124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 557 LR 1604(01)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources To Study Potential Uses of a Potato Plant That Is Toxic to the Colorado Potato Beetle
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Sr. of Sangerville
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources would require a General Fund appropriation of $5,000 in fiscal years 2009-10 and 2010-11 to conduct this study.  The department estimates it will take three years in "clean up" and propagation and five years in trials for a total of eight years to complete the project at a total cost of $40,000.