129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 956		LR 1312(02)
	An Act To Allow Student License Holders To Fish for or Take Lobsters during a Closed Season
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Marine Resources
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill allows the holder of a student lobster and crab fishing license who has been issued trap tags to fish in the Monhegan Lobster Conservation Area  (MLCA) during the closed season if that closed season occurs during an interim between school years.  The bill also specifies that the age of the licensee determines the number of trap tags issued to student lobster and crab fishing licensees who fish in the MLCA.  Due to the limited number of student lobster and crab fishing licensees who fish in the MLCA, any additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources to implement the provisions of this bill are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.