125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1610 LR 2305(01)
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Sale of Wood Pellets
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. McKane of Newcastle
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,979 $23,750 $23,750 $23,750
Revenue
General Fund ($1,979) ($23,750) ($23,750) ($23,750)
Other Special Revenue Funds ($104) ($1,250) ($1,250) ($1,250)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Increasing the quantity of wood pellet sales presumed to meet the requirement of residential use, and thus to qualify for the sales tax exemption, from 200 pounds to 2,000 pounds will reduce sales tax receipts by $25,000 annually and will reduce revenue sharing proportionately.