125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1589		LR 2221(01)
	An Act To Criminalize Possession, Trafficking and Furnishing of So-called Bath Salts Containing Synthetic Hallucinogenic Drugs
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Damon of Bangor
	Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2011-12	FY 2012-13	Projections  FY 2013-14	Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$31,015	$175,725	$239,825	$282,519
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$31,015	$175,725	$239,825	$282,519
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Correctional Cost Detail		FY 2012	FY 2013	FY 2014	FY 2015	FY 2016
One Class C increased to Class A		$0	$64,278	$106,972	$149,666	$192,360
One Class E increased to Class B		$14,657	$82,256	$103,662	$103,662	$103,662
One new Class D Crime		$7,191	$7,191	$7,191	$7,191	$7,191
Total Cost - All Convictions		$21,848	$153,725	$217,825	$260,519	$303,213
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $9,167 in fiscal year 2011-12 for the prorated anticipated increase in indigent legal services costs.  The ongoing annual cost is estimated to be $22,000.  It also includes a General Fund appropriation of $21,848 in fiscal year 2011-12 and $153,725 in fiscal year 2012-13 for the Correctional Impact Reserve program.  This estimate reflects the net effect of savings to county facilities and increased costs to state facilities associated with the enhanced penalty provisions.