128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 705 LR 745(02)
An Act To Prevent Marine Debris
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new civil violations.
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources from a prohibition on the possession and disposal of certain plastic wrapping, cardboard cartons or plastic strapping used in the packaging of lobster or crab bait while engaged in commercial or recreational fishing in the coastal waters of the State are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.