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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,  the charter of the Ogunquit Sewer District currently has 2 sections governing the use of sinking funds; and
Whereas,  it is of utmost importance that the charter be clear and concise, especially regarding bonding requirements; and
Whereas,  as soon as possible the Ogunquit Sewer District needs to be compliant with the bonding requirements of its charter and so the charter must be amended as it is by this Act; 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.