122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1263 LR 0107(04)
An Act To Contain Costs, Reduce Paperwork and Streamline the Regulatory Process for Maine's Small Businesses
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "   " to Committee Amendment "   "
Sponsor: Rep. Nancy Smith
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Since this legislation directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to create the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship within existing resources, no General Fund appropriations are provided.  However, the ability of the Department to implement the requirements of this amendment without impacting existing programs and services can not be determined at this time.
Additional costs to the State Planning Office to staff the Maine Regulatory Fairness Board can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.