128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 768 LR 1645(05)
An Act To Simplify Nonresident Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-615)
H "A" (H-803) to C "A" (H-615)
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $5,132 $10,264 $10,264
Revenue
General Fund $0 ($5,132) ($10,264) ($10,264)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill will eliminate all alien hunting and fishing licenses issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) and would allow nonresidents who are not citizens of the United States to purchase nonresident trapping licenses only for beaver. Starting January 1, 2019 these changes are expected to reduce General Fund revenue by $5,132 in fiscal year 2018-19 and by $10,264 annually thereafter.