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CA SBX616

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Calderon

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes a tax on distribution of medical marijuana at a rate equivalent to the tobacco products tax rate, effective 90+ days after enactment
  • Establishes a Cannabis Tax Account in the General Fund to receive all tax revenues minus refunds
  • Requires the State Board of Equalization to report within six months on the effects of the marijuana distribution tax, with this reporting requirement repealing four years after submission
  • Requires 2/3 vote in both legislative houses as this constitutes a change in state taxes under California Constitution Article XIII A
  • Administration of the tax follows the Fee Collection Procedures Law with "cannabis" substituted for "tobacco products"

Legislative Description

Taxation: marijuana.

Last Action

Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

6/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation4/19/2010
Rules4/6/2010

Full Bill Text

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