123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 2236		LR 3393(02)
	An Act To Clarify the Laws on Licensing for Charitable and Fraternal Organizations and Games of Chance
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
	Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	It is assumed that 135 of the 326 organizations that are currently licensed will no longer need to be licensed since they do not exceed the $30,000 in entry fees in any given year.  Currently, these organizations pay a license fee of $15 per week, $60 per month, or $700 per calendar year.  Under this legislation, these organizations would pay a $30 registration fee per event.  It is difficult to predict how these organizations will plan their events under this legislation.  It is assumed that there will be a decrease in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue which cannot be accurately quantified.  In addition, to the extent this legislation applies to the Texas Hold 'Em games of chance, there could be a decrease in General Fund revenue.