Cannabis: donations: seniors.
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Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Business and Professions
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to allow cannabis retailers in California to donate cannabis or cannabis products to individuals 65 years of age or older and to exempt these donations from state sales and use taxes. It establishes a process for verifying the recipient’s age and requires retailers to maintain records of the donations. The bill also includes provisions related to the track and trace system and seeks to align with the goals of the Adult Use of Marijuana Act.
Key provisions
- Authorizes cannabis retailers to donate cannabis or cannabis products to individuals 65 years of age or older.
- Provides a state sales and use tax exemption for cannabis or cannabis products donated to individuals 65 years of age or older.
- Requires retailers to verify the recipient’s age through documentation like a driver’s license or notarized statement.
- Mandates record-keeping by retailers regarding donations, including tracking in the track and trace system.
- Requires the Legislative Analyst’s Office to collect data on the tax exemptions to assess their effectiveness.
- Prohibits state reimbursement to local agencies for lost tax revenues due to the exemptions.
- Declares the bill consistent with the intent of the Adult Use of Marijuana Act.
- Establishes a process for senior caregivers to receive donations on behalf of individuals 65 or older.
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