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OH SB240

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kent Smith

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • County commissioners may levy an excise tax on retail sales of adult use marijuana to fund cultural, artistic, and entertainment opportunities within the county

  • Tax rate must be expressed in multiples of 0.25% and cannot exceed 3% total; tax may be levied for up to 10 years

  • Requires approval by majority of county voters at a general or special election held at least 90 days after the board certifies its resolution

  • Tax revenue distribution: 98% goes to the county through the permissive tax distribution fund; 2% retained by the state tax commissioner for administrative costs

  • Tax commissioner must distribute funds to the county treasurer by the 10th day of each month following collection

Legislative Description

Authorize county marijuana tax for art, culture, entertainment

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to committee: Finance

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance10/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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