125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2 LR 454(02)
An Act To Allow Farm Wineries To Charge for Wine Tastings
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Allowing farm wineries to charge for wine tastings subject to certain record-keeping and reporting requirements may result in a minor increase in sales tax revenue from any additional sales that may occur.  Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with enforcement of the provisions of this legislation can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources.