125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 617 LR 1335(01)
An Act To Modify the Process Regarding the Return of Unfit Tobacco Products
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Katz of Kennebec
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $14,250 $19,000 $19,000 $19,000
Revenue
General Fund ($14,250) ($19,000) ($19,000) ($19,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Allowing licensed tobacco products distributors to take a credit against tobacco products excise tax already paid when the product is returned as unfit for use, sale or consumption or subsequently destroyed by the distributor will reduce General Fund revenues starting in fiscal year 2011-12.