Bill > HB1311

This bill establishes a procedure for the lawful production and sale of cannabis in Indiana and makes conforming amendments. The key provisions are: - Imposes a 10% cannabis excise tax on the sale of cannabis to be paid by retailers and deposited into the cannabis regulation fund. - Establishes the cannabis commission to oversee the regulation of cannabis, including issuing permits for growers, processors, retailers, and transporters. The commission has broad powers to administer and enforce the law. - Sets requirements for grower, processor, retailer, and transport permits, including application processes, fees, and restrictions on ownership and operations. - Authorizes personal cultivation of up to 4 cannabis plants per household, with restrictions on access and security. - Requires a statewide monitoring system to track cannabis from seed to sale. - Establishes safety compliance facilities to test cannabis products for quality assurance. - Creates criminal penalties for various cannabis-related offenses, including selling to minors and operating without a permit. - Allows local communities to hold a referendum to prohibit cannabis retail sales for 5 years. The bill aims to legalize and regulate the cannabis industry in Indiana while also providing safeguards and enforcement mechanisms.

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http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/bills/house/1311/