Whereas, the study must be initiated before the 90-day period expires in order that the study may be completed and a report submitted in time for submission to the next legislative session; 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

Sec. 1. Committee established. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Marine Resources is directed, within existing budgeted resources, to establish a committee to study bay management planning for siting aquaculture facilities. The committee must include members representing the various parties affected by the study, such as:

1. Two members of the finfish aquaculture industry, with one member representing a large finfish company and one member representing a small finfish company;

2. Two members of the shellfish aquaculture industry, with one member representing a small shellfish company and one member representing a large shellfish company;

3. One member representing the fishing industry;

4. One member representing a coastal municipality;

5. One member who is of the commercial recreational industry, such as a boat or schooner captain;

6. One member representing a marine industry, such as boatbuilders or marinas;

7. One member representing the land conservation field;

8. One member representing the environmental field; and

9. One member representing the tourist industry; and be it further

Sec. 2. Duties. Resolved: That the committee shall study and develop a process for creating bay management plans for siting aquaculture facilities. In conducting the study, the