125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1589 LR 2221(03)
An Act To Criminalize Possession, Trafficking and Furnishing of So-called Bath Salts Containing Synthetic Hallucinogenic Drugs
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-682)
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $31,015 $175,725 $239,825 $282,519
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $31,015 $175,725 $239,825 $282,519
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Correctional Cost Detail FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016
One Class C increased to Class A $0 $64,278 $106,972 $149,666 $192,360
One Class E increased to Class B $14,657 $82,256 $103,662 $103,662 $103,662
One new Class D Crime $7,191 $7,191 $7,191 $7,191 $7,191
Total Cost - All Convictions $21,848 $153,725 $217,825 $260,519 $303,213
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $9,167 in fiscal year 2011-12 for the prorated anticipated increase in indigent legal services costs.  The ongoing annual cost is estimated to be $22,000.  It also includes a General Fund appropriation of $21,848 in fiscal year 2011-12 and $153,725 in fiscal year 2012-13 for the Correctional Impact Reserve program.  This estimate reflects the net effect of savings to county facilities and increased costs to state facilities associated with the enhanced penalty provisions.