‘Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §1057-B is enacted to read:
§ 1057-B. DARE Fund established
1. Fund established. There is established a fund to be known as the DARE Fund. This fund must be maintained by the Treasurer of State for the purposes of funding DARE programs in schools and the expenses of administration of the DARE Fund. As used in this subsection, "DARE" means an educational program taught by law enforcement officers to students in kindergarten to grade 12 that targets prevention of substance abuse, violence or high-risk behavior and teaches students good decision-making skills to help them to lead safe and healthy lives.
2. Surcharge imposed. A surcharge of $10 must be added to every fine, forfeiture or penalty imposed by any court in this State for unlawful possession of a scheduled drug under Title 17-A, chapter 45. A surcharge imposed under this subsection is considered a part of the fine, forfeiture or penalty. Surcharges collected pursuant to this subsection must be deposited monthly in the DARE Fund.
3. Reimbursements to school administrative units. Monthly, the Treasurer of State shall retain 1% of the funds in the DARE Fund to cover the expense of administration of the fund and shall transfer all remaining funds from the DARE Fund to the Department of Education to reimburse school administrative units for the expense of providing DARE programs for the benefit of the students in the school administrative unit.
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
DARE Education Reimbursement Fund N188
Initiative: Allocates funds to reimburse school districts for the cost of providing DARE programs to students.
| OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
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All Other
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$12,420 | $28,319 |
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| OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL | $12,420 | $28,319 |
| EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | ||
| DEPARTMENT TOTALS | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
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$12,420 | $28,319 |
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| DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS | $12,420 | $28,319 |
TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF
Administration - Treasury 0022
Initiative: Establishes the DARE Fund within the Office of Treasurer of State.
| OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
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All Other
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$125 | $286 |
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| OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL | $125 | $286 |
| TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF | ||
| DEPARTMENT TOTALS | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
|
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
|
$125 | $286 |
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| DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS | $125 | $286 |
| SECTION TOTALS | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
|
$12,545 | $28,605 |
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| SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS | $12,545 | $28,605 |