128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1904		LR 2988(02)
	An Act To Prohibit the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation of a Minor
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Contingent current biennium cost increase - General Fund Minor cost increase - General Fund Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	Establishes new Class A crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs 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 may increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), to the extent existing resources are available, to develop and institute a community outreach program regarding female genital mutilation that provides support services, training and educational materials. If DHHS determines that resources are available for the program, the costs that would be incurred would not require an additional appropriation.