CHAPTER 28
S.P. 768 - L.D. 2158
An Act to Authorize Matinicus Isle Plantation to Implement a Disposal Fee for Motorized Vehicles
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the abandonment of motor vehicles on Matinicus Island has a detrimental impact on the scenic beauty of the island and poses a continuing threat to groundwater and surface water of the island; and
Whereas, the removal of abandoned vehicles from the island is easier in warm weather and the availability of ferry transportation service to remove the vehicles increases in warm weather; and
Whereas, it is imperative for the immediate health, safety and well-being of the residents of Matinicus that these vehicles be removed as quickly as possible and that incentives be in place to encourage the removal of these vehicles; 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. Authorize assessment of solid waste disposal fee. Matinicus Isle Plantation is authorized to assess a solid waste disposal fee for motorized vehicles on the island. The disposal fee assessed pursuant to this Act must be established by the voters of Matinicus Isle Plantation and may not exceed $500 per vehicle. For purposes of this section, "motorized vehicles" means motor vehicles, trailers and travel trailers.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
Effective May 26, 1999.
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