122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1776 LR 2860(02)
An Act To Establish the Maine Agricultural Drought Protection Act
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
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The additional costs associated with providing determinations on flow issues and other responsibilities can be absorbed by the Department of Environmental Protection utilizing existing budgeted resources.  In addition, the costs of paying for the board-related expenses of board members of the Maine Agricultural Water Management Board can be absorbed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources utilizing existing budgeted resources.