124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1331 LR 540(01)
An Act Regarding Saltwater Recreational Fishing
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Percy of Phippsburg
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $408,639 $393,124 $409,391 $421,619
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $921,000 $3,453,750 $4,605,000 $4,605,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Marine Resources will require an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $408,639 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $393,124 in fiscal year 2010-11 for one half-time Public Service Manager I position, three seasonal half-time Marine Patrol Officer positions and related administrative costs to enforce the newly created saltwater recreational fishing license.  Administrative costs include technology, central fleet management and license processing costs.  The new saltwater recreational fishing license is estimated to increase Other Special Revenue Funds revenue by $921,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $3,453,750 in fiscal year 2010-11.