CHAPTER 477

S.P. 740 - L.D. 1939

An Act To Revise Certain Fish and Wildlife Laws

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

Whereas, the provisions of this legislation must take effect immediately to ensure the proper management of Maine's fish and wildlife resources; 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. 3 MRSA §959, sub-§1, ¶G, as amended by PL 2003, c. 600, §1, is further amended to read:

G. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters shall use the following list as a guideline for scheduling reviews:

(1) Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in 2005 2007;

(2) Advisory Board for the Licensing of Taxidermists in 2007; and