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| | | Resolve, To Establish a Task Force on the Planning and |
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| | | Development of Marine Aquaculture in Maine |
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| | | 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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