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AK HB196
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
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AI Summary
- Establishes a one-cent excise tax per morphine milligram equivalent of opioid on products imported into Alaska, manufactured in Alaska, or shipped to in-state retailers for sale
- Exempts prescribed drugs used exclusively for medically assisted treatment of opioid addiction from the opioid tax
- Directs 100 percent of opioid tax proceeds to the alcohol and other drug abuse treatment and prevention fund
- Requires Department of Health and Social Services to publish conversion information for taxpayers to calculate morphine milligram equivalents
- Takes effect January 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Opioid Tax
Taxation
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
3/24/2017
Committee Referrals
Health & Social Services3/24/2017
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