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ME LD311
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Foster
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AI Summary
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Designates state meat and poultry inspectors as essential to the operations of official slaughter and processing establishments in Maine
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Requires the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to mandate inspection services continue on state holidays and beyond regular work shifts, changing from discretionary authorization under current law
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Establishments must pay all overtime salaries and related expenses for inspectors needed to keep facilities operating during extended hours
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Enacted as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon approval rather than after the standard 90-day waiting period
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Amends 22 MRSA §2512 governing meat and poultry inspection program administration
Legislative Description
An Act to Improve Efficiency of Meat and Poultry Processing Facilities by Requiring the Designation of State Inspectors as Essential
Products
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025