131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1908 LR 1601(02)
An Act to Enact the Safe Cosmetics Act
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
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 $0 $217,260 $227,406 $238,059
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $217,260 $227,406 $238,059
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has indicated that additional regulatory oversight will be required to implement a prohibition on the use of certain restricted substances in cosmetics sold in the state. This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $207,260 starting in fiscal year 2024-25 to the DEP for one Environmental Specialist IV position, one Environmental Specialist III position and associated position costs. The bill also includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $10,000 to the DEP starting in fiscal year 2024-25 for expenditures related to the chemical testing of cosmetic products.