125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 281 LR 654(02)
An Act To Create a 5-year Statute of Limitations for Environmental Violations
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Requiring enforcement actions for violations of environmental laws to be commenced by the Department of Environmental Protection or the Attorney General within six years of the date of the violation subject to the discovery rule and tolling provisions of the bill is not expected to have a significant impact on fine and penalty revenues to the General Fund.