132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1888		LR 1554(03)
	An Act to Combat Organized Criminal Enterprises in Maine
	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 cost increase - General Fund Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	The bill creates Class B and Class C crimes for racketeering. It is unclear how many additional individuals will be convicted of Class B or Class C crimes who otherwise would not have been. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203. No appropriations have been included in the bill. 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.