An Act To Lower Property Taxes By Allowing A Local Option Sales Tax On Recreational Cannabis Sales

LD 1869 allows Maine municipalities to impose a local sales tax of up to 1% on recreational cannabis sales through a voter referendum. If approved, the tax revenue must be used exclusively for public safety and education initiatives within the municipality. The bill requires municipalities to notify the State Tax Assessor 90 days before implementation and prohibits using this revenue to reduce existing state aid for schools, roads, or other services. This legislation establishes a new local funding mechanism for cannabis sales while ensuring funds are directed to specific community priorities.