123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 492 LR 1114(01)
An Act To Clarify Who Receives Money from Fines for Violations of Maine's Soft-shelled Clam Laws
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. MacDonald of Boothbay
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $3,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
Revenue
General Fund ($3,000) ($4,000) ($4,000) ($4,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation proposes that revenue received from soft-shelled clam violations, which currently are deposited into the General Fund, be paid to municipalities.  This will reduce General Fund revenue by $3,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 and by $4,000 annually thereafter.