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MD HB151Introducedas of 2026-01-14

Sales and Use Tax - Distribution of Cannabis Sales Tax Revenue - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund

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What happened: A Maryland bill that would direct a portion of cannabis sales tax revenue to the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund is awaiting a committee hearing scheduled for January 29.

Why it matters: Redirecting a share of cannabis tax revenue to a dedicated fund could affect the overall allocation of cannabis taxes, with potential downstream implications for cannabis industry funding and regulatory budgets.

Affects: retailers

LATEST ACTION: Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m.
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