CHAPTER 150

H.P. 671 - L.D. 961

An Act To Establish the Agricultural Water Management and

Irrigation Fund

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

Whereas, adequate water resources are critical to agriculture in the State; and

Whereas, the establishment of a fund and ability to administer that fund must be in place as soon as possible to provide optimal benefits for the 2005 growing 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. 7 MRSA Pt. 1-B, as amended, is further amended by repealing the Part headnote and enacting the following in its place:

PART 1-B

WATER AND SOIL MANAGEMENT