123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE

LD 98

LR 924(01)

An Act To Require Alien Big Game Hunters To Be Accompanied by a Guide

Fiscal Note for Original Bill

Sponsor: Rep. Theriault of Madawaska

Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Fiscal Note Required: Yes

Fiscal Note

2007-08

2008-09

Projections 2009-10

Projections 2010-11

Net Cost (Savings)

General Fund

$41,216

$41,216

$41,216

$41,216

Revenue

General Fund

($41,216)

($41,216)

($41,216)

($41,216)

Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements

Establishes new civil violations. Establishes new Class D and E crimes. The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.

Fiscal Detail and Notes

Beginning in fiscal year 2007-08, requiring that all alien big game hunters must be accompanied by a registered Maine Guide will result in the estimated annual loss of $41,216 in General Fund revenue from fewer Alien Big Game hunting licenses being sold.