123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 311 LR 654(01)
An Act To Create a Nonresident Lobster and Crab Landing Permit
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Wheeler of Kittery
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund ($19,125) ($19,125) ($19,125) ($19,125)
Revenue
General Fund $19,125 $19,125 $19,125 $19,125
Other Special Revenue Funds ($4,066) ($4,066) ($4,066) ($4,066)
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Will reduce the occurrence of an existing Class D crime.
The reduction in the collection of fines may decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Beginning in fiscal year 2007-08, establishing a nonresident lobster and crab landing permit will increase General Fund revenue collected by the Department of Marine Resources by an estimated $19,125 annually, decrease Other Special Revenue Funds revenue collected by the Department of Marine Resources by an estimated $2,503 annually and decrease Other Special Revenue Funds revenue collected by the Lobster Promotion Council by $1,563 annually.