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An Act To Stabilize School Heating Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0697
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DILL, ALFOND, CAIN, CASAVANT, LOVEJOY, MARTIN, NELSON, SUTHERLAND, WILLETTE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15008

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Legislative Document 
No. 697 
H.P. 
House of Representatives, February 24,2009 
An Act To Stabilize School Heating Costs 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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Presented by Representative DILL of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CASAVANT of Biddeford, LOVEJOY of Portland, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, NELSON of Falmouth, RANKIN ofJ1iram, SUTHERLAND of 
Chapman, WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §15008 is enacted to read: 
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§15008. Beating oil 
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The commissioner shall develop. and administer a program for the bulk purchase of 
heating oil for every school facility within a school administrative unit that uses heating 
oil. A school administrative unit· that uses heating oil shall pay to the department an 
amount equal to the unit's consumption of oil purchased under this section and a pro rata 
share of the expenses by the commissioner to administer this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Education to develop and administer a 
program for the bulk purchase of heating oil for every school facility that uses heating oil, 
. with each participating school administrative unit paying for the unit's consumption of oil 
and a pro rata share of the expenses to administer the program. 
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Resolve, To Reclaim Past Unredeemed Beverage Container Deposits
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0696
Committee: Business, Research and Econqmic Development
Sponsors: MARTIN, CAIN, CLEARY, EBERLE, HILL, SMITH, TREAT, WATSON

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Legislative Document 
No. 696 
H.P.479 
Bouse of Representatives, February 24, 2009 
Resolve, To Reclaim Past Unredeemed Beverage Container Deposits 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Econqmic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. . 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator. PERRY of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CLEARY of Houlton, EBERLE of South Portland, HILL of 
York, ROTuNDo of Lewiston, SMITH of Monmouth, TREAT of Hallowell, WATSON of 
Bath. 
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Sec. 1. Abandoned deposits; IS-year audit. Resolved: That the Office of 
Program Evaluation and Government Accountability shall audit abandoned deposit 
amounts on all beverage containers as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, 
chapter 28 for the 15 years preceding the effective date of this resolve. The goal of the 
audit is to estimate abandoned deposit amounts that remain unaccounted for because of 
commingling agreements and to identify an estimated amount for e~ch initiator of 
deposits; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Assessment; payment; penalty. Resolved: That the Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall assess against initiators of deposits the 
amounts estimated pursuant to the audit conducted under section 1. An initiator shall pay 
the assessment, under this section, plus interest, within . 60 days of notice from the 
department of the assessment amount. Failure to pay within 60 days results in a fine of 
$10,000 per day. Notwithstandingthe Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, section 1866-E, 
any money collected by operation of this section must be deposited in the General Fund 
and credited to the Beverage Container Enforcement Fund established under Title 32, 
section 1871-B. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve seeks to recapture unredeemed or abandoned deposits from beverage 
containers subject to commingling agreements. Specifically, the resolves requires the 
Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability to conduct an audit to 
estimate deposit amounts unaccounted for during the last 15 years and requires initiators 
of deposits to pay the estimates, plus interest, within 60 days of notice from the 
department. Failure to pay will result in a daily fine added to the assessment. 
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Resolve, Establishing Goals and Principles for Fisheries Management for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0699
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DUCHESNE, TRAHAN, CLARK, EBERLE, PRATT, SHAW

Legislative Document 
No. 699 
H.P.482 
House ofRepreseritatives; February 24,2009 
Resolve, Establishing Goals and Principles for Fisheries 
Management for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, EBERLE of So 11th Portland, PRATT of Eddington, 
sA VIELLO of Wilton, SHAW of Standish. 
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Sec. 1. Implementation of fisheries management and research. Resolved: 
That, in implementing the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, chapter 925, subcnapter 2, 
the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall conduct fisheries management . 
and research initiatives in a manner designed to enhance recreational fishing throughout 
the State by: 
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1. Increasing fishing license sales; 
2. Increasing the economic contribution provided to the State by recreational fishing; 
3. Recognizing and protecting the quality of fishing experiences in the State; 
4. Increasing the accessibility of recreational fishing; 
5. Increasing opportunities for recreational fishing; 
6. Enhancing the populations of large fish; 
7. Increasing the economic value of fish and of fishing as an industry; 
8. Assigning native-and wild fisheries the highest priority for sustainable 
management; 
. Securing access to all lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in the State;. and 
10. Establishing accountability for departmental decisions, policies and fisheries 
managers. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to conduct 
fisheries management and research initiatives in a manner designed to enhance 
recreational fishing throughout the State. 
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An Act To Restore Funding for Bed-hold Days at Private Nonmedical Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0700
Committee Amendment CA_A_H131 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " II" to H.P. 483, L.D. 700, Bill, "An Act To 
Restore Funding for Bed-hold Days at Private Nonmedical Institutions" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Private Non-medical Institutions (PNMI) - State Only N069 
Initiative: Appropriates funds to restore reimbursement to private nonmedical institutions 
for bed-hold days up to 45 days annually per resident determined to qualifY for medical 
or therapeutic absences and up to 7 days annually for personal or family-related absences. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$3,364,150 
$3,364,150 
2010-11 
$3,364,150 
$3,364,150 
This amendment is the minority report and it replaces the appropriations and 
allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 04/07/09 MaC!. 
LD700 
LR 1509(02) 
An Act To Restore Funding for Bed-hold Days at Private Nonmedical Institutions 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$3,364,150 
$3,364,150 
$3,364,150 
$3,364,150 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$3,364,150 
$3,364,150 
$3,364,150 
$3,364,150 
Provides an appropriation of $3,364,150 in FY 2009-10 and in FY 2010-11 to the Department of Health and Human 
Services for the costs of restoring reimbursement to private non-medical institutions (PNMls) for bed-hold days up to 
days annually per resident determined to qualify for medical or therapeutic absences and up to 7 days annually for 
personal or family-related absences. The estimated cost is based on recent experience in reimbursing for bed-hold 
days, assumes no MaineCare funds would be allowable to reimburse these costs and would offset savings assumed in 
PL 2007, c 539 and subsequent Department regulations to limit and then eliminate bed-hold day reimbursement. 
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An Act To Fund the Screening and Early Detection Elements of the Statewide Cancer Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0701
Committee Amendment CA_B_H588 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B " 
to H.P. 484, 1.0. 70 I, Bill, "An Act To Fund 
the Screening and Early Detection Elements of the Statewide Cancer Plan" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inseliing the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
FHM - Comprehensive Cancer Screening, Detection and Prevention N062 
Initiative: Allocates funds for comprehensive cancer screening. 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 
All Other 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$0 
2010-11 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It provides funding only for 
fiscal year 2010-11. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/08110 
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LR 1255(04) 
An Act To Fund the Screening and Early Detection Elements of the Statewide Cancer Plan 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment £" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
$0 
$2,500,000 
$0 
$2;500,000 
Projections 
2011-12 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
2012-13 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
The bill provides an allocation of $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2010-11 from the Fund for a Healthy Maine for the 
comprehensive cancer screening, detection and prevention program. 
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An Act To Fund the Screening and Early Detection Elements of the Statewide Cancer Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0701
Committee Amendment CA_A_H250 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/1 "to H.P. 484, L.D~ 701, Bill, "An Act To Fund 
the Screening and Early Detection Elements of the Statewide Cancer Plan" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inseliing the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) . 
FHM - Comprehensive Cancer Screening, Detection and Prevention N062 
Initiative: Allocates funds for comprehensive cancer screening. 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 
All Other 
FUND FORA HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
2010-11 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
This amendment amends the appropriations and allocations section of the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/05/09 Mac:. 
LD701 
LR 1255(02) 
An Act To Fund the Screening and Early Detection Elements of the Statewide Cancer Plan 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "1(\,, 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
$2,000,000 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
2011-12 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
2012-13 
$2,500,000 
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Appropriations/Allocations 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
$2,000,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
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$2,500,000'/ 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill provides allocations of$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2010-11 from the 
Fund for a Healthy Maine for the comprehensive cancer screening, detection and prevention program. 
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An Act To Allow the Donation of Certain Perishable Food Products to Nonprofit Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0702
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DAVIS, AYOTTE, BLANCHARD, LEWIN, MILLETT, PERCY, RECTOR

Legislative Document 
No. 702 
H.P.485 
House of Representatives, Febmary 24,2009 . 
An Act To Allow the Donation of Certain Perishable Food Products 
to Nonprofit Organizations 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Present,ed by Representative BROWNE of Vassalboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Cumberland and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BLANCHARD of Old Town, LEWIN of Eliot, 
MILLETT of Waterford, PERCY of Phippsburg, Senator: RECTOR of Knox. 
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Beit enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. I'll MRSA .§166, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 300, is amended to 
read: 
4. Application. This section applies to all good faith donations of perishable food 
wfl.i.eh that is not readily marketable due to appearance, freshness, grade, surplus or other 
.. conditions, including food that is beyond the date by which the manufacturer 
recommends that the food be sold, but nothing in this section restricts the authority of any 
appropriate agency to regulate or bar the use of that food for human consumption . 
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SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law that establishes immunity for the donors and distributors of 
certain good faith food donations by clarifying that the immunity extends to donations of 
food that is beyond the date by which the manufacturer recommends that the food be 
sold. 
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An Act To Allow Property Owners To Terminate Residential Leases That Do Not Contain Termination Language
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0704
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: TUTTLE
Amends: 14 MRSA §6002

Legislative Document 
H.P.487 
House of Representatives, February 24,2009 
An Act To Allow Property Owners To Terminate Residential Leases 
That Do Not Contain Termination Language 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. L 14 MRSA §6002, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
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4. Lease without termination language. ' If a landlord and tenant are parties to an 
agreement that does not contain termination, default or forfeiture language, the landlord 
may terminate the lease in accordance with subsections 1 and 2. After a landlord has 
' provided notice and service as provided in subsections' 1 and 2, the landlord' may 
commence a forcible entry and detainer action as provided in section 6001. 
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In Rubin v. Josephson, 478 A.2d 665 (Me. 1984), the Supreme Judicial Court, held 
that, when a residential lease does not contain termination language, the landlord may not 
use the tenancy-at-will provisions of state law to terminate the lease. 
In.response to that case, this bill allows a landlord, after providing notice and service, 
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and with cause, to terminate a lease that does not contain termination, default or forfeiture 
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An Act To Clarify the Qualifications for the Position of State Archivist
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0705
Committee Amendment CA_A_H75 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ii " 
to H.P. 488, 1.D. 705, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Qualifications for the Position of State Archivist" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 and 2 (page 1, lines 2 to 24 in 1.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 3 in the last line (page 2, line 2 in 1.D.) by striking out the 
following: "within salary range 88" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Application. That section of this Act that amends the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 93, first paragraph applies to a State Archivist hired after January 
1,2009.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, removes the sections 
related to compensation for the State Archivist from the bill. The salary of the State 
Archivist remains in range 86. The amendment also clarifies that the requirement for 
specific training and the ability to remove the State Archivist for cause do not affect the 
current State Archivist. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/09 ;$pac:.. 
LD705 
LR 1206(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Qualifications for the Position of State Archivist 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ff' 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Secretary of State can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Clarify the Qualifications for the Position of state Archivist
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0705
Committee: State and Local Government
Amends: 2 MRSA §6, 5 MRSA §93

Legislative Document 
No. 705 
H.P.488 
House of Representatives, February 24,2009 
An Act To Clarify the Qualifications for the Position of state 
Archivist 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Reprysentative ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 2 MRSA §6, sub-§4, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, 
§5 and affected by §47, is amended toread: 
4. Range 88. The salaries of the following state officials and employees are 'within 
salary range 88: 
Director, Bureall: of Air Quality; 
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Director, Bureau of Land and Water Quality; 
Director, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management; 
Deputy Commissioner, Environmental Protection; 
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Director, Office of Licensing and Registration; 
Administrator, Office of Securities; :and 
Deputy Chief of the State Polic~; and 
State Archivist. 
Sec. 2. 2 MRSA §6, sub .. §5, as. amended by PL 2005, c. 405, Pt. D, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
5. Range 86. The salaries of the following state officials and employees are within 
salary range 86: 
Director of Labor Standards; 
State l\rehivist: 
Director, Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas; 
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Executive Director, Maine Land Use Regulation Commission; 
Chair, Maine Unemployment Insurance Commission; 
Child Welfare Services Ombudsman; and 
Director of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. 
Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §93, flrst <iff, as amended by PL 1995, c. 148, §5, is further 
amended to read: 
The Secretary of State shall appoint a State Archivist subject to review by the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government 
matters and to confirmation by the Legislature. The State Archivist shall must be chosen 
without reference to party affiliation and solely on the ground of professional competence 
to perform the duties of that office. The State Archivist must be qualified by special 
training or experience in the field of history or archival work. The State Archivist shall 
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held holds office for a term of 6 years from the date of the appointment, unless removed 
for cause under the Civil Service Law, and until a successor has been appointed and 
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qualified. The Governor shall fix compensation e:( for the State Archivist shall be fixed 
by the Governor within salary range 88. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the State Archivist have specific training and allows the holder 
of the position to be removed for cause under the Civil Service Law. The bill also fixes 
compensation for the State Archivist within salary range 88.
An Act To Settle a Dispute between Andrea LaPointe and Michael Barden and the State
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0707
Committee: Transportation stlggested and
Sponsors: McCORMICK

FIRST REGULAR SESSIO~~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 707 
H.P.490. 
House of Representatives, Febmary 24,2009 
An Act To Settle a Dispute between Andrea LaPointe and Michael 
Barden and the State 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation stlggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by'Representative TREAT of Hallowell. . 
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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 the Department of Transportation to enter into an 
agreement with Andrea LaPointe and Michael Barden, owners of 10 Academy Street in 
Hallowell. The agreement must include the following tenns: 
1. The Department of Transportation shall move its fence at 10 Academy Street in 
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Hallowell 4 feet closer to the adjacent railroad tracks than the present position of the 
fence; 
2. Andrea LaPointe and Michael Barden may have access to. the area between the 
house at 10 Academy Street and the Department of Transportation fence only for 
purposes of maintenance on the house; 
. 3. Andrea LaPointe and Michael Barden will amend the homeowner's insurance 
policy on the house at 10 Academy Street to confonn to reasonable Department of 
Transportation specifications; 
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Andrea LaPointe and Michael Barden may lower the Department of 
Transportation fence at 10 Academy Street at their own expense; 
5. Andrea LaPointe and Michael Barden may not park any vehicles in the area 
between the. driveway at 10 Academy Street and the railroad tracks; and 
6. The agreement may not be used as evidence in a subsequent legal hearing and 
does not allocate any rights between the parties concerning ownership or property or 
create an easement. 
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An Act To Impose a Maximum Speed Limit of 45 Miles Per Hour on Roads on Which a School Bus Stop Is Located .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0706
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CONNOR, PILON, VALENTINO
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2074

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Legislative Document 
No. 706' 
H.P.489 
House of Representatiyes, February 24,2009 
An Act To Impose a Maximum Speed Limit of 45 Miles Per Hour on 
Roads on Which a School Bus Stop Is Located 
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Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CONNOR of Kennebunk. 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: PILON of Saco, VALENTINO of Saco. 
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Be it enacted by the People oftheState of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2074, sub-§l, ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 577, §30, is 
further amended to read: 
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Forty-five miles per hour on all other public ways unless otherwise posted; 8fld 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §2074, sub-§l, €fIE, as amended by PL 2005, c. 577, §30, is 
further amended to read: 
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On ways with a higher maximum speed limit, 45 miles per hour for a school bus 
transporting pupils to and from school. At all other times, a school bus may not 
exceed 55 milesper hour.,.; and 
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Sec; 3. 29-A MRS A §2074, sub-§l, ~G is enacted to read: 
G. Forty-five miles per hour on a public wayan which a school bus stop is located. 
A municipality may petition the Department of Transportation to exempt from this 
speed limit a portion of a public way within that municipality affected by this 
paragraph upon a showing that the portion of the public way to be exempted does not 
have a school bus stop and is an appropriately safe distance from the nearest school 
bus stop in the discretion of the Department of Transportation. For purposes of this 
paragraph, "school bus stop" means any designated point on a public wayan which a 
school bus stops to pick up or discharge a student. 
SUMMARY 
This bill imposes a maximum speed limit of 45 miles per hour on a public wayan 
which a school bus stop is located and allows a municipality to petition to exempt-a 
portion of that public way from the speed limit upon a showing that there is no school bus 
stop located in that portion and the portion is an appropriately safe distance from the 
nearest school bus stop. 
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An Act To Create a Moratorium on the Open-air Production of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceutical Crops in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0708
Committee Amendment CA_A_H386 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 491, L.D. 708, Bill, "An Act To Create 
a Moratorium on the Open-air Production of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceutical 
Crops in Maine" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in § 1 055 by adding at the end the following: 
'4. Repeal. This section is repealed July 1,2012.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment repeals the restrictions on the production of pharmaceutical or 
industrial crops in 2012. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/24/09 frt2C 
LD708 
LR 930(02) 
An Act To Create a Moratorium on the Open-air Production of Genetically Engineered 
Pharmaceutical Crops in Maine 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
. Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase;. General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Allow Denturists To Pnictice to the LeveI of Their Educational Training
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0710
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SHAW, TRAHAN, CLARK, DAVIS, DUCHESNE, WALSH INNES, PILON, WRIGHT
Amends: 32 MRSA §1100-B

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 710 
H.P.493 
House of Representatives, Febmary 24,2009 
An Act To Allow Denturists To Pnictice to the LeveI of Their 
Educational Training 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DAVIS of Sangerville, DUCHESNE of Hudson, 
GILBERT ofJay, WALSH INNES of Yarmouth, LEGG ofKelmebunk, PILON of Sa co, 
WRIGHT of Berwick. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1100-B, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. Denture. "Denture" means any removable full or partial upper or lower 
. prosthetic dental appliance to be worn in the human mouth to replace any missing natural 
teeth. 
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Sec: 2. 32 MRSA §1100-B, sub-§3;EffA, as amended by PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A,· 
§88, is further amended to read: 
A. 
The taking of denture impressions and bite registration for the purpose of or with 
a view to the making, producing, reproducing, construction, fInishing, supplying, 
altering or repairing of a complete upper or complete lower prosthetic denture ,--er 
beth to be fItted to an edentulous or partially edentulous arch or arches; 
12. 
Sec. 3. 32 MRSA §UOO-B, sub-§3, CiffB, as amended by PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, 
§88, is further amended to read: 
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The fItting Of a complete upper or lO'iver prosthetic denture, or both, to an 
edentulous or partially edentulous arch or arches, including the making, producing, 
reproducing, constructing, fInishing, supplying, altering and repairing of dentures; 
and 
SUMMARY 
This billdefmes the term "denture" to include full or partial upper or lower prosthetic 
. dental appliances to be Worn in the human mouth to replace any missing natural teeth, 
which will permit denturists to make and fIt partial dental appliances. 
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An Act To Suspend Driver's Licenses of Persons Operating AU-terrain Vehicles, Watercraft and Snowmobiles while Intoxicated
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0712
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: AUSTIN, SCHNEIDER, GIFFORD, LEWIN, ROBINSON, SYKES
Amends: 12 MRSA §10701

. FIRST REGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
H.P.495 
House of Representatives, February 24,2009 
An Act To Suspend Driver's Licenses of Persons Operating AU-
terrain Vehicles, Watercraft and Snowmobiles while Intoxicated 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: GIFFORD of Lincoln, LEWIN of Eliot, McFADDEN of Dennysville, 
. PRESCOTT of Topsham, ROBINSON of Raymond, SARTY ofDenm~rk, SYKES of 
Harrison, THIBODEAU 6fWinterport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10701, slB.b~§3, ~G is enacted to read: 
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G. In addition to the other penalties in this subsection, the court may suspend the 
defendant's driver's license for a period determined by the court for a violation of 
subsection I-A, paragraph B, C or D. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a court to suspend for a period of time to be determined by the court 
the driver's license of a person convicted for an Oill on a watercraft, all-terrain vehicle or 
snowmobile. 
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An Act To Create a Moratorium on the Open-air Production of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceutical Crops in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0708
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PRATT, BERRY, BOLAND, CONNOR, SMITH
Amends: 7 MRSA §1051

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr-~-2009 
Legislative Document 
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H.P.491 
House of Representatives, Febmary 24,2009 
An Act To Create a Moratorium on the Open-air Production of 
Genetically Engineered Pharmaceutical Crops in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PRATT of Eddington. 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BOLAND of Sanford, CONNOR 
of Kennebunk, McCABE of Skowhegan, PIOTTI 6fUnity, SMITH of Monmouth. 
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Be it .enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §1051, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A. 
Pharmaceutical or industrial crop. 
"Pharmaceutical or industrial crop" 
means a· plant that has been genetically engineered to produce a medical or industrial 
product, including a human or veterinary drug, a biologic, industrial or research chemical, 
enzymes, vaccines, human antibodies and human blood proteins. 
Sec. 2. 7 MRSA § 1 055 is enacted to read: 
§1055. Restrictions on the production of pharmaceutical or industrial crops 
1. Prohibition on open-air production. Except as provided in subsection 2, a 
person may not grow any pharmaceutical or industrial crop that requires a field test 
permit from the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service under 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 340. 
2. Containment required. A person may grow a pharmaceutical or industrial crop 
as long as: 
A. The production is done in a state or federally licensed medical research institution 
or laboratory; 
B. All production activities are conducted under secure, enclosed indoor laboratory 
conditions to prevent the release of genetically engineered material and cross 
pollination with nongenetically engineered crops; and 
C. A permit required by the United States Department of Agriculture for production 
of the pharmaceutical or industrial crop has been received and is valid. 
3. Monitoring of federal regulations. The commissioner shall monitor federal 
regulation of pharmaceutical or industrial crops. The commissioner shall report to the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over agriculture matters 
any change in federal regulation that allows the production of pharmaceutical and 
industrial crops without a permit. 
SUMMARY· 
This bill defmes "pharmaceutical or industrial crop" and restricts production to indoor 
laboratory and research settings to prevent release of genetically engineered material . 
from these crops. 
It requires the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
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Resources to monitor and report changes in the federal regulation of these crops. 
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An Act Regarding Assault on a Fire:flghter Referenceto the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. ,
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0713
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: PRATT, DUCHESNE, GREELEY, LAJOIE

Legislative Docu ment 
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H.P.496 
House of Representatives, Febmary 24, 2009 
An Act Regarding Assault on a Fire:flghter 
Referenceto the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.' 
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Presented by Representative PRATT of Eddington. 
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Clerk' 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRA Y of Palmyra, DUCHESNE of Hudson, GREELEY of 
Levant, LAJOIE of Lewiston. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRS A §752-E is enacted to read: 
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§752-E. Assault on a firefighter 
1. A person is guilty of assault on a firefighter if the person intentionally, lmowingly 
or recklessly causes bodily injury to a firefighter while the firefighter is in the 
performance of the firefighter's official duties at the scene of a fire or other emergency. 
2. As used in this section, "firefighter" means a municipal firefighter as defined in 
Title 30-A, section 3151, subsection 2 or a volunteer firefighter as defined in Title 30-A, 
section 3151, subsection 4. 
3. Assault on a firefighter is a Class C crime. 
SUMMARY 
Current law makes assault on a police officer or emergency medical services person a 
Class C crime. This bill extends the same penalty to assault on a firefighter while .the 
firefighter is engaged in the firefighter's official duties at the scene of a fire or other 
emergency. 
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An Act To Empower Anglers in Fish Stocking Decisions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0714
Committee Amendment CA_A_H246 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12758-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A" to H.P. 497, L.D. 714, Bill, "An Act To 
Empower Anglers in Fish Stocking Decisions" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12758-A is enacted to read: 
§12758-A. Fish stocking; public notification 
When the Bureau of Resource Management plans to stock an inland water for the 
first time or to stock a new fish species or permanently stop stocking a fish species that is 
currently being stocked in an inland water, the depaliment shall notify the public as 
provided in this section and allow for public comments on the stocking plan prior to 
implementing that plan. The department shall include on its publicly accessible website, 
in a manner that is easily identifiable and accessible by the public, notice of fish stocking 
plans identified under this section and allow public comment within a reasonable period 
of time. 
The department shall also provide notice bye-mail to organizations and 
individuals who have requested such notice. The department shall provide notification as 
provided in this section at the same time the stocking plan becomes a Bureau of Resource 
Management proposal. This section does not apply to a private pond or a fishing program 
for children.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and provides that, when the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife, Bureau of Resource Management plans to stock an inland water 
for the first time or to stock a new fish species or permanently stop stocking a fish species 
that is currently being stocked, the depaliment shall notify the public through its website 
and bye-mail and allow for public comment on the stocking plan prior to implementing 
that plan. This requirement does not apply to private ponds or fishing programs for 
children. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUlRED 
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LR 717(02) 
An Act To Empower Anglers in Fish Stocking Decisions 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
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An Act To Empower Anglers in Fish Stocking Decisions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0714
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PRATT, CRAY, DUCHESNE, GIFFORD, PIOTTI, SAVIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §12758-A

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Legislative Document 
No. 714 
H.P.497 
House of Representatives, 
24,2009 
An Act To Empower Anglers in Fish Stocking Decisions 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested 'and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PRATT of Eddington. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, DUCHESNE of Hudson, GIFFORD of 
Lincoln, PIOTTI of Unity, SAVIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12758-A is enacted to read: 
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§12758-A. Fish stocking 
1. Public notification. When the Bureau of Resource Management determines that 
there is a need to consider changing the fish stocking policies on a water or group of 
waters that supports a major fishery or major fisheries, the department shall provide 
notification regarding the proposed change. Notification of the proposed change must be 
published on the department's publicly accessible website and in the department's weekly 
fishing updates and the department's e-mail relating to fisheries. The department shall 
also notify local'and state sportsman's associations. 
2. Public hearing. Before proceeding with the proposed changes under subsection 
1, the department shall hold a public hearing" if a sufficient number of requests are 
received, to review the fish stocking policies presented by the proposals as well as the 
'information used to assess the opportunities and to receive public comments concerning 
the proposals. 
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SUMMARY' 
This bill requires the Department of, Inland Fisheries' and Wildlife to publish 
notification of any fish stocking and to hold a hearing if the department receives a 
sufficient number of requests for a hearing. 
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An Act To Ensure Proper Oversight of Propane Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0717
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: FITTS
Amends: 32 MRSA §14804, 35-A MRSA §102

Legislative Document 
No. 717 
H.P.500 
House of Representatives, February 24,2009 
, An Act To Ensure Proper Oversight of Propane Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
,Presented by Representative FITTS of Pittsfield. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §14804, slIlb-§9 is enacted to read: , 
9. Safety jurisdiction over certain propane facilities. The board has jurisdiction 
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over a propane gas system with respect to safety if: 
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,. A. The propane gas system serves 10 or more customers; 
B. More than one customer and any portion of the propane gas system is located in a 
public place; or 
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One customer and a portion of the propane gas system is located off the 
customer's premises in a public place. 
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Sec. 2. 35-A MRSA §102, slIlb-§8, as amended by PL 1999, c. 718, §14, IS 
further amended to read: 
8. ' Gas utility. "Gas utility" includes every person, that person's lessees, trustees, 
receivers or trustees appointed by any court owning, controlling, operating or managing 
any natural or liquid natural gas plant for compensation within this State, 'except when 
gas is made or produced on and distributed by the maker or producer through private 
property alone solely for its own tenants and not for sale to others, or when the gas is sold 
solely for use in vehicles fueled by natural gas or to a liquid natural gas system that 
serves fewer than 10 customers as long as no portion of the liquid natural gas system is 
located in a public place or that serves a single customer if the liquid natural gas system is 
located entirely on the customer's premises. "Gas utility" does not include a gas marketer 
whose business in the State is restricted to selling natural gas t6 retail consumers and who 
does not provide natural' gas transmission or distribution service. 
Sec. 3. 35-A MRSA. §102, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 1987, C. 141, 'Pt. A, §6, is 
amended to read: 
9. Gas plant. "Gas plant'Lincludes all real estate, fixtures and personal property 
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owned, controlled, operated or managed in connection with or to facilitate the production, 
generation, transmission, delivery or furni~hing of natural gas or liquid natural gas for 
light, heat or power. 
Sec. 4. 35-A MRSA §102; sub-§9-B is enacted to read: 
9:":8. Natural gas. "Natural gas" has the same meaning as defined in Title 32, 
section 14802, subsection 8. ' 
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This bill removes the oversight of certain propane facilities from the Public Utilities 
Commission and places the oversight Under the jurisdiction of the Propane and Natural 
Gas Board. 
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An Act To Enable the Use.of Credit Cards for Governmental . Transactions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0715
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CROCKETT, MARRACHE, BEAUDETTE, BLODGETT, FLEMINGS, HASKELL, WATSON, MILLSofSomerset, NASS, PERRY
Amends: 9-A MRSA §8

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Legislative Document 
No. 715 
H.P.498 
House of Representatives, February 24, 
An Act To Enable the Use.of Credit Cards for Governmental 
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Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec and 
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Representatives: BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, BLODGETT of Augusta, FLEMINGS of Bar 
Harbor, HASKELL of Portland, WATSON of Bath, Senators: MILLSofSomerset, NASS of 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 9-A MRSA §8-303, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
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2-A.Notwithstanding subsection 2, a governmental entity may impose a surcharge 
for payments made with a credit card for taxes, fines, charges, utility fees;' regulatory 
fees, license or permit fees or the provision of a specific service provided by that 
governmental entity if the surcharge: 
A. Is disclosed clearly to the consumer prior to payment; and 
B. Does not exceed the costs associated with providing the credit card service that 
are directly incurred by the governinental entity or assessed by an authorized 3rd-
party payment service provider. 
As used in thIs subsection, ~'governmental entity" means a county established or governed 
by Title 30-A, Part 1, a municipality as dermed in Title 30-A, section 2001, subsection 8 
or a quasi-municipal corporation as defined in Title 30-A, section 2604, subsection 3. , 
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This bill allows a county, municipality or quasi-municipal corporation to impose a 
surcharge for the use of a credit card to pay for taxes, fines, fees and services provided as 
long as the amount of the surcharge is disclosed to the consumer prior to payment and the 
amount does not exceed the costs incurred by the governmental entity for providing the 
credit card payment option. 
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An Act Concerning Cremated Remains
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0718
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: PRATT, GIFFORD
Amends: 32 MRSA §1405-A

Legislative Document 
No. 718 
H.P.501 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2009 
An Act Concerning Cremated Remains 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
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Presented by Representative PRATT of Eddington. 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: eRA Y of Palmyra, GIFFORD of Lincoln. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1405-A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 611, §1, is amended to 
read:. 
§1405-A. Disposition of cremated remains 
A funeral director or a practitioner of funeral services who Teceives cremains 
cremated remains or has received cremains cremated remains prior to the effective date of 
tills section may dispose of those cremains cremated remains in accordance with Title 13, 
sel::tion 1032, providing the fqllowing conditions have been met: 
1. Cremated remains not claimed for one year. The cremains cremated remains 
have not been claimed after a time period of at least 4 years one year from the time of 
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cremation; and 
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2. Notice. The funeral director or practitioner of funeral services has sent notice by 
certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last mown address of the person who 
authorized the cremation at least 60 days prior to disposal. 
SUMMARY 
Tills bill decreases the time that a funeral director must keep cremated remains· from 
years to one year. The bill also replaces the word "cremains" with "cremated remains." 
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An Act To Allow Nonresidents under 14 Years of Age To Fish without a License
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0719
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SUTHERLAND, O'BRIEN-of Lincolnville, FINCH, JOHNSON, STUCKEY

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H.P.502 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Allow Nonresidents under 14 Years of Age To Fish 
without a License 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
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Cosponsored by Representative O'BRIEN-of Lincolnville and 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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Representatives: FINCH of Fairfield, JOHNSON of Greenville, STUCKEY of Portland. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MR.SA §12501, sub-§2, ~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
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B. A nonresid~nt fishing license to a nonresident +;114 years of age or older. 
Sec. 2. 12 MR.SA §12501, sub-§6, ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. TIl, 
§24, is further amended to read: 
D. 
A nonresident junior fishing license, for persons +;114 years of age or bIder arid 
under 16 years of age, is $9. 
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. This bill allows a nonresident under 14 years of age to fish without a license. 
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