122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 668 LR 1865(01)
An Act To Amend the Land Use Regulation Laws
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Joy of Crystal
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Current Cost - State Mandate
State Mandate
New or Expanded Activity Unit Affected Costs
Allowing certain individuals to seek just compensation from municipalities for those instances in which certain regulations restrict or reduce the value of private real property could significantly increase municipal costs; the amounts can not be determined at this time. Municipality Significant
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Allowing certain individuals to seek just compensation from the State for those instances in which certain regulations restrict or reduce the value of private real property could significantly increase General Fund costs of the Department of Conservation and other departments in Maine State government.  The increased costs will depend on the number of cases brought and the amounts awarded by the courts and can not be determined at this time.
This legislation will result in additional new civil cases and require substantial court resources to implement.  The impact and required additional judges, support staff and other associated resources can not be determined at this time.