Maplewood To Consider Local Marijuana Tax At Tuesday Meeting

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee will hold its next public meeting on Tuesday evening. The governing body will vote on a local medical marijuana transfer tax (limited to 2 percent by the state), and other matters.

The meeting will be broadcast live on the township's Youtube Channel and via Zoom beginning at 7:30 p.m. See below for links and how to participate.

Among items on the preliminary agenda as of Monday were:

• An ordinance to establish a 2 percent medical marijuana transfer tax. According to Cannabis Dispensary Magazine, "Municipalities may adopt ordinances to impost a 'transfer tax,' not to exceed 2 percent of the medical cannabis price, on medical cannabis sales made at local dispensaries." Cities like Atlantic City and Paterson have also considered the tax.
• A proclamation for South Orange and Maplewood for Women's History Month, acknowledging various achievements and injustices, such as medical research being held back in treating women, particularly women of color.
• A $300,000 bond ordinance to add improvements to the pool, in addition to the $1.6 million bond already approved last year.

To interact with the governing body during the public comment portion of the Zoom, you can register here.

Meeting agendas can be found here: https://www.twp.maplewood.nj.us/node/309/agenda/2021

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