SB 16 — Taxation: marijuana.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 16 do?

Existing law provides for the imposition of various taxes within the state, including taxes upon the distribution of cigarettes and tobacco products. This bill would, commencing on and after the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 90 days on or after the effective date of the bill, impose a tax on the distribution, as defined, of medical marijuana, as defined, at a rate that is equivalent to that imposed upon tobacco products under the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Tax Law and would require the taxes to be administered in accordance with the provisions of the Fee Collection Procedures Law, as provided. The revenues collected from the tax would be deposited in the Cannabis Tax Account, which would be created by the measure. This bill would also require the State Board of Equalization, in consultation with the California Health and Human Services Agency, to report on the impact of taxation of the distribution of medical marijuana within the state. Because this bill would expand the application of the provisions of the Fee Collection Procedures Law, the violation of which is a crime, it would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. This bill would result in a change in state taxes for the purpose of increasing state revenues within the meaning of Section 3 of Article XIIIA of the California Constitution, and thus would require for passage the approval of 23 of the membership of each house of the Legislature. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy, but its operative date would depend on its effective date.

Who sponsors SB 16?

SB 16 is sponsored by Calderon.

What is the current status of SB 16?

This bill died with 2009-2010, 6th Special Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Where can I track SB 16?

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