130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1980		LR 2326(02)
	An Act To Create a Small Nonprofit Raffle Operator License
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2021-22	FY 2022-23	Projections  FY 2023-24	Projections  FY 2024-25
Appropriations/Allocations
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$0	$83,550	$85,805	$88,515
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 fines may increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill allows eligible organizations to use payment management systems to accept internet payments for raffle tickets or games of chance where the winner is chosen manually. The bill includes ongoing allocations to the Gambling Control Board within the Department of Public Safety of $83,550 for one Public Service Manager I position and associated costs to manage and ensure compliance with allowing online payment systems. Revenue from charitable gaming licenses and registrations will provide sufficient resources to fund the allocations.