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An Act To Prevent the Infestation of Firewood by Invasive Species
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1151
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: McCABE, SAVIELLO, BLACK, HICKMAN, MAREAN, MARTIN, SAUCIER, SHORT, STANLEY, DILL

Legislative Document 
No. 1151 
H.P. 789 
House of Representatives, March 31, 2015 
An Act To Prevent the Infestation of Firewood by Invasive Species 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MAREAN of Hollis, MARTIN 
of Eagle Lake, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, SHORT of Pittsfield, STANLEY of Medway, 
Senator: DILL of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA c. 417 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 417 
FIREWOOD 
§2441.  Firewood emergency response group 
The commissioner shall establish a firewood emergency response group to respond to 
reports of infestation of firewood by invasive species.  Membership in the firewood 
emergency response group may include forest rangers, public and private foresters, 
entomologists, landowners, municipal officials and law enforcement officials as the 
commissioner determines appropriate.  At least once a year the firewood emergency 
response group shall conduct a training exercise to prepare for an infestation incident 
involving firewood. 
§2442.  Firewood Infestation Education Fund 
The Firewood Infestation Education Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is 
established.  The fund is a nonlapsing fund administered by the department for the 
purposes of educating the public and promoting public awareness of the dangers of 
infestation of invasive species through the importation of firewood into the State, which 
may include Internet marketing, mapping resources and tools for landowners.  Money in 
the fund consists of appropriations or allocations for the purpose of the fund and any 
other money, including federal money and other public and private contributions, 
deposited into the fund.  Income from investment of the fund must be deposited to the 
credit of the fund. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
create a firewood emergency response group to respond to reports of infestation of 
firewood by invasive species and creates the Firewood Infestation Education Fund to 
educate the public regarding and promote public awareness of the dangers of infestation 
through the importation of firewood into the State.
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Property Fiscal Capacity" in the School Funding Law To Address Inequities Affecting Municipalities Experiencing Significant Reductions in Value
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1152
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STANLEY, PATRICK, CAMPBELL, GILBERT, TURNER, DILL, ROSEN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15672

Legislative Document 
No. 1152 
H.P. 790 
House of Representatives, March 31, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Property Fiscal Capacity" in 
the School Funding Law To Address Inequities Affecting 
Municipalities Experiencing Significant Reductions in Value 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, GILBERT of Jay, McCABE of Skowhegan, 
TURNER of Burlington, Senators: DILL of Penobscot, ROSEN of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15672, sub-§23, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 203, §1, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
C.  For fiscal year 2015-16 and each subsequent fiscal year: 
(1)  The average of the certified state valuations for the 3 most recent years prior 
to the most recently certified state valuation; or 
(2)  For a municipality with a most recently certified state valuation that was 
certified by the State Tax Assessor in recognition that the municipality 
experienced a net reduction in equalized municipal valuation attributable to a 
single property taxpayer of at least 2% from the equalized municipal valuation 
since the prior state valuation: 
(a)  For the first year, the most recently certified state valuation; 
(b)  For the 2nd year, the average of the certified state valuation for the year 
prior to the most recently certified state valuation and the most recently 
certified state valuation; 
(c)  For the 3rd year, the average of the certified state valuations for the 2 
most recent years prior to the most recently certified state valuation and the 
most recently certified state valuation; and 
(d)  For the 4th and each subsequent year, the same as in subparagraph (1). 
SUMMARY 
Current law defines a municipality's fiscal capacity for the purpose of calculating the 
local share and state share of the cost of public kindergarten to grade 12 education as the 
average state valuation for the municipality over a 3-year period prior to the most recently 
certified state valuation. In order to avoid overstating the fiscal capacity of a municipality 
that has experienced a significant loss in value of 2% or more attributable to a single 
taxpayer, this bill resets the 3-year period to average state valuations for those 
municipalities going forward, beginning with the first year the municipality's certified 
state valuation reflects that significant loss in value.
An Act Concerning Electronic Monitoring and Increased Bail for Certain Crimes Involving Violence
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1155
Committee Amendment CA_A_H436 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 793, L.D. 1155, Bill, "An Act 
Concerning Electronic Monitoring and Increased Bail for Certain Crimes Involving 
Violence" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON 
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services Z112 
Initiative: Provides funds for appointed counsel for the additional incremental cost of 
representing an incarcerated defendant, rather than a defendant on bail. 
GENEMLFUND 
All Other 
GBNERALFUNDTOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
$105,847 
$105,847 
2016-17 
$141,130 
$141,130 
This amendment is the minority committee report. 
This amendment adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQIDRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/12/15 
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LD 1155 
LR 383(02) 
An Act Concerning Electronic Monitoring and Increased Bail for Certain Crimes Involving Violence 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~' ( 1-\ -Lt-3U \ 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriationsl Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$105,847 
$141,130 
$105,847 
$141,130 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$141,130 
$141,130 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$141,130 
$141,130 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $105,847 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $141,130 in fiscal year 2016-
for the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services for the additional costs associated with representing an 
incarcerated defendant as compared to someone out on bail. That is based on an estimated 25% of defendants, 1283 
of5133 in calendar 2014, who will require an extra $110 per case for a total of$141,130 annually. This bill will also 
increase costs to county and regional jails. The amount cannot be estimated at this time. Certain defendants 
participating in an electronic monitoring program will pay the full cost of being in that program. 
LR0383(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Preemployment Credit Privacy
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1157
Committee Amendment CA_A_H213 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 795, L.D. 1157, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Preemployment Credit Privacy" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Regulation and Enforcement 0159 
Initiative: Provides funds for one Labor and Safety Inspector position and related All 
Other necessary to enforce the requirement that employers not obtain certain credit 
information of prospective employees and use that information in the hiring process or 
decision. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
2016-17 
1.000 
1.000 
$47,731 
$64,745 
$8,140 
$6,940 
$55,871 
$71,685 
This committee amendment is the minority report and adds an appropriations and 
allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/20/15 
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LD 1157 
LR 1138(02) 
An Act To Protect Preemployment Credit Privacy 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~L\-\-.... ;t\ 3) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil violations. 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$55,871 
$71,685 
$55,871 
$71,685 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$74,275 
$74,275 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$76,968 
$76,968 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $55,871 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $71,685 in fiscal year 2016-17 
to the Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor for one Labor and Safety Inspector 
position and related all other costs necessary to enforce the requirement that employers not obtain certain credit 
information on prospective employees and use that information in the hiring process or decision. 
LRl138(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Preemployment Credit Privacy
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1157
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HAMANN, PATRICK, GILBERT, HERBIG, MARTIN, MASTRACCIO
Amends: 26 MRSA §600-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1157 
H.P. 795 
House of Representatives, March 31, 2015 
An Act To Protect Preemployment Credit Privacy 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HAMANN of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: GILBERT of Jay, HERBIG of Belfast, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §600-A is enacted to read: 
§600-A.  Use of credit reports 
1.  Prohibition.  An employer or an agent of an employer may not request or use as 
part of any hiring process or decision information regarding a prospective employee's 
creditworthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, debts or check-writing experience. 
2.  Exceptions.  This section does not apply to the request of an employer or an agent 
of an employer in the following circumstances: 
A.  When the job for which the prospective employee is applying requires 
management of the company's finances or a customer's financial assets; 
B.  When the employer is in the financial services industry; or 
C.  When the employer is otherwise required by law to obtain this information. 
3.  Penalty.  An employer or agent of an employer who violates this section commits 
a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each 
violation may be adjudged.  The director shall enforce this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits employers from obtaining information regarding the 
creditworthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, debts or check-writing experience of a 
prospective employee as part of the hiring process or decision.  There are exceptions from 
this prohibition in the bill for circumstances in which the job requires management of the 
company's finances or a customer's financial assets, the employer is in the financial 
services industry or the employer is otherwise required by law to obtain this information.  
Violation of this prohibition is a civil violation for which a fine from $500 to $1,000 for 
each violation may be adjudged.  The prohibition is enforced by the Director of Labor 
Standards within the Department of Labor.
An Act To Modify the Property Tax Abatement Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1159
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 36 MRSA §841

Legislative Document 
No. 1159 
S.P. 411 
In Senate, March 31, 2015 
An Act To Modify the Property Tax Abatement Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §841, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9.  Limit of abatement.  Except when for error or mistake as provided in subsection 
1, the municipal officers, or the State Tax Assessor for the unorganized territory, may not 
grant an abatement of taxes under this section for more than the taxes owed on 2 acres of 
land and the residence of the person seeking abatement. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the amount of property taxes an assessing authority may abate to the 
amount of taxes owed on the residence and no more than 2 acres of land owned by the 
person seeking abatement.
An Act To Make Possession of a Firearm with an Altered or Obscured Serial Number a Class C Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1160
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HASKELL, DION, BREEN, GERZOFSKY, KATZ, BATES, GATTINE, PARRY
Amends: 17-A MRSA §705

Legislative Document 
No. 1160 
S.P. 412 
In Senate, March 31, 2015 
An Act To Make Possession of a Firearm with an Altered or 
Obscured Serial Number a Class C Crime 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HASKELL of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative DION of Portland and 
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, KATZ of Kennebec, 
Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, GATTINE of Westbrook, McCABE of Skowhegan, 
PARRY of Arundel. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §705, sub-§1, ¶D, as repealed and replaced by PL 1979, c. 
129, is amended to read: 
D.    With intent to defraud and to prevent identification:  
(1)  He The person alters, removes or obscures the manufacturer's serial number 
or any other distinguishing identification number, mark or symbol upon any 
automobile, snowmobile, outboard motor, motorboat, aircraft or any other 
vehicle or upon any machine, firearm or other object; or  
(2)  He The person possesses any such object or any such item after that number 
has been altered, removed or obscured. 
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §705, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Criminal simulation that involves the possession or transportation of a firearm 
with the manufacturer's make, model or serial number altered, removed or obscured is a 
Class C crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes criminal simulation involving the possession or transportation of a 
firearm with the manufacturer's make, model or serial number altered, removed or 
obscured from a Class E crime to a Class C crime.
An Act To Protect Taxpayers by Regulating Personal Services Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1166
Committee Amendment CA_A_H170 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 800, L.D. 1166, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Taxpayers by Regulating Personal Services Contracts" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRA TIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Purchases - Division of 0007 
Initiative: Provides funds for one Management Analyst II position and related costs to 
track contract information and make it· available on a publicly accessible site on the 
Internet. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
2016-17 
1.000 
1.000 
$54,805 
$74,548 
$3,734 
$4,978 
$58,539 
$79,526 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee and adds an appropriations 
and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05114115 
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LD 1166 
LR 1379(02) 
An Act To Protect Taxpayers by Regulating Personal Services Contracts 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment It' (H -liD) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$58,539 
$79,526 
$58,539 
$79,526 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$82,507 
$82,507 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$85,609 
$85,609 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $58,539 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $79,526 in fiscal year 2016-17 
for the Department of Administrative and Financial Services for one Management Analyst II position and related costs 
to track contract information and make it available on a publicly accessible site on the Internet. 
LR1379(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Taxpayers by Regulating Personal Services Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1166
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S321 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 800, 
L.D. 1166, Bill, "An Act To Protect Taxpayers by Regulating Personal Services 
Contracts" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Purchases - Division of 0007 
Initiative: Provides funds for one part-time Management Analyst II position and related 
costs to track contract information and make it available on a publicly accessible site on 
the Internet. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
0.500 
$27,403 
$1,866 
$29,269 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
0.500 
$37,273 
$2,490 
$39,763 
ROFS 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 800, L.D. 1166 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the position in the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, division of purchases to a half-time 
position. 
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FISCAL NOTE REQ~ 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
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LR 1379(04) 
An Act To Protect Taxpayers by Regulating Personal Services Contracts 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "Ff' to Committee Amendment "A" (S-3~') 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
($29,270) 
($39,763) 
($29,270) 
($39,763) 
Projections 
FY2017-18 
($41,252) 
($41,252) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($42,803) 
($42,803) 
This amendment changes a position in the bill to a half-time position and reduces the General Fund appropriations by 
$29,270 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $39,763 in fiscal year 2016-17. As amended, the bill still includes General Fund 
appropriations of $29,270 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $39,763 in fiscal year 2016-17 to the Division of Purchases in 
the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. 
LR1379(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1169
Committee Amendment CA_A_S102 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 416, L.D. 1169, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Permit 25 Acres or Less To Be 
Withdrawn from Taxation as Timberland and Woodland without Penalty" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/29/15 
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LD 1169 
LR 374(02) 
RESOL UTI ON, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Permit 25 Acres or Less 
To Be Withdrawn from Taxation as Timberland and Woodland without Penalty 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~' (S-I()0 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthNear Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-IS 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
If the constitutional amendment were to be approved by the voters, landowners with 25 acres or less could opt out of 
the tree growth program with no penalty. Currently, a penalty equal to S years of property taxes that would have been 
paid ifnot in the tree growth program less taxes paid would be assessed by the municipal tax assessor or the state tax 
assessor in the case of unorganized territories. Once a landowner has opted out, the land would be subject to the full 
property tax assessment. 
LR0374(02) - Fisl:al Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Eminent Domain in Certain Public-private Partnerships and To Prohibit the Use of Eminent Domain by a Private Business Entity in a Public-private Partnership
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1168
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DAVIS, CRAFTS, CHACE, GOODE, STANLEY, WOOD
Amends: 1 MRSA §816, 23 MRSA §4251

Legislative Document 
No. 1168 
S.P. 415 
In Senate, March 31, 2015 
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Eminent Domain in Certain Public-
private Partnerships and To Prohibit the Use of Eminent Domain by 
a Private Business Entity in a Public-private Partnership 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Cosponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Lisbon and 
Representatives: CHACE of Durham, GOODE of Bangor, STANLEY of Medway, WOOD of 
Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §816, sub-§1, ¶¶B and C, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 579, §1 
and affected by §2, are amended to read: 
B.  Primarily for the enhancement of tax revenue; or 
C.  For transfer to an individual or a for-profit business entity.; or 
Sec. 2.  1 MRSA §816, sub-§1, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  For the development, operation, management, ownership, leasing or maintenance 
of a transportation facility proposed or authorized under Title 23, section 4251. 
Sec. 3.  1 MRSA §816, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Private business entity in public-private partnership.  Notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, a private business entity may not use eminent domain when 
involved in a public-private partnership. 
Sec. 4.  23 MRSA §4251, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 648, Pt. A, §1, is 
amended to read: 
7.  Exercise of powers.  If the The department exercises may not exercise its power 
of eminent domain for the development and construction of a transportation facility 
pursuant to this subchapter, the department must retain ownership rights and interests 
taken.  The State may provide maintenance, law enforcement and other services with 
respect to a transportation facility owned by a private entity when the agreement provides 
for reasonable reimbursement for such services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the use of the power of eminent domain for the development, 
operation, management, ownership, leasing or maintenance of a transportation facility as 
a public-private partnership project.  It also prohibits the use of the power of eminent 
domain by a private business entity when the entity is involved in a public-private 
partnership.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 11: Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1170
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 1170 
H.P.801 
House of Representatives, March 31, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 11: 
Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring 
Program, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Health and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative GA TTINE of Westbrook for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 and approved for 
introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature outside the legislative rule acceptance period; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 11:  
Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule 
acceptance period, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 11:  Rules 
Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services that was filed outside 
the legislative rule acceptance period.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Rules for Permitting Overlimit Commercial Motor Vehicles of Specified Configurations To Travel Designated Routes, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1172
Committee: Transportation

Legislative Document 
No. 1172 
H.P. 803 
House of Representatives, March 31, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Rules for Permitting 
Overlimit Commercial Motor Vehicles of Specified Configurations 
To Travel Designated Routes, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule 
of the Department of Transportation 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative McLEAN of Gorham for the Department of Transportation 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 and approved for introduction by 
a majority of the Legislative Council. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature outside the legislative rule acceptance period; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Rules for Permitting 
Overlimit Commercial Motor Vehicles of Specified Configurations To Travel Designated 
Routes, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of 
Transportation that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule 
acceptance period, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Rules for Permitting Overlimit 
Commercial Motor Vehicles of Specified Configurations To Travel Designated Routes, a 
major substantive rule of the Department of Transportation that was filed outside the 
legislative rule acceptance period.
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility and Cost of Providing Passenger Rail Service to the City of Rangor 11
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1174
Committee Amendment CA_A_H134 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ii" to H.P. 806, L.D. 1174, "Resolve, To Study 
the Feasibility and Cost of Providing Passenger Rail Service to the City of Rangor" 
11' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in subsection 6 in the last line (page 1, line 12 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "routes." and inserting the following: 'routes; and be 
it further' 
Amend the resolve by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Multimodal- Passenger Rail Z139 
Initiative: 
Provides one-time funding to study the feasibility and cost of providing 
passenger rail service to Bangor. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
$300,000 
$300,000 
2016-17 
$0 
$0 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an 
appropriations and allocations section to the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/30115 
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LD 1174 
LR 1829(02) 
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility and Cost of Providing Passenger Rail Service to the City of Bangor 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~, C 11-131}) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
$300,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
$300,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill includes a Highway Fund allocation of $300,000 to the Department of Transportation in fiscal year 2015-16 
to study the feasibility and cost of providing passenger rai1 service to Bangor. 
LR 1829(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility and Cost of Providing Passenger Rail Service to the City of Bangor
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1174
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DUNPHY, ROSEN, FREY, GOLDEN, GOODE, HUBBELL, KORNFIELD, LUCHINI, SCHNECK, VEROW

Legislative Document 
No. 1174 
H.P. 806 
House of Representatives, April 1, 2015 
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility and Cost of Providing Passenger 
Rail Service to the City of Bangor 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and 
Representatives: FREY of Bangor, GOLDEN of Lewiston, GOODE of Bangor, HUBBELL of 
Bar Harbor, KORNFIELD of Bangor, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, SCHNECK of Bangor, 
VEROW of Brewer. 
Sec. 1.  Rail service to City of Bangor. Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall study the feasibility and cost of providing passenger rail service to 
the City of Bangor and shall study: 
1.  The condition of, ownership of and ability to access rail lines to the City of 
Bangor; 
2.  Long-term maintenance costs of passenger rail service to the City of Bangor; 
3.  Possible savings from reduced traffic on and use of roads; 
4.  The likelihood and ability of the State to draw on federal funding for rail 
expansion; 
5.  The economic benefits derived from expanded passenger rail service; and 
6.  Possible rail expansion options beyond the City of Bangor in the future including 
seasonal and excursion routes. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to study providing passenger 
rail service to the City of Bangor.
An Act To Prohibit the Sale and Possession of Powdered Alcohol in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1176
Committee Amendment CA_A_H226 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",4 " to H.P. 808, L.D. 1176, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Sale and Possession of Powdered Alcohol in the State" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2089 in subsection 2 in paragraph B in the 5th line 
(page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or 45" and inserting the 
following: ',45, 51 or 55' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2089 in subsection 2 in paragraph B in the 6th line 
(page 1, line 20 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "year" the following: 'in 
accordance with chapter 33' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that penalties established in the bill for licensees who sell 
or furnish powdered alcohol in violation of the law apply to nonretai1licensees as well as 
retai1licensees and further clarifies that license suspensions are carried out in accordance 
with the existing suspension process in law. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/19/15 
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LD 1176 
LR 1964(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Sale and Possession of Powdered Alcohol in the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A, ( H~ )).1.. ) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil violations. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1964(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Sale and Possession of Powdered Alcohol in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1176
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DEVIN, CYRWAY, BEEBE-CENTER, DAVITT, ESPLING, EVANGELOS, POWERS, BREEN, JOHNSON
Amends: 28-A MRSA §2089

Legislative Document 
No. 1176 
H.P. 808 
House of Representatives, April 1, 2015 
An Act To Prohibit the Sale and Possession of Powdered Alcohol in 
the State 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and 
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, DAVITT of Hampden, ESPLING of New 
Gloucester, EVANGELOS of Friendship, McCABE of Skowhegan, POWERS of Naples, 
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, JOHNSON of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §2089 is enacted to read: 
§2089.  Powdered alcohol 
1.  Possession and use prohibited.  A person may not possess or use alcohol in a 
powdered or crystalline form. 
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $250 and not more than $500 must be adjudged. 
B.  A person who violates this subsection after having been previously adjudicated as 
violating this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than 
$500 and not more than $3,000 must be adjudged. 
2.  Selling or furnishing prohibited.  A person may not sell, furnish or give away or 
offer for sale or offer to furnish or give away alcohol in a powdered or crystalline form. 
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 must be adjudged. 
B.  A person who violates this subsection after having been previously adjudicated as 
violating this subsection commits a Class E crime for which a fine of not less than 
$1,000 and, notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, not more than $5,000 must be 
imposed. In addition to a fine imposed under this subsection, if the person is a 
licensee under chapter 19, 43 or 45, the court may suspend that person's license for up 
to one year. A violation under this paragraph is a strict liability crime as defined in 
Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes the possession, use, sale or furnishing of powdered alcohol a civil 
violation and a repeat violation of selling or furnishing powdered alcohol a Class E crime 
that, if committed by a person with a license to sell liquor, subjects the person to a 
possible suspension of the liquor license for up to one year.
An Act To Prohibit the Selling of Humans
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1179
Committee Amendment CA_A_H241 (House)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §553-A

. COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 812, L.D. 1179, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Selling of Humans" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Prohibit Certain Payments with Respect to an Adoption' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §553-A is enacted to read: 
§553-A. Illegal payment with respect to an adoption 
1. A person is guilty of illegal payment with respect to an adoption if that person: 
A. Is the parent of a child or is a person whose consent is required pursuant to Title 
18-A, section 9-302 and, in return for placing that child for adoption, intentionally or 
knowingly solicits or receives monetary payment or other valuable consideration that 
is not authorized by Title 18-A, section 9-306; or 
B. With the intent of adopting a child, intentionally or knowingly provides. or offers 
to provide, the parent of that child or the person whose consent is required pursuant 
to Title 18-A, section 9-302 with monetary payment or other valuable consideration 
that is not authorized by Title 18-A. section 9-306. 
2. Violation of this section is a Class D crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides a new title for the bill, replaces the bill and prohibits, 
within the context of an adoption of a child, any payment that is not authorized under the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-A, section 9-306. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/17/15 
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LD 1179 
LR 1923(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Selling of Humans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '#( H-dL/0 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class D crimes. 
The co lIection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR 1923(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Selling of Humans
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1179
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MAKER, DIAMOND, ESPLING, KORNFIELD, LONG, LUCHINI, TUELL, TURNER, BURNS, HASKELL
Amends: 17-A MRSA §558

Legislative Document 
No. 1179 
H.P. 812 
House of Representatives, April 1, 2015 
An Act To Prohibit the Selling of Humans 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MAKER of Calais. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, KORNFIELD of Bangor, LONG of Sherman, 
LUCHINI of Ellsworth, TUELL of East Machias, TURNER of Burlington, Senators: BURNS 
of Washington, HASKELL of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §558 is enacted to read: 
§558.  Sale of human being 
A person may not sell, convey or otherwise transfer the custody, control or care of a 
human being to another person in exchange for pecuniary gain or any other material 
benefit or consideration. A violation of this section is a Class C crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates the Class C crime of selling a human being to another person in 
exchange for pecuniary gain or any other material benefit or consideration.
An Act To Limit Liability for Certain Successor Corporations under Specific Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1181
Committee Amendment CA_A_H604 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"~" to H.P. 814, L.D. 1181, Bill, "An Act To Limit 
Liability for Certain Successor Corporations under Specific Circumstances" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/08/16 ~ac:. 
LD 1181 
LR 1590(02) 
An Act To Limit Liability for Certain Successor Corporations under Specific Circumstances\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' c 
1-t -/J 0Lf} 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Decreases the number of civil suits. 
A reduction in filing fees will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1590(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Provide Funds to the Town of Millinocket Due to the Loss in Valuation of the Katahdin Paper Company
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1184
Committee Amendment CA_A_H486 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 817, L.D. 1184, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Funds to the Town of Millinocket Due to the Loss in Valuation of the Katahdin 
Paper Company" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
i\pproved: 06/18/15 
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LD 1184 
LR 940(02) 
An Act To Provide Funds to the Town of Millinocket Due to the Loss in Valuation of the Katahdin 
Paper Company 
E1scal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment -ill-{jI-lft(P '\ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs fl 
V 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$216,000 
$0 
$216,000 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY2018-19 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of$216,000 in fiscal year 2015-16 to provide funds to the 
Town of Millinocket. 
LR0940(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen the Craft Distillery Industry in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1183
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: WADSWORTH, DUTREMBLE, COREY, HANINGTON, HOBBINS, KINNEY, O'CONNOR, PIERCE, PRESCOTT
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1651

Legislative Document 
No. 1183 
H.P. 816 
House of Representatives, April 1, 2015 
An Act To Strengthen the Craft Distillery Industry in Maine 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram. 
Cosponsored by Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: COREY of Windham, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HOBBINS of Saco, 
KINNEY of Limington, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PIERCE of Dresden, PRESCOTT of 
Waterboro. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1651, sub-§1, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  For spirits purchased by the State from a small distillery that distilled the spirits in 
the State using state-grown products, not including water, as a majority of the spirits' 
substrate, the tax under this subsection may not exceed 18% of the price of the spirits 
that the State pays to the small distillery.  For purposes of this paragraph, "substrate" 
means a fermentable sugary mixture from which alcohol or spirits are distilled 
through reaction with an enzyme. 
SUMMARY 
This bill caps the tax the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, State 
Liquor and Lottery Commission may levy on spirits produced by a distillery in the State 
that distills 50,000 gallons per year or less at no more than 18% of the price the State 
pays the distillery for the spirits.  The bill requires that the distillery must use state-grown 
products, not including water, as a majority of the spirits' substrate, which is the sugary 
mixture from which alcohol or spirits are distilled.
An Act To Exempt Certain Agricultural Buildings from the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1182
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: FARRIN, WHITTEMORE, BLACK, DUNPHY, STETKIS, TIMBERLAKE, WARD, DAVIS
Amends: 10 MRSA §9722

Legislative Document 
No. 1182 
H.P. 815 
House of Representatives, April 1, 2015 
An Act To Exempt Certain Agricultural Buildings from the Maine 
Uniform Building and Energy Code 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FARRIN of Norridgewock. 
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, DUNPHY of Embden, STETKIS of Canaan, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WARD of Dedham, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §9722, sub-§6, ¶L, as corrected by RR 2011, c. 1, §11, is 
amended to read: 
L.  In the adoption and amendment of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, 
adopt the standards for residential basement wall insulation under the 2006 edition of 
the International Energy Conservation Code published by the International Code 
Council; and 
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §9722, sub-§6, ¶M, as reallocated by RR 2011, c. 1, §12, is 
amended to read: 
M.  Adopt, amend and maintain the Maine Uniform Building Code and the Maine 
Uniform Energy Code.; and 
Sec. 3.  10 MRSA §9722, sub-§6, ¶N is enacted to read: 
N.  In the adoption and amendment of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, 
ensure that buildings used to house livestock or harvested crops are not subject to the 
code. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal, 
Technical Building Codes and Standards Board, the entity responsible for maintenance of 
the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, to exempt buildings used to house 
livestock or harvested crops from the code.