131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 405 LR 1220(03)
An Act Regarding False Public Alarms or Reports and Aggravated False Public Alarms or Reports
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (S-220)
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
             
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
The bill creates a Class C crime for making a false public alarm or report that causes the evacuation, shutdown or lockdown of certain establishments. 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 fine revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.