131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1303 LR 1884(02)
An Act to Exempt Boats and All-terrain Vehicles Purchased for Qualified Commercial Fishing or Commercial Farming from State Sales Tax
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $70,300 $175,750 $184,300 $190,950
Revenue
General Fund ($70,300) ($175,750) ($184,300) ($190,950)
Other Special Revenue Funds ($3,700) ($9,250) ($9,700) ($10,500)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill adds utility vehicles to the existing sales tax refund for purchases of depreciable equipment for use in commerical agriculture, fishing, aquaculture and wood harvesting. It will reduce General Fund revenue by $70,300 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $175,750 in fiscal year 2024-25. It will also reduce Local Government Fund revenue by $3,700 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $9,250 in fiscal year 2024-25.