122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1473 LR 0310(01)
An Act To Strengthen the Animal Welfare Laws
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Piotti of Unity
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Undetermined current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new Class D crimes.
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Establishing certain late fees pertaining to state-licensed kennels is likely to increase Other Special Revenue Funds revenue collected by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources for the Animal Welfare Fund; the amounts will depend on the number of late fees that are incurred and can not be determined at this time.