An Act To Rename the Maine International Trade Center the Maine Trade Center and To Establish within the Center International and Domestic Export Branches
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §13070-C, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 648, §3, is amended to read:
§ 13070-C. Trade Director
The director shall serve as the president of the Maine International Trade Center upon confirmation by the center's Board of Directors of the Maine International Trade Center. The director shall oversee activities of the center and has the duties and responsibilities as provided in Title 10, chapter 107-B.
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §13141, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 95, §5, is amended to read:
Sec. 3. 10 MRSA §11, sub-§4, ¶B, as amended by PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6; PL 2007, c. 266, §1; and PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is further amended to read:
(1) Department of Labor;
(3) Department of Environmental Protection;
(4) Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; and
(5) Department of Health and Human Services.
Sec. 4. 10 MRSA §11, sub-§9, ¶D, as amended by PL 2007, c. 266, §3, is further amended to read:
Sec. 5. 10 MRSA §13, sub-§§3 and 4, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 385, §1, are further amended to read:
Sec. 6. 10 MRSA §945, first ¶, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 648, §5, is amended to read:
The Maine International Trade Center, referred to in this chapter as the "center," is established to enhance the competitive advantage of state businesses desiring to compete in the international and domestic market. The center provides a source of leadership, coordination and a shared vision for international and domestic trade development in the State. The purpose of the center, through its cooperative public and private board, is to refine, revise and implement the State's international and domestic strategic plan by providing and enhancing services in coordination with the economic development activities of the private sector, community and regional agencies and State Government.
Sec. 7. 10 MRSA §945-A, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 648, §5, is amended to read:
§ 945-A. Duties
The center shall provide a base level of services without regard to membership in the center and enhanced services as the center's board of directors may direct , to private entities, individuals, the State and to quasi-public and public entities. The center shall encourage and assist the growth of the State's international and domestic economic activities in the following ways.
Sec. 8. 10 MRSA §945-C, first ¶, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 648, §5, is amended to read:
The Board of Directors of the Maine International Trade Center, referred to in this chapter as the "board of directors," consists of 7 directors elected from the membership and 5 directors appointed by the Governor. Each director is entitled to one vote. Board members' terms must be staggered as determined in the bylaws of the center.
Sec. 9. 10 MRSA §945-C, sub-§§2 and 4, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 648, §5, are amended to read:
Sec. 10. 10 MRSA §945-C, sub-§5, ¶¶C and F, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 648, §5, are amended to read:
Sec. 11. 10 MRSA §945-D, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 648, §5, is amended to read:
Sec. 12. 10 MRSA §945-D, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 648, §5, is amended to read:
Sec. 13. 10 MRSA §945-M, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 648, §5, is amended to read:
§ 945-M. Liberal construction
This chapter may be construed liberally to effect the intent and purposes of the center for an improved and enhanced international and domestic trade development effort in the State and may not be construed as a limitation of powers.
Sec. 14. 23 MRSA §4421, first ¶, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 134, §4, is amended to read:
The Maine Port Authority consists of a board of directors, referred to in this section as "the board." The board consists of 7 directors who must be broadly representative of the State and must have a background in international trade, marine transportation, finance or economic development. Five directors are appointed by the Governor, each to serve for 4 years. The Commissioner of Transportation serves as an ex officio member of the board and as chair of the board and president. The president of the Maine International Trade Center serves as an ex officio member of the board. The directors shall elect a vice-chair, treasurer and other officers as the board determines necessary. A vacancy must be filled for an unexpired term by the Governor.
Sec. 15. Maine Revised Statutes headnote amended; revision clause. In the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, chapter 107-B, in the chapter headnote, the words "Maine international trade center" are amended to read "Maine trade center" and the Revisor of Statutes shall implement this revision when updating, publishing or republishing the statutes.
summary
This bill changes the name of the Maine International Trade Center to the Maine Trade Center and directs the center to establish international and domestic export branches within the center.