132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 939 LR 1163(02)
An Act to Increase the Maximum Permissible Size of Recreational Campfires
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $43,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $43,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill increases the maximum permissible size of a recreational campfire.  The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has indicated that this change would require a new educational outreach campaign to inform members of the public.  The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $43,000 to the department in fiscal year 2025-26 for costs related to printed materials and public service announcements.