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Resolve, To Transfer the Ownership of the Fort Kent Armory from the Military Bureau to the University of Maine at Fort Kent
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1759
Committee Amendment CA_A_H761 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1253, L.D. 1759, "Resolve, To 
Transfer the Ownership of the Fort Kent Armory from the Military Bureau to the 
University of Maine at Fort Kent" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03121110 frac:.. 
LD 1759 
LR 2513(02) 
Resolve, To Transfer the Ownership of the Fort Kent Armory from the Military Bureau to the 
University of Maine at Fort Kent 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ii" 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
This legislation allows the transfer of the Fort Kent Armory to the University of Maine at Fort Kent for the sum of $1 
and would result in minor General Fund savings to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management 
from armory maintenance costs that would no longer need to be met. 
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services currently spends $2i,659 per year in debt service on a 2005 
bond for improvements to the Fort Kent Armory. The total amount remaining to be paid over the next 6 years is 
$135,953. Transfer of the property will not effect that department's requirement to continue funding these payments. 
The University of Maine System estimates the cost for the removal of asbestos and repair ofthe roof drain to be 
approximately $175,000. Because the University of Maine at Fort Kent has not budgeted for these environmental 
clean-up costs that would be required if this legislation is approved, a future General Fund appropriation may be 
required. 
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Resolve, Concerning the Proper Disposal of Motor Fuels Containing Ethanol. (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1760
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: MARRACHE, STRANG BURGESS, GERZOFSKY, GOODALL

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124th MAINE LEGISLATU 
Legislative Document 
No. 1760 
S.P. 
In Senate, February 2, 2010 
Resolve, Concerning the Proper Disposal of Motor Fuels Containing 
Ethanol. 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislat,ive Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
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. Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland and 
Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, GOODALL of Sagadahoc; 
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. Sec. 1. Rules. Resolved: That the Department of Environmental Protection and 
the Department of Conservation shall jointly adopt rules governing the handling and 
disposal of motor fuels containing ethanol. The rules must: 
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Provide information to educate the public on how to determine when phase . 
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separation occurs; how to deal with the motor fuel; how to dispose of the motor fuel; and 
the problems associated with disposing of the motor fuel; and 
2. Ensure the adequate availability of places for the disposal of motor fuel. 
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 
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This resolve requires the Department of Environmental Protection and the 
Department of Conser:vation jointly to adopt rules to educate the public about the 
handling and disposal of motor fuels containing ethanol and to ensure the availability of 
places for disposal of motor fuel. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are routine 
technical rules. 
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Resolve, Concerning the Proper Disposal of Motor Fuels Containing Ethanol
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1760
Committee Amendment CA_A_S410 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "k " to S~P. 674, L.D. 1760, "Resolve, Concerning 
the Proper Disposal of Motor Fuels Containing Ethanol" 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Education and' outreach. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Environmental Protection shall conduct an outreach and education campaign to provide 
information. to r.esidents statewide regarding the handling and disposal of motor fuels 
containing ethanoJ. 
The outreach and education campaign must include, but is not 
limited to, providing information to educate the public on how to determine when phase 
separation occurs; how to deal with the motor fuel; how to dispose of the motor fuel; and' 
the problems associated with disposing of the motor fuel. As part of the outreach and 
education campaign, the department shall update its publicly accessible website to 
include information relating to safe handling and disposal options for the motor fuel.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve. The amendment requires the Department of 
Environmental Protection to conduct an outreach and education campaign to provide 
information to residents statewide regarding the handling and disposal of motor fuels 
containing ethanol. 
FISCAL .\01 E "l:.l,!llRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/09/10 .%Pac 
LD 1760 
LR2560(02) 
Resolve, Concerning the Proper Disposal of Motor Fuels Containing Ethanol 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amen.dment 'If" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
, Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection associated with statewide education and public 
outreach regarding the safe disposal of motor fuels containing ethanol can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
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Resolve, To Transfer the Ownership of the Fort Kent Armory from the Military Bureau to the University of Maine at Fort Kent (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1759
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, AYOTTE, THERIAULT

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124th MAINELEGIS-LATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1759 
H.P.1253 
House of Representatives, February 1,2010 
Resolve, To Transfer the Ownership of the Fort Kent Armory from 
the Military Bureau to the University of Maine at Fort Kent 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
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Fort Kent Armory ownership transfer. 
Resolved: 
That, 
notwithstanding the requirement in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 37-B, section 264 
that property must be sold for no less than its appraised value, the Adjutant General shall 
transfer the land and buildings constituting the Fort Kent Armory to the University of -
Maine at Fort Kent for the sum of $1 by means of a quitclaim deed, as Icing as the 
University of Maine at Fort Kent agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State from 
aljclaims, including any environmental clean-up costs that may arise in connection with 
the land or the buildings constituting the armory. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve transfers th~ ownership -of ~he FOIi Kent Armory to the University of 
Maine at Fort Kent as pennitted -by statute for the sum of $1. 
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An Act To Provide incentives for Energy Conservation through Voltage Regulation (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1762
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: SIMPSON, BERRY, FITTS, VAN WIE

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124th MAINELEGISLATU 
Legislative Document 
No. 1762 
S.P. 
In S.enate, February 2; 2010 
An Act To Provide incentives for Energy Conservation through 
Voltage Regulation 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a maj ority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
. Presented by Senator SIMPSON of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham and 
Representatives: FITTS of Pittsfield, VAN WIE of New Gloucester: 
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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. 3S-A MRS A §310S is enacted to read: 
§3105. Voltage regulation technologies 
An .electric utility may recover from ratepayers the costs of and earn a 15% rate of 
return on investments and installations of voltage regulation technologies that reduce 
energy consumption, improve grid efficiency, raise or lower voltage as needed and are 
99% or more efficient across at least 90% of the load curve .. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that an electric utility may recover from ratepayers the costs of and 
earn a 15% rate of return on investments and installations of voltage regulation 
technologies that i'educe energy consumption, improve grid efficiency, raise or lower 
voltage as needed and are 99% or more efficient across at least 90% of the load curve. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Place Signs at the Interstate Exits in Pittsfield Directing Motorists to Maine Central Institute
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1763
Committee Amendment CA_A_H694 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/1 " to H.P. 1254, L.D. 1763, "Resolve, Directing 
the Department of Transportation To Place Signs at the Interstate Exits in Pittsfield 
Directing Motorists to Maine Central Institute" 
Amend the resolve by inserting after the title and before section 1 the following: 
'Preamble. Whereas, Maine Central Institute is a college preparatory boarding and 
day school located in the Town of Pittsfield; and 
Whereas, Maine Central Institute's student body currently represents 16 countries 
and 12 states; and 
Whereas, Maine Central Institute is located 3 miles from Interstate 95, and 
increased visibility on the Interstate 95 corridor is critical to the ability of the public, as 
well as those members of the student body who are unfamiliar with the State, to identify 
and locate Maine Central Institute; now, therefore, be it' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 2 in L.D.) by insel1ing 
after the following: 
"Transportation" the following: 
',notwithstanding national 
guidelines relating to directional signs for highways,' and in the last line (page 1, line 4 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "Pittsfield" the following: ',and Maine Central 
Institute shall assume any and all costs associated with the directional signs' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a preamble to the resolve and provides that· Maine Central 
Institute will assume all costs associated with the directional signs. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Place Signs at the Interstate Exits in Pittsfield Directing Motorists tRMaine Central Institute (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1763
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARRACHE, PIOTTI, WESTON

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. Legislative Document 
No. 1763 
H.P.1254 
House of Representatives,' February 2,2010 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Place Signs 
at the Interstate Exits in Pittsfield Directing Motorists tRMaine 
Central Institute 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority ofthe Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
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Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented .by Representative FITTS of Pittsfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec and 
Representative: PIOTTI of Unity, Senator: WESTON of Waldo. 
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Sec. 1. Signs placed for Maine Central Institute. Resolved: 
That the 
DepaIiment of Transportation shall place directional signs' on Interstate 95 at the 
northbound and southbound exits of the highway at Pittsfield to direct motorists to Maine 
Central Institute in Pittsfield. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to place directional signs on 
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Interstate 95 at the northbound and southbound exits of the highway at Pittsfield to direct 
motorists to Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield. 
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Resolve, To Support the Development of Maine's Economic Future by Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education II
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1764
Senate Amendment SA_A_S359 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT ",4 " to S.P. 677, L.D. 1764, "Resolve, To Support the 
Development of Maine's Economic Future by Promoting Science, Technology, 
Engineering and Math Education" 
II 
Amend the resolve in section 3 in the 3rd line from the end (page 3, line 8 in L.D.) by 
striking Ollt the following: "legislation" and inselting the following: 'a bill' 
SUMMARY 
The bill authorizes the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over education matters to submit legislation to the Legislature. This amendment instead 
specifies that the committee may submit a bill to the Legislature. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Ch.apter 15: BaUerer Intervention Program Certification, a Major Substantive Rule of th.e Department of Corrections
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1766
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124th MAl E LEGISLATURE· 
Legislative Document 
No .. 1766 . 
H.P.1256 
House of Representatives, February 4,2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Ch.apter 15: BaUerer 
Intervention Program Certification, a Major Substantive Rule of th.e 
Department of Corrections 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HASKELL of Portland for the Department of Corrections 
pursuaht to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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MlLLICENT 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, the Main¥ Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted· to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and ·require the following legislation as 
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immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
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Sec. 1.. Adoption. Resolved: 
That final adoption of Chapter 15: 
Barterer 
Intervention Program Certification, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of COlTections that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
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legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 15: 
Batterer Intervention 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 348: Poultry Slaughter and Processing with Grower/Producer Exemption, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1765
Committee Amendment CA_A_H728 (House)
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" it" to H.P. 1255, L.D. 1765, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 348: 
Poultry Slaughter and Processing with 
Grower/Producer Exemption, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Resources" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "is authorized" the following: 'only if the rule is amended to include 
requirements for the humane handling and slaughter of poultry' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 by inserting at the end the following: 
'The Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources is not required to hold 
hearings or conduct other formal proceedings .prior to finally adopting the rule in 
accordance with this resolve.' 
SUMMARY 
. This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. It requires the Commissioner of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Resources to include requirements for the humane handling and slaughter 
of poultry in Chapter 348: 
Poultry Slaughter and ·Processing with Grower/Producer 
Exemption prior to final adoption and authorizes the commissioner to finally adopt the 
rule without additional hearings or proceedings. 
FISCAL :\OTf. HH.!LlRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/11110 :tb'ae 
124tb MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1765 
LR 2587(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 348: Poultry Slaughter and Processing witlil 
GrowerlProducer Exemption, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'i} 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note R.equired: Yes 
Fiscall Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
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Additional costs to the DepaJtment of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources associated with rulemaking can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources.'\) 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 348: Poultry Slaughter and Processing with Grower/Producer Exemption, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1765
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

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Legislative Document 
No. 1765 
H.P.1255 
House of Representatives, February 4, 2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 348: Poultry 
Slaughter and Processing with Grower/Producer Exemption, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for the Department of Agriculture·, Food and 
Rural Resources pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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Clerk 
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Emergency· preamble . . Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, slibchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
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Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been sllbmitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
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Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record· the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
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Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
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the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: 
That final adoption of Chapter 348: 
Poultry 
Slaughter and Processing with Grower/Producer Exemption, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food_ and Rural Resources that 
has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes; 
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Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter-2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This. resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 348: . Poultry Slaughter and 
Processing with Grower/Producer Exemption, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MahneCare Benefits Manual, Chapter HI, Section 21, Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Members with Mental Retardation or Au'tistic Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule ofthe Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1767
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 1767 
H,P.1257 
House, of Representatives, February 4,2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
MahneCare Benefits Manual, Chapter HI, Section 21, Allowances 
for Home and Community Benefits for Members with Mental 
Retardation or Au'tistic Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule ofthe 
Department of Health and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Department ofHeaJth and Human, 
Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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Clerk 
Emergency preamble.. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effectiye until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted. as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine ReVised Statutes, Title 5,chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
iliea~nc~~d 
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Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been. submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of. this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
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Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution .of Maine and require the fol1owing legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefqre, be it 
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Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of p011ions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances for Home and 
Community Benefits for Members with Mental Retardation or' Autistic Disorder, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services that has been submitted to the Legislature. for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. . In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 1 01 : MaineCare 
Benefits Mantlal, Chapter III,Section 21, Allowances for Home and Community Benefits 
for Members with Mental Retardation or Autistic Disorder, a major substantive rule of 
the Department of Health and Human Services. 
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An Act To Extend Access to Federal Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1769
Committee Amendment CA_A_H722 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 1259, L.D. 1769, Bill, "An Act To 
Extend Access to Federal Health Insurance Premium Assistance" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the 5th indented paragraph after the title the 
following: 
'Whereas, the federal Temporary Extension Act of 2010 extends the eligibility 
period for premium assistance for an additional month through March 31, 20 I 0; and' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the 6th line (page I, line 33 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "1010" the following: 'and the federal Temporary Extension Act of 20 10, 
Section 3' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 35 and 36 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: 
"coverage terminated or terminates between September I, 
2008 and February 28, 2010 or any later date" and inserting the following: 'employment 
terminated between September 1, 2008 and March 31, 2010 and who have elected to 
continue coverage pursuant to Title 24-A, section 2809-A, subsection II and to any 
eligible employees whose employment terminates after March 31, 2010 who are eligible 
for premium assistance' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 1 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "February 28," and inserting the following: 'March 31,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the applicability of the notice requirement and recognizes 
the recent extension of the program enacted by Congress until March 31,20 I O. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 285: Adjustment of Non-bank Mortgage Lender Fees 1'0 FlLlnd Investigative and Legal Compliance Personnel, a Major Substantive Rill Ie of the Department of Professim:nal and. Financial ReglLllation
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1768
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services

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Legislative Document 
No. 1768 
H.P.1258 
House of Representatives, February4, 2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 285: Adjustment 
of Non-bank Mortgage Lender Fees 1'0 FlLlnd Investigative and 
Legal Compliance Personnel, a Major Substantive Rill Ie of the 
Department of Professim:nal and. Financial ReglLllation 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative TREAT of Hallowell for the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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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, the. Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and " 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legi'slature's position on fInal adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. . Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 285: Adjustment of 
Non-bank. Mortgage Lender Fees To Fund Investigative and Legal Compliance." 
Personnel, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble,this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
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This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 285: Adjustment of Non-bank 
Mortgage Lender Fees To Fund Investigative and Legal Compliance Personnel, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Professional and Financjal Regulation. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 285: Adjustment of Non-bank M0l1gage Lender Fees To Fund Investigative and Legal Compliance Personnel, a Major Substantive Rule of the Depm1ment of Professional and Financial Regulation
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1768
Committee Amendment CA_A_H710 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1258, L.D. 1768, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 285: Adjustment of Non-bank M0l1gage Lender Fees To 
Fund Investigative and Legal Compliance Personnel, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Depm1ment of Professional and Financial Regulation" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/08/1 0 Mac 
LD 1768 
LR 2589(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 285: Adjustment of Non-bank Mortgage Lender 
Fees To Fund Investigative and Legal Compliance Personnel, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'A" 
ComDlittee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The major substantive rule under review would increase the volume fee charged to supervised lenders (other than 
supervised financial organizations) making residential loans from $20 per $100,000 of loans made to $35 per 
$100,000 to support existing staff of the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection in the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation. 
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An Act To Extend the Temporary Reduction in High-stakes Beano License Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1770
Committee Amendment CA_A_H671 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 1260, L.D. 1770, Bill, "An Act To 
Extend the Temporary Reduction in High-stakes Beano License Fees" 
Amend the bill by inse1ting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Licensing and Enforcement - Public Safety 0712 
Initiative: Reduces allocation to reflect the extension of the reduction in license fees for 
high-stakes beano to fiscal years 2009-10 and 2010-11. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
($25,000) 
($25,000) 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2010-11 
($25,000) 
($25,000) 
Approved: 02/24/10 frac:.. 
LD 1770 
LR 2544(02) 
An Act To Extend the Temporary Reduction in High-stal{es Beano License Fees 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
($25,000) 
($25,000) 
2010-11 
($25,000) 
($25,000) 
Projections 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
This legislation extends the reduction in annual high-stakes beano license fees to fiscal years 2009-10 and 2010-11 
and would result in a decrease in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the Department of Public Safety of $25,000 
in both years. The bill includes a deallocation to the Department of Public Safety of $25,000 in fiscal years 2009-\ 0 
and 2010-11 to reflect the license fee decrease. 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with reporting on the enforcement and administrative 
functions associated with high-stakes beano can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Include AU Children in the Conditions of Education Report (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1771
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: EVES, MITCHELL, BERRY, HUNT, SANBORN, STRANG BURGESS, STUCKEY, MILLS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
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124th MAl E LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1771 
H.P. 1261 
House of Representatives, February 4,2010 
An Act To Include AU Children in the Conditions of Education 
Report 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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Presented by Representative EVES of North Berwick. 
Cosponsored by President MITCHELL of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, HUNT of Buxton, SANBORN of Gorham, 
STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, STUCKEY of Portland, Senator: MILLS of Somerset. 
Printed L'1l rccyc:h:d paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §10, first 'ii, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 395, Pt. J, § 1 ,is 
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amended to read: 
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The Education Research Institute, referred to in this section as the "institute," is 
established to collect and analyze education information and perform targeted education 
research for the Legislature. 
The institute shall create and maintain an education 
information system that tracks important early care and education data for public 
preschool programs, kindergalien and grades one to 12. The institute shall also conduct 
exploratory, long-term research on education issues. 
Sec. 2. 20"A MRSA §10, sub-§2, ~G, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 395; Pt. J, § 1, is 
amended to read: 
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G. 
The Maine Municipal Association; aHfI. 
Sec. 3. 20-A MRSA §10, sub-§2, GjlH, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 395, Pt. J, § 1, is . 
amended to read: 
H. 
The Maine Principals Association7; and 
Sec. 4. 20-A MRSA §10, sub-§2, ~ is enacted to read: 
'I. The Maine Children's Growth Council. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Education Research Institute to include in the information that it 
collects and analyzes infonnation on early care and public preschool programs. The bill 
also adds as a member of the steering committee a person from the Maine Children's 
Growth Council. 
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An Act To Improve Dental Insurance Coverage for Maine Children
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1773
Committee Amendment CA_A_S431 (Senate)
Amends: 24 MRSA §2317-B, 24-A MRSA §2766

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" II " to S.P. 680, L.D. 1773, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Dental Insurance Coverage for Maine Children" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24 MRSA §2317-B, sub-§12-F is enacted to read: 
12-F. Title 24-A, sections 2766 and 2847-R. Enrollment of dependent children in 
dental coverage, Title 24-A, sections 2766 and 2847-R; 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §2766 is enacted to read: 
§2766. Enrollment of dependent children in dental coverage 
1. 
Offer of dependent coverage; enrollment period. 
All individual dental 
insurance policies and contracts that offer dependent coverage must offer the opportunity 
to enroll a dependent child in the dental insurance coverage at appropriate rates during the 
following periods: 
A. From birth to 30 days of age; and 
B. Any open or annual enrollment period. 
Sec. 3. 24-A MRS A §2847-R is enacted to read: 
§2847-R. Enrollment of dependent children in dental coverage 
1. Offer of dependent coverage; enrollment period. All group dental insurance 
policies, contracts and certificates that offer dependent coverage must offer the 
opportunity to enroll a dependent child in the dental insurance coverage at appropriate 
rates during the following periods: 
A. From birth to 30 days of age; and 
B. Any open or annual enrollment period. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A· to S.P. 680, L.D. 1773 
Sec. 4. Application. The requirements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts 
and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this 
State on or after January 1, 2011. For purposes of this Act, all contracts are deemed to be 
renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendmentreplaces the bill. It requires dental insurance policies, contracts and 
certificates that provide coverage of dependent children to allow the opportunity to enroll 
a dependent child in dental insurance coverage during the first 30 days of the child's life 
and any open or annual enrollment period. The provisions of this amendment apply to all 
policies, contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or 
renewed on or after January 1,2011. 
COMMITTEE A 'ENDMENT 
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An Act To Strengthen Collection of Unredeemed Beverage Container Deposits
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1774
Committee Amendment CA_A_H717 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1263, L.D. 1774, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen Collection of Unredeemed Beverage Container Deposits" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee and incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/03/1 0 
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LD 1774 
LR 2570(02) 
An Act To Strengthen Collection of Unredeemed Beverage Container Deposits 
Fiscal Note for Bm as Amended by Committee Amendment '"r.}" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
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This legislation allows disclosure of registration, payment and reporting information for initiators of deposit by Maine) 
Revenue Services to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources. This disclosure will allow the 
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department to compare reporting and payment information to current registration and licensing information to 
determine compliance with reporting and payment requirements. It is expected that this disclosure will increase 
unclaimed deposits paid to the. State, thus increasing General Fund revenues. However, until the information is 
disclosed to the department, no estimate of the increase can be made. 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources associated with the provisions of this 
legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Strengtll:D.enCoHection of Unredeemed Beverage Container Deposits
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1774
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MARTIN
Amends: 36 MRSA §191

Legislative Document 
. No. 1774 
H.P.1263 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2010 . 
An Act To Strengtll:D.enCoHection of Unredeemed Beverage 
Container Deposits 
(EMERGENCY) 
. R.eference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
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. MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
. Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Cosponsored bySenator SCHNEIDER ofPenohscot and 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, HUNT of Buxton, MacDONALD of Boothbay, MARTIN 
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of Orono, SMITH of Monmouth, WRIGHT of Berwick, Senators: RECTOR of Knox, 
SULLIVAN of York. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts iild resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective· until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, it is in the public interest to ensure that initiators of deposit are 111 
compliance with repOIting and payment requiI'ements as soon as possible; and 
Whereas, revision~ are needed to facilitate compliance with those requirements; and 
Whereas, in the judgmentofthe 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, 
lOBe it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 32 MRS A §1866-E, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. Removal of beverage. The depaItment may remove from sale a beverage that is 
sold or distributed in the State by an initiator of deposit who is not in compliance with the' 
repOlting and payment requirements established in this section if the department is 
notified by the State Tax Assessor of that noncompliance. The department shall allow the 
sale of the beverage to resume upon notification by the State Tax Assessor that all 
delinquent reports have been submitted and all payments are current. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §191, sub-§2, ~p is enacted to read: 
PP. 
The disclosure of registration, repOIting and payment infonnation to the 
Department 'of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources necessary for the 
administration of Title 32, chapter 28. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws relating to beverage containers to provide that the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources may remove beverages from sale 
when the initiator .of deposit is not in compliance with reporting and payment 
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requirements. 
This bill amends the laws governing the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Bureau of Revenue Services to provide that the bureau may disclose to the 
Department of Agriculture,Food and Rural Resources registration, reporting and 
payment information necessary for' the administration and. enforcement of the beverage 
container laws. 
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An Act To Strengthen Collection of Unredeemed Beverage Container Deposits
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1774
Committee Amendment CA_B_H718 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §1866-E

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT;B" to H.P. 1263, L.D. 1774, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen Collection of Unredeemed Beverage Container Deposits" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Unclaimed Deposits' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the. 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1866-E, first ~,as enacted by PL 2003, c. 499, §8, is 
amended to read: 
The provisions of this section apply only to those beverage containers that are not 
subject to a commingling agreement pursuant to section 1866-D and do not apply to wine 
distributors that are not participants in commingling agreements and that have wine 
distributing facilities in this State.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and replaces the bill with a 
provision that exempts wine distributors that are not' participants in commingling 
agreements and that have wine distributing facilities in this State from the laws governing 
unclaimed deposits for beverage containers. 
This amendment also removes the 
emergency preamble and the emergency clause. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/10/10 ;tb?ac:.. 
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lLD 1774 
LR 2570(03) 
An Act To Strengthen Collection ofUmredeemed Beverage Container Deposits 
Fisc~1 Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Arnendment . .:B" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
$29,700 
($29,700) 
($2,700) 
Projections 
2011-12 
$29,700 
($29,700) 
($2,700) 
Projections 
2012-13 
$29,700 
($29,700) 
($2,700) 
Exempting wine distributors that are not participants in co-mingling agreements from the laws governing unclaimed 
deposits of beverage containers would reduce General Fund revenue by $29,700 annually beginning in fiscal year 
2010-11. 
This legislation would also result in a $2,700 reduction in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the Department of 
Agrictil ture, Food and Rural Resources beginning in fiscal year 2010-11 as wine distributors would not be required to 
be licensed as initiators of deposit. 
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