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LD 2096

Maine House of Representatives bill in Session 132.

Status: enacted. Latest action: March 18, 2026.

An Act Regarding Scheduling of Agricultural Fairs and Pulling Events.

Bill ID ME-132-LD-2096
Session 132
Status enacted
Committee Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
House of Representatives enacted 2026-03-18
Agriculture Environment / Climate
Summary

This bill would provide more enforcement tools and penalties that the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may use to deter unofficial fair dates.

Sponsor
Mark C. Cooper
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-07 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-18 Status enacted
2026-03-18 Latest Action PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
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