
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: MILLS, CANAVAN, FAIRCLOTH, PATRICK, TREAT, MITCHELL
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document 
No. 2015 
H.P.1399 
House of Representatives, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Ensure Inte~rity in Financing Publicly Funded 
Campaigns 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Legal and Veterans Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative MILLS of Farmington. 
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MILUCENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, 
PATRICK of Rumford, PlOTT I ofVnity, TREAT of Hallowell, Senator: MITCHELL of 
Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. B, §6, is 
further amended to read: 
6. Restrictions on contributions and expenditures for certified candidates. After 
certification, a candidate must limit the candidate's campaign expenditures and 
obligations, including outstanding obligations, to the revenues distributed to the candidate 
from the fund and may not accept any contributions unless specifically authorized by the 
commission. CaRdidates Certified candidates may also accept and spend interest earned 
on fund revenues in campaign bank accounts. All revenues distributed to a certified 
candidate from the fund must be used for campaign-related purposes. The candidate, the 
treasurer, the candidate's committee authorized pursuant to section 10 13-A, subsection 1 
or any agent of the candidate and committee may not use these revenues for any but 
campaign-related purposes. 
A certified candidate may not spend fund revenues on 
payments to the candidate, a member of the candidate's immediate family, a person who 
contributes to the candidate's household finances or a business or nonprofit entity 
affiliated with the candidate or a member of the candidate's family except to make 
payment for goods or property provided to the candidate's campaign. A certified 
candidate may not use fund revenues to payor reimburse a member of the candidate's 
immediate family for services provided to the campaign. The commission shall publish 
guidelines outlining pennissible campaign-related expenditures. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a Maine Clean Election Act candidate from spending Maine Clean 
Election Act funds on himself or herself, a member of the candidate's immediate family 
or a business affiliated with the candidate. It also prohibits the use of Maine Clean 
Election Act funds to payor reimburse a member of the candidate's immediate family for 
services provided to the candidate's campaign. 
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Resolve, To Extend the Deadline To Adopt a Rule by the Department of Health and Human Services Regarding Smoking in the Workplace (E1v1ERGENCy)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2014
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MILLER

Legislative Document 
No. 2014 
H.P.1398 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
Resolve, To Extend the Deadline To Adopt a Rule by the 
Department of Health and Human Services Regarding Smoking in 
the Workplace 
(E1v1ERGENCy) 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative MILLER of Somerville. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
that an agency finally adopt a major substantive rule within 60 days of the effective date 
of the legislation approving the rule; and 
Whereas, the Legislature enacted Resolve 2007, chapter 4 as an emergency measure 
to approve the Department of Health and Human Services' final adoption of portions of 
Chapter 250: Rules Relating to Smoking in the Workplace, and chapter 4 became 
effective March 22, 2007; and 
Whereas, the department was unable to take steps to finally adopt this major 
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substantive rule within the 60-day deadline and thus requires an extension ofthe deadline 
to ensure that this rule's provisions do not lapse; 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. Extension. Resolved: That, notwithstanding the provisions of the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requiring the Department of Health 
and Human Services to finally adopt portions of Chapter 250: Rules Relating to Smoking 
in the Workplace within 60 days of the effective date of the resolve authorizing that 
adoption. the department shall finally adopt such portions of Chapter 250 as were 
authorized in Resolve 2007, chapter 4 within 60 days of the enactment of this resolve. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve gives the Department of Health and Human Services additional time in 
which to adopt changes to Chapter 250: Rules Relating to Smoking in the Workplace, 
changes to which were authorized in the First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature in 
Resolve 2007, chapter 4. 
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An Act To Require the Accurate Designation of Floodplain Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2018
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: MARTIN, EBERLE, GERZOFSKY, KOFFMAN, MIRAMANT, BARTLETI

Legislative Document 
No. 2018 
H.P.1402 
House of Representatives, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Require the Accurate Designation of Floodplain Areas 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representati ve HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: EBERLE of South Portland, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, KOFFMAN of Bar 
Harbor, MIRAMANT of Camden, Senator: BARTLETI of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to require that the most current topographic and geographic 
information system data available be used when making municipal maps and changes to 
those maps, including those used for the designation of floodplain boundaries.