| 124th MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 1196 | LR 1257(01) | |||||
| An Act To Ensure Royalties to Visual Artists | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Sen. Alfond of Cumberland | ||||||
| Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: Yes | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement | ||||||
| 2009-10 | 2010-11 | Projections 2011-12 | Projections 2012-13 | |||
| Appropriations/Allocations | ||||||
| Visual Artists Trust Fund | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| The Maine Arts Commission will require a base allocation of $500 per year beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 in the event that funds are received for artists that are owed royalties. Additional costs to the Commission to attempt to locate an artist that is owed royalties can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. | ||||||