128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 739 LR 1304(01)
An Act To Improve Beach-cast Seaweed Management for Health, Ecology and Tourism
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Blume of York
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Allowing municipalities to remove beach-cast seaweed under certain circumstances without obtaining a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) may reduce the number of permits issued over time by a small number. Any savings from reduced workload at the DEP or revenue loss from fewer permit fees are expected to be minor.