131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 581 LR 287(02)
An Act to Assist Municipal Shellfish Conservation Programs
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
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 certain educational course requirements and waives the $100 fee 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 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 a license.