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An Act To Improve the Protection for Buyers of Motor Vehicles from Vehicles Labeled Lemons in Other States
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0673
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BRANNIGAN, SMITH, RECTOR, BERRY, BUTTERFIELD, CLEARY, WRIGHT
Amends: 10 MRSA §1174

. FIRST REGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 673 
S.P.248 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Improve the Protection for Buyers of Motor Vehicles 
from Vehicles Labeled Lemons in Other States 
Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
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Presented by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of MOIlillouth and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: RECTOR of Knox, Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BUTTERFIELD of 
Bangor, CLEARY of Houlton, WRIGHT of Berwick. 
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Beh enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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is enacted to read: 
'",~t:';,:3\~(:~ ,3\T,"':\':; .'~:iTo fail to disclose in writing to Ii potential purchaser or lessee of a motor vehicle 
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that the motor vehicle had previously been returned to the manufacturer pursuant to 
' either a" lemon law arbitration decision or"a lemon law settlement agreement in a state 
other than this State if known to the dealer. If that information is known to the 
dealer, this disclosure must be clear imd conspicuous. For the purpose of this· section, 
"lemon law" refers to any state's certified dispute settlement law that establishes a 
state~certified arbitration procedure to settle consumer complaints that the consumer 
had been sold a vehicle that did not conforin to all maimfacturerexpress warranties ' 
and that the manufacturer had not been able to repair or co'rrect the defect or 
condition that impaired the vehicle. 
SUMMARY 
This biII helps ensure that a Maine consumer who purchases a vehicle that had been 
returned to the manufacturer pursuant tp another state's lemon law is notified of this fact 
if that information is known to the dealer before the consumer decides to purchase the 
motor vehicle. 
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An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments under the Purview of the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0675
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: NUTTING, TRAHAN, JOY, LEWIN, SIROIS

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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STATE LAW UBRARY 
HJGUST~-
E LEGISLATURE 
FIRST REGULARSESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 675 
S.P.250 
In Senate,February 24, 2009 
An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments 
under the Purview of the Joint Standing Committee on Health and 
Human Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: TRAHAN of Lincoln, Representatives: JOY of Crystal, LEWIN of 
Eliot, SIROIS of Turner. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
.;., \ ":"" " St:c,. J~ Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
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.. : nra:llocaiiorisjrre made. 
iiiEAiBrH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
_ Office of Management and Budget 0142 
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Initiative: Deappropriates funds from the elimination of one Public Service Coordinator 
IT position and one Public Service Manager IT position and related costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
2009-10 
2010-11 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
(2.000) 
(2.000) 
Personal Services 
($176,313) 
($231,516) 
All Other ' 
($2,250) 
($3,000) 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
($178,563) 
($234,516) 
Office of Management and Budget 0142 
Initiative: Deappropriates funds from the elimination of one Public Service Executive I 
position and related costs. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, , 
DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS' 
SUMMARY 
2009';'10 
(1.000) 
($66,746) 
($1,125) 
($67,871) 
2009-10 
($178,563) 
($67,871) 
($246,434) 
2010-11 
(1.000) 
($86,501) 
($1,500) 
($88,001) 
2010-11 
($234,516) 
($88,001) 
($322,517) 
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This bill eliminates 3 managerial positions from the Department' of Health and 
Human Services including one Director of Fiscal and Pro grain Coordination position and 
Director of Special Projects positions. 
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An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments under the Purview of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0674
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: NUTTING, EDGECOMB, SHERMAN, GIFFORD, SIROIS

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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STATE LAWUBfWlY 
AUGUSTA MAlHE 
ELEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 674 
S.P. 
In Senate,February 
An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments 
under the Purview of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
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Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook, Representatives: GIFFORD of Lincoln, SIROIS of Tprner. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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The following appropriations and 
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"cONSERVATION,DEPARTMENTOF 
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Administrative Services - Conservation 0222 
Initiative: Eliminates 2 Public Service Coordinator I positions. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
, OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
Parks - General Operations 0221 ' 
Initiative: Eliminates one Public S,ervice Manager III position. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
, Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
(2.000) 
($109,866) 
($109,866) 
2009-10 
(1.000) 
($82,238) 
($82,238) 
2009-10 
($82,238) 
($109,866) 
($192,104) 
2010-11 
(2.000) 
($151,719) 
($151,719) 
2010-11 
(1.000) 
($113,473) 
($113,473) 
2010-11 
($113,473) 
($151,719) 
($265,192) 
This bill deallocates Other Special Revenue Funds of $109,866 infiscal year 2009-10 
and $151,719 in fiscal year 2010-11 and eliminates 2 Public Service Coordinator I 
positions. It also includes General Fund deappropriationsof $82,238 in fiscal year 2009-
3210 and,$113,473 'in fiscal yeaL201O-11 made possible by eliminating a Public Service 
Manager III position. 
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An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments under the Purview of the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Reference to the COITnnittee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0676
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Reference to the COITnnittee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: NUTTING, TRAHAN, SARTY, SIROIS, TARDY

Legis,lative Document 
No. 676 
S.P.25I 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
, An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments 
under the Purview of the Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife 
Reference to the COITnnittee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: TRAHAN of Lincoln, Representatives: SARTY of Denmark, SIROIS 
of Tumer, TARDY of Newport. 
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Beit enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
';~:An;' "":'; tSe~";-.:~<;";Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
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,', allocatiorisare made. 
t'··;>':O:; ~~'F~SBERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Division, of Public Information and Education 0729 
Initi·'ltive: Eliminates one Public Service Manager I position that serves as the assistant to 
the. Commissioner for Public Information. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEQISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
. 2009-10 
(1.000) 
($63,378) 
($63,378) 
2010-11 
(1.000) 
($87,584) 
($87,584) 
This bill ~eappropriates $63,378 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $87,584 in fiscal year 
·2010-11 from the Division of Public Information and Education within the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by eliminating a Public Service Manager I position. 
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An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments under the Purview of the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0677
Committee Amendment CA_A_S103 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 252, L.D. 677, Bill, "An Act To Lower 
the Cost of State Government in the Departments under the Purview of the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCA TION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Regional Services 0840 
Initiative: Eliminates one Regional Education Representative position, Position Number 
014006149, that performs communicatIons and public relations functions for the 
Department of Education effective October 1, 2009. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2009-10 
(1.000) 
($69,772) 
($69,772) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2010-11 
( 1.000) 
($94,823) 
($94,823) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A. "to S.P. 252, L.D. 677 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. It removes the proposed elimination of a Public Service Executive 
II position. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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LR 1771(02) 
An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments under the Purview of the Joint 
Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
2009-10 
2010-11 
2011-12 
2012-13 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
($69,772) 
($94,823) 
($97,744) 
($100,754) 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
($69,772) 
($94,823) 
($97,744) 
($100,754) 
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An Act To Allow a Court To Award Attorney's Fees in Successful Freedom of Access Appeals
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0679
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H380 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "11,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 254, 
L.D. 679, Bill, "An Act To Allow a Court To Award Attorney's Fees in Successful 
Freedom of Access Appeals" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of subsection 4 (page I, lines 14 to 21 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'4. Attorney's fees. 
In an appeal under subsection 1 or 2, the court may award 
reasonable attorney's fees and litigation expenses either to: 
A. The substantially prevailing plaintiff who appealed the refusal under subsection 1 
or the illegal action under subsection 2 if the court determines that the refusal or 
illegal action was committed in bad faith; or 
B. The su bstantially prevailing defendant if the court determines that the appeal was 
brought in bad faith. 
Attorney's fees and litigation costs may not be awarded to or against a federally 
recognized Indian tribe. 
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This subsection applies to appeals under subsection I or 2 filed on or after January 1, 
2010.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a court to award attorney's fees and court costs to the body, 
agency or official that denied the inspection or release of the public document or took an 
action in an executive session if that denial or action is appealed, the body, agency or 
official prevails and the court determines that the appeal was brought in bad faith. 
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(Representative SYKES) 
TOWN: Harrison 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Middle School Students with Access to Innovative Science Education
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0678
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, SUTHERLAND, COURTNEY, JACKSON, MILLS, RECTOR, SULLIVAN, BECK, FLEMINGS

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Legislative Document 
No. 678 
S.P.253 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Provide Middle School Students with Access to 
Innovative Science Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
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JOY 1. O'BRlEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative SUTHERLAND of Chapman and 
Senators: COURTNEY of York, JACKSON of Aroostook, MILLS of Somerset, RECTOR of 
Knox, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: BECK of Waterville, FLEMINGS of Bar 
Harbor, O'BRlEN of Lincolnville. 
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EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Gulf of Maine Research Institute N058 
Inithtive: Appropriates ongoing funds for the Gulf of Maine Research Institute's Sam L. 
Cohen Center for Interactive Learning. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SlUMMARY 
. 2009-10 
$251,000 
$251,000 
2010-11 
$251,000 
$251,000 
This bill provides ongoing General Fund appropriations of $251,000 per year 
beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 for the Gulf of Maine Research Institute's Sam L. Cohen 
Center for Interactive Learning. 
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An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments under the Purview of the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs Reference to the COmlnitlee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered printed ..
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0677
Sponsors: NUTTING, TRAHAN, WESTON, McFADDEN, SIROIS

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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ELEGISLATURE ' 
Legislative Document 
No. 677 
S.P.252 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments 
under the Purview of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs ' 
Reference to the COmlnitlee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed .. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: TRAHAN of Lincoln, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: 
McFADDEN of Dennysville, SIROIS of Turner. 
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Be it ellacte~,by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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: .,dllocatiehs:are made. 
, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Regional Services 0840 
Initiative: Eliminates .one Regional Education Representative position, Position Number 
014006149, that performs communications and public relations functions for the 
Department of Education effective October 1,2009. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATNE COUNT 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Leadership 0836 
2009-10 
(1.000) 
($69,772) 
($69,772) 
2010-11 
(1.000) 
($94,823) 
($94,823) 
Initiative: 
Eliminates one Public Service Executive II position, Position Number 
014006071, that serves as the legislative liaison for the Department of Education 
effective October 1, 2009. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATNE COUNT 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENTTOTAL-ALLFUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
2010.:.11 
(1.000) 
(1.000) 
($78,634) 
($105,952) 
($78,634) 
($105,952) 
2009-10 
2010-11 
($148,406) 
($200,775) 
($148,406) 
($200,775) 
This bill eliminates one Regional Education Representative position and one Public 
Service Executive II position within the Department of Education effective October 1, 
2009. 
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An Act To Allow a Coul1 To Award Attorney's Fees in Successful Freedom of Access Appeals
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0679
Committee Amendment CA_A_S135 (Senate)
Amends: 1 MRSA §409

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A." to S.P. 254, L.D. 679, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
a Coul1 To Award Attorney's Fees in Successful Freedom of Access Appeals" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §409, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Attorney's fees. In an appeal under subsection 1 or 2, the court may award 
reasonable attorney's fees and litigation expenses to the substantially prevailing plaintiff 
who appealed the refusal under subsection 1 or the iIlegal action under subsection 2 if the 
cOUl1 determines that the refusal or illegal action was committed in bad faith. Attorney's 
fees and litigation costs may not be awarded to or against a federally recognized Indian 
tribe. 
This subsection applies to appeals under subsection 1 or 2 filed on or after JanualY 1, 
2010.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It gives the cOUJ1 discretion to award reasonable 
attorney's fees and litigation costs to a person who appeals the refusal to inspect or copy a 
public record or appeals action taken iIIegaIly in an executive session if the court 
detennines that the person substantiaIly prevailed in the appeal and that the refusal or the 
iIlegal action was committed in bad faith. 
Attorney's fees and litigation costs may not be awarded to or against a federally 
recognized Indian tribe. 
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Attorney's fees and litigation costs may be awarded in actions filed on or after 
January 1, 2010. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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A~ Act To Allow a Court To Award Attorney's Fees in Successful Freedom of Access Appeals 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill may increase costs within any state agency and the Department of the Attorney General if the State is 
involved in an appeal in a case involving the laws governing freedom of access and the court awards the other patty 
reasonable attorney fees and expenses. These costs are not predictable and would result in the need for an additional 
General Fund appropriation to the agency responsible for paying the attorney fees and expenses. 
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An Act To Clarify the Minimum Wage Exemption for Summer Camp Counselors Workingat Day Camps
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0685
Committee Amendment CA_A_S64 (Senate)
Amends: 26 MRSA §663

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 260, L.D. 685, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
the Minimum Wage Exemption for Summer Camp Counselors Workingat Day Camps" 
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 necessary that this legislation be enacted for the upcoming summer 
camp season in order to avoid undue financial and administrative hardships for seasonal 
camps and nonprofit recreation programs; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these fact~ 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 striking out evelything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §663, sub-§3, ~, as repealed and replaced byPL 1975, c. 92, 
is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
F. 
Those employees who are counselors or junior counselors or counselors-in-
training at organized camps licensed under Title 22, section 2495 and those 
employees of organized camps and similar seasonal recreation programs not 
requiring such licensure that are operated as or by nonprofit organizations who are 
under 18 years of age; 
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Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A "to S.P. 260, L.D. 685 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and clause and clarifies that 
counselors, junior counselors or counselors-in-training employed by organized camps 
licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services and those employees under 18 
years of age who work for nonprofit organized camps and similar seasonal recreation 
programs are exempt from minimum wage requirements. 
FISCAL NOTE REQVlRED 
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LR 1749(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Minimum Wage Exemption for Summer Camp Counselors Working at Day 
Camps 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor associated with the costs of 
updating the minimum wage poster and providing it to employers can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Clarify the Minimum Wage Exemption for Summer Camp Counselors Working at Day Camps
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0685
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: SULLIV AN, CONNOR, ALFOND, DIAMOND, CEBRA, LEGG, ROBINSON
Amends: 26 MRSA §663

Legislative Document 
No. 685 
S.P.260 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Clarify the Minimum Wage Exemption for Summer 
Camp Counselors Working at Day Camps 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SULLIV AN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative CONNOR of Kelmebunk and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: CEBRA of 
Naples, LEGG of Kennebunk, ROBINSON of Raymond. 
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IBe it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. ·26 MRSA §663, sub-§3,GjfF, as repealed and replaced by PL 1975, c. 92, 
is amended to read: 
F. Those employees who are counsellors or counselors, junior counsellors counselors 
or counselors in training at summer camps for boys and girls; and those employees 
who are under the age of 19 and are regularly enrolled in an educational institUtion or 
are on vacation therefrom; and whe are employees of summer camps operated by or 
belonging to corporations or assoeiations existing under the provisions of Title 13, 
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As used in this paragraph,. "summer camp" means any. combination of 
programs or facilities established for the primary purpose of providing a'· group 
experience for children with social, recreational, spiritual or educational objectives 
l2and operated seasonally. "Summer camp" includes day camps, residentiaJ camps, trip 
and travel camps and seasonal recreation programs; 
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requirements. This bill defmes "summer camp" and specifically includes day camps, 
residential camps, trip and travel camps and seasonal recreation programs. 
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An Act To Require Semiannual Testing in Certain Gravel Pits
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0686
Sponsors: BOWMAN
Amends: 38 MRSA §490-G

Legislative Document 
No. 686 
. S.P.261 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Require Semiannual Testing in Certain Gravel Pits 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources sugges~ed and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BOWMAN of York. 
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Secr-etary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
S~c. 1. 38 MRSA §490-G, as amended by PL 1995, c. 700, §27, is further 
amendea to read: 
§490-G. Inspections 
The regulator may periodically inspect a site, may examine relevant' records of the 
owner or operator and may take' samples and perform tests' necessary to detennine 
compliance with the provisions of this article. In addition, the regulator shall biannually 
perform tests at each site to determine the presence of toxic substances in the soil, air and 
waters surrounding the site., The regulator shall publish the results of the biannual tests 
on 'the department's publicly accessible website and shall submit the results to the 
municipality in which the site is located. 
SU~Y 
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to biannually perform 
tests at each gravel P,it to determine the presence of toxic substances in the soil, air and 
waters surrounding the site. It also requires the department to publish the results of the 
tests on the department's publicly accessible website and to submit the results to the 
municipality in which the site is located. 
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Resolve, To Authorize the Department of Conservation To Place Priority on Access to Certain Prominent Water Bodies under the Land for Maine's Future Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0687
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sug
Sponsors: MILLS, PINKHAM

Legislative Document 
No .. 687 
S.P. 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
Resolve, To Authorize the Department of Conservation To Place 
Priority on Access to Certain Prominent Water Bodies under the 
Land for Maine's Future Fund 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sug.gested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative PINKHAM of Lexington Township. 
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Sec. 1 .. Access to swift rivers and great ponds; Land for Maine's Future 
Fund. Resolved: That the Department of Conservation in its use of proceeds of the 
Land for Maine's Future Furid shall adopt as a priority the creation and maintenance of 
public access to prominent or heavily used public bodies of water, including swift-
flowing rivers and great ponds. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 
6207-A, approval is granted to the Department of Conservation to employ the State's 
power of eminent domain to acquire, support and maintain public access to launching 
points commonly used by rafters and kayakers on the Dead River and the Kennebec 
River, including, but not limited to, the Dead River Road located in West Forks 
Plantation, Lower Enchanted Township and 1'3 R5 and the Indian Pond Road, also 
known as the Harris Station Road, located in The Forks, Moxie Gore, East Moxie 
Township, Squaretown Township and Indian Stream Township. 
SUMMARY 
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This resolve requires the Department of Conservation to give priority under the Land 
for Maine's Future Fund to acquire, support and maintain public access to swift rivers and 
great ponds. Authority is granted to the department to use eminent domain, as necessary, 
to acquire and maintain access to key launching points on the Dead' River and .the 
Kennebec River. 
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An Act Regarding Guardians Ad Litem
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0689
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SMITH, HASTINGS, CLEARY, NASS
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1653

Legislative Document 
No. 689 
S.P~ 264 . 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act Regarding Guardians Ad Litem 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: HASTINGS of Oxford, Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton, 
NASS of Acton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §1653, sub-§6, W-l is enacted to read: 
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F-l. The court shall appoint a guardian .ad litem unless the court determines a 
guardian ad litem. is not necessary. . A guardian ad litem appointed under this 
paragraph must meet the requirements of section 1507, subsections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 
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SUMMARY 
This. bill requires a court to appoint a guardian ad litem in a case of ·domestic abuse 
involving a minor unless the court determines a guardian ad litemis not necessary. 
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An Act To Equalize Annuity and Structured Settlement Annuity Benefits with Life Insurance under the Maine Life and Health In~urance Guaranty Association
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0688
Sponsors: BOWMAN
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4603

Legislative Document 
S.P.263 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Equalize Annuity and Structured Settlement Annuity 
Benefits with Life Insurance under the Maine Life and Health 
In~urance Guaranty Association 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services su'ggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BOWMAN of York. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §4603, sUb-§3, ,n, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 346, §2 and 
affected by § 16, is amended to read: 
B. 
With respect to one life, regardless of the number of policies or contracts: 
(1) Three hundred thousand dollars in life insurance death benefits, but not more 
than $100,000 or $300,000 in netcash surrender and net cash withdrawal values 
for life insurance; 
(2) The following limits for health insurance benefits: 
(a) Three hundred thousand dollars for coverages not defmed as disability 
insurance or basic hospital, medical and surgical insurance or major medical 
insurance, including any net cash surrender and net cash withdrawal values; 
(b) 
Three hundred thousand dollars for disability and long-term care 
insurance; or 
(c) Five hundred thousand dollars for basic hospital, medical and surgical 
insurance or major medical insurance; or 
(3) Gne Three hundred thousand dollars in the present value of annuity benefits, 
including net cash surrender and net cash withdrawal values; or 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §4603,sub-§3, OUC, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 346~ §2 and 
affected by § 16, is amended to read: 
C.With respect to each payee of a structured settlement arfiiuity, or beneficiary or 
beneficiaries of the payee if deceased, $100,000 $300,000 in present value annuity 
benefits, in the aggregate, including net cash surrender. and net cash withdrawal 
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values. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the maximum benefit the Maine. Life and Health Insurance 
Guaranty Association may be obligated to cover from $100,000 to $300,000 for net cash 
surrender and net cash withdrawal benefits for . life insurance, annuity benefits and 
structured settlement annuities. The aggregate of $300,000 in benefits with respect to one 
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An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments under the Purview of the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Reso.urces
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0691
Committee: Marine Reso
Sponsors: NUTTING, TRAHAN, SIROIS

Legislative Document 
No. 691 
S.P.266 
In Senate, February 24, 
An Act To Lower the Cost of State Government in the Departments 
under the Purview of the Joint Standing Committee on Marine 
Reso.urces 
Reference to the Committee. on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: TRAHAN of Lincoln, Representative: SIROIS of Turner. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Division of Administrative Services 0258 
Initiative: Eliminates one Public Service Coordinator II position, which serves as the 
Special Assistant to the Commissioner of Marine Resources. 
FEDEJlAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
(LOOO) 
($54,482) 
($54,482) 
2010-11 
(1.000) 
($74,981) 
($74,981) 
This bill deallocates $54,482 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $74,981 in fiscal year 2010-
by eliminating a Public ServiCe Coordinator II position. 
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An Act Concerning Domestic Violence and! Firearms
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0690
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SIMPSON, BERRY, SAVIELLO, CRAVEN, MARRACHE, BECK, COHEN, FLAHERTY, GOODE, STUCKEY
Amends: 15 MRSA §393

Legislative Document 
No. 690 
S.P.265 
In Senate, February 24, 2009 
An Act Concerning Domestic Violence and! Firearms 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SIMPSON of Androscoggin. 
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. JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham, Representative SAVIELLO of 
Wilton and Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, MARRACHE of Kennebec, 
Representatives: BECK of Waterville, COHEN of Portland, FLAHERTY of Scarborough, 
GOODE of Bangor, STUCKEY of Portland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 15 MRSA §393, sub-§l, ~A-l, as amended by PL 2007, c. 194, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
A-I. Has been convicted of committing or found not criminally responsible by 
reason of insanity of committing: 
(1) A crime in this State that is punishable by imprisonment for a term of one 
year or more; 
(2) 
A crime under the laws of the United States that, is punishable by 
imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; 
(3) A crime under the laws of any other state that, in accordance with the laws of 
that jurisdiction, is punishable by a term of imPrisonment exceedin.g one year. 
This subparagraph does not include a crime under the laws of another state that is 
classified by the laws of that state as a misdemeanor and is punishable by a term 
of imprisonment of 2 years or less; 
(4) A crime under the laws of any other state that, in accordance with the laws of ' 
that jurisdiction, does not come within'subparagraph (3) but is elementally, 
substantially similar to a crime in this State that is punishable by a term of 
imprisonment for one year or more; eF 
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(5) A crime under the laws of the United States, this State or any other state or 
the Passamaquoddy Tribe or Penobscot Nation in a proceeding in which the 
prosecuting authority was required to plead and prove that the person committed 
the crime with the use of: 
(a) A firearm against a perso?; or 
(b) Any other dangerous weapon; or ' ' 
(6) A crime that is a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as that term is 
used in 18 United States Code, Section 922(g)(9) and dermed in 18 United States 
Code, Section 921(a)(33); 
SUMMARY 
This bill brings Maine law into conformity.with federal law. Specifically it adds to 
state law the existing federal prohibition against possession of firearms by one who has 
been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. This crime includes the 
use or attempted use of physical force or threatened use of a deadly weapon against a 
current or former spouse. 
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Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources To Develop Best Management Practices for Poultry Production No. 692 24,2009
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0692
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: NUTTING, EDGECOMB, FLOOD, KNIGHT, O'BRIEN, PIEH, SIROIS

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Legislative Document 
S.P.267 
In Senate, 
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources To Develop Best Management Practices for Poultry 
Production 
No. 692 
24,2009 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: FLOOD of Winthrop, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, O'BRIEN of 
Lincolnville, PIEH of Bremen, SIROIS of Tuiner. 
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Sec. 1. 
Commissioner of Agriculture, Food ~nd Rural Resources to 
develop best management practices for poultry production. Resolved: That 
the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall develop best 
management practices for the production of poultry and adopt rules to establish standards 
based on the best management practices. 
The best management practices must be . 
available on the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources' publicly 
accessible website and included in the next publication of the Manual of Best 
Management Practices for Maine Agriculture by the department's division of animal 
health and industry. The rules must be adopted as authorized under the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 7, sections 443 and 443-B. The rules must establish a process to allow use 
of the Maine quality trademark certified under section 443-B on poultry products that 
meet the standards. Rules adopted in accordance with this section are routine technical 
rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to 
develop best management practices for poultry production and adopt rules to allow the 
Maine quality trademark to be used on poultry products. 
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An Act To Clarify the Status and Benefits of Employees 'otthe Child Development Services System
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0693
Committee Amendment CA_A_S189 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §285

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" Ll "to S.P. 268, L.D. 693, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
the Status and Benefits of Employees 'otthe Child Development Services System" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §285, sub-§l, ~-7 is enacted to read: 
F-7. Any employee of a regional site of the Child Development Services System 
under Title 20-A, section 7209, if the group health plan is agreed to in collective 
bargaining and funds are available.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment clarifies the provision that allows 
employees of a regional site of the Child Development Services System to join the State 
Employee Health Insurance Program as long as it is agreed to in collective bargaining and 
funds are available. 
FISCAL ~OTE HE(,JL llu.U 
(~ee attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/14/09 
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LD693 
LR 1219(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Status and Benefits of Employees ofthe Child Development Services System 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Multiple Funds ' 
Additional costs to the State Employee Health Insurance Program are expected to be minor. Additional costs to the 
Department of Education can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Streamline Health Care Services in Maine by Allowing Certified Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwives To Verify Medical Papers. and Records
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0695
Sponsors: PERRY
Amends: 32 MRSA §2205-B

Legislative Document 
No. 695 
B·P.478 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2009 
An Act To Streamline Health Care Services in Maine by Allowing 
Certified Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwives To 
Verify Medical Papers. and Records' 
Reference to the Committee on Business; Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered plinted. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
CO,sponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, SANBORN of Gorham, 
WEBSTER of FreepOli. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State 'of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §2205-B, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
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5. Global signature authority of a certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse 
midwife. When a provision of law or rule requires a signature, certification, stamp, 
verification, affidavit or endorsement by a physician, that requirement may be fulfilled by 
a certified nurse practitioner or a certified nurse midwife .. This subsection may not be 
construed to expand the scope of practice of a certified nurse practitioner or a certified 
nurse midwife. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a certified nurse practitioner or a certified nurse midwife to sign, 
certify, stamp, verify or endorse medical papers and records within the scope of practice 
of a certified nurse practitioner or a certified nurse midwife. The provision does not 
modify the scope of practice of a certified nurse practitioner or a certified nurse midwife. 
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An Act To Allow Limited Partnerships between Brewers and Wholesalers
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0694
Committee Amendment CA_A_S152 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 269, L.D. 694, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Limited Partnerships between Brewers and Wholesalers" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in § 1363 by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 1, lines 
to 38 and page 2, lines I to 9 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'3. Limited partnership between certificate of approval holder and wholesale 
licensee. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, a certificate of approval 
holder or its affiliate or subsidiary may participate as a limited partner in a limited 
partnership as defined in Title 31, section 1302 in which the wholesale licensee is the 
general partner and a certificate of approval holder or its affiliate or subsidiary may lend 
money to the partnership and to the general partner. 
A. 
Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 31, section 1354, subsection I, a 
certificate of approval holder or its affiliate or subsidiary that participates in a limited 
partnership pursuant to this subsection may not require as a term or condition to any 
such partnership agreement that the certificate of approval holder or its affiliate or 
subsidiary be given any right to paI1icipate in the control of the paI1nership's 
business. 
B. 
Notwithstanding the provISIons of Title 31, chapter 19, a limited partnership 
established pursuant to this subsection must terminate within 10 years of the date of 
filing the certificate of limited partnership pursuant to Title 31, section 1321. 
C. 
A certificate of approval holder that enters into a limited partnership with a 
wholesale licensee may not have any managerial control over the day-to-day 
operations of the wholesale licensee. 
D. A certificate of approval holder may extend financing to a wholesale licensee. In 
the event of a default by the wholesale licensee, the certificate of approval holder 
may not control or operate the wholesale licensee for more than 180 days.' 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " 
to S.P. 269, L.D. 694 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds further restrictions on limited partnerships between certificate 
of approval holders and wholesale licensees to specify that a certificate of approval 
holder may not have managerial control over the day-to-day operations of the wholesale 
licensee. It further provides that a certificate of approval holder may extend financing to 
a wholesale licensee but in the event of a default the certificate of approval holder may 
not control or operate the wholesale licensee for more than 180 days. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Resolve, To Reclaim Past Unredeemed Beverage Container Deposits
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0696
Committee Amendment CA_A_H599 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 479, L.D. 696, "Resolve, To Reclaim 
Past Unredeemed Beverage Container Deposits" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority repOli of the committee. 
This amendment 
incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 01/27/10 frac.. 
LD696 
LR 1148(02) 
Resolve, To Reclaim Past Unredeemed Beverage Container Deposits 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment,fI" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - General Fund 
The ability of the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability (OPEGA) to absorb the additional 
workload and associated costs of the review assigned in this bill will depend on the number and scope of the other 
reviews OPEGA is assigned by the Government Oversight Committee. If the committee fully commits OPEGA's 
resources, then additional General Fund appropriations will be required by OPEGA for this review. 
This legislation could result in additional General Fund revenue from amounts assessed against initiators. The amount 
of this revenue would not be known until after completion ofthe audit. 
LRI148(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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