TO: General Government Standing Committee
FROM: Supervisor Mulheren
MEETING DATE: February 27, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kristin Nevedal
PHONE:
707-234-6680
CEO CONTACT:
Steve Dunnicliff
PHONE:
707-463-4441
TIME ALLOCATED: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including a Recommendation to the Board Regarding Applicant Notification of a Previously Approved Cannabis Business Tax Reduction, Establishment of a Cannabis Business Tax Penalty and Interest Amnesty Program, and a Prior Year Cannabis Business Tax Payment Plan
(Sponsor: Supervisor Mulheren)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Recommend the Board direct staff to notify applicants of a previously approved Cannabis Business Tax reduction, and that the Board establish both a Cannabis Business Tax Penalty and Interest Amnesty Program, and a Prior Year Cannabis Business Tax Payment Plan.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
April 19, 2022 the Board approved a 50% reduction of Cannabis Business Tax for a period of two years, starting in tax year 2022-23.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST/REFERRAL:
Due to meeting timing, and urgent action being needed, Supervisor Mulheren is requesting that a discussion regarding a Cannabis Business Tax Penalty and Interest Amnesty Program (Amnesty Program) and Prior Year Payment Plan (Payment Plan) be heard briefly by the General Government Committee and that a more robust agenda item with applicant data and back tax estimates will come to the full Board on March 14, 2023.
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