128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 396 LR 1969(02)
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Elephants in Traveling Animal Acts
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new Class E crimes.
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a result of the restrictions on the issuance of elephant importation or elephant possession permits unless certain criteria are met along with the prohibition of elephant entertainment performances are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.