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MS SB2764

Bill

Status

Failed

2/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mississippi Department of Health is authorized to administer the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Program and may delegate responsibilities to other state agencies through memoranda of understanding

  • Medical marijuana treatment centers must collect a fee on final sales equal to the state sales tax rate on tangible personal property, with the presumption that the fee was collected from the customer

  • Treatment centers failing to collect the required fee face misdemeanor charges with fines of $50-$100 per violation, plus $100 administrative fines for employee violations

  • Treatment centers must maintain records of gross income, receipts, invoices, bank statements, and other financial documents for three years, with failure to comply resulting in potential permit revocation

  • The Department of Health may issue warrants for fee collection, seize property for nonpayment, and file civil actions in chancery court to enforce compliance, with stockholders owning 10% or more of a treatment center potentially liable for unpaid fees

Legislative Description

Mississippi Medical Marijuana Program; create and provide fines, administration requirements, and fees related to the program.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/11/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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