132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 649 LR 1557(02)
An Act to Certify Chiropractic Assistants Who Perform X-rays as Radiologic Technologists
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Requiring individuals employed in a chiropractic office whose duties include the production of x-rays to be certified as a chiropractic radiographer in addition to being licensed as chiropractic assistants will result in an increase in dedicated revenue to the Board of Chiropractic Licensure from initial certification and renewal fees. The amount of revenue can not be estimated at this time.  
Additional costs to the Board of Chiropractic Licensure to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.