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| | | An Act To Expand the Mission of the Marine Patrol |
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| | | Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become | | effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as | | emergencies; and |
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| | | Whereas, since September 11, 2001, there has been a recognized | | need for increased homeland security, including improved | | protection of the nation's coasts; and |
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| | | Whereas, it is in the best interest of the State to protect its | | ports, the flow of commerce and the marine transportation system | | from terrorism; and |
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| | | Whereas, Maine's Marine Patrol is the only maritime resource | | available to assist the United States Coast Guard in providing | | safety and security services; 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, |
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| | | Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: |
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| | | Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6029-A is enacted to read: |
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