1.Definition.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "active duty for a period of more than 30 days" has the
same meaning as in 10 United States Code, Section 101(d)(2).
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2.Partial waiver of lobster apprentice requirements.
Notwithstanding Title 37-B, section 390-A or any other provision of this Part, the commissioner shall waive a portion of
the number of days and hours of practical lobster fishing experience required under the apprentice program established pursuant
to section 6422, subsection 1 for a person who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed
Forces if:
A. The person was under an order to active duty for a period of more than 30 days; [2005, c. 111, §2 (NEW).]
B. The period of active duty conflicts with the requirements of the apprentice program; and [2005, c. 111, §2 (NEW).]
C. The person was licensed pursuant to section 6421, subsection 1, paragraphs D and E. [2005, c. 111, §2 (NEW).]
This waiver does not apply to the 2-year minimum required under section 6422, subsection 2.
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3.Waiver of licensing requirements.
Notwithstanding Title 37-B, section 390-A or any other provision of this Part, the commissioner shall waive the licensing
requirements under section 6421, subsection 5, paragraph A; section 6505-A, subsection 2, paragraph C; and section 6749-O,
subsection 2-A for a person who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces and was
under an order to active duty for a period of more than 30 days. This subsection does not apply to a person who did not possess
a license pursuant to section 6421, 6505-A, 6748, 6748-D or 6749 or in the calendar year prior to that person's being called
to active duty.
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4.Limited application.
This section applies only if the member's service is in support of:
A. An operational mission for which members of the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces have been ordered to active duty
without volunteering for that mission; or [2005, c. 111, §2 (NEW).]
B. Forces activated during a period of war declared by the United States Congress or a period of national emergency declared
by the President of the United States or the United States Congress. [2005, c. 111, §2 (NEW).]
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SECTION HISTORY
2005, c. 111, §2 (NEW).
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