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An Act To Ensure Access to Public Information
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0546
Committee Amendment CA_A_S119 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §1985

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 206, L.D. 546, Bill, "An Act To Ensure 
Access to Public Information" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §1985 is enacted to read: 
§1985. Response to requests for public records 
Each agency that collects and uses data or information is responsible for responding 
to requests for public data or information hosted on state-owned computer devices. The 
office shall assist the agency in searching for and identifying all data and information 
stored within the office and in retrieving and compiling the data and information.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It adds a new section to the law governing the 
Office of Information Technology to clarify that an agency that collects or uses data or 
information is responsible for responding to requests for the data or information and that 
the office is responsible for assisting the agency in searching for and identifying the data 
and information stored within the office. The office must also assist in retrieving and 
compiling the data and information to help the agency respond to the request. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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CQMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fisca1 Detai1 and Notes 
Rev'ised: 04/16/09 
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LD 546 
LR 748(02) 
An Act To Ensure Access to Public Information 
Fis~al Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fA It 
Comrnittee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to the Office ofInfom1ation Services to assist state agencies with requests for public records can 
be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0545
Committee Amendment CA_A_S142 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 205, L.D. 545, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Tax Exemption Regarding Leased Property" 
Amend the bill in section I by striking out all of paragraph K (page I, lines 4 to 8 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
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+fie Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the real and personal 
property leased by and occupied or used solely for its own purposes by an 
incorporated benevolent and charitable organization that is exempt from taxation 
under section 50 I of the Code and the primary purpose of which is the operation of a 
hospital licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services, a health 
maintenance organization or a blood bank are exempt from taxation. For property tax 
years beginning on or after April 1, 2012, the exemption provided by this paragraph 
does not include real property.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays until 2012 the implementation of the restnctlOn of the 
property tax exemption for leased property used by a hospital, health maintenance 
organization or blood bank. 
FISCAL ;\OTE HEQLlRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/21/09 
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LD545 
LR 1176(02) 
An Act To Amend the Tax Exemption Regarding Leased Property 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A." 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Unfunded 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Unit Affected 
Local Cost 
Requiring municipalities to engage in additional administrative and clerical 
functions, including expanding the tax base, may be a mandate under the 
Constitution of Maine. 
Municipality 
Insignificant 
statewide 
The required local activities in this bill may represent a State mandate pursuant to the Constitution of Maine. Unless 
General Fund appropriations are provided to fund at least 90% of the additional costs or a Mandate Preamble is 
amended to the bill and two-thirds of the members of each House vote to exempt this mandate from the funding 
requirement, municipalities may not be required to implement these changes. 
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An Act To Amend the Employment Practices Law Regarding Substance Abuse Testing
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0549
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H179 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "1/,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 209, 
L.D. 549, BjIJ, "An Act To Amend the Employment Practices Law Regarding Substance 
Abuse Testing" 
Amend the amendment in the first paragraph after the title in the, 4th to 6th lines 
(page I, lines 14 to 16 in amendment) by strikirig out the following: "minimum cutoff 
levels and procedures set forth by the United States Department of Health and, Human 
Services, Substance Abuse' and Mental Health Services Administration apply" and 
inserting the following: 'minimum cutoff levels and procedures that apply are those set 
forth in the Federal Register, Volume 69, No.7 I, sections 3.4 to 3.7 on pages 19697 and 
19698' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the particular cutoff levels and procedures for 
substance abuse testing to be used when the Department of Health and Human Services 
. does not have established cutoff levels and procedures are those as printed in the Federal 
Register, Volume 69, No. 71, sections 3.4 to 3.7 on pages 19697 and 19698. 
SPONSORED BY: , ,£L, ~ 
(Representative rJrTLE) 
TOWN: Sanford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure Access to Public Information
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0546
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TRAHAN, TARDY, RA YE, SMITH, BERRY, HILL, WEA VER
Amends: 5 MRSA §1982

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Legislative Document 
No. 546 
S.P.206 
In Senate, February 12,2009 
An Act To Ensure Access to Public Information 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representative TARDY of Newport and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: RA YE of Washington, SMITH of Piscataquis, Representatives: BERRY of 
Bowdoinham, HILL of York, WEA VER of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.!. 5 MRSA §1982, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, § 16, is 
amended to read: 
9. Protection of information fIles. The Chief Information Officer shall develop 
rules regarding the safeguarding, maintenance and use of information files relating to data 
processing, subject to the approval of the commissioner. The office is responsible for the 
enforcement of those rule::;. All-- Although all data files are the property of the agency or 
agencies responsible for their collection and use, the office shall provide access to public 
records in compliance with the policy adopted under subsection 10. 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §1982, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10. Response to requests for public records. The office shall provide access to 
public records that exist in electronic format that are created, collected or used by any 
agency or agencies for which the office provides services. The Chief Information Officer 
shall adopt rules establishing a procedure to respond to requests for public records that 
exist in electronic format. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical 
rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that data files of state agencies are the property of the agency or 
agencies responsible for their collection and use. The Office of Information Technology's 
current policy prohibits the office from providing access to other agencies' electronic 
records, but the office refers the requests to the appropriate agencies. 
This bill amends the laws governing the Office of Information Technology to provide 
that the office must provide access to public records that exist in electronic format if the 
records requested are created, collected or used by an agency or agencies for which the 
office provides services. The bill requires the Chief Information Officer to adopt routine 
technical rules to carry out this change in law. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0549
Committee Amendment CA_A_S75 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 209, L.D. 549, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Employment Practices Law Regarding Substance Abuse Testing" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph G in subparagraph (3) in the last 3 lines 
(page 2, lines 5 to 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "cutoff levels and procedures 
cleared or approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration must be used" and 
inserting the following: 'minimum cutoff levels and procedures set forth by the United 
States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health 
Services Administration apply' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that if the Department of Health and Human Services does 
not have established cutoff levels and procedures for a particular federally approved 
substance abuse test the cutoff levels and procedures established by the United States 
Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
Administration apply. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/24/09 ;;:b:;'ac:.. 
124tb MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD549 
LR 736(02) 
An Act To Amend the Employment Practices Law Regarding Substance Abuse Testing 
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 - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Amend the Employment Practices Law Regarding Substance Abuse Testing
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0549
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S99 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 209, 
L.D. 549, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Employment Practices Law Regarding Substance 
Abuse Testing" 
Amend the amendment in the first paragraph after the title in the 4th to 6th lines 
(page 1, lines 14 to 16 in amendment) by striking out the following: "minimum cutoff 
levels and procedures set forth by the United States Department of Health and Human 
Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration apply" and 
inserting the following: 'minimum cutoff levels and procedures that apply are those set 
forth in the Federal Register, Volume 69, No. 71, sections 3.4 to 3.7 on pages 19697 and 
19698' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the particular cutoff levels and procedures for 
substance abuse testing to be used when the Department of Health and Human Services 
does not have established cU!9-ff"leyeI'S and pr<R1edures are those as printed in the Federal 
Regis1er, Volume ~ 
sectfon'i13.4 to 3.7 "n paget 19697 and 19698. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
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LD549 
LR 736(04) 
An Act To Amend the Employment Practices Law Regarding Substance Abuse Testing 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Spo'nsor: Sen. Weston of Waldo 
Fiscal Note Required: No 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
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An Act To Improve the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0551
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FINCH

Legislative Document 
No. 551 
H.P.389 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
An Act To Improve the Essential Programs and Services Funding 
Formula 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FINCH of Fairfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
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SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to improve the essential programs and 
services funding formula. 
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Resolve, To Allow the Department of Transportation To Transfer Certain Land to the Greater Grand Isle Historical Society
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0554
Committee: TranspOliation
Sponsors: AYOTTE, JACKSON, CLARK, EDGECOMB, JOY, MARTIN, THERIAULT, WILLETTE, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 554 
H.P.392 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
Resolve, To Allow the Department of Transportation To Transfer 
Certain Land to the Greater Grand Isle Historical Society 
Reference to the Committee on TranspOliation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative AYOTTE of Caswell. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Easton, EDGECOMB of Caribou, JOY of Crystal, MARTIN of 
Eagle Lake, THERIAULT of Madawaska, WILLETTE of Presque Isle, Senator: SHERMAN 
of Aroostook. 
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Sec. 1. Commissioner of Transportation directed to convey certain real 
estate. R.esolved: That the Commissioner of Transportation shall transfer the State's 
fee interest in a parcel of land located in the Town of Grand Isle to the Greater Grand Isle 
Historical Society. The parcel of land is known as the Grand Isle Picnic and Rest Area. 
SUMMAR.Y 
This resolve authorizes the transfer of certain land to the Greater Grand Isle 
Historical Society. 
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Resolve, To Allow the Department of Transportation To Transfer Certain Land to the Greater Grand Isle Historical Society
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0554
Committee Amendment CA_A_H9 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 392, L.D. 554, "Resolve, To Allow the 
Department of Transportation To Transfer Certain Land to the Greater Grand Isle 
Historical Society" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first line (page 1, line 1 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Commissioner of Transportation directed" and inserting the following: 
'Governor' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Commissioner of Transportation" and inserting the following: 'Governor, 
upon recommendation of the Commissioner of Transportation,' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment authorizes 
the 
Governor, 
upon 
recommendation of the 
Commissioner of Transportation, to transfer certain land to the Greater Grand Isle 
Historical Society. The resolve directed the Commissioner of Transportation to make 
that transfer. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03118/09 frac:.. 
LD554 
LR 1726(02) 
Resolve, To Allow the Department of Transportation To Transfer Certain Land to the Greater Grand 
Isle Historical Society 
FiscaJ Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Loss of Asset - Highway Fund 
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Conveyance of land to the Greater Grand Isle Historical Society at less than fair market value represents a reduction of 
asset value to the Highway Fund. In this case the Department of Transportation will no longer have to maintain the" 
area and the Greater Grand Isle Historical Society has indicated its intention to improve and maintain the site.) 
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Resolve, Authorizing Coverage of Enteral Formula under the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0552
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BOLAND, TRAHAN, BEAUDOIN, CASAVANT, DRISCOLL, JOY, MORRISON, TRINW ARD, TUTTLE, NUTTING

FIRST REGULAR S~SSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 552 
H.P.390 
House of Representatives, February 12,2009 
Resolve, Authorizing Coverage of Enteral Formula under the 
MaineCare Program 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BOLAND of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CASAVANT of Biddeford, DRISCOLL of 
Westbrook, JOY of Crystal, MORRISON of South Portland, TRINW ARD of Waterville, 
TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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Sec. 1. MaineCare rules, coverage for enteral formulas. Resolved: That 
the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend the rules for the MaineCare 
program by October 1, 2009 to provide as a benefit coverage for prescribed medically 
necessary enteral formulas to apply to all Medicaid populations. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend the 
MaineCare rules to require coverage for all Medicaid populations for medically necessary 
enteral formulas and is modelled after the New York State Medicaid program, which has 
authorized such coverage since 1997. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, F·ood and Rural Resources To Study Potential Uses of a Potato Plant That Is Toxic to the Colorado Potato Beetle
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0557
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry,
Sponsors: DAVIS, EDGECOMB, JOHNSON, JOY, THERIAULT, SMITH

Legislative Document 
No. 557 
H.P.395 
House of Representatives, Febmary 17, 2009 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, F·ood and Rural 
Resources To Study Potential Uses of a Potato Plant That Is Toxic to 
the Colorado Potato Beetle 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: EDGECOMB of Caribou, JOHNSON of Greenville, JOY of 
Crystal, THERIAULT of Madawaska, Senator: SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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Sec. 1. 
Colorado potato beetle. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall conduct a study to examine the potential 
uses of a locally developed potato plant that is toxic to the Colorado potato beetle, a 
significant pest to potato crops. Before conducting the study, the department must obtain 
the appropriate approval, names or other legal pennission from the developer; and be it 
further 
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Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources shall report its findings under section 1, including any recommendations, to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and ForestlY by December 15, 
2009. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to 
'conduct a study to examine the potential uses of a loca11y developed potato plant that is 
toxic tothe Colorado potato beetle, a significant pest to potato crops. Before conducting 
the study, the department must obtain the appropriate approval, names or other legal 
permission from the developer. 
The department shall report its findings arid 
recommendations to th,e Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry by December 15, 2009. 
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An Act To Amend Notification Procedures oftbe Maine Land Use Regulation Commission , Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0558
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: GOOLEY, CLARK, CROCKETT, DAVIS, JOHNSON, SHERMAN, SMITH
Amends: 12 MRSA §685-C

Legislative Document 
No. 558 
H.P.396 
House of Representatives, Febmary 17,2009 
An Act To Amend Notification Procedures oftbe Maine Land Use 
Regulation Commission 
, Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SA VIELLO. of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOOLEY of Franklin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CROCKETT of Bethel, DAVIS of Sangerville, 
JOHNSON of GreenviUe, McFADDEN ofDelmysville, Senators: SHERMAN of Aroostook, 
SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §685-C, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
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1-A. Revision to plan; notification requirements. Prior to initiating the process of 
updating or revising the comprehensive land use plan adopted pursuant to subsection 1, 
the commission shall notify each individual property owner within the commission's 
jurisdiction: 
\.. That the commission is initiating the process of updating the comprehensive land 
u,?e plan; and 
B. Of the availability of information regarding the comprehensive land use plan, the 
proposed revisions to the comprehensive land use plan and the process for input and 
comment by the public and the means of accessing that information. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill requires that, prior to initiating the process of updating or revising the 
comprehensive land use plan, the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission notify each 
individual property owner within the commission's jurisdiction that the commission is 
initiating the process of lip dating the plan and how to access information regarding the 
plan the proposed revisions to the plan and the process for public input and comment. 
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An Act To Update the Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0559
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CONNOR, CLEARY, CRAY, PRATT, SHAW, SMITH, NUTTING

Legislative Document 
No. 559 
H.P.397 
House of Representatives, Febmary 17,2009 
An Act To Update the Board of Pesticides Control 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CONNOR of Kennebunk. 
Cosponsored by Senator HOBB~S of York and 
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. MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND· 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton, CRAY of Palmyra, McCABE of Skowhegan, PRATT 
of Eddington, SHAW of Standish, SMITH of Monmouth, Senator: NUTTING of 
Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MR.SA §1471-B, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, § 17, 
is further amended to read: 
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1. Board established. The Board of Pesticides Control is established by Title 5, 
section 12004-D, subsection 3, within the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources. 
Except as providediri·this . chapter, the board must be compose~ of 7 
members, appointed by the Goverrior, subject to approval by the joint standing committee 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over agricultural matters and, confinnation' by the 
Senate. To provide the knowledge and experience ,necessary for carrying out the duties 
of the board, the board must consist of the following members: one person with practical 
experience and knowledge regarding the agricultural use of chemicals in agriculture; one 
person who has with practical experience and knowledge regarding the use of chemicals 
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in forest management; one person from the medical community; 'it one scientist from the 
University of Maine System specializing in agronomy or entomology having practical 
experience and knowledge of lntegrated pest management; one commercial applicator 
with, practical experience and lmowledge regarding structural pest management; and 2 
persons appointed to represent the public. The 2 members appointed to represent the 
public must have a demonstrated interest in. practical experience and knowledge. 
regarding environmental protection and represent different geographic areas of the State. 
The tenn must be for 4 years, except that of the initial' appointees, 2 shall serve 4-year 
tenns, 2 shall serve 3-yeat tenns, 2 shall serve 2-year tenns and one shall serve it one-
year tenn. Any vacancy must be filled by an appointment for the remainder of the 
unexpired tenn. 
Sec. 2. 22 MR.SA §1471-B, sllb-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Endorsement of nominees. The board mainot express support for or opposition 
to nominees to the board. 
SUMMAR.Y 
This bill clarifies and makes consistent the language describing the qualifications for 
members of the Board of Pesticides ControL The bill clarifies that the member who is a 
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commercial applicator must have expertise in structural pest management; The bill 
prohibits the board from advocating for or against nominees to the board. 
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An Act To.P·aya State Share into the HealthlnfoNet System
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0563
Committee: Appropliations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MILLER, RA YE, CONNOR, PERRY, MILLS

Legislative Document 
No. 563 
H.P.401 
House of Representatives, February 17, 
An Act To.P·aya State Share into the HealthlnfoNet System 
Reference to the Committee on Appropliations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MILLER of Somerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: CONNOR of Kennebunk, PERRY of Calais, Senator: MILLS of Somerset. 
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He it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
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Initiative: Appropriates funds for grants to HealthInfoNet for the State's contribution to 
support Maine's health information exchange system. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$250,000 
$250,000 . 
2010-11 
$250,000 
$250,000 
This. bill appropriates $250,000 in each of fiscal years 2009-10 and 2010-11 for 
grants to HealthInfoNet for the State's contribution to SUppOit Maine's health informatiori 
exchange system. 
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An Act To Support Maine State Parks·
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0562
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: McCABE, BRYANT, FLOOD, GIFFORD, O'BRIEN, PIER, PRATT, NUTTING

Legislative Document 
No. 562 
H.P.400 
House of Representatives, Febmary 17,2009 
An Act To Support Maine State Parks· 
Submitted by the Department of Conservation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxfoi'd and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CRA Y of Palmyra, EDGECOMB ofCmibou, FLOOD of Winthrop, 
GIFFORD of Lincoln, O'BRIEN of Lincolnville, PIER of Bremen, PRATT of Eddington, 
Senator: NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §1825, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. State Parl{S Improvement Fund establishe-d;sale of merchandise. The State 
Parks Improvement Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within 
the bureau. The fund is nonlapsing. The bureau may sell within parks or historic sites 
general merchandise that is distinctive to the parks or historic· sites or useful to the 
enjoyment of the parks or historic sites .. Items that may be sold include, but are not 
limited to hats, coffee mugs, bumper stickers, t-shirts, tote bags. and firewood. 
Merchandise sold by the bureau must be of good qualitY, appropriate for sale by the 
bureau and sold for a reasonable fee. The bureau also may rent items to be used for the 
enjoyment of the park or historic site, including, but not limited to, rowboats, canoes, 
kayaks and bicycles. To the extent the bureau needs to contract with vendors to obtain 
goods or services in order to develop, create or manufacture merchandise for sale or 
lease, the commissioner shall, to the maximum extent practicable, contract with vendors 
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located in this State. All proceeds from the sale or lease of merchandise pursuant to this 
subsection must be deposited in the fund -and used for the operation and maintenance of 
parks. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands to sell 
merchandise and rent equipment at state parks and historic sites and deposit the money 
received into the State Parks Improvement Fund, a dedicated account to be used for the 
operations and maintenance of state parks. 
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An Act To Define Edentulous Arch" in the Laws Governing Denturists
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0565
Committee Amendment CA_A_H108 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" I.J "to H.P. 403, L.D. 565, Bill, "An Act To Define 
"Edentulous Arch" in the Laws Governing Denturists" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Direct the Board of Dental Examiners To Review the Definition of 
"Edentulous Arch" in the Rules Governing Denturists' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Board of Dental Examiners to review the rules regarding 
denturists. Resolved: That the Board of Dental Examiners, established in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 10, shall review the definition of 
"edentulous arch" in its rules governing denturists. The Board of Dental Examiners shall 
provide a summary of this review and any changes made pursuant to this section in a 
report to the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic 
Development no later than January 30, 2010.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that directs the Board of Dental 
Examiners to review the definition of "edentulous arch" in its rules governing denturists. 
It also directs the board to provide a summary of this review and any changes made as a 
result in a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic 
Development no later than January 30, 2010. 
FISCAL 'iOTE HEQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/10/09 frac:.. 
LD565 
LR 1859(02) 
An Act To Define "Edentulous Arch" in the Laws Governing Denturists 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Board of Dental Examiners affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation associated with conducting the required review can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Define "Edentulous Arch" in the Laws Governing DentQrists
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0565
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Qevelopment
Sponsors: SHAW, JACKSON, BRYANT, DUCHESNE, GILBERT, WILLETTE

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Legislative Document 
No. 565 
H.P.403 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2009 
An Act To Define "Edentulous Arch" in the Laws Governing 
DentQrists 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Qevelopment suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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. MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, DUCHESNE of Hudson, GILBERT of Jay, GILES 
6fBelfast, WALSH INNES ofYarrnouth, MacDONALD of Boothbay, McCABE of 
Skowhegan, WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRS A §1100-B, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
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2-A. Edentulous arch. "Edentulous arch" means a maxillmyor mandibular arch 
that is devoid of or absent any teeth 'or roots, but that may include implants. 
SUMMARY 
This bill defines the term "edentulous arch'; to mean a maxillary or mandibular arch 
that is devoid of or absent any teeth or roots, but that may include implants. 
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An Act To Amend the Petroleum Market Share Act
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0566
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HUNT, CLEARY, EATON, FLAHERTY, SMITH
Amends: 10 MRSA §1677

. FIRST REGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 566 
H.P.404 
House of Representatives, Febmary 17, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Petroleum Market Share Act 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
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Presented by Representative HUNT of Buxton. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton,. COHEN of Portland, EATON of 
Sullivan, FLAHERTY of Scarborough, SMITH of Monmouth. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1677, as amended by PL 2005,_c. 155, §6, is further amended 
to read: 
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§1677. Report by Attorney General to Legislature 
A'1l1ually Every 3 years by December 31st April 1st or sooner at the Attorney 
General's discretion, the Attorney General shall make a' report to the' Legislature 
describing the concentration of retail outlets in the State or in sections of the State 
without disclosing the name of· any particular retaIler or retail outlet. The Attorney 
Genel al shall include in the iffiflUa:l: report a recommendation to the Legislature as to 
whether additional legislation is needed to further limit or curtail the activity of refmers 
operating retail outlets. 
ill formulating a legislative recommendation, the Attorney 
General shall consult with industry stakeholders; notwithstanding this consultation 
requirement, the substance of the recommendation is a matter for the Attorney General's 
sole discretion. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill changes the reporting date for the Attorney General's report to the 
Legislature describing the concentration of petroleum service stations or gas· stations in 
the State from annually on December 31st to April 1st every3 years or sooner at the 
' discretion of the Attorney General. 
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An Act To Provide Increased Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0567
Committee Amendment CA_A_H172 (House)

COMMITTEE AMEND~ENT "It" to H.P. 405, L.D. 567, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Increased Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Establish a Working Group To Increase Protection for Victims of 
Domestic Violence' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Working group to increase protection for victims of domestic 
violence. Resolved: That the Department of Corrections shall convene a working 
group of interested parties to establish a process to assess dangerousness and more 
effectively monitor those who commit domestic violence crimes. The working group 
shall review other states' existing electronic' monitoring and offender management 
programs, determine accurate costs and program management needs and identifY possible 
pilot sites in the State. 
The department shall submit a report to the' Joint Standing 
Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety· no later than January 15, 2010 
containing the recommendations, including proposed legislation, of the working group. 
The Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety may submit 
legislation to the 124th Legislature in 2010 based on the report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that requires the Department of 
Corrections to convene a working group to develop a process to assess dangerousness and 
more effectively monitor those who commit domestic violence crimes. The working 
group shall review other states' existing electronic monitoring and offender management 
programs, determine accurate costs and program management needs and identifY possible 
pilot sites in the State. The department shall submit a report including the working 
group's recommendations by January 15, 2010, and the Joint Standing Committee on 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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to H.P. 405, L.D. 567 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety may submit legislation to the 124th Legislature in 
0 based on the report. 
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An Act To Provide Increased Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fJr' 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional costs to the Department of Corrections to convene a working group on domestic violence crimes can be 
absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0799(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Petroleum Market Shan Act
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0566
Committee Amendment CA_A_H69 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 404, L.D. 566, Bill, "An. Act To 
Amend the Petroleum Market Share Act" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1677 by striking out all of the first paragraph (page 1, 
lines 5 to 14 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A .. '111ually by December 31st Every 2 years beginning April 1, 2010, the Attorney 
General shall make a report to the Legislature describing the concentration of retail 
outlets in the State or in sections of the State without disclosing the name of any 
particular retailer or retail outlet. The Attorney General shall include in the amtl:l:al report 
a recommendation to the Legislature as to whether additional legislation is needed to 
further limit or curtail the activity of refiners operating retail outlets. In formulating a 
legislative recommendation, the Attorney General shall 
consult with industry 
stakeholders; notwithstanding this consultation requirement, the substance of the 
recommendation is a matter for the Attorney General's sole discretion. 
Annually, 
beginning April 1, 2010, the Attorney General shall post on the Attorney General's 
publicly accessible website the aggregate data collected pursuant to this chapter.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the annual reporting requirement for the Attorney General's 
report to the Legislature pursuant to the Petroleum Market Share Act to require that the 
report be submitted to the Legislature every 2 years, beginning April 1, 2010. The bill 
proposed requiring the report to be submitted every 3 years. 
The amendment also 
requires the Attorney General to post the aggregate data collected pursuant to the 
Petroleum Market Share Act on the Attorney General's publicly accessible website on an 
.annual basis, beginning April 1, 2010. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/26109 :t:P'ac:.. 
LD566 
LR 1705(02) 
An Act To Amend the Petroleum Market Shan Act 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
The Department of the Attorney General may experience minor savings from the change in the reporting requirement. 
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An Act To Improvethe Laws Governing the Consolidation of School Administrative Units
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0570
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FINCH

FIRST'REGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 570 . 
H.P, 408 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2009 
An Act To Improvethe Laws Governing the Consolidation of School 
Administrative Units 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed, 
Presented by Representative FINCH of Fairfield, 
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Clerk 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to improve the laws governing the 
con1;l)lidation of school administrative uriits. 
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An Act Concerning the MaineSchool of Science and Mathematics
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0569
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PIEH

Legislative Document 
No. 569 . 
H.P·.407 
House of Representatives, February 17, 2009 
An Act Concerning the MaineSchool of Science and Mathematics 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PIEH of Bremen. 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMAR.Y 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the laws 'governing the Maine School of Science and 
Mathematics. 
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An Act Requiring 0 Assisted Living Facilities To Provide Automated External Defibri lIator A vailabi I ity
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0573
Committee Amendment CA_A_H90 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·"A " to H.P. 411, L.D. 573, Bill, "An Act Requiring 
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Assisted Living Facilities To Provide Automated External Defibri lIator A vailabi I ity" 
Amend the bill by insel1ing at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Appropriates and allocates funds for the equipment and training costs of 
automated external defibrillators required for licensed assisted housing programs. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$208,499 
$208,499 
2009-10 
$384,670 
$384,670 
2010-11 
$102,372 
$102,372 
2010-11 
$190,036 
$190,036 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and it adds an appropriations 
and allocations section to the bill. 
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FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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2009-10 
$208,499 
$208,499 
$384,670 
2010-11 
$102,372 
$102,372 
$190,036 
Projections 
2011-12 
$102,372 
$102,372 
$190,036 
Projections 
2012-13 
$102,372 
$102,372 
$190,036 
Provides an appropriation of $208,499 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $102,372 in fiscal year 2010-11 for the state share of 
total MaineCare costs of $593, 170 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $292,408 per year thereafter, assuming 217 MaineCare 
reimbursable homes, an estimated first year equipment cost of $2,050 per facility, ongoing equipment maintenance 
costs of $250 per facility per year and ongoing training costs of $1,500 per facility per year. Additional costs to the 
state for non-MaineCare reimbursable homes cannot be determined at this time. 
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An Act Requiring Assisted Living Facilities To Provide Automated . External Defibrillator Availability , Reference to the Coni.mittee on Health and Human Services suggested ~nd ordered plinted. 71/~~ 1/1· mll£~{
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0573
Sponsors: DAVIS, JOHNSON, SMITH
Amends: 22 MRSA §7852, 22 MRSA §7853

Legislative Document 
No. 573 
H.P.411 
House of Representatives, February 17, 
An Act Requiring Assisted Living Facilities To Provide Automated 
. External Defibrillator Availability 
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Reference to the Coni.mittee on Health and Human Services suggested ~nd ordered plinted. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Representative: JOHNSON of Greenville, Senator: SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §7852, sub-§5-A is enacted to read: 
5-A. Automated external defibrillator or AED. "Automated external defibrillator" 
or "AED" has the same meaning as in section 2150-C, subsection 1, paragraph A. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §7853, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 596, Pt. A, § 1 and 
affected by Pt. B, §25, is amended to read: 
2. Subject matter. The rules must include; but are ·notlimited to; administration, 
quality of care and treatment, if applicable, level and qualifications of staff, rights of 
residents, contracts, administration of medication, requirements for an AED access plan, 
available public and private sources of payment, health and safety of residents and staff, 
community relations and licensing procedures. 
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Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §7853, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
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8. AED access plan rules.. The rules must include requirements for each assisted 
housing program to establish an AED access plan that includes having an AED on the 
premises of the facility and at least one employee on duty during each shift who is trained 
in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an AED through a program of instruction 
approved by the department. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health' and Human Services to establish rules 
that require a licensed assisted housing program to establish an automated external 
defibrillator; AED, access plan that includes having an AEDon the premises of the 
facility and at least one employee on duty during each shift who is trained in 
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an AED. 
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