(2)__The individual's name is listed on the waiting list maintained under subsection 6 by the date the commissioner receives written notification from the lobster management policy council that a majority of the council has voted to conduct a survey pursuant to paragraph D.

Sec. 5. 12 MRSA §6465, sub-§§1 and 2, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 623, §1, are amended to read:

1. Sources and uses of fund. Revenues from lobster special registration plate fees credited to the fund under Title 29-A, section 456-A may be used for research and education to support the development of the lobster industry in this State. Revenues may also be used to support the operation of the research, education and development board described in subsection 2, including reimbursement for travel expenses of its members.

2. Research, education and development board. The commissioner shall appoint a research, education and development board and consult with the board regarding the expenditures from the fund. The board is composed of one member from each of the following organizations:

A. A statewide association representing the interests of persons who harvest lobster commercially;

B. An association representing the interests of persons who harvest lobster commercially in Washington and Hancock counties;

C. A southern Maine association representing the interests of persons who harvest lobster commercially;

D. A statewide import-export lobster dealers' association;

E. A statewide lobster pound owners' association;

F. A statewide lobster processors' association;

G. The Lobster Promotion Council under section 6455;