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A Sales Tax Bonanza for Raytown?
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| BY GREG WALTERS |
It is too early to predict with much accuracy how much money Recreational Marijuana will bring to cities in Missouri. If the numbers that have been reported from the recent roll out of the marijuana sales are any indication, it could be very big.
It is important to keep in mind the amount of revenue does not end with the 3% increase. Regular Sales Tax also applies to recreational marijuana sales as well.
The tax dollars are paid entirely by those who purchase recreational marijuana. Those who do not purchase marijuana are not subject to the tax.
PUT THAT MONEY TO WORK ON OUR STREETS!
The Missouri Department of Revenue collects all the sale tax in Missouri for vendors. That includes the Internet Use 2% (sales) Tax as well as the 3% Recreational Marijuana Sales Tax.
Some cities have already let it be known how they intend to spend the revenue from the 3% tax windfall. Independence, Missouri, for example, has plans to update their police headquarters. In Liberty, Missouri the City Council members stated that the tax revenue derived from the sale of marijuana will be used on Public Safety Issues (aka, Police).
With a money stream of that volume coming in at that rate, Raytown could easily begin a “pay as you go plan” to repair streets in Raytown.
The beauty of this is that it can be done without raising property taxes one cent.
This could be a long overdue break for Raytown. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen should follow the lead of surrounding cities and earmark the dollars earned from the marijuana tax to fund repair of Raytown streets.
Board of Aldermen
Approve Laws Governing
the Consumption of
Marijuana in Raytown
The Board of Aldermen has approved new laws governing the use of Recreational Marijuana in Raytown. Following is the text copy of this new laws.
BILL NO. 6628-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN AMENDING THE CITY CODE REGARDING MARIJUANA WHEREAS, Effective December 6, 2018, the Missouri Constitution was amended by adding Article XIV, Section 1, pertaining to medical marijuana; and WHEREAS, effective December 8, 2022, the Missouri Constitution was further amended by adding Article XIV, Section 2, regarding recreational marijuana.
WHEREAS it is necessary to amend the ordinances of this City to conform to the provisions of the Constitution:
(c) It shall be unlawful for a person to be in possession or consumption of marijuana or possession of marijuana accessories on the grounds of a public or private preschool, elementary or secondary school, institution of higher education, in a school bus, or on the grounds of any correctional facility.
(d) Public Consumption. i. Smoking of marijuana shall be prohibited in the following places: (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke marijuana in a location where smoking tobacco is prohibited.
(2) Within a reasonable distance of one hundred (100) feet outside entrances, operable windows and ventilation systems of enclosed areas where smoking of marijuana is prohibited.
(3) In all private outdoor arenas, stadiums, skate parks, ball fields and amphitheaters. Smoking of marijuana shall also be prohibited within one hundred (100) feet of bleachers and grandstands for use by spectators at sporting and other public events.
(4) Elevators.
(5) Health care facilities.
(6) Licensed child care and adult day care facilities.
(7) Lobbies, hallways, and other common areas in apartment buildings, condominiums, trailer parks, retirement facilities, nursing homes, and other multiple-unit residential facilities.
(8) Polling places.
(9) Subdivision homeowners' association facilities.
(10) On or within all City park property, including but not limited to:
All indoor and outdoor park facilities (including restroom areas, shelters, kitchen, break rooms and common areas); and
Outdoor parks/playgrounds/dog parks; and spray parks.
(11) On or at city facilities and city owned property, including but not limited City Hall; Community Center; Rooms, chambers, places
of meetings or public assembly under the control of an agency, board, commission, committee or board of aldermen of the City of Raytown or a political subdivision of the state when a public meeting is in progress, to the extent the place is subject to the jurisdiction of the City of Raytown; Trails; In City vehicles; Garages; Street maintenance facilities and parking lots.
No smoking of marijuana shall be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of an entrance into any city-owned indoor facility.
(12) On sidewalks, streets and bridges within the city limits.
(13) At all public transit stations and depots, waiting areas of public transit stations
and depots, platforms, shelters, or stops within the city limits.
It shall be unlawful for any person to consume marijuana in a public place, other than in an area authorized by the City or the Department of Health and Senior Services. The City authorizes all restaurants and bars within the City to allow for consumption of marijuana at the business owner's discretion.
Businesses serving food or drink, that contain marijuana or any derivative thereof, must comply with all federal, state, and local laws regulating the adulteration of any food or drink product and must be approved by the appropriate regulatory authority. This approval must be on file with the City of Raytown, Missouri's Community Development Department.
Violation of this Section shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
(e) Posting of Signage. Any establishment where smoking of marijuana is not regulated must post at every entrance signage at a height and location conspicuous to persons entering the establishment with primary lettering of not less than one (1) inch in height clearly stating: WARNING! Smoking of Marijuana is not regulated in this establishment".
No smoking of marijuana shall be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of an entrance into any city-owned indoor facility.
(12) On sidewalks, streets and bridges within the city limits..
(13) At all public transit stations and depots, waiting areas of public transit stations
and depots, platforms, shelters, or stops within the city limits.
it shall be unlawful for any person to consume marijuana in a public place, other than in an area authorized by the City or the Department of Health and Senior Services. The City authorizes all restaurants and bars within the City to allow for consumption of marijuana at the business owner's discretion.
Businesses serving food or drink, that contain marijuana or any derivative thereof, must comply with all federal, state, and local laws regulating the adulteration of any food or drink product and must be approved by the appropriate regulatory authority. This approval must be on file with the City of Raytown, Missouri's Community Development Department.
Violation of this Section shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
(e) Posting of Signage. Any establishment where smoking of marijuana is not regulated must post at every entrance signage at a height and location conspicuous to persons entering the establishment with primary lettering of not less than one (1) inch in height clearly stating: WARNING! Smoking of Marijuana is not regulated in this establishment".
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1 comment:
Thank you for helping to show the way for better streets in Raytown. I hope the Board of Aldermen move quickly. Summer is coming. With some competent planning by City Hall we should have better streets in Raytown. Good job on a job well done is showing the way!
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