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Introduced Session

An Act to Amend the Definition of "Transient Occupancy" in the Laws Governing the Maine Land Use Planning Commission 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 Legislature finds that it is desirable to extend principles of sound planning, zoning and development to the unorganized and deorganized townships of the State; and Whereas, the Legislature desires to encourage appropriate use of these lands by the residents of Maine and visitors in pursuit of outdoor recreation activities, including, but not limited to, camping; and Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period since recreational camping season begins Memorial Day weekend in the month of May; 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,

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Timmy Guerrette (R)*,  Roger Albert (R),  Mark Babin (R),  Mark Cooper (R),  Lucien Daigle (R),  Gary Drinkwater (R),  Ann Fredericks (R),  Rachel Henderson (R),  Jim Thorne (R), 

Governor's Action: Emergency Signed, May 9, 2025 (on 05/09/2025)

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