131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 693 LR 551(01)
An Act to Protect Inland Water Quality, Shorelines, Wildlife and Public Safety by Prohibiting Operation of a Wake Boat to Create an Enhanced Wake Close to Shore or in Shallow Water
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Riseman of Harrison
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
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 associated with the prohibition on creating an enhanced wake close to shore or in shallow water 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 from the provisions in this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.