| 125th MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 434 | LR 1597(01) | |||||
| An Act To Exempt Wetlands Created by Obstructions or Barriers from the Shoreland Zoning Laws | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Sen. Collins of York | ||||||
| Committee: Environment and Natural Resources | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: No | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement | ||||||
| Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds | ||||||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| Exempting from regulation all freshwater wetlands that are created as a result of artificial or natural obstructions or barriers will require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to amend its rules. Any additional costs can be absorbed by the DEP within existing budgeted resources. | ||||||