H.P. 1079 - L.D. 1526
Resolve, to Establish a Task Force to Study Limited Entry in the Shrimp Fishery
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the shrimp fishery has historically been a volatile industry in terms of landings; and
Whereas, it is in the interest of the State to study limited entry in the shrimp fishery; and
Whereas, a study must be initiated promptly in order that the study may be completed and a report submitted in time for the next legislative session; 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
Sec. 1. Task force established. Resolved: That the Task Force to Study Limited Entry in the Shrimp Fishery, referred to in this resolve as the "task force," is established; and be it further
Sec. 2. Membership. Resolved: That the task force consists of the following 8 members, appointed by the Commissioner of Marine Resources:
1. Seven members representing the shrimp industry, who must reflect a geographical distribution along the coast and represent users of different gear types; and
2. One member employed by the Department of Marine Resources who has expertise in the shrimp fishery; and be it further
Sec. 3. Appointments; meetings. Resolved: That all appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of this resolve. The first meeting of the task force must convene no later than June 1, 1999. The task force may hold up to 6 meetings and the task force shall notify the members of the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources of each meeting; and be it further
Sec. 4. Duties. Resolved: That the task force shall study whether access to the Gulf of Maine shrimp fishery should be limited for the purpose of conserving the shrimp resource. The task force shall report its findings and conclusions and any proposed legislation by November 15, 1999 to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources. The Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources may report out legislation during the Second Regular Session of the 119th Legislature regarding limited entry and licensing in the shrimp fishery; and be it further
Sec. 5. Staff. Resolved: That the Department of Marine Resources shall provide the task force with staff and clerical assistance; and be it further
Sec. 6. Compensation. Resolved: That members of the task force serve without compensation; and be it further
Sec. 7. Funding. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Marine Resources may accept and administer any outside funds contributed to support the work of the task force; and be it further
Sec. 8. Appropriation. Resolved: That the following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this resolve.
1999-00
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Administrative Services
All Other $3,000
Provides funds for the costs associated with staffing the Task Force to Study Limited Entry in the Shrimp Fishery.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective June 11, 1999.
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