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lydia
Concerned Citizen
Joined: 30 Aug 2008
Posts: 1
Location: East Texas
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 Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:16 am Post subject: Marijuana Tax? |
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Has anyone ever heard of this tax? Apparently, half the states have this:
In twenty US states, those who possess cannabis or other illegal drugs are legally required to purchase and affix state-issued stamps onto his or her contraband. The total cost of the tax is generally determined by the quantity of contraband possessed. Unlike typical criminal statutes prohibiting the possession and sale of controlled substances, drug tax stamp laws primarily assess financial penalties on the defendant for noncompliance. On occasion, criminal sanctions may also be imposed.
So, I'd like to go down to the State Comptroller's office and say "Hey, I'm thinking about getting some marijuana. And I'd just like to check on the tax rate for different amounts so that I can budget my money. Do you think that they would even know what I'm talking about? |
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Audio
Antiprohibitionist
Joined: 26 Aug 2008
Posts: 80
Location: Da 'Ville, TX
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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| I saw that on the NORML site. TX apparently has a marijuana stamp. The Texas legislative site just lists it as a contraband stamp. I am guessing the illegality of marijuana wins out over the fact that you can pay a tax on it though. |
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hamline01
Antiprohibitionist
Joined: 11 Aug 2008
Posts: 59
Location: St. Paul, Mn
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah,
In Minnesota (Where I live) it is decriminalized. So for less than an Oz its only a $200 charge.
BUT if you dont have the Samp, they get you for tax evasion and get another huge fine, or even go to jail and get mixed up with the IRS!
Gross stuff huh!? |
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Audio
Antiprohibitionist
Joined: 26 Aug 2008
Posts: 80
Location: Da 'Ville, TX
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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| It seems like just another way to get innocent Americans for every dime they can get! |
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