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MA S1617
Relative to a local option excise on the sale of alcoholic beverages for municipal substance abuse prevention and public health programs
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to a local option excise on the sale of alcoholic beverages for municipal substance abuse prevention and public health programs. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill allows cities and towns in Massachusetts to impose a local sales tax of up to 2% on the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises, as well as on the alcoholic beverage portion of restaurant meals. The revenue from this tax must be deposited into a Municipal Substance Abuse Prevention and Public Health Fund, which can only be used for substance abuse prevention and public health programs in the municipality. The bill also includes provisions for how the tax must be collected and reported by vendors.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2549 (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1617 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1617.pdf |
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