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PRIVATE & SPECIAL LAWS
First Regular Session of the 118th

CHAPTER 1
S.P. 152 - L.D. 470

An Act to Increase Security at the Maine State Prison

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

     Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next fiscal year; and

     Whereas, certain obligations and expenses will become due and payable prior to July 1, 1997; 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. Appropriation. The following funds are appropriated from the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997 to the department listed to carry out the purposes of this Act.

          1996-97
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF
State Prison

Provides for the appropriation of funds to establish 9 Guard positions for the remainder of fiscal year 1996-97 due to growth in medium-custody inmates.

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

Effective February 10, 1997.

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