126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1135		LR 1180(01)
	An Act To Provide Consistency in the Regulation of Motorized Recreational Gold Prospecting
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Black of Wilton
	Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2013-14	FY 2014-15	Projections  FY 2015-16	Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$31,402	$0	$0	$0
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$31,402	$0	$0	$0
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$695	$0	$0	$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) would require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $28,902 in fiscal year 2013-14 for a part-time Biologist I position and associated administrative and technology costs related to resource analysis and survey work necessitated by the bill.  A one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation would be required by the DEP for additional technology costs as well.
	The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry would require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $2,500 in fiscal year 2013-14 for rulemaking costs, including printing, advertising and room rental.