132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 2025		LR 2628(02)
	An Act to Create a Limited-purpose License for Aquaculture Nursery and Husbandry Activities and to Clarify the Aquaculture Lease Amendment Process
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Marine Resources
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund Minor revenue increase - General Fund Minor revenue increase – Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time. The collection of additional fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The provisions of this bill may result in a minor increase in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the Department of Marine Resources from license fees, reflecting the limited scope and applicability of the license. Any additional administrative costs associated with implementing the bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.