AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Senate has given its final approval to a bill to
adjust Maine’s milk handling fees to help farmers cope with the rising costs of
production.
The bill was approved without debate by a 33-0 vote Thursday. The House has also
given its final approval. Gov. John Baldacci supports it.
The bill establishes a minimum fee of 4 cents per gallon and a maximum fee of 84
cents per gallon in the state milk handling fee. As milk prices drop, the
handling fees rise, so consumers are not likely to notice swings in retail
prices.
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