A bill that would give Oklahoma counties the option to impose a tax on retail marijuana sales has passed through an Oklahoma House of Representatives committee.
According to the Oklahoma Legislature, House Bill 3314, authored by Rep. Ryan Eaves, R-Atoka, would authorize counties to impose up to a 15% public service impact tax on retail marijuana sales within county limits. The bill is similar to Senate Bill 1125, introduced to the Oklahoma Senate by State Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, in the 2025 legislative session. SB 1125 would have authorized counties and municipalities to levy an excise tax on medical marijuana.
HB3314 passed the House's County and Municipal Government Committee with a 6-0 vote, and now advances to the Government Oversight Committee for further consideration. The bill does not automatically create a tax. If a county chooses to pursue one, it must first be approved by a majority of county voters at a special election. The bill also exempts marijuana grown on private property by individuals and not sold.
"Counties are the ones dealing with the day-to-day impact of marijuana sales," Eaves said. "This lets local communities decide for themselves whether they want to dedicate a portion of that revenue to support law enforcement, first responders and improving problem properties."
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