127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1534 LR 2363(03)
An Act To Reduce the Trafficking of Illegal Drugs in the State
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
Current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill establishes the Maine State Police Drug Interdiction Unit and provides that it be established within existing budgeted resources.  The Department of Public Safety is required to use currently vacant positions to dedicate 3 State Police Officer positions and one State Police Sergeant position to the new unit.  The impact on existing programs and services cannot be determined at this time.