| 123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 2045 | LR 2946(01) | |||||
| An Act To Enact Guidelines for the Operation of Motorboats by Minors | ||||||
| Fiscal Note for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Rep. Sykes of Harrison | ||||||
| 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 | $0 | $40,759 | $40,759 | $40,759 | ||
| Appropriations/Allocations | ||||||
| General Fund | $0 | $40,759 | $40,759 | $40,759 | ||
| Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements | ||||||
| Establishes new civil violations and Class E crimes. The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. | ||||||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| This bill requires the same guidelines for the operation of motorboats by people under 18 as exist for personal watercraft, and provides for mandatory boater safety education training for persons 16 years of age or older and under 18. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will need an appropriation for a safety coordinator position, travel, course materials, and miscellaneous costs. | ||||||