| 123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 1615 | LR 991(02) | |||||
| An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Laws | ||||||
| Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " | ||||||
| Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: Yes | ||||||
| Fiscal Note | ||||||
| Current biennium cost increase - General Fund |
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| 2007-08 | 2008-09 | Projections 2009-10 | Projections 2010-11 | |||
| Appropriations/Allocations | ||||||
| Other Special Revenue Funds | $26,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Revenue | ||||||
| Other Special Revenue Funds | $26,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements | ||||||
| Establishes new
civil violations. Establishes new
Class C and D crimes. Increases fines for certain violations of cruelty to animals. The collection of additional fines and surcharges may increase General Fund revenue and Other Special Revenue Funds revenue by minor amounts. |
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| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| Changes in various animal licensing requirements will increase dedicated revenue collected by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources. Beginning in fiscal year 2007-08, the estimated annual increases are $26,000. The department will also require corresponding additional Other Special Revenue Funds allocations. | ||||||