127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1529 LR 2315(03)
An Act Regarding the Application Fees and Inspection Fees Associated with the Provision of Amusement Rides
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (S-382)
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill changes the amusement ride and device inspection fee from an hourly rate of $75 to a fee of $100 per ride or device. In fiscal year 2014 the Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) expended $88,725 toward the inspection and administration of amusement rides and collected $32,025 in revenue. In fiscal year 2015 the SFM expended $80,475 and collected $52,326 in revenue. The SFM has indicated the proposed fee structure will reduce revenues below previous years. No estimate has been made at this time.