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MO SB1067
Bill
Status
2/17/2016
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Wallingford
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AI Summary
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Levies excise taxes on illegally possessed controlled substances: $0.40/gram for marijuana stems/stalks, $3.50/gram for other marijuana, $350 per marijuana plant with foliation, $50/gram for cocaine, and $200/gram for other controlled substances sold by weight
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Requires the Department of Revenue to issue stamps that dealers must affix to unauthorized substances to indicate tax payment; dealers are not required to provide identifying information when purchasing stamps
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Mandates law enforcement agencies report seizures of unstamped unauthorized substances to the Department of Revenue within 48 hours, including details on amount, location, and individual identification
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Creates the Drug Task Force Enforcement Fund to receive tax proceeds, with distribution of 20% to Department of Revenue for collection costs and 40% each to the county drug task force and local sheriff's department where drugs were seized
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Establishes the Unauthorized Substance Tax Commission (5 members) to review tax rates and make recommendations; information obtained through the tax program remains confidential and cannot be used in criminal prosecutions except for violations of the tax provisions themselves
Legislative Description
Imposes a tax on unauthorized, controlled substances
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Ways and Means Committee
3/3/2016