Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §12004-G, sub-§31-C is enacted to read:

31-C. Sidestream $100 per 22 MRSA

Smoking Smoke day; §1646

Compensation expenses

Board

Sec. 2. 22 MRSA c. 266-B is enacted to read:

CHAPTER 266-B

SIDESTREAM SMOKE COMPENSATION

§1645.__Definition

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, "sidestream smoke" means tobacco smoke given off by a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe or other object in a person's possession.

§1646.__Sidestream Smoke Compensation Board

1.__Board established.__Pursuant to Title 5, section 12004- G, subsection 31-C, the Sidestream Smoke Compensation Board, referred to in this chapter as the "board," is established as an independent board composed of 8 members.__Except for the Attorney General, who is an ex officio board member, or the Attorney General's designee, members of the board must be appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over human resources matters and confirmation by the Legislature.__ Notwithstanding Title 3, chapter 6, the committee shall complete its review of an appointment of the Governor within 15 days of the Governor's written notice of appointment, and the vote of the Legislature must be taken no later than 7 days after the vote of the committee or the reconvening of the Legislature, whichever is earlier.

2.__Membership.__The board is composed of the following members:

A.__The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee; and

B.__The following members appointed by the Governor:

(1)__One member chosen from a list provided by the Maine Medical Association or its successor organization;