128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 540 LR 72(02)
An Act To Help Municipalities Prepare for Sea Level Rise
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to encourage the assessment of and planning for the effects of a change in sea level on relevant state, regional, municipal or privately held infrastructure, property or resources are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.  
Municipalities may incur costs if they choose to rewrite existing comprehensive plans to incorporate the assessment of and planning for the effects of a change in sea level. Such rewrites would be voluntary and any related costs are not expected to be significant.