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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1771 |
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LR 981(02) |
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An Act to
Strengthen Oversight of Kennels by Changing the Licensing Authority from
Municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry |
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " |
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Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and
Forestry |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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Fiscal Note |
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FY 2025-26 |
FY 2026-27 |
Projections FY 2027-28 |
Projections FY 2028-29 |
Appropriations/Allocations |
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Other Special Revenue Funds |
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$21,577 |
$21,577 |
$21,577 |
$21,577 |
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Revenue |
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Other Special Revenue Funds |
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$21,577 |
$21,577 |
$21,577 |
$21,577 |
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Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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This bill
authorizes the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (ACF) to
issue kennel licenses in place of municipalities. It establishes a tiered fee
structure based on the number of dogs per kennel and directs the ACF to
distribute 20% of the revenue collected to municipalities, with the remaining
80% deposited into the Animal Welfare Fund. Because total revenue will depend
on the number and size of licensed kennels, an exact estimate is not
available at this time. |
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The bill also
increases fees on existing facility licenses. These fee increases are
expected to generate $21,577 in additional Other Special Revenue Funds
revenue for the ACF beginning in fiscal year 2025-26. The bill includes a
corresponding allocation to authorize expenditure of the additional revenue. |
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