An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention

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An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention

An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

• An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
• 144) of Bruce J.
• Ayers relative to dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention.
• Cannabis Policy.

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Official Summary Text

An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.144

SECTION 1. Section 4 of chapter 334 of the acts of 2016 is hereby amended, in section 2, by striking out the word “3.75” and inserting in place thereof the following word:- 4.75

SECTION 2. Section 4 of chapter 334 of the acts of 2016 is hereby amended, in section 2, by inserting the following at the end thereof:

One percent of the tax imposed under this section shall be deposited into the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund for the cost of evidence-based public health programs dedicated to primary prevention of youth substance use.

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