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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1288 |
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LR 1422(01) |
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An Act to Amend
Certain Provisions of Maine's Drug Laws Regarding Heroin, Fentanyl and
Cocaine |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Haggan of Penobscot |
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Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
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Fiscal Note Required: No |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase – Other Special Revenue Funds |
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| Correctional
and Judicial Impact Statements |
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The additional
workload associated with the minimal number of new 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.
The bill adds a Class A crime for trafficking in cocaine in the form of
cocaine base in a quantity of 32 grams or more. It also adds a Class B crime
for furnishing 2 grams or more of cocaine in the form of cocaine base. It is
unclear how many additional individuals will be convicted of a Class A or B
crimes who otherwise would not have been. The current average cost of
incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203. No funding has
been included in the bill at this time. |
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