131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2101 LR 2899(01)
An Act to Strengthen Shoreland Zoning Enforcement
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Nangle of Cumberland
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
No state fiscal impact
Fiscal Detail and Notes
If a municipality chooses to exercise the authority to file a lien against real estate for costs related to shoreline zoning ordinance violation, any minor costs associated with the lien process are expected to be offset by revenue increases from the recoupment of unpaid penalties, attorney's fees and court costs associated with the ordinance violation.