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Public Law
123rd Legislature
First Regular Session
Chapter 28
S.P. 86 - L.D. 249
An Act To Establish May 25th as Missing Persons Day
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas,  this legislation concerns an observance occurring at a time before the end of this session; 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. 1 MRSA §150  is enacted to read:
§ 150.   Missing Persons Day 
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation establishing May 25th as Missing Persons Day. The proclamation must invite and urge citizens, law enforcement agencies, family service agencies and other suitable organizations and groups to observe this day through appropriate activities.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
 
Effective April 4, 2007.