S.P. 501 - L.D. 1502
Resolve, to Study the Changes in Lobster Morbidity and Mortality
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, there has been an apparent increase in lobster morbidity and mortality, particularly in pounded lobster; and
Whereas, the source of the increased morbidity and mortality has not been determined; and
Whereas, the lobster fishery has the highest landed value of Maine fisheries; and
Whereas, the fishery provides a large employment base, including some of the areas of highest unemployment in the State; and
Whereas, the tourist industry is heavily dependent on a reliable supply of high-quality lobster; 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. Study. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Marine Resources solicit, through the Fish Health Advisory Group or its designee, a request for proposal to study the increase in lobster morbidity and mortality, and that funding in the amount of $70,000 be provided to an investigator or investigators based on scientific peer review of the responses to the RFP, and that additional funding sources may be sought to supplement the appropriation; and be it further
Sec. 2. 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
Study Commission - Funding
All Other $70,000
Provides funds for an investigator or investigators to study the changes in lobster morbidity and mortality.
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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