CHAPTER 105
H.P. 1696 - L.D. 2402
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, additional funds are necessary on a one-time basis to assist the Maine Dairy Industry Association in performing outreach efforts to assess the interest in forming a cooperative association for dairy farmers; 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. Report. Resolved: That the Maine Dairy Industry Association shall submit a report on the interest of the State's dairy farmers in forming a cooperative association. This report with any accompanying legislation must be submitted to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over agriculture matters no later than November 1, 2000. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over agriculture matters may jointly introduce legislation to the First Regular Session of the 120th Legislature; and be it further
Sec. 2. Allocation. Resolved: That the following funds are allocated from Other Special Revenue funds to carry out the purposes of this resolve.
1999-00
AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Milk Commission
All Other $30,000
Provides funds on a one-time basis to the Maine Dairy Industry Association for outreach efforts in order to assess the interest of the State's dairy farmers in forming a cooperative association.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective April 10, 2000.
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