129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1551 LR 2360(03)
An Act To Clarify Fishing Laws between the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Marine Resources as They Relate to Striped Bass in Inland Waters
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-308)
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife or the Department of Marine Resources as a result of changes to the rules regarding fishing for or possession of striped bass are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.