129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1726 LR 2339(03)
An Act To Penalize Violators of Wood Shipment and Quarantine Laws
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
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 and/or fee revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry as a result of the implementation of penalties for violations of wood shipment and wood quarantine laws related to firewood are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.