128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 868 LR 1428(01)
An Act Regarding Game That Is Confiscated in Connection with an Alleged Violation of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Theriault of China
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) to issue a permit to take a deer or moose to a person found not to have violated hunting laws when a deer or moose taken by the person and seized by IFW was disposed of before adjudication was completed. Any additional costs to IFW as a result of the requirement are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.