126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1292		LR 1471(01)
	An Act To Minimize the Use of Plastic Bags
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. McGowan of York
	Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill establishes a Plastics Recycling Fund in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through collection of 8¢ of a 10¢ surcharge assessed on plastic bags designed for one-time use distributed to a customer at the point of retail sale.  The retailer will retain the other 2¢.  The DEP anticipates hiring one full-time Office Associate II position and one part-time Environmental Specialist III position to ensure compliance and enforce the requirements of the program.  It cannot be determined at this time whether the costs can be covered by the revenue collected in the fund.