Public Law 2001, chapter 518 clarifies that members of limited liability companies, LLC, are treated the same as partners in a partnership for certain purposes under the workers' compensation law. It allows a member of an LLC to elect to be personally covered by the law and it allows certain family members of LLC members to waive coverage under the law.

Sections 13 clarifies the law concerning seat belts and child safety seats to ensure that children who are 8 years of age are required to be properly secured in a seat belt.

Section 15 clarifies the language in the definition of "employee" in the workers' compensation laws concerning family members of members of limited liability companies who are also employed by that LLC. The corrected language parallels similar language relating to sole proprietorships and partnerships. Section 14 provides the appropriate effective date.

Section 17 corrects a reference to the Bureau of Elder and Adult Services within the Department of Human Services, that administers the consumer-directed personal care assistance services program.

Section 18 corrects the description of funds to be provided to shelters in Bangor, Lewiston and Portland as appropriated in Public Law 2001, chapter 559. The appropriation is for a total of $315,000. The initiative was not corrected when the total amount was reduced from $375,000 and therefore indicates that each municipality will receive $125,000. The correct portion for each municipality is $105,000.

Section 19 corrects an error in listing the qualifying year for sea urchin draggers who were inadvertently excluded from obtaining a 2002 sea urchin dragging license under Resolve 2001, chapter 112. Section 20 makes this correction retroactive to April 9, 2002.