128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1409		LR 1840(02)
	An Act To Reduce Regulations for Small Nonalcoholic Beverage Producers
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill will allow small nonalcoholic beverage producers that produce under 10,000 gallons annually to utilize alternative sanitization and carbonation methods so long as certain sanitary standards are met. Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry as a result of allowing the alternative methods are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.