131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 582		LR 439(02)
	An Act to Enhance Certain Penalties for Possession of Firearms by Prohibited Persons
	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
	Establishes a new Class C crime; increases correctional and judicial costs. The bill changes one crime from Class D to Class C. 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 associated with increasing the class of crime for the prohibited possession of a firearm by certain persons will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.