123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2006 LR 3057(01)
An Act To Give Municipalities Control of Mussels Located in Intertidal Zones
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Raye of Washington
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $886 $886 $886
Revenue
General Fund $0 ($886) ($886) ($886)
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 ($1,645) ($1,645) ($1,645)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill expands the definition of shellfish to include mussels as it relates to a municipality's shellfish conservation program and will reduce license fees for both mussel dragger licenses and mussel hand harvester licenses.