Whereas, funds were earmarked for the Eagle Island ferry service in Private and Special Law 1999, chapter 25; and

Whereas, although the effective date of Private and Special Law 1999, chapter 25 was May 21, 1999, the Hancock County Commissioners have refused to pass these funds on to the ferry service; and

Whereas, waiting until 90 days after adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 119th Legislature would place an inequitable and unwarranted burden on the ferry service; 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. Appropriation. The following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this Act.

2000-01

SUNSET BAY COMPANY

Sunset Bay Company

All Other $5,000

Provides funds to the Sunset Bay Company to operate the Eagle Island ferry service in Hancock County.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.

SUMMARY

In Private and Special Law 1999, chapter 25, section 2, $5,000 of the county reimbursements for services for Hancock County was designated for use by the Eagle Island ferry service, which is operated by the Sunset Bay Company. Despite this