PUBLIC Law, Chapter 24, An Act To More Clearly Define Maple Syrup

An Act To More Clearly Define Maple Syrup

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 amended definition of the term “maple syrup” in this legislation must be in effect for the 2007 maple syrup marketing 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,

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

Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §892-A, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 326, §2, is amended to read:

D. "Maple syrup ," which may also be spelled "maple sirop" or "maple sirup," means the liquid derived by concentration and heat treatment of the sap of the maple tree trees, (Acer) or by the solution in water of maple sugar or maple concentrate made from such sap. The solids content of maple syrup may not be less than 66% by weight or more than 69% by weight, as measured in Brix units at a temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Effective April 2, 2007.

HP0743 LD 983	PUBLIC Law, Chapter 24 Emergency Signed on 2007-04-02 00:00:00.0 - First Regular Session - 123rd Maine Legislature Text: MS-Word, RTF or PDF		LR 1518 Item 1
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