| 124th MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 1593 | LR 2225(01) | |||||
| An Act To Amend the Lobster Meat Laws and Expand Economic Opportunity for Maine's Lobster Industry | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Rep. Pingree of North Haven | ||||||
| Committee: Marine Resources | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: No | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement | ||||||
| 2009-10 | 2010-11 | Projections 2011-12 | Projections 2012-13 | |||
| Net Cost (Savings) | ||||||
| General Fund | $159 | $636 | $636 | $636 | ||
| Revenue | ||||||
| General Fund | ($159) | ($636) | ($636) | ($636) | ||
| Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements | ||||||
| Establishes new
civil violations. The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. |
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| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| Establishing a lobster processor license is expected to result in a reduction in General Fund revenue of $159 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $636 in fiscal year 2010-11 and ongoing. This reduction assumes four fewer lobster meat permits issued as a result of the new license. | ||||||