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131st MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 123 |
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LR 573(01) |
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An Act to
Eliminate the Educational Purposes Exception to the Prohibition on the
Dissemination of Obscene Matter to Minors |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Libby of Cumberland |
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Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds |
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| Correctional
and Judicial Impact Statements |
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Establishes new
Class C crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs. The bill creates a
Class C crime by eliminating the exception to the prohibition on
dissemination of obscene material to minors for educational purposes in
public schools. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for
a single year is $55,203.
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 fine revenue will increase General Fund and
dedicated revenue by minor amounts. |
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