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Resolve, To Change the Name of the Northern Penobscot Technical Center
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0232
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CLARK, SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 232 
H.P. 185 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
Resolve, To Change the Name of the Northern Penobscot Technical 
Center 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Sec. 1.  Change to vocational center.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Education shall rename the Region 3, Northern Penobscot Technical Center the Region 3, 
Northern Penobscot Vocational Center. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Education to rename the Northern Penobscot 
Technical Center the Northern Penobscot Vocational Center.
An Act To Require High School Students To Register To Vote as a Requirement for Graduation
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0236
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BOLDUC
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4730

Legislative Document 
No. 236 
H.P. 189 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Require High School Students To Register To Vote as a 
Requirement for Graduation 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BOLDUC of Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4730 is enacted to read: 
§4730.  Register to vote 
A high school diploma may be awarded only to a secondary school student who has 
registered to vote in accordance with Title 21-A, section 122, unless that student is not 
eligible to register pursuant to Title 21-A.  School guidance counselors shall certify that a 
student has registered to vote in accordance with this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires all high school students that are eligible under the laws governing 
elections to register to vote in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, 
section 122 prior to graduation.  School guidance counselors are responsible for 
certifying that students have registered to vote.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Commercial Horticulturists
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0234
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HARVELL, SAVIELLO, BLACK, BURNS
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752, 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 234 
H.P. 187 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption to Commercial 
Horticulturists 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, BURNS of Whiting. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-I is enacted to read: 
1-I.  Commercial agricultural production.  "Commercial agricultural production" 
means the commercial production of crops for human or animal consumption, including 
the commercial production of sod, the commercial production of greenhouse or nursery 
products, the commercial production of seed to be used primarily to raise crops for 
nourishment of humans and animals and the commercial production of livestock. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§7-B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 422, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
7-B.  Products used in commercial agricultural and silvicultural crop 
production.  Sales of seed, fertilizers, defoliants and pesticides, including, but not limited 
to, rodenticides, insecticides, fungicides and weed killers, for use in the commercial 
agricultural production of an agricultural or the commercial production of a silvicultural 
crop. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes the following changes to the sales and use tax law with respect to 
commercial agriculture: 
1.  It enacts a definition of "commercial agricultural production" and specifies that it 
includes greenhouse and nursery products; and 
2.  It specifies that the sales tax exemption contained in current law applies to 
products used in commercial agricultural production.
An Act To Make Public the Names of Members of Limited Liability Companies
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0237
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CLARK, THOMAS
Amends: 31 MRSA §1512

Legislative Document 
No. 237 
H.P. 190 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Make Public the Names of Members of Limited Liability 
Companies 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator: THOMAS of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  31 MRSA §1512 is enacted to read: 
§1512.  Names of members 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Secretary of State 
shall make the names of members of a limited liability company formed under section 
1531 or a foreign limited liability company qualified to operate in the State under section 
1622 available to the public. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Secretary of State to make the names of members of a limited 
liability company available to the public.
An Act To Limit the Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption Provided to Benevolent and Charitable Institutions and To Repeal the Exemption Provided to Literary and Scientific Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0238
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CELLI, BEAULIEU
Amends: 36 MRSA §1483

Legislative Document 
No. 238 
H.P. 191 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Limit the Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption Provided to 
Benevolent and Charitable Institutions and To Repeal the 
Exemption Provided to Literary and Scientific Institutions 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CELLI of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Representative: BEAULIEU of Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1483, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2009, c. 434, §20, is further 
amended to read: 
7.  Benevolent and charitable institutions.  Vehicles owned and used solely for 
their own purposes by benevolent and charitable institutions that are incorporated by this 
State and entitled to exemption from property tax under section 652, subsection 1.  To be 
exempt under this subsection, a vehicle must be used solely for the institution's purposes 
and primarily for transporting or delivering tangible goods to persons who have been 
determined to be eligible to receive charitable services from the institution;  
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1483, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2009, c. 434, §20, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law that allows certain exemptions from the vehicle excise tax.  
It modifies the exemption for benevolent and charitable institutions by limiting it to only 
those vehicles owned by such an institution that are used solely for the institution's 
purposes and primarily for transporting or delivering goods to persons who have been 
determined to be eligible to receive charitable services from the institution.  It repeals the 
exemption for literary and scientific institutions.
An Act To Include Antique Motorcycles on the List of Vehicles That Are Exempt from Inspection
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0235
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GILBERT, THOMAS, BRYANT, CEBRA, MAZUREK, PEOPLES, ROSEN, THERIAULT, COLLINS, DIAMOND
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1752

Legislative Document 
No. 235 
H.P. 188 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Include Antique Motorcycles on the List of Vehicles That 
Are Exempt from Inspection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GILBERT of Jay. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CEBRA of Naples, MAZUREK of Rockland, 
PEOPLES of Westbrook, ROSEN of Bucksport, THERIAULT of Madawaska, Senators: 
COLLINS of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, antique motorcycles are driven in parades; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to be in effect for the parade season; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§10, as amended by PL 2003, c. 397, §7, is 
further amended to read: 
10.  Experimental motor vehicle.  A vehicle registered as an experimental motor 
vehicle pursuant to section 470.  An experimental motor vehicle must meet minimum 
equipment standards pursuant to section 470, subsection 2; and 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§11, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 397, §8, is 
amended to read: 
11.  Low-speed vehicle.  A low-speed vehicle registered pursuant to section 501, 
subsection 11.  A low-speed vehicle must be equipped in accordance with section 1925.; 
and 
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 
12.  Antique motorcycle.  An antique motorcycle registered under section 457. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes antique motorcycles on the list of vehicles that are exempt from 
inspection.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption on Fuel Used for Heating a Business
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0239
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: JOHNSON, THOMAS, DAVIS, GILLWAY, HARMON, MAKER, SARTY
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 239 
H.P. 192 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption on Fuel Used for Heating 
a Business 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, GILLWAY of Searsport, HARMON of Palermo, 
MAKER of Calais, SARTY of Denmark. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, heating costs are increasing rapidly and putting Maine businesses in 
financial jeopardy; and 
Whereas, it is necessary to enact this bill as early as possible in the heating season 
to alleviate the burden on those businesses; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2009, c. 625, §7, is further 
amended to read: 
9.  Coal, oil and wood.  Coal, oil, wood and all other fuels, except gas and 
electricity, when bought for cooking and heating in buildings designed and used for both 
human habitation and sleeping or when bought for heating a building in which business is 
conducted.  Kerosene or home heating oil that is prepackaged or dispensed from a tank 
for retail sale in containers with a capacity of 5 gallons or less is presumed to meet the 
requirements of this subsection.  A purchase of 200 pounds or less of wood pellets or of 
any 100% compressed wood product intended for use in a wood stove or fireplace is 
presumed to meet the requirements of this subsection. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§9-C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §36, is 
further amended to read: 
9-C.  Gas.  Sales of gas when bought for cooking and heating in buildings designed 
and used for both human habitation and sleeping, with the exception of hotels or when 
bought for heating a building in which business is conducted. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for coal, oil, wood or gas bought for heating 
a business.
An Act To Allow the Removal of Gravel Bars in the Sandy River
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0240
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BLACK, SAVIELLO, CRAFTS, CURTIS, DAVIS, DUNPHY, HARVELL, LONG, TIMBERLAKE, WOOD
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-P, 38 MRSA §480-Q

Legislative Document 
No. 240 
H.P. 193 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Allow the Removal of Gravel Bars in the Sandy River 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, CURTIS of Madison, DAVIS of Sangerville, DUNPHY 
of Embden, HARVELL of Farmington, LONG of Sherman, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, 
WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §480-P, sub-§20, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 809, §2, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §480-Q, sub-§28, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 75, §4, is 
amended to read: 
28.  Release of water from dam after petition by owner for release from dam 
ownership or water level maintenance.  Activity associated with the release of water 
from a dam pursuant to an order issued by the department pursuant to section 905; and 
Sec. 3.  38 MRSA §480-Q, sub-§29, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 75, §5, is 
amended to read: 
29.  Dam safety order. Activity associated with the breach or removal of a dam 
pursuant to an order issued by the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management under Title 37-B, chapter 24.; and 
Sec. 4.  38 MRSA §480-Q, sub-§30 is enacted to read: 
30.  Removal or displacement of sediment within the Sandy River.  Removal or 
displacement of a point gravel bar within the Sandy River in the Town of Farmington.  
For the purposes of this subsection, "point gravel bar" means an accumulation of gravel, 
sand and silt deposited on the inside edge of a stream bend. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the removal or displacement of point gravel bars from the Sandy 
River in the Town of Farmington without a Natural Resources Protection Act permit from 
the Department of Environmental Protection.
An Act To Prevent the Spread of Milfoil in the Songo River
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0242
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: WATERHOUSE, SHERMAN, DUCHESNE, SAVIELLO
Amends: 38 MRSA §1873

Legislative Document 
No. 242 
H.P. 195 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Prevent the Spread of Milfoil in the Songo River 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WATERHOUSE of Bridgton. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representative: DUCHESNE of Hudson, Senator: SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
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 Songo River in the Town of Naples has a known infestation of an 
aquatic invasive plant species that is spreading and threatening the aquatic environment 
and the economy of the Town of Naples and the State as a whole; and 
Whereas, this Act must take effect before the spring thaw so timely actions can be 
taken to prevent the spread of the aquatic invasive plant species in the Songo River; and  
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1873 is enacted to read: 
§1873.  Songo River locks 
The commissioner and the Commissioner of Conservation shall close the lock on the 
Songo River in the Town of Naples to prevent the upstream spread of aquatic invasive 
plant species. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and the 
Commissioner of Conservation to close the lock on the Songo River in the Town of 
Naples to prevent the upstream spread of aquatic invasive plant species.
An Act To Ensure Emergency Communications for Persons with Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0243
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: WEBSTER, THIBODEAU, BEAVERS, DION, DUNPHY, FITTS, HINCK, LUCHINI, BARTLETT, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 26 MRSA §1419

Legislative Document 
No. 243 
H.P. 196 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Ensure Emergency Communications for Persons with 
Disabilities 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Cosponsored by Senator THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, DION of Portland, DUNPHY of Embden, 
FITTS of Pittsfield, HINCK of Portland, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, Senators: BARTLETT of 
Cumberland, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1419, sub-§1, ¶B-2, as amended by PL 2003, c. 553, Pt. A, 
§1, is further amended to read: 
B-2.  "Specialized customer communications equipment" means communications 
equipment used by persons with disabilities to conduct telephone communications or 
equipment that provides or assists in providing emergency alert notification to deaf 
persons or hard-of-hearing persons.  "Specialized customer communications 
equipment" includes but is not limited to teletypewriters, artificial larynges, signaling 
devices, amplified handsets, telecoil technology, large number dial overlays, direct 
telephone dialing, fax machines, equipment necessary to use short message services 
or text message services and other equipment used by persons with disabilities to 
provide access to telephone networks and equipment that provides or facilitates 
emergency alert notification to deaf persons or hard-of-hearing persons. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds telecoil technology to the types of specialized customer 
communications equipment that may be made available by the Department of Labor, 
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services to low-income deaf, hard-of-hearing, late-deafened or 
speech-impaired persons and persons with disabilities to provide or facilitate emergency 
alert notifications.
An Act To Require the Daytime Use of Headlights on Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0246
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: KNAPP, BEAVERS, BOLDUC, PEOPLES, ROSEN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2067

Legislative Document 
No. 246 
H.P. 199 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Require the Daytime Use of Headlights on Motor 
Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KNAPP of Gorham.  (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, BOLDUC of Auburn, 
PEOPLES of Westbrook, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2067, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 249, §1, is 
amended to read: 
B.    At any time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric 
conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, freezing rain, fog or snow, persons or 
vehicles on the way are not discernible for a distance of 1,000 feet ahead; and 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2067, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 249, §1, is 
amended to read: 
C.    At any time when windshield wipers are in constant use.; and 
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §2067, sub-§1, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  While the vehicle is operated on a way, for a vehicle manufactured after 2010, 
except that hybrid vehicles of any model year are exempt from this paragraph. 
Sec. 4.  29-A MRSA §2067, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Enforcement.  A violation of subsection 1, paragraph D is a traffic infraction for 
which a fine of $25 may be imposed. 
Subsection 1, paragraph D may be enforced only if a law enforcement officer has 
detained the operator of a motor vehicle for suspected violation of another law. An 
operator is not subject to the penalty established in this subsection unless the operator is 
required to pay a fine for violating the other law. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the driver of a motor vehicle manufactured after 2010 use 
headlights any time the motor vehicle is operated on a way. The bill also adds a provision 
allowing enforcement of the mandatory headlights provision only when a vehicle is 
stopped for a suspected violation of another law.  A hybrid vehicle is exempt from the 
requirement of using headlights any time the vehicle is operated on a way.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Marine Resources To Extend the Carrier Vessel Size Limit in the Menhaden Pilot Program
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0244
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: PARRY, SULLIVAN, CRAY, GIFFORD, HARVELL, LIBBY, VALENTINO

Legislative Document 
No. 244 
H.P. 197 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Marine Resources To Extend 
the Carrier Vessel Size Limit in the Menhaden Pilot Program 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, GIFFORD of Lincoln, HARVELL of Farmington, LIBBY 
of Waterboro, VALENTINO of Saco. 
Sec. 1.  Menhaden pilot program vessel size.  Resolved:  That the Department 
of Marine Resources shall amend its rules for the menhaden pilot program regarding the 
limitation on the carrier vessel size to change the maximum carrier vessel size from 90 
feet to 120 feet.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Marine Resources to amend its rules for the 
menhaden pilot program to expand the carrier vessel size from 90 feet to 120 feet.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Waste Processing
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0245
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CELLI, BEAULIEU
Amends: 38 MRSA §1310-N

Legislative Document 
No. 245 
H.P. 198 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Waste Processing 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CELLI of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Representative: BEAULIEU of Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1310-N, sub-§11, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 414, §3, is 
amended to read: 
11.  Waste generated within the State.  Consistent with the Legislature's findings in 
section 1302, a solid waste disposal facility owned by the State licensed under this 
section may not be licensed to accept waste that is not waste generated within the State. 
For purposes of this subsection, "waste generated within the State" includes residue and 
bypass generated by incineration, processing and recycling facilities within the State or 
waste, whether generated within the State or outside of the State, if it is used for daily 
cover, frost protection or stability or is generated within 30 miles of the solid waste 
disposal facility.  For purposes of this subsection, "waste generated within the State" does 
not include waste that has its origin outside the State and was transported to another 
location within the State prior to being transported to the solid waste disposal facility. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that solid waste disposal facilities licensed in the State be licensed 
to only accept waste generated within the State and clarifies that waste generated within 
the State does not include waste that has its origin outside the State and was transported 
to another location within the State prior to being transported to the facility.
An Act To Provide for a Temporary License To Operate Certain Eating and Lodging Establishments
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0248
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MALABY, LANGLEY, FOSSEL, MAKER, O'CONNOR, PICCHIOTTI, RIOUX, SANDERSON, STRANG BURGESS, TILTON
Amends: 22 MRSA §2494, 22 MRSA §2495

Legislative Document 
No. 248 
H.P. 201 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Provide for a Temporary License To Operate Certain 
Eating and Lodging Establishments 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: FOSSEL of Alna, MAKER of Calais, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PICCHIOTTI 
of Fairfield, RIOUX of Winterport, SANDERSON of Chelsea, STRANG BURGESS of 
Cumberland, TILTON of Harrington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2494, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 838, §1, is 
amended to read: 
B.    Private secondary schools approved for tuition when school enrollments are at 
least 60% publicly funded students as determined by the previous school year's 
October to April average enrollment; and 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §2494, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 838, §1, is 
amended to read: 
C.    Schools operated by an agency of State Government for the education of 
children in unorganized territories; and 
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §2494, sub-§1, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  An eating establishment, eating and lodging place, lodging place, recreational 
camp, youth camp or camping area temporarily licensed pursuant to section 2495; 
Sec. 4.  22 MRSA §2495, as amended by PL 2009, c. 211, Pt. A, §8, is further 
amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
An initial applicant for a license under this chapter for a currently licensed eating 
establishment, eating and lodging place, lodging place, recreational camp, youth camp or 
camping area that requires a new license due to a change in the ownership of the eating 
establishment, eating and lodging place, lodging place, recreational camp, youth camp or 
camping area may also apply for a temporary license if the current license is in good 
standing.  A temporary license under this section is valid from the time of application 
until a determination by the department on the application for the initial license is made 
or for 60 days, whichever time frame is shorter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows an initial applicant for a license for a currently licensed eating 
establishment, eating and lodging place, lodging place, recreational camp, youth camp or 
camping area that needs a new license due to a change in ownership to also apply for a 
temporary license until a determination on the initial license application is reached or for 
days, whichever is shorter.  The fee for a temporary license is $100.
An Act To Amend the Gift Card Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0247
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PRESCOTT, RECTOR, COTTA, DAVIS, HAMPER, KNIGHT, KRUGER, PILON, SHAW, WEAVER
Amends: 33 MRSA §1953

Legislative Document 
No. 247 
H.P. 200 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Gift Card Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PRESCOTT of Topsham. 
Cosponsored by Senator RECTOR of Knox and 
Representatives: COTTA of China, DAVIS of Sangerville, HAMPER of Oxford, KNIGHT of 
Livermore Falls, KRUGER of Thomaston, PILON of Saco, SHAW of Standish, WEAVER of 
York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §1953, sub-§1, ¶G, as amended by PL 2007, c. 696, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
G.    A gift obligation or stored-value card, 2 5 years after December 31st of the year 
in which the obligation or the most recent transaction involving the obligation or 
stored-value card occurred, whichever is later, including the initial issuance and any 
subsequent addition of value to the obligation or stored-value card.  A period of 
limitation may not be imposed on the owner's right to redeem the gift obligation or 
stored-value card.  The amount unclaimed is 60% of the gift obligation's or stored-
value card's face value.  Notwithstanding section 1956, fees or charges may not be 
imposed on gift obligations or stored-value cards, except that the issuer may charge a 
transaction fee for the initial issuance and for each occurrence of adding value to an 
existing gift obligation or stored-value card.  These transaction fees must be disclosed 
in a separate writing prior to the initial issuance or referenced on the gift obligation or 
stored-value card.  Beginning November 1, 2008, if the gift obligation or stored-value 
card, other than a prepaid telephone service card, a gift obligation or nonreloadable 
stored-value card with an initial value of $5 or less or a stored-value card that is not 
purchased but provided as a promotion or as a refund for merchandise returned 
without a receipt, is redeemed in person and a balance of less than $5 remains 
following redemption, at the consumer's request the merchant redeeming the gift 
obligation or stored-value card must refund the balance in cash to the consumer.  This 
paragraph does not apply to prefunded bank cards; 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes from 2 years to 5 years the time after which a gift obligation or 
stored-value card is deemed abandoned. It also removes the requirement that a merchant 
must remit 60% of the unclaimed amount to the Treasurer of State.
An Act To Permit Tuition Subsidies by Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0250
Committee Amendment CA_A_H356 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §2951, 30-A MRSA §5724

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT -A " 
to H.P. 203, L.D. 250, Bill, "An Act To Permit 
Tuition Subsidies by Municipalities" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §2951, as amended by PL 2005, c. 153, §2, is further 
amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
A legislative body of a municipality may adopt an ordinance to raise or appropriate 
money to reimburse all or part of tuition to parents of students who attend private schools. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §5724, last~, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 and 
Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is 
further amended to read: 
A municipality may not provide services, materials or equipment for use in religious 
courses, devotional exercises, religious training or any other religious activity. 
A 
legislative body of a municipality may adopt an ordinance to raise or appropriate money 
to reimburse all or part of tuition to parents of students who attend private schools.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It allows municipalities to adopt ordinances to 
raise or appropriate money to reimburse all or pmi of tuition to parents of students who 
attend private schools. 
FISC.-\L SOTE REQ/jlkED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~o~s 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/19/11 ftrac. 
LD250 
LR950(02) 
An Act To Permit Tuition Subsidies by Municipalities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment I~" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
This legislation will not impact the total cost ofK-12 public education or the State's share of that cost. 
LR0950(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish the Wilderness Rescue Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0251
Committee Amendment CA_A_H32 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 204, L.D. 251, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish the Wilderness Rescue Fund" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Establish the Wilderness Rescue Task Force' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Wilderness Rescue Task Force. Resolved: That the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall establish the Wilderness Rescue Task Force to study 
the necessity and feasibility of establishing first aid stations and helicopter landing areas 
in remote locations where access and first aid supplies may not be readily available to 
search and rescue personnel; and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Wilderness Rescue Task Force members. 
Resolved: That the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall seek members to serve on the 
Wilderness Rescue Task Force that represent the Maine Forest Products Council, the 
Maine Hospital Association, LifeF1ight of Maine and any other entity the department 
determines is necessary for the purposes ofthis resolve; and be it further 
Sec. 3. Reporting date established. Resolved: That the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall report the findings and recommendations of the Wilderness 
Rescue Task Force, including proposed legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by February 1,2012.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that directs the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife to create the Wilderness Rescue Task Force to study the necessity 
and feasibility of establishing first aid stations and helicopter landing areas in remote 
locations where access and first aid supplies may not be readily available to search and 
rescue personnel. The amendment requires the department to report the task force's 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT -A" to H.P. 204, L.D. 251 
findings and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife by February 1,2012. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/04111 
;?dLZc.. 
LD 251 
LR 200(02) 
An Act To Establish the Wilderness Rescue Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife associated with conducting the study and 
reporting findings can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0200(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Trained Local Law Enforcement Officers To Enforce Federal Motor Carrier Regulations
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0249
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SHAW, BARTLETT, BRIGGS, CEBRA, HARVELL, HASKELL, PILON, PRESCOTT, DIAMOND, RECTOR
Amends: 29-A MRSA §555

Legislative Document 
No. 249 
H.P. 202 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Allow Trained Local Law Enforcement Officers To 
Enforce Federal Motor Carrier Regulations 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CEBRA of Naples, HARVELL of Farmington, 
HASKELL of Portland, PILON of Saco, PRESCOTT of Topsham, Senators: DIAMOND of 
Cumberland, RECTOR of Knox. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §555, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
C.  A law enforcement officer must investigate an alleged violation of this subchapter 
or a rule adopted by the bureau or by the United States Department of Transportation, 
prosecute violators and aid in the enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter.  
For purposes of this paragraph, "law enforcement officer" includes an officer of a 
local or county law enforcement department if that officer has received the 
appropriate training. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a local or county law enforcement officer to enforce federal highway 
transportation regulations if that officer has received the appropriate training.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0252
Committee Amendment CA_A_H66 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/1" to H.P. 205, L.D. 252, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Aquatic Nuisance Species" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 2 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "paragraph B" the following: " but who has demonstrated 
experience or interest in the area of threats to fish and wildlife posed by invasive aquatic 
plants and nuisance species' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4 (page 1, lines 19 to 26 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a provision that if the Governor cannot fill a vacancy identified 
in law, the vacancy may be filled by a member who has demonstrated experience or 
interest in the area of threats to fish and wildlife posed by invasive aquatic plants and 
nuisance species. The amendment also strikes a reporting requirement. 
CO MITTEEA ENDMENT
An Act To Establish the Wilderness Rescue Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0251
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TUTTLE, CLARK, DAVIS, O'BRIEN, PETERSON, PATRICK
Amends: 12 MRSA §10263

Legislative Document 
No. 251 
H.P. 204 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Establish the Wilderness Rescue Fund 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DAVIS of Sangerville, O'BRIEN of 
Lincolnville, PETERSON of Rumford, Senator: PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10263 is enacted to read: 
§10263.  Wilderness Rescue Fund 
The Wilderness Rescue Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established 
in the department as a nonlapsing fund to be used by the commissioner to fund or assist in 
funding the establishment of first aid equipment stations in areas where first aid 
equipment may not be readily available for search and rescue operations performed by 
the department. The fund may not be used to fund personnel services costs or general 
costs associated with search and rescue operations. The commissioner may accept and 
deposit into the fund any monetary gifts, donations or other contributions from public or 
private sources and shall use that money for the purposes specified in this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the Wilderness Rescue Fund in the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife for the purpose of establishing first aid equipment stations in areas 
where first aid equipment may not be readily available for search and rescue operations 
by the department.
An Act To Permit Tuition Subsidies by Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0250
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: VOLK, MASON, CEBRA, DUNPHY, ESPLING, HANLEY, MAKER, MALABY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2110

Legislative Document 
No. 250 
H.P. 203 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Permit Tuition Subsidies by Municipalities 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VOLK of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, DUNPHY of Embden, ESPLING of New Gloucester, 
HANLEY of Gardiner, MAKER of Calais, MALABY of Hancock, McCLELLAN of 
Raymond. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §2110 is enacted to read: 
§2110.  Subsidies by municipalities 
A municipality may, if it passes a resolution to do so, provide subsidies from its 
general fund to parents of students who attend private schools precluded from receiving 
public funds under Title 20-A, section 2951 to reimburse those parents for part or all of 
tuition. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows municipalities to give subsidies from their general funds to parents to 
reimburse them for part or all of the tuition the parents paid to private schools that are 
precluded from receiving tuition funding from the State. 
In Joyce v. State of Maine, 951 A.2d 69 (Me. 2008), the Law Court essentially 
acknowledged that it would be constitutionally permissible for municipalities to adopt 
such subsidy programs, but held that current Maine law, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
20-A, section 2951, prohibits municipalities from doing so.
Resolve, To Establish a Single Construction Pennit for Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks in Gravel Pits and Quarries
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0253
Committee Amendment CA_A_H67 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 206, L.D. 253, "Resolve, To Establish 
a Single Construction Pennit for Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks in Gravel Pits and 
Quarries" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Establish a Single Construction Permit for Certain Aboveground Oil 
Storage Tanks in Gravel Pits and Quarries' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 4th line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "tanks located in gravel pits" and inserting the following: 'tanks that are 
used for the supply of diesel fuel and located in excavations for borrow, clay, top soil or 
silt' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the term "gravel pits," which is a tenn not used in the laws 
implemented by the Department of Environmental Protection, with the term "excavations 
for borrow, clay, top soil or silt." The amendment also clarifies that the pennit-by-rule 
process authorized by the resolve is limited to aboveground oil storage tanks used for the 
supply of diesel fuel. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/25/11 
.::b7ac. 
LD253 
LR 1201(02) 
Resolve, To Establish a Single Construction Permit for Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks in Gravel Pits 
and Quarries 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Environmental Protection associated with 
consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and establishing a permit-by-rule process can be absorbed with 
existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1201(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Standards by Which Game Wardens May Stop All-terrain Vehicles Operating on Private Property
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0254
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SARTY, DIAMOND, BRIGGS, CEBRA, CLARK, COTTA, SANDERSON, SHAW, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §10353

Legislative Document 
No. 254 
H.P. 207 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
An Act To Amend the Standards by Which Game Wardens May 
Stop All-terrain Vehicles Operating on Private Property 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SARTY of Denmark. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, CEBRA of Naples, CLARK of Millinocket, COTTA of 
China, McKANE of Newcastle, SANDERSON of Chelsea, SHAW of Standish, WOOD of 
Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10353, sub-§2, ¶G, as amended by PL 2009, c. 389, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
G.    If the warden has reasonable and articulable suspicion to believe that a violation 
of law has taken place or is taking place, stop Stop and examine any all-terrain 
vehicle to ascertain whether it is being operated in compliance with chapter 939 or 
any other provision of this Part regulating ATVs, demand and inspect the operator's 
certificate of registration and, when appropriate, demand and inspect evidence that 
the operator has satisfactorily completed a training course as required by section 
13152.  Other law enforcement officers are subject to the provisions of this 
paragraph; 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that a game warden may stop an all-terrain vehicle to ascertain 
whether a violation of the law has occurred if the game warden has a reasonable and 
articulable suspicion to believe that a violation of the law has taken place or is taking 
place.  This bill allows a game warden to stop an all-terrain vehicle without a reasonable 
and articulable suspicion to believe a violation of the law has occurred, which was the 
standard in law prior to 2009.
Resolve, To Establish a Single Construction Permit for Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks in Gravel Pits and Quarries
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 0253
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: KNAPP, CRAY, GIFFORD, WELSH

Legislative Document 
No. 253 
H.P. 206 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2011 
Resolve, To Establish a Single Construction Permit for 
Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks in Gravel Pits and Quarries 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KNAPP of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, GIFFORD of Lincoln, McFADDEN of 
Dennysville, WELSH of Rockport. 
Sec. 1.  Aboveground oil storage tanks.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Environmental Protection in consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall 
establish a permit-by-rule process for obtaining a single construction permit for 
aboveground oil storage tanks located in gravel pits and quarries that meets the 
requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 25, section 2483 and Title 38, sections 
490-D and 490-Z. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Environmental Protection in consultation 
with the Office of the State Fire Marshal to establish a process for obtaining a single 
construction permit for aboveground oil storage tanks in gravel pits and quarries that 
meets the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 25, section 2483 and Title 
38, sections 490-D and 490-Z.