128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 508 LR 829(02)
An Act Regarding Restrictions on the Purchase of Certain Animals
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost impact - General Fund
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Eliminates civil violations.
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry as a result of the prohibition of the selling, displaying, raffling or giving away of live fowl, turtles, or rabbits under the age of  8 weeks in lots of less than 2 animals are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.