122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1317 LR 0553(01)
An Act To Prohibit and Provide Penalties for the Issuance, Manufacture and Use of False Academic Degrees or Certificates
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor:  Rep. Cain of Orono
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes a new Class C and D crime; increases correctional and judicial costs.
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with developing and maintaining the website can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources.