3.__Copy of compact.__Duly authenticated copies of this compact in the French and English languages and of such supplementary agreements as may be entered into must, at the time of their approval, be deposited with each of the party jurisdictions and with appropriate federal authorities.

§946.__Severability - Article XII

This chapter is construed to effectuate the purposes stated in section 935.__If any provision of this compact is declared unconstitutional or the applicability of the compact to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of this chapter and the applicability of the chapter to other persons and circumstances is not affected.

§947.__Inconsistency of language - Article XIII

The validity of the arrangements and agreements consented to in this compact is not affected by any insubstantial difference in form or language as adapted by the various states and provinces.

Sec. 2. Legislative intent. This Act is the enactment of the International Emergency Management Assistance Compact. The text and numbering of the compact have been changed to conform to Maine statutory conventions. The changes are technical in nature and it is the intent of the Legislature that this Act be interpreted as substantively the same as the original compact.

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

SUMMARY

This bill adopts the International Emergency Management Assistance Compact. This compact provides a framework for mutual assistance between the New England states and the eastern provinces of Canada that adopt the compact in managing emergencies or disasters.