122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 95 LR 0645(01)
An Act To Support the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry's Aerial Fire Suppression Program
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Nutting of Androscoggin
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Authorizing the Department of Conservation to assess fees for certain aerial suppression costs will result in an estimated $75,000 in additional annual dedicated revenue collected by the department beginning in fiscal year 2005-06.  In addition, the establishment of the Aerial Fire Suppression Fund within the Department of Conservation will require additional Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $75,000 for the department beginning in fiscal year 2005-06.  The department may also receive significant amounts and gifts for deposit into the newly established fund; the amounts can not be determined at this time.