124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1631 LR 2389(01)
An Act To Provide Leadership Regarding the Responsible Recycling of Consumer Products
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Innes of Yarmouth
Committee: Natural 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 $0 $0 $0 $100,856
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 $0 $125,000
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
The Department of Environmental Protection will require an allocation for an Environmental Specialist IV beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 to oversee a product stewardship function to commence on January 1, 2013.  Rulemaking will also be required and a fee schedule will have to be put into place.  Fees collected are anticipated to fully cover the costs of the activities going forward.