| 124th MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 1553 | LR 2112(01) | |||||
| An Act To Facilitate Establishment of Watershed Districts | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Rep. Eberle of South Portland | ||||||
| Committee: Natural Resources | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: No | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement | ||||||
| Minor cost increase - General Fund | ||||||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| This bill facilitates establishment of watershed districts, authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to make certain findings in relation thereto and clarifies that municipalities may create watershed districts by home rule or interlocal agreements. It also retroactively validates these agreements. Any additional costs can be absorbed by DEP within existing budgeted resources. | ||||||