130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1550 LR 1006(02)
An Act To End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $2,109,279 $3,386,106 $3,480,436 $3,515,097
Revenue
General Fund ($2,109,279) ($3,386,106) ($3,480,436) ($3,515,097)
Other Special Revenue Funds ($13,569) ($21,783) ($29,918) ($30,216)
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
The collection of additional fine and/or fee revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill prohibits the sale and distribution of flavored vaping liquid and will reduce General Fund revenue by $2,109,279 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $3,386,106 in fiscal year 2022-23.  It will also reduce Local Government Fund revenue by $13,569 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $21,783 in fiscal year 2022-23.
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.