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Camden County Commission approves $159,002 payment to Missouri Department of Revenue in marijuana tax dispute
Summary
The Camden County Commission voted March 17 to send the Missouri Department of Revenue $159,002.46 to satisfy a requested refund related to marijuana tax revenue, ending a brief disagreement over whether to repay a larger sum the record describes as about $692,000.
The Camden County Commission voted March 17 to pay the Missouri Department of Revenue $159,002.46 in response to a refund request tied to marijuana tax revenue. Commissioner James Gohagan moved to make the payment; Commissioner Steve Dougan seconded the motion, which passed with both commissioners recorded as voting aye.
The meeting record shows a dispute over whether the county should return the entire amount the record described as roughly $692,000 or limit repayment to the $159,002.46 currently requested by the Department of Revenue. Auditor Jimmy Laughlin and Commissioner Dougan told the commission they favored repaying the full amount in a single transaction, while Presiding Commissioner Ike Skelton and Treasurer Kendra Hicks questioned paying the full amount now because the Department of Revenue could later request additional funds.
Commissioners settled on paying the requested $159,002.46. The record does not show any additional conditions attached to the payment or a subsequent vote to revisit the issue.
The decision was recorded under new business; the meeting otherwise moved on to other administrative items and public comment. The commission adjourned later in the session.
