123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 2038		LR 3030(03)
	An Act To Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats
	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
	Additional costs and expenses to the Department of Marine Resources associated with reviewing and evaluating, in conjunction with the Shellfish Advisory Council, the recommendations of the November 28, 2007 review of the Department's Shellfish Sanitation Program conducted pursuant to Resolve 2007, chapter 82, as well as considering pilot projects involving private labs for water quality sampling and testing, are minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.  Any potential costs associated with implementation of such recommendations would need to be considered in future legislation.