122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 672 LR 0971(01)
An Act To Promote Ornamental Horticulture by Amending the Definition of "Commercial Agricultural Production"
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher of Winslow
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $715,162 $1,001,425 $1,063,399 $1,121,103
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $22,000 $0 $0 $0
Revenue
General Fund ($693,162) ($1,001,425) ($1,063,399) ($1,121,103)
Other Special Revenue Funds ($38,022) ($54,930) ($58,330) ($61,495)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Changing the sales and use tax provisions for commercial agricultural production is expected to reduce General Fund revenue by $693,162 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $1,001,425 in fiscal year 2006-07.  Maine Revenue Services will also require a one-time appropriation of $22,000 for retailer education costs.