130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 125 LR 577(03)
An Act To Prohibit the Aerial Spraying of Glyphosate and Other Synthetic Herbicides for the Purpose of Silviculture
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Board of Pesticides Control within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry as a result of clarifying that the prohibition on aerial application of glyphosate or other synthetic herbicides for the purpose of silviculture also applies to timber harvesting activity conducted in accordance with the Forest Practices Act are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.