Maryland SB217 amends the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund to address disparities in cannabis enforcement.
Maryland SB217 alters the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund to acknowledge and repair disparities in cannabis enforcement. The fund, consisting of sales tax revenue, conversion fees, and donations, is administered by the Comptroller under the direction of the Office of Social Equity. Funds are distributed to counties based on disproportionate cannabis enforcement impacts. Counties must develop plans for fund distribution, focusing on low-income communities and disproportionately impacted areas.
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