123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2236 LR 3393(08)
An Act To Clarify the Laws on Licensing for Charitable and Fraternal Organizations and Games of Chance
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "     " to Committee Amendment "B"
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium revenue increase - General Fund
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
It is assumed that a small number of organizations that are currently licensed will no longer need to be licensed since they do not exceed the $15,000 in entry fees in any given year.  Currently, these organizations pay a license fee of $15 per week, $60 per month, or $700 per calendar year.  Under this legislation, these organizations would pay a $30 registration fee per event.  It is difficult to predict how these organizations will plan their events under this legislation.  It is assumed that there will be an increase in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue which cannot be accurately quantified.  In addition, to the extent this legislation applies to the Texas Hold 'Em games of chance, there could be an increase in General Fund revenue.