| | | Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: |
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| | | Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §1702, sub-§8 is enacted to read: |
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| | | 8.__Represent interests of retail customers on regional | | bodies.__The Public Advocate, when the Public Advocate determines | | it necessary, may serve as a voting member of any regional body | | whose decisions directly affect the prices or quality of utility | | services in the State, as long as that service is limited to a | | seat that is designated for the representation of consumer | | interests. |
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| | | This bill allows the Public Advocate, when necessary, to serve | | as a voting member of a regional body that is directly concerned | | with matters affecting the price and quality of retail utility | | service in Maine, such as the New England Power Pool. |
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