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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