130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 2014		LR 2655(02)
	An Act Related to Sunday Hunting
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2021-22	FY 2022-23	Projections  FY 2023-24	Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$0	$136,500	$136,500	$136,500
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$0	$136,500	$136,500	$136,500
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill allows landowners in the State to hunt wild animals and wild birds on their private property on Sunday. It also authorizes a person with written permission from the landowner to hunt wild animals and wild birds on the landowner's property on Sunday. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has indicated that these provisions would increase overtime and travel costs for existing Game Warden positions. The bill includes ongoing appropriations of $125,000 for overtime costs and $11,500 for travel expenses beginning in fiscal year 2022-23.