Bill > S733

This bill establishes a new delivery network company surcharge system that imposes per-delivery fees on different types of deliveries within the Commonwealth, with varying rates depending on the type of goods being delivered: $0.20 for food deliveries, $0.50 for goods deliveries, and $1.40 for alcohol and marijuana deliveries. The bill defines a "Delivery Network Company" as an entity using a digital platform to assign couriers for pre-arranged delivery services. Annually, by February 1st, these companies must report their total number of deliveries per city and town, along with the total assessments collected. The bill exempts prescription medicines, medical devices, and deliveries subject to existing equity programs from these assessments. Revenues collected will be directed to the Transit Authority Fund, with 50% allocated to an Equal Employment Opportunity Division business and innovation fund to support small businesses in underserved communities, veterans, and returning citizens, and the other 50% allocated to the MBTA, with at least 10% of those MBTA funds designated for specific transportation initiatives like waterfront transportation, fare-free bus services, and low-income fare programs.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S733