128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 695 LR 1283(01)
An Act To Double the Number of Moose Permits Available for Auction by Conservation Organizations
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Martin of Sinclair
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement

FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $135,000 $135,000 $135,000 $135,000
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $135,000 $135,000 $135,000 $135,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill increases the number of moose permits available for public auction by conservation organizations from 10 permits to 20 permits. The auction of additional permits will increase Other Special Revenue Funds to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIFW) by $135,000 annually beginning in fiscal year 2017-18. The department will require allocations of $135,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $135,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 to distribute at least 50% of the revenue from the public auction of moose permits to conservation organizations for the purpose of operating one or more youth day camps.