131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2026 LR 2785(02)
An Act to Authorize Medical Waivers for Menhaden Fishing Licenses
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill authorizes the Department of Marine Resources to issue a menhaden fishing license to individuals who did not meet the eligibility criteria because a medical issue prevented them from fishing during the qualifying years. Due to the limited number of potential licensees who might qualify, any additional license revenue from the medical waivers is not anticipated to be significant.