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MA S1132

Dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to dedicate one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy.

AI Summary

This bill would dedicate one percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund for evidence-based public health programs focused on the primary prevention of youth substance use. Specifically, it would increase the recreational marijuana excise tax from 3.75 percent to 4.75 percent, with the additional one percent revenue being directed to the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund for youth substance use prevention efforts.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2531 (on 02/13/2020)

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