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HB5582Introduced in the House

CRTA-FEE WAIVERS

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Introduced by Sonya Harper, District 6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Requires waiver of 50% of any nonrefundable license application fees, any nonrefundable fees associated with purchasing a license to operate a cannabis business establishment, and any surety bond or other financial requirements for a Social Equity Applicant who promises to open and operate the business in a Disproportionately Impacted Area and who promises to hire and employ at least 40% of all employees and contracted labor from persons residing in or headquartered in the Disproportionately Impacted Area where the business will be located. Provides that a breach of a promise by an applicant under those provisions shall constitute a violation of the Act. Provides that fee waivers or other requirement waivers under 2 different specified provisions relating to Social Equity Applicants may not be cumulative, and an applicant who qualifies under both may only choose one.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

  5. To Cannabis & Intoxicating Products Subcommittee

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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