125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1890 LR 2784(01)
An Act To Streamline the Process for Minors To Obtain a Work Permit
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Rector of Knox
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential current biennium revenue increase - General Fund
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $2,100 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $2,100 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Administration - Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor will require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $2,100 in fiscal year 2012-13 for the printing and programming costs associated with making the required changes to the work permit process.
Establishing a fine of not more than $500 per violation per day for employers determined to be in violation of the provisions in this legislation may result in an increase in General Fund revenue beginning in fiscal year 2012-13.  The amount of additional revenue will depend on the number of fines assessed.