123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1615 LR 991(02)
An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Laws
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new civil violations.  Establishes new Class C and D crimes.
Increases fines for certain violations of cruelty to animals.
The collection of additional fines and surcharges may increase General Fund revenue and Other Special Revenue Funds revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Changes in various animal licensing requirements will increase dedicated revenue collected by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources.  Beginning in fiscal year 2007-08, the estimated annual increases are $26,000.  The department will also require corresponding additional Other Special Revenue Funds allocations.