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

Whereas,  a statewide association of horsemen is vital to the health of the harness racing industry; and

Whereas,  the timely distribution of funds to the association is important for the coming racing season; 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,’

‘Sec. 2. Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to January 1, 2007.

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