LD2238

Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 348: Exemption for On-farm Raising, Slaughter, and Processing of Less than 1,000 Ready-to-cook Whole Poultry, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

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Authorizes the final adoption of a late-filed major substantive rule regarding on-farm poultry processing in Maine.

This resolve authorizes the final adoption of Chapter 348, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The rule pertains to the exemption for on-farm raising, slaughter, and processing of less than 1,000 ready-to-cook whole poultry. The rule was submitted to the Legislature outside the legislative rule acceptance period, necessitating immediate legislative action. The resolve is enacted as an emergency to ensure the public peace, health, and safety.

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Calendar

Mar 19

1:05 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 6

Senate

FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

Apr 2

Senate

Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.

Apr 2

Senate

READ ONCE