‘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's ability to effectively manage endangered and threatened species in conjunction with human activity is key to the protection and recovery of a listed species; and
Whereas, this legislation provides the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife with tools necessary to properly manage listed endangered and threatened species; and
Whereas, it is critical that this legislation take effect immediately to ensure the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife can properly manage 3 recently listed bat species in conjunction with timber harvesting and other human activities; 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,’