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An Act To Establish the Commercial Fishing Safety

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

Whereas, commercial fishing off the coast of Maine is inherently dangerous and vital to the economic well-being of Maine; and

Whereas, over the last 8 years, 34 Maine fishermen were lost at sea while engaged in commercial fishing activities; and

Whereas, most accidents that result in the sinking of a vessel are preventable; 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. 5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§57-E is enacted to read:

57-E. Commercial None 12 MRSA

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