Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals the 4.5% grocery tax in the state of Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Defines "Alcoholic beverages" as “beverages that are suitable for human consumption and contain one-half of one percent (0.5%) or more of alcohol by volume” (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Candy” as “a preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners in combination with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of bars, drops, or pieces. Candy shall not include any preparation containing flour or requiring refrigeration” (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Dietary supplements” (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Food and food ingredients" (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that alcoholic beverages, dietary supplements, marijuana products, prepared food, and tobacco products are not considered “food and food ingredients” (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Prepared food” as food sold heated, with two or more food ingredients and eating utensils provided by the seller (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Soft drink” as any nonalcoholic beverages that contain natural or artificial sweeteners (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that juices consisting of more than 50% juice by volume, milk, and milk alternatives are not considered soft drinks (Sec. 1).

• Repeals the existing sales tax on food and food ingredients (Sec. 2).

• Prohibits localities from changing their existing sales tax to increase local sales tax on food and food ingredients (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals the 4.5% grocery tax in the state of Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Defines "Alcoholic beverages" as “beverages that are suitable for human consumption and contain one-half of one percent (0.5%) or more of alcohol by volume” (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Candy” as “a preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners in combination with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of bars, drops, or pieces. Candy shall not include any preparation containing flour or requiring refrigeration” (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Dietary supplements” (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Food and food ingredients" (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that alcoholic beverages, dietary supplements, marijuana products, prepared food, and tobacco products are not considered “food and food ingredients” (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Prepared food” as food sold heated, with two or more food ingredients and eating utensils provided by the seller (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Soft drink” as any nonalcoholic beverages that contain natural or artificial sweeteners (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that juices consisting of more than 50% juice by volume, milk, and milk alternatives are not considered soft drinks (Sec. 1).

• Repeals the existing sales tax on food and food ingredients (Sec. 2).

• Prohibits localities from changing their existing sales tax to increase local sales tax on food and food ingredients (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text