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This bill amends the definition of "layoff" in the Dirigo Business Incentives Program, which is a tax-related program in Maine. The amendment adds a specific exemption to the existing definition of layoff, which currently applies to workforce reductions of at least 20% for businesses with 20 or more employees over two consecutive months in the same tax year. The new provision explicitly excludes workforce reductions resulting from restrictions on vehicle weight or passage imposed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) from being considered a layoff. This means that if a business experiences employee reductions specifically due to DOT-mandated vehicle restrictions, those reductions would not count against the business's eligibility for certain tax incentives or other program benefits. By making this clarification, the bill provides additional protection for businesses that might be impacted by transportation-related restrictions beyond their control.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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