An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to dedicate one percent of the state’s revenue generated from recreational marijuana excise taxes to funding programs focused on preventing substance use among young people. The goal is to use these funds to support initiatives aimed at reducing youth access to and use of substances. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to allocate a portion of marijuana tax revenue to substance use prevention efforts. It is currently being reviewed by the Cannabis Policy committee.
Key provisions
- Designates one percent of recreational marijuana excise tax revenue.
- Directs funds to youth substance use prevention programs.
- Supports initiatives aimed at reducing substance use among young people.
- Aligns with previous efforts to utilize marijuana tax revenue for public health purposes.
Who is affected
- Youth in Massachusetts
- Families in Massachusetts
- Substance abuse prevention organizations
- The Cannabis industry
- The State of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding stream for youth substance use prevention.
- Builds on existing legislation seeking to utilize marijuana tax revenue for public health.
- No specific changes to current law are outlined in the text.
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