SP0026
LD 78
Session - 127th Maine Legislature
C "A", Filing Number S-4, Sponsored by
LR 888
Item 2
Bill Tracking, Additional Documents Chamber Status

Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the following:

Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §420-E  is enacted to read:

§ 420-E Municipal storm water ordinances; transportation systems

1 Definitions.   As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A "Adjunct facility" includes, but is not limited to, an intermodal transportation facility, freight yard, railroad station and toll facility.
B "Commercial property" includes retail service plazas, tourist information centers and other property whose primary function is commercial activity.
C "Transportation system" includes, but is not limited to, a roadway; bridge; bike path, sidewalk or weighing station adjacent to a roadway or bridge; railroad line; pier; port; airport; trail; and adjunct facility to move persons or goods. "Transportation system" does not include an office building, commercial property, maintenance facility or park and ride lot.
2 Transportation system not subject to fee or tax.   The transportation system under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation or the Maine Turnpike Authority is not subject to any fee or tax imposed pursuant to a municipal storm water ordinance.

Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively.

summary

This amendment provides that a transportation system under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation or the Maine Turnpike Authority is not subject to any fee or tax imposed pursuant to a municipal storm water ordinance. The amendment provides that a transportation system includes, but is not limited to, a roadway; bridge; bike path, sidewalk or weighing station adjacent to a roadway or bridge; railroad line; pier; port; airport; trail; and adjunct facility to move persons or goods. The amendment also provides that a transportation system does not include an office building, commercial property, maintenance facility or park and ride lot.


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