123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 411 LR 2031(01)
An Act To Establish a Pilot Program for Return of Unused Prescription Drugs by Mail
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, A. of Calais
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $300,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $300,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $300,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 to the Department of Public Safety for the costs of establishing a pilot program permitting citizens to return unused prescription drugs by mail.  If the program were to be continued, the department estimates that General Fund costs for fiscal year 2008-09 would be $364,825.