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MA S1501
Relative to a local option excise on the sale of alcoholic beverages for municipal substance abuse prevention and public health programs
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to a local option excise on the sale of alcoholic beverages for municipal substance abuse prevention and public health programs. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill allows cities and towns in Massachusetts to impose a local sales tax of up to 2% on the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises, as well as on the alcoholic beverage portion of restaurant meals. The revenue from this tax must be deposited into a Municipal Substance Abuse Prevention and Public Health Fund, which can only be used for substance abuse prevention, protecting public health, and other related purposes. The bill also includes provisions for how the tax must be collected and reported by vendors, as well as how the revenue must be distributed to the cities and towns that have adopted the local tax option.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Thomas Calter (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2497 (on 04/30/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1501 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1501.pdf |
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