CHAPTER 542

S.P. 570 - L.D. 1596

An Act Regarding the Maine Clean Election Act

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

Whereas, campaigns for candidates participating in the Maine Clean Election Act seeking election in 2006 are already underway; and

Whereas, proper enforcement is necessary to ensure that funds distributed from the Maine Clean Election Fund are being spent in accordance with the law; 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. 21-A MRSA §1014, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1995, c. 483, §6, is further amended to read:

4. Enforcement. An expenditure, communication or broadcast