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An Act To Establish Annual Reporting for Genetically Engineered Crops
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0965
Committee Amendment CA_A_H385 (House)
Amends: 7 MRSA §1051

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 667, L.D. 965, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish Annual Reporting for Genetically Engineered Crops" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §1051, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 602, §3, is amended 
to read: 
4. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means a person that produces or commercializes 
a genetically engineered plant part, seed or plant, not including a farm operation fer-tRe 
ourooses of Title 17, section 2805 as defined in section 152, subsection 6.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2-A by adding at the end the following new 
sentence: 
'The commissioner shall provide aggregate data on sales of genetically 
engineered trees, tree seedlings, tree seeds, tree scions and other propagative materials to 
the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry.' 
Amend the bm by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources 
to provide the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry with aggregate 
information on sales of trees, tree seedlings, tree seeds, tree scions and other propagative 
materials that are genetically engineered. It also corrects a cross-reference. 
FISCAL :\OTE RE0L1RED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/24/09 
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LD965 
JLR 929(02) 
An Act To Establish Annual Reporting for Genetically Engine,ered Crops 
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 Departments of Cons~rvation and Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Establish Annual Reporting for Genetically Engineered Crops
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0965
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PRATT, DAMON, FLEMINGS, KENT, O'BRIEN, PIEH, SCHATZ, SMITH, NUTTING
Amends: 7 MRSA §1052

Legislative Document 
No. 965 
H.P.667 
House of Representatives, March 10,2009 
An Act To Establish Annual Reporting for Genetically Engineered 
Crops 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PRATT of Eddington. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: FLEMINGS of Bar Harbor, KENT of Woolwich, McCABE of Skowhegan, 
O'BRIEN of Lincolnville, PIEH of Bremen, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, SMITH of Monmouth, 
Senator: NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §1052,sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Reporting. A manufacturer selling genetically engineered plant parts, plants or 
seeds in the State shall ammally report to the commissioner the total potential acreage at a 
given planting density of genetically modified crops that could be grown based on the 
amount of each genetically engineered product sold in the State. Individual manufacturer 
data received under this subsection is confidential and may not be made public. The 
commissioner shall make public aggregate data that does not reveal the sales activities of 
an individual manufacturer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a manufacturer to annually report to the Commissioner of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources an estimate of the potential acreage of genetically 
modified crops that could be planted based on sales. 
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An Act To Amend the Licensing Requirements for Marriage and Family Therapists
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0966
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: EVES, BERRY, HUNT, MARTIN, STUCKEY, WRIGHT, MILLS

Legislative Document 
No. 966 
H.P.668 
House of Representatives, March 10,2009 
An Act To Amend the Licensing Requirements for Marriage and 
Family Therapists 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative EVES of North Berwick. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, HUNT of Buxton, MARTIN of 
Orono, STUCKEY of Portland, WRIGHT of Berwick, Senator: MILLS of Somerset. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRS A §13858, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2003, c. 542, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
3. Licensed marriage and family therapist. To be qualified as a licensed marriage 
and family therapist, an applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board 
adherence to the ethics of the counseling profession, successfully complete the 
examination prescribed by the board and have: 
A. 
A master's degree or a doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or its 
equivalent from an accredited institution or a program approved by the board. Such 
schooling must include a minimum core curriculum to include a one-year clinical 
practicum and total credit hours adopted by the board; and 
B. 
Two years of experience after obtainment of a master's degree or a doctoral 
degree comprised of at least 1,000 hours of direct clinical contact with couples and 
families and 200 hours of supervision, at least 100 of which must be individual 
supervision. 
Notwithstanding this subsection, the board may grant a provisional license for a period 
not to exceed 6 months to an applicant who meets the requirements of this subsection 
except for the successful completion of the examination prescribed by the board. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Board of Counseling Professionals·· Licensure to grant a 
provisional license as a marriage and family therapist for a period not to exceed 6 months 
to an applicant who meets the requirements for licensure except for the successful 
completion of the examination prescribed by the board. 
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An Act To Amend the Licensing Requirements for Marriage and Family Therapists
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0966
Committee Amendment CA_A_H198 (House)

LD966 
LR 1502(02) 
An Act To Amend the Licensing Requirements for Marriage and Family Therapists 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fl" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
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2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
App ropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$4,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$700 
$700 
$700 
$700 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations to the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure within 
the Office of Licensing and Registration and the Administrative Services - Professional and Financial Regulation 
program within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation of$I,500 and $2,500, respectively, in fiscal 
year 2009-10 for the costs associated with providing provisional licenses to qualified applicants. Issuing the 
provisional licenses is expected to increase dedicated revenue to the Board by approximately $700 per year beginning 
in fiscal year 2009-10. This estimate assumes that 4 provisional licenses are issued annually. 
LR1502(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding New Utility Line Extension Construction
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0968
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: FLETCHER, NUTTING, CRAFTS, DOSTIE, FITTS, HANLEY, TUTTLE, PLOWMAN, SIMPSON, SULLIVAN
Amends: 35-A MRSA §315

Legislative Document 
No. 968 
H.P.670 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2009 
An Act Regarding New Utility Line Extension Construction 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FLETCHER of Winslow. 
Cosponsored by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, DOSTIE of Sabattus, FITTS of Pittsfield, HANLEY of 
Gardiner, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, SIMPSON of 
Androscoggin, SULLIVAN of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §315 is enacted to read: 
§315. Transmission and distribution utility line extension construction 
1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "line" 
has the same meaning as in section 314, subsection 1, paragraph A. 
2. Standards for estimating the cost of new line extension construction. The 
commission shall establish standards by rule for estimating the cost of construction of a 
new line extension by a transmission and distribution utility. The rules must require that 
a transmission and distribution utility provide a detailed quote that includes all costs to 
each residential, commercial or industrial customer seeking the construction of a new line 
extension. The detailed quote must contain estimated costs for each individual project 
based on actual conditions. A transmission and distribution utility may not use average, 
per-unit costs based on the length of the new line extension or number of poles. 
3. Rules. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as 
dermed in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Public Utilities Commission to establish standards by rule for 
estimating the cost of construction of a new line extension by a transmission and 
distribution utility. The rules must require that a transmission and distribution utility 
provide a detailed quote that includes all costs to each residential, commercial or 
industrial customer seeking the construction of a new line extension, rather than relying 
on per-unit average costs. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0969
Committee Amendment CA_A_H159 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" I)" to H.P. 671, L.D. 969, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Children's Growth Council" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/20/09 
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LD969 
LR 343(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Children's Growth Council 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" jJ" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The general operating expenses of this council are projected to be $1,285 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $2,570 in fiscal 
year 20 10-11 and thereafter. The Legislature's proposed budget includes $20,000 annually in fiscal years 2009-10 and 
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10-11 for legislative studies. Whether the amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of'\ 
studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature.) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the department utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Children's Growth Council
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0969
Senate Amendment SA_A_S318 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" ;t" to H.P. 671, L.D. 969, Bill, "An Act To Amend the 
Laws Governing the Maine Children's Growth Council" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Funding. Expenses and per diem reimbursement for legislative members 
on the Maine Children's Growth Council may be funded from the legislative account for 
fiscal year 2009-10 but may not be funded for fiscal year 20 I 0-11 or any subsequent 
fiscal year unless such funding is authorized by the Legislative Council.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows expenses and per diem reimbursement for Legislators on the 
Maine Children's Growth Council to be funded for fiscal year 2009-10 but prohibits 
funding in fiscal year 2010-11 unless such funding is authorized by the Legislative 
Council. 
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FISCAL NOTE REQUlRED 
(See Attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/10/09 frac:.. 
LD969 
LR 343(04) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Children's Growth Council 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Bartlett II of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study - Decreased cost 
This amendment authorizes funding for the per diem and expenses of the Legislators on the Maine Children's Growth 
Counci I in fiscal year 2009-10 on Iy, These costs are estimated to be $1,285. The estimated costs to the Legis lature of 
$2,570 annually beginning in fiscal year 2010-11 are not authorized and are contingent on future approval by the 
Legislative Council. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0970
Committee Amendment CA_A_H145 (House)
Amends: 10 MRSA §1348

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,f-) " to H.P. 672, L.D. 970, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Notification after a Security Breach Involving Personal 
Information" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 10 MRSA §1348, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 379, §1 and affected 
by §4, is amended to read: 
3. Delay of notification; criminal investigation by law enforcement. l£e If, after 
the completion of an investigation required by subsection 1, notification is required under 
this section, the notification required by this section may be delayed fffor no longer than 
business days after a law enforcement agency determines that the notification will not 
compromise a criminal investigation; the notification required by this section must be 
made after the law enforcement agency determines that it will not compromise the 
. investi2'ation.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec~ 5. Application. This Act applies to a security breach discovered by a person 
subject to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, chapter 21 O-B on or after the effective 
date of this Act.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment chi.rifies that notification to persons affected by a security breach 
may not be delayed longer than 7 business days after law enforcement has determined 
notification will not compromise any criminal investigation. The amendment also 
provides that the changes to the security breach notification laws apply to a security 
breach discovered on or after the effective date of the changes. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIREQ_ 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/17/09· ;!;PaC:.. 
LD970 
LR 110(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Notification after a Security Breach Involving Personal 
Information. 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,(1" 
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Committee: Illsurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil violations. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0110(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Liquor Liability and Licensing
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0971
Committee Amendment CA_A_H325 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 673, L.D. 971, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Governing Liquor Liability and Licensing" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec.!. 28-A MRS A §2509, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is 
amended to read: 
1. Limitation on damages for losses other than expenses for medical care and 
treatment. In actions for damages permitted by this Act, the claim for and award of 
damages for all losses, except expenses for medical care and treatment, including devices 
or aids, against both a server and the server's employees and agents, may not exceed 
!I.:?'iO 000 $350,000 for any and all claims arising out of a single accident or occurrence.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and is the unanimous committee report. It increases 
the limitation on damages permitted under the Maine Liquor Liability Act from $250,000 
to $350,000. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Liquor Liability and Licensing
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0971
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: BERRY, CLEARY, DILL, HINCK, STUCKEY, TRINW ARD, WATSON
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1051, 28-A MRSA §2508, 28-A MRSA §2514

Legislative Document 
No. 971 
H.P.673 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Liquor Liability and 
Licensing 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered plinted. 
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton, DILL of Cape Elizabeth, HINCK of 
Portland, STUCKEY of Portland, TRINW ARD of Waterville, WATSON of Bath. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §1051, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. Liability insurance. A licensee holding a license for the sale of liquor to be 
consumed on the premises where sold shall maintain liability insurance in an amount no 
less than $400,000 at all times. 
Sec. 2. 28-A MRSA §2508, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is amended to 
read: 
§2508. Damages 
1. Damages. Damages may be awarded for property damage, bodily injury or death 
proximately caused by the consumption of the liquor served by the server as in other tort 
actions. 
2. 
Damages under wrongful death and survival laws. 
Except as otherwise 
provided in this Act, damages may be recovered under Title 18-A, sections 2-804 and 3-
817, as in other tort actions. subiect to the damage limit of section 2509. 
Sec. 3. 28-A MRS A §2509, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is repealed. 
Sec. 4. 28-A MRS A §2513, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is repealed. 
Sec. 5. 28-A MRSA §2514, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is amended to 
read: 
§2514. Statute of limitations 
Any action under this Act against a server alleging negligent or reckless conduct must 
be brought within ~ Q years after the cause of action accrues. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws governing liquor liability and licensing. 
1. It requires that a licensee that holds a license for the sale of liquor to be consumed 
on the premises where sold to maintain liability insurance of no less than $400,000; 
2. It repeals the limitation on awards for damages under the Maine Liquor Liability 
Act; 
3. It repeals the written notice requirement to defendants under the Maine Liquor 
Liability Act; and 
4. It extends from 2 to 6 years the statute of limitations for bringing an action under 
the Maine Liquor Liability Act. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 28: Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a Major Substantive Rule of the Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0972
Committee Amendment CA_A_H384 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 674, L.D. 972, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 28: 
Notification Provisions for Outdoor 
Pesticide Applications, a Major Substantive Rule of the Board of Pesticides Control" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "is" the following: 'not' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment denies final adoption ofthe rule. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 28: Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a Major Substantive Rule of the Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0972
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 972 
H.P.674 
House of Representatives, March 10,2009 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 28: 
Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Board of Pesticides Control 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for the Department of AgI1culture, Food and 
Rural Resources pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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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 with in 
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 28: 
Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of 
Pesticides Control that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 28: Notification 
Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control. 
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An Act To Extend· the Jurisdiction of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to the Executive Branch
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0978
Committee Amendment CA_A_S173 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 361, L.D. 978, Bill, "An Act To Extend· 
the Jurisdiction of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to the 
Executive Branch" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
To Develop Recommendations for Ethical Standards for the Executive Branch' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the. summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Commission to develop recommendations on ethical standards for 
the executive branch. Resolved: That the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices shall examine existing ethical standards that govern members of the 
executive branch and develop advisory recommendations regarding the establishment of 
statutory ethical standards for the executive branch and submit a report, including 
suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs no 
later than December 3, 2009. The commission shall seek input from members of the 
executive branch in developing these standards. The Joint Standing Committee on Legal 
and Veterans Affairs is authorized to report out legislation based on this report to the 
Second Regu lar Session of the I 24th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and establishes a resolve that directs the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to examine existing ethical 
standards governing the executive branch and make advisory recommendations for the 
establishment of statutory ethical standards for the executive branch. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/13/09 ;:1dac:.. 
LD 978 
LR 808(02) 
An Act To Extend the Jurisdiction of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
to the Executive Branch 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices related to developing 
recommendations on ethical standards for the Executive branch can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Require the Disclosllllre of Insurance Policy Limits to an Injured Party
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0979
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BARTLETT
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2324-A

Legislative Document 
No. 979 
S.P. 
In Senate, March 12, 2009 
An Act To Require the Disclosllllre of Insurance Policy Limits to an 
Injured Party 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2324-A is enacted to read: 
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§2324-A. Disclosure of coverage limits to claimant; penalty 
Upon written request by a claimant or the claimant's attorney, an insurer doing 
business in this State shall provide the claimant or the claimant's attorney with the 
liability coverage limits of that insurer's insured. The insurer must provide the liability 
coverage limits within 60 days ofreceipt of the written request. 
An insurer who fails to comply with this section is subject to a penalty of $500, plus 
reasonable attorney's fees and expenses incurred in obtaining the liability coverage limits. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an insurer to disclose the liability coverage limits of its insured to a 
claimant. 
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An Act To Extend the Jurisdiction of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to the Executive Branch
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0978
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: RA YE, TARDY, COURTNEY, PLOWMAN, SULLIVAN, FITTS, LANGLEY, NASS, VALENTINO
Amends: 1 MRSA §1008

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Legislative Document 
No. 978 
S.P.361 
In Senate, March 12, 2009 
An Act To Extend the Jurisdiction of the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to the Executive 
Branch 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative TARDY of Newport and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: COURTNEY of York, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, SULLIVAN of York, 
Representatives: FITTS of Pittsfield, LANGLEY of EllswOlih, NASS of Acton, VALENTINO 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §1008, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
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I-A. Executive branch ethics. To investigate and malce advisory recommendations 
to the appropriate body of any apparent violations of executive branch ethics; 
Sec. 2. 
Development of proposed legislation. 
The Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, referred to in this section as "the 
commission," shall develop proposed legislation to expand the jurisdiction of the 
commission to the Governor and the executive branch. The commission shall submit the 
proposed legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 124th Legislature no later than 
December 3, 2009. 
Sec. 3. Effective date. That section of this Act that enacts the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 1, section 1008, subsection I-A takes effect August 1,2010. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the statutory duties of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices to include jurisdiction over the executive branch of government. 
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An Act To Require the Disclosure ofInsurance Policy Limits to an Injured Party
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0979
Committee Amendment CA_A_S95 (Senate)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2164-E

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A. " to S.P. 362, L.D. 979, Bill, "An Act To 
Require the Disclosure ofInsurance Policy Limits to an Injured Party" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2164-E is enacted to read: 
§2164-E. Disclosure of coverage limits to claimant; penalty 
Upon written request by a claimant or the claimant's attorney, an insurer doing 
business in this State shall provide the claimant or the claimant's attorney with the 
liability coverage limits of that insurer's insured. The insurer must provide the liability 
coverage limits within 60 days of receipt of the written request. 
An insurer who fails to comply with this section is subject to a penalty of $500, plus 
reasonable attorney's fees and expenses incurred in obtaining the liability coverage 
limits.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee and replaces the bill. The 
amendment retains the substantive provisions of the bill, but reallocates the language to 
the appropriate chapter of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 24-A. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/15/09 ;;:b;?ac.. 
124thMAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD979 
LR 1649(02) 
An Act To Require the Disclosure of Insurance Policy Limits to an Injured Party 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '14 " 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil violations. 
The collection of additional penalties may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0982
Committee Amendment CA_A_S153 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A." to S.P. 365, L.D. 982, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Legislative Ethics" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 (page 1, lines 9 to 16 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the section of the bill that defines "domestic partner" for 
the purposes of the laws governing legislative ethics. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Legislative Ethics
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0982
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Amends: 1 MRSA §1012

Legislative Document 
No. 982 
S.P.365 
In Senate, March 12,2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Legislative Ethics 
Reported by Senator SULLIV AN of York for the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 1009. 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRS A §1009, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 301, §2, is amended to read: 
§1009. Recommendations to Legislature 
Following a general election, the cciillmission may solicit suggestions for improving 
campaign financing and repOlting and the administration of the other areas within the 
commission's jurisdiction. The commission shall review the suggestions and may submit 
legislatiOll within 90 days of the general election based on those suggestions or on 
proposals by individual members of the commission or its staff. 
Sec. 2. 1 MRSA §1012, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Domestic partner. "Domestic paItner" means the paItner of a Legislator who: 
A. Has been legally domiciled with the Legislator for at least 12 months; 
B. Is not legally married to or legally separated from an individual; 
C. Is the sole partner of the Legislator and expects to remain so; and 
D. 
Is jointly responsible with the Legislator for each other's common welfare as 
evidenced by joint living arrangements, joint financial arrangements or joint 
ownership of real or personal property. 
Sec. 3. 1 MRSA §1012, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 561, §4, is amended to 
read: 
6. Immediate family. "Immediate family" means a Legislator's spouse, domestic 
partner or dependent children. 
Sec. 4. 1 MRS A §1012, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 561, §4, is amended to 
read: 
8. Relative. "Relative" means an individual who is related to the Legislator or the 
Legislator's spouse as father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, great 
aunt, great uncle, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, domestic partner, 
grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-
law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, 
stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother or half sister, and shall be deemed to 
include includes the fiance or fiancee of the Legislator. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices may submit to the Legislature legislative proposals by commission members 
and staff in addition to legislative proposals based on suggestions from outside sources, 
as permitted in current law. The bill also defines "domestic partner" in the legislative 
ethics laws for purposes of conflicts of interest and annual reporting of sources of 
Legislators' income. 
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An Act To Increase Public Safety by Requiring a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer To Facilitate the Transfer of Firearms
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0985
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SULLIV AN, CRAVEN
Amends: 15 MRSA §394

Legislative Document 
No. 9.85 
SlP .. ~6'8 
In Senate, March 12, 2009 
An Act To Increase Public Safety by Requiring a Federally Licensed 
Firearms Dealer To Facilitate the Transfer of Firearms 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator SULLIV AN of Yode. 
Cosponsored by Senator: CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
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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. 15 MRSA §394 is enacted to read: 
§394. Background checks 
1. Requirement. A transaction involving the transfer, sale or loan of a firearm must 
be facilitated by a firearms dealer licensed under 18 United States Code, Section 923 
unless the seller or the buyer is a federally licensed firearms dealer. The seller, transferor 
or person loaning the firearm shall deliver the firearm to the dealer, who shall retain 
possession of that firearm. The dealer shall request a criminal history record check of the 
buyer under Title 25, section 1706 as if the dealer were the seller of the firearm that is the 
subj ect of the transaction. If the criminal history record check reveals that the buyer is 
prohibited from purchasing the firearm, the dealer shall notify the seller of that fact. The 
dealer may charge a fee, not to exceed $10, for serving as the facilitator. 
2. Exceptions. This section does not apply to a transaction: 
A. In which the seller and the buyer are members of the same family; 
B. Pursuant to operation of law or court order; or 
C. In which a law enforcement official is the seller or buyer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires certain private transfers of firearms to be facilitated by a federally 
licensed firearms dealer, who must request a criminal history record check. 
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An Act To Increase the Penalty for Keeping a Dangerous Dog That Harms a Domesticated Animal
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0988
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: McFADDEN, RA YE, CRAY, EDGECOMB, GIFFORD, PRATT, SA VIELLO, THIBODEAU
Amends: 7 MRSA §39

Legislative Document 
No. 988 
H.P.680 
House of Representatives, March 12,2009 
An Act To Increase the Penalty for Keeping a Dangerous Dog That 
Harms a Domesticated Animal 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
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Clerk 
Presented by Representative McFADDEN of Dennysville. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, EDGECOMB of Caribou, GIFFORD of Lincoln, PRATT 
of Eddington, SA VIELLO of Wilton, THIBODEAU of Winterport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §39S2, sub-§l, E[B, as amended by PL 1997, c. 690, §35, is 
further amended to read: 
B. Order the dog to be euthanatized euthanized if it has killed, maimed or inflicted 
serious bodily injury upon a person or a domesticated animal or has a history of a 
prior assault. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a court to order that a dangerous dog be euthanized if that dog has 
killed, maimed or inflicted serious bodily injury upon a domesticated animal. 
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An Act To Protect the Public Health and the Environment by Prohibiting the Sale of Wheel Weights Containing Lead or Mercury
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0986
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: GOODALL, PINGREE, COURTNEY, DIAMOND, JACKSON, MITCHELL, SIMPSON, WALSH INNES, RICHARDSON
Amends: 38 MRSA §1606-A

Legislative Document 
No. 986 
S.P.369 
In Senate, March 12,2009 
An Act To Protect the Public Health and the Environment by 
Prohibiting the Sale of Wheel Weights Containing Lead or Mercury 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Speaker PINGREE of North Haven and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: COURTNEY of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook, 
President MITCHELL of Kennebec, SIMPSON of Androscoggin, Representatives: CORNELL 
du HOUX of Brunswick, WALSH INNES of Yarmouth, RICHARDSON of Warren. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.!. 38 MRSA §1606-A is enacted to read: 
§1606-A. Wheel weights 
Beginning January 1, 2010, a person may not sell or offer to sell or distribute weights 
or other products for balancing motor vehicle wheels if the weight or product contains 
lead or mercury that was intentionally added during the manufacture of the product. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the sale of wheel weights that are made with lead or mercury. 
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An Act To Increase the Preservation Time for Municipal Campaign Finance Reports
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0990
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: RUSSELL
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2502

Legislative Document 
No. 990 
H.P.682 
House of Representatives, March 12,2009 
An Act To Increase the Preservation Time for Municipal Campaign 
Finance Reports 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Portland. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §2502, sub-§l, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
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B. A municipality shall retain a campaign report filed with the municipality under 
this subsection for a period of not less than 12 years. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a municipality with a population of 15,000 or more must retain 
. campaign reports filed by candidates in municipal elections in that municipality for a 
period of not less than 12 years. 
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An Act To Allow for a Dual Liquor License
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0989
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H542 (House)

I-lOUSE AMENDMENT ,,/I " 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 68 I, 
L.D. 989, Bill, "An Act To Allow for a Dual Liquor License" 
Amend the amendment in section 6 in § I 207 in the first paragraph in the 2nd line 
(page I, line 25 in amendment) by striking out the following: "and malt liquor" 
Amend the amendment in section 6 in § 1207 in the first paragraph in the 3rd and 4th 
lines (page 1, lines 26 and 27 in amendment) by striking out the following: "and malt 
liquor" 
Amend the amendment in section 6 in § I 207 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in the 
first line (page 2, line I in amendment) by striking out the following: "one restroom" and 
insel1ing the following: '2 restrooms' 
Amend the amendment in section 6 in § I 207 in subsection 1 by striking out all of 
paragraph E (page 2, line 5 in amendment) and insel1ing the following: 
'E. The licensee carries a stock of at least $35,000 of wine; , 
Amend the amendment in section 6 in § 1207 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 
2, lines 10 to 26 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. License requirements. The holder of a dual liquor license is governed by the 
following when serving wine to be consumed on the premises: 
A. Each serving of wine must be dispensed by the licensee or an employee of the 
licensee who is at least 21 years of age from a stock of wine that is separated from the 
wine that is for sale for consumption off the premises; 
B. The licensee shall ensure that at least 2 employees at least 2 I years of age are 
present at all times when wine is being consumed 011 the premises with at least one 
whose primary responsibility is sales of wine and other items sold to be consumed off 
the premises; 
C. Wine may be served only to be consumed on the premises when accompanied by 
a full meal. For the purposes of this paragraph, "full meal" means a diversified 
selection of food that cannot ordinarily be consumed without the use of tableware and 
cannot be conveniently consumed while standing or walking; 
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D. Patrons of the establishment may not consume any alcoholic beverage on the 
premises unless it is served in accordance with this section by the licensee or an 
employee of the licensee; and 
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E. A licensee may not serve wine to be consumed on the premises after 8:00 p.m.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires an establishment that has a dual liquor license to have 2 
restrooms fo'r patrons and requires that employees who sell or serve wine be at least 21 
years of age. It also changes the committee amendment so that only wine may be served 
for on-premises consumption. 
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An Act To Create a Statute of Limitations for Oil Disch'r~e Violations
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0991
Committee Amendment CA_A_H98 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,j) "to H.P. 683, L.D. 991, Bill, "An Act To Create 
a Statute of Limitations for Oil Disch'r~e Violations" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04112/09 flipac::.. 
Revenue 
LD991 
LR 1196(02) 
An Act To Create a Statute of Limitations for Oil Discharge Violations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($13,500) 
($13,500) 
($13,500) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2012-13 
($13,500) 
Modifying the statute of limitations on oil discharge violations to three years may decrease the fees collected by the 
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), depending on the severity and the clean-up costs associated with the 
spill. This fiscal note assumes two violation cases in a three-year period, resulting in a total of $40,000 of fines. This 
amount was distributed over the FY 2009-10 to 2012-13 on a per year average basis. 
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An Act To Create a Statute of Limitations for Oil Discharge Violations
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0991
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: TARDY
Amends: 38 MRSA §347-A

Legislative Document 
No. 991 
H.P.683 
House of Representatives, March 12,2009 
An Act To Create a Statute of Limitations for Oil Discharge 
Violations 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TARDY ofNewpOli. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §347-A, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 337, §1, is amended 
to read: 
8. Limitations on air, wastewater and oil discharge enforcement actions. The 
following limitations apply to air 004 .. wastewater and oil discharge enforcement actions. 
A. If a licensee has rep0l1ed to the depal1ment a violation of chapter 4 or of rules 
adopted under chapter 4, an enforcement action for civil or administrative penalties 
brought by the department or the Attorney Genenil for that violation must be initiated 
within 10 years of the date the licensee reported the violation to the department. 
B. If a licensee has rep0l1ed to the department a violation of chapter 3, subchapter 1, 
aJ1icle 2 or of rules adopted under chapter 3,subchapter 1, article 2, an enforcement 
action for civil or administrative penalties brought by the department or the Attorney 
General for that violation must be initiated within 10 years of the date the licensee 
reported the violation to the department. 
C. If a licensee has reported to the department a violation of chapter 3, subchapter 
2-A or of rules adopted under chapter 3, subchapter 2-A, an enforcement action for 
civil or administrative penalties brought by the department or the Attorney General 
for that violation must be initiated within 3 years of the date the licensee reported the 
violation to the department. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an enforcement action for a violation of the oil discharge laws to be 
brought by the Department of Environmental Protection or the Attorney General within 3 
years of the date the violation is reported to the Department of Environmental Protection. 
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