123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 882 LR 2255(01)
An Act To Create a 5-year Statute of Limitations for Environmental Violations
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe-Mello of Androscoggin
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Establishing a 5 year statute of limitation for environmental violations will result in a reduction of fine revenue collected by the Department of Environmental Protection.  The Department of Environmental Protection estimates that this reduction of General Fund revenue would be approximately $100,000 annually.