An Act to Require the Issuance of Maine Agricultural Fair Licenses Every 4 Years
Sponsored By: Randall Hall (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New spending rule for first-time fair licenses
If you receive an initial agricultural fair license, you must spend at least $750 each year on premiums for displays of farm products. This applies for four years, for at least $3,000 total. It does not include premiums for equine or ox pulling, or for farm tractor or pickup truck pulling contests. This rule takes effect immediately.
Longer fair licenses and firm dates
Agricultural fair licenses in Maine now last four years instead of three. A license only covers the dates the Commissioner assigns. The Commissioner must announce assigned dates and issue licenses by May 15 of the year before the first year of each four-year cycle. These changes take effect immediately.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Randall Hall
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Caldwell Jackson
Republican • House
Mark Cooper
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 51
4/25/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
4/23/2025SenateThis being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/22/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-52) 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-52), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
4/17/2025SenateCONSENT 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-52).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/17/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on March 5, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
3/5/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-52), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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