CHAPTER 204

H.P. 826 - L.D. 1198

An Act To Promote Responsible Advertising by Public

Utilities

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §302-A is enacted to read:

§302-A.__Rules governing political activities, promotional

advertising and institutional advertising

Rules adopted by the commission concerning promotional advertising; promotional allowances, including, but not limited to, the granting of promotional rebates or credits; advertising to promote corporate image or goodwill; or political activities by public utilities are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.__Rules on these matters in effect on the effective date of this section remain in effect and do not require legislative approval but any changes to such rules are subject to review and approval in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.