127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 70 LR 209(01)
An Act To Assist Towns in Eradicating Milfoil and Other Invasive Aquatic Plants and Nuisance Species
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fredette of Newport
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,125,000 $1,125,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,125,000 $1,125,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill provides a General Fund appropriation of $900,000 in each of fiscal years 2014-15 and 2015-16 to the Invasive Aquatic Plant and Nuisance Species Fund within the Department of Environmental Protection to supplement existing funds for inspection of watercraft and for the containment and eradication of invasive aquatic plants and nuisance species. This bill also provides a General Fund appropriation of $225,000 in each of fiscal years 2014-15 and 2015-16 to the Lake and River Protection Fund within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to supplement existing funds for inspection of watercraft, management and eradication of invasive aquatic plants and nuisance species and production and distribution of lake and river protection stickers.