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Legislative History: [underlined] R. 1927 c. 162. P.L. 1933, c. 209. R. 1937, c. 147. P.L. 1995, c. 471, § 7.

10.09--Commission to Investigate Laws Relating to Lobster Industry. [underlined] Created by P.&S.L. 1933, c. 76.

Duties--report to the Legislature on the conservation of the lobster industry, the size of lobsters in commercial demand, and the desirability of uniform laws in the states producing lobsters.

Members--1 biologist from University of Maine, 2 lobster fishermen, 1 wholesale lobster dealer, and 1 other appointed by Governor and Council.

Legislative History: [underlined] P.&S.L. 1933, c. 76.

10.10--Greater Portland Public Development Commission. [underlined] Created by P.&S.L. 1945, c. 123.

Duties--acquire, manage, operate or lease any business, facility structure, building, machinery or equipment owned by the federal government or any agency thereof within the cities of Portland and South Portland.

Members--5 directors appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of Council.

Additional information--declared a State agency by P.&S.L. 1947, c. 97.

Legislative History: [underline] P.&S.L. 1945, c. 123. P.&S.L. 1947, c. 97. P.&S.L. 1951, c. 204.

10.11--Department of Development of Industry and Commerce. [underlined] Created by P.L. 1955, c. 471, §1. Name changed to Department of Economic Development [underline] by P.L. 1957, c. 123, § 1.

Duties--serve as the principle agency responsible for the economic development of the State. Note: See also Maine Development Commission:[underlined] 10.08.

Legislative History: [underlined] P.L. 1955, c. 471, §1.

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