SENATE DOCKET, NO. 490 FILED ON: 1/16/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 60
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Patrick M. O'Connor
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Patrick M. O'Connor | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 490 FILED ON: 1/16/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 60
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to dedicate one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy. |
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 78 OF 2021-2022.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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.