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MA S78
Dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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 proposes to amend the existing law on recreational marijuana excise tax in Massachusetts. Specifically, it would increase the excise tax from 3.75% to 4.75%, and it would dedicate 1% of the total excise tax revenue to the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund, which would be used for evidence-based public health programs focused on primary prevention of substance use among youth.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2661 (on 02/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S78 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S78.pdf |
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