132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2134 LR 2898(03)
An Act to Create an Exception to the Prohibition of Tobacco Sales in Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies for Certain Small Grocery Stores
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (S-521)
Committee: Health and Human Services
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund ($7,170) ($35,220) ($35,420) ($35,720)
Revenue
General Fund $7,170 $35,220 $35,420 $35,720
Other Special Revenue Funds $30 $180 $180 $180
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
There may be some minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of cases that will no longer be filed in the court system. Reductions in the collection of fines will decrease General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill would result in a revenue increase to the General Fund of $7,170 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $35,220 in fiscal year 2026-27 by allowing certain stores containing independent pharmacies to sell cigarettes and tobacco products. The bill would also result in a revenue increase to the Local Government Fund of $30 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $180 in fiscal year 2026-27.

Any increase in revenue to the Department of Health and Human Services from the provisions of hits bill are expected to be minor.