131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1745 LR 941(02)
An Act to Support Public Health by Protecting Certain Activities Conducted Under Comprehensive Community Drug Checking Initiatives
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium savings - General Fund
Minor savings - General Fund
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes exceptions to Class B, C and D crimes. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203.
There may be some minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of felony cases that will no longer be filed in the court system.
Reductions in the collection of fines will decrease General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.