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An Act To Prevent the Spread of Invasive Plants and Protect Maine's Lakes
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1548
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H757 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "H" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1090, 
L.D. 1548, Bill, "An Act To Prevent the Spread of Invasive Plants and Protect Maine's 
Lakes" 
Amend the amendment in section 5 in the last 3 lines (page 2, line 43 and page 3, 
lines 1 and 2 in amendment) by striking out th~ following: 
". The joint standing 
committees may each submit a bill to the First Regular Session of the 125th Legislature 
pertaining to matters contained in the repOli" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the authority of the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters and the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters 
to submit bills to the First Regular Session of the 125th Legislature peliaining to matters 
contained in the repOli. 
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TOWN: South Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Deer Hunting in Owls Head during Firearms Season with Shotguns Only
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1549
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MAZUREK, BUTTERFIELD, EBERLE, O'BRIEN, PINGREE, SAVIELLO, WELSH, DAMON

Legislative Document 
No. 1549 
H.P.1091 
House of Representatives, December 21,2009 
An Act To Allow Deer Hunting in Owls Head during Firearms 
Season with Shotguns Only 
Approved for introduction bya majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 17, 2009. Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative MAZUREK of Rockland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BUTTERFIELD of Bangor, EBERLE of South Portland, 
MacDONALD of Boothbay, O'BRIEN of Lincolnville, Speaker PINGREE of North Haven, 
SAVIELLO of Wilton, WELSH of Rockport, Senator: DAMON of Hancock. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §H211, as amended by PL 2007, c. 463, §5, is further amended 
to read: 
§11211. Unlawful use of firearm in Southport and Owls Head 
1. Prohibited act. A person may not use any firearm other than a shotgun in tfte 
Town of Southport or the islands within the confines of the Town of Southport.,;. 
A. 
The Town of Southport or the islands within the confines of the Town of 
Southport; or 
B. The Town of Owls Head or, of the islands within the confines of the Town of 
Owls Head, on Sheep Island. 
2. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. 
A. 
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B ... A person who violates subsection 1 after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill restricts deer hunting to shotguns only during the firearms season on deer in 
the mainland portion of the Town of Owls Head and on Sheep Island. 
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An Act To Promote Opportunity for Workers in the Maine Woods
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1550
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MARTIN, BLISS, BERRY, CLARK, CROCKETT, FLEMINGS, GILBERT, O'BRIEN, JACKSON
Amends: 14 MRSA §4422

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124th MAl E LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1550 
H.P. 1092 
House of Representatives, December 21,2009 
An Act To Promote Opportunity for Workers in the Maine Woods 
Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 17,2009. Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator BLISS of Cumberland and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CLARK of Millinocket, CROCKETT of Bethel, 
FLEMINGS of Bar Harbor, GILBERT of Jay, O'BRIEN of Lincolnville, PlOTT! of Unity, 
Senator: JACKSON 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. 14 MRSA §4422, sub-§9-A is enacted to read: 
9-A. Logging implements. The debtor's interest in one of every type of professional 
logging implement reasonably necessary for the debtor to harvest and haul wood 
commercially, including any personal property incidental to its maintenance and 
operation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows in civil court procedure an exemption from attachment and execution 
for professional logging implements, similar to the exemption already allowed for farm 
implements and fishing boats for persons employed in commercial farming and fishing. 
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An Act To Further Regulate the Communications of Members of Public Bodies
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1551
Committee Amendment CA_A_H704 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·/i-" 
to H.P. 1093, L.D. 1551, Bill, "An Act To 
Further Regulate the Communications of Members of Public Bodies" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Right To Know Advisory Committee To Examine Issues 
Related to Communications of Members of Public Bodies' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
insel1ing the following: 
'Sec. 
1. 
Right 
To 
Know 
Advisory 
Committee 
review 
and 
recommendations. Resolved: That the Right To Know Advisory Committee shall 
examine the following issues and include recommendations in the annual report due 
January 15, 2011 under Title 1, section 411, subsection 10 concerning: 
1. 
How the freedom of access laws can appropriately address the use of 
communication technologies, both existing and those to be developed in the future, to 
ensure that decisions are made in proceedings that are open and accessible to the public; 
2. 
If penalties for violations of the freedom of access laws should be revised, 
including consideration of criminalizing violations and making the individual who 
violates the laws responsible for the penalty, rather than the governmental entity; and 
3. If pal1isan pal1y caucuses should be specifically excluded from the definition of 
"public proceedings. "' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes it to a resolve. 
This amendment directs the Right To Know Advisory Committee to examine and 
make recommendations on the following issues: 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" Ii" to H.P. 1093, L.D. 1551 
1. 
How the freedom of access laws can appropriately address the use of 
communication technologies, both existing and those to be developed in the future, to 
ensure that decisions are made in proceedings that are open and accessible to the public; 
2. 
If penalties for violations of the freedom of access laws should be revised, 
including consideration of criminalizing violations and making the individual who 
violates the laws responsible for the penalty, rather than the governmental entity; and 
3. If partisan party caucuses should be specifically excluded from the definition of 
"public proceedings." 
The Right To I(now Advisory Committee shall include its recommendations in its 
annual report due January 15, 2011. 
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LD 1551 
LR 2130(02) 
An Act To Further Regulate the Communications of Members of Public Bodies 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment I~" 
Committee: Judiciary 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional issues for review by the Right to Know Advisory Committee can be reviewed within the existing 
number of authorized and funded meetings of the committee. No additional funding is required. 
LR2130(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Improve Employment Opportunities for Maine Workers in the Forest Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1552
Committee Amendment CA_A_H738 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f)" to H.P. 1094, L.D. 1552, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Employment Opportunities for Maine Workers in the Forest Industry" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "harvester" and inseliing the following: 'landowner or a 
harvester employed by or under contract to the landowner' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 4th line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by 
inseliing after the following: ".If' the following: 'at any time during the 2-year notification 
cycle' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 4 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 6 in L.D:) by 
striking out the following: "the land" and inserting the following: 'any pali of the parcel 
of land' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 4 in the 3rd line from the end (page 2, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "shall" the following: " after notification to 
the landowner by Maine Revenue Services,' 
Amend the bill in section 5 in §2729 in the first paragraph in the 3rd line (page 2, line 
in L.D.) by inseliing after the following: "during the" the following: 'property' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies· the procedure in which a landowner must notifY the 
Depaliment of Conservation, Bureau of ForestlY if forest land is harvested by a 
landowner or harvester who uses bonded labor under the federal H2 bonded labor 
program. It indicates that the use of bonded labor on any pali of a parcel of tree growth 
land during the 2-year notification cycle will result, upon notification by Maine Revenue 
Services, in the loss of Maine Tree Growth Tax Law benefits and that the withdrawal 
penalty will be imposed. It fWiher clarifies that the parcel of land will not benefit from 
the General Fund contribution to forest fire protection for the property tax year in which 
bonded labor is used. 
FISCAL ;';OTE RE(JLlRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 0311611 0 Mac::.. 
LD 1552 
LR 2086(02) 
An Act To Improve Employment Opportunities for Maine Workers in the Forest Ind';tstry 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "fi" 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Conservation and Maine Revenue Services can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. The assessment of any additional Commercial Forestry Excise Tax as a result of this bill may 
result in a minor revenue increase. 
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An Act To Improve Employment Opportunities for Maine Workers in the Forest Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1552
House Amendment HA_A_H772 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/I-,, to H.P. 1094, L.D. 1552, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
Employment Opportunities for Maine Workers in the Forest Industry" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the last line (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by . 
inserting after the following: "section 581" the following: 'for the property tax year in 
which bonded labor is used' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 4 in the next to the last line (page 2, line 12 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "classification" the following: 'for the property 
tax year in which bonded labor is used' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the loss of eligibility for classification under the Maine 
Tree Growth Tax Law is for the property tax year in which bonded labor is used. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve Employment Opportunities for Maine Workers in the Forest Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1552
House Amendment HA_B_H779 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "6,, to H.P. 1094, L.D. 1552, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
Employment Opportunities for Maine Workers in the Forest Industry" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the last line (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "withdrawn" and inserting the following: 'suspended' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the last line (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "section 581" and inserting the following: 'section 574-B, 
subsection 4' 
Amend the biII in section 4 in subsection 4 in the 7th line (page 2, line 11 in L.D.) by 
striking out the folloWing: "withdraw" and inserting the following: 'suspend' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 4 in the 8th line (page 2, line 12 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "withdrawn" and inserting the following: 'suspended' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 4 in the 8th and 9th lines (page 2, lines 12 
and 13 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "is subject to the penalty provided in 
section 581" and inserting the following: 'must be taxed at just value for the property tax 
year for which the classification is suspended' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that land must be suspended from the Maine Tree Growth 
Tax Law for any year in which the landowner uses bonded labor or fails to provide the 
required notification to the Departm.swt of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry. 
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(Representative MA7,R 
TOWN: EagleLake 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve Employment Opportunities for Maine Workers in the Forest Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1552
Senate Amendment SA_A_S463 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1094, L.D. 1552, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
Employment Opportunities for Maine Workers in the Forest Industry" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the last line (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "withdrawn" and inserting the following: 'suspended' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the last line (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "section 581" and inserting the following: 'section 574-B, 
subsection 4' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 4 in the 7th line (page 2, line 11 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "withdraw" and inserting the following: 'suspend' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 4 in the 8th line (page 2, line 12 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "withdrawn" and inserting the following: 'suspended' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 4 in the 8th and 9th lines (page 2, lines 12 
and 13 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "is subject to the penalty provided in 
section 581" and inserting the following: 'must be taxed at just value for the property tax 
year for which the classification is suspended' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that land must be suspended from the Maille Tree Growth 
Tax Law for any year in which the landowner uses bonded labor or fails to provide the 
required notification to the Department of Conservation, B!Jreau of Forestry. 
SPONSORED BY:€ ~ 
(Senator JAC~? 
COUNTY: 
roostook 
SENATE A 'ENDMENT
An Act To Facilitate Establishment of Watershed Districts
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1553
Committee Amendment CA_A_H631 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/1 " 
to H.P. 1095, L.D. 1553, Bill, "An Act To 
Facilitate Establishment of Watershed Districts" 
Amend the bill by insel1ing 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, under the authority of the federal Clean Water Act, the United States 
Environmental Protection Agency has required permits for storm water discharges in the 
Long Creek watershed; and 
Whereas, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has delegated the 
administration of the permit program to the Depal1ment of Environmental Protection; and 
Whereas, the DepaJ1ment of Environmental Protection has issued a general permit 
that will provide affected propeliy owners or operators with permit coverage if they are 
participating in implementation ofthe Long Creek Watershed Management Plan; and 
Whereas, affected propeliy owners or operators will be required to have permit 
coverage by July 2010; and 
Whereas, an entity to administer the implementation of the Long Creek Watershed 
Management Plan must be formed and this Act facilitates the formation of such an entity; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by insel1ing 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 adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
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LD 1553 
LR 2112(02) 
An Act To Facilitate Establishment of Watershed Districts 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill facilitates establishment of watershed districts, authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection 
CDEP) to make certain findings in relation thereto and clarifies that municipalities may create watershed districts by 
home rule or interlocal agreements. It also retroactively validates these agreements. Any additional costs can be 
absorbed by DEP within existing budgeted resolll'ces. 
LR2112(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Regarding Document Fees at County Registries of Deeds
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1554
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S449 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ",4" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1096, L.D. 1554, Bill, "An Act Regarding Document Fees at County Registries of Deeds" 
Amend the amendment in the 2nd indented paragraph in the first line (page 1, line 13 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "Title I, chapter 13 does not apply to" and 
inseliing the following: 'Notwithstanding Title I, section 408, subsection 3, this chapter 
governs' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 14 in the 5th line (page I, line 22 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "several" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 14 in the 5th line (page I, line 22 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: "factors" the following: 'relating to the cost 
of producing and making copies available' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the limit to the exemption from the freedom of access laws 
so that the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 33, chapter 11 prevails for the purpose of setting 
fees for copying registry documents. It also narrows the range of factors that may be 
used to determine a reasonable fee for copying registry documents to those that relate to 
the cost of producing and making copies available. 
SPONSORED BY, ~Jl- :-~ 
(Senator SIMPSON) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Document Fees at County Registries of Deeds
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1554
Committee Amendment CA_A_H669 (House)
Amends: 33 MRSA §751

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "1+,, to H.P. 1096, L.D. 1554, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Document Fees at County Registries of Deeds" 
Amend the bill in section I in §651 by striking out all of the 4th and 5th indented 
paragraphs and inseliing the following: 
'Title I, chapter 13 does not apply to fees for copying records maintained under this 
chapter.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 2 and 3 and inseliing the following: 
'Sec. 2. 33 MRSA §751, sub-§14, as amended by PL 1991, c. 497, §8, is fUliher 
amended to read: 
14. 
Abstracts and copies. 
Making abstracts and copies from the records, a 
reasonable fee as determined by the county commissioners for each category of abstracts 
and copies, such as paper copies, attested copies, copies obtained online· and bulk 
transfers of copies. In setting a reasonable fee for each category of abstracts and copies, 
the commissioners shall consider several factors, which may include, but are not limited 
to: the cost of depleted supplies; records storage media· costs; actual mailing and 
alternative delivery costs or other transmitting costs; amortized infrastructure costs; any 
direct equipment operating and maintenance costs; costs associated with media 
processing time; personnel costs, including actual costs paid to private contractors for 
copying services; contract and contractor costs for database maintenance and for online 
provision and bulk transfer of copies in a manner that protects the security and integrity 
of registry documents; and a reasonable rate for the time a computer server is dedicated to 
fulfilling the request; and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits the exemption from the freedom of access laws so that the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 33, chapter II prevails for the purpose of setting fees for 
copying registry documents. It removes the increase in recording fees from the bill. The 
amendment clarifies that copying fees can be differeht depending on the type of 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMIITEE AMENDMENT "A" to I-I.P. 1096, L.D. 1554 
document being copied. It also increases the factors that can be used to determine a 
reasonable fee for copying registry documents to include contract and contractor costs for 
database maintenance and for online provision and bulk transfer of copies in a manner 
that protects the security and integrity of registry documents. 
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Resolve, To Review Certification Requirements for lnstallation of Solar Energy Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1556
Committee Amendment CA_A_H609 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,4 "to H.P. 1098, L.D. 1556, "Resolve, To Review 
Certification Requirements for lnstallation of Solar Energy Systems" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Review Certification Requh-ements for Installation of Solal' 
PhotovoItaic Systems' 
Amend the resolve in the emergency preamble in the 3rd paragraph in the last line 
(page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "energy" and inserting the 
following: 'photovoItaic' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 16 to 21 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Certification requirements reviewed. Resolved: That the Public 
Utilities Commission, 
energy programs division shall 
review the 
installation 
qualifications required for a rebate for solar photovoItaic' systems under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 3211-C, subsection 2, paragraph A, subparagraph 
(2) and evaluate whether those rebate program requirements are necessary and 
appropriate for ensuring safe and proper installation of solar photovoItaic systems, with 
particular attention to the requirement of certification by a North American board of 
celiified energy practitioners. The division shall consider the appropriateness of a 
requirement based on a photovoltaic entry-level exam offered by a North American board 
of certified energy practitioners; and be it fllliher' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits the scope of the review of installation requirements for solar 
rebates to the installation requirements for solar photovoItaic systems. The amendment 
also requires the Public Utilities Commission, energy programs division to give specific 
attention to the requirement of celiification by a North American board of celiified 
energy practitioners and consider a requirement based on an entry-level exam for solar 
photovoltaic installations. 
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LD 1556 
LR 2346(02) 
Resolve, To Review Certification Requirements for Installation of Solar Energy Systems 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,,4, 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This Resolve directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to review the installation qualifications required for a 
rebate for photovoltaic energy systems to evaluate whether the rebate program requirements are necessary and 
appropriate to ensure the safe and proper installation of such systems. The PUC is to report its 
findings/recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy within 30 days of the effective 
date of this Resolve. Any additional costs can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Raise the Indebtedness Limit of the Eagle Lake Water and Sewer District I ~)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1557
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1557 
H.P. 1099 
House of Representatives, December 21,2009 
An Act To Raise the Indebtedness Limit of the Eagle Lake Water 
and Sewer District 
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203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 17,2009. Referred to the Committee on 
Utilities and Energy pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401. 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of'the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 1955, c. 162, §8, first sentence, as amended by P&SL 1977, c. 
51, § 1, is further amended to read: 
For accomplishing the purposes of this Act, sate the district, through its trustees, is 
authorized to borrow money temporarily, and to issue therefor for the borrowing of 
money the interest-bearing negotiable notes of the district, and for the purpose of 
refunding the indebtedness 5B created, of paying any necessary expenses and liabilities 
incurred under the provisions of this Act, including the expenses incurred in the creation 
of the district, of securing sources of supply, taking water and land, paying damages, 
laying pipes, constructing, maintaining and operating a water plant and sewerage and 
drainage system and making extensions, additions and improvements to the same, the 
sate district, through its trustees, may from time to time issue bonds of the district to an 
amount not exceeding $2,500,000 $3,500,000. 
SUMMARY 
This bill raises the indebtedne~., limit of the Eagle Lake Water and Sewer District 
from $2,500,000 to $3,500,000. 
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An Act Regarding Accidental Death Benefits for Beneficiaries of Deceased Firefighters
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1558
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, GERZOFSKY, PINGREE
Amends: 5 MRSA §18601

Legislative Document 
No. 1558 
S.P.595 
In Senate, December 17,2009 
An Act Regarding Accidental Death Benefits for Beneficiaries of 
Deceased Firefighters 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, Representative: Speaker PINGREE of North Haven. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §18601, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 801, §§5 and 7, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
§18601. Definitions 
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms 
have the following meanings. 
1. 
Professional firefighter. 
"Professional firefighter" means an employee of a 
municipal fire department who is a member of the Participating Local District Retirement 
Program or who is a participating member under chapter 425 and who aids in the 
extinguishment of fires, whether or not the employee has other administrative duties. 
2. Qualifying member. "Qualifying member" means: 
A. A member who dies as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of 
employment as an employee; 
B. After October 31, 2004, a member who is a professional firefighter who dies as a 
result of an injury or disease as described in Title 39-A, section 328 and the injury or 
disease that caused the death is the result of a condition that developed within 6 
months of the member's having been in service as a professional firefighter for a 
municipal fire department; or 
C. A former member receiving a disability retirement benefit who dies as a result of 
an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as an employee. 
Sec. 2. Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to November 1,2004. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an accidental death benefit to the beneficiary of a professional 
firefighter who dies from cardiovascular injury or disease or pulmonary disease as 
described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A, section 328 while in the line of duty. 
The benefit applies only if the firefighter was a member of the Participating Local District 
Retirement Program administered by the Maine Public Employees Retirement System 
and the injury or disease that caused the firefighter's death is the result of a condition that 
developed within· 6 months of the firefighter's having been in service as a professional 
firefighter for a municipal fire department. 
The bill also makes the death benefit 
retroactive to November 1,2004. 
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An Act Regarding Liquor Licenses for Qualified Catering Services
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1559
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: BLISS, EBERLE, GOODALL, DILL, MORRISON
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1076

SECOND REGULAR SJESSION-2010 
Legislative Document 
No. 1559 
S.P.596 
In Senate, December 17, 2009 
An Act Regarding Liquor Licenses for Qualified Catering Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BLISS of Cumberland. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative EBERLE of South Portland and 
Senators: GOODALL of Sag ada hoc, McCORMICK of Kennebec, Representatives: DILL of 
Cape Elizabeth, MORRISON of South Portland. 
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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, current law requires clarification with regard to licenses for qualified 
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.. caterers wlio oWn freestanding event halls; and 
Whereas, opportunities for business expansion and employment opportunities are 
hampered by this need for clarification; 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. 28-A MRSA §1076, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. Events sponsored by qualified catering service. The bureau may issue a 
license under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on 
the premises to a qualified catering service for events hosted by the qualified catering 
service at an event facility owned by the qualified catering service that serves as the 
qualified catering service's principal place of business. The number of events permitted 
under this license may not exceed 2 per month to a maximum of 12 per calendar year. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that a qualified catering service that is eligible for a liquor license 
may host up to 12 events per year at a facility owned by the catering service and serve 
alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises. 
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An Act To Eliminate the 3-trap Limit in the Waters off Hancock County
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1560
Committee Amendment CA_A_S367 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §6439

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 597, L.D. 1560, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate the 3-trap Limit in the Waters off Hancock County" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Eliminate the 3-trap Limit in the Waters of the State' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section I and inselting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6439, as amended by PL 2001, c. 272, §3, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRS A §6447, sub-§5, as amended by PL 1999, c. 187, §3, is fillther 
amended to read: 
5. Council authority. Upon approval in a referendum under subsection 6, a lobster 
management policy council may propose to the commissioner rules for a zone to place 
the following limitations on lobster and crab fishing license holders that fish in that zone, 
provided as long as the proposed limitations are equal to or stricter than the limitations 
under section 643 I-A, 64J.9, 6439-A or 6440: 
A. 
The number of lobster traps fished and the time periods allowed for complying 
with that number; 
B. 
The number of lobster traps allowed on a trawl; and 
C. 
The time of day when lobster fishing may occur. 
Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1,20 II.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment eliminates the 3-trap limit in current law. It adds an effective date 
of January 1,2011. 
H,sC.-\L \OT[ HEQUlRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/05/10 Mac.. 
LD 1560 
LR 2365(02) 
An Act To Eliminate the 3-trap Limit in the Waters off Hancocl{ County 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates civil violations and Class 0 crimes. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR2365(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Regulate the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1561
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S406 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT" 4" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 598, 
L.D. 1561, Bill, "An Act To Regulate the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §2117-A in subsection 3 in paragraph C in the 
last 2 lines (page 2, lines 1 and 2 in amendment) by striking out the following: "~ 
reasonable articulable suspicion, or" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that an automated license plate recognition system may use 
only information entered by a II~rcement officer based on records from the 
National Crime Information ~.Jatabasl 
SPONSOREDBY:~/~~,t_-__________________ __ 
COUNTY: Cumbeirlallld 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Eliminate the 3-trap Limit in the Waters off Hancock County
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1560
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DAMON, SCHATZ, PERCY, PINGREE

Legislative Document 
No. 1560 
S.P.597 
In Senate, December 17, 2009 
An Act To Eliminate the 3-trap Limit in the Waters off Hancock 
County 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative SCHATZ of Blue Hill and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: PERCY of Phippsburg, Speaker PINGREE of North Haven. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §6439, as amended by PL 2001, c. 272, §3, is further amended 
to read: 
§6439. Areas of limited lobster fishing 
It is unlawful to have on any trawl more than 3 lobster traps in the following areas: 
1. West of Cape Elizabeth and east of Kittery. Westerly of a line drawn from the 
active lighthouse at Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth through the Hue and Cry Buoy and, 
continuing in a straight line, to the point of intersection with the 3-nautical-mile line, and 
northerly and easterly of a line running between the Kitts Rocks Whistle Buoy and the 
West Sister Buoy and extending westerly to the New Hampshire border, and from the 
West Sister Buoy to the Murray Rock Buoy and thence to and through the lighthouse on 
Boone Island and, continuing in a straight line, to the point of intersection with the 3-
nautical-mile line; and 
2. Between Pemaquid and Robinson's Points. Between the following lines: 
A. Beginning at a point 48 miles true north of the lighthouse on Pemaquid Point, 
Lincoln County; thence true south through the lighthouse to a point of intersection 
with the 3-nautical-mile line; and 
B. Beginning at a point 40 miles true north from the lighthouse at Robinson's Point, 
Isle au Haut, Knox County; thence true south through the lighthouse to a point of 
intersection with the 3-nautical-mile line~.!. 
3. orr Haneaeli County. Beginning at 8choodic Point, Hancock County; thence 
running a True compass course of 159' for approximately 16 miles to latitude 44'04.33' 
north and longitude 067'54.64' 'Nest; thence running along a True compass course of236' 
for approximately 11 A miles, to and through 1\41:. Desert Rock to latitude 43'57.87' north 
and longitude 068'08.2' 'Nest; thence running in a True compass course of 336' for 
approximately 4.2 miles to latitude 44'01.65' north and longitude 068'10.55' 'Nest; thence 
running in a 'Nesterly direction to a point where that line intersects with the line described 
in subsection 2. nara2'ranh B. if it is extended to that line. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the limit in current law of 3 lobster traps per trawl in the waters 
off Hancock County. 
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An Act To Regulate the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1561
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S432 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" i3 " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 598, 
L.D. 1561, Bill, "An Act To Regulate the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §2II7-A in subsection 3 in paragraph C in the 
last 2 lines (page 2, lines 1 and 2 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"f! 
reasonable articulable suspicion, or records from the National Crime Information Center 
database" and inserting the following: 'specific and articulable facts of a concern for 
safety. wrongdoing or a criminal investigation or pursuant to a civil order or records from 
the National Crime Information Center database or an official published law enforcement 
bulletin' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes specific the factors that must exist when a law enforcement 
agency is using an automated Iicen'se ~cognition system. 
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SPONSORED BY: ---+b"7.crCf---------:--
(Senator BLISS) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Regulate the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1561
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S453 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "c.,,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 598, 
L.D. 1561, Bill, "An Act To Regulate the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 by removing all of the last sentence (page 2, lines 
to 42 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes authority for the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having juri~ion over transportati.oQ matters to submit a bill to the First 
Regular Session of the 1\25t~ Legislature. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator DAMON) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Regulate the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1561
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DAMON, CEBRA, BLISS, CAREY, FITTS, MARTIN, MAZUREK, PERCY, PINGREE, SCHATZ
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2117

Legislative Document 
No. 1561 
S.P.598 
In Senate, December 17, 2009 
An Act To Regulate the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras 
Approved for introduction by a majority ofthe Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary ofthe Senate 
Senator: BLISS of Cumberland, Representatives: CAREY of Lewiston, FITTS of Pittsfield, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MAZUREK of Rockland, PERCY of Phippsburg, Speaker PINGREE 
of North Haven, SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
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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 §2117, first err, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 223, § 1, IS 
amended to read: 
The State or a municipality may not use a traffic surveillance camera to prove or 
enforce a violation of this Title or to collect data that could be lIsed to uniquely identify a 
vehicle or individual. For purposes of this section, "traffic surveillance camera" means 
either an automated license plate recognition system or a device that, in conjunction with 
a lighted traffic-control device or a lane direction control device, as described in section 
2057, subsections 1 and 3, or a speed measurement device as described in section 2075, 
subsection 4, automatically produces one or more photographs, one or more 
microphotographs, a videotape or any other recorded image of a vehicle at the time the 
vehicle is operated in violation of state law. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the use of tra fic surveillance cameras to collect data that could be 
used to uniquely identify a vehicle or individual and adds automated license plate 
recognition systems to the list of regulated surveillance technology. 
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An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1562
Senate Amendment SA_A_S433 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2486

SENATE AMENDIvlENT" It' to S.P. 599, L.D. 1562, Bill, "An Act To Amend the 
Motor Vehicle Laws" 
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Amend the bill by inserting after section 31 the following: 
'Sec. 32. 29-A MRSA §2486, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. 
YVYY, §3, is further amended to read: 
2. Allocation of fee. A reinstatement fee paid for a court-ordered suspension under 
section 2605 and 2608 must be deposited equally between the Highway Fund and the 
General Fund. Except for suspensions under section 2605 For all other suspensions, 85% 
of the reinstatement fee paid pursuant to subsection 1 accrues to the Highway Fund and 
15% accrues to the General Fund.' 
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Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the reinstatement fee for a suspension for failure to 
appear, answer or pay a fine for a traffic infraction be deposited equally between the 
Highway Fund and the General Fund. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~L~~ 
(Senator DAMON) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1562
House Amendment HA_A_H711 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,4" to S.P. 599, L.D. 1562, Bill, "An Act To Amend the 
Motor Vehicle Laws" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 22 the followiilg: 
'Sec. 23. 29-A MRS A §1404, as amended by PL 2009, c. 447, §29, is further 
amended to read: 
§1404. Coded licenses 
The Secretary of State shall provide that a license issued to;. a person less than 21 
years of age bears a distinctive color code. 
. 1. Under 21. A person less than 21 years of age bears a distinotive oolor oode: and 
2. Prior eonvietions. 
A person oonvioted of operating under the influenoe of 
intmdoating liquor or drugs or v"ith an eKoessive aloohollevel, as defined in seotion 2453, 
subseotion 2, within 10 years of the date the lioense is issued, reissued or retumed after a 
period ofsHsnensiol1 hears a codeAnotatiol1 nfthnt fact. 
The Seoretary of State may, at the request of a lioensee, remove the ooded notation fi'om 
the lioense of a person oonvicted for a first operating under the influenoe offense as 
defined in seotion 2453, subseotion 2 after 6 years [rOom the date of the oonviction if the 
person has not been oonvioted or adjudioated of the offense of speeding more than 15 
miles per hour over the maximum speed limit or any offense desoribed under seotion 
2551 A, subseotion 1, paragraph A or had a lioense suspended or revoked 'Nithin that 6 
year period.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement in current law that a driver's license issued 
to a person convicted for OUI bear a coded notation of the conviction. 
SPONSORED BY: !:4J-MJ i ,l}[p'y.d 
(Representative MAZUREK) (J 
TOWN: Rocldand 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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Resolve, To Develop a Model Academic Year Calendar
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1563
House Amendment HA_A_H636 (House)

124TH LEGISLATURE ' 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "(),, to H.P. 1100,L.D. 1563, "Resolve, To Develop a 
Model Academic Year Calendar" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "legislation" and inserting the following: 'a bill' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over education matters to submit a bill, rather than legislation, to the First 
Regular Session of the 125th Legislature to implement the fIndings of the working group 
on model academic year cale 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative S 
TOWN: Chapman 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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