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SB570 • 2025

Increases the maximum percentage of tax that the governing body of a city or county may impose on the sale of marijuana items.

Increases the maximum percentage of tax that the governing body of a city or county may impose on the sale of marijuana items.

Taxes
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Anderson
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary, then Finance and Revenue.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act raises the percentage of the tax that a city or a county may impose on the sale of marijuana items. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4).
Increases the maximum percentage of tax that the governing body of a city or county may impose on the sale of marijuana items. Requires a percentage of a newly enacted or increased amount to be transferred to the county in which the collecting retail establishment is located, provided the county is eligible for Oregon Marijuana Account distributions.
Applies to marijuana items sold on or after January 1, 2026.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to local marijuana taxes; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee