Whereas, paper companies play an important role in Maine's economy; and

Whereas, the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation adopted rules effective January 15, 2005 pertaining to the Office of Licensing and Registration, Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels; and

Whereas, these rules have an adverse effect on the paper companies in the State; 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. Rule suspension. Resolved: That the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation shall suspend recently enacted rules pertaining to repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels that took effect January 15, 2005.

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

SUMMARY

This resolve requires the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to suspend recently enacted rules pertaining to the Office of Licensing and Registration, Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels.