| 124th MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 1331 | LR 540(01) | |||||
| An Act Regarding Saltwater Recreational Fishing | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Rep. Percy of Phippsburg | ||||||
| Committee: Marine Resources | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: Yes | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement | ||||||
| 2009-10 | 2010-11 | Projections 2011-12 | Projections 2012-13 | |||
| Appropriations/Allocations | ||||||
| Other Special Revenue Funds | $408,639 | $393,124 | $409,391 | $421,619 | ||
| Revenue | ||||||
| Other Special Revenue Funds | $921,000 | $3,453,750 | $4,605,000 | $4,605,000 | ||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| The Department of Marine Resources will require an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $408,639 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $393,124 in fiscal year 2010-11 for one half-time Public Service Manager I position, three seasonal half-time Marine Patrol Officer positions and related administrative costs to enforce the newly created saltwater recreational fishing license. Administrative costs include technology, central fleet management and license processing costs. The new saltwater recreational fishing license is estimated to increase Other Special Revenue Funds revenue by $921,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $3,453,750 in fiscal year 2010-11. | ||||||