124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 186 LR 614(02)
An Act Pertaining to the Possession of Animal Fighting Paraphernalia
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Increases the class of a crime from Class D to Class C
Establishes new Class C crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs

The average cost to state correctional facilities for one Class C crime incarceration is $80,655.
There have been no charges filed for animal fighting offenses since 2002.