CHAPTER 470
H.P. 1272 - L.D. 1832
An Act To Prevent the Introduction of Pathogens into the State That Threaten the Health of Maine's Fish and Wildlife Resources
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, chronic wasting disease is a fatal, highly infectious disease that has devastated deer and moose populations in other states; and
Whereas, chronic wasting disease is an immediate threat to Maine's deer and moose population; and
Whereas, immediate action is necessary to prevent the spread of this disease into Maine's deer and moose population; 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. 12 MRSA §10105, sub-§13 is enacted to read:
13. Prevention of introduction of harmful pathogens into Maine's fish and wildlife population. To prevent the introduction of pathogens into the State that pose a significant risk to the health of Maine's unique fish and wildlife populations, the commissioner may prohibit or otherwise regulate the transportation of a fish or wildlife species or any part of a fish or wildlife species into or within the State. The commissioner may adopt rules to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
Effective February 17, 2006.
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