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MA H3166

MA H3166
Dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Marijuana Policy.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the existing law to dedicate 1% of the recreational marijuana excise tax to the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund for evidence-based public health programs aimed at primary prevention of youth substance use. It increases the recreational marijuana excise tax from 3.75% to 4.75%, with the additional 1% going towards these prevention programs for young people.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H3768 (on 06/19/2017)

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