127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 222 LR 1602(02)
An Act To Reduce Commercial Shellfish License Fees for Persons under 18 Years of Age
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $4,136 $4,136 $4,136 $4,136
Revenue
General Fund ($4,136) ($4,136) ($4,136) ($4,136)
Other Special Revenue Funds ($550) ($550) ($550) ($550)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill reduces the cost of a commercial shellfish license from $133 to $67 for applicants under 18 years of age starting May 1, 2016. This will annually reduce revenue to the General Fund and to the Shellfish Fund account within the Department of Marine Resources by $4,136 and $550, respectively, beginning in fiscal year 2015-16.