Bill > LD1241

This bill establishes the Make Change for Wildlife program to support the Maine Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund, which will allow businesses to collect voluntary customer contributions at the point of sale and deposit those contributions with the Treasurer of State specifically for the wildlife fund. The bill repeals an existing subsection of law and replaces it with the new program, which enables businesses to collect and forward small donations from customers to help support endangered and nongame wildlife conservation efforts in Maine. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is required to submit a report about the program to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 1, 2026, with the potential for the committee to propose additional legislation based on the report's findings. The program aims to provide an easy and optional way for Maine residents and visitors to contribute small amounts of money to support wildlife conservation when making purchases at participating businesses.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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