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126th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1521 |
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LR 1697(02) |
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Resolve,
Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Create
a Pilot Program To Support the State's Small Food Processors |
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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 2013-14 |
FY 2014-15 |
Projections FY 2015-16 |
Projections FY 2016-17 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$0 |
$30,000 |
$0 |
$0 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$0 |
$30,000 |
$0 |
$0 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill requires
the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to conduct research
and develop recommendations to assist small scale food processors and
strengthen the agricultural economy. The department must research federal
grants, review initiatives and present a written report to the Legislature on
ways to assist these processors. The bill includes a one-time General Fund
appropriation of $30,000 in fiscal year 2014-15 to contract with a firm or
university to conduct a needs assessment of the small scale food processors. |
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