Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7313, sub-§6, as amended by PL 1997, c. 432, §35, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

6.__Oral examination.__If an oral examination is administered, the exam must be conducted by at least 2 trained examiners designated pursuant to section 7320, subsection 2, paragraph D who are approved by the commissioner or members of the Advisory Board for the Licensing of Guides.

Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §7320, as amended by PL 1995, c. 667, Pt. A, §26, is further amended to read:

§7320. Advisory board

1. Members. The Advisory Board for the Licensing of Guides, established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 23, shall consist consists of the following 7 8 members:

A. One subordinate officer of the department designated by the commissioner;

B. Two wardens of the department; and

C. Four representatives of the public, with no more than 3 holding a license under this subchapter, to be appointed by the Governor for a term of 3 years to reflect a wide diversity of guiding experience. At least 2 members shall must be chosen for their expertise in outdoor recreation. The public members shall must be compensated as provided in Title 5, chapter 379.; and

D.__One marine patrol officer of the Department of Marine Resources.

2. Duties. The board has the following duties:

A. To provide advice and consent regarding rules proposed by the commissioner;

B. At the request of the commissioner, to conduct oral examinations of applicants for guide licenses; and

C. To advise the commissioner on granting and revoking guide licenses.; and

D.__At the board's discretion, to designate examiners for the purpose of conducting oral examinations pursuant to section 7313, subsection 6.__Examiners must be selected from