123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 153 LR 778(01)
An Act To Improve the Control and Prevention of Invasive Plant Infestations
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Eberle of South Portland
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds ($46,000) ($46,000) ($46,000) ($46,000)
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $74,580 $124,300 $124,300 $124,300
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Incorporating  lake and river protection sticker fees into watercraft registration fees will increase Other Special Revenue Funds collected by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by an estimated $29,832 in fiscal year 2007-08 and by $49,720 in each fiscal year thereafter.  It will also result in an increase in Other Special Revenue Funds to the Department of Environmenal Protection of $44,748 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $74,580 in each year thereafter.  This consolidation of fees will also result in Other Special Revenue Funds savings in printing and mailing costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife of $46,000 annually beginning in fiscal year 2007-08.