CHAPTER 407

S.P. 628 - L.D. 1683

An Act To Clarify Entities Eligible for Funding by the

Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority

Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, questions have arisen as to the ability of the Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority to finance the acquisition of air ambulances as an eligible entity or facility; and

Whereas, it is vitally necessary to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Maine that the State enjoy a coordinated air ambulance system; 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. 22 MRSA §2053, sub-§3-A, as amended by PL 2001, c. 596, Pt. B, §7 and affected by §25, is further amended to read:

3-A. Health care facility. "Health care facility" means a nursing home that is, or will be upon completion, licensed under chapter 405; a residential care facility that is, or will be upon