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Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following:
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‘Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas,  there is an exception to axle fines during the midwinter season; and
Whereas,  the section of law allowing an exception to axle fines is repealed September 15, 2011, which may be earlier than the effective date of laws enacted during the First Regular Session of the Legislature; and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,’
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following:
‘Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.’
 
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill.
 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
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