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126th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 974 |
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LR 1119(01) |
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An Act To Prevent
Fraudulent Trademark Registration |
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Preliminary Fiscal
Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Newendyke of Litchfield |
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Committee: Judiciary |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2013-14 |
FY 2014-15 |
Projections FY 2015-16 |
Projections FY 2016-17 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$67,773 |
$67,675 |
$67,675 |
$67,675 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$67,773 |
$67,675 |
$67,675 |
$67,675 |
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| Correctional and
Judicial Impact Statements |
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Establishes new
Class D crimes.
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue
by minor amounts. |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
the Secretary of State would require a General Fund appropriation of $67,773
in fiscal year 2013-14 and $67,675 in fiscal year 2014-15 for one Paralegal
position and related costs to perform internet searches and coordinate with
the Attorney General's Office to determine the accuracy of information on a
trademark application. |
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The additional
costs to the Department of the Attorney General are expected to be minor and
can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. |
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