127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1233 LR 511(02)
An Act To Improve Enforcement of Maine's Marine Resources Laws
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) from requiring the department to deliver notice by mail or by hand to individuals failing to comply with certain reporting requirements are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. The bill also allows DMR to sell and market general merchandise products and use the proceeds to increase public awareness of the Bureau of Marine Patrol and recruit marine patrol officers. Any additional revenue to DMR is expected to be minor.