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An Act To Extend the Exception to Axle Fines during the Midwinter Season
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas,  there is an exception to axle fines during the midwinter season; and
Whereas,  this section of law is repealed on September 15, 2009, and this date may be earlier than the effective date of this session's enacted laws; and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Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2360-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 453, §1, is repealed.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.
 
SUMMARY
This bill removes the repeal date of the law that allows exceptions to axle fines during the midwinter.