124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 345 LR 1169(02)
An Act To Regulate the Rockweed Harvest in Cobscook Bay
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $700 $700 $700 $700
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new Class E crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs.
Increases the number of civil violations
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill creates a seaweed buyer's license, and is expected to increase Other Special Revenue Funds revenue by $700 beginning in fiscal year 2009-10.  Additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.