126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 153 LR 86(01)
An Act To Establish a Comprehensive Hunting and Fishing License
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Keschl of Belgrade
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 $1,640,157 $2,186,876 $2,186,876 $2,186,876
Revenue
General Fund ($1,640,157) ($2,186,876) ($2,186,876) ($2,186,876)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill eliminates the super pack license (fee of $200) and replaces it with a comprehensive license with a fee of $35 resident and $125 nonresident.  These changes would result in an estimated loss of General Fund revenue of $1,640,157 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $2,186,876 annually beginning in fiscal year 2014-15.