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An Act To Provide Placards to Drivers Who for Medical Reasons Are Not Required To Wear Seat Belts
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0263
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CLARK, JACKSON, BRIGGS, DRISCOLL, HANLEY, SAVIELLO, SHAW, WHEELER, SHERMAN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2081

FIRST PJ:GULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 263 
H.P.209 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2009 
An Act To Provide Placards to Drivers Who for Medical Reasons 
Are Not Required To Wear Seat Belts 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, FINCH ofFairiield, 
HANLEY of Gardiner, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SHAW of Standish, WHEELER of Kittery, 
Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2081, sub-§4, ~A-l, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 432, §3 and 
affected by §4, is amended to read: 
A-I. The requirements of subsection 3-A do not apply to a driver or passenger who 
has a medical condition that, in the opinion of a physician, warrants an exemption 
from the requirements of subsection 3-A and that medical condition and opinion are 
documented by a certificate from that physician. That certificate is valid for 5 years. 
The Secretary of State may issue a removable windshield placard that is visible to 
law enforcement officers to a person with a certificate from a physician. 
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removable windshield placard is a 2-sided permit designed to hang from the rearview 
mirror when the vehicle is in motion without obstructing the view of the operator. 
The placard must be displayed by hanging it from the rearview mirror so that it may 
be viewed from the front and rear of the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion. If the 
vehicle is not equipped with a rearview mirror, the placard must be displayed on the 
dashboard. The placard must be identifiable as a seat belt placard as designed by the 
Secretary of State. A placard issued to a person under this paragraph expires when 
the physician's certificate expires. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a driver who for medical reasons cannot wear a seat belt to receive a 
placard indicating the driver is not required to wear a seat belt. 
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An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Certain Organizations That Provide Assistance to Members of the Military
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0265
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GOODALL, BOWMAN, DIAMOND, MARRACHE, AYOTTE, DUCHESNE, WEBSTER
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

FIRST PJ:GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 265 
S.P.88 
January 27, 2009 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Certain Organizations 
That Provide Assistance to Members of the Military 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick and 
Senators: BOWMAN of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, MARRACHE of Kennebec, 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, DUCHESNE of Hudson, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, with our nation waging war on 2 fronts, the toll on those in the military 
and their families is tremendous; and 
Whereas, it is imperative to provide support to our troops and their families; and 
Whereas, providing a sales tax exemption to organizations that support members of 
the military allows those organizations to better support members of the military and their 
families; 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. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§92 is enacted to read: 
92. Nonprofit organizations providing assistance to members of military. Sales 
to incorporated nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to members of the state 
military forces, as dermed in Title 37-B, section 102, or the United States Anned Forces, 
including the National Guard and Reserves, and their family members. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an exemption from Maine sales tax to nonprofit organizations that 
provide assistance to members of the military and their families. 
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An Act To Allow the Town of Baldwin Eligibility for Full Pine Tree Development Zone Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0267
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DIAMOND, SAR TY, BARTLETT, BRANNIGAN, HASTINGS, CAMPBELL, DRISCOLL, PEOPLES, RANKIN, SHAW
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5250-J

J:!'IKST REliULAR SESSIor~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 267 
S.P.90 
January 27, 
An Act To Allow the Town of Baldwin Eligibility for Full Pine Tree 
Development Zone Benefits 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative SAR TY of Denmark and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BRANNIGAN of Cumberland, HASTINGS of Oxford, 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, PEOPLES of 
Westbrook, RANKIN of Hiram, SHAW of Standish. 
Printed on recyded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §5250-J, sub-§3, ~, as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, 
c. 669, §1, is amended to read: 
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The restrictions contained in paragraph G may be waived for: 
(1) Property that is contained within a labor market area that has sustained a 
greater than 5% loss of population or employed workers during the 3-year period 
immediately preceding the time of application if the loss was caused by business 
closings; eF 
(2) 
Property that is contained within an industrial site with appropriate 
infrastructure and zoning or other land use regulations in place that has sustained 
a minimum loss of 500 employed workers during the 5-year period immediately 
preceding the time of application, as long as an application for a waiver under 
this subparagraph is received by August 1, 2010. Only a qualified business with 
a base level of employment equal to zero is eligible to receive Pine Tree 
Development Zone benefits under this subparagraph7; or 
(3) Any property that is contained within the Town of Baldwin in Cumberland 
County. 
SUMMARY 
This bill waives the Pine Tree Development Zone unemployment and wage 
requirements for the Town of Baldwin in Cumberland County in order to allow the town 
to be eligible for Pine Tree Development Zone benefits. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0267
Committee Amendment CA_A_S156 (Senate)

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LR 906(02) 
An. Act To Allow .the. Town of Baldwin Eligibility for FulI:Pine Tree Development Zone Benefits 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$0 
2010-11 
$76,101 
Projections 
2011-12 
$76,101 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($76,101) 
($4,175) 
($76,101) 
($4,175) 
Fiscal Detail and Noles 
Projections 
2012-13 
$76,101 
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($76,101) 
($4,175) 
Extending Pine Tree Development Zone benefits to the Town of Baldwin will result in an ongoing loss of General 
Fund revenue in the amount of $76, 1 0 1 beginning in FY 2010-11. The Local Government Fund will be impacted by an 
ongoing loss of $4,175 beginning in FY 2010-11. This calculation is based on 51 jobs being created in calendar year 
2010 at an annual wage of $39,351, with an average of 5% State withholding. The Pine Tree Zone income tax 
reimbursement benefit returns 80% of the State withholding to the business. Additional costs to the Department of 
Economic and Community Development associated with allowing the Town of Baldwin to be eligible for Pine Tree 
Development Zone benefits can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization, and Approval of Education Personnel, Part I and Part II, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0268
Committee Amendment CA_A_H47 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .1} " to H.P. 211, L.D. 268, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization, and 
Approval of Education Personnel, Part I and Part II, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Education" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/09 Mae 
LD268 
LR 1171(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization, and 
Approval of Education Personnel, Part "[ and Part II, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Education 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1\ " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with conducting the required review and submitting the 
required report can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI171(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Appropriate Funds To Equip State Trooper Cars with Cages
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0269
Committee: Appropliations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: BEAUDOIN, NASS, BLODGETT, BOLAND, BRIGGS, BUTTERFIELD, CUSHING, DUCHESNE, FOSSEL, GOODE

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr-~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 269 
H.P.212 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
An Act To Appropriate Funds To Equip State Trooper Cars with 
Cages 
Reference to the Committee on Appropliations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BEAUDOIN of Biddeford. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York and Representatives: BLODGETT of Augusta, 
BOLAND of Sanford, BRIGGS of Mexico, BUTTERFIELD of Bangor, CUSHING of 
Hampden, DUCHESNE of Hudson, FOSSEL of Alna, GOODE of Bangor. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Police 0291 
Initiative: Appropriates and allocates one-time funds to equip each state trooper vehicle 
with a security cage and ongoing funds to move the units from old vehicles to new 
vehicles. 
GENERAL FUND 
2009-10 
2010-11 
All Other 
$73,950 
$15,300 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$73,950 
$15,300 
IDGHWAYFUND 
2009-10 
2010-11 
All Other 
$71,050 
$14,700 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
$71,050 
$14,700 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $73,950 and a one-time 
Highway Fund allocation of $71,050 to equip each state trooper vehicle with a security 
cage and an ongoing General Fund appropriation of $15,300 and an ongoing Highway 
Fund allocation of $14,700 to move the units from old vehicles to new vehicles. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization, and Approval of Education Personnel, Part I and Part II, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0268
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 268 
H.P.211 
House bfRepresentatives, January 27,2009 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization, and Approval of Education Personnel, 
Part I and Part II, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative SUTHERLAND of Chapman for the Depmiment of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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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 
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 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, Part I and Part II, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency dame. 
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 115: Certification, 
Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, Part I and Part II, a major 
substantive rule ofthe Department of Education. 
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An Act To Allow a Gasoline Retailer To Offer Discounts to Customers Who Pay by Cash or Similar Means
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0270
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MacDONALD, PIEH
Amends: 10 MRSA §1452, 10 MRSA §1454

FIRST REGULAR SESSI01~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 270 
H.P.213 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
An Act To Allow a Gasoline Retailer To Offer Discounts to 
Customers Who Pay by Cash or Similar Means 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
Cosponsored by Representative: PIEH of Bremen. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People oftbe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1452, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 549, is amended to read: 
§1452. Legislative findings and purpose 
The Legislature fmds and declares that the distribution and retail sale of motor fuels 
at reasonable prices and in adequate supply throughout the State vitally affects the public 
health, welfare and safety, and that increased competition at all levels of the motor fuel 
market and maintenance within that market of a significant proportion of businesses 
independent of major marketers and refmers will promote reasonable prices and better 
assure supplies to all areas of the State. It is therefore necessary to define and regulate the 
relationship between parties to franchise agreements involving the sale or distribution of 
motor fuels in the State and to prescribe other trade practices. The Legislature fmds and 
declares that any provision in existing franchise agreements involving the sale or 
distribution of motor fuels in the State that prohibits retail dealers or distributors from 
offering a discount to a buyer based upon the method of payment by the buyer for 
gasoline constitutes an unreasonable restraint on competitive pricing and inhibits the fair 
and efficient functioning of a free market economy within the petroleum industry. 
Sec. 2. 10 MRSA §1454, sub-§I, liffG is enacted to read: 
G. A franchise agreement may not prohibit a retail dealer or distributor from offering 
a discount to a buyer to induce the buyer to pay by cash, debit card, check or similar 
means rather than by credit card. A franchise agreement may not prohibit a retail 
dealer or distributor from offering a discount to a buyer based upon the method of 
payment by the buyer for gasoline. Any provision in such a franchise agreement 
prohibiting a retailer or distributor from offering such a discount is void and without 
effect as contrary to public policy. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes that motor fuel franchise agreements in Maine may not prohibit a 
retail dealer or distributor from offering a discount to a buyer to induce the buyer to pay 
by cash, debit card, check or similar means rather than by credit card. The bill also 
provides that any provision in such a franchise agreement prohibiting a retail dealer or 
distributor of motor fuels from offering such a discount is void and without effect as 
contrary to public policy. 
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An Act To Require a Regional Review of Projects That Affect Areas Outside of the Community in Which the Project Is Proposed
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0273
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MacDONALD

FIRST PJ:GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 273 
H.P.216 
House of Representatives, January 27,2009 
An Act To Require a Regional Review of Projects That Affect Areas 
Outside of the Community in Which the Project Is Proposed 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to have a regional review of a project if the project will have an 
adverse effect on more than the community in which the project will be located. 
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An Act To Require That Insurance Contracts Include a Plain Language Summary
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0274
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MacDONALD, PIEH
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2557, 24-A MRSA §2736-C, 24-A MRSA §3043

FIRST REGULAR SESSIO:r~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 274 
H.P.217 
HOllse of Representatives, January 27? 2009 
An Act To Require That Insurance Contracts Include a Plain 
Language Summary 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
Cosponsored by Representative: PIEH of Bremen. 
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Clerk 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2557 is enacted to read: 
§2557. Plain language summary 
All individual life insurance policies issued, renewed or delivered on or after the 
effective date of this section must include a separate page that explains the coverage in 
plain language and that is signed by the insured and a representative of the insurer. The 
superintendent shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §2736-C, sub-§l1 is enacted to read: 
11. Plain language summary. All policies and certificates issued, renewed or 
delivered on or after the effective date of this subsection must include a separate page that 
explains the coverage in plain language and that is signed by the insured and a 
representative of the carrier. The superintendent shall adopt rules to implement this 
subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as 
dermed by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 3. 24-A MRSA §3043 is enacted to read: 
§3043. Plain language summary 
All policies issued, renewed or delivered on or after the effective date of this section 
must include a separate page that explains the coverage in plain language and that is 
signed by the insured and a representative of the insurer. The superintendent shall adopt 
rules to implement this section. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires separate plain language summaries, signed by the insured and a 
representative of the insurer, for individual life insurance, health insurance and property 
insurance policies and contracts issued, renewed or delivered on or after the effective date 
of these provisions. 
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An Act To Protect the Integrity of the State's Carbon Dioxide Budget Trading Program and Auction Process and To Provide Allocations to the Energy and Carbon Savings Trust Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0276
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S138 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ''4 "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 93, 
L.D. 276, Bill, "An Act To Protect the Integrity of the State's Carbon Dioxide Budget 
Trading Program and Auction Process and To Provide Allocations to the Energy and 
Carbon Savings Trust Fund" 
Amend the amendment in section 13 in the 3rd line (page 5, line 15 in amendment) 
by 
striking 
out 
the 
following: 
"ENVIRONMENT AL 
PROTECTION, 
DEPARTMENT OF" 
and 
inserting the following: 
'PUBLIC UTILITIES 
COMMISSION' 
Amend the amendment in section 13 in the initiative in the 2nd line (page 5, line 18 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "electricy" and inserting the following: 
'e I ectric ity' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects the appropriations and allocations section by providing the 
allocation to the Public Utilities Commission rather than to the Department of 
Environmental Protection and by correcting a spelling error. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: ~~ 
(Senator HOBBINS) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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LD276 
LR 525(04) 
An Act To Protect the Integrity of the State's Carbon Dioxide Budget Trading Program and Auction 
Process and To Provide Allocations to the Energy and Carbon Savings Trust Fund 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,A" to Committee Amendment" A" 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Hobbins of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
2008-09 
2009-10 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2011-12 
$0 
Projections 
2012-13 
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This amendment corrects an error in Committee "A" which allocated to the Department of Environmental Protection 
(DEP) instead of to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). This amendment deallocates $30,000,000 annnually from 
the DEP and allocates the same amount to the PUC in accord with the original intent of the committee amendment. 
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An Act To Eliminate the Income-producing Requirement for Land in the Farm and Open Space Tax Program
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0277
Committee Amendment CA_A_S89 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1102

FIRST R..EGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 94, L.D. 277, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate the Income-producing Requirement for Land in the Farm and Open Space Tax 
Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Clarify the Income-producing Req uirement for Land in the Farm and 
OpeD Space Tax Program' 
Amend the bill by striking out evelything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1102, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. Y, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
4. Farmland. "Farmland" means any tract or tracts of land, including woodland and 
wasteland, of at least 5 contiguous acres on which farming or agricultural activities have 
contributed to a gross annual farming income of at least $2,000 per year from the sales 
value of agricultural products as defined in Title 7, section 152, subsection 2 in one ofthe 
2, or 3 of the 5, calendar years preceding the date of application for classification. The 
farming or agricultural activity and income derived from that activity may be achieved by 
either the owner or a lessee of the land. 
Gross income as used in this section subsection includes the value of commodities 
produced for consumption by the farm household. Any applicant for assessment under 
this subchapter bears the burden of proof as to the applicant's qualification.' 
SU~ARY 
This amendment provides that amounts used to demonstrate eligibility under the farm 
and open space tax laws must be from the sale of agricultural products as defined in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 152 . 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Bring Equity to the Sea Urchin License Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0278
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: TRAHAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §6748, 12 MRSA §6748-A, 12 MRSA §6748-D, 12 MRSA §6749-Q

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 278 
S.P.95 
In Senate, February 3, 2009 
An Act To Bring Equity to the Sea Urchin License Fees 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6748, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. WW, §19, is 
further amended to read: 
4. Fee. The fee for a handfishing sea urchin license is $+l-l- $2.50 multiplied by the 
total number of open fishing days in the applicable zone. 
Sec.2. 12 MRSA §6748-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. WW, §20, 
is further amended to read: 
4. Fee. The fee for a sea urchin dragging license is $+l-l- $2.50 multiplied by the 
total number of open fishing days in the applicable zone. 
Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §6748-D, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. WW, §21, 
is further amended to read: 
4. Fee. The fee for a sea urchin hand-raking and trapping license is $+l-l- $2.50 
multiplied by the total number of open fishing days in the applicable zone. 
Sec. 4. 12 MRSA §6749-Q, sub-§l, as amended by PL 1995, c. 392, §8, is 
further amended to read: 
1. Handfisbing sea urchin license. One hundred and sixty dollars Three dollars and 
sixty cents multiplied by the total number of open fishing days in the applicable zone on a 
sea urchin handharvesting license; 
Sec. 5. 12 MRSA §6749-Q, sub-§I-A, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 392, §8, is 
amended to read: 
I-A. Sea urchin hand-raldng and trapping license. One hundred and siJ(ty dollars 
Three dollars and sixty cents multiplied by the total number of open fishing days in the 
applicable zone on a sea urchin hand-raking and trapping license; 
Sec. 6. 12 MRSA §6749-Q, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 740, §3, is 
amended to read: 
2. Sea urchin dragging license. One hundred and sixty dollars Three dollars and 
sixty cents multiplied by the total number of open fishing days in the applicable zone on a 
sea urchin dragging license; 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, the holder of a sea urchin fishing license pays the same license fee 
to fish for sea urchins in either Zone 1 or Zone 2 despite a significant difference between 
the zones in the number of days open to sea urchin fishing. This bill restructures the 
current annual fee for sea urchin fishing licenses to a fee based on the number of days 
available for the license holder to fish for sea urchins. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0279
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: HAYES, JOY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5681

FIRST P...EGULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 279 
H.P.219 
House of Representatives, February 2,2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Fund for the Efficient 
Delivery of Local and Regional Services 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HAYES of Buckfield. 
Cosponsored by Representative: JOY of Crystal. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §5681, sub-§5-B, as amended by PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. NNN, 
§ 1, is further amended to read: 
5-B. Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services. For the 
months beginning on or after July I, 2004 and before the distributions required by 
subsections 4-A and 4-B, ~ 
% of all receipts transferred each month pursuant to 
subsection 5 must be deposited in the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and 
Regional Services, as established in subsection 3, and distributed to those municipalities 
and counties that can demonstrate significant and sustainable savings in the cost of 
delivering local and regional governmental services through collaborative approaches to 
service delivery, enhanced regional delivery systems, the consolidation of administrative 
services, the creation of broad-based purchasing alliances or the execution of interlocal 
agreements. Any amounts transferred to the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and 
Regional Services in eJccess of $500.000 in any fiscal year must be transferred to General 
Fund undedicated revenue. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes language that requires any amounts transferred to the Fund for the 
Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services in excess of $500,000 in any fiscal 
year to be transferred to General Fund undedicated revenue. 
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An Act To Eliminate the Income-producing Requirement for Land in the Farm and Open Space Tax Program
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0277
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: THOMAS, JACKSON, MILLS, PERRY, SHERMAN, BROWNE, CLARK, FLETCHER, MAZUREK
Amends: 36 MRSA §1102

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FIRST REGULAR SESSIOt~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 277 
S.P.94 
In Senate, February 3, 2009 
An Act To Eliminate the Income-producing Requirement for Land 
in the Farm and Open Space Tax Program 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by.Senator GOOLEY of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representative THOMAS of Ripley and 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: JACKSON of AToostook, MILLS of Somerset, PERRY of Penobscot, SHERMAN of 
Aroostook, Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CLARK of Millinocket, FLETCHER of 
Winslow, MAZUREK of Rockland. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1102, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. Y, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
4. Farmland. "Farmland" means any tract or tracts of land, including woodland and 
wasteland, of at least 5 contiguous acres on which fanning or agricultural activities have 
contributed to a gross annual farming income of at least $2,000 per year in one of the 2, 
or 3 of the 5, calendar years preceding the date of application for classification. The 
fanning or agricultural activity and income derived from that activity may be achieved by 
either the ovmer or a lessee of the land. 
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Gross income as used in this section includes the value of commodities produced for 
consumption by the farm household. 
Any applicant for assessment under this 
subchapter bears the burden of proof as to the applicant's qualification. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, in order to be eligible for benefits under the laws governing the 
taxation of farm and open space, fannland is defined as land on which farming or 
agricultural activities have contributed to a gross annual income of at least $2000 
annually in certain years preceding application for classification. This bill elintinates that 
requirement. 
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An Act Regarding the Requirement That the Treatment of a Gunshot Wound Be Reported
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0282
Committee Amendment CA_A_H19 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 222, L.D. 282, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Requirement That the Treatment of a Gunshot Wound Be Reported" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
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17-A MRSA §S12, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 499, §I, is 
amended to read: 
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A person is guilty of failure to report treatment of a gunshot wound if, being a 
licensed physician health care practitioner or emergency medical services person, fie that 
person treats a human being for a wound apparently caused by the discharge of a firearm 
and knowingly fails to report the same to a law enforcement officer within 24 hours 
agency immediately by the quickest means of communication. 
Sec. 2. 17-A MRSA §S12, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. 
As used in this section, "health care practitioner" has the same meaning as in 
Title 24, section 2502, subsection I-A, and "emergency medical services person" has the 
same meaning as in Title 32, section 83, subsection 12.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and amends the existing requirement that treatment 
of a gunshot wound be reported. The amendment specifies that a health care practitioner 
or emergency medical services person report the treatment of a wound apparently caused 
by the discharge of a firearm to a law enforcement agency immediately by the quickest 
means of communication. This amendment recognizes that not all gunshot wounds are 
treated in an emergency room by a physician. The amendment will better ensure that all 
gunshot wounds are reported and that they are repOlted in a timely manner. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Requirement That the Treatment of a Gunshot Wound Be Reported
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0282
Committee: CIiminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DAVIS

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOl'~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 282 
H.P.222 
House of Representatives, February 2,2009 
An Act Regarding the Requirement That the Treatment of a 
Gunshot Wound Be Reported 
Reference to the Committee on CIiminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 17-A MRS A §S12, sub-§l, as enacted byPL 1975, c. 499, §1, is amended 
to read: 
1. 
A person is guilty of failure to report treatment of a gunshot wound if, being it 
licensed physician an attending medical provider, he that person treats a human being for 
a wound apparently caused by the discharge of a firearm and knowingly fails to report the 
same to a law enforcement officer 'ivithin 24 hours as soon as possible. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an attending medical provider to report the treatment of a wound 
apparently caused by the discharge of a firearm to a law enforcement officer as soon as 
possible. Current law requires a physician to make such a report within 24 hours. 
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Resolve, Regarding the Cost of Telephone CaBs Made by lincarcerated Persolls
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0283
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SCHATZ, ADAMS, EATON

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Legislative Document 
No. 283 
H.P.223 
House of Representatives, February 2,2009 
Resolve, Regarding the Cost of Telephone CaBs Made by 
lincarcerated Persolls 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS ofPortlancl, EATON of Sullivan. 
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Sec. 1. Long-distance telephone calls. Resolved: That the Commissioner of 
Corrections and the State Board of Corrections shall study the feasibility of making the 
cost of long-distance telephone calls made by inmates at jails, prisons and correctional 
facilities less expensive. In undertaking this study, the commissioner and board shall 
compare the cost of long-distance telephone calls made by j ail, prison and correctional 
facility personnel to the cost of long-distance telephone calls made by inmates in an 
attempt to bring the cost of telephone calls made by the inmates in line with the cost of 
telephone calls made by personnel. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Corrections and the State Board of 
Corrections to study the feasibility of making the cost of long-distance telephone calls 
made by inmates at jails, prisons and correctional facilities less expensive. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0285
Committee Amendment CA_A_H352 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 225, L.D. 285, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Consolidation of School Administrative Units To Delay 
All Penalties for 2 Years" 
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Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Consolidation of School Administrative 
Units To Delay All Penalties for One Year' 
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 deadline for reorganization of school administrative units is 
approaching; and 
Whereas, if a school administrative unit does not reorganize, penalties will be 
imposed against the school administrative unit; and 
Whereas, this legislation will give school administrative units additional time to 
reorganize; 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 in section 1 in subsection 1 in the first paragraph in the 3rd line (page 
1, line 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "2011" and inserting the following: '2010' 
Amend the bill by adding at the end before the summary the'following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. The amendment delays any financial penalties imposed on a school 
administrative unit for nonconformance with the laws governing the reorganization of 
school administrative units until the fiscal year that begins on July 1, 20 10. The bill 
proposed to delay penalties for nonconforming school units for 2 years, or until the fiscal 
year beginning on July 1,2011. The amendment also amends the title of the bill and adds 
an emergency preamble and an emergency clause to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Penalties for 2 Years 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Delaying the date that penalties for nonconforming school administrative units becomes effective until July I, 20 I 0 
will not impact the total state and locill cost offunding K-12 public education or the State's share of that cost. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Consolidatnon of Schoo! Administrative Units To Delay AU Penalties for 2 Years
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0285
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SCHATZ, SHERMAN, CLARK, GIFFORD
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15696

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Legislative Document 
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H.P.225 
House of Representatives, February 2,2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Consolidatnon of Schoo! 
Administrative Units To Delay AU Penalties for 2 Years 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, GIFFORD of Lincoln. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §15696, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2007, c. 668, §§39 to 41 
and c. 695, Pt. A, §23, is further amended to read: 
1. Authorized adjustments. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, the 
following adjustments to the calculation of subsidy under chapter 606-B are required 
beginning July 1, ~ 
2011 for a school administrative unit that is not a confonning 
school administrative unit: 
A. The school administrative unit is eligible for only 50% of the minimum state 
allocation under section 15689, subsection 1; 
B. The school administrative unit's total cost of education is reduced by adjusting the 
cost component for system administration under section 15680, subsection 1, 
paragraph A by half; 
C. The school administrative unit is not eligible for a transition adjustment under 
section 15686 or any comparable year-over-year transition amount; 
D. The school administrative unit receives less favorable consideration for approval 
and funding for school construction pursuant to rules of the state board; and 
E. The school administrative unit's full-value education mill rate pursuant to section 
15671-A is increased by 2% for the purpose of calculating the school administrative 
unit's required contribution to meet the local share of education costs established 
pursuant to section 15688, subsection 3-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill delays any financial penalties imposed on a school administrative unit for 
nonconformance with the laws governing the reorganization of school administrative 
units until the fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2011. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Consolidation of School Administrative Units To Delay All Penalties for 2 Years Am~ncl the bill by inserting after section I the following: Sec. 2. State pay consolidation costs. The State shall pay the cost of consolidation by July 1,2012 for any town or community that has cOlllplied by June 2, 2009 with the laws governing the reorganization of school administrative units. SUMMARY This amendment requires that the State pay the costs of consolidation by July I, 2012 for any town or cOl11lllunity that has complied with the laws governing the reorganization of school administrative units lI/June 2,2009. /l(--T·/-·----SPONSORED BY: ---'-_':....,,/Ht#-<-=-':;t:../_· _~-,-'.-+->L-l_') _______ _ V ,.'// (Representative CONNO~~! / TOWN: Kennebunk FISCAL .\U Ii. IH.(lUlRED (See attached), Page I - 124LR0233(OS)-1 HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0285
House Amendment HA_A_H548 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" ,i)" to H.P. 225, L.D. 285, Bill, "An Act To Amend the 
Laws Governing the Consolidation of School Administrative Units To Delay All 
Penalties for 2 Years" 
Am~ncl the bill by inserting after section I the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
State pay consolidation costs. 
The State shall pay the cost of 
consolidation by July 1,2012 for any town or community that has cOlllplied by June 2, 
2009 with the laws governing the reorganization of school administrative units.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that the State pay the costs of consolidation by July I, 2012 
for any town or cOl11lllunity that has complied with the laws governing the reorganization 
of school administrative units lI/June 2,2009. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/09 frac.. 
LD 285 
LR 233(05) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Consolidation of School Administrative Units To Delay All 
Penalties for 2 Years 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for I-Iollse Amendment l,ff" 
Sponsor: Rep. Conno.· of Kennebunk 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Requiring the State to reimburse those towns or communities that complied with the laws governing the reorganization 
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of school administrative units as of June 2, 2009 for the costs incurred by those towns or communities to reorganize by'. 
July 1,2012 will result in a General Fund cost to the State in the current biennium. The amount can not be determined) 
at this time. 
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An Act To Survey Anglers Annually
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0287
Committee: Inland Fishelies and Wildlife
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, AYOTTE, DAVIS, GIFFORD, HANLEY, JOY

Legislative Document 
No. 287 
H.P.227 
House of Representatives, Febmary 2,2009 
An Act To Survey Anglers Annually 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fishelies and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CRA Y of Palmyra, DAVIS of 
Sangerville, GIFFORD of Lincoln, HANLEY of Gardiner, JOY of Crystal, McFADDEN of 
Dennysville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §10103, sub-§13 is enacted to read: 
13. Annual survey of anglers. The commissioner shall contract with a professional 
polling fllTIl for an annual survey measuring the interests and opinions of anglers who fish 
in this State, both residents and nomesidents, including, but not limited to, their level of 
satisfaction with their fishing experiences. 
SUMMARY 
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This. biU requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to contract with 
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a professional polling firm for an annual survey measuring the interests and opinions of 
anglers who· fish in this State, both residents and nomesidents, including, but not limited 
to, their level of satisfaction with their fishing experiences. 
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