124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1009 LR 1513(01)
An Act To Allow Lobster License Exemptions to Persons with Certain Medical Criteria
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree of North Haven
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund ($17,529) ($9,419) ($9,419) ($9,419)
Revenue
General Fund $17,529 $9,419 $9,419 $9,419
Other Special Revenue Funds $1,320 $720 $720 $720
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill proposes to change the rules for issuance of lobster and crab fishing licenses and would result in additional General Fund revenue of $17,529 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $9,419 beginning in fiscal year 2010-11.  This estimate assumes an additional 20 new resident and 2 new non-resident licenses in 2010 and 10 new resident and 2 new non-resident licenses beginning in 2011.