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This bill establishes the Mississippi Public Health Trust Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury, designed to support public health programs and services. The fund will be composed of legislative appropriations, donations, gifts, grants, and other potential funding sources. Specifically, the Mississippi State Department of Health, with oversight from the Mississippi State Board of Health, can disburse between 3% and 7% of the fund's total assets annually to support public health initiatives as defined in Section 41-3-15. Any interest earned on the fund's investments will be reinvested back into the fund itself. The primary goal of this trust fund is to provide financial assistance for public health programs, potentially including those related to medical cannabis taxes, though the exact allocation is not detailed in the bill. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing time for implementation and preparation of the fund's administrative processes.

Health and Social Services

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