125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 889 LR 146(03)
An Act To Regulate Boxing and Prizefighting in Maine
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-451)
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Increases the number of civil suits and civil violations.
The collection of additional fines and filing fees may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Adding boxing to the regulatory oversight responsibilities of the Mixed Martial Arts Authority of Maine, renamed the Combat Sports Authority of Maine in this legislation, may increase the amount of revenue collected for competitions and events staged by the authority.  By statute, any funds in excess of operating expenses must be transferred from the authority's reserve fund to the General Fund at the end of each fiscal year. The amount can not be determined at this time.
Any additional costs to the Department of the Attorney General can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources.