S.P. 332 - L.D. 986
Resolve, Establishing a Commission to Study the Needs and Opportunities Associated with the Production of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine
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 salmonid sport fishery in Maine is important to the economy of the State; and
Whereas, the continuation of a healthy salmonid sport fishery requires careful management; and
Whereas, several critical factors necessary for effective management of that fishery must be studied; 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. Commission established. Resolved: That the Commission to Study the Needs and Opportunities Associated with the Production of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine, referred to in this resolve as the "commission," is established; and be it further
Sec. 2. Commission membership. Resolved: That the commission consists of the following 13 members:
1. One member of the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife appointed by the President of the Senate;
2. Two members of the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife appointed by the Speaker of the House;
3. The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife or the commissioner's designee;
4. The Superintendent of Fish Culture, Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife;
5. One member of Trout Unlimited nominated by the president of that organization and appointed by the Governor;
6. Two members of the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council appointed by the Governor;
7. Three individuals representing owners or operators of a private fish hatchery in the State appointed by the Governor;
8. One member of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine nominated by the president of that organization and appointed by the Governor; and
9. One individual who owns or operates a private aquaculture facility in the State and who is appointed by the Governor; 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 appointing authorities must notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council upon making their appointments. When the appointment of all members is complete, the chairs of the commission shall call and convene the first meeting of the commission no later than August 1, 1999. The first named Senate member is the Senate chair and the first named House member is the House chair; and be it further
Sec. 4. Duties. Resolved: That the commission shall assess and evaluate salmonid fish culture facilities in Maine and associated production and distribution capabilities, opportunities and needs, including waste discharge licensing issues. In addition, the commission shall develop recommendations designed to provide for the production and distribution of fish needed to meet future sport fish management program needs in the most cost effective manner; and be it further
Sec. 5. Staff assistance. Resolved: That the commission shall request staffing assistance from the Legislative Council; and be it further
Sec. 6. Compensation. Resolved: That legislative members are entitled to receive the legislative per diem and reimbursement of necessary expenses for their attendance at authorized meetings of the commission. Public members not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities whom they represent are entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses for their attendance at authorized meetings of the commission; and be it further
Sec. 7. Report. Resolved: That the commission shall submit its report, together with any necessary implementing legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife no later than September 29, 2000. If the commission requires an extension, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant the extension; 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 2000-01
LEGISLATURE
Commission to Study the Needs and Opportunities Associated with the Production of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine
Personal Services $660 $495
All Other 2,700 2,150
Provides funds for the per diem and expenses of legislative members and expenses for other eligible members of the Commission to Study the Needs and Opportunities Associated with the Production of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine and to print the required report.
LEGISLATURE ____________ ____________
TOTAL $3,360 $2,645
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective June 17, 1999.
| Revisor of Statutes Homepage | Subject Index | Search | Laws of Maine | Maine Legislature |
