131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 581 LR 287(01)
An Act to Assist Municipal Shellfish Conservation Programs
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Daughtry of Cumberland
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Minor savings - Affected Municipalities
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill exempts municipal shellfish management committees engaged in shellfish conservation activities from a requirement to obtain a limited-purpose aquaculture license from the Department of Marine Resources (DMR). Due to the limited nature of these activities, any reduction in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the DMR is not anticipated to be significant. The exemption would also result in minor savings to the municipalities currently required to obtain the license.