132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 59 LR 426(01)
An Act to Ban the Drug Tianeptine
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Lemelin of Chelsea
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
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 B crime. 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 fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.