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An Act To Authorize Sanitary Districts To Waive an Automatic Sanitary District Lien Foreclosure
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1589
Sponsors: CHASE, NASS, LEWIN, WEAVER, PERRY
Amends: 38 MRSA §1208-A

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124th MAINE L GISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1589 
H.P.1127 
House of Representatives, December 22, 2009 
An Act To Authorize Sanitary Districts To Waive an Automatic 
Sanitary District Lien Foreclosure 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 18,2009. RefelTed to the Committee on 
Utilities and Energy pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401. 
Presented by Representative CHASE of Wells. 
Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: LEWIN of Eliot, WEAVER of York, Senator: PERRY of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1208-A is enacted to read: 
§120B-A. Waiver of automatic foreclosure of lien mortgage 
1. Waiver of sanitary district lien foreclosure. The treasurer of a district, when 
authorized by the trustees of the district, may waive the foreclosure of a sanitary district 
lien mortgage created under section 1208 by recording in the registry of deeds a waiver of 
foreclosure before the period for the right of redemption from the sanitary district lien 
mortgage has expired. The sanitary district lien mortgage remains in full effect after the 
recording of a waiver. Other methods established by law for the collection of any unpaid 
rate, toll, rent or other charges are not affected by the filing of a waiver under this section. 
2. Form. The waiver of foreclosure under subsection I must be substantially in the 
following form: 
WAIVER OF AUTOMATIC FORECLOSURE 
OF SEWER LIEN 
Title 38, M.R.S.A., section 1208-A 
The foreclosure of the sewer lien mortgage on real estate for charges against 
.......... (NAME) to .......... (NAME OF SANITARY DISTRICT) dated .......... and recorded 
in the .......... County Registry of Deeds in Book .......... , Page .......... is hereby waived. 
The form must be signed by the treasurer of the district and notarized. A copy of the 
form must be provided to the party named on the sanitary district lien mortgage and each 
record holder of a mortgage on the real estate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes sanitary districts to waive automatic foreclosure of a sanitary 
district lien mortgage. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1591
Committee Amendment CA_A_H720 (House)

COMMITTE~ AMENDMENT "II" to H.P. 1129, L.D. 1591, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 2002 Concerning Right of Entry and 
Investigation" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, it is imperative for the Department of Health and Human Services to have 
authority to enter and inspect a health care facility or other entity to investigate if the 
facility or entity has violated the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 2002; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
FISCAL :-;OTE REQL1RED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/14/10 fl1vae 
124tb MAINE LEGISLATURE 
lLD 1591 
LR 2316(02) 
An Act To Amend the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 2002 Concerning Rigll1t of Entry and 
Investigation 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for BiU as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the, Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Provide Continued Protection of Benefits for Retirees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1595
Committee Amendment CA_A_S356 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 602, L.D. 1595, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Continued Protection of Benefits for Retirees of the Maine Public Employees 
Retirement System" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/2611 0 Mac:.. 
LD 1595 
LR 2179(02) 
An Act To Provide Continued Protection of Benefits for Retirees of the Maine Public Employees 
·Retirement System 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Labor 
Fisc~l Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - All Funds 
This bill extends to multiple years the number of times a cost-of-living adjustment may be made to recapture actuarial 
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gains lost as a result of a decline in the consumer price index without retirement benefit amounts being reduced to." 
reflect that decline pursuant to statutory changes made in Public Law 2009, chapter 433. This legislation ensures the 
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cost neutrality of PL 2009, chapter 433 for the unusual case where the consumer price index in any year is not 
sufficient to compensate for it having been below zero in the previous year. Without this bill it could be possible that 
the full cost of keeping retirees from having negative pension adjustments would not be recaptured by the defined 
benefit plans administered by the Maine Public Employees Retirement System. 
LR2179(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1593
Committee Amendment CA_A_H643 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to H.P. 1131, L.D. 1593, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Lobster Meat Laws and Expand Economic 0ppOItunity for Maine's Lobster 
Industry" 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble in the 2nd paragraph in the first line (page 
1, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "in the spring of' and insetting the 
following: 'July I,' 
Amend the bill in section 9 in §6851-B in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 20 
in L.D.) by insetting after the. following: "license" the following: " which may not exceed 
$750 ' 
Amend the bill in the emergency clause in the 2nd line (page 3, line 33 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "April" and insetting the following: 'July' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment caps the fee the Department of Marine Resources can set for the 
lobster processor license by rule at $750 and changes the effective date of the bill from 
April 1, 2010 to July 1,2010. 
FISCAL .\OT[ HEQLlRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 02/]2/10 .;:!;pac.. 
LD 1593 
LR 2225(02) 
An Act To Amend the Lobster Meat Laws and Expand Economic Opportunity for Maine's Lobster 
Industry 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil violations, 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
($2,364) 
$2,364 
Projections 
2011-12 
($2,364) 
$2,364 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Pro,jections 
2012-13 
($2,364) 
$2,364 
Establishing a lobster processor license is expected to result in an increase in General Fund revenue of $2,364 in 
fiscal year 20 I 0-11 and beyond. This increase assumes foUl' lobster processor licenses issued per year at $750 each. It 
also assumes four fewer lobster meat permits issued as a result of the new license. 
LR2225(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
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An Act Regarding Mobile Service Bars at Municipal Golf Courses
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1596
Committee Amendment CA_A_S352 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 603, L.D. 1596, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Mobile Service Bars at Municipal Golf Courses" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, municipal golf courses serve as a popular recreation destination for 
residents of Maine and tourists alike; and 
Whereas, the opportunity to visit golf courses in Maine can begin as early as April; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
. legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Mobile Service Bars at Municipal Golf Courses
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1596
Sponsors: PERRY
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1075-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1596 
S.P.603 
In Senate, December 18, 2009 
An Act Regarding Mobile Service Bars at Municipal Golf Courses 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18,2009. Referred to the Committee 
on Legal and Veterans Affairs pUrsuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the state of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §1075-A, sub-§2, euA, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 579, §4, is 
amended to read: 
A. All individuals selling, serving or dispensing malt liquor from a mobile service 
bar are employees of the golf course, except as provided in subsection 2-A; 
Sec. 2. 28-A MRSA §1075-A, sub-§2, ~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 579, §4, is 
amended to read: 
K. The operator of a mobile service bar has the ability and necessary tools to 
immediately contact a golf course employee working at the part of the golf course 
Iic.ensed as an on-premises establishment or an employee of a Class A restaurant or 
Class A restaurant/lounge operating under a contract with a municipal golf course for 
assistance in enforcing the provisions of this section. 
Sec. 3. 28-A MRSA §1075-A, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A ... Municipal golf course. . Notwithstanding subsection 2, paragraph A, 
employees of a Class Arestaurant or Class A restaurant/lounge operating under a contract 
with a municipal golf course that does not have a license to serve alcoholic beverages 
may sell, serve or dispense malt liquor from a mobile service bar under the same 
conditions prescribed by subsection 2. 
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Current law requires that only employees of a golf course may dispense or sell malt 
liquor from a licensed mobile service bar. 
This bill provides that employees of a 
restaurant or lounge licensed to serve alcoholic beverages that is contracted by a 
municipal golf course that does not have its own liquor license may sell or dispense malt 
liquor from a mobile service bar on the municipal golf course. 
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An Act To Strengthen the Laws against Illegal "Puppy Mill" Operators ,Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1598
Committee Amendment CA_A_S419 (Senate)

LD 1598 
LR 2072(02) 
An Act To Strengthen the Laws against Illegal "Puppy Mill" Operators 
,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 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
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Minor increase in the number of expedited cOUli hearings. 
LR2072(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Allow for the Proper Disposal of Medical Supplies (
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1600
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MARRACHE, CAMPBELL, STRANG BURGESS, STUCKEY

Legislative Document 
No. 1600 
S.P.608 
In Senate, December 18, 2009 
Resolve, To Allow for the Proper Disposal of Medical Supplies 
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Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
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203. 
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Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2009. Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, STRANG BURGESS of 
Cumberland, STUCKEY of Portland. 
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Sec. 1. 
Medical supplies program established. 
Resolved: 
That the 
DepaItment of Health and Human Services shall develop a program by rule to allow 
consumers to safely dispose of medical supplies, including, but not limited to, syringes 
and diabetic test supplies. 
The department shall consult with the Department of 
Environmental Protection and may consult with other states and professionals to 
determine the most efficient and cost-effective program. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish by 
rule a program to allow consumers to safely dispose of medical supplies, including, but 
not limited to, syringes and diabetic test supplies. 
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An Act To Clarify the Educational Requirements for Eligibility for Examination for Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1597
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MARRACHE, MacDONALD, SMITH

Legislative Document 
No. 1597 
S.P.604 
In Senate, December 18, 2009 
An Act To Clarify the Educational Requirements for Eligibility for 
Examination for Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2009. Referred to the Committee 
on Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: MacDONALD of Boothbay, SMITH of Monmouth. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRS A §12228, slllb-§3, as amended by PL 2009, c. 242, §7, is further 
amended to read: 
3. Education requirement. The education requirement for a license is as follows.;.!. 
B. 
At least 150 semester hours of education, including a minimum 4-year 
baccalaureate or higher degree conferred by a college or university acceptable to the 
board, the total educational program to include at least 15 credit hours in basic 
courses in accounting and auditing determined to be appropriate under board rules. 
Rules adopted by the board pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A-;-aOO!. 
C. An eJ(amination applicant for examination who expects to complete a minimum 
4-year baccalaureate or higher degree, including the 15 or more credit hours in 
accounting and auditing, required in paragraph B within 120 days following the 
examination is eligible to take the examination. Grades may not be released, nor may 
credit for the examination or any part of the examination be given to the applicant 
unless the degree required in paragraph B is completed within 120 days following the 
examination or within such time as the board in its sole discretion may determine. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the law pertaining to the educational requirements for eligibility for 
examination for licensure as a certified public accountant and the requirements for 
licensure. 
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An Act To Create the Lincolnville Sewer District
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1601
Committee Amendment CA_A_S360 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " 
to S.P. 607, L.D. 1601, Bill, "An Act To 
Create the Lincolnville Sewer District" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "sewer" the following: 'and water' 
Amend the bill in section 5 in the last line (page 1, line 33 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "Town of Lincolnville" and inserting the following: 'district' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 6 (page 1, lines 34 to 36 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 6. .First board. The first board is appointed by the municipal officers of the 
Town of Lincolnviile. The terms of the first board are governed by the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 35-A, section 6410, subsection 4.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 7 (page 1, lines 37 and 38 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 7. Terms of trustees; vacancies. After the appointment of the first board 
of trustees of the district, trustees are elected to 3-year terms in accordance with the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 6410. Vacancies are filled in accordance 
with Title 35-A, section 6410.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes certain technical changes to the bill to clarify that the 
Lincolnville Sewer District's purposes include providing water service in addition to 
sewer services, that the trustees of the new district have staggered terms as specified in 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 6410 and that after the first board is 
appointed by the municipal officers of the Town of Lincolnville trustees are elected and 
vacancies filled in accordance with the Title 35-A, section 6410. 
This amendment also provides that the trustees must be residents and voters of the 
district. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify the Child Abuse or Neglect Substantiation Process
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1602
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HASTINGS
Amends: 22 MRSA §4004

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124th MAl E LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1602 
S.P.609 
In Senate, December 18, 2009 
An Act To Clarify the Child Abuse or Neglect Substantiation 
Process 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18,2009. Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
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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. 22 MRSA §4004, sub-§2, lI[C, as amended by PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. CC, 
§ 1, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §4004, sub-§2, lI[C-l is enacted to read: 
C-l. Determine in each case investigated under paragraph B whether or not a child 
has been harmed and the degree of harm or threatened harm by a person responsible 
for the care of that child by deciding whether allegations are unsubstantiated, 
indicated or substantiated. Each allegation must be considered separately and may 
result in a combination of findings. 
The department shall adopt rules that define "unsubstantiated," "indicated" and 
"substantiated" findings for the purposes of this paragraph and that specifY an 
individual's rights to appeal the department's findings. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
paragraph are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-
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SUMMARY 
This bill makes it explicit that the Department of Health and Human Services has 
authority to make findings as a result of allegations against the parents or caregivers 
regarding whether or not a child has been abused or neglected. 
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An Act To Amend Laws Administered by the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1603
Committee Amendment CA_A_S362 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 610, L.D. 1603, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Laws Administered by the Department of Environmental Protection" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection I in the 2nd and 3 rd lines (page I, lines 14 
and 15 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the inhabitants of ailY town or village 
corporation at a legal town or village corporation meeting" and inserting the following: I£! 
municipality' 
Amend the bill in section 8 in subsection I-A in the first blocked paragraph in the 
2nd line (page 3, line 37 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "11" the following:-
'consecutive' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that a municipality may appropriate funds to repair a 
private road, way or bridge for the purpose of protecting or restoring a great pond. The 
bill specified that a town or village corporation could appropriate funds for that purpose. 
The amendment also clarifies that the prohibition on the return to service of a single-
walled underground oil storage tank applies to tanks that have been out of service for 12 
consecutive months. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/04/\ 0 frac 
LD 1603 
LR 2263(02) 
An Act To Amend Laws Administered by the Department of Environmental Protection 
Fiscal Detail arid Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';4" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
This bill contains a range of measures designed to revise and refine rules and enforcement mechanisms of the 
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The various provisions require some additional DEP activities. 
resulting in a minor cost increase that DEP can absorb within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Clarify the Marine Resources Laws To Provide for the Protection of Public Safety and Welfare
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1604
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DAMON
Amends: 12 MRSA §6171-D, 12 MRSA §6192

Legislative Document 
No. 1604 
S.P.611 
In Senate, December 18, 2009 
An Act To Clarify the Marine Resources Laws To Provide for the 
Protection of Public Safety and Welfare 
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18,2009. Referred to the Committee 
on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed~ 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
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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. 12 MRSA §6171-D is enacted to read: 
§6171-D. Protection of public safety 
1. Commissioner's powers. The commissioner may, with the advice and consent of 
the Marine Resources Advisory Council, adopt or amend such rules as the commissioner 
considers necessary to protect public safety or welfare. Rules adopted in accordance with 
this section may include, but are not limited to, rules governing area closures when 
necessary to address conflicts among persons who fish commercially that may cause a 
threat of harm to any person. 
2. Emergency rules. The commissioner may adopt or amend rules on an emergency 
basis when necessary to avoid an immediate threat to public safety or welfare in 
accordance with section 6192. 
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Procedure. 
The procedures of subchapter 2 must be used in adopting or 
amending rules authorized by this section. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6192, sub-§I, ~A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 44, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
A. 
In an emergency adoption of a rule or amendment to a rule relating to the public 
health and safety, including rules authorized under sections 6171-C, 6171-0 and 
6172, prior public notice and hearing is not required. 
Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §6192, sub-§I, ~, as amended by PL 2003, c. 248, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
B. 
In an emergency adoption of a rule or amendment to a rule relating to the 
general welfare, as authorized by seotion sections 6171 and 6171-0, the rule is 
effective immediately, as provided in subsection 4. A public hearing must be held in 
the affected area immediately tHereafter after the rule takes effect if requested of the 
commissioner in writing by 5 persons. The hearing must be held within 30 days of 
the oommissioner commissioner's receiving the written request. 
Notice of that 
hearing must be published once, not less than 5 days prior to the hearing, in a 
newspaper of general circulation in the affected area. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the Commissioner of Marine Resources has the regulatory 
authority to close an area to fishing should it be necessary to protect the public safety and 
welfare. 
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An Act To Regulate the Transportation of Firewood A" to H.P.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1607
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S442 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
1135, L.D. 1607, Bill, "An Act To Regulate the Transportation of Firewood" 
"A" to H.P. 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by insel1ing at the end the following: 
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purposes of this section, "firewood" means wood that is sold or transported for residential 
or recreational consumption in fireplaces, wood stoves, outdoor fireplaces or campfires. 
"Firewood" does not include wood chips, wood pellets, fuel for biomass boilers, 
pulpwood or other wood sold or transported for manufacturing purposes.' 
Amend the amendment in section 3 by inserting at the end the following: 
'The 
Director of the Bureau of Forestry may propose modifications to the definition of 
"firewood" under section 2 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jlll'isdiction over forestry matters to achieve the intent of this legislation.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a definition of "firewood" and allows the Director of the 
Bureau of Forestry within the Department of Conservation to propose modifications to 
the definition to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
forestry matters to achieve the intent of this legislation to protect the State's forests from 
pests. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Authorizing the Transfer of State Land to the Natural Resource Education Center of Greenville ( ~
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1605
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JOHNSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1605 
H.P.I132 
House of Representatives, December 22,2009 
Resolve, Authorizing the Transfer of State Land to the Natural 
Resource Education Center of Greenville 
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Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
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203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 18,2009. Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Sec. 1. 
Governor to convey certain real estate. 
Resolved: 
That the 
Governor, upon recommendation of the Commissioner of Transportation, shall transfer 
the State's fee interest in a parcel of land located in the Town of Greenville to the Natural 
Resource Education Center. The parcel of land is the rest area on State Route 15 in the 
Town of Greenville. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve authorizes the transfer of certain land in the Town of Greenville to the 
Natural Resource Education Center. 
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Resolve, To Name a Bridge in North Berwick the North Berwick Veterans Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1606
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: EVES, NASS

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124th MAIN 
EGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1606 
H.P. 1133 
House of Representatives, December 22,2009 
Resolve, To Name a Bridge in North Berwick the North Berwick 
Veterans Memorial Bridge 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 18, 2009. Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative EVES of North Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this resolve has a time-sensitive goal of naming a bridge in the Town of 
North Berwick the North Berwick Veterans Memorial Bridge in time for veterans 
ceremonies planned in North Berwick in May 20 10; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Bridge named. Resolved: That the Department of Transportation shall 
designate the bridge over the Great Works River on State Route 9 in the Town of North 
Berwick as the North Berwick Veterans Memorial Bridge and erect appropriate signs that 
identify that bridge as the North Berwick Veterans Memorial Bridge. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SU.MMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to name the bridge over the 
Great Works River on State Route 9 in the Town of N0I1h Berwick the North Berwick 
Veterans Memorial Bridge and erect appropriate signs that identify that bridge as the 
North Berwick Veterans Memorial Bridge. 
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An Act To Establish an Office of Administrative Law Judges for Licensing Boards
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1608
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S438 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMJv.11TTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1136, L.D. 1608, Bill, "An Act To Establish an Office of Administrative Law Judges for 
Licensing Boards" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of the last sentence (page 1, 
lines 26 to 29 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the authority for the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction o~ness, research and economic development 
matters to submit a bill to the F-ir§fRegula)i"Session of the 125th Legislature. 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Expand the Use of Ignition Interlock Devices
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1609
Sponsors: HASKELL, JACKSON, MARTIN
Amends: 9-A MRSA §2508

Legislative Document 
No. 1609 
H.P.1137 
House of Representatives, December 23, 
An Act To Expand the Use of Ignition Interlock Devices 
Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Clerk of the HOLlse on December 21,2009. Referred to the Comm'ittee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
J oint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative HASKELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representative: MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. ~9-A MRSA §2508, slIb-§l, ~C, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 531, §6 and' 
am~cted by § 1 0, is amended to read: 
C. The license of a person with 4 or more QUI offenses may be reinsUited after the 
expiration of the period of suspension if the person has installed for a period of 4 
years an ignition interlock device a,pproved by the Secretary of State' in the motor 
7'vehicle the person operates. 
This paragraph applies only to 4th or subsequent 
offenses committed after August 31, 2008. 
Sec. 2. PL 2007, c. 531, §8 is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person who committed a 2nd or 3rd QUI offense prior to September 
1, 2008 to apply for early termination of a driver's license suspension on the condition 
that the. person installs an ignition interlock device in the motor vehicle the person 
operates. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1612
Committee Amendment CA_A_H617 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A-" to H.P. 1140, L.D. 1612, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Regarding the Unlawful Use of License or Identification Card" 
Amend the bill by inserting before section I the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA§2069, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
3. Vehicle used in connection with a crime or operating after suspension traffic' 
infraction. A law enforcement officer may cause the removal to a suitable parking place 
of a vehicle connected with the arrest of the operator or owner of a vehicle or with the 
issuance of a summons for a traffic infraction as described in section 2412-A, subsection 
1i or used in connection with the commission of a crime.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2102 in subsection I-B in the first line (page 1, line 
in L.D~) by striking out the following: "or identification card" 
Amend the bill in section I in §2102 in subsection I-B in 'the 2nd and 3rd lines (page' 
I, lines 21 and 22 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or identification card" 
Amend the bill in section I iri §2 I 02 in subsection I-C in the first line (page I, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or identification card" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2 I 02 in subsection I-C in the 3rd line (page I, line 26 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or identification card" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2 I 02 in subsection 1-0 in the first line (page I, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or identification card" 
Amend the bill in section I in §21 02 in subsection I -0 in the 2nd and 3 rd lines (page 
I, lines 29 and 30 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or identification card" 
Amend the bill in section I in §21 02 in subsection I-E in the first line (page I, line 32 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "01' identification card" 
Amend the bill in section I in §21 02 in subsection I-E in the 3rd line (page I, line 34 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or identification card" 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMIITEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1140, L.D. 1612 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes from the bill language regarding the suspension of an 
identification card, as it is not suspended like a driver's license. The amendment also 
gives a law enforcement officer the authority to have towed a motor vehicle of a person 
who is issued a summons for a traffic infraction operating after suspension. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Enabling Expedited Partner Therapy
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1617
Committee Amendment CA_A_H653 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 1145, L.D. 1617, Bill, "An Act 
Enabling Expedited Partner Therapy" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1242 in subsection 1 by striking out all of the first 
paragraph (page 2, lines 1 to 3 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
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'I. Counseling. A health care professional who provides expedited partner therapy 
shall provide counseling for the patient, includ ing advice that all women and 
symptomatic persons, and in particular women with symptoms suggestive of pelvic 
inflammatory disease, are encouraged to seek medical attention. 
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professional shall also provide written materials provided by the department to be given 
by the patient to the sexual partner that include at a minimum the following:' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1242 in subsection 1 in paragraph G in the last line 
(page 2, line 22 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"; and" and inserting the 
following: 
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Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1242 in subsection 1 by inserting after paragraph G 
the following: 
'H. Advice to all women and symptomatic persons, and in paJ1icuiar women with 
symptoms suggestive of pelvic inflammato~y disease, to seek medical attention; and' 
Amend the bill in section I in § 1242 in subsection 1 in paragraph H in the first line 
(page 2, line 23 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"A to Gil and inserting the 
following: 'A to H' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1242 in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to 
read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds to the counseling requirements for expedited paJ1ner therapy 
advice regarding seeking medical attention. 
FISCAL :'iOTE REQuIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/22/10 ;'b,?ac 
LD 1617 
LR 2437(02) 
An Act Enabling Expedited Partner Therapy 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '4" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the Department of Health and Human Services 
are expected to be minor and can be absorbed by the center utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Amend the Loan Originator Registration Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1618
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: LEGG, BOWMAN, COHEN, RICHARDSON, McCORMICK
Amends: 9-A MRSA §13

Legislative Document 
No. 1618 
H.P.1146 
House of Representatives, December 23,2009 
An Act To Amend the Loan Originator Registration Laws 
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
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Received by the Clerk of the House on December 21,2009. Referred to the Committee on 
Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative LEGG of Kennebunk. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOWMAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: COHEN of Portland, RICHARDSON of Warren, Senators: McCORMICK of 
Kennebec, PERRY 0 f Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 9-A MRSA §13-120, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 362, Pt. B, § 1, is amended 
to read: 
§13-120. Effective date 
This Article takes effect july 31. 2010 January 1, 2011. 
SUMMARY 
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This bill delays by 5 months the date of the transition for mortgage companies from 
the existing state registration system to a new national system to avoid overlapping arid 
. duplicative requirements. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1622
Sponsors: PRIEST, CROCKETT, DILL, HINCK, KRUGER, STEVENS
Amends: 4 MRSA §807

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124th MAINE L GISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1622 
RP.1150 
House of Representatives, December 23,2009 
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An AC,t To Make Technical Changes to the Laws Governing the 
Practice of Law 
Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 21,2009. RefelTed to the Committee on 
judiciary pursuarit to Joint Ru~e 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative PRIEST of Bnmswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator BLISS otCumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CROCKETT of Bethel, DILL of Cape Elizabeth, HINCK of Portland, 
KRUGER of Thomaston, STEVENS of Bangor, Senator: HOBBINS orYork . 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, C!jfO, as amended by PL 2007, c. 611, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
O .. A person who is not an attorney, but who is representing a party in any hearing, 
action or proceeding before the Maine Public Employees Retiremerit System;eT 
Sec. 2. 
MRSA· §807, sub-§3, W, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 611, §3, IS 
amended to read:"' 
P. A person who is not an attorney but wllo, as the executive director of the State 
Harness Racing Commission, is representing .the Department of Agriculture, Food 
and Rural Resources at adjudicatory hearings before the commission in accordance 
with Title 8, section 263-C"~ 
Sec. 3. 4 MRSA §807, s,.ab-§3, C!jfQ is enacted to read: 
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A person who is an attorney admitted. to practice in another United States 
jurisdiction !o the extent permitted by rules ·of professional conduct adopted by the 
Supreme Judicial Court. 
SUMMARY 
The statute prohibiting the practice of law by persons not licensed in thiS State is 
currently in conflict with Rule 5.5 of the Maine Rules of Professional Conduct adopted 
by the Supreme Judicial Court in August 2009. This bill eliminates that conflict by 
providing that practice by an attorney licensed by another jurisdiction in the United States 
does not violate the unlicensed practice statute as long as that practice conforms to the 
requirements of Rule 55. 
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An Act To Expand Options in the Permanency Plan for Children in Foster Care
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1623
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BRYANT
Amends: 22 MRSA §4038-B

Legislative Document 
No. 1623 
H.P . .1151 
House of Representatives, December 23, 2009 
An Act To Expand Options in the Permanency Plan for Children in 
Foster Care 
Submitted by the.Depmiment of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
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Received by the Clerk of the House on December 21,2009. Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule401. 
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4038-B, sub-§4, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
D. The pennanency plan must ensure that all in-state and out-of-state placements are 
considered to provide children with all possible permanency options. 
Sec. 2. 22 ·MRSA §4038-B, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 372, §6, is 
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amended to read: 
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. 5. Wishes of child. The District Court shall consider, bl:lt is not bOl:lnd by, the 
wishes of a child in making a determination under this section ensure that the child 
participates in the permanency hearing, in an age-appropriate manner, if the child so 
desires. 
In addition, the District Court shall consult with the child, in a manner 
appropriate to the age of the child, regarding the proposed permanency or transition plan 
for the child. The District Court is not bound by the wishes of the child in making a 
pennanency determination under this section. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill adopts federal law requirements to clarify that all in-state and out-of-state 
placements must be considered to provide a child with all possible permanency options 
and that the rights of the child must be respected through providing accommodations that 
win allow the.:child to state the child's wishes directly to the court. 
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An Act To Establish a Policy of Communication and Consultation on lssuesAffecting Tribal Communities of tbe Passamaquoddy Tribe
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1625
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SOCTOMAH, MITCHELL, PENDLETON

Legislative Document 
No. 1625 
.H.P. J 153 
House of Representatives, December 23, 2009 
An Act To Establish a Policy of Communication and Consultation 
on lssuesAffecting Tribal Communities of tbe Passamaquoddy 
Tribe 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the HOLise on December 21,2009: Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered pIinted pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YEof Washington and 
Representatives: MITCHELL of the Penobscot Nation, PENDLETON of Scarborough. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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. Sec. 1. 5 MRS A §58 is enacted to read: 
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§58~ Policy on communication and consultation with the Passamaquoddy Tribe 
Every state agency shall adopt a policy of communication and consultation with the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
The. policy· must provide for timely and· meaningful 
communication and· consultation with the Passamaquoddy· Tribe and permit elected 
officials and other representatives of the Passamaquoddy. tribal government to provide 
meaningful and timely input into the development of legislation, rules and policies on 
matters that significantly or uniquely affect the Passamaquoddy tribal community. The 
policy must require communication and consultation with the Passamaquoddy Tribe 
before the agency may propose, adopt or implement legislation, rules or policies that may 
materially affect the Passamaquoddy tribal community. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires every state agency to adopt a policy of communication and 
consultation with the Passamaquoddy Tribe to provide for meaningful and timely input 
by the Passamaquoddy tribal government into the development of legislation, rules and 
policies on matters that significantly or uniquely affect the Passamaquoddy tribal 
community before the agency may propose., adopt or implement legislation, rules or 
policies that may materialIy affect the Passamaquoddy tribal community. 
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