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MaineLD 1279132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Resolve, Establishing the Biotoxin Testing of Cultured Scallops Pilot Program

Sponsored By: Holly Eaton (Democratic)

Became Law

SHELLFISHSHELLFISH - SCALLOPS

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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

State toxin testing for scallop growers

The Department of Marine Resources runs a pilot to test cultured scallops and scallop roe for biotoxins. Tests follow the state shellfish toxins program and use high‑performance liquid chromatography. The department also helps with logistics, including moving samples from a facility in the grower’s town to the testing site. The pilot runs through December 31, 2027. The law provides $50,000 in FY 2025–26 and $50,000 in FY 2026–27 to fund this work. The money supports the program, not direct payments to businesses.

Limited-purpose sites excluded from testing

The pilot cannot test scallops or roe grown on limited‑purpose aquaculture license sites. If you farm on a limited‑purpose site, you cannot use the pilot’s testing or transport help. This limit applies until the pilot ends on December 31, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Holly Eaton

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Abden Simmons

    Republican • House

  • Allison Hepler

    Democratic • House

  • Cameron D. Reny

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kilton Webb

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole C. Grohoski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tiffany Strout

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. RESLV Chapter 115

    5/1/2026

  2. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table FINALLY PASSED in concurrence.

    6/25/2025Senate

  3. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

    6/3/2025Senate

  4. FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/3/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-345) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-345), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    6/2/2025Senate

  6. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-345).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  7. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES in concurrence

    3/25/2025Senate

  8. Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/25/2025House

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