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LR 1903
Item 2

 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the
enacting clause the following:

 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become
effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as
emergencies; and

 
Whereas, commercial fishing off the coast of Maine is inherently
dangerous and vital to the economic well-being of Maine; and

 
Whereas, over the last 8 years, 34 Maine fishermen were lost at
sea while engaged in commercial fishing activities; and

 
Whereas, most accidents that result in the sinking of a vessel
are preventable; 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,'

 
Further amend the bill by inserting at the end before the
summary the following:


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