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Fiscal Note - SB 0661 - D. of Cons. Emp. May Investigate & Detain Alleged Violators
L.R. NO. 2687-01
BILL NO. Truly Agreed To And Finally Passed SB 661
SUBJECT: Conservation: Investigative Assistance
TYPE: Original
DATE: May 17, 1996
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
Local Government $0 $0 $0
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials of the Missouri Department of Conservation stated there would be no
fiscal impact.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
DESCRIPTION
This act authorizes a Conservation Commission or Department of Conservation
employee, who has been trained and certified as an investigative assistant,
to detain and report any person who has committed or is committing a
violation of the rules, law or regulations pertaining to the wildlife and
forestry resources of Missouri.
The investigative assistant is also authorized to contact law enforcement
officers and assist in the criminal proceedings against the alleged offender.
The proposal would prohibit the cutting or removal of vegetation, except by a
public utility, rural electric cooperative or railroad on easement areas upon
providing reasonable prior notification to the Missouri Conservation
Commission. Reasonable prior notification would not be required for the
restoration of essential utility services.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Missouri Department of Conservation