An Act To Change The Definitions Of "Sunrise" And "Sunset" In The Inland Fisheries And Wildlife Laws To Better Allow For Variations In Timing Across The State

LD 964 amends Maine's inland fisheries and wildlife laws to update the official source for calculating sunrise and sunset times. It changes the reference from the U.S. Naval Observatory's Nautical Almanac Office to its Astronomical Applications Department and removes the requirement to use Bangor, Maine, as the reference point. This change standardizes the calculation method across the entire state, eliminating location-specific variations. The bill directly affects regulations governing hunting, fishing, and wildlife management that rely on sunrise/sunset timing. The amendment applies to all locations within Maine, ensuring consistent application of these definitions statewide.