| | | Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do | | not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless | | enacted as emergencies; and |
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| | | Whereas, marine aquaculture is controversial and of great public | | interest. There is controversy surrounding its impact on the | | environment, existing wild fisheries, recreation, tourism and | | conserved land; and |
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| | | Whereas, marine aquaculture is an important element of the | | State's marine economy and is a legitimate use of state water; | | and |
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| | | Whereas, the process by which state water is leased for the | | conduct of marine aquaculture is affected by this controversy, | | which is leading to lengthy administrative procedures, litigation | | and acrimony; and |
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| | | Whereas, there is an immediate need for a distinguished group of | | citizens to deliberate upon state policy for aquaculture leasing | | in order to develop a broader consensus on the place of | | aquaculture among other sectors of the marine economy; and |
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| | | 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 |
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| | | Sec. 1. Task force established. Resolved: That the Task Force on the | | Planning and Development of Marine Aquaculture in Maine, referred | | to in this resolve as "the task force," is established; and be it | | further |
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| | | Sec. 2. Task force membership. Resolved: That the task force includes | | 11 members of the public with expertise in marine resources, | | fisheries, economic development, business, planning and natural | | resource conservation to be appointed by the Governor; and be it | | further |
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| | | Sec. 3. Chair. Resolved: That the task force shall elect a chair | | from among its members; and be it further |
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| | | Sec. 4. Appointments; convening of task force. Resolved: That all | | appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the | | effective date of this resolve. Within 15 days after appointment | | of all members, the Chair of the Legislative Council shall call | | and convene the first meeting of the task force; and be it | | further |
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| | | Sec. 5. Staff assistance; technical assistance. Resolved: That the Department | | of Marine Resources, with cooperation from |
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