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

Whereas,  this legislation addresses emergency rules, which are used by the Commissioner of Marine Resources to manage the status of shellfish resource areas for public health, as this rulemaking is considered cumbersome, time-consuming and often confusing to the public; and

Whereas,  this legislation creates a more efficient and easily understood method by which openings and closings of shellfish resource areas are made, which will save considerable staff time; and

Whereas,  this legislation will increase the speed at which some closed areas are opened; and

Whereas,  this legislation will put shellfish harvesters back to work more quickly after closures; 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,’

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