CHAPTER 489
S.P. 662 - L.D. 1853
An Act to Authorize the Formation of Regional County Corrections Authorities
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, overcrowding in our county correctional facilities varies from county to county; and
Whereas, while counties are authorized to increase accommodations to house offenders, it is often too expensive for a single county to provide for expansions; and
Whereas, if 2 or more counties were authorized to form regional county correctional facilities, the entire State would benefit; and
Whereas, in order to help counties expedite the formation of regional county correctional facilities, it is necessary to begin planning by forming planning groups or authorities before the expiration of the 90-day period required; 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:
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §1658-A is enacted to read:
§1658-A. Regional county facilities
The county commissioners of 2 or more counties jointly may plan, finance, construct and operate regional correctional facilities. County commissions that jointly act pursuant to this section shall adhere to the provisions of chapter 115 to the extent those provisions are applicable.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
Effective February 21, 2002.
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