| 124th MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 447 | LR 776(02) | |||||
| An Act To Allow the Direct Sale of Shellfish to Retailers | ||||||
| Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " | ||||||
| Committee: Marine Resources | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: Yes | ||||||
| Fiscal Note | ||||||
| 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | Projections 2011-12 | Projections 2012-13 | ||
| Appropriations/Allocations | ||||||
| Other Special Revenue Funds | $396 | $4,752 | $4,752 | $4,752 | $4,752 | |
| Revenue | ||||||
| Other Special Revenue Funds | $396 | $4,752 | $4,752 | $4,752 | $4,752 | |
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| This bill creates the enhanced retail seafood license that allows the holder to purchase mussels, clams, quahogs and oysters directly from the harvester. Assuming that 10% of the holders of a retail seafood license will switch to this new license, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Department of Marine Resources, Shellfish Fund, will increase by $396 in fiscal year 2008-09 and $4,752 beginning in fiscal year 2009-10. | ||||||