CHAPTER 1

H.P. 25 - L.D. 18

An Act to Make Corrections to Laws in Conflict with

MCJUSTIS Changes

Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, this Act makes corrections to statutory changes enacted by the 120th Legislature that are in conflict with changes recommended by the MCJUSTIS Policy Board and enacted in Public Law 2001, chapter 383; and

Whereas, these errors create uncertainties and confusion in interpreting legislative intent; and

Whereas, it is imperative that these uncertainties be resolved as quickly as possible to prevent any injustice or hardship to the citizens of Maine; 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: