127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1529 LR 2315(02)
An Act Regarding the Application Fees and Inspection Fees Associated with the Provision of Amusement Rides
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill changes the amusement ride and device inspection fee from an hourly rate of $75 to a fee of $100 per ride or device. In fiscal year 2014 the Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) expended $88,725 toward the inspection and administration of amusement rides and collected $32,025 in revenue. In fiscal year 2015 the SFM expended $80,475 and collected $52,326 in revenue. The SFM has indicated the proposed fee structure will reduce revenues below previous years. No estimate has been made at this time.