129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 563 LR 507(01)
An Act To Help Municipalites Prepare for Sea Level Rise
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Blume of York
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to encourage the assessment of and planning for the effects of a change in sea level on relevant state, regional, municipal or privately held infrastructure, property or resources are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.  
Municipalities may incur costs if they choose to rewrite existing comprehensive plans to incorporate the assessment of and planning for the effects of a change in sea level. Such rewrites would be voluntary and any related costs are not expected to be significant.