H.P. 1550 - L.D. 2179
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the State has been declared to be a Federal Disaster Area as a result of an ice storm, which has resulted in massive power outages and significant damages to individuals, businesses and communities throughout most of the State; and
Whereas, a 2nd ice storm has caused further power outages and additional damages to businesses and individuals in southern Maine; and
Whereas, these natural disasters have had a serious adverse impact on many businesses, which require some assistance in order to recover from the damage suffered as a result of the storms and the resulting power outages; and
Whereas, without additional sources of financial assistance many businesses may not be able to continue operation or may have to reduce employment levels; and
Whereas, there may be other issues of an emergency nature that need to be addressed; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
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