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An Act To Repeal Authorization for Smelt Fishing in Mud Brook in Aroostook County
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 exists a marked decline in the abundance of smelt; and
Whereas,  in order to prevent overfishing of smelt, it is necessary to take immediate action; and
Whereas,  this legislation repeals authorization for smelting in Mud Brook in Aroostook County; 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Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12460-A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 218, §1, is repealed.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.
 
Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 127th Legislature, First Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.