Approved: 04/27/23
LD 950 LR 834(02)
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Fiscal Detail and Notes
131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
An Act to Define "Kickboxing" and "Muay Thai" in the Laws Governing Mixed Martial Arts and
Boxing
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Any additional costs to the Department of the Attorney General can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources.
Adding kickboxing and Muay Thai to the regulatory oversight responsibilities of the Combat Sports Authority of
Maine may increase the amount of revenue collected for competitions and events staged by the authority. By statute,
any funds in excess of operating expenses must be transferred from the authority's reserve fund to the General Fund at
the end of each fiscal year. The amount can not be determined at this time.
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium revenue increase - General Fund
There may be a minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of cases that will no longer be filed
in the court system.
A reduction in fine revenue associated with exempting kickboxing and Muay Thai from the crime of unlawful prize
fighting will decrease General Fund and other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
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