131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 994 LR 2049(02)
An Act to Include Possession of Compounds, Mixtures or Substances Containing a Detectable Amount of Certain Scheduled Drugs to Prove the Offense of Unlawful Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Increases the number of Class B crimes by making possession of certain compounds, mixtures or preparations containing certain scheduled drugs to be considered proof that a person is unlawfully trafficking in scheduled drugs.The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203.


The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new felony cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
The collection of additional fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.