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PUBLIC LAWS OF MAINE
First Regular Session of the 120th

CHAPTER 434
S.P. 630 - L.D. 1812

An Act to Prevent Infestation of Invasive Aquatic Plants and to Control Other Invasive Species

     Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

     Whereas, invasive aquatic plants and nuisance species pose a substantive threat to the environment and economy of the State; and

     Whereas, the most common method of spreading invasive aquatic plants is on recreational boats, watercraft trailers and fishing equipment; and

     Whereas, Maine's inland waters face an immediate threat of infestation by invasive aquatic plants during the 2001 summer boating season; 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:

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