123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2137 LR 3068(02)
An Act To Clarify the Licensing Requirements for Aquaculturists and Allow for the Appropriate Handling of Bycatch from Aquaculture Lease Sites
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This act requires that  individuals with aquaculture leases on which molluscan bivalve shellfish is grown must hold a harvester license in order to remove, possess, transport and sell cultured shellfish.  By Department of Marine Resources policy such indiviuals are already encouraged to hold this license and, according to the Department, most do.  Therefore, any potential revenue increase associated with license fees would be minimal.