121st Maine Legislature
		Office of Fiscal and Program Review
		LD 89
		An Act to Prohibit the Use of Juveniles in the Enforcement of the Laws Governing the Sale of Tobacco
		LR 0334(01)
		Fiscal Note for Original Bill
		Sponsor: Rep. Snowe-Mello
		Committee: Health and Human Services
		Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Federal Block Grant
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The requirement that the state not use juveniles in conducting any tobacco enforcement actions may result in the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services losing a portion of the Substance Abuse Block Grant funds.  Approximately $2,400,000 per year may be in jeopardy if the state is unable to substitute an effective, federally approved alternative.  The likelihood of the loss of federal funds can not be determined at this time.