123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2045 LR 2946(01)
An Act To Enact Guidelines for the Operation of Motorboats by Minors
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Sykes of Harrison
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $40,759 $40,759 $40,759
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $40,759 $40,759 $40,759
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new civil violations and Class E crimes.  The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill requires the same guidelines for the operation of motorboats by people under 18 as exist for personal watercraft, and provides for mandatory boater safety education training for persons 16 years of age or older and under 18.  The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will need an appropriation for a safety coordinator position, travel, course materials, and miscellaneous costs.