| 124th MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 804 | LR 1319(01) | |||||
| An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Organic Agricultural Crops | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Sen. Jackson of Aroostook | ||||||
| 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 | $23,821 | $115,368 | $115,368 | $115,368 | ||
| Appropriations/Allocations | ||||||
| General Fund | $23,821 | $115,368 | $115,368 | $115,368 | ||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources will require a General Fund appropriation of $23,821 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $115,368 in fiscal year 2010-11 for 3 seasonal Certified Seed Specialist positions, travel costs, and related administrative expenses to review organic system plans. This estimate assumes that a certain portion of the plans will need to be investigated further, requiring travel to the location. | ||||||