Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period in order to delay the repeal of the laws governing the acquisition of solid waste and residue hauling assets; 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Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §2111, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 773, §1, is repealed.

Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §2111, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 773, §1, is amended to read:

6. Repeal. This section is repealed 90 days after adjournment of the First Second Regular Session of the 120th Legislature.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.

SUMMARY

This bill amends the law requiring a person to give notice to the Office of the Attorney General at least 30 days before acquiring a solid waste or residue hauling business in the State. It removes the 5-employee threshold for application of the notice requirement and extends the repeal date of the requirement to 90 days after adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 120th Legislature.