126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1435 LR 477(02)
An Act To Amend Certain Provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Laws
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $48,750 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000
Revenue
General Fund ($48,750) ($65,000) ($65,000) ($65,000)
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Decreases the number of civil violations, Class E and Class D crimes.
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation eliminates the nonresident junior fishing license and would result in a loss of General Fund revenue of $48,750 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $65,000 in fiscal year 2014-15 and ongoing.  Other provisions of this legislation may reduce General Fund revenues by minor amounts not requiring any change to the budget.  Additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife associated with implementing the provisions of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.