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CA AB2555

Bill

Status

Passed

9/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Quirk-Silva

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the use tax exemption for medicinal cannabis and cannabis products donated to qualified patients until January 1, 2030 (previously was set to expire 5 years after an earlier operative date).

  • Requires cannabis retailers receiving donations to certify in writing that products will be used only for donation to medicinal cannabis patients; retailers misusing donated products face use tax liability and license suspension.

  • Directs the Legislative Analyst's Office to annually collect and report data from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and Department of Cannabis Control on tax revenue lost, products donated, and patients served.

  • Prohibits the state from reimbursing local agencies for sales and use tax revenue losses resulting from the exemption.

  • Takes effect immediately as a tax levy.

Legislative Description

Sales and use tax: exemption: medicinal cannabis: donations.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 920, Statutes of 2024.

9/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/26/2024
Revenue and Taxation6/5/2024
Rules5/23/2024
Appropriations4/30/2024
Revenue and Taxation3/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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