Fiscal Note

HB0178s1 - Penalties for Under Age Possession of Tobacco

State Impact:
For the cases going to the State Juvenile Court, those cases formerly held by a hearings officer would have to be seen by a judge. Additional cost to the courts is approximately $48,300. Revenue from 2,000 reinstatements (fee) would be $50,000 to the Transportation Restricted-Public Safety. Costs for Drivers License processing and mailing would be approximately $8,900 in the first year and $6,400 thereafter.

Individual and Business Impact:
Youth involved with tobacco will loose driving priviledges and face a $25 reinstatement fee.

Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
2/21/2001 2:52:42 PM

Last Revised: 30 August, 2000