| 122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE | |||||||||
| LD 1058 | LR 1253(01) | ||||||||
| An Act To Regulate the Use of Batteries Containing Mercury | |||||||||
| Fiscal Note for Original Bill | |||||||||
| Sponsor: Sen. Cowger of Kennebec | |||||||||
| Committee: Natural Resources | |||||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: Yes | |||||||||
| Fiscal Note | |||||||||
| Current Cost - State Mandate | |||||||||
| Minor cost increase - General Fund | |||||||||
| Minor revenue increase - General Fund | |||||||||
| New or Expanded Activity | Unit Affected | Costs | |||||||
| Requiring municipalities to provide for the collection and recycling of novelties with mercury added batteries is a state mandate pursuant to the Maine constitution. | Municipality | Significant | |||||||
| Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements | |||||||||
| Establishes a new civil violation. | |||||||||
| The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts, | |||||||||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | |||||||||
| The additional costs associated with providing education and outreach activities related to mercury added products can be absorbed by the Department of Environmental Protection utilizing existing budgeted resources. | |||||||||