POLSON – The proposed marijuana taxes that went before Lake County voters in Tuesday’s election have apparently both passed.
The first — which imposes a 3% tax on recreational marijuana and products sold within the county — was passing by a 79%-to-21% margin on Wednesday morning.
The other marijuana tax request was a little closer.
Lake County asked residents if a 3% option excise tax should be imposed on medical marijuana and related products sold within the county. That measure was passing by a 52%-to-48% margin on Wednesday morning.
Polson City Manager Ed Meece previously told MTN News that 50% of revenue from an approved tax would go to the county, 5% to the Montana Department of Revenue, and the remaining 45% would be divided between Polson, Ronan, and Saint Ignatius based on population.
He added the tax would be a significant revenue source for the City of Polson’s general fund.
Click here to view the latest (unofficial) voting results from the June 7, 2022, election.
