Fillmore, California, Marijuana Distribution Tax, Measure I (November 2016)
| Measure I: Fillmore Marijuana Distribution Tax |
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| The basics |
| Election date: |
| November 8, 2016 |
| Status: |
 Approved
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| Topic: |
| Local marijuana tax |
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| See also |
| Fillmore, California |
A marijuana tax measure was on the ballot for Fillmore voters in Ventura County, California, on November 8, 2016. It was approved.
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of enacting a permanent 15 percent tax on the proceeds of all marijuana sales. |
| A no vote was a vote against enacting a permanent 15 percent tax on the proceeds of all marijuana sales. |
Election results
| Measure I | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 2,939 | 64.51% | ||
| No | 1,617 | 35.49% | ||
- Election results from Ventura County Registrar of Voters
Text of measure
Ballot question
The following question appeared on the ballot:[1]
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Marijuana Distribution Tax. Shall the ordinance approving a permanent tax not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of all proceeds of marijuana sales in the City, which is anticipated to raise approximately $665,000 annually, be adopted? [2] |
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Impartial analysis
The following impartial analysis of the measure was prepared by the office of the Fillmore City Attorney:
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Ballot Measure I was placed on the ballot by the City Council of the City of Fillmore. A “Yes” vote on Measure I will approve a tax of up to fifteen percent of proceeds from the sale or provision of marijuana within the City of Fillmore. The tax would apply to the sale or provision of marijuana for medical purposes, as well as the sale or provision of marijuana for recreational use. The tax would not be payable to the City by the customer purchasing or receiving marijuana. Payment of the tax shall be made to the City by the person or entity selling or providing the marijuana. The tax would be due to the City monthly. Any person that fails to pay the tax will be subject to nonpayment penalties. The City Council would have the power to amend or repeal the provisions of the tax in any manner that does not result in an increase in the amount of the tax or broaden the scope of the tax. This includes imposing the tax at a rate lower than the authorized maximum rate, and establishing exemptions, incentives, or other reductions that are otherwise allowed by California law. The City Manager would be authorized to promulgate rules, regulations, and procedures to implement and administer the tax. Measure I provides that any violation of the tax, or a violation of the rules, regulations, or procedures promulgated by the City Manager to administer the tax would be a misdemeanor. Such violations would also be public nuisances, and may be abated as such. Knowingly or intentionally misrepresenting material facts regarding the amount of tax owed would also be a misdemeanor. The sale of marijuana in the City is currently prohibited by the Fillmore Municipal Code. The tax does not authorize the conduct or continuance of any illegal or unpermitted business or activity.[2] |
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| —Fillmore City Attorney[3] | ||
Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing officials of Fillmore, California.
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Ventura County Clerk and Recorder, "Local Measures November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election," accessed October 17, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Ventura County Clerk and Recorder, "Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet," accessed October 18, 2016
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