132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2157 LR 2663(01)
An Act to Prohibit the Unauthorized Use of Drones on or over the Premises of Correctional Facilities and Jails
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Perkins of Dover-Foxcroft
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase – Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The bill creates a Class C crime for unauthorized use of a drone on or over the premises of a correctional facility or jail. It is not known how many additional people may be incarcerated for this crime.  The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203.  No funding has 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.