124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1542 LR 2379(01)
An Act To Make Maine's Laws Consistent with the Federal Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Perry of Calais
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $92,660 $810,562 $908,443 $918,873
Revenue
General Fund ($92,660) ($810,562) ($908,443) ($918,873)
Fund for a Healthy Maine $92,660 $145,147 $161,699 $164,662
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 ($10,125) ($11,363) ($11,476)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Prohibiting the sale or distribution of flavored tobacco wrappers and flavored cigars other than premium cigars will cause a substantial revenue loss to the General Fund in the form of reduced tobacco products taxes and reduced sales taxes.  Eliminating a transfer between the Fund for a Healthy Maine and the General Fund will also substantially reduce revenue to the General Fund.