OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sSB-608
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN WHEN
BUYING ICE CREAM FROM A FROZEN DESSERT TRUCK.
Primary Analyst: PM 3/23/21
Contributing Analyst(s): PR
Reviewer: MM
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 22 $ FY 23 $
Resources of the General Fund GF - Potential
Revenue Gain
Minimal Minimal
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill creates new infractions related to ice cream trucks,
including improperly equipping or operating an ice cream truck as
described in the bill and for failing to stop a vehicle 10 feet or more
from an ice cream truck when required. To the extent that offenders
are fined, the bill results in potential minimal revenue gain. Infractions
are not crimes and are punishable by fines that usually range from
$100 to $300.
The bill also prohibits the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
from registering an ice cream truck that is not properly equipped, as
described in this bill. There is no anticipated cost to DMV, as the
department can accomplish the requirements through self-certification
of compliance, which can be incorporated into current levels of
operations.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would 2021SB-00608-R000125-FN.DOCX Page 2 of 2
continue into the future subject to the number of violations.