LD1869

An Act to Lower Property Taxes by Allowing a Local Option Sales Tax on Recreational Cannabis Sales

Failed·5/29/25
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Maine LD1869 would allow municipalities to impose a local option sales tax of up to 1% on recreational cannabis sales.

Maine LD1869 would allow municipalities to impose a local option sales tax of up to 1% on sales of adult use cannabis and cannabis products. The revenue from this tax would be limited to funding public safety and education initiatives. The tax would be subject to voter approval through a referendum, and if approved, it would take effect 120 days after the vote. The tax revenue would be held in a special account and could not be used to reduce funding for other state aid programs.

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Calendar

May 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 16, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 29, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 28, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 22, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held