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MA H3357

MA H3357
Authorizing the town of Dennis to impose a local sales tax on certain sales of medical marijuana


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Introduced
05/07/2015
In Committee
05/07/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Dennis be authorized to impose a local sales tax on the sale of medical marijuana. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Dennis to implement a local sales tax of 5 percent on the sale of medical marijuana, including retail sales by licensed medical marijuana treatment centers within the town, wholesale sales from a Dennis treatment center to another in a different town, wholesale sales of marijuana cultivated in Dennis to a treatment center elsewhere, and the wholesale value of marijuana cultivated in Dennis and sold by a treatment center in another municipality. This new tax, which will be collected quarterly by the town treasurer, is an exception to existing state laws regarding sales tax and will take effect immediately upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4639 (on 09/26/2016)

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