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ME LD1213

ME LD1213
An Act Regarding Apportionment of Stipends to Agricultural Fairs


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Introduced
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
05/22/2025
Passed
05/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2025

Introduced Session

132nd Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act Regarding Apportionment of Stipends to Agricultural Fairs

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing Maine state law regarding agricultural fair stipends and premiums, making several key changes. The bill expands the definition of "premium" to include prizes awarded in events, and removes references to "gratuities" throughout the existing statute. It updates the criteria for how agricultural fair licensees can receive stipends from the state, adding new qualifying categories such as "youth agriculture events," "educational agricultural talks, workshops and demonstrations," and "any other agricultural event approved by the commissioner." The bill eliminates the previous category of "boys' and girls' club exhibits" and replaces it with the broader "youth agriculture events" category. The legislation maintains the existing $10,000 maximum stipend limit and continues the requirement that stipends cannot exceed the amount actually spent on premiums. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for agricultural fairs in how they structure their events and competitions while maintaining oversight through the state commissioner's approval process. These modifications are designed to support and modernize Maine's agricultural fair system by broadening the types of events and exhibits that can qualify for state funding.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Governor's Action: Signed, May 30, 2025 (on 05/30/2025)

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