124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1187 LR 1591(02)
An Act To Allow the Sale and Use of Consumer Fireworks
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $98,126 $72,472 $74,531 $76,654
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new Class E crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $98,126 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $72,472 in fiscal year 2010-11 to the Department of Public Safety for a Public Safety Inspector I position and related administrative costs to enforce the laws related to fireworks.  It is estimated that five licenses would be issued, resulting in increased Other Special Revenue Funds revenue of $7,500 beginning in fiscal year 2009-10.