125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1608		LR 2539(02)
	An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Pharmacy Interns
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2011-12	FY 2012-13	Projections  FY 2013-14	Projections  FY 2014-15
Appropriations/Allocations
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$0	$5,000	$0	$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill includes one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocations totaling $5,000 to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation in fiscal year 2012-13 for the costs associated with the licensing of pharmacy interns.  Of that amount, a one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $2,500 is provided to the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation in fiscal year 2012-13 for the costs associated with rulemaking.  Additionally, a one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $2,500 is provided to the Administrative Services Division for the cost of making the licensing system modifications in order for the Maine Board of Pharmacy to license pharmacy interns.  According to officials at the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, there are sufficient funds within the board's existing budget to absorb the cost of this legislation without increasing fees.