F. An expert in fishing industry risk analysis and occupational health;

G. An expert in marine safety equipment;

H. A representative of the marine insurance industry;

I. A marine surveyor;

J. A spouse or domestic partner of a license holder under this Part; and

K. A member of the public.

The chair of the Marine Resources Advisory Council and the chair of the Marine Recreational Fishing Advisory Council are ex officio members of the council. The composition of the council must reflect a geographic distribution along the coast of the State. The council may invite to carry out the duties of the council other participants on an ad hoc basis, including representatives of private or governmental organizations or individuals with expertise or interest in marine, education, labor or health matters.

Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6034, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 90, §2, is amended to read:

7. Duties. The council shall carry out duties specifically delegated to the council by law or by the commissioner and give the commissioner information and advice concerning fishing safety issues, including:

A. Minimum safety equipment, training and operational standards;

B. Community-based education programs that provide practical safety training and fisheries-specific safety training;

C. An outreach program to promote the culture of safety; and

D. Opportunities to minimize the costs and seek alternative funding sources, fees, incentives, grants or partnerships to minimize the financial impact of safety requirements; and.