38 §576. Reduction goals
Title 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 3-A: CLIMATE CHANGE HEADING: PL 2003, C. 237, §1 (NEW)
§576. Reduction goals
The State's goals for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the State are as follows: [2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]
1. Reduction by 2010. In the short term, reduction to 1990 levels by January 1, 2010;
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2. Reduction by 2020. In the medium term, reduction to 10% below 1990 levels by January 1, 2020; and
[ 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW) .]
3. Long-term reduction. In the long term, reduction sufficient to eliminate any dangerous threat to the climate. To accomplish this goal, reduction to 75% to 80% below 2003 levels may be required.
[ 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).