129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 430 LR 6(02)
An Act To Establish and Promote a System of Safe Disposal of Expired Marine Flares
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $43,500 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $43,500 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $43,500 in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Department of Public Safety for the purchase of a new high temperature thermal destruction incinerator to be used for the destruction of marine flares and other items as part of the marine flares disposal program.  Additional costs to the department associated with establishing an education campaign and updating the website can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.