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.

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.