CHAPTER 11
H.P. 209 - L.D. 273
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Marine Resources to Report on the Status of Discussions with the Passamaquoddy Tribe
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources has found it essential to receive a report by May 1, 1997 on discussions with the Passamaquoddy Tribe regarding the State's salt water licensing laws; 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
Sec. 1. Commissioner to report. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Marine Resources, or the commissioner's designee, shall report by May 1, 1997 to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources concerning the status of ongoing discussions between representatives of the Joint Tribal Council of the Passamaquoddy Tribe and of the State of Maine with respect to the taking of marine resources by members of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, including any proposed amendments to the laws administered by the Department of Marine Resources.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective March 28, 1997.
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