126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 84 LR 643(01)
An Act To Expand Turkey Hunting
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Saviello of Franklin
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $246,142 $328,190 $328,190 $328,190
Revenue
General Fund ($246,142) ($328,190) ($328,190) ($328,190)
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Eliminates Class D and Class E crimes and civil violations
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation would eliminate the turkey permit requirements and allow the hunting of turkey with a big or small game hunting license.  These provisions would result in a loss of General Fund revenue of $246,142 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $328,190 in fiscal year 2014-15.  This analysis assumes elimination of all revenue from sale of turkey permits partially offset by a 25% increase in non-resident small game licenses.