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Purpose
On the November 4, 2014 ballot for Adams County, the voters approved the imposition of a sales tax on the sale of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products in unincorporated Adams County. The sales tax is to be used for educational programs in the county, for direct and indirect costs incurred by the county related to the licensing and regulation of the sale of such products and for other general purposes of the county. This tax is effective beginning July, 1, 2015.
Sales Tax Rates and Fees
- Sales Tax Rate: 3% on applicable sales. For retail sales of marijuana or a marijuana products totaling $1,000, $30 in tax would be due to Adams County.
- Vendor Fee: 1% of taxes collected. For the $30 in taxes due, the vendor would keep $0.30 (30 cents)
Taxing Area
The unincorporated areas of Adams County.
Forms
All retail marijuana vendors operating in unincorporated Adams County are required to have a retail marijuana license issued by the county. Click here for more information about retail marijuana licensing.
