123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 553 LR 2399(01)
An Act To Allow for Corporate Ownership of Dental Practices
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Clark of Millinocket
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $124,833 $152,306 $158,475 $164,944
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $18,875 $20,425 $20,425 $20,425
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Board of Dental Examiners, affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, will require ongoing Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $124,833 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $152,306 in fiscal year 2008-09 for one Investigator position and one Office Specialist I position and related all other to support the anticipated increase in administrative and investigative duties as a result of allowing corporations to engage in the practice of dentistry in the State.  The Board of Dental Examiners anticipates additional dedicated revenues from licensing and other fees to be $18,875 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $20,425 in fiscal year 2008-09.  It is not clear whether the Board will have sufficient revenue to support these ongoing positions without increasing licensing and other fees.