Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period in order to govern the spring construction season; 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:

PART A

Sec. A-1. 5 MRSA §12004-G, sub-§13-B, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. A, §1, is amended to read:

13-B. Maine Water $50 Per 32 MRSA

Environment/ Well DrillingMeeting§4700-G

Health Commission Plus

Engineering Expenses

Sec. A-2. 22 MRSA c. 270-C is amended by repealing the chapter headnote and enacting the following in its place:

CHAPTER 270-C

MAINE WATER WELL PROGRAM

Sec. A-3. 22 MRSA §§1689 and 1689-A, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 455, Pt. A, §2, are amended to read:

§1689. Program established

The Maine Water Well Drilling Program, known in this chapter as "the program," is established to provide the public with the highest quality drinking water possible by ensuring that water wells are drilled, constructed, altered or abandoned in a manner that protects ground water groundwater from contamination.

§1689-A. Administrative authority

The Maine Water Well Drilling Commission, as established in Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 13-B, shall administer the program. The commission has the powers and duties set forth in Title 32, chapter 69-C.