QUICK FACTS:

• November 2022, Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing sales of recreational marijuana at licensed facilities.
• A 3% city sales tax on marijuana purchases in Chaffee will be on the April 2nd ballot.
• The City sales tax rate remains the same on all other purchases.

Vote Tuesday, April 2nd

How is the proposed tax calculated on a common purchase?

If a common purchase is 3.5 grams and the cost per gram is $10, the retail sale would cost $35 plus 3% local marijuana sales tax of $1.05 on this sale. ($35 x .03 = $1.05). Other taxes apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the state tax marijuana?

• The state will charge a 6% tax on legal purchases of marijuana. In addition, cities and counties have the option to charge a sales tax of up to 3% with voter approval.

What’s on the Ballot?

• QUESTION – 1 Shall the City of Chaffee, Missouri, impose a sales tax of three percent (3%) on all retail sales of adult use marijuana sold in the City of Chaffee, Missouri?

Who pays the marijuana sales tax?

• Only people purchasing marijuana in Chaffee at a state-licensed store would pay the proposed 3% city sales tax.

How many dispensaries are in Chaffee?

• There are currently no dispensary facilities in Chaffee, however we feel it is only a matter of time before the state grants a licensed facility. We would like to be proactive due to the time it takes to pass a tax initiative.

Vote Tuesday, April 2nd

Email: information@cityofchaffee.com
Website: cityofchaffee.com
Phone: (573) 887-3558