LD 1319
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fortified wine to all agents, particularly those located in
geographically remote areas of the State;

 
E.__A plan for the continued employment of state employees
in the wholesale liquor business in the State for a period
of 2 years from the date of privatization; and

 
F.__Any rules that the Commissioner of Administrative and
Financial Services determines are consistent with the
Legislature's intent.

 
5.__Price regulation.__The alcohol bureau shall regulate the
wholesale and retail prices of all liquor sold by private
entities under this section.__The alcohol bureau shall adopt
rules for the effective implementation of price regulation of the
wholesale and retail liquor business by January 1, 2004.__A
private entity awarded the exclusive right to distribute liquor
pursuant to this section is immune from antitrust action so long
as the entity is in compliance with the alcohol bureau's rules
and all other applicable laws and regulations.

 
6.__Limitation on conveyences of rights.__The State may not
convey or assign to private entities any rights in the distilled
spirits business that extend beyond June 30, 2014.__Any renewal
of such rights is subject to approval of the Legislature.__This
section does not affect the State's continuing right to collect
the alcohol premium tax, sales taxes or income taxes arising from
the sale of distilled spirits and fortified wines.

 
7.__Rules.__Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-
A.

 
Sec. LLL-3. Effect of negotiation; legislation required. Upon the successful
negotiation of a contract pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes,
Title 28-A, section 88, and notwithstanding any other provision
of Title 28-A, the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial
Services may adopt any emergency rules necessary to ensure the
safety, health and welfare of the people of the State concerning
activities associated with distributing and selling spirits and
fortified wines. The commissioner shall prepare and submit
legislation to the session of the Legislature during which the
contract is successfully negotiated or, if the Legislature is not
in session, to the next immediately following session, making the
necessary changes to the Maine Revised Statutes to fully
implement this Part.


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