131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1009 LR 771(02)
An Act Regarding the Reduction and Recycling of Food Waste
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $554,349 $578,565 $603,993
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $554,349 $578,565 $603,993
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Environmental Protection has indicated that establishing a program to regulate the management and disposal of food waste will require additional staff and resources to conduct education and outreach to impacted entities, conduct compliance inspections and implement other enforcement fieldwork. The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $554,349 beginning in fiscal year 2024-25 for one Environmental Specialist IV position, four Environmental Specialist III positions and associated position costs including vehicles and technology management.