KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the legalization of marijuana in Missouri, thousands of Kansas City-area voters will now decide if their city can tax sales of the drug.
Leaders in over 30 cities are planning a 3% local tax on recreational marijuana, but first voters will weigh in.
Three percent is the highest city sales tax allowed under Missouri’s Amendment 3, which legalized recreational marijuana use for those 21 and older.
Separately, the state will also charge a 6% sales tax on all recreational marijuana purchases.
The local tax will not apply to medical marijuana purchases, and the state will keep its 4% tax rate for anyone with a medical marijuana card.
But in order for any city to collect a new tax, voters have to approve it.
These jurisdictions have approved putting a 3% recreational marijuana sales tax on the April 4 ballot:
Jackson County
Jackson County voters will get to decide in April if the county can tax recreational marijuana sales at 3%.
The legislature’s decision comes after county leaders worked out a plan Tuesday about how they’d like to spend that revenue.
The ballot question will tell voters that, if approved, the county would create a special revenue fund for community services and veteran support services, but it will also be part of Jackson County’s general revenue, which legislators control.
If the ballot question passes in both the county and a city within Jackson County, recreational marijuana buyers would pay a tax to both, totaling 6% in local taxes.
Kansas City
The Kansas City Council approved plans to implement a 3% local sales tax on recreational marijuana. Now it will be up to voters.
Over five years, Kansas City expects $300 million worth of marijuana to be sold within its borders, and leaders estimate the local tax could eventually add up to $10 million a year in revenue for Kansas City.
“This 3% allows us to invest in neighborhood quality of life — in trash pick-up, in homelessness prevention and, importantly, violence prevention — three things that we underfund regularly,” Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas previously told FOX4.
The local marijuana sales tax will now appear as a ballot question in the April 4 municipal election for Kansas City voters.
Blue Springs
The Blue Springs City Council will put a 3% tax on recreational marijuana sales on the April ballot.
The council unanimously approved the plan at a Jan. 17 meeting. The sales tax proposal will now go before Blue Springs voters on April 4.
The proposed ballot question would read: “Shall the City of Blue Springs impose an additional sales tax of three percent (3%) on the retail sale of adult use non-medicinal marijuana?”
The ordinance for the marijuana tax does not designate what the tax revenue would go toward.
Buckner
Buckner aldermen voted to put a 3% local marijuana tax on the April 4 ballot.
The question will read: “Shall the city of Buckner, Missouri impose a sales tax of three percent (3%) on all retail sales of non-medical, adult use marijuana sold in the city of Buckner?”
The state health department currently does not show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Buckner.
Grain Valley
Grain Valley aldermen voted to put a 3% local marijuana tax up to a vote.
The ballot question will read: “Shall the city of Grain Valley, Missouri impose a city sales tax of three percent (3%) on the sales of adult use marijuana sold at retail?”
The state currently does not show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Grain Valley.
Grandview
The Grandview City Council is also asking voters to approve an additional 3% city sales tax on recreational marijuana.
The Grandview Board of Alderman approved the local marijuana tax, and it will now appear on the April 4 ballot.
A city spokesperson said the tax revenue would go to the general fund.
Greenwood
The Greenwood Board of Aldermen is asking voters to weigh in on a local marijuana tax this April.
The ballot question will read: “Shall the city of Greenwood, Missouri impose an additional sales tax of three percent (3%) on the tangible personal property retail sale of adult use marijuana?”
The state currently does not show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Greenwood.
Independence
Independence leaders are asking voters to approve a 3% marijuana tax this spring.
The city council voted Jan. 17 to put the local tax on the April 4 ballot.
The city estimates the tax could bring in anywhere from $270,000 to $615,000 in revenue. City leaders said the funds could be dedicated to public safety or neighborhood services, but that’s not official yet.
Lake Lotawana
Lake Lotawana’s aldermen have voted to put a local marijuana tax on the April 4 ballot.
The ballot question reads: “Shall the city of Lake Lotawana, Missouri, impose an additional sales tax of three percent (3%) on all retail sales of adult use marijuana sold in the city of Lake Lotawana, Missouri?”
The state currently does not show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Lake Lotawana.
Lee’s Summit
The Lee’s Summit City Council unanimously voted at its Jan. 17 meeting to put a 3% marijuana tax on the April ballot.
The ballot language will read: “Shall the city of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, impose a city sales tax of three percent (3%) on all retail sales of adult use marijuana sold in the city of Lee’s Summit, Missouri?”
Lee’s Summit currently only has two dispensaries within city limits.
At their Jan. 10 meeting, city leaders didn’t have an estimate on how much tax revenue the city would see and have not designated what the funds would go toward.
Lone Jack
Lone Jack aldermen voted to put a local marijuana tax on the April ballot.
The ballot question will read: “Shall the city of Lone Jack, Missouri impose a sales tax of three percent (3%) on the retail sale of adult use non-medical marijuana?”
State records do not show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Lone Jack at this time.
Raytown
Raytown was the first city in the Kansas City area to take a major step toward taxing recreational marijuana locally.
In early January, city leaders approved ballot language, asking voters to approve a 3% marijuana tax. It will read:
“Shall the city of Raytown impose an additional sales tax of three percent (3%) on the retail sale of adult use non-medicinal marijuana? Notes: The tax collected under this provision would not apply to medical marijuana.”
If voters approve the tax, Raytown estimates the city could see about $60,000 of annual revenue. There’s currently only one dispensary within city limits: From The Earth on Highway 350.
If approved, that tax revenue would go to the general fund, much like taxes on alcohol and tobacco.
River Bend
River Bend leaders voted to bring a local marijuana tax to a vote this April.
The ballot question will read: “Shall the village of River Bend, Missouri impose a village sales tax of three percent (3%) on the sales of adult use marijuana sold at retail?”
State records don’t show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in River Bend at this time.
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Cass County
Cass County commissioners have put a countywide marijuana tax on the April ballot.
The ballot question will read: Shall Cass County, Missouri impose a countywide sales tax of three percent (3%) on all tangible personal property retail sales of adult use marijuana sold in Cass County, Missouri?”
If the ballot question passes in both the county and a city within Cass County, recreational marijuana buyers would pay a tax to both, totaling 6% in local taxes.
There are at least five licensed marijuana dispensaries in Cass County, according to state records.
Archie
Archie Aldermen are asking voters to weigh in on a local marijuana tax this April.
The ballot question will read: “Shall the City of Archie, Missouri impose a city sales tax of Three Percent (3%) on the sales of adult use marijuana sold at retail?”
State records don’t show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Archie at this time.
Belton
Belton city leaders also recently approved plans to impose a 3% local marijuana sales tax. The issue will now head to the April 4 ballot for voters to weigh in.
The ballot question will read: “Shall the City of Belton, Missouri, impose a sales tax of three percent on all tangible personal property retail sales of adult use, non-medical marijuana sold in the City of Belton, Missouri?”
If approved, council members have previously said the tax revenue could then toward funding for issues like public safety.
Cleveland
Cleveland aldermen are asking for voters to approve a local marijuana tax.
The ballot language will read: “Shall the City of Cleveland, Missouri impose a sales tax of three percent (3%) on the retail sale of adult use nonmedical marijuana?”
State records don’t show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Cleveland at this time.
Harrisonville
Harrisonville alderman are putting a 3% marijuana tax on the April ballot.
Here’s how the ballot question will read: “Shall the City of Harrisonville Missouri, impose a sales tax of three percent (3%) on all the retail sales of nonmedicinal, adult use marijuana sold in the City of Harrisonville, Missouri?”
The funds collected from the marijuana tax would be allocated to the city’s general fund and could fund public safety, public works and community development initiatives.
City leaders estimate the city could collect anywhere from $175,000 to $375,000 in the first year if voters approve the tax.
Lake Winnebago
Lake Winnebago leaders are asking residents to weigh in on a local marijuana tax.
The ballot question reads: “Shall the City of Lake Winnebago, Missouri impose a city sales tax of Three Percent (3%) on the sales of adult use marijuana sold at retail?”
State records do not show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Lake Winnebago at this time.
Raymore
Raymore leaders have approved putting a 3% local marijuana tax on the April tax.
The ballot question reads: “Shall the City of Raymore impose an additional sales tax of three percent (3%) on the retail sale of adult-use nonmedical marijuana?”
If approved, city leaders said the funds from the sales tax will be allocated to Raymore’s general fund.
Peculiar
Peculiar city leaders unanimously passed a 3% local marijuana tax, but it will first head to the voters in April.
The ballot question will read: “Shall the City of Peculiar, Missouri impose a city sales tax of Three Percent (3%) on the sales of adult use marijuana sold at retail?”
Revenue from the local tax would go to the city’s general fund, according to the city.
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Northmoor
Northmoor leaders voted to put a local marijuana tax on the April 4 ballot.
The question will read: “Shall the city of Northmoor impose a city sales tax of three percent (3.0%) on adult use marijuana sold within the city?”
State records don’t show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Northmoor at this time.
Riverside
After unanimous council approval, the city of Riverside will ask voters to approve a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana.
The question on the April ballot will read: “Shall the City of Riverside, Missouri impose a sales tax of three percent (3%) on the retail sale of adult use non-medical marijuana?”
Weston
Weston aldermen are putting a local marijuana tax up for a vote this April.
The ballot question will read: “Shall the City of Weston, Missouri impose a city sales tax of Three Percent (3%) on the sales of adult use marijuana sold at retail?”
State records don’t show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Weston at this time.
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Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs city council members unanimously voted to put a marijuana tax on the ballot.
State records show one licensed marijuana dispensary operates in the city. The tax revenue collected would go toward public safety and drug abuse prevention purposes, according to the city.
The ballot question reads: “Shall the City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri impose a sales tax of three percent (3%) on the retail sale of adult use non-medical marijuana to be used for public safety and drug abuse prevention purposes?”
Gladstone
Gladstone councilmembers voted to put a 3% local marijuana tax on the April ballot.
According to the state, one licensed marijuana dispensary currently operates in Gladstone.
The ballot question reads: “Shall the City of Gladstone, Missouri impose a sales tax of three percent on all tangible personal property retail sales of non-medical adult use marijuana sold in the City of Gladstone, Missouri?”
Kearney
Kearney’s Board of Aldermen unanimously approved plans to put a 3% local marijuana tax before voters on the April ballot.
Proposition A will read: “Shall the City of Kearney, Missouri impose a city sales tax of Three Percent (3%) on the sales of adult use marijuana sold at retail?”
State records show one licensed marijuana dispensary operates in Kearney at this time.
Lawson
Lawson leaders are asking voters to approve a 3% tax on marijuana sales.
Proposition A will read: “Shall the City of Lawson, Missouri impose a city sales tax of Three Percent (3%) on the sales of adult use marijuana sold at retail?”
There are not any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Lawson at this time, according to state records.
Liberty
Liberty voters will also get to decide if there should be an additional tax on recreational marijuana sales in the city.
Members of the city council approved putting the issue on the April 4 ballot. If approved, there would be an additional 3% local tax on recreational marijuana sales.
Money raised from the municipal tax would be used to pay for different public safety issues, according to city council members.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there is only one licensed dispensary in Liberty’s city limits.
Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley aldermen have also put a marijuana tax up for a vote this April.
The ballot question reads: “Shall the City of Pleasant Valley, Missouri, impose a sales tax of three percent (3%) on all retail sales of adult use non-medical marijuana in the City of Pleasant Valley, Missouri?”
State records do not show any licensed marijuana dispensaries in Pleasant Valley at this time.
Smithville
Smithville aldermen unanimously voted to put a marijuana tax on the April ballot.
There is one licensed marijuana dispensary in Smithville currently, according to state records. City leaders said tax revenue would go into the general fund.
The proposition will read: “Shall the City of Smithville impose a city sales tax of three percent (3%) on all retail sales of adult use marijuana sold within the city?”
