131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 61 LR 265(01)
An Act to Conserve Coastal Habitat by Restricting Rockweed Harvesting on Private Property
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Eaton of Deer Isle
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new Class E crime.
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 revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources as a result of requiring a harvester to secure and carry the written permission from the owner of an intertidal zone property when harvesting rockweed are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.