127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 508 LR 1306(01)
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Number of Agency Liquor Stores Allowed in a Municipality
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Lyford of Eddington
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - State Alcoholic Beverage Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation allows up to 10 agency liquor stores in a municipality with a population over 45,000, up to 9 agency liquor stores in a municipality with a population of 30,001 to 45,000 and up to 8 agency liquor stores in a municipality with a population of 20,001 to 30,000. The number of agency liquor stores allowed in municipalities with other population ranges remains unchanged from current law. Any additional revenue to the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations is expected to be minor.