130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1232		LR 1305(01)
	An Act To Clarify Services Provided by Barbers and Master Barbers
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Salisbury of Westbrook
	Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2021-22	FY 2022-23	Projections  FY 2023-24	Projections  FY 2024-25
Appropriations/Allocations
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$76,176	$100,518	$105,839	$111,480
Revenue
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$76,176	$100,518	$105,839	$111,480
Transfers
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$0	$0	$0	$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation will require Other Special Revenue Funds allocations totaling $76,176 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $100,518 in fiscal year 2022-23 to implement the requirements of this legislation within the Office of Professional and Occupational Licensing.
	Of this amount, the Licensing and Enforcement program will require Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $73,447 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $97,171 in fiscal year 2022-23 to establish one Field Investigator position and related All Other costs to manage the anticipated increase in the number of complaints and investigations related to the prohibition of the installation of barber poles at a place of business unless at least one licensed barber or master barber practices barbering at the location of the business. Additionally, the Administrative Services Division will require Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $2,729 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $3,347 in fiscal year 2022-23 for technology-related costs associated with establishing the Field Investigator position.  The Office of Professional and Occupational Licensing will transfer funds from its Licensing and Enforcement program to the Administrative Services Division to fund the allocations.
	The Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Program within the Office of Professional and Occupational Licensing does not have sufficient resources available to support the cost of this legislation without increasing licensing and other fees to individuals and establishments within the program.  According to information provided by the department, there are approximately 14,000 licenses issued per year under this program.  In order to generate the necessary revenue to support the costs of this legislation, fees will need to be increased by $6 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $8 beginning in fiscal year 2022-23.