123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2038 LR 3030(01)
An Act To Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Gerzofsky of Brunswick
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 $141,592 $145,840 $148,809
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $141,592 $145,840 $148,809
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill authorizes a municipality to contract with a private entity to conduct water sampling in areas closed to shellfish harvesting and to submit these results to the Department of Marine Resources for review.  The Department of Marine Resources will require a General Fund appropriation of $141,592 in fiscal year 2008-09 to create two positions to certify new private laboratories and review water sampling results.