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PUBLIC LAWS OF MAINE
First Regular Session of the 121st

CHAPTER 130
H.P. 513 - L.D. 696

An Act Concerning the Adoption of Coastal Sand Dune Rules

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

     Whereas, the Board of Environmental Protection is currently undertaking rulemaking regarding development in coastal sand dune systems; and

     Whereas, immediate enactment of this Act is necessary to enable the Legislature to record its position on adoption of the rules; 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:

     Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §480-AA is enacted to read:

§480-AA. Coastal sand dune rules

     Rules adopted by the board regarding development in coastal sand dune systems are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.

     Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.

Effective May 13, 2003.

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