124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1593 LR 2225(01)
An Act To Amend the Lobster Meat Laws and Expand Economic Opportunity for Maine's Lobster Industry
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree of North Haven
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $159 $636 $636 $636
Revenue
General Fund ($159) ($636) ($636) ($636)
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new civil violations.
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Establishing a lobster processor license is expected to result in a reduction in General Fund revenue of $159 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $636 in fiscal year 2010-11 and ongoing.  This reduction assumes four fewer lobster meat permits issued as a result of the new license.