CHAPTER 8

S.P. 498 - L.D. 1456

Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and

Wildlife To Increase Turkey Hunting Opportunities

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 Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has adopted rules to establish an open turkey hunting season, without a lottery system of limited entry, beginning in 2006; and

Whereas, this legislation authorizes opening the 2005 spring turkey season to all qualified applicants, without a lottery system of limited entry; and

Whereas, this legislation must take effect prior to the beginning of this year's spring turkey season, scheduled to begin in May; 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