124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 32 LR 260(01)
An Act To Clarify the Disposition of Fines from Maine's Soft-shelled Clam Laws
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Richardson of Warren
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $11,250 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
Revenue
General Fund ($11,250) ($15,000) ($15,000) ($15,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill will reduce General Fund fine revenue by $11,250 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $15,000 in fiscal year 2010-11 as a result of allowing the municipality in which certain soft-shelled clam laws violations occurred to retain the fine revenue.