Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Adopt Rules Governing the Use of Lakes by Licensed Child Care Facilities

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 Department of Health and Human Services has adopted rules governing the use of pools by licensed child care facilities; and

Whereas,  these rules do not address the use of lakes and ponds by licensed child care facilities; and

Whereas,  it is imperative that this issue be addressed prior to the summer 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

Sec. 1. Adoption of rules. Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human Services shall adopt rules governing the use of lakes and ponds by licensed child care facilities. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.

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

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This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rules governing the use of lakes and ponds by licensed child care facilities.