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An Act To Increase Supervision of Red Tide on the Maine Coast
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas,  the public health and welfare is adversely affected by undetected episodes of red tide; and
Whereas,  statewide water monitoring efforts need to be improved in anticipation of the spring clamming season; 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. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
 
Bureau of Resource Management 0027
 
Initiative: Establishes 4 additional seasonal Conservation Aide Intern positions to be used for water monitoring purposes. These positions are authorized from April 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006 and from April 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007.
 	 	 	
 GENERAL FUND 	 2005-06 	 2006-07 	
Personal Services
	$22,291	$95,501	
All Other
	$16,153	$29,180	
 	 	 	
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$38,444	$124,681	
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
 
SUMMARY
This bill establishes 4 additional seasonal Conservation Aide Intern positions to be used for water monitoring purposes. These positions are authorized from April 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006 and from April 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007.