124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1553 LR 2112(02)
An Act To Facilitate Establishment of Watershed Districts
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
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.