A Tax Imposed Upon the Sale of Opioids
| Category: | Taxation |
|---|---|
| Status: | Defeated |
| Sponsor: | Representative Margaret O'Neil, House 15 |
| Session: | 128 |
| Bill #: | LD 1600 |
Position:
Opposed.
UPDATE: This bill has been defeated.
UPDATE: This bill received a divided report from the committee.
Summary:
This bill establishes the Opioid Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, to be funded by revenue generated by a tax imposed on the sale and distribution of products that contain opioids at the rate of 1¢ per milligram of active opioid ingredient.