122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1405 LR 0602(02)
An Act To Prepare Maine for Public Health Emergencies
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor associated with investigating complaints regarding employment leaves can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.  Assessing civil penalties of up to $200 per violation may result in increased fine revenues to the General Fund.  The amount can not be determined at this time but is not expected to be significant. Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the department utilizing existing resources.