Bill > HF308

This bill appears to be a comprehensive repeal of Minnesota's tax laws related to illegal cannabis and controlled substances. The bill removes several sections of the existing statutes (297D.01 through 297D.13) that previously imposed taxes on illegal cannabis and controlled substances. Specifically, the bill amends section 609.902, subdivision 4, which defines "criminal act" by removing a reference to section 297D.09, and then proceeds to completely repeal the entire chapter governing taxation of illegal substances. The repealed sections include detailed definitions of illegal cannabis and controlled substances, tax rates, payment requirements, penalties, and confidentiality provisions. The bill sets an effective date of August 1, 2025, for these changes, which suggests a careful, planned approach to eliminating this tax framework. While the bill's title mentions "certificates of need for small modular reactors," the actual text focuses entirely on repealing tax laws related to illegal substances.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0308&ssn=0&y=2025