128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 627 LR 486(01)
An Act To Establish a Data Collection Program To Monitor Effects of Marijuana Regulation
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Handy of Lewiston
Committee: Marijuana Legalization Implementation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $114,100 $110,905 $114,008 $117,240
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $114,100 $110,905 $114,008 $117,240
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $114,100 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $110,905 in fiscal year 2018-19 to establish a Public Service Coordinator II position to develop and implement a data collection and monitoring program for the utilization and regulation of retail marijuana.

DHHS has more recently noted that this additional position is not necessary to complete the work outlined in this bill, as this type of work is already being done by the Statewide Epidemiology Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) within the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.