131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1453 LR 417(03)
An Act to Amend the Physical Therapist Practice Laws
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (S-371)
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with performing background checks on applicants for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.  Other Special Revenue Funds may increase from additional background check fees.  No change to the budget is required.