LD544

An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine by Exempting Sales of Cannabis for Medical Use

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Exempts sales of cannabis for medical use from sales tax in Maine starting January 1, 2026.

This bill amends the Maine Revised Statutes to exempt sales of cannabis for medical use from sales tax, aligning the tax treatment with other medicines sold on a doctor's prescription. Effective January 1, 2026, individuals certified for medical cannabis use under the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act will not be subject to sales tax on such purchases. This change aims to create parity in the taxation of medicines.

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Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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7 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31, 2025

12:30 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 4, 2025

House

The House INSISTED on ACCEPTANCE of the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report.

Jun 4, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 305 (Yeas 81 - Nays 61 - Absent 9 - Excused 0)

Jun 4, 2025

House

ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.