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An Act To Create a Maine Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Studies Educational Component
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0528
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, LANGLEY, FARNSWORTH, GATTINE, GOLDEN, KORNFIELD, PIERCE, RECKITT, STEWART, TUELL, WARREN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4706

Legislative Document
No. 528
H.P. 372
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Create a Maine Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Studies 
Educational Component
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, GOLDEN of 
Lewiston, KORNFIELD of Bangor, PIERCE of Falmouth, RECKITT of South Portland, 
STEWART of Presque Isle, TUELL of East Machias, WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4706, sub-§2, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 510, 
Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
2.  Maine studies. Maine history, including the Constitution of Maine, Maine 
geography and environment and the natural, industrial and economic resources of Maine 
and Maine's cultural and ethnic heritage, must be taught.   A required component of 
Maine studies is Maine Native American studies, which must be included in the review of 
content standards and performance indicators of the learning results conducted in 
accordance with section 6209, subsection 4.  The Maine Native American studies must 
address the following topics: 
A.  Maine tribal governments and political systems and their relationship with local, 
state, national and international governments; 
B.  Maine Native American cultural systems and the experience of Maine tribal 
people throughout history; 
C.  Maine Native American territories; and 
D.  Maine Native American economic systems. 
A component of Maine studies is the broad study of race, ethnicity and culture in Maine, 
which may be included in the review of content standards and performance indicators of 
the learning results conducted in accordance with section 6209, subsection 4. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the study of race, ethnicity and culture in Maine to be taught in the 
State's elementary and secondary schools as a component of Maine studies.
An Act To Ensure Medical Assessments for Youth in Foster Care
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0530
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HAMANN, GRATWICK, HEAD, MADIGAN, PERRY, PIERCE, BREEN, MAKER
Amends: 22 MRSA §4063-A

Legislative Document
No. 530
H.P. 374
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Ensure Medical Assessments for Youth in Foster Care
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HAMANN of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: HEAD of Bethel, MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, PIERCE of 
Falmouth, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, MAKER of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4063-A, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 194, is amended to read: 
§4063-A.  Medical and psychological examination; provision of medical information 
1.  Physical examination required.  The department shall ensure that a child ordered 
into its custody receives an appointment for a medical examination by a licensed 
physician or nurse practitioner within 10 3 working days after the department's custody of 
the child commences. 
2.  Psychological assessment.  If the physician or nurse practitioner who performs a 
physical examination pursuant to subsection 1 determines that a psychological assessment 
of the child is appropriate, the department shall ensure that an appointment is obtained for 
such an assessment within 30 days of the physical examination. 
3.  Provision of medical information.  When a child ordered into the department's 
custody is placed in a foster home, the department shall provide to the foster parents an 
overview of the child's medical condition and the name and contact information of the 
child's health care provider at the time of placement, to the extent known by the 
department. The department shall provide to foster parents information regarding the 
scheduling of the child's medical examination required pursuant to subsection 1. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that, when a child is ordered into the custody of the Department of 
Health and Human Services, the department must provide to the foster home in which the 
child is placed an overview of the child's medical condition and the name and contact 
information of the child's health care provider at the time of placement. The bill also 
requires the department to ensure that a child receives an appointment for a medical 
examination within 3 working days of when the department's custody commences, 
instead of within 10 days as in current law, and requires that the department inform the 
foster parents of the appointment.
An Act To Clarify the Application of the Statute of Limitations under Article 3 -A of the Uniform Commercial Code
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0533
Committee Amendment CA_A_H431 (House)
Amends: 14 MRSA §751

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft,, to H.P. 377, L.D. 533, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Application of the Statute of Limitations under Article 3 -A of the Uniform 
Commercial Code" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
1Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §751, as amended by PL 1965, c. 306, §30, is further amended 
to read: 
§751. Twenty years 
Except as provided in Title 11, seetioo sections 2-725 and 3-1118, subsection (1), 
personal actions on contracts or liabilities under seal, promissory notes signed in the 
presence of an attesting witness, or on the bills, notes or other evidences of debt issued by 
a bank ooall must be commenced within 20 years after the cause of action accrues. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to negotiable instruments executed on or 
after the effective date of this Act.
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. Like the bill, it clarifies that the 6-year statute of 
limitations included in Article 3-A of the Uniform Commercial Code, not the 20-year 
statute of limitations in Title 14, section 751, applies to all negotiable instruments. 
This amendment includes language to specifically apply the language to negotiable 
instruments executed on or after the effective date of this legislation. 
Negotiable 
instruments executed before the effective date are governed by the current law. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/23/17 ;;Wac 
LD533 
LR 1683(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Application of the Statute of Limitations under Article 3-A of the Uniform 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Commercial Code 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~ 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Spectal Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to implement the provisions of this 
bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI 683(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Drug Crisis and Ensuring Access to HIV Testing
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0531
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FECTEAU, GRATWICK, ALLEY, MADIGAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §19203-G

Legislative Document
No. 531
H.P. 375
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act Regarding the Drug Crisis and Ensuring Access to HIV 
Testing
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, MADIGAN of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §19203-G is enacted to read: 
§19203-G.  HIV test offer required 
A person 13 years of age or older who is receiving health care services in a hospital 
or from a primary care provider licensed in this State must be offered an HIV test unless 
the person is being treated for a life-threatening emergency, has previously been offered 
or been the subject of an HIV test or in the opinion of the provider lacks the capacity to  
provide informed consent to an HIV test.  As used in this section, "primary care provider" 
means an osteopathic or allopathic physician or physician assistant or nurse practitioner 
licensed under Title 32 who provides health care in a primary care setting. 
This section is repealed January 1, 2030. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a person 13 years of age or older who is receiving medical services 
in a hospital or from a primary care provider to be offered an HIV test unless that person 
is being treated for a life-threatening emergency, has previously been offered or been the 
subject of an HIV test or lacks the capacity to provide informed consent to an HIV test.  
This requirement is repealed January 1, 2030.
An Act To Protect Maine Citizens from Aerial Trespass
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0535
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WARREN, BRAKEY, ACKLEY, BLACK, COREY, DUCHESNE, DUNPHY, HANLEY, O'NEIL, BELLOWS

Legislative Document
No. 535
H.P. 379
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Protect Maine Citizens from Aerial Trespass
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BLACK of Wilton, COREY of Windham, 
DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUNPHY of Old Town, HANLEY of Pittston, O'NEIL of Saco, 
Senator: BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to make the activity of flying an unmanned aerial vehicle into the 
airspace over or crossing the boundary of another person's property and recording or 
videotaping or otherwise violating the privacy of the property owner either civil or 
criminal trespass.
An Act To Allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Who Have Attained Certain Degrees To Use the Title of Doctor
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0538
Committee Amendment CA_A_H50 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §3270

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 382, L.D. 538, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Who Have Attained Certain Degrees To Use the 
Title of Doctor" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §3270, first~' as amended by PL 1995, c. 671, § 11, is further 
amended to read: 
Unless licensed by the board, an individual may not practice medicine or surgery or a 
branch of medicine or surgery or claim to be legally licensed to practice medicine or 
surgery or a branch of medicine or surgery within the State by diagnosing, relieving in 
any degree or curing, or professing or attempting to diagnose, relieve or cure a human 
disease, ailment, defect or complaint, whether physical or mental, or of physical and 
mental origin, by attendance or by advice, or by prescribing or furnishing a drug, 
medicine, appliance, manipulation, method or a therapeutic agent whatsoever or in any 
other manner unless otherwise provided by statutes of this State. An individual licensed 
under chapter 36 may prefix the title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." to that individual's 
name, as provided in section 25 81, or a chiropractor licensed by this State may prefix the 
title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." to that individual's name when accompanied by the word 
"Chiropractor," or a dentist duly licensed by this State may prefix the title "Doctor" or the 
letters "Dr." to that individual's name or a naturopathic doctor licensed by this State may 
prefix the title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." to that individual's name when accompanied 
by the word "Naturopathy" or the words "Naturopathic Medicine" or an optometrist duly 
licensed under the laws of this State may prefix the title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." to 
that individual's name when accompanied by the word "Optometrist" or a podiatrist 
licensed under the laws of this State may prefix the title "Doctor" or the letters "Dr." to 
that individual's name when accompanied by the word "Podiatrist" or "Chiropodist" or a 
nurse licensed under the laws of this State as an advanced practice registered nurse who 
has attained a doctor of nursing practice degree or a doctor of philosophy in nursing 
degree may use the prefix "Doctor" or "Dr." as long as the appropriate suffix "DNP" or 
"Ph.D." follows the individual's name.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 382, L.D. 538 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and strikes and replaces the 
bill. The amendment retains the language of the bill, which allows an advanced practice 
register nurse to use the prefix "Doctor" or "Dr.," but moves the language to the existing 
statute that authorizes other licensed professionals to use the prefixes "Doctor" and "Dr." 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Homeowners from Debt Collectors
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0536
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: ORDWAY
Amends: 10 MRSA §3255, 10 MRSA §3259

Legislative Document
No. 536
H.P. 380
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Protect Homeowners from Debt Collectors
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ORDWAY of Standish.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §3255, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Sale of owner-occupied property prohibited.  In an action to enforce a lien 
mentioned in sections 3251 to 3254, the court may not order the sale of the property to 
satisfy the lien if the owner of the property subject to the lien occupies the property as the 
owner's residence. 
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §3259, as amended by PL 1981, c. 585, §4, is further amended 
to read: 
§3259.  Sale of property; redemption; pro rata shares 
If it is determined that the parties or any of them, claiming a lien, have a lien upon 
said building and land or upon said wharf, pier, building and land, the court may decree 
that said property, or such interest in it as is subject to the liens or any of them, shall must 
be sold, and shall prescribe the place, time, terms, manner and conditions of such sale, 
except that the court may not order the sale of the property to satisfy the lien if the owner 
of the property subject to the lien occupies the property as the owner's residence.  The 
court may order an adjournment of such sale from time to time, or the manner and 
conditions of any adjournment of such sale may be prescribed in the decree.  A deed of 
the officer of the court, appointed to make such sale, recorded in the registry of deeds 
where the land lies, within 3 months after the sale, shall must convey all the title of the 
debtor and the owner in the property ordered to be sold.  If justice requires, the court may 
provide in the order of sale that the owner shall have has a right to redeem the property 
from such sale within a time fixed in the order of sale.  If the court shall determine 
determines that the whole of the land on which the lien exists is not necessary therefor, it 
shall describe in the order of sale a suitable lot therefor; and only so much shall may be 
sold.  The lienors shall share pro rata, provided their complaints or motions therefor are 
filed with the clerk of the court in which the order of sale is granted prior to the order of 
sale and within the time mentioned in sections 3255, 3256 and 3257.  The court may 
make such decree in regard to costs as is equitable. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a court from ordering a sale of property to satisfy a lien on the 
property if the owner of the property occupies the property as the owner's residence.
An Act To Provide an Exemption from Road Association Payments for Landowners Whose Primary Access Is Not over the Road
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0537
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WADSWORTH, HAMPER, GRIGNON, HARRINGTON, KINNEY, ORDWAY, PIERCE
Amends: 23 MRSA §3107

Legislative Document
No. 537
H.P. 381
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Provide an Exemption from Road Association Payments 
for Landowners Whose Primary Access Is Not over the Road
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford and
Representatives: GRIGNON of Athens, HARRINGTON of Sanford, KINNEY of Limington, 
ORDWAY of Standish, PIERCE of Dresden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §3107 is enacted to read: 
§3107.  Exemption when nonprimary road access 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, an owner of a parcel of land 
benefited by a road that does not serve as the primary access route to the owner's parcel 
of land is exempt from all payments or assessments under this subchapter for repairs or 
maintenance relating to that road if that owner notifies the owners of all other parcels 
benefited by that road, prior to the determination by the road association to undertake the 
repair or maintenance, that the road does not serve as the primary access route to the 
owner's parcel of land.  For purposes of this section, "road" means a private road, private 
way or bridge subject to the provisions of this subchapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an exemption from road association payments for an owner of a 
parcel of land benefited by a private road, private way or bridge that does not serve as the 
primary access route to the land.  The owner is exempt from all payments or assessments 
for repairs or maintenance determined to be undertaken by the road association as long as 
the owner notifies the owners of all other parcels benefited by the road, way or bridge 
prior to the determination by the road association to undertake the repair or maintenance.
An Act To Help Municipalities Prepare for Sea Level Rise
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0540
Committee Amendment CA_A_H28 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to H.P. 384, L.D. 540, Bill, "An Act To Help 
Municipalities Prepare for Sea Level Rise" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 6. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill the prov1s10n that directs government 
agencies responsible for regulating, planning, developing or managing coastal resources 
to conduct their activities consistent with the policy of encouraging the assessment of and 
planning for the effects of the rise in sea level. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/26/17 feac 
LD540 
LR 72(02) 
An Act To Help Municipalities Prepare for Sea Level Rise 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /ft {/1-J.to) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry to encourage the assessment of and planning for the effects of a change in sea level on relevant state, 
regional, municipal or privately held infrastructure, property or resources are expected to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Municipalities may incur costs if they choose to rewrite existing comprehensive plans to incorporate the assessment of 
and planning for the effects of a change in sea level. Such rewrites would be voluntary and any related costs are not 
expected to be significant. 
LR0072(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Who Have Attained Certain Degrees To Use the Title of Doctor
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0538
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: PERRY, MAKER, CHACE, FARNSWORTH, MADIGAN
Amends: 32 MRSA §2205-B

Legislative Document
No. 538
H.P. 382
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Who Have 
Attained Certain Degrees To Use the Title of Doctor
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: CHACE of Durham, FARNSWORTH of Portland, MADIGAN of Rumford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §2205-B, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6.  Title.  A person who is approved to practice as an advanced practice registered 
nurse who has attained a doctor of nursing practice degree may use the prefix "Doctor" or 
"Dr." as long as the suffix "DNP" follows the person's name.  A person who is approved 
to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse who has attained a doctor of 
philosophy in nursing degree may use the prefix "Doctor" or "Dr." as long as the suffix 
"Ph.D." follows the person's name. 
SUMMARY 
Under this bill, an advanced practice registered nurse who has attained a doctor of 
nursing practice degree may use the prefix "Doctor" or "Dr." as long as the suffix "DNP" 
follows the person's name and an advanced practice registered nurse who has attained a 
doctor of philosophy in nursing degree may use the prefix "Doctor" or "Dr." as long as 
the suffix "Ph.D." follows the person's name.
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Establish Shellfish Conservation Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0539
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: SPEAR, MIRAMANT, McCREIGHT, RYKERSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §6671

Legislative Document
No. 539
H.P. 383
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Establish Shellfish Conservation 
Areas
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SPEAR of South Thomaston.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: McCREIGHT of Harpswell, RYKERSON of Kittery.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6671, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 2007, c. 494, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
A.  Within any area of the municipality, a shellfish conservation ordinance may: 
(1)  Regulate or prohibit the possession of shellfish; 
(2)  Fix the amount of shellfish that may be taken; 
(3)  Provide for protection from shellfish predators;  
(4)  Authorize the municipal officials to open and close flats under specified 
conditions; and 
(5)  Specify areas of the intertidal zone in which the dragging of mussels may be 
limited to the degree necessary to support a municipal shellfish conservation 
program.; and 
(6) In accordance with paragraph D, designate conservation areas where 
harvesting any marine organisms is prohibited. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §6671, sub-§3, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  A municipality or a regional shellfish management committee established 
pursuant to subsection 7 may designate conservation areas where harvesting any 
marine organism is prohibited that do not exceed, in aggregate, 10% of the total 
harvestable area in the intertidal zone. A designated conservation area where 
harvesting any marine organism is prohibited must be clearly marked with signs that 
identify the municipality or regional shellfish management committee that designated 
the area and indicate the purpose of the area. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows municipalities or regional shellfish management committees to 
designate conservation areas where harvesting any marine organism is prohibited. In 
aggregate the conservation areas may not exceed 10% of the total harvestable area in the 
intertidal zone. A designated conservation area must be clearly marked with signs that 
identify the municipality or regional shellfish management committee that designated the 
area and indicate the purpose of the area.
An Act Regarding the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0541
Committee Amendment CA_A_H171 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §8879, 36 MRSA §191

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to H.P. 385, L.D. 541, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax" 
Amend the bi11 by striking out eve1ything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §8879, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 532, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
1-A. Report on changes in ownership of forest land. Using information received 
under Title 36, section 581-G, the director shall monitor changes in ownership of parcels 
of forest land that are 1,000 acres or greater in area within the municipalities of the State 
and classified under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law. Using information received under 
Title 36, sections 581-F and 581-G, the director shall monitor the number of parcels 
classified under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law and the distribution of parcels by size. 
The report must include information on the number of parcels, classified by size 
categories, for the organized and unorganized territories of the State. The information 
must be presented in a manner that facilitates comparison from year to year. 
In assessing changes in forest land ownership, the director shall also consider information 
reported pursuant to Title 36, seotions section 305 and 2728. The director shall provide a 
summary of changes in ownership of forest land in the report. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §191, sub-§2, WP, as amended by PL 2011, c. 211, §19 and c. 
331, §9 and affected by §§16 and 17 and amended by c. 439, §5 and affected by §12 and 
amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is repealed. 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA c, 367, as amended, is repealed.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"' to H.P. 385, L.D. 541 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and repeals the commercial forestry excise tax. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/19/17 fraC!-
LD 541 
LR 1048(02) 
An Act Regarding the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment if/n{ f/--17 t) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
This legislation repeals the commercial forestry excise tax and would result in an annual loss of General Fund revenue 
of $2, 5 00, 000 beginning in fiscal year 20 i 7-18. These amounts are based upon the December 2016 revenue forecast. 
LR1048(02) • Fiscal Note· Page 1 of I
An Act Regarding the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0541
Committee Amendment CA_B_H385 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §8879, 36 MRSA §191

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,B" to H.P. 385, L.D. 541, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §8879, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 532, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
1-A. Report on changes in ownership of forest land. Using information received 
under Title 3 6, section 5 81-G, the director shall monitor changes in ownership of parcels 
of forest land that are 1,000 acres or greater in area within the municipalities of the State 
and classified under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law. Using information received under 
Title 36, sections 581-F and 581-G, the director shall monitor the number of parcels 
classified under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law and the distribution of parcels by size. 
The report must include information on the number of parcels, classified by size 
categories, for the organized and unorganized territories of the State. The information 
must be presented in a manner that facilitates comparison from year to year. 
In assessing changes in forest land ownership, the director shall also consider information 
reported pursuant to Title 36, seotions section 305 (l:fld 2728. The director shall provide a 
summary of changes in ownership of forest land in the rep mt. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §191, sub-§2, ,JPP, as amended by PL 2011, c. 211, §19 and c. 
331, §9 and affected by §§16 and 17 and amended by c. 439, §5 and affected by §12 and 
amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is repealed. 
Sec. 3, 36 MRSA c. 367, as amended, is repealed.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT£. to H.P. 385, I .. D. 541 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and repeals the commercial forestry excise tax. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/25/17 feae... 
LD 541 
LR 1048(03) 
An Act Regarding the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax 
-.\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment :_B, c~ -3~..) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
($2,500,000) 
This legislation repeals the commercial forestry excise tax and would result in an annual loss of General Fund revenue 
of $2,500,000 beginning in fiscal year 2017-18. These amounts are based upon the December 2016 revenue forecast. 
LR1048(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Political Action Committee Expenditures
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0543
Committee Amendment CA_A_H93 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1-" to H.P. 387, L.D. 543, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Political Action Committee Expenditures" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1054-B in the first paragraph in the 3rd and 4th lines 
(page 1, lines 6 and 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"or a member of the 
Legislator's immediate family or household" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1054-B in the first paragraph in the 6th and 7th lines 
(page 1, lines 9 and 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or family or household 
member" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1054-B in the first paragraph in the last 2 lines (page 
1, lines 14 and 15 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or a member of the Legislator's 
immediate family or household" 
SUMMARY 
The bill prohibits a political action committee for which a Legislator is a principal 
officer or treasurer from compensating a Legislator's family member or household 
member for services provided to the committee. 
This amendment removes that 
prohibition. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0541
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HICKMAN, MAKER, BLACK, DUNPHY, GRANT, MARTIN, NADEAU, DILL, JACKSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §2722, 36 MRSA §2723-A, 36 MRSA §2724

Legislative Document
No. 541
H.P. 385
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act Regarding the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, DUNPHY of Old Town, GRANT of Gardiner, MARTIN 
of Eagle Lake, NADEAU of Winslow, Senators: DILL of Penobscot, JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §2722, as amended by PL 1987, c. 362, §1, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place: 
§2722.  Annual tax 
An excise tax is imposed upon the privilege of using one's land in commercial 
forestry enterprise in this State. 
1.  Rate; definition.  An owner of commercial forest land shall pay an excise tax at 
the rate of 26¢ per acre. For the purposes of this subsection, "commercial forest land" 
means land that is classified or that is eligible for classification as forest land pursuant to 
the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law, except that "commercial forest land" does not include 
land described in section 573, subsection 3, paragraph B or C when all commercial 
harvesting of forest products is prohibited. In determining whether land not classified 
under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law is eligible for classification under that law, all 
facts and circumstances must be considered, including whether the landowner is engaged 
in the forest products business and the land is being used in that business or there is a 
forest management plan for commercial use of the land or a particular parcel of land has 
been harvested for commercial purposes within the preceding 5 years. 
2.  Exemption.  The State, municipalities and the Federal Government are not subject 
to the excise tax imposed by this section. 
3.  Minimum tax.  If the amount calculated under this chapter is less than $5, the 
amount assessed must be $5. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §2723-A, as amended by PL 1997, c. 24, Pt. C, §6 and PL 2011, 
c. 657, Pt. W, §6, is repealed. 
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §2724, as amended by PL 1993, c. 452, §15, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Currently the State Tax Assessor is required annually to calculate and determine the 
rate of the excise tax imposed upon owners of land used for commercial forestry using 
information provided by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
regarding expenditures and revenue for forest fire protection for the current and preceding 
year. 
This bill simplifies the process and provides greater predictability by establishing an 
excise tax of 26¢ per acre of commercial forest land.  This bill also repeals the current 
formula and a definition that is no longer necessary due to the repeal of the formula.
An Act To Increase Railroad Freight Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0542
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RYKERSON, MIRAMANT, AUSTIN, DUNPHY, GOLDEN, JORGENSEN, MADIGAN, SCHNECK
Amends: 23 MRSA §7015

Legislative Document
No. 542
H.P. 386
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Increase Railroad Freight Safety
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, DUNPHY of Old Town, GOLDEN of Lewiston, 
JORGENSEN of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, McLEAN of Gorham, SCHNECK of 
Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §7015 is enacted to read: 
§7015.  Crew size; freight train 
A railroad company or railroad authority shall ensure that there are at least 2 
employees on a freight train traveling on a railroad line within the State, except for a 
freight train traveling for hostler service.  A railroad company or railroad authority that 
violates this section is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for every violation of this 
section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a railroad company or railroad authority to ensure that there are at 
least 2 employees on a freight train traveling on a railroad line within the State, except for 
a freight train traveling for hostler service, and includes a penalty provision.
An Act To Expand Wine and Beer Tastings at Retail Establishments
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0544
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TERRY, FAY, MONAGHAN, SAMPSON, DILL
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1205, 28-A MRSA §1207

Legislative Document
No. 544
H.P. 388
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Expand Wine and Beer Tastings at Retail Establishments
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FAY of Raymond, MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth, 
SAMPSON of Alfred, Senator: DILL of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1205, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 129, §4, is 
further amended to read: 
1.  Taste testing on off-premise retail licensee's premises.  Subject to the 
conditions in subsection 2, the bureau may authorize an off-premise retail licensee 
stocking at least 125 different wine labels to conduct taste testings of wine on that 
licensee's premises.  An off-premise retail licensee may request authority to conduct a 
taste testing using forms prescribed by the bureau.  The request must indicate if a sales 
representative licensed under section 1502 will be pouring samples for taste testing and 
verification that the sales representative has successfully completed an alcohol server 
education course approved by the commissioner.  Any other consumption of alcoholic 
beverages on an off-premise retail licensee's premises is prohibited. 
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1207, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 129, §6, is 
further amended to read: 
1.  Taste testing on off-premise retail licensee's premises.  Subject to the 
conditions in subsection 2, the bureau may authorize an off-premise retail licensee 
stocking at least 100 different labels of malt liquor to conduct taste testing of malt liquor 
on that licensee's premises. An off-premise retail licensee may request authority to 
conduct a taste testing using forms prescribed by the bureau.  The request must indicate if 
a sales representative licensed under section 1502 will be pouring samples for taste 
testing and verification that the sales representative has successfully completed an alcohol 
server education course approved by the commissioner.  Any other consumption of 
alcoholic beverages on an off-premise retail licensee's premises is prohibited, except as 
permitted under section 460 or 1205. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows a person licensed for retail sale of wine or malt liquor for off-
premises consumption to conduct taste testings on the licensee's premises if the licensee 
stocks at least 125 different labels of wine or 100 different labels of malt liquor.  This bill 
removes the minimum stock requirements.
An Act To Update IO Maine's Fishing Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0547
Committee Amendment CA_A_S167 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 182, L.D. 547, Bill, "An Act To Update 
IO 
Maine's Fishing Laws" 
Amend the bill in section 5 in § 12602 in subsection 2 in the last line (page 3, line 36 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" and inserting the following: 'or' 
Amend the bill in section 5 in § 12602 by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 3, lines 
to 39 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'3. Alter fish from their natural state prior to measuring for bag limit. When 
rules adopted by the commissioner limit the volume of fish that may be taken, alter those 
fish from or possess fish altered from their natural state prior to their being measured for 
compliance with the volume limit.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that fish may not be altered from their natural state before 
being measured for compliance with a volume limit established by rule by the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. 
FISCAL XOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/25/17 feac 
LD 547 
LR 689(02) 
An Act To Update Maine's Fishing Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1t' 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class E crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
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An Act Regarding Political Action Committee Expenditures
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0543
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LUCHINI, FARRIN, LONGSTAFF, SCHNECK, MASON
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1054-B

Legislative Document
No. 543
H.P. 387
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act Regarding Political Action Committee Expenditures
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FARRIN of Norridgewock, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, 
SCHNECK of Bangor, Senator: MASON of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1054-B is enacted to read: 
§1054-B.  Payments to Legislators by political action committees 
If a Legislator is a principal officer or treasurer of a political action committee or is 
one of the individuals primarily responsible for raising contributions or making decisions 
for the political action committee, the committee may not compensate the Legislator or a 
member of the Legislator's immediate family or household for services provided to the 
committee. The committee may not make payments to or compensate a business owned 
or operated by the Legislator.  The committee may reimburse the Legislator or family or 
household member for expenses incurred in the proper performance of the duties of the 
Legislator, for purchases made on behalf of the committee and for travel expenses 
associated with volunteering for the committee.  Allowable reimbursement for expenses 
does not include payments from the committee that are determined by the commission to 
be for the purpose of personal financial enrichment of the Legislator or a member of the 
Legislator's immediate family or household. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a political action committee from compensating a Legislator or 
member of the Legislator's immediate family or household or a business owned or 
operated by the Legislator for services provided to the committee if the Legislator is a 
principal officer or treasurer of the committee or is one of the individuals primarily 
responsible for raising contributions or making decisions for the committee.
An Act To Ensure Maine's Unorganized Townships and Plantations Maintain Local Control under Laws Legalizing Marijuana Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0545
Committee: Marijuana Legalization Implementation
Sponsors: HAMANN, BRAKEY, PERRY, SANDERSON, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 545
H.P. 389
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Ensure Maine's Unorganized Townships and Plantations 
Maintain Local Control under Laws Legalizing Marijuana
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HAMANN of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: PERRY of Calais, SANDERSON of Chelsea, Senator: JACKSON of 
Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to ensure that unorganized townships and plantations maintain 
local control under laws legalizing marijuana.
An Act To Recognize Preexisting Land Uses
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0549
Committee Amendment CA_A_H167 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §685-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~ '' to H.P. 391, L.D. 549, Bill, "An Act To 
Recognize Preexisting Land Uses" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §685-B, sub-§7-B is enacted to read: 
7-B. Presumption of nonconforming uses and nonconforming structures. If a 
person demonstrates that a use or structure that does not conform with district standards 
has existed for at least 30 years, there is a rebuttable presumption that the use is a 
nonconforming use or that the structure is a nonconforming structure.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and provides that if a person demonstrates that a 
use or structure that does not conform with Maine Land Use Planning Commission 
district standards has existed for at least 30 years, there is a rebuttable presumption that 
the use or structure is a nonconforming use or nonconforming structure, which is a use or 
structure that lawfully existed when district regulations were adopted but that does not 
currently conform. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Recognize Preexisting Land Uses
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0549
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: HANINGTON, DILLINGHAM, GRIGNON, HANLEY, MALABY, PICKETT, WINSOR, CYRWAY
Amends: 12 MRSA §685-C

Legislative Document
No. 549
H.P. 391
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act To Recognize Preexisting Land Uses
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, GRIGNON of Athens, HANLEY 
of Pittston, MALABY of Hancock, PICKETT of Dixfield, WINSOR of Norway, Senator: 
CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §685-C, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 
12.  Proof of legal existence of nonconforming uses; limitations.  The commission 
may not require proof that a preexisting, grandfathered nonconforming use legally existed 
more than 20 years. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the Maine Land Use Planning Commission from requiring proof 
that preexisting, grandfathered nonconforming land uses were in legal existence for more 
than 20 years.
An Act To Offer Hunters 65 Years of Age or Older Who Have Accumulated at Least 30 Points a Guaranteed Moose Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0553
Committee Amendment CA_A_H68 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 395, L.D. 553, Bill, "An Act To Offer 
Hunters 65 Years of Age or Older Who Have Accumulated at Least 30 Points a 
Guaranteed Moose Permit" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, current law allows a resident 70 years of age or older who has 
accumulated the necessary number of points to be awarded a moose hunting permit 
without participating in the public chance lottery for a moose permit; and 
Whereas, many residents 70 years of age and older are unable to hunt moose at that 
age; and 
Whereas, residents 65 years of age and older are better able to hunt moose if 
awarded a moose hunting permit; and 
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the end of the 90-day period so that 
it takes effect in time for the upcoming moose hunting 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,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
, 
COMMITI'EE AMENDMENT f+" to H.P. 395, L.D. 553 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/10/17 ;fk,ac:. 
LD553 
LR694(02) 
An Act To Offer Hunters 65 Years of Age or Older Who Have Accumulated at Least 30 Points a 
Guaranteed Moose Permit 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •fy f H -tJB \ 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional cost to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a result of lowering the guaranteed moose 
permit selection criteria age limit from 70 to 65 are anticipated to be minor and be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
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