129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1270 LR 1146(01)
An Act To Create Certain Recreational Opportunities on State-owned Land
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Pres. Jackson of Aroostook
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill allows, but does not require, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (ACF) to develop new marked hiking trails within the unorganized territory on which loaded firearms are permitted and under specific criteria discharged. Any additional costs to the ACF as a result of this change are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. The ACF has indicated that adding additional marked hiking trails beyond those already in development would require additional funding.