California 2009-2010, 8th Special Session Status: Introduced

SB 53 — Medical Marijuana Licencing Act.

Last action — From committee without further action.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010, 8th Special Session. It reached “Introduced” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law provides for the imposition of various taxes with respect to the distribution of certain products, including cigarettes and other tobacco products, and provides for the licensure by the State Board of Equalization of sellers of those products that are engaged in business in California. This bill would, on and after the effective date of an imposition of a tax on the distribution of medical marijuana, require a distributor, as defined, to have in place and maintain a license from the State Board of Equalization to engage in the distribution of medical marijuana, and would require the license to be renewed every 12 months, as provided. This bill would require an applicant for a license to fill out a form providing specified information, including a statement by the applicant affirming that the applicant is in compliance with state laws that regulate or control the sale of medical marijuana. This bill would also require applicants to pay a one-time fee of $____, and a renewal fee of $____. This bill would require all moneys collected to be deposited in the Medical Marijuana Compliance Fund, which would be created in the State Treasury, and all funds therein would be available for appropriation by the Legislature solely for the purpose of implementing, enforcing, and administering the Medical Marijuana Licensing Act. The California Constitution authorizes the Governor to declare a fiscal emergency and to call the Legislature into special session for that purpose. The Governor issued a proclamation declaring a fiscal emergency, and calling a special session for this purpose, on January 8, 2010. This bill would state that it addresses the fiscal emergency declared by the Governor by proclamation issued on January 8, 2010, pursuant to the California Constitution.

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Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS.

Sponsors

  • Calderon · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Calderon

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 53 do?
Existing law provides for the imposition of various taxes with respect to the distribution of certain products, including cigarettes and other tobacco products, and provides for the licensure by the State Board of Equalization of sellers of those products that are engaged in business in California. This bill would, on and after the effective date of an imposition of a tax on the distribution of medical marijuana, require a distributor, as defined, to have in place and maintain a license from the State Board of Equalization to engage in the distribution of medical marijuana, and would require the license to be renewed every 12 months, as provided. This bill would require an applicant for a license to fill out a form providing specified information, including a statement by the applicant affirming that the applicant is in compliance with state laws that regulate or control the sale of medical marijuana. This bill would also require applicants to pay a one-time fee of $____, and a renewal fee of $____. This bill would require all moneys collected to be deposited in the Medical Marijuana Compliance Fund, which would be created in the State Treasury, and all funds therein would be available for appropriation by the Legislature solely for the purpose of implementing, enforcing, and administering the Medical Marijuana Licensing Act. The California Constitution authorizes the Governor to declare a fiscal emergency and to call the Legislature into special session for that purpose. The Governor issued a proclamation declaring a fiscal emergency, and calling a special session for this purpose, on January 8, 2010. This bill would state that it addresses the fiscal emergency declared by the Governor by proclamation issued on January 8, 2010, pursuant to the California Constitution.
Who sponsors SB 53?
SB 53 is sponsored by Calderon.
What is the current status of SB 53?
This bill died with 2009-2010, 8th Special Session. It reached “Introduced” 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 53?
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