Whereas, the laws regulating ATVs are in effect; and

Whereas, there is no one to assist the ATV operators in establishing trails to be used for ATVs; and

Whereas, it is necessary to have this legislation be an emergency so that trails may be established 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. 5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§3-C is enacted to read:

3-C. ATV Trail Expenses 12 MRSA

Conservation Advisoryfor Non-§1893-C

Council salaried and

Nonpaid Public

Members Only

Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §1893-C is enacted to read:

§1893-C. ATV Trail Advisory Council established

1.__Appointment and composition.__The ATV Trail Advisory Council, referred to in this section as "the advisory council" and established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 3-C, consists of 11 members.__The director or the director's designee serves as an ex officio member and may vote only to break a tie.__ The other 10 members are appointed by the commissioner as follows:

A.__Three members who represent ATV clubs that are ATV Recreational Management Fund grantees;

B.__Three members who represent municipal ATV Recreational Management Fund grantees;

C.__Two members who represent a statewide organization with an interest in operating ATVs;

D.__One member who represents ATV business interests; and