AN ACT CONCERNING THE PALLIATIVE USE OF MARIJUANA.

OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS

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HB-6715

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PALLIATIVE USE OF MARIJUANA.

AMENDMENT

LCO No.: 7700

File Copy No.: 420

House Calendar No.: 348

OFA Fiscal Note

State Impact:

Agency Affected	Fund-Effect	FY 08 $	FY 09 $
Consumer Protection, Dept.	GF - Reduces Cost in Bill	72, 900	75, 100
Comptroller Misc. Accounts (Fringe Benefits)	GF - Reduces Cost in Bill	43, 900	45, 200
Consumer Protection, Dept.	GF - Revenue Impact	Minimal	Minimal

Note: GF=General Fund

Municipal Impact: None

Explanation

The amendment would reduce the cost in the underlying fiscal note by one Drug Control Agent and the associated fringe benefits. The amendment would also generate less registration revenue to the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) since there would be a smaller pool of qualified patients

The preceding Fiscal Impact statement is prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for the purposes of information, summarization and explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.