124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1042 LR 889(01)
An Act To Continue To Reduce Mercury Use and Emissions
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Treat of Hallowell
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Increases the number of civil violations.
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection to review and approve the education and outreach plans proposed by manufacturers of mercury thermostats and perform other administrative duties can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.