128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1489 LR 693(02)
An Act To Authorize the Revocation, Suspension or Denial of a Guide License under Specified Circumstances
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a result of the background check requirements for guide license applicants are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with processing background checks can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.  Payments to the department covering the cost of the background checks will increase Other Special Revenue Funds revenue by minor amounts not requiring any change to the budget.