125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 294		LR 413(03)
	An Act To Allow Persons 70 Years of Age or Older Expanded Crossbow Privileges
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	Eliminates Class E crimes. A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Allowing a person 70 years of age or older to hunt wild birds and animals with a crossbow during the open seasons for hunting with bow and arrow and allowing that person to hunt moose with a crossbow could result in an increase in the number of crossbow permits issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.  An estimate of the corresponding increase in General Fund revenue cannot be made at this time.