Finally, Some New Laws

On September 20th, a whole host of new laws will kick off for the state of Maine. It's a wonderful variety of ways to protect us from laziness, as well as provide for our future.

Among some of my favorites..

"Impostor" musical groups face fines of $5,000 to $15,000 plus restitution for advertising or performing under false or misleading connections with other musical groups.

Copyright and trademark laws are entirely outdated. It's much easier if Gov decides for us who's trying to play off someone else's name for publicity.

More Maine high school students will at least have to think about college. A new law encourages secondary school students to complete at least one application to a college, university or other postsecondary school.

Nearly everyone agrees that going to college is in a person's best interest. Thankfully the first step in that decision can be enforced. Perhaps someday, Gov can legislate passing grades as well.

As of Thursday, a new Maine law will prohibit anyone less than 18 years old from driving while using a mobile phone or handheld electronic device.

No more kids flipping through Ipod folders while driving, but groping around to find a cd on the back seat floor still appears to be ok.

A new law takes aim at the recreational drug salvia divinorum, prohibiting its transfer or possession by anyone under 18 years of age.

18 years old to take a hallucinogenic, disassociative drug? Sweet!

Overall, I'm impressed. Some of these are even beyond what I've dreamed.