Jacob Redmond
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A bill (AB 821) introduced in the Assembly aims to grant a tax break for medical marijuana sold to patients with terminal illnesses, the Sacramento Bee's "Capitol Alert" reports.
AB 821, by Assembly member Mike Gipson (D-Carson), would create a tax exemption for the medical marijuana that is purchased, stored or consumed by an individual with a terminal illness. However, purchasers would have to present an exemption certificate to the retailer to be exempted from tax on the purchase.
Exemption certificates would be available to patients or their primary caregiver "upon satisfactory proof of terminal illness." Specifically, individuals seeking an exemption would be required to provide:
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Full Article: Legislation Would Grant Medical Marijuana Tax Break for Terminally Ill - California Healthline
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AB 821, by Assembly member Mike Gipson (D-Carson), would create a tax exemption for the medical marijuana that is purchased, stored or consumed by an individual with a terminal illness. However, purchasers would have to present an exemption certificate to the retailer to be exempted from tax on the purchase.
Exemption certificates would be available to patients or their primary caregiver "upon satisfactory proof of terminal illness." Specifically, individuals seeking an exemption would be required to provide:
- Written confirmation of a patient's terminal illness by the attending physician; and
- The name of the patient's primary caregiver (AB 821, 2/26).
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Legislation Would Grant Medical Marijuana Tax Break for Terminally Ill - California Healthline
Author: Web Staff
Contact: Contact Us - California Healthline
Photo Credit: Americans 4 Safe Access
Website: California Healthline - The Daily Digest of News, Policy & Opinion
