124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 652 LR 1146(01)
An Act To Clarify the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Giles of Belfast
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $8,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $8,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill requires all municipalities with greater than 2,000 residents to adopt the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code by July 1, 2012. The State Planning Office shall contact the municipalities with greater than 2,000 residents to verify which building code edition is currently being enforced and will publish a list of this information by July 1, 2010.  Costs to produce this information may include a survey, phone contact, data entry, analysis, printing and other costs. The bill provides for a staggered effective date for compliance.  However, all  municipalities must comply by January 1, 2012.