123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2023 LR 2980(01)
An Act To Repeal the Cap on Rental Rates for State Submerged Lands
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Flood of Winthrop
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $140,000 $280,000 $420,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill would repeal the current cap of $1,200 per year on rental rates for submerged lands leased from the State and would result in increased Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the Department of Conservation of $140,000 in fiscal year 2008-2009.  It is assumed that revenue would increase by an additional $140,000 per year over the next 5 years to a maximun annual revenue increase of $700,000.