CHAPTER 15

S.P. 242 - L.D. 678

An Act To Amend the Charter of the Lubec Water and Electric

District

Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, in 1991 the Lubec Water and Electric District changed its name to the Lubec Water District; and

Whereas, the legislation was passed by the Legislature as Private and Special Law 1991, chapter 14; and

Whereas, the law required that the changes to the name of the district be approved by the voters of the Town of Lubec; and

Whereas, the Town of Lubec never held an election to vote on these matters; and

Whereas, it is imperative to have this legislation take effect as soon as possible; 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:

Sec. 1. P&SL 1951, c. 92, §§1 to 5 are amended to read: