Honorable Dennis Bonnen, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1828 by Martinez (Relating to prohibiting the sale and purchase of certain aquatic products; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Passed 2nd House
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code related to prohibiting the sale and purchase of certain aquatic product. The bill would create criminal offenses ranging from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony for certain unlawful commercial sales or purchases of aquatic products. The bill would take effect September 1, 2019.
According to the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the amount of revenue potentially resulting from fines, costs, or fees associated with an offense cannot be determined. Based on analysis of the Parks and Wildlife Department, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources.
This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions for criminal offenses would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 802 Parks and Wildlife Department