124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1593		LR 2225(02)
	An Act To Amend the Lobster Meat Laws and Expand Economic Opportunity for Maine's Lobster Industry
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: Marine Resources
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			2009-10	2010-11	Projections 2011-12	Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$0	($2,364)	($2,364)	($2,364)
Revenue
	General Fund		$0	$2,364	$2,364	$2,364
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	Establishes new civil violations. The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Establishing a lobster processor license is expected to result in an increase in General Fund revenue of  $2,364 in fiscal year 2010-11 and beyond.  This increase assumes four lobster processor licenses issued per year at $750 each.  It also assumes four fewer lobster meat permits issued as a result of the new license.